Cyril Le Marquand House where many civil servants work

MANY public sector workers are stressed at work and worried about abuse from the public.

Three-quarters of those who took part in a major survey last year reported being stressed and almost two-thirds were worried about abuse or harassment from the public.

One in four had also been bullied or harassed by a colleague and one in three had witnessed it take place.

About 80 per cent were happy with the job they did and three- quarters believed their positions were secure. But about 40 per cent did not feel their pay was fair considering their duties and responsibilities.

They were generally happy with the support they received from their immediate managers but less content with senior management.

States chief executive Bill Ogley said the results showed that 90 per cent of employees were happy at work and prepared to go the extra mile when necessary. ‘But the findings also tell us, in no uncertain terms, that we need to work harder to improve performance and working life in the public sector and we will take action to achieve that,’ he said.