Indiana statute (IC 36-1-29.5) authorizes local governments to establish workforce retention and recruitment programs. Hamilton County has not yet enacted this program — listed here for awareness.

Free fidelity bonds ($5,000-$25,000) for employers hiring individuals with barriers: ex-offenders, individuals in recovery, poor credit history, or dishonorable discharge. Covers first 6 months of employment.

IHC’s disability workforce program connecting employers with qualified candidates with disabilities. Partners with VR, Federal Bonding, and WOTC for comprehensive inclusive hiring support.

Free access to IHC’s proprietary data intelligence platform combining 1,000+ datasets for evidence-based workforce and economic development decisions. Talent pipeline analytics, QoL scoring, and site selection data.

IHC's flagship workforce intelligence platform: 619 occupations across 23 SOC major groups, hiring/turnover data, education pipeline, commute flows, wage curves, career ladder networks. Live data updated monthly. Free to all Hamilton County employers via the City BRE add-on.

Deep occupation drill-down: industry-staffing patterns (NAICS → SOC), career ladders (Lightcast outbound + inbound), wage percentiles (BLS OES MSA-level), promotion uplift signals. Used by HR teams to plan hiring, design career-progression frameworks, and benchmark wages against the Indianapolis MSA.

IHC's flagship re-entry program connecting Hamilton County employers with workforce-ready candidates exiting jail, in substance-use recovery, or under Community Corrections supervision. Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners + Council. Includes intake screening, employer placement support, recovery-friendly workplace certification path.

Free Indiana state-level designation for employers committed to recovery-supportive policies. Includes free workplace assessment, tailored policy templates, MHFA training discount, network of 200+ designated employers. Reduces stigma + signals employer credibility to recovery community for talent attraction.

Federally-funded free consultation service for employers navigating ADA accommodations, accessible job design, or disability-inclusive hiring. Confidential phone/email/chat advice. The single best free resource for any employer hiring or accommodating people with disabilities.

Indiana state VR provides FREE candidate sourcing, job-coaching, on-site support, and post-placement follow-up for employers hiring people with disabilities. ~95% of VR candidates have completed assessment + skills evaluation. Reduces hiring risk + WOTC-eligible.

Trade association for nursing homes, assisted living, and post-acute care providers in Indiana. Workforce program portfolio includes CNA & QMA training (online + clinical), Activity Director Certified (ADC) course, Health Facility Administrator (HFA) and Residential Care Administrator (RCA) leadership courses, Preceptor Online Course, Gero Nurse Prep, AAPACN tools for SNF nurses, Infection Preventionist Specialized Training, and the 'Mastering Recruitment & Retention' webinar series. Member discounts apply across the catalog.

Allows Indiana healthcare employers to recruit international medical graduates by sponsoring a waiver of the J-1 visa's two-year home-residence requirement. Indiana receives 30 slots per year (44 applications competed for 30 slots in the 2026 cycle). Physician must commit to at least 3 years of full-time service at a HPSA/MUA/MUP site, beginning within 90 days of waiver approval. All specialties accepted but primary care prioritized.

Indiana is the 34th state to join the Nurse Licensure Compact. RNs and LPNs holding a multistate license from any of the 33+ partner states can practice in Indiana (in person or via telehealth) without obtaining an Indiana-specific license, and Indiana-licensed nurses can practice in other compact states. Removes a significant licensure barrier for healthcare employers recruiting clinical nurses across state lines, particularly relevant for Hamilton County's proximity to Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan markets.

INCPAS is the statewide professional society for CPAs and accounting firms. Membership unlocks the Firm Administrator Hub (practice management tools, peer benchmarking, HR templates), the INCPAS Career Center job board for recruiting accountants, the INCPAS Scholars Program (talent pipeline supporting accounting students), and discounted CPE/CE for the entire firm. Firm membership runs ~$330–$400/yr per CPA depending on tier; the Career Center allows non-member job postings on a per-post basis. Designed for CPA firms of any size, including the many <10-person firms in Hamilton County.

The Indiana Bankers Association (rebranded indiana.bank) is the statewide trade association for Indiana banks. Member resources include the Future Leadership Division (next-generation banker development), the Commercial Lending School, Universal Banker Certification, a Soft Skills Webinar Series, the BankLEAD Internships student pipeline program, BankTalentHQ (the national banking job board), an annual industry compensation survey, and Google Groups peer-learning forums. Most resources are member-only; BankTalentHQ job postings are open to any banking employer. Built for community and regional banks of all sizes.

The Big I is the national federation of independent insurance agencies (IIABA), with an Indiana state affiliate. Member benefits include the Big I Virtual University (18,000+ pages of agency-specific reference content, on-demand webinars, and CE), Big I Hires (recruiting/onboarding/training toolkit), perpetuation and succession-planning resources for owner transitions, agency E&O coverage designed specifically for independent agencies, and the Young Agents emerging-leader network. Membership is per-agency through the state affiliate.

IDOI is the state regulator overseeing insurance producer and agency licensing in Indiana. Free agency-facing resources include the Licensing FAQ, license reporting requirements for producer/agent/agency/adjuster, license reinstatement and transfer guidance, the Find an Agent/Agency/Company database (useful for verifying competitor agencies and recruiting licensed staff), CE Advisory Council guidance for compliance with continuing-education requirements, and Veteran Test Fee Reimbursements for veterans entering the industry. All resources free to any Indiana-licensed insurance employer.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's free 24/7 online learning platform offers 30+ self-paced courses covering hiring your first employee, employment law basics, marketing, financial management, cash flow, business planning, customer service, and pricing. Includes specialty tracks like Boots to Business (veterans), Ascent (women-owned), and T.H.R.I.V.E. (emerging leaders). Courses average 30 minutes each with downloadable worksheets. No employer size limit and no cost.

Restaurant-specific workforce management platform (scheduling, time clock, team chat, tip pooling, labor budgeting, hiring) used by 50,000+ restaurants. Free 'Comp' tier supports unlimited shifts at one location for up to 15 employees with scheduling, availability, time-off requests, and one-way announcements — fits the median HC independent restaurant. Paid tiers ($39.99 / $79.99 / $134.99 per location/month) add time clock, tip pooling, labor compliance alerts, payroll integration, and engagement scoring. Built for the restaurant tip-credit edge cases DIY scheduling tools miss.

All-in-one team management platform purpose-built for small hourly employers (restaurants, retail, salons, fitness studios). Free forever for one location with unlimited employees: scheduling, time clock with web/mobile/POS punch-in, team messaging, labor cost tracking, and hiring (free job posts to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist). Paid tiers add multi-location, advanced time tracking, HR & compliance pack with HR Pro on-call advisor, payroll integration, and labor-law-compliant scheduling alerts. Used by ~100,000+ U.S. small businesses.

Free library of restaurant operator guides, templates, benchmarks, and on-demand webinars from Toast, available without being a Toast POS customer. Topics include hiring (interview questions, job descriptions for FOH/BOH), staff retention, tip-pooling models, labor cost benchmarks, food cost calculators, employee handbook templates, opening checklists, and the annual Restaurant Industry Report. Built for operators who can't afford a consultant but need the playbook.