163 

72.8%

CENSUS

224 

SAMPLE OR CENSUS

NUMBER OF SURVEYS

COMPLETED

NUMBER OF SURVEYS

ADMINISTERED

RESPONSE RATE

FIELD PERIOD May 8 - June 19, 2018

Q7

98%

93%

91%

90%

90%

Highest % Positive Items Select:

Q8

Q39

Q50

Q13

Annual Employee Survey (AES) Report Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Highest % Negative Items Select:

Q33

Q9

Q67

Q70

Q10

When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job 

done.

I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.

My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.

In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about 

my performance.

The work I do is important.

Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.

I have sufficient resources to get my job done.

Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in 

your organization?

My workload is reasonable.

45%

43%

40%

37%

34%

items identified 

as strengths 

(65% positive or 

higher)

46

items identified 

as challenges

(35% negative or 

higher)

4

Engagement Index Score

2018 ENGAGEMENT INDEX

73%

LEADERS LEAD

63%

SUPERVISORS

80%

INTRINSIC 

WORK 

EXPERIENCE

77%
Core Survey

Response

Type 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

%

Strongly

Agree/

Very

Good/

Very

Satisfied

N

Agree/

Good/

Satisfied

N

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree/

Fair/

Neither

Satisfied

nor

Dissatisfied

N

Disagree/

Poor/

Dissatisfied

N

Strongly

Disagree/

Very Poor/

Very

Dissatisfied

N

Item

Response

Total**

N

Do Not

Know/

No

Basis to

Judge

N

Agree-disagree 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my 

skills in my organization. 71.3% 36.8% 34.4% 15.3% 9.3% 4.1% 13.4% 60 54 25 16 7 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2 I have enough information to do my job well.

79.8% 31.3% 48.4% 11.2% 6.2% 2.8% 9.0% 51 77 18 11 5 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better 

ways of doing things. 69.9% 39.1% 30.8% 15.9% 10.1% 4.1% 14.2% 61 51 25 15 7 159 N/A

Agree-disagree 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal 

accomplishment. 82.0% 42.2% 39.8% 11.6% 3.5% 2.9% 6.4% 69 64 18 6 5 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 5 I like the kind of work I do.

87.8% 51.3% 36.5% 6.4% 4.3% 1.6% 5.8% 83 59 10 7 3 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 6 I know what is expected of me on the job.

79.2% 39.6% 39.7% 12.4% 5.7% 2.7% 8.4% 64 64 19 10 5 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra 

effort to get a job done. 97.8% 73.2% 24.6% 0.7% 0.5% 0.9% 1.5% 118 40 1 1 2 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job 

better. 92.6% 62.1% 30.5% 4.8% 1.7% 0.9% 2.6% 100 50 7 3 2 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, 

materials, budget) to get my job done.

45.7% 18.3% 27.5% 11.5% 28.6% 14.1% 42.7% 28 44 19 45 24 160 0

Agree-disagree 10 *My workload is reasonable.

52.6% 18.1% 34.4% 13.7% 21.2% 12.6% 33.7% 28 57 21 35 21 162 0

Agree-disagree 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace.

69.0% 26.8% 42.2% 9.7% 13.7% 7.7% 21.4% 43 66 16 23 13 161 1

Agree-disagree 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's 

goals. 85.6% 46.3% 39.3% 7.8% 2.9% 3.7% 6.6% 73 64 13 5 7 162 0

Agree-disagree 13 The work I do is important.

90.1% 53.1% 37.0% 8.5% 0.0% 1.4% 1.4% 85 61 13 0 3 162 1

Agree-disagree 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, 

temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the 

workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs 

well.

86.5% 53.2% 33.3% 8.0% 3.3% 2.2% 5.5% 85 55 12 6 4 162 0

Agree-disagree 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of 

my performance. 72.3% 36.3% 36.0% 12.9% 8.8% 6.0% 14.8% 59 59 21 13 10 162 0

Agree-disagree 16 I am held accountable for achieving results.

84.8% 43.4% 41.4% 7.3% 4.7% 3.2% 7.9% 70 68 11 7 5 161 0

Agree-disagree 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, 

rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.

68.6% 45.2% 23.4% 17.5% 9.3% 4.6% 13.9% 70 37 25 14 8 154 9

Agree-disagree 18 My training needs are assessed.

59.7% 31.5% 28.2% 19.5% 15.5% 5.3% 20.8% 51 45 32 24 9 161 2

Agree-disagree 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).

66.7% 35.6% 31.1% 16.1% 10.1% 7.2% 17.2% 56 52 24 16 12 160 3

Agree-disagree 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job 

done. 79.1% 38.4% 40.7% 12.8% 5.9% 2.1% 8.0% 63 65 22 9 4 163 N/A

Agree-disagree 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the 

right skills. 61.8% 23.9% 37.8% 19.6% 12.2% 6.4% 18.7% 40 61 30 20 11 162 1

Agree-disagree 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.

46.8% 18.5% 28.3% 33.5% 7.9% 11.8% 19.7% 29 45 49 12 18 153 9

Agree-disagree 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a 

poor performer who cannot or will not improve.

49.0% 18.4% 30.6% 25.0% 10.9% 15.1% 26.0% 26 44 35 16 22 143 19

Agree-disagree 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are 

recognized in a meaningful way.

40.8% 17.3% 23.6% 29.9% 15.7% 13.5% 29.3% 26 36 46 25 21 154 9

Agree-disagree 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well 

employees perform their jobs. 47.9% 20.5% 27.4% 32.1% 9.8% 10.2% 20.0% 31 42 48 15 16 152 11

Agree-disagree 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge 

with each other. 80.6% 35.5% 45.1% 9.2% 6.7% 3.6% 10.3% 57 72 14 11 6 160 3

Agree-disagree 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the 

past year. 66.4% 33.1% 33.3% 21.4% 7.9% 4.4% 12.3% 51 50 35 11 7 154 9

Good-poor 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work 

done by your work unit? 86.4% 60.1% 26.3% 12.1% 0.5% 0.9% 1.4% 99 43 18 1 2 163 N/A

Agree-disagree 29 *My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge 

and skills necessary to accomplish organizational 

goals.

85.1% 46.2% 38.9% 9.4% 4.0% 1.6% 5.5% 76 62 15 6 3 162 1

Agree-disagree 30 Employees have a feeling of personal 

empowerment with respect to work processes.

58.0% 20.7% 37.3% 22.5% 12.5% 7.1% 19.5% 32 56 35 19 12 154 8

Agree-disagree 31 Employees are recognized for providing high 

quality products and services. 59.7% 21.8% 37.9% 20.1% 9.5% 10.7% 20.2% 34 59 31 15 18 157 6

Agree-disagree 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

51.1% 22.1% 29.1% 26.7% 12.8% 9.4% 22.2% 34 48 40 20 15 157 5
Core Survey

Agree-disagree 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees 

perform their jobs. 23.6% 10.7% 12.9% 31.4% 23.3% 21.7% 45.0% 15 20 45 34 32 146 15

Agree-disagree 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the 

workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and 

women, training in awareness of diversity issues, 

mentoring).

61.7% 26.3% 35.4% 23.8% 7.1% 7.4% 14.4% 38 53 35 11 12 149 12

Agree-disagree 35 Employees are protected from health and safety 

hazards on the job. 86.8% 44.0% 42.9% 9.1% 1.8% 2.2% 4.0% 68 68 14

34 1573

Agree-disagree 36 My organization has prepared employees for 

potential security threats.

82.9% 37.1% 45.9% 11.4% 1.5% 4.1% 5.6% 59 73 1927 1601

Agree-disagree 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion 

for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.

55.6% 29.7% 25.9% 19.3% 13.5% 11.6% 25.1% 43 38 28 19 17 145 16

Agree-disagree 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.

74.0% 39.9% 34.1% 18.9% 4.3% 2.8% 7.1% 57 47 2664 140 21

Agree-disagree 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its 

mission. 91.1% 51.2% 39.9% 5.4% 2.1% 1.5% 3.5% 80 64

933 1592

Agree-disagree 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to 

work. 82.4% 45.5% 36.9% 9.3% 6.2% 2.1% 8.3% 73 59 15

94 160 N/A

Agree-disagree 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to 

make my agency a better place to work.

59.5% 28.3% 31.1% 19.0% 10.9% 10.7% 21.5% 42 47 29 16 17 1519

Agree-disagree 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work 

and other life issues. 84.6% 57.8% 26.8% 8.4% 3.0% 3.9% 7.0% 91 43 14

56 1590

Agree-disagree 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to 

demonstrate my leadership skills.

72.7% 46.0% 26.7% 13.4% 9.5% 4.4% 13.9% 73 42 20 167 1580

Agree-disagree 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my 

performance are worthwhile. 67.3% 41.5% 25.8% 18.3% 9.4% 5.0% 14.5% 66 40 29 15

8 1581

Agree-disagree 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce 

representative of all segments of society.

71.0% 43.0% 28.0% 22.4% 4.0% 2.6% 6.6% 64 38 3264 144 14

Agree-disagree 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive 

suggestions to improve my job performance.

69.8% 38.4% 31.4% 18.2% 7.5% 4.4% 12.0% 61 50 29 127 1590

Agree-disagree 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee 

development. 76.4% 47.0% 29.4% 11.7% 8.3% 3.5% 11.9% 74 44 18 13

6 1554

Agree-disagree 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say.

84.3% 55.4% 28.9% 8.1% 3.8% 3.8% 7.6% 87 47 1366 159 N/A

Agree-disagree 49 My supervisor treats me with respect.

86.9% 60.9% 26.0% 7.7% 4.4% 1.0% 5.4% 97 41 1272 159 N/A

Agree-disagree 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked 

with me about my performance.

90.2% 57.5% 32.6% 5.3% 3.3% 1.2% 4.5% 91 51952 158 N/A

Agree-disagree 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

74.3% 51.1% 23.2% 14.8% 5.2% 5.7% 10.9% 81 38 2289 158 N/A

Good-poor 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done 

by your immediate supervisor?

78.0% 50.5% 27.5% 13.3% 5.9% 2.8% 8.7% 80 44 2095 158 N/A

Agree-disagree 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high 

levels of motivation and commitment in the 

workforce.

49.5% 18.3% 31.2% 23.7% 16.1% 10.8% 26.8% 28 47 39 25 18 1571

Agree-disagree 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high 

standards of honesty and integrity.

59.0% 26.0% 32.9% 26.0% 8.4% 6.7% 15.1% 38 45 39 11 11 144 14

Agree-disagree 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different 

backgrounds. 73.5% 35.4% 38.1% 14.3% 6.0% 6.2% 12.2% 51 54 21

9 10 145 11

Agree-disagree 56 *Managers communicate the goals of the 

organization. 73.9% 30.0% 44.0% 8.5% 12.4% 5.2% 17.6% 45 69 13 20

9 1560

Agree-disagree 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's 

progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.

72.3% 32.7% 39.7% 15.9% 7.1% 4.7% 11.8% 47 60 24 118 1506

Agree-disagree 58 Managers promote communication among 

different work units (for example, about projects, 

goals, needed resources).

64.9% 28.2% 36.7% 15.2% 10.6% 9.4% 20.0% 42 54 23 16 16 1516

Agree-disagree 59 Managers support collaboration across work units 

to accomplish work objectives.

64.1% 30.5% 33.6% 16.9% 11.7% 7.3% 19.0% 45 52 25 17 13 1525

Good-poor 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done 

by the manager directly above your immediate 

supervisor?

70.6% 35.4% 35.1% 13.0% 8.7% 7.8% 16.5% 52 53 20 13 13 1517

Agree-disagree 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's 

senior leaders. 60.2% 24.9% 35.3% 22.5% 10.2% 7.1% 17.4% 37 53 37 15 12 154

3

Agree-disagree 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life 

programs. 69.3% 31.0% 38.3% 16.7% 8.2% 5.9% 14.0% 43 55 24 12 10 144 14
Core Survey

Satisfieddissatisfied63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in 

decisions that affect your work?

63.8% 24.9% 38.8% 16.6% 15.6% 4.0% 19.6% 39 59 27 26 7 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied64 *How satisfied are you with the information you 

receive from management on what's going on in 

your organization?

64.9% 24.7% 40.3% 17.8% 12.1% 5.2% 17.2% 38 61 29 20 9 157 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you 

receive for doing a good job?

53.8% 19.2% 34.6% 22.3% 15.8% 8.1% 24.0% 30 54 34 26 13 157 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied66 How satisfied are you with the policies and 

practices of your senior leaders?

52.4% 20.2% 32.2% 28.0% 13.6% 6.1% 19.6% 30 51 44 22 11 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to 

get a better job in your organization?

31.5% 14.9% 16.5% 31.7% 22.1% 14.7% 36.8% 23 27 48 36 24 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied68 How satisfied are you with the training you 

receive for your present job?

60.2% 27.0% 33.3% 23.3% 10.9% 5.6% 16.4% 43 50 37 17 9 156 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you 

with your job?

72.8% 33.3% 39.5% 14.9% 10.2% 2.2% 12.3% 53 62 23 16 4 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you 

with your pay?

37.2% 11.0% 26.2% 23.2% 25.1% 14.5% 39.6% 18 42 34 40 24 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you 

with your organization?

71.7% 34.3% 37.4% 16.9% 9.4% 2.1% 11.5% 54 57 28 14 4 157 N/A

* 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.
Trend Core Survey

Response

Type Year Item Item Text

Percent

Positive

%

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree/

Fair/ Neither

Satisfied nor

Dissatisfied

%

Percent

Negative

%

Item

Response

Total**

N

Do Not

Know/

No

Basis to

Judge

N

Agree-disagree 2018 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 71.3% 15.3% 13.4% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 2 I have enough information to do my job well. 79.8% 11.2% 9.0% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 69.9% 15.9% 14.2% 159 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 82.0% 11.6% 6.4% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 5 I like the kind of work I do. 87.8% 6.4% 5.8% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. 79.2% 12.4% 8.4% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 97.8% 0.7% 1.5% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 92.6% 4.8% 2.6% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 45.7% 11.5% 42.7% 160 0

Agree-disagree 2018 10 *My workload is reasonable. 52.6% 13.7% 33.7% 162 0

Agree-disagree 2018 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 69.0% 9.7% 21.4% 161 1

Agree-disagree 2018 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals. 85.6% 7.8% 6.6% 162 0

Agree-disagree 2018 13 The work I do is important. 90.1% 8.5% 1.4% 162 1

Agree-disagree 2018 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform 

their jobs well. 86.5% 8.0% 5.5% 162 0

Agree-disagree 2018 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 72.3% 12.9% 14.8% 162 0

Agree-disagree 2018 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 84.8% 7.3% 7.9% 161 0

Agree-disagree 2018 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 68.6% 17.5% 13.9% 154 9

Agree-disagree 2018 18 My training needs are assessed. 59.7% 19.5% 20.8% 161 2

Agree-disagree 2018 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). 66.7% 16.1% 17.2% 160 3

Agree-disagree 2018 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 79.1% 12.8% 8.0% 163 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 61.8% 19.6% 18.7% 162 1

Agree-disagree 2018 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 46.8% 33.5% 19.7% 153 9

Agree-disagree 2018 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 49.0% 25.0% 26.0% 143 19

Agree-disagree 2018 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 40.8% 29.9% 29.3% 154 9

Agree-disagree 2018 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 47.9% 32.1% 20.0% 152 11

Agree-disagree 2018 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 80.6% 9.2% 10.3% 160 3

Agree-disagree 2018 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 66.4% 21.4% 12.3% 154 9

Good-poor 2018 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 86.4% 12.1% 1.4% 163 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 29 *My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.

85.1% 9.4% 5.5% 162 1

Agree-disagree 2018 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 58.0% 22.5% 19.5% 154 8

Agree-disagree 2018 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 59.7% 20.1% 20.2% 157 6

Agree-disagree 2018 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 51.1% 26.7% 22.2% 157 5

Agree-disagree 2018 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 23.6% 31.4% 45.0% 146 15

Agree-disagree 2018 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in 

awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 61.7% 23.8% 14.4% 149 12

Agree-disagree 2018 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 86.8% 9.1% 4.0% 157 3

Agree-disagree 2018 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 82.9% 11.4% 5.6% 160 1

Agree-disagree 2018 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.

55.6% 19.3% 25.1% 145 16

Agree-disagree 2018 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.

74.0% 18.9% 7.1% 140 21

Agree-disagree 2018 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 91.1% 5.4% 3.5% 159 2

Agree-disagree 2018 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 82.4% 9.3% 8.3% 160 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 59.5% 19.0% 21.5% 151 9

Agree-disagree 2018 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 84.6% 8.4% 7.0% 159 0

Agree-disagree 2018 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 72.7% 13.4% 13.9% 158 0

Agree-disagree 2018 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 67.3% 18.3% 14.5% 158 1

Agree-disagree 2018 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 71.0% 22.4% 6.6% 144 14

Agree-disagree 2018 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 69.8% 18.2% 12.0% 159 0

Agree-disagree 2018 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 76.4% 11.7% 11.9% 155 4

Agree-disagree 2018 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 84.3% 8.1% 7.6% 159 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 86.9% 7.7% 5.4% 159 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 90.2% 5.3% 4.5% 158 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 74.3% 14.8% 10.9% 158 N/A

Good-poor 2018 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 78.0% 13.3% 8.7% 158 N/A

Agree-disagree 2018 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.

49.5% 23.7% 26.8% 157 1

Agree-disagree 2018 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 59.0% 26.0% 15.1% 144 14

Agree-disagree 2018 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 73.5% 14.3% 12.2% 145 11

Agree-disagree 2018 56 *Managers communicate the goals of the organization. 73.9% 8.5% 17.6% 156 0
Trend Core Survey

Agree-disagree 2018 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.

72.3% 15.9% 11.8% 150 6

Agree-disagree 2018 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).

64.9% 15.2% 20.0% 151 6

Agree-disagree 2018 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 64.1% 16.9% 19.0% 152 5

Good-poor 2018 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor?

70.6% 13.0% 16.5% 151 7

Agree-disagree 2018 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 60.2% 22.5% 17.4% 154 3

Agree-disagree 2018 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 69.3% 16.7% 14.0% 144 14

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

63.8% 16.6% 19.6% 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?

64.9% 17.8% 17.2% 157 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

53.8% 22.3% 24.0% 157 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

52.4% 28.0% 19.6% 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

31.5% 31.7% 36.8% 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

60.2% 23.3% 16.4% 156 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

72.8% 14.9% 12.3% 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

37.2% 23.2% 39.6% 158 N/A

Satisfieddissatisfied2018 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

71.7% 16.9% 11.5% 157 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 83.4% 7.3% 9.3% 216 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 2 I have enough information to do my job well. 80.5% 9.9% 9.6% 213 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 70.7% 12.6% 16.7% 216 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 81.3% 8.7% 10.0% 216 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 5 I like the kind of work I do. 86.9% 6.2% 6.8% 214 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. 83.6% 7.9% 8.5% 216 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 95.1% 2.9% 2.0% 212 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 91.6% 6.4% 2.0% 216 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 50.6% 13.1% 36.2% 215 1

Agree-disagree 2017 10 *My workload is reasonable. 52.5% 17.4% 30.1% 216 0

Agree-disagree 2017 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 64.8% 18.1% 17.1% 214 0

Agree-disagree 2017 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. 90.8% 3.3% 5.9% 214 0

Agree-disagree 2017 13 The work I do is important. 90.8% 7.1% 2.1% 215 0

Agree-disagree 2017 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform 

their jobs well. 90.6% 5.0% 4.5% 215 0

Agree-disagree 2017 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 76.4% 12.9% 10.8% 210 5

Agree-disagree 2017 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 88.1% 9.1% 2.8% 215 0

Agree-disagree 2017 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 77.0% 13.4% 9.6% 201 15

Agree-disagree 2017 18 My training needs are assessed. 63.9% 17.4% 18.7% 215 0

Agree-disagree 2017 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). 66.8% 16.3% 17.0% 213 3

Agree-disagree 2017 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 79.8% 11.9% 8.4% 216 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 59.1% 20.1% 20.7% 213 3

Agree-disagree 2017 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 52.3% 27.2% 20.5% 198 15

Agree-disagree 2017 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 41.8% 33.0% 25.3% 197 19

Agree-disagree 2017 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 40.7% 29.5% 29.8% 204 10

Agree-disagree 2017 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 52.6% 28.6% 18.8% 199 14

Agree-disagree 2017 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 78.4% 12.5% 9.1% 214 1

Agree-disagree 2017 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 65.4% 24.2% 10.4% 209 4

Good-poor 2017 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 94.2% 5.2% 0.6% 216 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 29 *The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals. 85.5% 9.2% 5.3% 213 2

Agree-disagree 2017 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 63.9% 19.8% 16.3% 210 4

Agree-disagree 2017 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 68.5% 16.3% 15.2% 208 4

Agree-disagree 2017 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 56.6% 26.3% 17.1% 209 5

Agree-disagree 2017 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 29.3% 33.5% 37.2% 198 17

Agree-disagree 2017 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities

and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 69.6% 19.2% 11.2% 202 13

Agree-disagree 2017 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 90.6% 5.8% 3.5% 214 1

Agree-disagree 2017 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 80.6% 9.7% 9.7% 215 0

Agree-disagree 2017 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not

tolerated. 63.5% 19.6% 16.9% 204 11

Agree-disagree 2017 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.

82.1% 10.3% 7.5% 196 17

Agree-disagree 2017 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 93.5% 3.4% 3.1% 210 3

Agree-disagree 2017 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 86.5% 7.0% 6.5% 215 N/A
Trend Core Survey

Agree-disagree 2017 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 62.6% 15.4% 22.0% 201 14

Agree-disagree 2017 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 86.7% 6.8% 6.5% 215 0

Agree-disagree 2017 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 74.8% 13.1% 12.1% 215 0

Agree-disagree 2017 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 72.4% 14.5% 13.1% 211 1

Agree-disagree 2017 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 74.6% 19.2% 6.2% 200 15

Agree-disagree 2017 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 72.9% 15.2% 11.8% 214 0

Agree-disagree 2017 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 81.6% 9.8% 8.5% 212 1

Agree-disagree 2017 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 83.6% 8.5% 7.9% 215 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 85.1% 7.6% 7.3% 215 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 91.8% 4.8% 3.4% 212 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 76.6% 12.4% 11.0% 215 N/A

Good-poor 2017 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 79.9% 12.6% 7.5% 214 N/A

Agree-disagree 2017 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce. 58.1% 20.1% 21.9% 210 5

Agree-disagree 2017 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 71.3% 16.5% 12.2% 206 9

Agree-disagree 2017 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 80.5% 13.5% 6.0% 207 6

Agree-disagree 2017 56 *Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. 71.5% 12.8% 15.7% 213 2

Agree-disagree 2017 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and

objectives. 76.7% 13.3% 10.1% 209 5

Agree-disagree 2017 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources). 71.7% 11.9% 16.4% 209 5

Agree-disagree 2017 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 72.7% 11.5% 15.8% 210 4

Good-poor 2017 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your

immediate supervisor? 67.4% 18.7% 13.9% 209 5

Agree-disagree 2017 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 64.6% 21.7% 13.7% 208 7

Agree-disagree 2017 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 74.9% 13.9% 11.1% 209 5

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

67.1% 13.9% 19.0% 212 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on

in your organization? 65.4% 17.2% 17.4% 214 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

63.8% 18.2% 18.0% 213 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

61.2% 20.1% 18.7% 214 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

39.3% 28.7% 32.0% 214 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

64.4% 21.4% 14.2% 215 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

74.9% 11.8% 13.3% 213 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

45.8% 18.9% 35.3% 212 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2017 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

77.9% 12.3% 9.8% 215 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 85.9% 6.1% 8.0% 191 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 2 I have enough information to do my job well. 84.5% 8.2% 7.3% 188 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 79.7% 9.7% 10.5% 189 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 85.5% 9.0% 5.5% 188 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 5 I like the kind of work I do. 89.4% 7.7% 2.9% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. 82.7% 10.3% 6.9% 187 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 95.1% 1.9% 3.1% 191 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 94.4% 2.7% 2.8% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 54.3% 11.2% 34.5% 191 0

Agree-disagree 2016 10 *My workload is reasonable. 57.7% 13.4% 28.9% 191 0

Agree-disagree 2016 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 75.2% 11.0% 13.8% 187 0

Agree-disagree 2016 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. 90.7% 5.0% 4.3% 190 0

Agree-disagree 2016 13 The work I do is important. 93.0% 4.6% 2.4% 186 0

Agree-disagree 2016 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace)

allow employees to perform their jobs well. 89.6% 4.0% 6.4% 191 0

Agree-disagree 2016 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 77.2% 10.2% 12.6% 189 1

Agree-disagree 2016 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 88.1% 7.0% 4.9% 189 1

Agree-disagree 2016 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 77.5% 15.0% 7.6% 180 11

Agree-disagree 2016 18 My training needs are assessed. 69.6% 17.5% 12.9% 189 2

Agree-disagree 2016 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). 68.0% 12.6% 19.4% 187 4

Agree-disagree 2016 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 86.9% 6.6% 6.5% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 72.8% 11.2% 16.0% 189 2

Agree-disagree 2016 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 53.9% 24.5% 21.5% 181 10

Agree-disagree 2016 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 49.1% 25.8% 25.0% 172 18

Agree-disagree 2016 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 45.1% 27.8% 27.1% 180 10

Agree-disagree 2016 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 50.7% 27.9% 21.5% 173 16

Agree-disagree 2016 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 82.6% 8.2% 9.2% 189 1

Agree-disagree 2016 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 68.5% 24.2% 7.3% 181 9

Good-poor 2016 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 94.0% 2.6% 3.5% 190 N/A
Trend Core Survey

Agree-disagree 2016 29 *The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals. 85.8% 8.0% 6.2% 187

2

Agree-disagree 2016 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 68.7% 18.9% 12.5% 188

2

Agree-disagree 2016 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 77.0% 13.0% 10.0% 187

2

Agree-disagree 2016 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 72.5% 14.3% 13.2% 186

4

Agree-disagree 2016 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 36.5% 28.0% 35.5% 172 17

Agree-disagree 2016 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities

and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 73.8% 18.2% 8.0% 173 16

Agree-disagree 2016 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 92.8% 3.5% 3.7% 186

4

Agree-disagree 2016 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 78.7% 10.5% 10.8% 186

3

Agree-disagree 2016 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not

tolerated. 67.3% 20.7% 12.0% 179 10

Agree-disagree 2016 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.

86.8% 9.5% 3.7% 172 13

Agree-disagree 2016 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 93.1% 4.2% 2.8% 190

0

Agree-disagree 2016 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 89.8% 6.3% 3.8% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 72.8% 14.2% 13.1% 181

8

Agree-disagree 2016 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 88.5% 7.2% 4.3% 189

1

Agree-disagree 2016 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 80.7% 11.5% 7.9% 189

1

Agree-disagree 2016 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 75.5% 13.3% 11.1% 186

1

Agree-disagree 2016 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 81.6% 12.5% 5.9% 172 18

Agree-disagree 2016 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 75.2% 14.1% 10.7% 186

2

Agree-disagree 2016 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 85.2% 10.0% 4.8% 188

2

Agree-disagree 2016 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 88.3% 4.9% 6.7% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 89.0% 5.3% 5.7% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 88.9% 5.1% 6.0% 188 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 83.0% 7.8% 9.3% 190 N/A

Good-poor 2016 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 81.9% 10.8% 7.3% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 2016 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce. 75.0% 13.0% 12.0% 190

0

Agree-disagree 2016 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 82.1% 13.5% 4.4% 185

3

Agree-disagree 2016 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 82.7% 11.6% 5.7% 181

7

Agree-disagree 2016 56 *Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. 86.0% 7.2% 6.7% 188

2

Agree-disagree 2016 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and

objectives. 82.6% 10.8% 6.5% 187

2

Agree-disagree 2016 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources). 80.7% 8.2% 11.1% 186

1

Agree-disagree 2016 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 79.1% 9.3% 11.6% 188

1

Good-poor 2016 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your

immediate supervisor? 81.5% 11.1% 7.5% 183

7

Agree-disagree 2016 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 79.3% 12.5% 8.2% 190

0

Agree-disagree 2016 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 81.7% 11.8% 6.5% 184

5

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

70.0% 16.0% 14.0% 190 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on

in your organization? 79.8% 9.4% 10.7% 190 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

65.9% 15.9% 18.1% 189 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

74.7% 14.4% 10.9% 189 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

47.3% 27.2% 25.5% 186 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

71.2% 18.8% 10.0% 189 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

81.6% 8.8% 9.6% 190 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

48.2% 12.5% 39.2% 190 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2016 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

83.3% 9.4% 7.3% 190 N/A

Agree-disagree 20151 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 86.0% 9.8% 4.3% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 20152 I have enough information to do my job well. 82.5% 11.4% 6.1% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 20153 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 80.6% 8.5% 10.9% 147 N/A

Agree-disagree 20154 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 87.2% 7.1% 5.7% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 20155 I like the kind of work I do. 91.3% 3.3% 5.4% 145 N/A

Agree-disagree 20156 I know what is expected of me on the job. 84.8% 7.8% 7.4% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 20157 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 97.8% 0.7% 1.5% 147 N/A

Agree-disagree 20158 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 91.9% 5.9% 2.2% 147 N/A

Agree-disagree 20159 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 56.7% 14.3% 29.0% 147

1

Agree-disagree 2015 10 *My workload is reasonable. 55.7% 19.9% 24.4% 147

1

Agree-disagree 2015 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 68.6% 16.0% 15.4% 144

1

Agree-disagree 2015 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. 91.1% 4.6% 4.3% 144

1

Agree-disagree 2015 13 The work I do is important. 92.7% 7.3% 0.0% 144

1
Trend Core Survey

Agree-disagree 2015 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace)

allow employees to perform their jobs well. 95.6% 2.2% 2.2% 146 1

Agree-disagree 2015 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 72.4% 11.8% 15.8% 144 4

Agree-disagree 2015 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 87.2% 8.5% 4.3% 145 2

Agree-disagree 2015 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 78.5% 15.0% 6.5% 133 14

Agree-disagree 2015 18 My training needs are assessed. 76.2% 16.0% 7.9% 146 2

Agree-disagree 2015 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). 65.5% 18.1% 16.4% 144 4

Agree-disagree 2015 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 79.1% 12.3% 8.6% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 2015 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 76.1% 14.5% 9.4% 146 2

Agree-disagree 2015 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 52.5% 26.4% 21.1% 134 12

Agree-disagree 2015 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 55.2% 25.8% 19.0% 129 18

Agree-disagree 2015 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 46.1% 30.2% 23.7% 139 8

Agree-disagree 2015 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 59.3% 24.2% 16.6% 130 16

Agree-disagree 2015 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 86.7% 8.1% 5.2% 145 2

Agree-disagree 2015 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 68.0% 26.5% 5.4% 142 6

Good-poor 2015 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 87.1% 10.6% 2.3% 147 N/A

Agree-disagree 2015 29 *The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals. 92.2% 5.1% 2.7% 144 2

Agree-disagree 2015 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 67.3% 17.3% 15.4% 140 6

Agree-disagree 2015 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 75.5% 13.7% 10.8% 143 4

Agree-disagree 2015 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 61.1% 21.9% 17.0% 142 4

Agree-disagree 2015 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 27.2% 28.5% 44.3% 132 13

Agree-disagree 2015 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities

and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 73.8% 17.7% 8.6% 138 10

Agree-disagree 2015 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 95.6% 3.9% 0.5% 144 4

Agree-disagree 2015 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 86.5% 7.8% 5.7% 145 2

Agree-disagree 2015 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not

tolerated. 68.5% 20.7% 10.8% 131 15

Agree-disagree 2015 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.

82.1% 13.8% 4.1% 131 15

Agree-disagree 2015 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 95.4% 4.6% 0.0% 147 1

Agree-disagree 2015 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 89.9% 8.1% 1.9% 147 N/A

Agree-disagree 2015 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 66.9% 20.3% 12.8% 138 10

Agree-disagree 2015 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 92.5% 4.2% 3.3% 145 2

Agree-disagree 2015 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 78.1% 13.5% 8.4% 146 2

Agree-disagree 2015 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 72.3% 13.9% 13.8% 147 1

Agree-disagree 2015 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 80.3% 19.7% 0.0% 136 11

Agree-disagree 2015 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 77.3% 12.4% 10.3% 145 1

Agree-disagree 2015 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 87.5% 9.4% 3.1% 146 2

Agree-disagree 2015 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 86.1% 7.5% 6.4% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 2015 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 89.7% 7.1% 3.2% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 2015 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 93.2% 4.6% 2.3% 147 N/A

Agree-disagree 2015 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 78.4% 15.5% 6.2% 148 N/A

Good-poor 2015 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 81.0% 16.9% 2.0% 147 N/A

Agree-disagree 2015 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce. 67.9% 17.9% 14.2% 146 1

Agree-disagree 2015 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 73.4% 19.8% 6.8% 138 7

Agree-disagree 2015 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 83.4% 13.9% 2.7% 135 10

Agree-disagree 2015 56 *Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. 84.6% 11.0% 4.4% 144 2

Agree-disagree 2015 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and

objectives. 85.3% 10.7% 4.1% 144 3

Agree-disagree 2015 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources). 79.4% 9.5% 11.1% 145 3

Agree-disagree 2015 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 78.0% 13.7% 8.4% 142 6

Good-poor 2015 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your

immediate supervisor? 77.3% 16.6% 6.1% 143 5

Agree-disagree 2015 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 75.9% 18.3% 5.7% 147 1

Agree-disagree 2015 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 85.5% 10.6% 3.9% 142 6

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

71.2% 14.8% 14.0% 148 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on

in your organization? 76.5% 15.5% 8.0% 148 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

65.3% 16.4% 18.2% 147 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

66.7% 22.8% 10.5% 146 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

46.0% 28.1% 25.9% 147 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

80.2% 15.5% 4.3% 147 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

83.3% 8.1% 8.6% 148 N/A
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Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

42.2% 19.5% 38.2% 148 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2015 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

85.6% 11.3% 3.1% 148 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 73.9% 14.2% 11.9% 157 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 2 I have enough information to do my job well. 78.5% 14.8% 6.7% 155 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 70.6% 12.3% 17.1% 155 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 78.0% 12.4% 9.6% 157 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 5 I like the kind of work I do. 87.1% 9.2% 3.8% 156 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. 81.1% 11.0% 7.9% 155 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 97.6% 1.2% 1.2% 156 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 94.8% 2.8% 2.4% 155 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 47.3% 17.5% 35.2% 156 0

Agree-disagree 2014 10 *My workload is reasonable. 50.0% 17.3% 32.6% 155 0

Agree-disagree 2014 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 58.8% 16.1% 25.0% 146 0

Agree-disagree 2014 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. 89.4% 6.1% 4.5% 156 0

Agree-disagree 2014 13 The work I do is important. 89.9% 8.9% 1.2% 152 0

Agree-disagree 2014 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace)

allow employees to perform their jobs well. 93.4% 4.1% 2.4% 155 0

Agree-disagree 2014 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 71.0% 14.4% 14.6% 155 1

Agree-disagree 2014 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 81.8% 12.2% 6.0% 157 0

Agree-disagree 2014 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 69.4% 19.3% 11.3% 145 11

Agree-disagree 2014 18 My training needs are assessed. 57.8% 22.7% 19.6% 155 1

Agree-disagree 2014 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). 62.4% 17.5% 20.1% 154 3

Agree-disagree 2014 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 79.7% 10.0% 10.4% 157 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 65.6% 21.8% 12.7% 154 3

Agree-disagree 2014 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 45.0% 32.1% 22.9% 140 14

Agree-disagree 2014 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 43.5% 24.1% 32.3% 139 17

Agree-disagree 2014 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 41.6% 29.9% 28.5% 147 10

Agree-disagree 2014 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 47.3% 33.6% 19.1% 144 13

Agree-disagree 2014 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 74.4% 11.6% 14.1% 155 1

Agree-disagree 2014 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 64.9% 26.2% 8.9% 152 5

Good-poor 2014 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 89.1% 9.3% 1.6% 156 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 29 *The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals. 83.1% 9.3% 7.6% 153 2

Agree-disagree 2014 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 59.5% 21.9% 18.6% 148 7

Agree-disagree 2014 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 65.1% 19.3% 15.6% 154 0

Agree-disagree 2014 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 53.9% 25.1% 20.9% 150 5

Agree-disagree 2014 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 21.7% 28.4% 49.9% 141 12

Agree-disagree 2014 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities

and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 70.7% 22.0% 7.3% 142 11

Agree-disagree 2014 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 93.6% 5.4% 1.1% 153 1

Agree-disagree 2014 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 92.8% 4.3% 3.0% 152 2

Agree-disagree 2014 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not

tolerated. 64.4% 21.0% 14.6% 140 15

Agree-disagree 2014 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.

77.3% 15.7% 6.9% 137 17

Agree-disagree 2014 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 91.3% 5.3% 3.4% 155 0

Agree-disagree 2014 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 78.9% 14.3% 6.9% 154 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 58.1% 19.1% 22.8% 148 6

Agree-disagree 2014 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 90.6% 3.5% 6.0% 152 2

Agree-disagree 2014 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 76.0% 12.6% 11.4% 152 1

Agree-disagree 2014 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 70.7% 17.6% 11.7% 150 1

Agree-disagree 2014 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 82.9% 11.8% 5.3% 134 20

Agree-disagree 2014 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 69.2% 16.6% 14.2% 151 2

Agree-disagree 2014 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 79.3% 12.3% 8.5% 152 2

Agree-disagree 2014 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 87.2% 6.0% 6.8% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 89.2% 2.6% 8.2% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 89.3% 6.1% 4.6% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 79.7% 6.5% 13.8% 153 N/A

Good-poor 2014 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 80.6% 8.2% 11.2% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2014 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce. 63.8% 18.4% 17.8% 150 3

Agree-disagree 2014 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 71.9% 16.0% 12.1% 144 9

Agree-disagree 2014 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 78.3% 18.2% 3.5% 139 11

Agree-disagree 2014 56 *Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. 73.9% 18.9% 7.2% 150 2

Agree-disagree 2014 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and

objectives. 82.8% 12.4% 4.8% 145 8

Agree-disagree 2014 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources). 69.6% 12.2% 18.1% 149 3

Agree-disagree 2014 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 70.6% 13.1% 16.3% 150 2
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Good-poor 2014 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your

immediate supervisor? 77.4% 11.0% 11.6% 137 14

Agree-disagree 2014 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 68.1% 21.5% 10.4% 152 0

Agree-disagree 2014 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 83.6% 11.6% 4.9% 148 3

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

61.5% 22.1% 16.4% 151 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on

in your organization? 70.2% 21.4% 8.4% 151 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

56.1% 23.7% 20.2% 151 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

55.4% 28.9% 15.7% 152 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

28.0% 38.1% 33.9% 149 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

63.3% 25.7% 11.0% 151 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

71.6% 17.3% 11.1% 152 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

39.0% 17.4% 43.6% 150 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2014 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

73.1% 16.8% 10.1% 152 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 73.9% 14.3% 11.7% 166 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 2 I have enough information to do my job well. 78.5% 12.1% 9.4% 164 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 65.3% 18.1% 16.6% 163 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 78.9% 12.1% 9.0% 165 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 5 I like the kind of work I do. 88.3% 6.9% 4.8% 160 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. 81.2% 10.9% 7.9% 166 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 95.1% 4.1% 0.8% 164 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 90.5% 6.4% 3.0% 166 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 42.5% 20.2% 37.4% 166 0

Agree-disagree 2013 10 *My workload is reasonable. 51.7% 21.3% 27.0% 165 0

Agree-disagree 2013 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 62.3% 16.8% 20.8% 163 0

Agree-disagree 2013 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. 84.4% 11.2% 4.5% 164 1

Agree-disagree 2013 13 The work I do is important. 91.3% 6.0% 2.7% 161 0

Agree-disagree 2013 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace)

allow employees to perform their jobs well. 94.3% 3.2% 2.5% 164 0

Agree-disagree 2013 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 74.9% 12.5% 12.6% 163 3

Agree-disagree 2013 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 82.0% 13.5% 4.4% 161 3

Agree-disagree 2013 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 70.6% 18.8% 10.6% 154 12

Agree-disagree 2013 18 My training needs are assessed. 57.5% 21.3% 21.2% 165 0

Agree-disagree 2013 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). 66.3% 18.7% 15.0% 160 5

Agree-disagree 2013 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 76.2% 14.2% 9.6% 165 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 64.7% 19.5% 15.7% 160 6

Agree-disagree 2013 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 47.5% 30.6% 21.9% 155 9

Agree-disagree 2013 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 47.0% 29.3% 23.8% 147 18

Agree-disagree 2013 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 40.9% 32.6% 26.6% 160 6

Agree-disagree 2013 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 48.0% 29.7% 22.3% 153 12

Agree-disagree 2013 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 75.0% 11.8% 13.2% 165 1

Agree-disagree 2013 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 57.8% 31.5% 10.7% 158 8

Good-poor 2013 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 90.0% 9.2% 0.8% 166 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 29 *The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals. 81.4% 16.3% 2.2% 164 1

Agree-disagree 2013 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 56.5% 19.9% 23.6% 159 6

Agree-disagree 2013 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 58.7% 24.0% 17.3% 161 3

Agree-disagree 2013 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 54.4% 25.2% 20.4% 161 3

Agree-disagree 2013 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 23.4% 28.8% 47.8% 145 18

Agree-disagree 2013 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities

and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 66.7% 26.2% 7.1% 156 9

Agree-disagree 2013 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 94.1% 5.9% 0.0% 161 3

Agree-disagree 2013 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 88.8% 10.1% 1.1% 166 0

Agree-disagree 2013 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not

tolerated. 62.9% 20.9% 16.2% 152 13

Agree-disagree 2013 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.

79.9% 14.0% 6.0% 147 18

Agree-disagree 2013 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 90.2% 7.6% 2.2% 164 0

Agree-disagree 2013 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 74.4% 15.3% 10.4% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 54.8% 25.2% 19.9% 157 7

Agree-disagree 2013 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 85.6% 8.1% 6.3% 164 0

Agree-disagree 2013 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 77.0% 11.9% 11.1% 163 0

Agree-disagree 2013 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 73.8% 15.1% 11.0% 161 1

Agree-disagree 2013 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 80.8% 15.8% 3.4% 151 12
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Agree-disagree 2013 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 71.5% 18.4% 10.2% 164 0

Agree-disagree 2013 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 78.7% 12.4% 8.8% 163 1

Agree-disagree 2013 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 88.0% 6.4% 5.6% 164 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 89.2% 6.3% 4.6% 164 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 92.3% 5.4% 2.3% 162 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 83.0% 9.2% 7.8% 164 N/A

Good-poor 2013 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 85.2% 9.2% 5.7% 164 N/A

Agree-disagree 2013 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce. 54.7% 25.3% 19.9% 161 3

Agree-disagree 2013 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 69.0% 19.6% 11.4% 156 7

Agree-disagree 2013 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 77.7% 17.9% 4.4% 158 5

Agree-disagree 2013 56 *Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. 80.4% 12.9% 6.7% 162 2

Agree-disagree 2013 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and

objectives. 78.9% 16.4% 4.7% 158 6

Agree-disagree 2013 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources). 70.0% 16.6% 13.4% 164 0

Agree-disagree 2013 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 69.5% 15.9% 14.6% 161 3

Good-poor 2013 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your

immediate supervisor? 64.9% 20.4% 14.7% 159 5

Agree-disagree 2013 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 66.3% 21.9% 11.8% 164 0

Agree-disagree 2013 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 78.7% 15.8% 5.5% 161 3

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

59.5% 21.1% 19.4% 163 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on

in your organization? 65.4% 21.5% 13.1% 163 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

55.3% 24.1% 20.6% 162 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

55.6% 26.4% 18.0% 164 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

36.4% 32.1% 31.5% 164 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

62.2% 24.6% 13.2% 164 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

70.5% 18.5% 11.0% 164 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

39.4% 21.5% 39.1% 162 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2013 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

70.8% 16.9% 12.3% 164 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 78.6% 14.9% 6.5% 154 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 2 I have enough information to do my job well. 80.8% 11.2% 8.1% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 70.9% 17.0% 12.1% 151 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 80.9% 10.5% 8.6% 151 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 5 I like the kind of work I do. 88.5% 7.8% 3.6% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. 80.2% 10.9% 8.9% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 98.6% 1.4% 0.0% 154 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 90.7% 6.9% 2.4% 154 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 57.6% 17.0% 25.5% 153 0

Agree-disagree 2012 10 *My workload is reasonable. 52.3% 14.0% 33.8% 152 0

Agree-disagree 2012 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 64.2% 15.3% 20.4% 153 0

Agree-disagree 2012 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. 84.3% 10.0% 5.7% 153 1

Agree-disagree 2012 13 The work I do is important. 93.4% 4.8% 1.8% 153 1

Agree-disagree 2012 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace)

allow employees to perform their jobs well. 94.9% 4.7% 0.4% 153 0

Agree-disagree 2012 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 76.4% 14.3% 9.3% 151 3

Agree-disagree 2012 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 81.0% 15.6% 3.4% 153 1

Agree-disagree 2012 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 73.4% 12.9% 13.7% 144 9

Agree-disagree 2012 18 My training needs are assessed. 62.4% 21.2% 16.4% 153 1

Agree-disagree 2012 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). 66.7% 20.0% 13.3% 153 1

Agree-disagree 2012 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 77.1% 13.6% 9.3% 152 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 73.5% 15.9% 10.7% 152 2

Agree-disagree 2012 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 49.8% 34.3% 16.0% 144 10

Agree-disagree 2012 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 43.3% 34.3% 22.4% 139 15

Agree-disagree 2012 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 41.3% 31.5% 27.2% 148 6

Agree-disagree 2012 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 51.0% 31.2% 17.8% 144 10

Agree-disagree 2012 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 82.0% 10.1% 7.9% 153 1

Agree-disagree 2012 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 65.8% 24.9% 9.3% 146 8

Good-poor 2012 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 94.5% 5.5% 0.0% 154 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 29 *The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals. 88.0% 8.5% 3.6% 149 1

Agree-disagree 2012 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 57.6% 20.1% 22.3% 149 3

Agree-disagree 2012 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 67.6% 19.3% 13.1% 151 1

Agree-disagree 2012 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 55.4% 24.3% 20.2% 149 3
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Agree-disagree 2012 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 29.5% 37.1% 33.4% 135 15

Agree-disagree 2012 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities

and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 68.6% 21.5% 9.9% 145 6

Agree-disagree 2012 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 93.7% 5.6% 0.6% 152 0

Agree-disagree 2012 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 88.4% 7.1% 4.5% 148 4

Agree-disagree 2012 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not

tolerated. 66.6% 21.2% 12.2% 147 5

Agree-disagree 2012 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.

82.4% 13.2% 4.4% 138 14

Agree-disagree 2012 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 88.3% 7.5% 4.1% 151 0

Agree-disagree 2012 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 83.1% 13.7% 3.2% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 65.4% 21.4% 13.2% 142 10

Agree-disagree 2012 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 90.6% 6.0% 3.4% 153 0

Agree-disagree 2012 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 75.8% 17.3% 6.9% 152 1

Agree-disagree 2012 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 72.7% 17.0% 10.3% 150 2

Agree-disagree 2012 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 79.4% 16.3% 4.4% 140 12

Agree-disagree 2012 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 71.1% 16.7% 12.2% 151 1

Agree-disagree 2012 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 81.8% 11.7% 6.5% 150 1

Agree-disagree 2012 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 87.2% 8.6% 4.2% 151 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 92.0% 4.2% 3.8% 152 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 83.3% 10.5% 6.3% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 79.4% 14.3% 6.3% 153 N/A

Good-poor 2012 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 82.0% 14.3% 3.7% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2012 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce. 60.7% 20.8% 18.6% 151 1

Agree-disagree 2012 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 70.5% 18.0% 11.5% 147 5

Agree-disagree 2012 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 81.0% 13.6% 5.4% 148 4

Agree-disagree 2012 56 *Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. 81.5% 11.5% 7.0% 152 0

Agree-disagree 2012 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and

objectives. 83.2% 11.1% 5.7% 147 4

Agree-disagree 2012 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources). 72.0% 15.6% 12.4% 150 2

Agree-disagree 2012 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 71.7% 16.9% 11.4% 148 3

Good-poor 2012 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your

immediate supervisor? 69.9% 24.6% 5.6% 147 6

Agree-disagree 2012 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 66.5% 21.2% 12.4% 152 0

Agree-disagree 2012 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 84.0% 11.2% 4.9% 147 3

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

65.3% 21.2% 13.5% 153 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on

in your organization? 72.9% 15.9% 11.1% 153 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

56.2% 26.0% 17.8% 153 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

60.0% 28.1% 11.9% 152 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

37.1% 32.5% 30.5% 153 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

63.6% 27.8% 8.6% 153 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

73.6% 18.2% 8.2% 153 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

37.4% 20.0% 42.7% 153 N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2012 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

74.9% 15.5% 9.6% 153 N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 2 I have enough information to do my job well. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 5 I like the kind of work I do. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. . . . -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. . . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 10 *My workload is reasonable. . . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. . . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. . . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 13 The work I do is important. . . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace)

allow employees to perform their jobs well.

. . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. . . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. . . . --

Agree-disagree 2011 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. . . . --
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Agree-disagree 2011 18 My training needs are assessed.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 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).

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.

... -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.

... --

Good-poor 2011 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit?

... -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 29 *The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities

and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring).

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not

tolerated.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 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.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work.

... -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say.

... -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 49 My supervisor treats me with respect.

... -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance.

... -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

... -- N/A

Good-poor 2011 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?

... -- N/A

Agree-disagree 2011 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 56 *Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and

objectives.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources).

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives.

... --

Good-poor 2011 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your

immediate supervisor?

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.

... --

Agree-disagree 2011 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs.

... --

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on

in your organization?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?

... -- N/A

Satisfied

-dissatisfied

2011 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

... -- N/A
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* 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.

The rows above do not include results for any item or year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.