Press Releases
Large Share of Public Service Workers Worry About Personal Finances While on the Job, According to New MissionSquare Research Institute Study
67% of those not offered or not participating in an employer-provided financial education program indicate they would likely participate in the near future or if offered one.
Many Public Service Employees Struggle to Pay Bills and Worry About Retirement
New First-of-a-Kind Benchmark Research from MissionSquare Research Institute Examines the Financial Wellbeing, Benefits, and Savings of Public Employees A new report from MissionSquare Research Institute provides a benchmark analysis of […]
New Research Provides In-Depth Insight on the Workforce DEI Challenges and Opportunities Facing Local Governments
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. The research outlines challenges […]
84% of Public Service Employees Increasingly Anxious About Their Financial Security Amid Turbulent Economy and Market Volatility
Survey Finds Retirement Savings Dropping as Inflation and Housing Costs Rise; Webinar on October 31 to Review Findings WASHINGTON, D.C., October 12, 2022 – New research from MissionSquare Research Institute […]
Case Studies Highlight How Five Public Sector Employers Are Improving the Financial Health of Employees
Innovative Ideas to Strengthen Financial Wellness Programs As public sector workers report increased financial challenges in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, a new series of financial wellness case studies […]
More than Half of State and Local Government Employees Contemplating Leaving Their Jobs Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
“We’re teetering on the brink of a public sector workforce crisis” As state and local governments face unprecedented workforce shortages, an alarming number of public sector employees say they are […]
New Financial Wellness Fact Sheets Demonstrate How 24 Public Sector Employers Have Implemented Programs to Improve the Financial Health of Employees
Developed Under a New Grant Program, the Fact Sheets Offer Innovative Ideas for Employers Seeking Ways to Strengthen Workforce Financial Wellness As many public sector employees face increased financial challenges […]
New research from MissionSquare Research Institute uncovers critical insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion across the public sector workforce
A new research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) landscape across the public sector workforce. The study includes historical and projected data for a […]
State and Local Workforce Morale Is Up, But Many Workers Still Consider Changing Jobs or Leaving Public Sector
New MissionSquare Research Institute National Poll Finds Increased Employee Debt and Sustained COVID-19 Worries Webinar on July 29 to Review Findings As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to climb across the […]
70% of State and Local Government Employees Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
MissionSquare Research Institute National Poll Indicates Most Employers Encourage Rather than Mandate Vaccines; Protecting Personal Health is Top Reason for Vaccination As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to increase across the […]
Rebranded MissionSquare Research Institute Will Continue to Deliver Independent, Nonpartisan Research That Informs Organizations Dedicated to Public Service
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence at ICMA-RC is now the MissionSquare Research Institute. The new brand name is in conjunction with ICMA-RC changing its name to MissionSquare […]
State and Local Governments Face Acute Challenges Recruiting Workers in Health Care, Public Safety, Skilled Trades and Engineering
New Research from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence at ICMA-RC Finds Spike in Retirement Amid COVID-19 Pandemic New research assessing the state and local government workforce finds […]
As COVID-19 Cases Surge Across the U.S., State and Local Employee Negative Job Sentiment is on the Rise
More Than Half Say Pandemic Has Harmed Finances and 74 Percent Worry About Impacts on Retirement Security K-12 Public School Employees Report Increased Hours and Burnout While Job Satisfaction and […]
Research Examines Local Government Cross-Sector Collaborations to Address Public Health Challenges
Survey with ICMA and Case Studies in Colorado, Florida and Minnesota Focus on Affordable Housing, Healthy Community Design, and Substance Misuse As the nation continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Local Government Pension Plans Funded Ratios Hold Steady in Fiscal Year 2020
Recession Strains on Governments Could Make It Difficult for Local Governments to Make Future Required Pension Contributions A new analysis of local public pension plans indicates that despite the ongoing […]
As the School Year Begins, Nearly Three-Fourths of K-12 Educators Consider Their Jobs Risky in Terms of Potential Exposure to COVID-19
Sixty-One Percent Say the Pandemic Has Had a Negative Impact on Their Finances; 76 Percent Concerned the Crisis Will Impact Retirement Security Despite Concerns, Most Public School Employees Value Serving […]
New Research Examines Local Government and Military Partnerships in Public Health
A new research guide reviews areas where local/military partnerships on public health communication, training, planning and response can better serve the needs of community residents, active duty military, dependents and […]
As COVID-19 Cases Rise in Many States, State and Local Government Employees Have Serious Concerns About Their Safety, Finances and Job Outlook
Despite COVID-19 Concerns, 61 Percent of Employees Value Serving Their Community During This Difficult Time As the coronavirus outbreak continues to present many challenges to state and local governments, a […]
K-12 Workforce Survey Finds Vast Majority of Employees Satisfied With Ability to Serve Public and Job Security
Employees Report Varied Levels of Confidence Making Retirement Plan Decisions, While 73 Percent Want More Retirement Planning Information With schools facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
New Research Finds Continued Increase in Telework for State & Local Government Employees, Even Prior to COVID-19
Annual Workforce Survey Indicates Engineering Positions Most Difficult to Fill, Edging out Policing New research finds a steady increase in telework among state and local government employees (27 percent), the […]
SLGE Announces New Financial Wellness Initiative and Grants
Supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation, and in collaboration with the IPMA-HR and the National Association of State Treasurers’ Foundation, this initiative will provide financial resources, create tools and case studies, and facilitate conversations among state and local leaders.
New Research Shows State and Local Public Employees Concerned About Their Personal Finances
Few Offered Financial Literacy and Wellness Programs, But Most Would Participate if Offered As many state and local employees face increased financial challenges and stress amid the coronavirus pandemic, a […]
New Research Finds the Number of Local Governments Offering Retirement Benefits Outside of Pension Plans Increased from 11% to 19% from 2001 to 2018
A new research brief documents the extent of the shift away from stand-alone defined benefit (DB) pension plans for a sample of 180 major local governments to see how it […]
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, New Research Reveals the Makeup of the U.S. State and Local Public Health Workforce
Compared with Overall State and Local Workforce, Public Health Employees are More Diverse, Have More Education, and are Somewhat Older As the nation faces increased strains on its public health […]
SLGE Research Examines Local Public Health Staff-Sharing Arrangements in New Jersey & Minnesota
SLGE examines how local health departments have implemented staff-sharing arrangements across geographic boundaries. The research provides important insight on key challenges, how the effort was implemented, financial consideration, outcomes, and […]
ICMA-RC and SLGE Study Examines Public Employee Attitudes Toward Retirement and Auto-Enrollment
SLGE and ICMA-RC announced results from a new survey that finds nearly half of state and local employees approve of auto-enrollment in defined contribution plans, known as Supplemental Retirement Plans (SRPs), […]
New Research Shows Few Employer-Based Financial Literacy Programs Available for Local Government Workers, Despite Need
A new report provides an in-depth analysis of local government financial literacy programs across the U.S. The report finds that only about one in four local government employers offer financial literacy programs to their workforce, according to a new survey of human resources directors.
