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JA Benefits, LLC
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Milestone achievement marks the firm’s 14th consecutive year on the prestigious Indiana Chamber of Commerce ranking list.
BEDFORD, Ind. (May 15, 2026) — JA Benefits, LLC, a leading employee benefits and HR consulting firm, has been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Indiana for 2026 in the Small Companies category. Announced by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce at its 21st annual awards dinner in Indianapolis, this historic win marks the sixth time in the last eight years that JA Benefits has earned the top spot, and its 14th consecutive year overall as a designated Best Place to Work.
The statewide program evaluates organizations based on workplace culture, employee satisfaction, benefit programs, and leadership effectiveness. Out of 150 exceptional Hoosier companies recognized in 2026, JA rose to the top by demonstrating an intentional, daily commitment to its core values of Relationships, Purpose, and Growth.
“Star employers understand that a dedicated, supported workforce is the foundation of any successful venture,” said Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders in the Chamber’s official announcement. “These companies are setting the standard for what a modern, thriving workplace should look like in Indiana, putting their human capital at the very center of their growth strategy.”
At JA, this culture is viewed as a living example for the strategies they deliver to clients across the nation. JA is built on a people-first investment—even taking the intentional step of completely closing its offices annually for a multi-day team personal and professional development retreat to allow employees to disconnect, recharge, and grow. At JA, they believe what they practice internally will overflow to the success of their clients and their teams.
“Earning the #1 ranking for the sixth time is an incredible honor, but more importantly, it is a testament to our team’s collective purpose and commitment to one another,” said Chris Johnson, Partner, Chairman, and CEO. “We counsel our clients every day on how to transition their employee benefits from a line-item cost center into a long-term strategic asset that builds companies that people choose to build their careers at. We couldn’t make that recommendation with integrity if we weren’t actively building that exact kind of workplace within our own walls first.”
JA has kept its streak alive for 14 consecutive years by staying focused on what actually makes people stay: genuine wellness support, flexibility that works for every season of life, and real room to grow personally and professionally.
To learn more about JA, their award-winning workplace culture, or their strategic approach to employee benefits & HR consulting, visit jabenefits.com.
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About JA Benefits, LLC: Headquartered in Bedford, Indiana, JA Benefits, LLC is a premier employee benefits and HR consulting firm. JA Benefits partners with executive leadership teams to design, manage, and optimize benefit portfolios that align with enterprise talent, financial, and risk objectives. Through purpose-driven benefit design, planning for every generation, and a commitment to employee education, JA helps organizations reduce health risk and build workplaces where people don’t just work — they grow, stay, and thrive.
About the Best Places to Work in Indiana Program: Managed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Best Companies Group, the Best Places to Work in Indiana program identifies, recognizes, and honors the top employers in the state that are sustaining excellent workplace environments and contributing to the local economy. The 2026 rankings were announced on May 13 at the Indiana Convention Center.