Headline: Public-Sector Workers Report Retirement Readiness, but Gaps Remain
Publication: PLANSPONSOR
Article Date: June 26, 2026
Public employees, many of whom still have defined benefit pension funds, report higher levels of retirement preparedness than their private-sector peers, because public workers have immediate access to a pension. However, Voya Financial Inc.’s recent report, “Beyond the Pension: What Really Drives Retirement Confidence for Public Employees,” found workers in the public sector lagging in knowledge, engagement and informed financial behavior. Read More…