Business : Clickstop and Its CEO Recognized by Top Workplaces

Clickstop, Inc. and its CEO were recognized for their people-first approach to creating a best-in-class workplace culture by Top Workplaces. At the event held on September 21 in Des Moines, Clickstop received the following honors:

• CEO, Cari McCoy, was one of three leaders to receive the Mid-Size Business Leader award out of more than 200 organizations.
• The company was named an Iowa Top Workplace for the 9th time, ranking #4 of 55 mid-size companies in the state.
• Out of five possible Culture Excellence Awards, Clickstop received distinction in three areas:
• Top Workplaces for Appreciation
• Top Workplaces for Professional Development
• Top Workplaces for Employee Well-Being

The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

"During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business."

"We're seeking to produce something life-changing and transformational for our people, company, and community," says Jeremy Meyer, Vice President of Employee Engagement for Clickstop. "To make this a reality, we focus first on the quality of the partnership between our business and our people - we seek the best so we can be the best."

Clickstop owns and operates five brands in a variety of industries. Their flagship brand, US Cargo Control, serves the professional trucking, rigging, and moving industries with products such as ratchet straps, chain slings, and moving blankets. Other Clickstop brands include the building and construction industry as well as the spicy world of super-hot pepper products. Most recently, the team has diversified into brick and mortar by growing a nationwide chain of modern laundromats which now span 9 states.

According to Clickstop CEO, Cari McCoy, "We work to align the aspirations of our people with the direction of Clickstop. Creating that shared purpose leads to rapid, sustained, and meaningful growth for our people and our business. This approach has allowed us to remain adaptable and true to our mission during times of adversity."

ABOUT CLICKSTOP

Clickstop, Inc. was founded in 2005 as an e-commerce company. By reinvesting the profits of its flagship brand, US Cargo Control, the company now owns five brands and employs 200 team members who passionately operate them. Through its commitment to designing a dynamic workplace experience, Clickstop is consistently recognized locally, regionally, and nationally as a fastest growing company and top workplace. By aligning employees around its mission, core values, and entrepreneurial spirit, Clickstop continues to see rapid growth of its brands which provides opportunity for those who seek it.

ABOUT ENERGAGE

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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 14 years of culture research and the results from 23 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of 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. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit Energage or Workplaces.