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Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Edges Up in April

Employer confidence increased slightly during April but remained in pessimistic territory amid a resilient but slowing economy. The…

Compensation | Employment Law | Human Resources

Ask the Helpline: Two Pay Mistakes That Could Cost Employers Thousands

Questions about pay come into the Helpline every day, but some carry more risk than others. Two issues…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Immigration

Stricter I-9 Audits Raise the Stakes for Employers

All employers in the U.S. are required to verify that employees are authorized to work by completing Form…

AIM Members | Associated Industries of Massachusetts

AIM Elects, Re-Elects Officers and Directors

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the primary reasons for the success of Associated Industries of…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Workforce

Labor Secretary Lauren Jones Named Winner of 2026 Perkins Award

Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones has been named recipient of the 2026 Frances Perkins…

Education

AIM Honors Hillcrest Educational Centers with Gould Award

One of the nation’s foremost schools for children with psychological and behavioral challenges is the winner of the…

Immigration

Immigrant, Refugee Coalition Honored with AIM Latimer Award

A regional organization promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees is the winner of the 2026 Associated Industries…

AIM Members | Energy

There’s Good Energy News Off the Coast of Massachusetts

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO There is good news in the waters off Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode…

Budget

Why Employers Should Care about the State Budget

By Sam Larson Vice President of Government Affairs It’s budget season on Beacon Hill. While reading through the commonwealth’s 274-page annual…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Energy

AIM Honors Avangrid with 2026 Vision Award

Shutterstock Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) today announced that Avangrid, a leading energy company, has been selected as…

Housing | Public Policy

AIM: Rent Control Will Stifle Needed Housing Development

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), and the Massachusetts Business Roundtable (MBR) today announced…

AIM Members | Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Avangrid, MIRA, Hillcrest and Secretary Jones Win AIM Leadership Awards

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO AIM has for many years recognized companies and individuals who have made…

Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Recedes in March

Employer confidence returned to pessimistic territory during March amid surging energy costs, the war with Iran and a…

State Expands Workforce Training Fund, Increasing Reimbursement for Employers

Massachusetts has expanded access to its flagship workforce training fund, creating new opportunities for employers to invest in…

Economic Inclusion | Human Resources

AIM Launches HR Program as Part of Economic Inclusion Efforts

Associated Industries of Massachusetts has launched an initiative to provide free human-resource services to small businesses that are…

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…