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The Business Briefs Program is designed to provide members with updates, trends, and information about various topics and issues. AIM members share their expertise and knowledge on subjects ranging from inflation to child care to the Metaverse with fellow members helping to become a better, and stronger business community. See fellow AIM Member’s articles below:

Miller Pulls Its Weight in Heavy Lifting World

Miller Lifting Products, a division of GHM Industries, Inc., is pulling its weight in the heavy lifting sector, showcasing consistent growth and an expanded global presence.

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Navigating Cultural Flashpoints from a Legal Perspective

This piece discusses five high-level strategies for an employer navigating these flashpoints, from a legal perspective.

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Navigating the Future of Wealth Management

Here are some of the trends and factors that could impact the way we approach wealth management.

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Adriana Vaccaro Of Culture Redesigned: 5 Ways Empathy Will Affect Your Leadership

Effective leadership comes from results and results come from taking action. The difference between empathy & sympathy is that empathy leads to action.

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How Nonprofits Can Save By Exploring Unemployment Insurance Options

Nonprofits, like all organizations, must fund unemployment benefits. They benefit from a federal exemption.

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The Hispanic Opportunity in MA

Pinpointing the unprecedented growth of the Hispanic community and its positive contributions to the Massachusetts economy.

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5 Ways Manufacturers Can Achieve Cost Efficiency

The allure of traditional labor practices often stems from familiarity, but manufacturers must recognize the gains of technology adoption.

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Including Digital in Your Budget Process — Part 2

In Part 2, we’ll discuss foundational leading practices to get you on the right path during the upcoming budget season.

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Including Digital in Your Budget Process

Though there is a lot to consider when budgeting overall, don’t forget about including digital into your overall budget process.

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Why Inclusive Communication Matters in the Workplace

Effective communication is the centerpiece of a thriving workplace. The importance of inclusive communication cannot be overstated.

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Elevate Your Leadership Game: A Quick Guide on Interpersonal Bias

In the workplace today, understanding and addressing biases is critical for fostering a safe and productive environment.

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No laborers? No problem!

Discover how your company can overcome staffing obstacles and thrive, considering these four staffing solutions.

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Driving Portfolio Value with Data Analytics

Learn how harnessing the power of data can help investors gain valuable insights, make informed decisions, and drive growth.

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How to Create an Effective Workplace Mental Health Strategy

Employers have an important role to play in addressing their employees’ mental health, helping their stability and productivity.

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Hacking to Get Paid

In the current digital landscape, hacking has become a lucrative business opportunity for cybercriminals across the globe.

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From Turnover to Thriving: Use these Two Words For More Compelling Job Descriptions

One of the most undervalued recruiting and leadership tools is something human resources uses every day:  job descriptions.

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The Potential of AI and Machine Learning

The advent of AI & machine learning, teams are accomplishing what used to seem impossible & learning what was once thought unknowable.

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The Pickleball Method: A 2023 Reset for HR Departments

Organizations can use this same method to “reset” their working conditions by evaluating current human resource policies, processes, and changes to the way they do business.

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From Turnover to Thriving…Create Stick!

Welcome to CLA’s Manufacturing Leadership series sharing several topics to help manufacturing and distribution organizations to thrive.

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Cyber Roundup – May 2023

The following is a rundown of trends and what’s been happening recently in the cyber world. We welcome your comments, insights and questions.

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SparkCharge Partners with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

SparkCharge is participating in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's (DFW) pilot program to showcase the latest electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and solutions.

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How is wealth transferred through wills and trusts?

When someone dies, wealth is often transferred to a beneficiary through wills and trusts. While wills take effect only after the person’s death, trusts can take effect while the grantor is still living.

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Five Actionable Ways to Financially Plan for College

For Financial Literacy Month AIM member, Middlesex Savings Bank provides Five Actionable Ways to Financially Plan for College.

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Bank Industry Uncertainty Raises Cybersecurity Risk

Cybercriminals are looking to exploit the uncertainty surrounding the bank industry’s failures and strains. Be alert for increased cybersecurity risks.

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2023’s Artificial Intelligence Proliferation

Early into 2023, there has been a slew of new technical and regulatory developments within the artificial intelligence field.

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Following MA’s Lead: Non-Competes Should Be Left To The States

The FTC proposed a rule that, if implemented would ban virtually all non-competes.

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10 Business Strategies to Prepare for a Recession

Planning is always better than reacting. Here are 10 strategies to insulate your organization against the impact of a recession.

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Questions Ahead for Lenders and Borrowers

Let’s face it, the story of 2022 will be the Federal Reserve’s policy to combat inflation-and we have questions!

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Mass Millionaires' Tax has Passed: Now What?

On November 8, 2022, MA voters voted in favor of MA Ballot Question 1often referred to as the “Millionaires’ Tax” or the “Fair Share Amendment.” Now What?

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10 Business Strategies to Prepare for a Recession

In an economy plagued by a pandemic, increased government spending and supply chain issues, the threat of a recession is keeping business owners awake at night.

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Developing Human Capital to Gain an Edge in Today's Labor Market

Research shows that rapid technology advancements, a decrease in attention spans, and low learning retention are significant causes of waste.

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Family Philanthropy: Bridging the Generation Gap and Working Together

Philanthropy is not just a “good” thing to engage in, it also provides a platform for establishing common ground and a means for perpetuating values.

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The 7 Options for Inventory Management-Act Now Before Year-End

High inventory creates all kinds of challenges. Beyond the obvious lack of available floor space, high inventories can tie up working capital, squeeze cash flow and force lenders to charge higher rates, .

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Choosing and Implementing an ERP System (Part 2)

In Part 1 we covered how to choose an ERP, the idea being that you need to first decide how you want to run your business and what features you’ll need before even talking with vendors.

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The Great Reshuffle: Signing an Energy Contract Amid a Volatile World Market

The “price at the pump” is not always the best litmus test of energy markets but it is a fair representation of supply/ demand imbalances across the energy sector right now.

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Are We Headed for a Recession

Are we heading for a recession? There’s a great chance that we may! Watch a video from Robert Rose of Brookline Bancorp in our business brief on what those chances may be.

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Choosing and Preparing Your Succession

When an owner and a successor are preparing for the transition, it’s important to first identify the needs of the organization (currently and in the future based on growth strategy).

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3 Ways to Create an Effective Employee Cybersecurity Training Program

End-users have always posed the largest attack surface to businesses, but this year the stakes are higher than ever for employees and their companies.

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Choosing and Implementing an ERP System

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems connect all functions of a business so that information is entered only once, everyone has the information they need when they need it.

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How a Goals-Oriented Approach to Succession Planning Can Be an Advantage

CLA provides key insights on succession planning; leaning on professionals with experience in tax, valuation, and more

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Should we treat our employees like we treat our clients?

Emerging data reveals that most companies do not invest nearly the same amount on understanding their own employee experience.

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What the Heck is the "Metaverse" and Why Should my Business Care?

The metaverse is far from being a done and proven reality. It will continue to change, evolve and expand.

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Inflation Will Impact Your Organization- Are You Ready?

Labor shortages & disruptions in supply chains have become part of everyday business management. Now businesses must add high inflation to the list.

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50 IT Facts That You Didn’t Know Were True

Advantages of Cloud Computing, Data Backup and Recovery, Data Breach Prevention, Devices and Technology Trends

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