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U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (Review Commission) seeks feedback from employees every year 

through the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). The FEVS measures how employees feel about their work environment, 

leadership, work/life balance, and other aspects of the agency. Accomplishing the mission of the agency depends on having the right 

people, doing the right work, with the right qualifications and skills, at the right time. The Review Commission’s success depends on the 

talent and motivation of its workforce, which is enhanced by the agency’s efforts to seek employees’ feedback and respond to their 

needs and concerns.

1. Interpretation of Results: The 2023 FEVS provided employees with the opportunity to candidly share their perceptions of 

their work experiences, their agency, and their leaders. The views of the Review Commission’s employees present leadership 

with a broad diversity of opinions on topics ranging from hiring and retention to organizational effectiveness. The results of 

the 2023 FEVS were reviewed and analyzed to determine patterns and themes which identify the Review Commission’s

strengths and challenges.

The FEVS included 90 items that measure employees’ perceptions about how effectively the Review Commission manages 

its workforce. The survey questions were grouped into several topic areas including employee engagement, global 

satisfaction, performance confidence, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

There were 32 questions that received 100 percent positive responses. Examples of these questions include:

• Q3: My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.

• Q4: I know what is expected of me on the job.

• Q7: I know how my work relates to the agency's goals.

• Q9: I have enough information to do my job well.

• Q11: I am held accountable for the quality of work I produce.

• Q12: I have a clear idea of how well I am doing my job.

• Q13: I have the autonomy to decide how I do my job.

• Q15: The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.

• Q37: My organization is successful at accomplishing its mission.

• Q48: Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.
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• Q49: My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.

• Q52: I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

• Q72: Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?

• Q74: My supervisor demonstrates a commitment to workforce diversity (e.g., recruitment, promotion opportunities, 

development).

The highest percent negative items include the following:

• Q71: Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? 18%

• Q17: In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 12%

• Q40: Information is openly shared in my organization. 10%

• Q14: I can make decisions about my work without getting permission first. 9%

Overall, the results from the 2023 FEVS are favorable. In fact, 89 items were identified as strengths (65% positive or higher), 

and 0 items were identified as challenges (35% negative or higher). The results continue to show that our employees believe 

that they do important work and understand how their work supports the goals and mission of our agency. The Review 

Commission values its employees and recognizes the importance of providing a work environment that is safe, conducive to 

professional growth, and an overall great place to work. Insight garnered from the 2023 FEVS (e.g., communication with 

leadership and among different work units) provides an opportunity for the agency to identify potential challenges, which can 

lead to the implementation of appropriate corrective measures.

2. How the survey was conducted: The 2023 FEVS was conducted by OPM. Survey invitations were distributed to Review 

Commission employees by individual electronic mail messages from OPM. The survey administration period began on May 

16, 2023, and ended on July 14, 2023. The Review Commission’s Executive Director informed employees about the survey 

invitation and encouraged them to participate. Survey results were collected by OPM and forwarded to the Executive 

Director for review and evaluation. Survey participation was voluntary, and all responses are confidential and anonymous. 

When OPM delivered the survey results, no information was provided to tie responses to individual employees.

For more information about the survey visit: https://www.opm.gov/fevs/about/

Description of sample: OPM used a hybrid-sampling survey methodology. Consequently, all permanent Review 

Commission employees on-board on or before November 30, 2022, were invited to participate. Contractors were not eligible 

to participate in the FEVS.

Survey items and response choices: All survey items and response choices required by 5 CFR § 250.302 were included in 

the 2023 FEVS and are included in the Review Commission’s survey results on pages 4-9 of this document.
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3. Number of employees surveyed, number responded, and representativeness: The survey was distributed to 43

employees and 18 responded. The overall response rate was nearly 42 percent. The survey pool is representative of the 

agency population and includes permanent employees (supervisors, non-supervisors, managers, and executives).
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Response

Type

Percent

Positive

Strongly

Agree/

Always/

Very

Good/ 

Very

Satisfied

%

Agree/

Most of

the 

time/

Good/

Satisfied

%

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree/

Sometimes/

Fair/ 

Neither

Satisfied 

nor

Dissatisfied

%

Disagree/

Rarely/

Poor/

Dissatisfied

%

Strongly

Disagree/

Never/

Very Poor/

Very

Dissatisfied

%

Percent

Negative

Strongly

Agree/

Always/

Very

Good/

Very

Satisfied

N

Agree/

Most of

the

time/

Good/

Satisfied

N

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree/

Sometimes/

Fair/

Neither

Satisfied

nor

Dissatisfied

N

Disagree/

Rarely/

Poor/

Dissatisfied

N

Strongly

Disagree/

Never/

Very Poor/

Very

Dissatisfied

N

Item

Response

Total**

N

Do Not

Know/ No

Basis to

Judge/

There have

been no

recent

hires in my

work unit /

I do

not have

any

accessibility

needs

N

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*I am given a real opportunity to improve 

my skills in my organization. Agree-disagree 90% 45% 46% 10% 0% 0% 0% 8 8 2 0 0 18 N/A

2

I feel encouraged to come up with new and 

better ways of doing things. Agree-disagree 90% 45% 46% 10% 0% 0% 0% 8 8 2 0 0 18 N/A

3

My work gives me a feeling of personal 

accomplishment. Agree-disagree 100% 38% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7 11 0 0 0 18 N/A

4 I know what is expected of me on the job. Agree-disagree 100% 60% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11 7 0 0 0 18 N/A

5 *My workload is reasonable. Agree-disagree 93% 43% 50% 7% 0% 0% 0% 8 9 1 0 0 18 N/A

6 *My talents are used well in the workplace. Agree-disagree 88% 32% 57% 7% 5% 0% 5% 6 10 1 1 0 18 N/A

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*I know how my work relates to the 

agency's goals. Agree-disagree 100% 65% 35% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12 6 0 0 0 18 N/A

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*I can disclose a suspected violation of any 

law, rule, or regulation without fear of 

reprisal. Agree-disagree 91% 55% 36% 9% 0% 0% 0% 10 6 2 0 0 18 0

9

I have enough information to do my job 

well. Agree-disagree 100% 51% 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9 9 0 0 0 18 N/A

10

I receive the training I need to do my job 

well. Agree-disagree 89% 51% 38% 11% 0% 0% 0% 9 7 2 0 0 18 N/A

11

I am held accountable for the quality of 

work I produce. Agree-disagree 100% 63% 37% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11 7 0 0 0 18 N/A

12

I have a clear idea of how well I am doing 

my job. Agree-disagree 100% 61% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11 7 0 0 0 18 N/A

13

I have the autonomy to decide how I do my 

job. Agree-disagree 100% 55% 45% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10 8 0 0 0 18 N/A

14

I can make decisions about my work without 

getting permission first. Agree-disagree 79% 35% 44% 12% 4% 5% 9% 6 8 2 1 1 18 N/A

15

*The people I work with cooperate to get the 

job done. Agree-disagree 100% 61% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11 7 0 0 0 18 N/A

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*In my work unit, differences in 

performance are recognized in a meaningful 

way. Agree-disagree 55% 16% 39% 33% 12% 0% 12%36520 162

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Employees in my work unit share job 

knowledge. Agree-disagree 94% 62% 32% 6% 0% 0% 0% 116100 180

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*My work unit has the job-relevant 

knowledge and skills necessary to 

accomplish organizational goals. Agree-disagree 100% 66% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 126000 180

20

Employees in my work unit meet the needs 

of our customers. Always-never 100% 66% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 126000 180

21

Employees in my work unit contribute 

positively to my agency's performance. Always-never 100% 76% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 134000 170

22

Employees in my work unit produce high-

quality work. Always-never 88% 66% 22% 12% 0% 0% 0% 124200 180

23

Employees in my work unit adapt to 

changing priorities. Always-never 100% 75% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 134000 171

24

New hires in my work unit (i.e., hired in the 

past year) have the right skills to do their 

jobs. Agree-disagree 88% 36% 51% 12% 0% 0% 0%57200 144

25 I can influence decisions in my work unit. Agree-disagree 88% 38% 50% 12% 0% 0% 0%79200 18 N/A

26 I know what my work unit's goals are. Agree-disagree 100% 68% 32% 0% 0% 0% 0% 126000 18 N/A

27

My work unit commits resources to develop 

new ideas (e.g., budget, staff, time, expert 

support). Agree-disagree 73% 32% 41% 27% 0% 0% 0%67500 180

28

My work unit successfully manages 

disruptions to our work. Agree-disagree 95% 50% 45% 5% 0% 0% 0%87100 161

29

Employees in my work unit consistently 

look for new ways to improve how they do 

their work. Agree-disagree 78% 27% 50% 22% 0% 0% 0%58400 171

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Employees in my work unit incorporate new 

ideas into their work. Agree-disagree 85% 26% 59% 15% 0% 0% 0%5 10300 180

31

Employees in my work unit approach 

change as an opportunity. Agree-disagree 79% 26% 53% 21% 0% 0% 0%59400 180

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Employees in my work unit consider 

customer needs a top priority. Agree-disagree 89% 35% 54% 11% 0% 0% 0%79200 180

33

Employees in my work unit consistently 

look for ways to improve customer service. Agree-disagree 82% 29% 53% 18% 0% 0% 0%58300 161

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Employees in my work unit support my need 

to balance my work and personal 

responsibilities. Agree-disagree 100% 48% 52% 0% 0% 0% 0%89000 171

35

Employees are recognized for providing 

high quality products and services. Agree-disagree 70% 40% 30% 30% 0% 0% 0%75500 171

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Employees are protected from health and 

safety hazards on the job. Agree-disagree 95% 64% 32% 5% 0% 0% 0% 116100 180

37

My organization is successful at 

accomplishing its mission. Agree-disagree 100% 66% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 126000 180
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I have a good understanding of my 

organization's priorities. Agree-disagree 100% 61% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0% 117000 18 N/A

39

My organization shares results (for example, 

town halls, email, distribution of reports) 

from the Federal Employee Viewpoint 

Survey (FEVS). Agree-disagree 100% 62% 38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 106000 162

40

Information is openly shared in my 

organization. Agree-disagree 79% 28% 50% 12% 10% 0% 10%59220 180

41

The approval process in my organization 

allows timely delivery of my work. Agree-disagree 89% 59% 30% 11% 0% 0% 0% 106200 180

42

My organization effectively adapts to 

changing government priorities. Agree-disagree 95% 62% 33% 0% 5% 0% 5% 106010 171

43

My organization has prepared me for 

potential physical security threats. Agree-disagree 95% 58% 37% 5% 0% 0% 0% 107100 180

44

My organization has prepared me for 

potential cybersecurity threats. Agree-disagree 95% 56% 39% 5% 0% 0% 0%97100 170

45

In my organization, arbitrary action, 

personal favoritism and/or political coercion 

are not tolerated. Agree-disagree 84% 47% 36% 16% 0% 0% 0%86300 171

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*I recommend my organization as a good 

place to work. Agree-disagree 88% 55% 33% 12% 0% 0% 0% 106200 18 N/A

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*I believe the results of this survey will be 

used to make my agency a better place to 

work. Agree-disagree 84% 49% 35% 11% 5% 0% 5%96210 180

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Supervisors in my work unit support 

employee development. Agree-disagree 100% 76% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 124000 160

49

My supervisor supports my need to balance 

work and other life issues. Agree-disagree 100% 85% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 153000 18 N/A

50 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. Agree-disagree 100% 80% 20% 0% 0% 0% 0% 144000 18 N/A

51 My supervisor treats me with respect. Agree-disagree 100% 73% 27% 0% 0% 0% 0% 135000 18 N/A

52

I have trust and confidence in my 

supervisor. Agree-disagree 100% 78% 22% 0% 0% 0% 0% 144000 18 N/A

53

My supervisor holds me accountable for 

achieving results. Agree-disagree 95% 72% 23% 5% 0% 0% 0% 134100 18 N/A

54

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being 

done by your immediate supervisor? Good-poor 100% 85% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 153000 18 N/A

55

My supervisor provides me with 

constructive suggestions to improve my job 

performance. Agree-disagree 95% 63% 32% 5% 0% 0% 0% 116100 18 N/A

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My supervisor provides me with 

performance feedback throughout the year. Agree-disagree 95% 63% 32% 5% 0% 0% 0% 116100 180

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In my organization, senior leaders generate 

high levels of motivation and commitment 

in the workforce. Agree-disagree 85% 61% 23% 15% 0% 0% 0% 114300 180

58

My organization's senior leaders maintain 

high standards of honesty and integrity. Agree-disagree 95% 67% 28% 5% 0% 0% 0% 125100 180
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*Managers communicate the goals of the 

organization. Agree-disagree 95% 61% 34% 0% 5% 0% 5% 116010 180

60

Managers promote communication among 

different work units (for example, about 

projects, goals, needed resources). Agree-disagree 84% 58% 26% 11% 0% 5% 5% 104201 171

61

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being 

done by the manager directly above your 

immediate supervisor? Good-poor 100% 72% 28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 125000 170

62

I have a high level of respect for my 

organization's senior leaders. Agree-disagree 89% 68% 21% 11% 0% 0% 0% 124200 180

63

Senior leaders demonstrate support for 

Work-Life programs. Agree-disagree 85% 56% 29% 15% 0% 0% 0% 105300 180

64 Management encourages innovation. Agree-disagree 84% 57% 27% 11% 5% 0% 5% 105210 180

65

Management makes effective changes to 

address challenges facing our organization. Agree-disagree 90% 51% 40% 5% 5% 0% 5%97110 180

66

Management involves employees in 

decisions that affect their work. Agree-disagree 79% 44% 35% 17% 5% 0% 5%86310 180

67

*How satisfied are you with your 

involvement in decisions that affect your 

work?

Satisfied-

dissatisfied 84% 36% 48% 11% 5% 0% 5%78210 18 N/A

68

*How satisfied are you with the information 

you receive from management on what's 

going on in your organization?

Satisfied-

dissatisfied 84% 26% 57% 11% 5% 0% 5%59210 17 N/A

69

*How satisfied are you with the recognition 

you receive for doing a good job?

Satisfied-

dissatisfied 84% 49% 35% 11% 5% 0% 5%96210 18 N/A

70

*Considering everything, how satisfied are 

you with your job?

Satisfied-

dissatisfied 100% 31% 69% 0% 0% 0% 0%6 12000 18 N/A

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Considering everything, how satisfied are 

you with your pay?

Satisfied-

dissatisfied 71% 18% 53% 11% 18% 0% 18%49230 18 N/A

72

*Considering everything, how satisfied are 

you with your organization?

Satisfied-

dissatisfied 100% 37% 63% 0% 0% 0% 0%7 11000 18 N/A

73

My organization's management practices 

promote diversity (e.g., outreach, 

recruitment, promotion opportunities). Agree-disagree 81% 52% 29% 19% 0% 0% 0%95300 171

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My supervisor demonstrates a commitment 

to workforce diversity (e.g., recruitment, 

promotion opportunities, development). Agree-disagree 100% 57% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0% 107000 171

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I have similar access to advancement 

opportunities (e.g., promotion, career 

development, training) as others in my work 

unit. Agree-disagree 80% 43% 38% 20% 0% 0% 0%87300 180

76

My supervisor provides opportunities fairly 

to all employees in my work unit (e.g., 

promotions, work assignments). Agree-disagree 100% 73% 27% 0% 0% 0% 0% 114000 153
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In my work unit, excellent work is similarly 

recognized for all employees (e.g., awards, 

acknowledgements). Agree-disagree 81% 64% 17% 19% 0% 0% 0% 10 3 3 0 0 16 2

78

Employees in my work unit make me feel I 

belong. Agree-disagree 100% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9 9 0 0 0 18 0

79

Employees in my work unit care about me 

as a person. Agree-disagree 100% 53% 47% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9 8 0 0 0 17 1

80

I am comfortable expressing opinions that 

are different from other employees in my 

work unit. Agree-disagree 89% 49% 40% 6% 5% 0% 5% 9 7 1 1 0 18 0

81

In my work unit, people's differences are 

respected. Agree-disagree 95% 49% 46% 5% 0% 0% 0% 9 8 1 0 0 18 0

82

I can be successful in my organization being 

myself. Agree-disagree 95% 49% 46% 5% 0% 0% 0% 9 8 1 0 0 18 0

83

I can easily make a request of my 

organization to meet my accessibility needs. Agree-disagree 88% 48% 40% 12% 0% 0% 0% 5 4 1 0 0 10 7

84

My organization responds to my 

accessibility needs in a timely manner. Agree-disagree 88% 48% 40% 12% 0% 0% 0% 5 4 1 0 0 10 6

85

My organization meets my accessibility 

needs. Agree-disagree 88% 48% 40% 12% 0% 0% 0% 5 4 1 0 0 10 6

86 My job inspires me. Agree-disagree 90% 44% 46% 10% 0% 0% 0% 8 8 2 0 0 18 N/A

87

The work I do gives me a sense of 

accomplishment. Agree-disagree 100% 49% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9 9 0 0 0 18 N/A

88

I feel a strong personal attachment to my 

organization. Agree-disagree 65% 43% 21% 35% 0% 0% 0% 8 4 6 0 0 18 N/A

89

I identify with the mission of my 

organization. Agree-disagree 100% 67% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12 6 0 0 0 18 N/A

90

It is important to me that my work 

contribute to the common good. Agree-disagree 95% 73% 22% 5% 0% 0% 0% 13 4 1 0 0 18 N/A

*AES prescribed items as of 2017 (5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C).

**Unweighted count of responses excluding "Do Not Know", "No Basis to Judge", There have been no recent hires in my work unit", or "I do not have any accessibility needs."

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

For confidentiality purposes, a "–c" indicates that there are fewer than 4 responses to Questions 83, 84, or 85 and results are therefore suppressed.
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Performance Dimension: Goal Oriented: Accountability

16. In my work unit poor performers usually (select all that apply):

Response Option

2023

N

2023

%

2022

N

2022

%

Remain in the work unit and improve their performance over time 5 30.8% 8 25.4%

Remain in the work unit and continue to underperform 2 9.8% 3 9.3%

Leave the work unit - removed or transferred 5 26.1% 2 5.9%

Leave the work unit - quit 5 26.7% 4 13.9%

There are no poor performers in my work unit 3 16.4% 10 31.9%

Do Not Know 4 21.1% 5 16.7%

Total (percents will add to more than 100% because respondents could choose more than one response option) 18 N/A 31 N/A

 

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

A "–a" indicates that there are no trending results available for the year.

Source: Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission AES Report, 2023 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey