The 7 Options for Inventory Management- Act Now Before Year-End

Employment Law | Human Resources

A Guide to Seasonal Employment Certification

Some Massachusetts employers may be able to seek relief from a portion of their unemployment insurance (UI) contributions…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Diversity

AIM CEO Honored for Championing Women in the Workplace

AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson and Governor Maura Healey are among 12 leaders honored with the 2025…

Economic Development | Economy | Life Sciences

NIH Cuts Have Major Implications for Massachusetts Economy

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The National Institutes of Health (NIH) last week terminated millions of dollars…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Tumbles in February

Business confidence posted its largest one-month drop since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during February as employer…

Women in their Own Words | Stories of Success and Inspiration

Associated Industries of Massachusetts is celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by publishing Women in their…

Economy | International

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: What You Need to Know

By Eric Lesser, Esq. Senior Counsel, WilmerHale Overview | What is happening today, March 4, 2025? On February…

Education | Technology | Workforce

A Wise Investment in Career Technical Education

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Anyone who has tried to hire a plumber, auto technician or construction…

Budget | Housing | Life Sciences | Massachusetts Legislature

Senate Budget Chief Cautious in Face of Federal Uncertainty

The Massachusetts Legislature will be cautious in assembling the state budget this year in the face of potential…

Employment Law | Human Resources

Employer Responsibilities with Service Animals

Is it a service animal, an emotional support animal or a pet? Only the Americans with Disabilities Act…

Ask the Helpline | Volunteers, Interns and Trainees

Question We are about to hire some college students for the summer. Can you clarify the differences between…

Education | Workforce

AIM, Others Urge Use of MCAS as Transitional Assessment Tool

Dear Member of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, We are writing regarding your effort to draft…

FInancial Services

Saving for Higher Education

By Webster Bank An essential but sometimes overlooked component of a family’s financial plan is preparing for the…

Business | Human Resources | Workforce

Massachusetts Employers Meet Changing Social Expectations

By Brooke Thomson, President & CEO Associated Industries of Massachusetts (Editor’s note – The following column appeared in…

Love in the Workplace: A Guide for HR

More than 60% of adults have had a workplace romance, according to a 2024 survey conducted by Forbes….

Employment Law | Human Resources

Executive Order Reverses Requirement for Affirmative Action Plans

Question I recently heard about changes to Affirmative Action programs. Is this true, and can you explain what…

International

Tariffs Threaten Successful North American Trade Agreement

By Elmore Alexander Dean Emeritus, Ricciardi School of Business Bridgewater State University Member, AIM Board of Economic Advisors…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

A Guide to Form I-9 Compliance and Audits

With increased scrutiny of immigration compliance, human-resource professionals must ensure that their Form I-9 processes are accurate, up-to-date,…

Economy | Housing | Workforce

State Plan Outlines Scope of Housing Challenge

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO It’s not news that Massachusetts faces a housing crisis, one that is…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Begins 2025 on Steady Note

Amid the sometimes-chaotic change of administrations in Washington, a slow but steady economy kept Massachusetts employers feeling optimistic…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline | Is This Doctor’s Note a Fake?

Question One of our employees recently brought us a doctor’s note to return to work, but we are…

Employment Law | Human Resources

Secret Recording of Supervisor Admissible in Civil Case

A Massachusetts judge recently denied an employee’s request to exclude an audio recording of her interaction with a…