b'20 UNDER 40 Q&AQ1 How is your company attracting and retaining quality employees who impact its success? LAUREN BOC NICHOLE GUILLORYHERA FINE JEWELRY STULLERGreat people want a great work environ- At Stuller, we attract and keep great people ment. We set our staff up to succeed withby making sure they feel valued and empow-autonomy, growth opportunities, and aered every day. Our Stuller S.E.R.V.E. initia-healthy work-life balance. Im really proudtive helps us support each other and grow as of how supportive our team is, celebratinga team. Stuller is powered by its employees, each others successes and pitching in totheir creativity, energy, and commitment to help when needed.making every experience exceptional. FALLON BOCK, BACHENDORFSJONATHAN LEVIANAt Bachendorfs, we focus on building skills, growingLE VIANcareers, and fostering a culture where people feel investedAt Le Vian, we in their work. We retain employees by offering opportuni- treat our team like ties for advancement and continuous training, [along with]family. We create a supportive environment that values collaboration andpurpose-driven ca-personal development. Our leadership is actively involvedreersnot just jobsin guiding and supporting the team, ensuring everyone hasby inspiring passion, the resources and direction needed to succeed. offering mentorship, and empowering every individual to be part of something bigger than themselves.IRIS JARVIS, YOUNG JEWELERSAt Young Jewelers, weve created an intentional onboarding experience that extends from day one through the first year, including expectations, brand values, and personalized check-ins at key milestones. Every new team member receives a roadmap that outlines our stores history, standards of service, and how their role contributes to the larger legacy of our 77-year-old family business. We prioritize building a culture of mutual respect across departments, which helps with time management and creates an environment where collaboration flourishes. From team-building activities to meaningful mentorship, we strive to make each employee feel both valued and empowered.JOY HAUGAARDKIRAN GOLAKIYALIONHEART DHARM INTERNATIONAL LLCAt Lionheart, we attract and retain qualityWe prioritize a culture of growth and rec-employees by fostering a culture of creativity,ognition, offering clear career development diversity, and growth. We train talent frompaths and investing in ongoing training. We entry level, providing mentorship and oppor- take care of the well-being of employees and tunities to develop their skills, ensuring theyholistic development of [their] children. By feel valued and proud to grow with us. Myaligning individual strengths with company team is truly my village, and I couldnt do thisgoals, we foster a sense of purpose that keeps without them. Having started in the jewelryour team motivated and committed.industry at 16, I learned from the incredible craftsmen in the back and the strong, skilled women running the showI deeply cherish those lessons and bring that same spirit of mentorship and empower-ment to my own team.NATIONAL JEWELER 53'