Private sector beats public for extra benefits

Almost a quarter of public sector and more than half private sector workers believe employee benefits packages are better for state employees, but research from MetLife claimed this belief is not necessarily correct. Stephanie Baillie, employee benefits director at MetLife, said: "The private sector versus public sector debate has understandably focused on the cost and provision of pensions but in reality the picture is more complex. "Employees in the private sector benefit from access to a wider range of other employee benefits which should be factored into any discussion." Public...