Workplace insights that work for you

Better decisions start with better understanding. Explore the latest workplace perspectives on retirement and stock plan outcomes, evolving benefit strategies, and industry trends—and discover practical insights and resources to help employees feel confident and employers stay ahead of change.

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Schwab Retirement Plan Participant Outcomes Survey

A close look at Schwab participants in plans we service—how they're feeling and what they want in their benefits.

2025 Workplace Plan Participant Surveys

A broad look at how employees nationwide are saving, investing, and preparing for retirement and what that means for employers looking for actionable insights.

2025 Modern Wealth Survey

A snapshot of how people across generations define wealth and financial well-being—revealing changing attitudes about money, investing, and long-term financial goals.

Why trust Schwab's expertise?

Broad participant reach

Serving millions of employees across thousands of workplace plans.

Decades of expertise

More than 40 years of helping employers support retirement, equity, and financial wellness.

Industry recognition

Consistently ranked among leading retirement and brokerage providers.

Insights grounded in data

Proprietary research based on both national studies and Schwab's own participants.

Participant outcomes

Understanding what drives real progress for employees is at the core of building stronger plans. Explore how participants in both retirement and stock plans are preparing for the future—what they value, where they struggle, and the factors that move them from optimism to true financial readiness.

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Schwab Retirement Plan Participant Outcomes Survey

A close look at Schwab participants in plans we service—how they're feeling and what they want in their benefits.

A participant working on their laptop.

2025 Workplace Plan Participant Surveys

A broad look at how employees nationwide are saving, investing, and preparing for retirement—and what it means for employers.

A pregnant woman enjoying a cup of coffee in her kitchen, looking out the window.

2025 Modern Wealth Survey

A snapshot of how people across generations define wealth and financial well-being.

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2025 Women Investors Survey

Perspectives on how women feel about investing and the barriers and opportunities they see.

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Supporting women in retirement planning

How employers can meet the evolving needs of a highly motivated group of investors.

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The hidden ROI of stock plans

How equity plans deliver lasting business value beyond pay.

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Reach out to our team for a more in-depth conversation.

Workplace benefits

The workplace benefits landscape is evolving quickly. See how policy shifts, market trends, and fresh approaches to equity and plan design are redefining what a competitive benefits package looks like—and how employers can adapt to meet the changing expectations of today's workforce.

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Quarterly Self-Directed Brokerage Account Indicators reports

Timely insights into participant self-directed brokerage activity.

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SECURE 2.0 Hub

Guidance on navigating SECURE 2.0 and its impact on plans.

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Washington Update

The latest policy developments employers and consultants need to know.

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Workplace mobility

What having employees who work remotely means for stock plan administrators.

Upcoming events

Stay ahead of change by connecting with Schwab and industry leaders to explore what's next in workplace benefits.

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