Johnson County Employers Honored for Hiring Efforts
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The Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance has announced the winners of this year’s business awards. The program recognizes businesses in Johnson County that demonstrate qualified success and creativity in the face of adversity.
The winners range from a brewing company to a construction firm. Winners also include nonprofit organizations.
“Business success does not come easy. Business leaders navigate ever-changing technology, shifting consumer trends, supply chain disruptions, labor competition, and macroeconomic pressures – all before lunch,” said Aspire Board of Directors President Marisol Sanchez. “This year’s finalists impressed us. Each winner and finalist embraced challenges and found new ways to achieve success.”
Winners by category are:
Business Success, Small Companies – Hoosier Brewing
The company turned the obstacles of the pandemic into opportunity by manufacturing hand sanitizer, keeping the business afloat, its employees employed, and producing a needed commodity for us all. The company is licensed to distribute beer in five states with strategic growth opportunities in their business plan.
Business Success, Large Companies – Indiana Foundation Services
The pandemic caused a spike in employee resignations. The company adapted its orientation program, providing each new hire with a single mentor to guide them through the process and make introductions to other team members. They added 83 new employees and promoted 29 others last year with sales climbing 37%
Business Success, Nonprofits – Festival Country Indiana
The organization markets the county’s tourism attractions and events. Aspire says while other counties were cutting staff and advertising, Festival Country kept fully staffed and launched its biggest ad campaign.
Excellence in Talent Development, Small Employers – ALL IN Painting
As the company grew, it tried to recruit and retain painters. But often, applicants would not show up for in-person interviews. The company adopted a strategy of using group interviews to sell the company to groups of job candidates. By doing so, it improved turnout rate and cut costs associated with recruitment advertising.
Excellence in Talent Development, Large Employers – AECOM Hunt
The general contractor struggled with getting enough workers. The company created a recruiting program by creating a hiring team of current employee volunteers. The volunteers represented various roles within the company at hiring events, allowing potential candidates to speak directly with staff that have firsthand knowledge of the jobs.