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Results of the 2017 Annual Employee Survey








  
  
    

  
      





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Item
			Item Text
			Percent
			Positive
			%
			Strongly
			Agree
			%
			Agree
			%
			Fair
			%
			Disagree
			%
			Strongly
			Disagree %
			Percent
			Negative
			%
			Do
			Not
			Know
			N
			Item
			Response
			Total**
			N1
			*I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.
			72.11%
			28.20%
			43.91%
			13.60%
			9.87%
			4.41%
			14.28%
			N/A
			43,0092
			I have enough information to do my job well.
			75.77%
			24.18%
			51.59%
			12.66%
			8.92%
			2.64%
			11.57%
			N/A
			42,9063
			I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.
			67.86%
			29.19%
			38.68%
			15.73%
			10.97%
			5.44%
			16.40%
			N/A
			42,7594
			My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.
			77.85%
			36.16%
			41.69%
			12.50%
			6.25%
			3.40%
			9.65%
			N/A
			42,8835
			I like the kind of work I do.
			86.28%
			44.14%
			42.14%
			9.24%
			3.06%
			1.41%
			4.47%
			N/A
			42,7696
			I know what is expected of me on the job.
			82.93%
			35.55%
			47.37%
			9.74%
			5.09%
			2.24%
			7.33%
			N/A
			42,6777
			When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done.
			97.06%
			67.92%
			29.14%
			2.00%
			0.48%
			0.45%
			0.94%
			N/A
			42,8448
			I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.
			92.72%
			52.99%
			39.73%
			6.12%
			0.77%
			0.38%
			1.15%
			N/A
			42,8449
			I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done.
			56.07%
			15.23%
			40.83%
			15.88%
			18.76%
			9.29%
			28.05%
			96
			42,85410
			*My workload is reasonable.
			63.45%
			15.20%
			48.25%
			15.46%
			14.20%
			6.89%
			21.09%
			65
			42,78411
			*My talents are used well in the workplace.
			65.20%
			21.32%
			43.88%
			15.39%
			12.06%
			7.34%
			19.40%
			163
			42,31212
			*I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.
			87.83%
			38.21%
			49.62%
			7.91%
			2.63%
			1.63%
			4.26%
			115
			42,66713
			The work I do is important.
			92.29%
			54.21%
			38.08%
			5.57%
			1.36%
			0.78%
			2.15%
			84
			42,50614
			Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well.
			72.96%
			29.49%
			43.46%
			12.50%
			9.33%
			5.21%
			14.54%
			172
			42,69715
			My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.
			74.72%
			31.48%
			43.24%
			12.26%
			7.30%
			5.72%
			13.03%
			503
			42,36416
			I am held accountable for achieving results.
			87.21%
			36.02%
			51.19%
			9.36%
			2.22%
			1.21%
			3.43%
			163
			42,54717
			*I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.
			66.14%
			28.79%
			37.36%
			18.09%
			7.63%
			8.14%
			15.77%
			2,460
			40,30918
			My training needs are assessed.
			57.74%
			18.42%
			39.32%
			22.29%
			13.18%
			6.79%
			19.97%
			388
			42,42819
			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).
			72.35%
			31.44%
			40.91%
			13.04%
			8.78%
			5.83%
			14.62%
			887
			42,12620
			*The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.
			79.07%
			34.77%
			44.30%
			11.42%
			6.70%
			2.81%
			9.52%
			N/A
			42,97821
			My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.
			50.71%
			12.93%
			37.78%
			22.79%
			17.14%
			9.36%
			26.50%
			1,381
			41,57322
			Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.
			46.26%
			13.61%
			32.65%
			27.26%
			14.47%
			12.01%
			26.48%
			3,672
			39,18523
			In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.
			37.50%
			9.45%
			28.05%
			29.48%
			18.39%
			14.63%
			33.02%
			5,513
			37,33024
			*In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.
			43.85%
			11.43%
			32.42%
			27.84%
			17.20%
			11.11%
			28.31%
			3,101
			39,74325
			Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs.
			52.89%
			15.07%
			37.83%
			23.81%
			12.66%
			10.64%
			23.30%
			3,152
			39,60026
			Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.
			76.38%
			29.30%
			47.08%
			12.55%
			6.78%
			4.30%
			11.07%
			209
			42,64827
			The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.
			62.92%
			22.16%
			40.76%
			24.87%
			7.52%
			4.69%
			12.21%
			1,835
			41,06028
			How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit?
			87.40%
			51.02%
			36.37%
			10.33%
			1.53%
			0.74%
			2.27%
			N/A
			42,92729
			*The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
			77.62%
			21.82%
			55.80%
			14.19%
			5.98%
			2.21%
			8.19%
			747
			41,61030
			Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.
			55.53%
			14.69%
			40.84%
			22.87%
			14.73%
			6.86%
			21.59%
			1,201
			41,10831
			Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services.
			60.47%
			17.77%
			42.70%
			20.44%
			12.50%
			6.59%
			19.09%
			936
			41,32632
			Creativity and innovation are rewarded.
			51.83%
			16.11%
			35.72%
			25.82%
			14.17%
			8.17%
			22.35%
			1,457
			40,74133
			Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.
			36.21%
			9.82%
			26.40%
			29.79%
			20.28%
			13.72%
			34.00%
			4,107
			38,00134
			Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring).
			63.63%
			20.51%
			43.13%
			23.72%
			7.26%
			5.39%
			12.65%
			2,969
			39,28835
			Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.
			82.92%
			29.89%
			53.03%
			11.48%
			3.53%
			2.08%
			5.60%
			879
			41,39836
			My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.
			77.84%
			24.83%
			53.01%
			14.32%
			5.56%
			2.28%
			7.84%
			772
			41,33537
			Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.
			60.04%
			22.13%
			37.91%
			20.40%
			9.73%
			9.82%
			19.55%
			2,864
			39,30638
			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.
			71.91%
			28.96%
			42.95%
			17.12%
			4.96%
			6.01%
			10.97%
			4,081
			38,05139
			My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.
			81.63%
			30.30%
			51.33%
			13.60%
			3.09%
			1.68%
			4.77%
			665
			41,57840
			*I recommend my organization as a good place to work.
			74.84%
			32.69%
			42.15%
			15.95%
			6.08%
			3.13%
			9.21%
			N/A
			42,26841
			*I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work.
			54.39%
			20.65%
			33.74%
			24.78%
			12.01%
			8.82%
			20.83%
			3,108
			39,26042
			My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.
			83.44%
			48.78%
			34.66%
			8.31%
			4.28%
			3.97%
			8.25%
			190
			42,10143
			My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills.
			72.73%
			38.54%
			34.19%
			14.16%
			7.45%
			5.67%
			13.12%
			155
			42,07344
			Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile.
			69.92%
			35.62%
			34.30%
			15.48%
			7.93%
			6.68%
			14.60%
			384
			41,71145
			My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.
			74.42%
			38.95%
			35.47%
			17.14%
			3.94%
			4.50%
			8.44%
			3,000
			39,11046
			My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance.
			68.73%
			33.47%
			35.26%
			16.63%
			8.40%
			6.24%
			14.64%
			196
			41,86347
			Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.
			73.53%
			36.78%
			36.76%
			14.45%
			6.24%
			5.77%
			12.02%
			607
			41,56248
			My supervisor listens to what I have to say.
			80.34%
			45.37%
			34.97%
			10.21%
			5.82%
			3.63%
			9.45%
			N/A
			42,22449
			My supervisor treats me with respect.
			83.61%
			50.37%
			33.24%
			8.74%
			4.24%
			3.41%
			7.65%
			N/A
			42,11250
			In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance.
			81.83%
			41.84%
			39.99%
			9.07%
			6.37%
			2.72%
			9.10%
			N/A
			42,11151
			I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.
			73.11%
			43.55%
			29.56%
			13.76%
			6.71%
			6.42%
			13.13%
			N/A
			42,11052
			Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?
			75.81%
			47.68%
			28.13%
			14.75%
			5.17%
			4.28%
			9.45%
			N/A
			42,15853
			In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.
			53.08%
			17.22%
			35.86%
			23.77%
			13.46%
			9.69%
			23.15%
			1,183
			40,77054
			My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.
			61.90%
			23.24%
			38.67%
			22.00%
			8.12%
			7.98%
			16.10%
			2,813
			39,05555
			Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds.
			72.09%
			26.72%
			45.37%
			17.48%
			5.67%
			4.76%
			10.43%
			1,940
			39,76756
			*Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.
			68.33%
			21.60%
			46.73%
			17.86%
			8.40%
			5.41%
			13.81%
			756
			40,96157
			Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.
			68.16%
			21.61%
			46.55%
			20.27%
			6.83%
			4.75%
			11.57%
			2,592
			39,09858
			Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).
			61.99%
			20.33%
			41.66%
			20.11%
			10.64%
			7.25%
			17.90%
			1,353
			40,39159
			Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives.
			65.87%
			22.32%
			43.55%
			19.05%
			8.68%
			6.40%
			15.08%
			1,321
			40,44960
			Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor?
			67.31%
			31.80%
			35.51%
			19.51%
			6.96%
			6.21%
			13.18%
			2,318
			39,51861
			I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.
			64.44%
			27.94%
			36.49%
			20.67%
			8.35%
			6.55%
			14.90%
			768
			41,06862
			Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs.
			66.36%
			27.33%
			39.03%
			21.38%
			7.14%
			5.12%
			12.26%
			3,499
			38,35163
			*How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?
			59.61%
			18.38%
			41.23%
			21.04%
			14.52%
			4.83%
			19.35%
			N/A
			41,74064
			*How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?
			57.64%
			17.15%
			40.49%
			21.95%
			14.91%
			5.50%
			20.41%
			N/A
			41,67065
			*How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?
			59.16%
			20.92%
			38.24%
			20.66%
			13.49%
			6.69%
			20.17%
			N/A
			41,62266
			How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?
			52.33%
			15.06%
			37.27%
			28.77%
			12.76%
			6.14%
			18.90%
			N/A
			41,54867
			How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?
			41.48%
			13.27%
			28.21%
			29.82%
			17.56%
			11.14%
			28.70%
			N/A
			41,60568
			How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?
			61.17%
			18.79%
			42.38%
			22.18%
			11.39%
			5.25%
			16.65%
			N/A
			41,55969
			*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?
			74.18%
			27.29%
			46.89%
			14.79%
			7.66%
			3.37%
			11.03%
			N/A
			41,63070
			Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?
			65.28%
			21.49%
			43.79%
			16.41%
			12.78%
			5.53%
			18.31%
			N/A
			41,66871
			*Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?
			69.53%
			22.96%
			46.56%
			18.13%
			8.35%
			3.99%
			12.34%
			N/A
			41,65079
			How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Telework
			85.44%
			47.96%
			37.48%
			8.04%
			4.64%
			1.89%
			6.53%
			533
			29,78980
			How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)
			90.88%
			53.76%
			37.12%
			6.15%
			2.04%
			0.94%
			2.98%
			368
			12,90081
			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)
			85.31%
			34.59%
			50.73%
			11.92%
			2.24%
			0.53%
			2.77%
			623
			10,83682
			How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
			80.67%
			32.73%
			47.94%
			15.41%
			2.70%
			1.21%
			3.91%
			673
			4,81383
			How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support groups)
			75.07%
			34.94%
			40.13%
			19.58%
			3.43%
			1.93%
			5.35%
			430
			1,56584
			How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers)
			72.05%
			30.33%
			41.72%
			25.43%
			1.77%
			0.74%
			2.52%
			463
			1,012

* 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'
Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Graphic indicating field period (May 11 through June 22, 2017), sample or census, surveys completed, surveys administered, and response rate.

                    
  


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