DirectEmployers Association Honored with Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2025 Award by The Indianapolis Star

Fifth Consecutive Win Highlights a Culture of Innovation and Employee Empowerment

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DirectEmployers Association, a nonprofit leader in talent acquisition and compliance solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Indianapolis Star for the fifth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is based solely on employee feedback, putting DirectEmployers in 21st place out of 111 companies in the 50-149 company size category. Gathered through a confidential survey administered by Energage LLC, the program measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees' feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute–factors critical to an organization's long-term success.

“As we approach our 25^th anniversary, it’s incredible to look back at how far we’ve come as an Association,” commented Tom Eckhart, DirectEmployers’ Executive Director. “Being a part of the staff from the beginning and watching not only the membership and solutions grow, but also to see the culture continue to reshape over time is incredibly humbling. I am proud to lead such an incredible team that’s proven time and time again to think quickly on their feet and be proactive at every turn.”

Over the past year, DirectEmployers has continued to evolve its workplace experience with flexible work options, employee-led initiatives, and a renewed focus on a people-first workplace. These efforts foster a positive culture and directly support the Association's mission to build stronger, more compliant recruitment solutions for its now 1,100+ global Member companies.

As DirectEmployers celebrates this milestone, the organization remains focused on embracing its differences, turning insights into innovation, and promoting connection at work.

About DirectEmployers

DirectEmployers Association is a nonprofit HR trade organization and a recognized leader in OFCCP compliance solutions and online recruitment. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Association serves over 1,100 employer Members from the Fortune 2000. With a focus on helping U.S.-based employers navigate the complexities of federal contractor compliance, DirectEmployers also offers expertise in strategic partnerships and innovative technology, empowering its Members with the tools and support needed to succeed in an ever-evolving talent acquisition landscape. To learn more, visit DirectEmployers.org.

About Energage

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit Energage.com or TopWorkplaces.com.