77% Luxembourg State Employees Take Pride in Their Work, New Survey Finds

A new satisfaction survey among Luxembourg’s state employees has revealed high levels of pride and engagement within the public sector, though concerns remain about fatigue and management practices.

According to the results presented on Tuesday by Civil Service Minister Serge Wilmes, 80% of government employees say they are satisfied with their work — a one-point increase compared to 2024. More than half (52%) report that their job gives them a sense of fulfilment, and 59% say their work inspires them.

The findings show a generally strong commitment among civil servants: 68% are happy when working hard and are even willing to take on additional tasks outside their usual responsibilities. Meanwhile, 77% express pride in their work, and an overwhelming 89% say contributing to the public good is important to them. Only 15% plan to leave their organization within the next two years.

However, the results also highlight the pressures many employees face. 54% often feel exhausted at the end of the workday, and nearly half (48%) admit they go to work even when they’re unwell. While 70% say they manage to balance work and personal life — up four points from 2024 — motivation remains mixed, with only 56% saying they look forward to going to work each morning.

When it comes to management, confidence is more divided. Only 56% believe their managers inspire enthusiasm within their teams, and just 57% say their supervisors regularly check in on employee well-being. Although three-quarters find their managers responsive and trustworthy, trust overall remains modest, and less than half (48%) feel their contributions are properly recognized.

The survey also found that only 29% of employees are invited to give input before decisions are made, and 45% say their teams rarely celebrate each other’s successes — a sign that morale and recognition could be improved.

In total, 3,729 state employees from 32 organizations participated in the 2025 survey, achieving a 68% response rate, comparable to last year’s figures.
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