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About MissionSquare Research Institute

MissionSquare Research Institute identifies and advances best practices in retirement planning, financial wellness, and workforce development strategies to help meet the evolving needs of the public and private sector workforce. Through rigorous, data-driven research, in collaboration with industry leading thought leaders and academics, the Institute delivers actionable insights and innovative strategies that support MissionSquare’s broader mission to help all individuals and their families build financial security.
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Featured Research

Artificial Intelligence in the Public Workforce:

An In-Depth Study on Employee Perspectives and Retirement Planning Implications
This study analyzes survey data from 2,000 state and local government employees.
https://research.missionsq.org/content/media/document/2025/8/AI_StateLocal_In-Depth.pdf
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Sept. 23, 2025

New MissionSquare Research Institute study finds workplace AI users are twice as likely to leverage emerging technology for retirement planning

A new study examines how employee comfort with Artificial Intelligence (AI) influences workplace morale and engagement with AI-powered retirement planning tools.
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July 8, 2025

State and local government employers faced fewer hiring challenges in the past year, a new MissionSquare Research Institute report finds

MissionSquare Research Institute released new findings from its latest workforce survey, an annual collaboration with the Public Sector HR Association and the National Association of State Personnel Executives.
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June 5, 2025

New MissionSquare Research Institute report finds that less-tenured public sector employees face greater concerns about retirement readiness

A new research report reveals key factors contributing to retirement readiness among public sector employees, including how employee tenure affects overall financial confidence.
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