Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey 20170F

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We Seek Employees’ Perspectives 

To find out how PBGC employees feel about their work environment, leadership, work/life balance and other aspects 

of the agency, we encouraged them to take the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). The survey was 

administered May 3, 2017 through June 14, 2017, and 69% of our employees completed the survey.

An Engaged Workforce

Our Employee Engagement Index (EEI) score is 75%, our highest score ever for this index. PBGC ranked 6th out of 

37 departments/large agencies in employee engagement. The EEI is comprised of three sub-factors: Leaders Lead, 

Supervisors, and Intrinsic Work Experience. The index provides a guide to the areas that agencies can focus on to 

foster an engaged workforce. PBGC employees responded positively to questions in this index. Those questions in 

this index receiving the highest scores included: 

• I know how my work relates to the agency’s goals and priorities. (90%)

• My supervisor treats me with respect. (88%)

• My supervisor listens to what I have to say. (86%)

• I know what is expected of me on the job. (86%)

An Inclusive Workforce

Our New Inclusion Quotient (New IQ) score is 69%. PBGC ranked 7th out of 37 departments/large agencies in 

inclusiveness. The New IQ is grouped into five Habits of Inclusion: Fair, Open, Cooperative, Supportive, and 

Empowering. It is based on the concept that individual behaviors repeated over time will create habits necessary for 

inclusiveness. Those questions in this index receiving the highest scores included:

Highest % Positive Items:

The top five ranking questions have scores ranging from 90% to 96%. The questions and responses are:

• When needed, employees are willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. (96%)

• The work I do is important. (91%)

• I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better (90%)

• In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. (90%)

• I know how my work relates to the agency’s goals and priorities. (90%)

PBGC employees are very satisfied with our Work/Life Programs, giving high scores for Alternate Work Schedules, 

Telework, Health and Wellness, and Employee Assistance Program.

A Commitment to Improve

At PBGC, we value employees and recognize the importance of providing a work environment that is safe, 

conducive to professional growth and an overall good place to work. While some scores have improved over the last 

year, others have declined. However, there are 52 items identified as strengths (65% positive or higher) and only 

one item identified as a challenge (35% negative or higher). The 2017 FEVS results will help us strive toward a 

model work environment that supports effective human capital practices. 

PBGC’s Results

OPM provided results are included. The attached document includes the core survey trend responses, work/life 

programs results and demographics.1F

2 The scores have been rounded.

 1 The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requires agencies to conduct an annual survey of their employees. 2 Below is a compilation of the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FedView) questions and responses. We include the 2017, 2016, 

2015, 2014, and 2013 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.
My Work Experiences

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

my organization.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 76% 14% 10%

2016 FedView Results 70% 16% 14%

2015 FedView Results 72% 12% 16%

2014 FedView Results 71% 14% 15%

2013 FedView Results 70% 13% 17%

02. I have enough information to do my job well. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 82% 11% 7%

2016 FedView Results 77% 13% 10%

2015 FedView Results 74% 14% 12%

2014 FedView Results 73% 13% 14%

2013 FedView Results 72% 14% 13%

03. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better 

ways of doing things. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 73% 14% 14%

2016 FedView Results 66% 17% 17%

2015 FedView Results 67% 14% 20%

2014 FedView Results 67% 12% 21%

2013 FedView Results 61% 19% 20%
04. My work gives me a feeling of personal 

accomplishment. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 81% 11% 8%

2016 FedView Results 79% 11% 10%

2015 FedView Results 77% 10% 13%

2014 FedView Result 74% 12% 14%

2013 FedView Results 75% 13% 13%

05. I like the kind of work I do. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 82% 11% 7%

2016 FedView Results 86% 9% 5%

2015 FedView Results 82% 12% 6%

2014 FedView Results 81% 12% 7%

2013 FedView Results 79% 14% 8%

06. I know what is expected of me on the job. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 86% 9% 5%

2016 FedView Results 82% 10% 8%

2015 FedView Results 81% 11% 8%

2014 FedView Results 78% 11% 11%

2013 FedView Results 75% 12% 13%
07. When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to 

get a job done.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 96% 3% 1%

2016 FedView Results 97% 2% 1%

2015 FedView Results 96% 3% 2%

2014 FedView Results 95% 3% 2%

2013 FedView Results 94% 3% 2%

08. I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 90% 8% 1%

2016 FedView Results 89% 10% 1%

2015 FedView Results 90% 8% 3%

2014 FedView Results 90% 8% 2%

2013 FedView Results 90% 8% 1%

09. I have sufficient resources (for example, people, 

materials, budget) to get my job done. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 64% 14% 22%

2016 FedView Results 64% 14% 22%

2015 FedView Results 60% 14% 27%

2014 FedView Results 57% 14% 29%

2013 FedView Results 53% 16% 31%
10. My workload is reasonable. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 69% 14% 17%

2016 FedView Results 67% 14% 20%

2015 FedView Results 60% 15% 25%

2014 FedView Results 56% 17% 27%

2013 FedView Results 55% 17% 28%

11. My talents are used well in the workplace. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 65% 16% 19%

2016 FedView Results 64% 15% 21%

2015 FedView Results 61% 16% 24%

2014 FedView Results 58% 18% 24%

2013 FedView Results 55% 18% 27%

12. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and 

priorities. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 90% 7% 3%

2016 FedView Results 90% 5% 5%

2015 FedView Results 89% 7% 4%

2014 FedView Results 90% 6% 4%

2013 FedView Results 89% 7% 4%
13. The work I do is important. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 91% 6% 3%

2016 FedView Results 93% 5% 2%

2015 FedView Results 92% 6% 2%

2014 FedView Results 89% 7% 4%

2013 FedView Results 89% 9% 2%

14. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, 

temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow 

employees to perform their jobs well. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 89% 8% 3%

2016 FedView Results 86% 9% 5%

2015 FedView Results 88% 7% 5%

2014 FedView Results 86% 9% 5%

2013 FedView Results 86% 9% 5%

15. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my 

performance. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 77% 12% 11%

2016 FedView Results 69% 13% 18%

2015 FedView Results 67% 14% 19%

2014 FedView Results 59% 15% 26%

2013 FedView Results 60% 17% 23%
16. I am held accountable for achieving results. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 89% 8% 3%

2016 FedView Results 86% 9% 5%

2015 FedView Results 86% 9% 4%

2014 FedView Results 85% 11% 4%

2013 FedView Results 86% 11% 4%

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

regulation without fear of reprisal. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 71% 15% 14%

2016 FedView Results 63% 22% 15%

2015 FedView Results 63% 21% 17%

2014 FedView Results 60% 21% 19%

2013 FedView Results 57% 25% 19%

18. My training needs are assessed. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 64% 20% 15%

2016 FedView Results 57% 23% 20%

2015 FedView Results 58% 20% 22%

2014 FedView Results 55% 21% 24%

2013 FedView Results 50% 24% 26%
19. In my most recent performance appraisal, I understood 

what I had to do to be rated at different performance 

levels (for example, Fully Successful, Outstanding).

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 74% 14% 12%

2016 FedView Results 66% 13% 20%

2015 FedView Results 65% 13% 22%

2014 FedView Results 62% 13% 25%

2013 FedView Results 57% 15% 28%

My Work Unit 

20. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 83% 10% 6%

2016 FedView Results 80% 12% 9%

2015 FedView Results 77% 11% 12%

2014 FedView Results 73% 15% 12%

2013 FedView Results 70% 16% 14%

21. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right 

skills. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 55% 25% 20%

2016 FedView Results 63% 18% 19%

2015 FedView Results 53% 25% 22%

2014 FedView Results 53% 23% 24%

2013 FedView Results 49% 26% 25%
22. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 52% 24% 24%

2016 FedView Results 46% 25% 29%

2015 FedView Results 47% 25% 29%

2014 FedView Results 45% 27% 28%

2013 FedView Results 42% 27% 31%

23. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor 

performer who cannot or will not improve. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 38% 33% 30%

2016 FedView Results 34% 33% 33%

2015 FedView Results 35% 30% 36%

2014 FedView Results 36% 29% 35%

2013 FedView Results 31% 33% 36%

24. In my work unit, differences in performance are 

recognized in a meaningful way. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 47% 28% 26%

2016 FedView Results 38% 29 % 33%

2015 FedView Results 36% 29% 35%

2014 FedView Results 34% 31% 35%

2013 FedView Results 34% 31% 35%
25. Awards in my work unit depend on how well 

employees perform their jobs.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 57% 23% 20%

2016 FedView Results 50% 22% 28%

2015 FedView Results 44% 26% 30%

2014 FedView Results 48% 23% 29%

2013 FedView Results 43% 26% 31%

26. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with 

each other. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 80% 11% 9%

2016 FedView Results 77% 12% 11%

2015 FedView Results 76% 11% 13%

2014 FedView Results 74% 13% 13%

2013 FedView Results 71% 14% 15%

27. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past 

year. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 66% 25% 9%

2016 FedView Results 60% 29% 12%

2015 FedView Results 59% 24% 17%

2014 FedView Results 55% 29% 16%

2013 FedView Results 56% 30% 14%
28. How would you rate the overall quality of work done 

by your work group? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 89% 9% 1%

2016 FedView Results 86% 12% 2%

2015 FedView Results 85% 12% 3%

2014 FedView Results 83% 14% 3%

2013 FedView Results 82% 14% 4%

My Agency

29. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and 

skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 78% 13% 9%

2016 FedView Results 76% 14% 10%

2015 FedView Results 72% 17% 11%

2014 FedView Results 72% 17% 11%

2013 FedView Results 67% 21% 13%

30. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment 

with respect to work processes.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 57% 24% 19%

2016 FedView Results 50% 25% 25%

2015 FedView Results 43% 27% 30%

2014 FedView Results 43% 26% 31%

2013 FedView Results 39% 25% 36%
31. Employees are recognized for providing high quality 

products and services. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 64% 22% 14%

2016 FedView Results 57% 19% 25%

2015 FedView Results 50% 23% 27%

2014 FedView Results 53% 20% 27%

2013 FedView Results 47% 23% 30%

32. Creativity and innovation are rewarded. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 52% 27% 20%

2016 FedView Results 47% 26% 27%

2015 FedView Results 40% 19% 30%

2014 FedView Results 44% 26% 30%

2013 FedView Results 38% 26% 36%

33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform 

their jobs. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 31% 31% 37%

2016 FedView Results 30% 30% 40%

2015 FedView Results 20% 33% 47%

2014 FedView Results 25% 31% 44%

2013 FedView Results 21% 29% 50%
34. Policies and programs promote diversity in the 

workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, 

training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 70% 19% 11%

2016 FedView Results 63% 23% 14%

2015 FedView Results 68% 18% 14%

2014 FedView Results 66% 20% 14%

2013 FedView Results 66% 22% 12%

35. Employees are protected from health and safety 

hazards on the job. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 90% 9% 1%

2016 FedView Results 89% 9% 2%

2015 FedView Results 87% 9% 4%

2014 FedView Results 87% 10% 3%

2013 FedView Results 87% 11% 3%

36. My organization has prepared employees for potential 

security threats. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 86% 10% 4%

2016 FedView Results 82% 12% 6%

2015 FedView Results 78% 13% 9%

2014 FedView Results 84% 11% 5%

2013 FedView Results 81% 16% 4%
37. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for 

partisan political purposes are not tolerated.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 65% 20% 15%

2016 FedView Results 56% 24% 20%

2015 FedView Results 51% 23% 26%

2014 FedView Results 51% 22% 27%

2013 FedView Results 49% 25% 26%

38. Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example, illegally 

discriminating for or against any employee/applicant, 

obstructing a person's right to compete for employment, 

knowingly violating veterans' preference requirements) 

are not tolerated. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 75% 16% 10%

2016 FedView Results 67% 20% 14%

2015 FedView Results 70% 17% 13%

2014 FedView Results 64% 20% 16%

2013 FedView Results 65% 21% 14%

39. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 88% 10% 2%

2016 FedView Results 83% 12% 5%

2015 FedView Results 79% 14% 7%

2014 FedView Results 80% 14% 6%

2013 FedView Results 83% 11% 6%
40. I recommend my organization as a good place to 

work. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 78% 14% 7%

2016 FedView Results 72% 18% 10%

2015 FedView Results 66% 20% 14%

2014 FedView Results 64% 23% 13%

2013 FedView Results 66% 20% 14%

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

my agency a better place to work.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 57% 25% 18%

2016 FedView Results 54% 24% 22%

2015 FedView Results 48% 28% 24%

2014 FedView Results 46% 25% 29%

2013 FedView Results 42% 28% 30%

My Supervisor/Team Leader

42. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and 

other life issues. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 89% 6% 5%

2016 FedView Results 85% 8% 7%

2015 FedView Results 85% 9% 7%

2014 FedView Results 82% 8% 10%

2013 FedView Results 77% 10% 12%
43. Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit provide 

employees with the opportunities to demonstrate their 

leadership skills. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 79% 11% 11%

2016 FedView Results 74% 13% 13%

2015 FedView Results 73% 13% 14%

2014 FedView Results 66% 17% 17%

2013 FedView Results 67% 15% 17%

44. Discussions with my supervisor/team leader about my 

performance are worthwhile. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 75% 14% 11%

2016 FedView Results 71% 14% 15%

2015 FedView Results 66% 17% 16%

2014 FedView Results 61% 18% 21%

2013 FedView Results 62% 15% 23%

45. My supervisor/team leader is committed to a 

workforce representative of all segments of society. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 80% 15% 5%

2016 FedView Results 76% 15% 9%

2015 FedView Results 74% 18% 9%

2014 FedView Results 69% 17% 14%

2013 FedView Results 67% 20% 13%
46. My supervisor/team leader provides me with 

constructive suggestions to improve my performance. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 74% 16% 10%

2016 FedView Results 71% 15% 14%

2015 FedView Results 68% 17% 15%

2014 FedView Results 61% 19% 20%

2013 FedView Results 62% 17% 21%

47. Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit support 

employee development. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 79% 12% 9%

2016 FedView Results 75% 13% 12%

2015 FedView Results 73% 14% 13%

2014 FedView Results 69% 15% 16%

2013 FedView Results 70% 13% 17%

48. My supervisor/team leader listens to what I have to 

say.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 86% 7% 7%

2016 FedView Results 82% 9% 8%

2015 FedView Results 80% 12% 8%

2014 FedView Results 78% 10% 12%

2013 FedView Results 75% 10% 14%
49. My supervisor/team leader treats me with respect. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 88% 7% 6%

2016 FedView Results 85% 10% 5%

2015 FedView Results 84% 9% 8%

2014 FedView Results 81% 8% 11%

2013 FedView Results 77% 11% 12%

50. In the last six months, my supervisor/team leader has 

talked with me about my performance.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 90% 5% 5%

2016 FedView Results 87% 8% 5%

2015 FedView Results 85% 8% 7%

2014 FedView Results 86% 6% 8%

2013 FedView Results 85% 6% 9%

51. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 77% 12% 11%

2016 FedView Results 75% 13% 12%

2015 FedView Results 71% 15% 14%

2014 FedView Results 64% 18% 18%

2013 FedView Results 62% 17% 21%
52. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by 

your immediate supervisor/team leader? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 82% 13% 5%

2016 FedView Results 77% 16% 7%

2015 FedView Results 74% 16% 9%

2014 FedView Results 68% 20% 12%

2013 FedView Results 66% 19% 15%

Leadership

53. In my organization, leaders generate high levels of 

motivation and commitment in the workforce.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 53% 25% 22%

2016 FedView Results 49% 24% 27%

2015 FedView Results 46% 23% 31%

2014 FedView Results 37% 23% 40%

2013 FedView Results 37% 24% 38%

54. My organization's leaders maintain high standards of 

honesty and integrity. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 63% 23% 14%

2016 FedView Results 57% 21% 21%

2015 FedView Results 57% 20% 23%

2014 FedView Results 45% 28% 27%

2013 FedView Results 50% 26% 24%
55. Managers/supervisors/team leaders work well with 

employees of different backgrounds. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 76% 15% 9%

2016 FedView Results 62% 23% 14%

2015 FedView Results 63% 20% 16%

2014 FedView Results 63% 22% 15%

2013 FedView Results 62% 19% 18%

56. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the 

organization. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 74% 14% 12%

2016 FedView Results 67% 15% 18%

2015 FedView Results 62% 21% 16%

2014 FedView Results 65% 19% 16%

2013 FedView Results 62% 20% 18%

57. Managers review and evaluate the organization's 

progress toward meeting its goals and objectives. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 75% 17% 8%

2016 FedView Results 69% 16% 15%

2015 FedView Results 64% 24% 12%

2014 FedView Results 65% 23% 12%

2013 FedView Results 66% 19% 15%
58. Managers promote communication among different 

work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed 

resources). 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 66% 17% 17%

2016 FedView Results 58% 21% 21%

2015 FedView Results 58% 20% 22%

2014 FedView Results 59% 19% 22%

2013 FedView Results 56% 22% 22%

59. Managers support collaboration across work units to 

accomplish work objectives.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 69% 18% 13%

2016 FedView Results 63% 20% 17%

2015 FedView Results 60% 20% 20%

2014 FedView Results 62% 20% 18%

2013 FedView Results 63% 19% 18%

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

the manager directly above your immediate 

supervisor/team leader? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 72% 19% 9%

2016 FedView Results 65% 21% 14%

2015 FedView Results 64% 21% 14%

2014 FedView Results 59% 22% 19%

2013 FedView Results 57% 24% 20%
61. I have a high level of respect for my organization's 

senior leaders. 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 64% 23% 13%

2016 FedView Results 61% 21% 18%

2015 FedView Results 54% 26% 20%

2014 FedView Results 47% 24% 29%

2013 FedView Results 48% 25% 27%

62. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life 

programs.

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 76% 18% 6%

2016 FedView Results 71% 18% 11%

2015 FedView Results 68% 20% 12%

2014 FedView Results 56% 24% 20%

2013 FedView Results 53% 27% 20%

My Satisfaction

63. How satisfied are you with your involvement in 

decisions that affect your work? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 68% 17% 15%

2016 FedView Results 60% 20% 20%

2015 FedView Results 58% 21% 21%

2014 FedView Results 54% 22% 24%

2013 FedView Results 53% 21% 25%
64. How satisfied are you with the information you receive 

from management on what's going on in your 

organization?

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 65% 19% 16%

2016 FedView Results 56% 20% 24%

2015 FedView Results 53% 21% 25%

2014 FedView Results 52% 22% 26%

2013 FedView Results 47% 28% 25%

65. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive 

for doing a good job?

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 64% 18% 17%

2016 FedView Results 56% 21% 23%

2015 FedView Results 50% 23% 27%

2014 FedView Results 49% 23% 28%

2013 FedView Results 49% 20% 31%

66. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices 

of your senior leaders? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 57% 27% 16%

2016 FedView Results 51% 26% 23%

2015 FedView Results 46% 29% 25%

2014 FedView Results 39% 31% 30%

2013 FedView Results 37% 33% 29%
67. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a 

better job in your organization?

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 42% 30% 29%

2016 FedView Results 37% 30% 32%

2015 FedView Results 35% 30% 35%

2014 FedView Results 35% 30% 35%

2013 FedView Results 32% 30% 38%

68. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for 

your present job? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 72% 16% 12%

2016 FedView Results 65% 23% 12%

2015 FedView Results 61% 23% 15%

2014 FedView Results 61% 22% 17%

2013 FedView Results 59% 20% 21%

69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with 

your job? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 76% 14% 10%

2016 FedView Results 71% 16% 13%

2015 FedView Results 67% 20% 13%

2014 FedView Results 64% 19% 17%

2013 FedView Results 62% 22% 16%
70. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with 

your pay? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 64% 16% 20%

2016 FedView Results 57% 19% 24%

2015 FedView Results 56% 17% 26%

2014 FedView Results 52% 21% 27%

2013 FedView Results 47% 23% 31%

71. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with 

your organization? 

Positive Neutral Negative

2017 FedView Results 74% 16% 10%

2016 FedView Results 67% 17% 16%

2015 FedView Results 62% 22% 15%

2014 FedView Results 59% 22% 19%

2013 FedView Results 59% 20% 21%

Work/Life

72. Have you been notified that you are eligible to 

telework? Telework means working at a location 

other than your normal work site during your 

regular work hours (excludes travel).

2017 

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2016 

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2015 

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2014 

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2013 

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Notified eligible 94% 93% 93% 89% --

Notified no eligible 2% 3% 4% 6% --

Not notified 2% 3% 3% 3% --

Not sure notified 2% 1% <1% 3% --
73. Please select the response that BEST describes your 

current teleworking situation.

2017 

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2016 

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2015 

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2014 

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2013 

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I telework 3 or more days per week. 4% 2% 2% 2% 1%

I telework 1 or 2 days per week. 56% 50% 49% 44% 44%

I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month. 9% 11% 10% 10% 12%

I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or shortterm basis.19% 24% 23% 25% 18%

I do not telework because I have to be physically present on 

the job (e.g., Law Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, 

Security Personnel).

<1% <1% 1% 1% 2%

I do not telework because I have technical issues (e.g., 

connectivity, inadequate equipment) that prevent me from 

teleworking.

1% 1% 1% 1% 0%

I do not telework because I did not receive approval to do 

so, even though I have the kind of job where I can telework.

2% 2% 3% 5% 7%

I do not telework because I choose not to telework. 8% 9% 11% 12% 16%

74. Do you participate in the following Work/Life 

programs? Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)

2017 

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2016 

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Yes 34% 34% 32% 32% 33%

No 63% 63% 65% 63% 61%

Not Sure 3% 3% 3% 5% 6%

75. Do you participate in the following Work/Life 

programs? Health and Wellness Programs (for example, 

exercise, medical screening, quit smoking programs)

2017 

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2016 

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2015

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2014 

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2013 

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Yes 36% 40% 39% 41% 39%

No 62% 59% 59% 57% 58%

Not Sure 2% 1% 2% 2% 3%
76. Do you participate in the following Work/Life 

programs? Employee Assistance program (EAP)

2017 

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2016 

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2013 

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Yes 9% 9% 9% 10% 12%

No 89% 89% 88% 85% 86%

Not Sure 2% 2% 2% 5% 3%

77. Do you participate in the following Work/Life 

programs? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, 

parenting classes, parenting support groups) 

2017 

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2016 

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Yes 2% 2% 2% 1% 3%

No 85% 85% 84% 85% 82%

Not Sure 13% 13% 14% 14% 15%

78. Do you participate in the following Work/Life 

programs? Elder Care Programs (for example, support 

groups, speakers)?

2017 

Results

2016 

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2015 

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2014 

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Yes 1% 3% 2% 2% 2%

No 87% 88% 88% 85% 86%

Not Sure/Not Available 12% 9% 10% 13% 11%

79. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency... Telework?

Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied

2017 FedView Results 91% 5% 4%

2016 FedView Results 85% 9% 6%

2015 FedView Results 85% 8% 6%

2014 FedView Results 80% 11% 9%

2013 FedView Results 77% 13% 10%
80. How satisfied are you with the following 

Work/Life programs in your agency... Alternative 

Work Schedules (AWS)?

Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied

2017 FedView Results 98% 2% 0%

2016 FedView Results 91% 8% <1%

2015 FedView Results 90% 7% 2%

2014 FedView Results 94% 5% 1%

2013 FedView Results 90% 9% 2%

81. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs 

in your agency... Health and Wellness Programs (for example, 

exercise, medical screening, quit smoking programs)?

Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied

2017 FedView Results 91% 8% 1%

2016 FedView Results 86% 12% 1%

2015 FedView Results 92% 7% 0%

2014 FedView Results 93% 6% 1%

2013 FedView Results 91% 7% 2%

82. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs 

in your agency... Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied

2017 FedView Results 90% 10% 0%

2016 FedView Results 80% 16% 4%

2015 FedView Results 68% 28% 4%

2014 FedView Results 84% 12% 4%

2013 FedView Results 81% 14% 5%
83. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs 

in your agency... Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, 

parenting classes, parenting support groups)?

Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied

2017 FedView Results 60% 27% 14%

2016 FedView Results 90% 10% 0%

2015 FedView Results 59% 31% 9%

2014 FedView Results 67% 33% 0%

2013 FedView Results 68% 32% 0%

84. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs 

in your agency... Elder Care Programs (for example, support 

groups, speakers)?

Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied

2017 FedView Results 90% 10% 0%

2016 FedView Results 62% 38% 0%

2015 FedView Results 72% 28% 0%

2014 FedView Results 74% 26% 0%

2013 FedView Results 68% 32% 0%