Federal Workers vs. Private Sector Workers

A new Gallup poll found federal employees have higher overall wellbeing than private sector employees - except when it comes to their work environments. The poll found 42 percent of feds have positive relationships with their supervisors, compared to more than 48 percent of non-government workers. But overall, feds' wellbeing was higher with 86 percent compared to 83 percent of private sector workers. They have higher satisfaction in most areas including access to basic needs like adequate housing and having health insurance.