Local First
- Melba Jackson
- Jun 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 6, 2025
Indianapolis

Before WorkCrush™, hiring felt distant. Jobs were scattered across national platforms, flooded by applicants from everywhere, and filled with people who often had no real connection to the city they were about to move into. Employers struggled to find candidates who understood Indianapolis — its pace, its people, its community. And job seekers were constantly competing with thousands of faceless applicants who would never actually relocate here. WorkCrush™ flips that dynamic by starting right where it matters most: home. Indianapolis is full of smart, talented, driven people who want meaningful work without leaving the city they love. And our employers? They want to hire people who understand this community, will stay, grow, and build something real. When you match locally, you’re not just filling a position — you’re strengthening the fabric of the city. That’s why WorkCrush™ begins here. We’re intentionally focused on Indy so we can learn the heartbeat of the market, understand what local companies need, and create matches that feel aligned, personal, and long-lasting. But “local first” doesn’t mean “local only.” We’re not closing the door on incredible talent outside of Indianapolis or future cities. We’re starting here so we can build WorkCrush™ the right way — with depth, care, and real results — and then grow outward. As the platform expands, the lessons we learn in Indy will help us serve other communities even better. Local first isn’t a limitation — it’s a promise. It means real relationships, real community impact, and real commitment to the people who live and work here, while still leaving room for what’s coming next. Indianapolis is where WorkCrush™ grows its roots — and the people here will always be the heart of the platform.


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