Westfield, IN – May 12, 2025 – SEP, a top software development firm based in Westfield, Indiana, has once again been awarded the first-place honor in Central Indiana’s Top Workplaces. This year, SEP captured the top spot in the Midsize Companies category based exclusively on employee feedback collected through a third-party. The anonymous survey is administered by Energage LLC with questions focused on whether employees feel respected, supported, given growth opportunities, and empowered to take action.
In addition, SEP’s senior leadership earned a special “Clued In” award for demonstrating outstanding understanding of and engagement with their teams.
“Being employee-owned isn’t just a legal structure—everyone truly acts like an owner here,” said Chris Shinkle, SEP’s Director of Innovation. “Our leadership operates with remarkable transparency, and after seeing how dozens of other companies work through my innovation role, I can tell you that’s rare. This is one of the reasons why I’ve stayed here for nearly three decades.”
This is not SEP’s first recognition for its outstanding workplace culture. The company was also the 2023 first-place winner in the Midsize Companies category, and was recently recognized with TechPoint’s 2025 Mira Exceptional Employer Award.
“Winning the Top Workplace award in Central Indiana for the second time in three years, and securing first place both times, is an extraordinary honor,” said Dawn Bunting, Director of HR. “This recognition is a testament to our incredible team at SEP, whose talent, collaboration, and commitment to our culture make achievements like this possible. We’re proud and deeply grateful for each of our employees who continue to shape SEP into a truly exceptional place to work.”
Out of 3,047 organizations invited to participate this year, only 111 earned Top Workplaces honors—making SEP’s repeat wins all the more impressive. According to Energage CEO Eric Rubino, “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees. Leaders who cultivate an environment where employees have a voice and feel heard reap significant rewards. SEP exemplifies this for the Central Indiana region.”
SEP’s recognition highlights its relentless pursuit of creating a people-first workplace where innovation and collaboration go hand in hand. Looking ahead, the company remains passionate about delivering exceptional software solutions while cultivating a vibrant, supportive community for its team to grow and excel together.
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