Our Culture

We take our work seriously and ourselves a little less so.

Community Ties

Stamats builds up the community in so many ways, as a corporate entity, as an employer, and as a group of people who care about our planet and neighbors. 

  • 5k team to raise money for breast cancer awareness
  • Scholarships available for employees’ college-bound children 
  • Volunteer opportunities with local non-profits 
  • Adopt-a-street in downtown Cedar Rapids
  • Employee reimbursement for new trees after the 2020 derecho 
  • Annual food drive   

Wellness

Stamats encourages healthy activities that help us enjoy longer and happier lives.  

  • Benefits
  • Standing desks
  • Calm Health, Wellos, & Real Appeal apps
  • Leave policies
  • Lunch & Learns
  • In office healthy potlucks

Events

Company events promoting wellness, community, learning, or just plain fun! 

  • Monthly Company Update Meeting to communicate sales achievements, goals, wins, & HR info
  • Annual food events—chili cook-off, holiday potluck, cookie exchange
  • Quarterly Book Club meetings
  • Shout Outs—an employee-nominated recognition program
  • Annual on-site meeting in Cedar Rapids for all employees
  • Summer outing to Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball game

Our Environment

At Stamats, we prioritize results and well-being. Our Results-Focused Workforce thrives on flexibility, empowering employees to achieve both personal balance and outstanding outcomes.

  • Among Ourselves—year-end publication highlighting our employees’ work and length of service
  • Free snacks in the office every day
  • Length of service awards
  • Face-to-Face with Peter—regular small group employee meetings with company president Peter Stamats
  • New employee onboarding gifts
  • Employee-only Facebook group