For the fifth consecutive year, Clickstop of Urbana, has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace, solidifying its position as a national leader in employee-owned culture. Out of more than 42,000 organizations invited to participate in the 2026 program, Clickstop is one of only 1,661 to receive the distinction ¢â‚¬â€� placing the company in the top 3% of workplaces nationwide.

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The award recognizes organizations with 150 or more employees that foster exceptional, people-first environments. Winners are selected based entirely on authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey by Energage. The survey measures "Workplace Experience Themes" ¢â‚¬â€�such as employee listening and engagement ¢â‚¬â€�which are proven indicators of high-performance organizations.

¢â‚¬Å“Earning this distinction for a fifth consecutive year is a credit to our employee-owners, plain and simple, ¢â‚¬ � said Jeremy Meyer, VP of Employee Engagement at Clickstop. ¢â‚¬Å“Their candid feedback is what makes this possible, and to me, it ¢â‚¬â„¢s proof that investing in our people as human beings truly matters. But this isn ¢â‚¬â„¢t a finish line. We ¢â‚¬â„¢re still a young, hungry company, and we ¢â‚¬â„¢re energized by the challenge of creating even more opportunities for our team to grow alongside the business. ¢â‚¬ �

For Clickstop, this milestone validates a sustained commitment to its unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model. By combining ownership with a focus on alignment and professional empowerment, Clickstop ensures that every team member has a direct stake in the organization's collective success.

"Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization ¢â‚¬â„¢s credibility," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "This award is more than just a recognition ¢â‚¬â€� it ¢â‚¬â„¢s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership.  Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of excellence."

Why it matters:  In a historically tight labor market, Clickstop is maintaining a 20-year growth streak by leaning into a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that treats employee development as a business fundamental, not a perk.

Our "How We Work" stories:  We have two specific examples of how this investment in human capital creates tangible business results:

  • People Investment  Strategy:  After years of high-impact service, employee-owners like Rhonda Daisy are encouraged to take extended winter sabbaticals. This "long game" approach prevents burnout and ensures the company ¢â‚¬â„¢s most experienced leaders stay in the corridor for the long haul.

  • Employee and Leadership Development:  Clickstop is proving that "high-ceiling" talent exists in every department. Tre Scott ¢â‚¬â„¢s transition into manufacturing leadership shows how the company uses its alignment and empowerment framework to promote from within.

Our local impact:  While more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate, Clickstop ¢â‚¬â„¢s consistent 5-year presence on the list marks the business as a benchmark for employee engagement in the region.

The bottom line:  Clickstop isn't just winning culture awards; it's building a sustainable model for keeping high-growth talent in Iowa.

About Clickstop, Inc.

Clickstop is a multi-brand eCommerce company based in Urbana, Iowa, and the parent company of five diverse brands. Through a unique employee-ownership model and an award-winning workplace culture, Clickstop has achieved rapid and sustained growth while creating a business that is sustainable, enjoyable, and provides opportunities for its 240+ employee owners.

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work ¢â‚¬ ¯together. ¢â€ž ¢ Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. ¢â‚¬ ¯Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, ¢â‚¬ ¯Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. ¢â‚¬ ¯With access to a unique combination of ¢â‚¬ ¯patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. ¢â‚¬ ¯For more information or to nominate your organization, ¢â‚¬ ¯visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.