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Item
			Item Text
			Percent
			Positive
			%
			Strongly
			Agree/ Very
			Good/ Very
			Satisfied
			%
			Agree/
			Good/
			Satisfied
			%
			Neither
			Agree nor
			Disagree/
			Fair/ Neither
			Satisfied nor
			Dissatisfied
			%
			Disagree/
			Poor/
			Dissatisfied
			%
			Strongly
			Disagree/
			Very Poor/
			Very
			Dissatisfied
			%
			Percent
			Negative
			%
			Do Not
			Know/
			No
			Basis to
			Judge
			N
			Item
			Response
			Total**
			N1
			*I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.
			73.6%
			29.8%
			43.7%
			13.3%
			9.2%
			4.0%
			13.2%
			N/A
			51,4142
			I have enough information to do my job well.
			76.6%
			25.8%
			50.8%
			12.4%
			8.4%
			2.6%
			10.9%
			N/A
			51,3983
			I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.
			69.0%
			30.6%
			38.4%
			15.5%
			10.4%
			5.1%
			15.5%
			N/A
			51,2774
			My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.
			79.0%
			37.0%
			42.0%
			12.0%
			5.9%
			3.1%
			9.0%
			N/A
			51,5045
			I like the kind of work I do.
			86.9%
			45.1%
			41.7%
			9.0%
			2.8%
			1.3%
			4.2%
			N/A
			51,4916
			I know what is expected of me on the job.
			83.7%
			37.4%
			46.3%
			9.4%
			5.0%
			2.0%
			6.9%
			N/A
			51,4427
			When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done.
			97.0%
			67.6%
			29.4%
			2.1%
			0.4%
			0.5%
			0.9%
			N/A
			51,5088
			I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.
			92.8%
			53.9%
			39.0%
			6.1%
			0.7%
			0.4%
			1.1%
			N/A
			51,5409
			I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done.
			58.2%
			17.3%
			40.9%
			15.2%
			17.6%
			9.0%
			26.6%
			102
			51,19510
			*My workload is reasonable.
			62.9%
			16.3%
			46.6%
			15.1%
			14.4%
			7.6%
			22.0%
			58
			51,27011
			*My talents are used well in the workplace.
			66.5%
			22.8%
			43.7%
			15.3%
			11.4%
			6.8%
			18.2%
			196
			50,94512
			*I know how my work relates to the agency's goals.
			89.0%
			40.3%
			48.7%
			7.2%
			2.4%
			1.4%
			3.9%
			127
			51,29613
			The work I do is important.
			92.7%
			54.9%
			37.9%
			5.3%
			1.2%
			0.8%
			2.0%
			93
			51,32414
			Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well.
			73.5%
			30.5%
			43.0%
			12.4%
			9.4%
			4.8%
			14.1%
			227
			51,30215
			My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.
			76.6%
			34.2%
			42.4%
			11.7%
			6.8%
			4.9%
			11.7%
			485
			50,97116
			I am held accountable for achieving results.
			88.0%
			38.1%
			50.0%
			8.8%
			2.0%
			1.2%
			3.2%
			186
			51,21517
			*I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.
			68.6%
			31.4%
			37.2%
			17.4%
			6.8%
			7.2%
			13.9%
			2,481
			48,93818
			My training needs are assessed.
			60.0%
			20.6%
			39.4%
			21.3%
			12.6%
			6.2%
			18.7%
			435
			51,03019
			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).
			74.9%
			34.5%
			40.4%
			11.8%
			7.9%
			5.3%
			13.2%
			876
			50,64820
			*The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.
			80.7%
			36.9%
			43.8%
			10.8%
			6.1%
			2.4%
			8.5%
			N/A
			51,40821
			My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.
			53.1%
			13.9%
			39.2%
			22.8%
			15.8%
			8.3%
			24.1%
			1,577
			49,68122
			Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.
			48.5%
			15.1%
			33.4%
			26.6%
			13.7%
			11.2%
			24.9%
			3,856
			47,31923
			In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.
			39.5%
			10.4%
			29.1%
			29.8%
			17.7%
			13.0%
			30.7%
			6,297
			44,89224
			*In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.
			46.4%
			12.7%
			33.7%
			27.5%
			16.2%
			9.9%
			26.1%
			3,626
			47,62625
			Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs.
			55.5%
			16.6%
			38.9%
			23.2%
			11.9%
			9.4%
			21.2%
			3,468
			47,71326
			Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.
			77.8%
			30.5%
			47.3%
			12.3%
			6.0%
			3.9%
			10.0%
			255
			50,98827
			The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.
			63.4%
			23.0%
			40.5%
			24.9%
			7.2%
			4.4%
			11.6%
			1,979
			49,21528
			How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit?
			88.0%
			51.5%
			36.5%
			9.9%
			1.5%
			0.7%
			2.1%
			N/A
			51,28329
			*My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
			85.0%
			39.1%
			45.9%
			9.7%
			3.9%
			1.5%
			5.4%
			429
			50,87630
			Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.
			56.7%
			15.2%
			41.5%
			22.5%
			13.8%
			7.1%
			20.9%
			1,310
			49,56431
			Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services.
			62.8%
			19.0%
			43.8%
			19.2%
			11.5%
			6.5%
			18.0%
			971
			49,92132
			Creativity and innovation are rewarded.
			53.5%
			17.2%
			36.3%
			25.4%
			13.3%
			7.8%
			21.1%
			1,616
			49,11133
			Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.
			38.6%
			10.7%
			27.9%
			30.1%
			18.8%
			12.5%
			31.3%
			4,617
			46,20834
			Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring).
			63.2%
			21.0%
			42.2%
			24.3%
			7.0%
			5.5%
			12.4%
			3,599
			47,27935
			Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.
			83.1%
			31.0%
			52.1%
			11.1%
			3.6%
			2.1%
			5.8%
			1,055
			49,90236
			My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.
			81.3%
			27.7%
			53.6%
			12.4%
			4.2%
			2.1%
			6.4%
			757
			50,04537
			Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.
			61.5%
			23.4%
			38.1%
			20.3%
			9.2%
			9.0%
			18.2%
			3,378
			47,49938
			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.
			72.6%
			30.1%
			42.5%
			16.9%
			4.9%
			5.6%
			10.5%
			4,705
			46,08439
			My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.
			82.3%
			30.9%
			51.4%
			13.1%
			2.9%
			1.7%
			4.6%
			820
			50,06540
			*I recommend my organization as a good place to work.
			75.8%
			33.8%
			42.1%
			15.0%
			5.9%
			3.2%
			9.2%
			N/A
			50,91441
			*I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work.
			55.9%
			21.7%
			34.2%
			24.1%
			11.2%
			8.8%
			20.0%
			3,111
			47,83542
			My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.
			84.5%
			50.9%
			33.7%
			8.1%
			3.8%
			3.6%
			7.4%
			192
			50,65243
			My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills.
			74.7%
			40.6%
			34.1%
			13.2%
			7.1%
			5.0%
			12.1%
			206
			50,55744
			Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile.
			72.1%
			38.0%
			34.1%
			14.8%
			7.4%
			5.7%
			13.1%
			421
			50,34845
			My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.
			76.0%
			40.9%
			35.2%
			16.4%
			3.6%
			4.0%
			7.5%
			3,435
			47,30446
			My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance.
			70.9%
			35.6%
			35.3%
			15.7%
			8.0%
			5.4%
			13.4%
			227
			50,55347
			Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.
			75.4%
			39.2%
			36.2%
			13.7%
			5.8%
			5.1%
			10.9%
			691
			50,10348
			My supervisor listens to what I have to say.
			81.5%
			47.2%
			34.3%
			9.9%
			5.3%
			3.3%
			8.6%
			N/A
			50,69949
			My supervisor treats me with respect.
			84.8%
			52.2%
			32.6%
			8.4%
			3.7%
			3.1%
			6.8%
			N/A
			50,69450
			In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance.
			82.7%
			44.1%
			38.6%
			9.0%
			5.8%
			2.5%
			8.2%
			N/A
			50,68651
			I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.
			74.6%
			45.2%
			29.4%
			13.2%
			6.5%
			5.6%
			12.1%
			N/A
			50,65852
			Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?
			77.1%
			49.0%
			28.0%
			14.2%
			5.1%
			3.6%
			8.7%
			N/A
			50,68653
			In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.
			54.8%
			18.0%
			36.8%
			23.1%
			13.1%
			9.0%
			22.2%
			1,184
			49,30054
			My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.
			62.9%
			23.6%
			39.3%
			22.0%
			7.7%
			7.4%
			15.1%
			2,961
			47,48055
			Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds.
			72.6%
			27.7%
			45.0%
			17.4%
			5.7%
			4.3%
			10.0%
			2,441
			47,86156
			*Managers communicate the goals of the organization.
			70.0%
			22.9%
			47.1%
			17.2%
			7.7%
			5.0%
			12.7%
			771
			49,57757
			Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.
			69.4%
			22.9%
			46.5%
			19.5%
			6.6%
			4.5%
			11.1%
			2,644
			47,76158
			Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).
			63.5%
			21.6%
			41.9%
			19.3%
			10.4%
			6.8%
			17.2%
			1,477
			48,96659
			Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives.
			67.5%
			23.7%
			43.7%
			18.3%
			8.3%
			5.9%
			14.3%
			1,439
			48,79260
			Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor?
			68.1%
			32.3%
			35.9%
			19.6%
			6.4%
			5.8%
			12.2%
			2,589
			47,85361
			I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.
			66.2%
			28.4%
			37.8%
			20.1%
			7.7%
			6.0%
			13.7%
			754
			49,63662
			Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs.
			66.7%
			27.5%
			39.2%
			20.8%
			7.0%
			5.5%
			12.5%
			3,596
			46,78663
			*How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?
			60.7%
			19.4%
			41.3%
			20.4%
			13.9%
			4.9%
			18.8%
			N/A
			50,22964
			*How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?
			58.7%
			17.7%
			41.0%
			21.6%
			14.2%
			5.4%
			19.7%
			N/A
			50,25465
			*How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?
			60.6%
			22.1%
			38.4%
			20.7%
			12.7%
			6.0%
			18.7%
			N/A
			50,27966
			How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?
			54.4%
			16.3%
			38.1%
			27.5%
			12.3%
			5.8%
			18.1%
			N/A
			50,16467
			How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?
			45.1%
			15.0%
			30.1%
			28.5%
			16.2%
			10.2%
			26.4%
			N/A
			50,16968
			How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?
			63.3%
			20.6%
			42.7%
			21.8%
			10.5%
			4.5%
			15.0%
			N/A
			50,19869
			*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?
			74.3%
			27.7%
			46.6%
			14.9%
			7.4%
			3.3%
			10.7%
			N/A
			50,22570
			Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?
			66.3%
			22.5%
			43.8%
			16.1%
			12.4%
			5.1%
			17.5%
			N/A
			50,18971
			*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?
			70.3%
			23.8%
			46.5%
			17.8%
			8.1%
			3.8%
			11.9%
			N/A
			50,031

* AES prescribed items as of 2017 (5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C)
** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge'
The Dashboard only includes items 1-71.
Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

                    
  


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