INDIANA – Eli Lilly and Company has been named Indiana’s most coveted employer in a recent survey conducted by Careerminds, a global outplacement and career development firm. The survey polled 3,023 workers to identify the top companies based on their employee perks and benefits.
Salesforce (Indianapolis) and Cummins Inc. secured the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.
The survey explored the factors beyond salary that influence employee retention. While a higher paycheck is often a key motivator for job changes, benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and unique perks also significantly attract and retain employees. Careerminds‘ study aimed to pinpoint the specific perks most valued by employees.
Indiana’s Top 3 Employers:
- Eli Lilly and Company: Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly stands out for its inclusive family benefits within the pharmaceutical industry. The company offers generous paid parental leave, financial assistance for adoption and fertility treatments, and subsidized childcare. Eli Lilly was also an early adopter of paid time off to care for any family member. The company provides coverage for surrogacy expenses and partners with fertility support provider Progyny. Eli Lilly has been recognized as one of Indiana’s best large employers.
- Salesforce (Indianapolis): Salesforce’s Indianapolis hub provides benefits similar to those found in Silicon Valley, including seven days of paid Volunteer Time Off annually, wellness reimbursements, and a workspace designed to promote relaxation and creativity, featuring treadmill desks and meditation rooms. Salesforce is recognized as a top employer in Indiana, with employees valuing its culture of giving, innovation, and fair compensation.
- Cummins Inc.: Columbus-based Cummins combines traditional benefits with a strong emphasis on social impact, offering paid volunteer time off. In June 2022, over 13,000 employees volunteered nearly 41,000 hours globally during Cummins Volunteer Week. Cummins also provides tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) match, and leadership development programs. The company fosters a mission-driven culture, encouraging employees to dedicate work hours to community service.
National Top 5 Companies:
The study also identified the top 5 companies to work for nationally, based on perks and benefits:
- Google (California): Google is known for its extensive employee perks, including free gourmet meals, snacks, nap pods, on-site gyms, and laundry services. Google also offers extended paid parental leave, fertility assistance, and comprehensive health benefits.
- The Coca-Cola Company (Georgia): The Coca-Cola Company provides a “Total Rewards” package that includes a pension plan, 401(k) match, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and adoption support.
- Ben & Jerry’s (Vermont): Ben & Jerry’s offers employees three free pints of ice cream daily, six months of paid parental leave, livable wages, and ample PTO.
- Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaii): Hawaiian Airlines provides employees, their spouses, children, and parents unlimited free standby travel, guest passes, and profit-sharing bonuses.
- Nike (Oregon): Nike focuses on work-life balance, offering generous paid time off, flexible schedules, recovery days, tuition reimbursement, mentorship, competitive pay, bonuses, a 401(k) match, a stock discount, health coverage, mental health resources, on-site gyms, discounts on Nike and Converse gear, and parental leave.
Raymond Lee, President of Careerminds, emphasized the importance of workplace perks and benefits in employee retention:
“Companies prioritizing well-being, career growth, and financial security create environments where employees feel valued and motivated,” said Lee. “Investing in these perks isn’t just about attracting top talent—it’s about fostering long-term loyalty and building a workplace where people genuinely want to grow and thrive”.
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