Careers at AHRI
LIFE AT AHRI
AHRI employees constantly strive for personal and professional growth. Our company is made up of individuals who work together to resolve issues, break down barriers, partake in open dialogs, identify opportunities to grow our business and industry, give back to our community and have a great time, all at the same time!
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
AHRI’s efforts to develop a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to attracting talent, employee engagement, and retention. As a global organization with operations in the U.S., China, Canada, and United Arab Emirates, it is imperative to organizational sustainability, that AHRI maintains an atmosphere where it is widely understood and agreed that all colleagues are welcome and able to thrive, equally.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Some may ask – what does this have to do with AHRI? It starts with our values. This wall was created by AHRI staff to describe the culture and values of AHRI and its staff. What stands out is our values of Diversity & Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Compassion.
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Our commitment to these values extends beyond the workplace. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we have prioritized the wellness of each other and our families. We are now confronting a different threat – the bias that runs deep in our society. We are committed to ensuring AHRI is free from discrimination – and that you know that we will stand up for what is right inside our organization, so we can influence what happens outside of it.
The following message is an excerpt from an email sent to all AHRI staff by our president and CEO, Stephen Yurek, reaffirming our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect for others.
"2020 has been a very challenging and unprecedented time for the world, the United States, and for each of you because of the Covid-19 pandemic. I have experienced the heart wrenching sadness and emotion caused by the murder of George Floyd, and the outpouring of this emotion in cities across the country. At a time when fear and division are pervasive in so many aspects of society, the U.S. has reached a pivotal moment.
We also have a responsibility to the community we serve. We do not have answers at this moment. I commit to you, however, that AHRI will take actions. We will ask questions and listen to those who are directly affected by social and economic inequalities, and then develop new education programs to promote diversity and inclusion in our industry and community.
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Thank you for your support of one another and know that we are here for each other."
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— Stephen R. Yurek, President & CEO
AHRI EMPLOYEE EVENTS
Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, and more—there’s a reason we circle these events in our calendars: they help us mark milestones, give purpose to life’s most significant moments, and keep us connected with the people we work with and care about.
SPECIAL STAFF EVENTS
AHRI’s Social Awareness Team plans a variety of activities that take place throughout the year:
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Office Olympics
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Annual Summer Picnic
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Annual Holiday Party
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Chili Cook-Off
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Potlucks
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and more!
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Our employees work hard but also play hard in any one of the many fun holiday themed events we have over the year.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
We have partnered with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, hosting puppy party fundraisers and collecting donated items for their rural shelter partners.
COMMUNITY DRIVES
During the holiday season, AHRI staff gladly give back to support our community. We have partnered with Arlington County Police Department, Giant, Arlington Street People’s Assistance, the Patrick Henry Family Shelter, and Martha’s table.
VOLUNTEERING
AHRI staff have volunteered with RESET (Raising Excitement for Science, Engineering, and Technology), sharing their enthusiasm for STEM with local students.
