News and Updates

Job Satisfaction and Retirement Benefits are Key Factors in Attracting Public Service Workers

New Data Indicates Many Public Employees Face Financial Struggles

Seasoned City Manager Deanna Santana to Lead Board of Directors

New First-of-a-Kind Benchmark Research from MissionSquare Research Institute Examines the Financial Wellbeing, Benefits, and Savings of Public Employees

MissionSquare Retirement today announced that Michael McAtamney has joined the company as Vice President, Head of Consultant Relations.

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

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 includes approximately 100 provisions designed to boost participation in workplace retirement plans and reduce the cost and administrative burdens of sponsoring them.

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