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Business Confidence | Economy | Tax & Finances

Business Confidence Edges Up, But Overall Outlook Remains Pessimistic

Business confidence edged up in June, but employers remain pessimistic overall amid concern over tariffs, tax policy and…

Public Policy | Workforce

AIM Backs Bill to Boost Job Training for Non-English Speakers

Associated Industries of Massachusetts recently expressed support for a bill that seeks to strengthen job training for workers…

Housing | Public Policy | Transportation | Workforce

Boston Mayor: Livable City Key to Economic Future

Creating a city with a good quality of life, where working-aged people can live and raise families, is…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Camargo to Lead AIM Membership Staff; Association Adds Key People Across Organization

A high-profile public-policy executive and former Cannabis Control Commissioner has joined Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) to lead…

Ask the Helpline: Accommodation Requests and Performance Improvement Plans

Question A neurodivergent employee on a performance improvement plan asked for an  accommodation that a doctor supports, but…

A Checklist for Layoffs and Unemployment Issues

Layoff and Unemployment Checklist for Employers Laying off an employee is never easy, and what comes next can…

Economy | Immigration | Workforce

Employers Face Uncertainty as Programs for Legal Immigrant Workers Change

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Massachusetts employers already struggling to find workers are bracing for additional challenges…

AIM Members | Manufacturing

AIM Manufacturers to Meet on Beacon Hill

AIM-member manufacturers from throughout Massachusetts will gather on Beacon Hill next Monday to discuss public-policy issues that affect…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Diversity

AIM Foundation Wins Grant from Cummings Foundation

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts Foundation (AIMF) has received a $150,000 grant from The Cummings Foundation to expand…

FInancial Services | Housing

J.P. Morgan Addresses Need for Additional Housing

Take a walk through nearly any neighborhood in the Greater Boston area and the impact of J.P. Morgan’s…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Remembering Bill Blanker

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO It’s fair to say that no one played a more significant role…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline | Pay Attention to the Wage Act

Question I’ve been reviewing the Massachusetts Wage Act, and I’m confused. When exactly do I have to pay…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Rebounds; Outlook Remains Pessimistic

Confidence among Massachusetts employers rebounded last month but remained in pessimistic territory amid continued economic and policy uncertainty….

Amazon Opens Robotics Fulfillment Center in Charlton

Amazon’s newest robotics fulfillment center in Massachusetts opened its doors in Charlton for the first time last week….

Business | International | Tax & Finances

Tariff Developments Give Employers Whiplash

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO Companies attempting to formulate a strategy to deal with President Trump’s tariffs…

Business | Insurance | Regulation

State Rejects Workers Compensation Rate Increase

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced a significant win for employers across Massachusetts: state regulators have rejected a proposed…

Employment Law | Human Resources

Ask the Helpline: Does Massachusetts Law Apply to Remote Workers?

Question We have employees who work from home in other New England states. Do we follow Massachusetts laws,…

Environment | Manufacturing

State Rules Ban Certain Fire-Retardant Chemicals

By Magda Garncarz Vice President, Government Affairs  The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) this month issued regulations…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Public Policy

The Power of Collaboration

AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson with Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll at the AIM Annual Meeting on May…

Technology, Analytics Shape 2025 Employee-Benefits Environment 

By Stacey Hyland Editor’s note – Stacey Hyland is the Employee Benefit Practice Leader at global insurance brokerage…

Climate Tech | Environment

ClimaTech: A Business Imperative for Massachusetts Employers 

by Hodan Hashi Director of Communications Massachusetts employers today are navigating rising costs, shifting policies, and increasing pressure…