News and Updates

83% Say Government Benefits Are Competitive, While 32% Find Salaries Competitive

State and local governments, along with other public service organizations, faced yet another challenging year.

Lower Cost Investment Options, Removal of Administrative Barriers and Saver’s Match Will Strengthen Public Service Employees’ Ability to Prepare for Retirement

On June 22, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted on a bipartisan bill, The Enhancing American Retirement Now Act, dubbed the EARN Act, that is the last Senate component for the broader SECURE Act 2.0 retirement security package.

A new report from MissionSquare Research Institute presents the results of focus groups with local government staff responsible for workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

New MissionSquare Research Institute Survey Finds Retirement Savings Dropping as Inflation and Housing Costs Rise

In its 21st Year, MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund Again Increases Scholarships to Help Address the Rising Cost of Education

Katherine Schulze Joins MissionSquare Retirement to Lead the Company’s Legal and Corporate Affairs Team

A new research report from MissionSquare Research Institute finds workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a high priority for 56% of local government human resources staff. The most common focus of local government DEI programs and policies is on the equitable treatment of employees (52 percent), an area that most respondents (70%) say has been successful.

On June 22, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted on a bipartisan bill, The Enhancing American Retirement Now Act, dubbed the EARN Act, that is the last Senate component for the broader SECURE Act 2.0 retirement security package.

Eighty-one percent of state and local governments are hiring new employees but face workforce challenges that are impacting total employment

MissionSquare Retirement is announcing the creation of the MissionSquare Foundation.

Workers Highlight Steps Their Employers Can Take to Help with Recruitment and Retention

Webinar on March 3rd Will Provide Innovative Ideas to Strengthen Financial Wellness Programs

Robust Financial Markets and Full Employer Contributions Impacting Improved Funded Status

"We’re teetering on the brink of a public sector workforce crisis"

Developed Under a New Grant Program, the Fact Sheets Offer Innovative Ideas for Employers Seeking Ways toStrengthen Workforce Financial Wellness

As state and local governments, along with other public service organizations, emerge in 2022 from a challenging two years, they continue to gain valuable insights into how public employers can manage and support their current workforce while positioning themselves to attract new talent.

On November 4, 2021, the IRS announced the various adjustments applicable to retirement plan contribution limits for 2022.

By Joshua Franzel, PhD, Managing Director, MissionSquare Research Institute