Federal Employee 

Viewpoint Survey 

Summary & 

Results 2022
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey 20221

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) seeks feedback from employees every year through the 

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). Administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the 

survey measures how employees feel about their work environment, leadership, work/life balance, and other 

aspects of the agency. 

The 2022 FEVS was administered May 30, 2022, through July 15, 2022. The agency’s response rate was 70%, 

up from 66% of employees who completed the survey in 2021. 

The results show how PBGC employees rated employee engagement; global satisfaction (GS); and diversity, 

equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). PBGC’s employee engagement index score, which measures areas 

including employee development, is 86%. The score for this index increased from previous years. 

The agency’s global satisfaction index score, which measures employee satisfaction with jobs, pay, 

organization and if they would recommend PBGC as a good place to work, is 83%, which also increased from 

the previous year. The agency’s DEIA index score is 86%. PBGC ranked as Top Agency among small agencies in 

these categories. 

The 2022 FEVS results will help the agency in its efforts toward a model work environment that supports 

effective human capital practices. PBGC values employees and recognizes the importance of providing a work 

environment that is safe, conducive to professional growth, and an overall great place to work. 

The OPM results and Agency Management Report are included. The attached document includes the core 

survey trend responses, work/life programs results, COVID-19 results, and demographics. The scores have 

been rounded.2

1. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my 

organization.

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2021 FedView Results

Positive

87%

85%

Neutral

9%

8%

Negative

4%

7%

2. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of 

doing things. 

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2021 FedView Results

Positive

83% 

80%

Neutral

9% 

11%

Negative

8%

9%

1 The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requires agencies to conduct an annual survey of their employees.

2 Below is a compilation of the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) questions and responses. Also included are the 2021 results for 

comparison. This summary displays responses by Positive, Neutral, Negative, and where applicable, Do Not Know or No Basis to Judge. For example, 

Positive represents responses of Strongly Agree and Agree and Very Satisfied and Satisfied. Neutral represents responses of Neither Agree nor Disagree 

and Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied. Negative represents responses of Disagree and Strongly Disagree and Dissatisfied and Very Dissatisfied. * Denotes 

new questions added by the OPM; The sum of percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding.

My Work Experience
2

3. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.

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Positive

87%

85%

Neutral

8%

8%

Negative

5%

7%

4. I know what is expected of me on the job.

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Positive

94%

91%

Neutral

3%

5%

Negative

3%

4%

5. My workload is reasonable.

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Positive

83%

79%

Neutral

9%

11%

Negative

8%

11%

6. My talents are used well in the workplace.

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Positive

80%

79%

Neutral

12%

10%

Negative

9%

11%

7. I know how my work relates to the agency’s goals.

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Positive

97%

96%

Neutral

2%

3%

Negative

1%

1%

8. I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule, or 

regulation without fear of reprisal.

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Positive

82%

78%

Neutral

13%

13%

Negative

6%

8%

9. I have enough information to do my job well.

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Positive

92%

Neutral

6%

Negative

3%

10. I receive the training I need to do my job well.

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Positive

88%

Neutral

9%

Negative

3%

11. I am held accountable for the quality of work I produce.

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Positive

97%

Neutral

3%

Negative

1%

12. Continually changing work priorities make it hard for me to 

produce high quality work.

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Positive

55%

Neutral

24%

Negative

21%

13. I have a clear idea of how well I am doing my job.

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Positive

92%

Neutral

7%

Negative

1%
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14. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.

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Positive

92%

92%

Neutral

5%

5%

Negative

3%

4%

15. In my work unit poor performers usually:

Remain in the work unit and improve their performance over 

time. 

Remain in the work unit and continue to underperform

Leave the work unit – removed or transferred

Leave the work unit – quit

There are no poor performers in my work unit

Do not know

2022

18%

20%

9%

4%

33%

25%

2021

24%

29%

8%

3%

36%

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16. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in 

a meaningful way.

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Positive

60%

63%

Neutral

23%

21%

Negative

17%

16%

17. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge.

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Positive

89%

Neutral

7%

Negative

4%

18. My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills 

necessary to accomplish organizational goals.

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Positive

92%

91%

Neutral

5%

5%

Negative

3%

3%

19. Employees in my work unit meet the needs of our customers.

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Positive

97%

96%

Neutral

3%

4%

Negative

0%

0%

20. Employees in my work unit contribute positively to my 

agency's performance.

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Positive

97%

96%

Neutral

3%

4%

Negative

1%

1%

21. Employees in my work unit produce high-quality work.

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Positive

95%

92%

Neutral

4%

6%

Negative

1%

1%

22. Employees in my work unit adapt to changing priorities.

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Positive

92%

91%

Neutral

7%

8%

Negative

1%

2%

My Work Unit
4

23. New hires in my work unit (i.e., hired in the past year) have 

the right skills to do their jobs.

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Positive

77%

Neutral

18%

Negative

5%

24. I can influence decisions in my work unit.

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Positive

78%

Neutral

16%

Negative

6%

25. I know what my work unit’s goals are.

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Positive

93%

Neutral

6%

Negative

1%

26. My work unit commits resources to develop new ideas (e.g., 

budget, staff, time, expert support).

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Positive

77%

Neutral

15%

Negative

8%

27. My work unit successfully manages disruptions to our work.

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Positive

87%

Neutral

10%

Negative

3%

28. Employees in my work unit consistently look for new ways to 

improve how they do their work.

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Positive

79%

Neutral

15%

Negative

7%

29. Employees in my work unit incorporate new ideas into their 

work.

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Positive

81%

Neutral

13%

Negative

6%

30. Employees in my work unit approach change as an 

opportunity.

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Positive

74%

Neutral

19%

Negative

7%

31. Employees in my work unit consider customer needs a top 

priority.

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Positive

91%

Neutral

6%

Negative

3%

32. Employees in my work unit consistently look for ways to 

improve customer service.

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Positive

84%

Neutral

10%

Negative

5%

33. Employees in my work unit support my need to balance my 

work and personal responsibilities.

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Positive

90%

Neutral

7%

Negative

3%

34. Employees in my work unit are typically under too much 

pressure to meet work goals.

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Positive

61%

Neutral

22%

Negative

17%
5

35. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products 

and services.

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Positive

80%

79%

Neutral

11%

10%

Negative

9%

11%

36. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on 

the job.

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Positive

93%

93%

Neutral

6%

5%

Negative

2%

2%

37. My organization is successful at accomplishing its mission.

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Positive

96%

96%

Neutral

2%

4%

Negative

1%

1%

38. I have a good understanding of my organization’s priorities.

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Positive

93%

Neutral

5%

Negative

2%

39. My organization effectively adapts to changing government 

priorities. 

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Positive

89%

Neutral

10%

Negative

2%

40. My organization has prepared me for potential physical 

security threats.

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Positive

79%

Neutral

15%

Negative

6%

41. My organization has prepared me for potential cybersecurity 

threats.

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Positive

94%

Neutral

5%

Negative

1%

42. In my organization, arbitrary action, personal favoritism 

and/or political coercion are not tolerated.

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Positive

68%

Neutral

20%

Negative

12%

43. I recommend my organization as a good place to work.

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Positive

89%

87%

Neutral

8%

9%

Negative

4%

4%

44. I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my 

agency a better place to work.

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Positive

69%

67%

Neutral

19%

29%

Negative

12%

13%

My Organization
6

45. My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of 

all segments of society.

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Positive

89%

87%

Neutral

8%

9%

Negative

3%

4%

46. Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.

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Positive

92%

89%

Neutral

5%

5%

Negative

3%

5%

47. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other 

life issues. 

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Positive

96%

93%

Neutral

2%

3%

Negative

2%

4%

48. My supervisor listens to what I have to say.

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Positive

92%

90%

Neutral

4%

5%

Negative

4%

5%

49. My supervisor treats me with respect.

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Positive

94%

91%

Neutral

4%

4%

Negative

3%

5%

50. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

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Positive

88%

86%

Neutral

8%

7%

Negative

5%

7%

51. My supervisor holds me accountable for achieving results.

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Positive

98%

Neutral

2%

Negative

0%

52. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your 

immediate supervisor?

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Positive

91%

88%

Neutral

6%

8%

Negative

3%

4%

53. My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to 

improve my job performance.

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Positive

86%

Neutral

9%

Negative

5%

54. My supervisor provides me with performance feedback 

throughout the year.

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Positive

91%

Neutral

6%

Negative

3%

My Supervisor
7

55. In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of 

motivation and commitment in the workforce.

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Positive

70%

71%

Neutral

19%

17%

Negative

11%

12%

56. My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of 

honesty and integrity.

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Positive

78%

78%

Neutral

17%

15%

Negative

5%

8%

57. Managers communicate the goals of the organization.

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Positive

85%

85%

Neutral

10%

10%

Negative

6%

5%

58. Managers promote communication among different work 

units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).

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Positive

81%

80%

Neutral

10%

9%

Negative

9%

11%

59. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the 

manager directly above your immediate supervisor?

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Positive

85%

83%

Neutral

10%

11%

Negative

5%

6%

60. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior 

leaders. 

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Positive

77%

76%

Neutral

17%

15%

Negative

7%

9%

61. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs.

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Positive

85%

84%

Neutral

11%

12%

Negative

4%

4%

62. Management encourages innovation.

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Positive

76%

Neutral

16%

Negative

7%

63. Management makes effective changes to address challenges 

facing our organization.

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Positive

79%

Neutral

15%

Negative

7%

64. Management involves employees in decisions that affect their 

work.

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Positive

65%

Neutral

22%

Negative

13%

Leadership
8

65. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that 

affect your work?

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Positive

77%

77%

Neutral

14%

13%

Negative

10%

10%

66. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from 

management on what's going on in your organization?

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Positive

78%

79%

Neutral

13%

14%

Negative

9%

8%

67. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for 

doing a good job?

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Positive

79%

76%

Neutral

13%

11%

Negative

8%

12%

68. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

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Positive

87%

85%

Neutral

8%

8%

Negative

5%

7%

69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

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Positive

70%

71%

Neutral

17%

14%

Negative

14%

15%

70. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

organization?

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Positive

87%

85%

Neutral

8%

9%

Negative

5%

6%

71. My organization’s management practices promote diversity 

(e.g., outreach, recruitment, promotion opportunities).

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Positive

81%

Neutral

12%

Negative

8%

72. My supervisor demonstrates a commitment to workforce 

diversity (e.g., recruitment, promotion opportunities, 

development).

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Positive

85%

Neutral

10%

Negative

5%

73. I have similar access to advancement opportunities (e.g., 

promotion, career development, training) as others in my 

work unit.

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Positive

82%

Neutral

10%

Negative

8%

My Satisfaction

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
9

74. My supervisor provides opportunities fairly to all employees 

in my work unit (e.g., promotions, work assignments).

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Positive

83%

Neutral

10%

Negative

7%

75. In my work unit, excellent work is similarly recognized for all 

employees (e.g., awards, acknowledgements).

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Positive

83%

Neutral

10%

Negative

7%

76. Employees in my work unit treat me as a valued member of 

the team.

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Positive

92%

Neutral

5%

Negative

3%

77. Employees in my work unit make me feel I belong.

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Positive

90%

Neutral

6%

Negative

4%

78. Employees in my work unit care about me as a person.

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Positive

87%

Neutral

10%

Negative

3%

79. I am comfortable expressing opinions that are different from 

other employees in my work unit.

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Positive

88%

Neutral

7%

Negative

5%

80. In my work unit, people’s differences are respected.

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Positive

85%

Neutral

11%

Negative

5%

81. I can be successful in my organization being myself.

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Positive

86%

Neutral

9%

Negative

6%

82. I can easily make a request of my organization to meet my 

accessibility needs.

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Positive

93%

Neutral

5%

Negative

2%

83. My organization responds to my accessibility needs in a 

timely manner.

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Positive

87%

Neutral

10%

Negative

3%

84. My organization meets my accessibility needs.

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Positive

90%

Neutral

8%

Negative

2%
10

85. My job inspires me.

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Positive

74%

Neutral

18%

Negative

8%

86. The work I do gives me a sense of accomplishment.

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Positive

87%

Neutral

8%

Neutral

5%

87. I feel a strong personal attachment to my organization.

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Positive

74%

Neutral

18%

Neutral

8%

88. I identify with the mission of my organization.

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Positive

90%

Neutral

7%

Neutral

3%

89. It is important to me that my work contribute to the common 

good.

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Positive

95%

Neutral

4%

Neutral

1%

Employee Experience