Eemax: Eemax Teams Up with Easterseals to Foster Community Partnership and Inclusive Work Environment

Waterbury, Connecticut, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Establishing equity and inclusion within a company is critical to fostering a meaningful work environment that also positively impacts surrounding communities. Eemax® Inc., a manufacturer of tankless electric water heaters, is proud to partner with Easterseals, a nonprofit helping individuals with disabilities and their families live better lives for nearly 100 years. Through a partnership with Easterseals, Eemax is able to drive impact within its local communities, further inclusivity in the workplace and continue its promise of delivering innovative water products to the market. Together, both organizations are setting out to establish a positive and welcoming work atmosphere that breaks down barriers to employment. "In early 2021, Eemax was faced with a significant need in the assembly workforce and started to research creative solutions that not only helped Eemax but benefited the local community," said Tyra Bittle, HR supervisor, Eemax. "Easterseals was quickly recognized as an ideal addition to help us meet our goals and needs, while also supporting an important nonprofit program that is making a difference and aligns with Eemax's core social values." Easterseals of Greater Waterbury has worked tirelessly to provide essential programming and assistance that helps people with disabilities address life's challenges and accomplish individual goals while living, learning, working and playing in their communities. Meanwhile, Eemax has partnered in this effort by supplying quality and fulfilling job opportunities in the booming manufacturing industry. Established in 1988, Eemax continues to be a leader in the advancement of hot water products with a mission to propel the evolution of efficiency with cutting-edge, tankless electric hot water heating solutions. With the current support of three Easterseals program participants, Eemax has continued this mission, despite challenges posed by COVID and ongoing labor shortages. With both organizations, Eemax and Easterseals, located in Waterbury, Conn., it served as a catalyst for this partnership that started in April of 2022. Each Easterseals center provides individualized, innovative, family-focused, and tailored services to meet the specific needs of the community served. "Easterseals was contacted by a member of the Human Resources team at Eemax to start this prosperous partnership," said Kristie Balisciano, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com