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The Rise of Public Equity Investment
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The next big investor in your company or real estate development may…
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Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy
Business Confidence Slides in September
Employer views of both the state and national economies grew darker last month despite still-solid GDP growth and…
October 6, 2025
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Massachusetts Needs a Balanced Approach to Energy
Editor’s note – The following article originally appeared as an op-ed in the Boston Business Journal. By Brooke…
October 1, 2025
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Avoiding Loopholes in Human-Resources Documents and Policies
If you’ve spent any time in HR, you’ve probably heard it: ‘But that’s not what the policy says…’…
September 28, 2025
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Ask the Helpline: Are Your Supervisors Documenting Performance Issues the Right Way?
Question: I often worry that our supervisors may not be documenting performance issues correctly. What are the most…
September 28, 2025
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Economic Outlook: Optimism Amid Uncertainty
Rick MacDonald’s best description for 2025 is “The Year We All Guessed Wrong.” The managing director and region…
September 26, 2025
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Get Ready for a New AIM Web Site
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO We at AIM take seriously our responsibility to communicate timely, accurate and…
September 21, 2025
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Shared Values Support Québec-New England Economic Ties
Uncertainty surrounding trade policy and federal support of industries has slowed progress among cross-border partnerships between companies in…
September 21, 2025
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Power of Connection
Editor’s note – Phyllis Barajas is Founder & CEO of Conexión and a member of the AIM Board…
September 12, 2025
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Boston Becomes Hub of Toy and Game Universe
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Suddenly, Boston is the center of the toy and game universe. Hasbro,…
September 9, 2025
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Ask the Helpline: Harassment Policies and Training in Massachusetts
Question Is it enough to include my harassment policy in the employee handbook, or does Massachusetts require that…
September 3, 2025
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We’ve Had It—They Have to Be Terminated Today!
Why Skipping Feedback and Coaching Hurts More Than It Helps (and the Legal Risks in Massachusetts) Why it…
September 3, 2025
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Wayne J. Griffin Electric of Holliston Earns 2025 Gould Award
Wayne Griffin, center, stops during a tour of Wayne Griffin Electric with, left to right, Michael Winters, formerly…
September 2, 2025
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Business Outlook Remains Stable, Pessimistic
Business confidence remained stable during August – and just slightly pessimistic – as employer sentiment bounced between a…
August 29, 2025
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New Advertising, Subscription Rules Take Effect Today
Massachusetts businesses must comply starting today with sweeping new regulations on price advertising and subscription services. Attorney…
August 28, 2025
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Ask the Helpline: Do You Have to Pay Out Floating Holidays at Termination?
Question: My employee recently resigned from her position. We offer active employees one floating holiday per year. The…
August 19, 2025
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Drug Testing in the Workplace: What HR Needs to Know
Drug and alcohol testing can be an important tool for keeping the workplace safe, productive, and compliant with…
August 19, 2025
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Clash of Trades Combines Reality TV with Manufacturing
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO What do you get when you cross reality TV with manufacturing? The…
August 12, 2025
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Broadened Tariffs Weaken Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Tariffs have begun to exact a toll on Massachusetts businesses and consumers….
August 8, 2025
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Business Confidence Weakens Slightly
Business confidence fell slightly and remained in pessimistic territory during July as the US and Massachusetts economies gave…
August 1, 2025
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When Morale Tanks – Turning the Energy Around
Have you ever encountered a situation in which you saw employee morale dip significantly, maybe after a round…
August 1, 2025
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