List of members on the Workplace Inclusion Charter grows
Mayor Neil Ellis presents Kelly MacDonald and Lorrie Ostroski of Holiday Inn Express, Danielle Hanoman of the Downtown Belleville BIA and Hazzem Koudsi of Habitat for Humanity PEH with certificates of recognition for signing the Workplace Inclusion Charter.
“By making home ownership affordable for the many different types of families in our region, we play a key role in building a community that is diverse, welcoming and inclusive,” said Habitat for Humanity PEH Chief Executive Officer Hazzem Koudsi. “We, at Habitat for Humanity, are enriched and educated through our diversity, and believe we are stronger together.
“I can tell you from experience that some of these employees have turned into our best staff – hard working and incredibly supportive of their coworkers,” said Lorrie Ostroskie, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express. “At Holiday Inn Express, we aim to create a safe space where our staff are free to truly be themselves and always encourage camaraderie among the team.”
“Embracing diversity and inclusion leads to a more positive and productive workplace culture,” said Downtown Belleville BIA Executive Director Danielle Hanoman. “It encourages collaboration, creativity and innovation by leveraging the unique perspectives and talents of a diverse workforce.”
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