Business : Clickstop 5 Years of Excellence: USA Today Top Workplace

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— 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"—such as employee listening and engagement—which are proven indicators of high-performance organizations.

“Earning this distinction for a fifth consecutive year is a credit to our employee-owners, plain and simple,” said Jeremy Meyer, VP of Employee Engagement at Clickstop. “Their candid feedback is what makes this possible, and to me, it’s proof that investing in our people as human beings truly matters. But this isn’t a finish line. We’re still a young, hungry company, and we’re energized by the challenge of creating even more opportunities for our team to grow alongside the business.”

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’s credibility," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "This award is more than just a recognition — it’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’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’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’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 together.™ 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 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 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.com or topworkplaces.com.