Clickstop gets creative with employee development

Clickstop, a multi-brand online retailer, has promoted Sarah Watson to Director of Business Development, moving supplies, for the company’s largest online store, USCargoControl.com.

This promotion is in line with Clickstop’s focus on strength-based approach to employee learning implemented in 2014. Watson's natural drive to achieve goals, anticipate obstacles, seek consensus and organize work to improve collaboration has propelled her into this new role, according to the company.

"Sarah has challenged herself to achieve rock star status by never being content with the status quo," said Ben Rechkemmer, vp of Purchasing. "Everyone that works with her knows she is focused on the big picture and vision for the team and does not stray from that vision."

Clickstop's strengths-based approach helps employees learn and grow by focusing on individual talents. The program highlights those who take ownership over their work and build great partnerships with colleagues.

"There's no perfect formula for training and development," commented Jim Mayhew, chief culture officer at Clickstop. "In order to be effective we can't base our development programs and leadership styles on generalized systems. We help individuals discover what strengths are already there and empower them to grow. It has been tremendously useful to focus our efforts employees' talents and help them see how they affect our business goals team's strengths."

After transitioning into her new role in August 2014 Watson has already started building momentum for the future, according to the company.

"I'm honored to be recognized for strengths and earn a promotion because of them," said Watson. "It's been quite a journey so far and I can't wait to take on what's next."