MissionSquare Research Institute

Missed our recent webinar hosted by the National League of Cities? No worries! You can now watch the replay of “Addressing the Recruitment and Retention Challenge.” In collaboration with the PSHRA, MissionSquare Research Institute Senior Researcher Gerald Young shared the latest findings from new government workforce research. In addition, city leaders learned about successful steps for filling key positions, lessons from new data, and actionable strategies for 2025. Watch the replay: https://ow.ly/cF8P50TIkHg Download the slides: https://ow.ly/EOEV50TIkHh Read the New Workforce Report: https://ow.ly/cF8P50TIkHg #Workforce #HR #StateandLocal #Webinar #CitiesWork #SummerOfSavingsAndSolutions

MissionSquare Research Institute’s new report outlines programs that state and local governments may consider to enhance the financial wellbeing of women working in the public sector. Read the report, “Financial Wellbeing of Women in Government: Indicators, Contributing Factors, and Workforce Considerations" below or at https://ow.ly/q2bp50TJiBy. #Women #GenderGap #StudentLoans #Debt #Caregiving #Workforce #HR #StateandLocal

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! A recent study by MissionSquare Research Institute reveals that 𝟵𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟴𝟵% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 with student loans find their debt levels problematic. This financial burden significantly impacts employment decisions, especially in the public sector. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: • Personal finances are the top stressor for employees. • Student loans cause more worry than credit card debt. • 15% of workers with student debt missed payments three or more times in the past six months. • Only 29% of public sector employees are informed about Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. Discover how student debt affects recruitment and retention and some proactive steps that employers can take to address these issues. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/ZGNl50TQOjI #studentdebt #stateandlocal #publicsector #workforce #HR

MissionSquare Research Institute’s recent report is a clear indication that there is work to be done when it comes to the financial wellbeing of women who work for state and local governments. Read the report, “Financial Wellbeing of Women in Government: Indicators, Contributing Factors, and Workforce Considerations.” Link: https://ow.ly/XmRA50TRAtS #Women #GenderGap #StudentLoans #Debt #Caregiving #Workforce #HR #StateandLocal

Be sure to read InvestmentNews' article on MissionSquare Research Institute’s important new report, “Student Debt Impacts on Public and Private Sector Employees.” This study reveals that student debt significantly impacts both public and private sector workers, contributing to financial stress and influencing employment decisions. Read the article: https://ow.ly/oEPv50TSX5c Download the report: https://ow.ly/bVH550TSX5f #StudentDebt #StudentLoanForgiveness #Workforce #HR #StateandLocal

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 81% of public employees are concerned they won’t have enough money to last through their retirement according to a new MissionSquare Research Institute national survey conducted for National Retirement Security Month. Andre Robinson, MissionSquare Retirement Chief Executive Officer and President, said, “National Retirement Security Month is an important time to reflect on how we can strengthen the financial security of all Americans. Our survey results clearly indicate that there is much work to be done in terms of shoring up financial security, across the board ..." Read the research infographic summarizing the survey results below. #NRSM24 #Retirement #PersonalFinance #Savings #StateandLocal #Workforce #HR #EmployeeBenefits

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 81% of public employees are concerned they won’t have enough money to last through their retirement according to a new MissionSquare Research Institute national survey conducted for National Retirement Security Month. Andre Robinson, MissionSquare Retirement Chief Executive Officer and President, said, “National Retirement Security Month is an important time to reflect on how we can strengthen the financial security of all Americans. Our survey results clearly indicate that there is much work to be done in terms of shoring up financial security, across the board ..." Read the research infographic summarizing the survey results:

Be sure to read InvestmentNews' article on MissionSquare Research Institute’s important new report, “Student Debt Impacts on Public and Private Sector Employees.” This study reveals that student debt significantly impacts both public and private sector workers, contributing to financial stress and influencing employment decisions. Read the article: https://ow.ly/oEPv50TSX5c Download the report: https://ow.ly/bVH550TSX5f #StudentDebt #StudentLoanForgiveness #Workforce #HR #StateandLocal

MissionSquare Research Institute’s recent report is a clear indication that there is work to be done when it comes to the financial wellbeing of women who work for state and local governments. Read the report, “Financial Well-Being of Women in Government: Indicators, Contributing Factors, and Workforce Considerations.” Link: https://ow.ly/XmRA50TRAtS #Women #GenderGap #StudentLoans #Debt #Caregiving #Workforce #HR #StateandLocal

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! A recent study by MissionSquare Research Institute reveals that 𝟵𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟴𝟵% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 with student loans find their debt levels problematic. This financial burden significantly impacts employment decisions, especially in the public sector. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: • Personal finances are the top stressor for employees. • Student loans cause more worry than credit card debt. • 15% of workers with student debt missed payments three or more times in the past six months. • Only 29% of public sector employees are informed about Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. Discover how student debt affects recruitment and retention and some proactive steps that employers can take to address these issues. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/ZGNl50TQOjI #studentdebt #stateandlocal #publicsector #workforce #HR