A business executive with more than two decades of experience, Christian O'Meara co-founded Logic20/20 in Seattle in 2005 to assist companies in developing innovative solutions to complex technology and business challenges. Through his position as CEO, Christian O'Meara seeks to achieve success by investing in his employees.
The best companies around the world understand the importance of investing in their employees. While some businesses might pursue practices that discourage employee satisfaction or waste resources by frequently hiring and firing their workers, those who build a strong culture that recognizes the contributions of each individual achieve greater success, including at a financial level.
One primary element leading to employee satisfaction consists of having a collaborative culture. Where employees work together as a team, they feel like they belong, leading them to stay engaged. People who fall into this group are about 87 percent less likely to leave their company. Retaining employees means that they know more about the company and can contribute more, especially when they feel like their contributions will be valued.
Mentorship can play a significant role in building that collaborative culture, connecting team members in mutually-beneficial relationships. Other possibilities range from peer recognition awards to forming company-wide sports teams.