A recent Gallup poll finds that workers in the U.S. are becoming less satisfied with the health insurance benefits and advancement opportunities offered by their employers.
According to the report, 30 percent of workers responding to the survey said they were currently dissatisfied with their healthcare benefits. That's up 11 percentage points from a previous survey in mid-2008.
There was also a significant change in how employees felt about potential for growth. A full 26 percent said they were not satisfied with their changes for a promotion, up from 19 percent.
The poll also reflected a growing level of displeasure overall, as declines were seen in nearly every category, including salary, retirement benefits and job security. The only category to show an improvement in employee satisfaction was with workers' supervisors.
Healthcare benefits could become an even more contentious topic in the coming years, as many companies may drop their coverage when the Affordable Care Act takes full effect. A February survey by McKinsey & Company found up to 30 percent of companies would probably drop their coverage.
