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Stephanie Swanson Named to BBJ 40-Under-40

Stephanie Swanson, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at AIM, has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s…

Compensation | Human Resources

Vague Bonus Terms Can Create Wage Act Risk

Massachusetts employers should be careful when describing bonuses in offer letters and compensation plans. A recent court decision…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: Are Your Hiring Assessments Creating Legal Risk?

Question May we require job applicants in Massachusetts to complete a personality or workstyle assessment? Answer Yes, but…

Manufacturing

AIM Announces Manufacturing Excellence Award

Associated Industries of Massachusetts today announced the establishment of an award to honor excellence in manufacturing. The AIM…

Massachusetts Needs More Energy

AIM President & CEO Brooke Thomson spoke during a March 16 press conference with Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor…

International | Legal | Manufacturing

The Cliffhanger of Tariffs Refunds

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO If you like cliffhangers, the ongoing saga of US import tariffs has…

Technology

Demystifying Digital Advertising; What New Rules Could Hold

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs AIM members across a range of industries and sizes use digital…

AIM Members | Business Confidence | Economy

Employers Turn Optimistic in February

Massachusetts employers turned optimistic in February for the first time in a year. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts…

AIM Publishes 2025 Annual Report

Welcome to the 2025 Annual Report of Associated Industries of Massachusetts. We are proud to share the many…

Energy | Massachusetts Legislature

House Energy Bill Seeks to Curb Rising Costs

By Magda Garncarz Vice President, Government Affairs The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed energy affordability legislation that…

Human Resources | Workforce

Managing Leaves After Paid Time Off Exhaustion

Allowing employees to go unpaid once their vacation, personal, and sick leave (PTO) banks are exhausted is a…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: Do Employees Have Constitutional Rights at Work?

Question Do employees have constitutional rights at work? Answer It depends on where they work. Many employees believe…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Management | Economic Inclusion

The Meaning of International Women’s Day

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The celebration of International Women’s Day yesterday and the observance of Women’s…

International | Legal

AIM Gratified by Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO The 3,400 member companies of Associated Industries of Massachusetts are gratified by…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economy

The State of Massachusetts Business 2026

One of the great privileges of leading AIM is the opportunity to deliver the annual State of Massachusetts…

Economy | Technology

AI: Golden Age or End of the World?

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Does artificial intelligence signal a golden age for the economy or the…

Black History Month Also Points to Future in Massachusetts

The arrival of Black History Month in February reminds us of the important role that Black-owned businesses have…

Business Confidence | Economy | Massachusetts

Business Confidence Remains Unchanged in January

Business confidence was virtually unchanged during January as Massachusetts employers remained pessimistic for an 11th consecutive month. The…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts

AIM Elects Nine to Board of Directors; Two Join Executive Committee

Nine Massachusetts business leaders representing industries from construction to technology have been elected to serve as members of…

Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: How Can We Build Employee Confidence and Retain Young Talent?

Question: We’re struggling to attract and retain younger employees. Many seem hesitant to speak up, unsure about their…

Employment Law | Human Resources

Snow Days, Closures, and Pay: What HR Needs to Know

Winter weather can force offices to close or send employees home early. When that happens, pay rules depend…