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

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…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economic Development | Economy

Bits and Pieces from the January AIM Executive Forum

The 2025 AIM Executive Forum with Governor Maura Healey turned out to be a full-throated celebration of the…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business

Five Join AIM Board of Directors

By Hodan Hashi Director of Communications  Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) announced today the election of five prominent…

Business | International | Tax & Finances

Alert: Canada, Mexico, China Tariffs to Take Effect

The Trump Administration confirmed today that tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China will take effect tomorrow….

Energy | Environment | Manufacturing

New Regulations Require Owners of Large Buildings to Report Energy Usage

By Magda Garncarz Vice President, Government Affairs Massachusetts companies that own buildings larger than 20,000 square feet will…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Diversity

Black History Month Speaks to Future of the State Economy

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The arrival of Black History Month in February reminds us of the…

Governor Cites Need for Continued Collaboration

Governor Maura Healey today urged the business community to work with state government during 2025 to implement aggressively…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economy | Public Policy | Unemployment Insurance

What You Need to Know about the Unemployment Insurance Agreement

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs  The Healey Administration and the US Department of Labor (USDOL) jointly…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economy

The 2025 State of Massachusetts Business Address

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the highlights of serving as president and CEO of Associated…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline | No-Match Letters are Back

Question Can you provide more information about what to do if we receive a no-match letter? I read…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

MCAD Report Highlights Discrimination Trends

The recently released Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) annual report offers employers a glimpse…

Brand Videos Celebrate Vibrant Small Businesses

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO AIM is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by raising…

Human Resources | Workforce

Tax Incentives Help Companies Hire People with Challenges

Most employers are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its requirement that employers provide reasonable…

Business Management | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline | How to Complete the OSHA 300A Form

Question This is my first time filling out the OSHA 300A form. Is there anything special to be…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy | Manufacturing

Business Confidence Slides, but Employers Remain Optimistic

Business confidence declined slightly during December, though the overall outlook among Massachusetts employers remained optimistic at year-end 2024….

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Management | Health Care | Human Resources | Workforce

AIM Survey Shows Wages Moderating, Health Premiums Accelerating

By Jillian Derby Wage increases are moderating, health-insurance costs are accelerating, and Massachusetts employers plan to spend 2025…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Budget | Business | Economic Development | Economy | Housing | Life Sciences | Public Policy

AIM January Events Preview 2025 Massachusetts Politics, Economy

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO What’s ahead for the Massachusetts business economy in 2025? You’ve come to…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Ballot Questions | Business | Economic Development | Employment Law | Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy

2024 Wrapped

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO That’s a wrap for 2024. The holidays bring to a close a…

Business | Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Hotline | Paying Employees During Weather Emergencies

Question We are looking ahead to the next few months, which may bring big snowstorms.  In the past,…