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The Busy Intersection of Business and Policy for 2026

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The intersection of business and government in Massachusetts is shaping up to…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Declines at Year-End

Massachusetts employers weren’t in a very festive mood for the holidays as business confidence ended 2025 in pessimistic…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts

AIM Announces Key Promotions

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) has announced two key staff promotions as the statewide business association prepares to…

AIM Members | Transportation

New General Manager Takes Helm at Steamship Authority

The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority, a longtime member of AIM, has for 65 years…

Business Management | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: When Coaching Alone Isn’t Working, Is Discipline the Right Next Step?

Question We have a manager dealing with an employee who isn’t meeting expectations. Coaching conversations have happened, but…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Tax & Finances

Massachusetts Delays PFML Tax Withholding and Reporting Changes Following New IRS Guidance

On December 19, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IRS Notice 2026-6, extending the federal transition period…

Business Management | Human Resources | Workforce

Employers Confront Shifting Workplace

Massachusetts employers are navigating a rapidly shifting workplace landscape shaped by economic uncertainty, new regulatory mandates, and evolving…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Employers: Help Us Track the Economy

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of our most important roles at Associated Industries of Massachusetts is to…

Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Rebounds in November

Business confidence rebounded in November as a resilient economy muted employer concerns about everything from tariffs to the…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economic Development | Public Policy

That’s a Wrap – 2025 Was Unique Year for Massachusetts Business

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO The year 2025 has been unlike any in recent memory for the…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: How Can We Keep Our Holiday Party Fun and Compliant?

Question Our company is hosting a holiday party this year, and leadership wants it to be a big…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave Updates for 2025–2026

At a recent AIM Human Resource Roundtable, the Director of the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML)…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Public Policy

Governor to Deliver Massachusetts Business Address to AIM Gathering

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the primary reasons that Massachusetts employers join Associated Industries of…

International | Technology

German Consul Says Trans-Atlantic Economic Ties Remain Strong

AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson, left, moderates a panel discussion with Sonja Kreibich, German Consul General for…

Energy | Massachusetts Legislature

Proposed Legislation Changes the Game on Energy Costs

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO  AIM has for many years supported the migration of energy generation in…

Increasing Tax on Offshore Corporate Profits Would be Costly for Massachusetts

A massive, unprecedented, and misguided increase in the amount of offshore corporate income subjected to state tax would…

AIM Members | Workforce

These Massachusetts Companies Honor Veterans Every Day

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO Americans will tomorrow observe Veterans Day honoring the bravery and sacrifice of…

Business Management | Technology | Workforce

Groundswell of AI Deployment Underscores Need for Risk Policy

By Stacey Hyland Stacey Hyland is the Employee Benefit Practice Leader at global insurance brokerage HUB International in New England. …

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence

Business Confidence Slides in October

Business confidence slid for a second consecutive month in October as employers confronted disruptions from the federal government…

Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: My Best Employee Is Now Struggling as a Supervisor

Question We recently promoted one of our top-performing employees into a supervisor role. The person was amazing at…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Firing Someone When It’s ‘Convenient’ Can Cause Problems Later

HR professionals often face difficult employees in key roles. These individuals can be strong performers, but they can…