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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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Aug. 26, 2026

New MissionSquare research finds public sector employees lag private-sector peers in seeking financial advice

Findings suggest employers can help close the gap with expanded human advice channels, stronger plan design and clearer default features.
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June 24, 2026

New MissionSquare research suggests emotional demands at work are a leading driver of turnover, stress, and financial strain

A new study finds that emotional demands in the workplace — more than workload or cognitive effort — are critical factors driving employee stress, reduced well-being, and intentions to leave an employer, with important implications for workforce stability.
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Jan. 29, 2026
From the rising importance of financial wellness and guaranteed income to the human impact of artificial intelligence (AI), MissionSquare Research Institute’s Five Trends to Watch for 2026 underscores a common theme: Organizations that pair innovation with intentional investment in their people will lead the way.
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