State Auditing PFML Notice Compliance

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Family/Medical Leave: Rising Claims, Faster Processing Time

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) continues to see an increase in the number of…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline – Employee Smells Like Marijuana

Question I am an HR manager at a manufacturing company.  Several supervisors have noticed that some employees return…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Economy | Small Business | Unemployment Insurance | Workforce

Unemployment System to be in the Red by 2028

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance system will be $300 million in the red…

Budget | Economic Development | Economy | Housing | Massachusetts Legislature | Small Business | Tax & Finances

Ways and Means Chair: Business, Legislature Must Collaborate

The chief budget writer of the Massachusetts House of Representatives said last week that the legislature and the…

Energy | Environment

Energy Transformation Chief Briefs AIM Committee

By Magdalena Garncarz Vice President, Government Affairs It’s 2050 in Massachusetts and 97 percent of light vehicles are…

Business | Business Management | Manufacturing | Small Business

Seven Key Advantages of Benchmarking Your Business

By Justin Provencher Citrin Cooperman In the competitive manufacturing and distribution market, achieving operational excellence is crucial for…

Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Hotline: Keeping Workers Warm in Winter

Question We are a manufacturer and many of our warehouse and shipping employees work outdoors or are exposed…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Manufacturing | Pharma

Manufacturing Remains Lynchpin for Massachusetts

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The British entrepreneur Sir James Dyson observed that “manufacturing is more than…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economic Development | Human Resources | Small Business

AIM, SBA Collaborate to Help Small Business

Associated Industries of Massachusetts has finalized a strategic alliance with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to…

Business | Manufacturing | Small Business | Technology

Five Ways to Elevate Your Manufacturing and Distribution Business’ Performance

By Mark Henry Partner and Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Practice Co-Leader Citrin Cooperman After years of navigating an…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy | Manufacturing | Massachusetts

Business Confidence Strengthens in September

Business confidence rose last month as the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates amid generally stable economic activity. The…

Housing

Can Your Employees Afford to Live Near your Business?

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO On October 7, I stood with Attorney General Andrea Campbell at a…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Manufacturing

Accutech Success Comes in Many Packages

Editor’s note – AIM is celebrating Manufacturing Month in October by profiling Massachusetts manufacturers who are building the…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Ballot Questions | Business | Human Resources | Workforce

Vote No on Question 2

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO In 2023, Associated Industries of Massachusetts honored Worcester Technical High School and…

Ask the Helpline: Opening on Columbus and Veterans Day

Question Our employees have questioned our policy to remain open on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day and Veterans Day. Are…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

The Presidential Election and the Workplace

In a highly charged election season, employers may encounter workplace challenges related to politics. Some employers are unsure…

Economic Development | Economy | Public Policy

State Finance Chief Optimistic about Economy

The state’s chief financial officer expressed guarded optimism yesterday about the Massachusetts economy while acknowledging continued fiscal challenges…

Business | Economy | Manufacturing

Innovation Fuels Growth at Manufacturer Kinefac

Editor’s note – AIM is celebrating Manufacturing Month in October by profiling Massachusetts manufacturers who are building the…

Business | Diversity | Economic Development | Small Business

CandleLux: The Sweet Scent of Success

When is a candle more than a candle? Lance McBrayer, the founder of CandleLux in Boston, believes that…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business

Thomson Named to BBJ ‘Power 50’ List of Influential Business Leaders

AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson has been selected as one of the region’s most influential business leaders…

Business | Health Care | Human Resources | Workforce

Navigating the Unique Health-Care Compliance Landscape: A Guide for Employers

by Equifax Workforce Solutions If you have employees in Massachusetts, you’re likely aware that you’re responsible for complying…