U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board 2017 Annual Employee Survey Results

1. Interpretation of results: Overall, MSPB’s 2017 FEVS results changed very little from the 2016

results. MSPB employees continue to believe in the importance of the work that they do and their

role in accomplishing the agency’s goals and priorities. Many of the five highest positive ratings in

2017 (all above 86 percent) are related directly or indirectly to an employee’s commitment to the

agency’s mission. The questions with the highest positive responses involved (1) when needed I am

willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done, (2) the work I do is important, (3) I know how my

work relates to the agency’s goals and priorities, (4) my organization has prepared employees for

potential security threats, and (5) rate the quality of work done by your work unit.

Results also indicated challenges. The five highest percent negative ratings (all below 37 percent) 

were related to (1) pay raises being dependent on how well employees perform their jobs, 

(2) addressing poor performers in my work unit, (3) disclosing a suspected violation without fear of

reprisal, (4) opportunity to get a better job in the agency, and (5) belief that results of the survey will

be used to make the agency a better place to work.

Comparing percent positive responses in 2017 to 2016 results, seven items increased by more than 5 

percent and four items decreased by more than 5 percent. The largest increase was 11 percent for 

the question about employee’s perception of their workload being reasonable. The largest decrease 

was 8 percent for the question about managers reviewing and evaluating progress toward meeting 

the agency’s goals and objectives. 

2. How the survey was conducted: The web-based 2017 FEVS was administered May 9, 2017 to

June 20, 2017. An invitation to participate in the survey was sent via e-mail to all survey participants.

3. Description of sample: All of MSPB’s permanent career civil service employees on-board as of

October 2016 were invited to participate in the survey. (Political and temporary appointees were not

included in the sample.)

4. Number of employees surveyed, number responded, and representativeness of

respondents: The survey was distributed to 193 MSPB employees and 138 employees participated

yielding an overall response rate of 72%. Due to MSPB’s small size, MSPB does not link results to

demographic characteristics.

5. The survey items and responses provided to MSPB by OPM are attached.
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

Item Item Text

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1 *I am given a real opportunity to

improve my skills in my organization. 78.52% 34.40% 44.12% 10.40% 4.94% 6.14% 11.08% 48 61 14 7 8 138 N/A

2 I have enough information to do my job

well. 79.82% 36.77% 43.06% 12.11% 4.97% 3.09% 8.06% 51 58 17 7 4 137 N/A

3 I feel encouraged to come up with new

and better ways of doing things. 60.92% 22.85% 38.07% 20.19% 12.62% 6.27% 18.89% 32 52 27 18 8 137 N/A

4 My work gives me a feeling of personal

accomplishment. 79.75% 41.63% 38.12% 10.32% 4.60% 5.34% 9.93% 58 52 14 7 7 138 N/A

5 I like the kind of work I do.

86.11% 47.31% 38.80% 8.19% 3.38% 2.32% 5.70% 64 52 11 5 3 135 N/A

6 I know what is expected of me on the

job. 83.66% 38.80% 44.86% 4.84% 8.65% 2.85% 11.50% 53 61 7 12 4 137 N/A

7 When needed I am willing to put in the

extra effort to get a job done. 95.04% 66.17% 28.87% 3.39% 0.66% 0.91% 1.57% 90 39 4 1 1 135 N/A

8 I am constantly looking for ways to do

my job better. 86.59% 50.47% 36.12% 11.23% 0.64% 1.54% 2.18% 69 50 16 1 2 138 N/A

9 I have sufficient resources (for example,

people, materials, budget) to get my job

done.

61.02% 15.96% 45.07% 19.96% 13.13% 5.89% 19.02% 22 62 28 18 8 138 0

10 *My workload is reasonable.

67.05% 18.39% 48.66% 17.06% 9.07% 6.81% 15.88% 26 66 24 13 9 138 0

11 *My talents are used well in the

workplace. 66.75% 26.63% 40.12% 15.06% 11.43% 6.77% 18.19% 37 55 20 16 9 137 1

12 *I know how my work relates to the

agency's goals and priorities. 90.01% 45.48% 44.53% 5.12% 3.33% 1.54% 4.87% 62 61 7 5 2 137 0

13 The work I do is important.

94.70% 49.74% 44.96% 3.10% 0.00% 2.20% 2.20% 68 62 4 0 3 137 0

14 Physical conditions (for example, noise

level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness

in the workplace) allow employees to

perform their jobs well.

84.14% 43.37% 40.77% 5.89% 6.23% 3.75% 9.97% 59 56 8 9 5 137 1

15 My performance appraisal is a fair

reflection of my performance. 78.41% 42.95% 35.46% 10.01% 7.74% 3.85% 11.58% 57 48 13 10 5 133 4

16 I am held accountable for achieving

results. 86.47% 39.62% 46.86% 8.47% 3.50% 1.55% 5.05% 54 64 12 5 2 137 0
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

Item Item Text

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Strongly

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Dissatisfied

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Item

Response

Total**

N

Do Not

Know/

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Basis to

Judge

N

17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of

any law, rule or regulation without fear

of reprisal.

60.26% 30.76% 29.50% 10.26% 16.49% 12.98% 29.47% 39 37 13 21 16 126 12

18 My training needs are assessed.

55.12% 21.88% 33.23% 25.02% 11.99% 7.88% 19.86% 29 44 33 16 11 133 4

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).

72.72% 42.70% 30.02% 9.02% 9.31% 8.95% 18.26% 58 41 12 13 12 136 2

20 *The people I work with cooperate to

get the job done. 77.18% 29.18% 47.99% 12.07% 5.22% 5.53% 10.75% 40 66 17 7 7 137 N/A

21 My work unit is able to recruit people

with the right skills. 64.31% 19.58% 44.73% 18.00% 11.94% 5.75% 17.69% 26 60 23 16 7 132 6

22 Promotions in my work unit are based

on merit. 50.29% 20.57% 29.72% 27.56% 9.96% 12.19% 22.15% 25 37 35 12 15 124 13

23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal

with a poor performer who cannot or

will not improve.

36.23% 8.92% 27.30% 28.98% 19.89% 14.91% 34.80% 11 32 35 24 16 118 20

24 *In my work unit, differences in

performance are recognized in a

meaningful way.

45.01% 11.86% 33.15% 26.57% 17.49% 10.94% 28.43% 15 41 33 22 13 124 14

25 Awards in my work unit depend on how

well employees perform their jobs. 52.70% 16.95% 35.76% 18.91% 16.79% 11.60% 28.39% 21 44 23 21 14 123 13

26 Employees in my work unit share job

knowledge with each other. 81.18% 40.56% 40.62% 4.98% 8.98% 4.85% 13.83% 57 56 6 13 6 138 0

27 The skill level in my work unit has

improved in the past year. 56.81% 22.11% 34.69% 32.45% 6.05% 4.70% 10.74% 28 45 41 8 6 128 10

28 How would you rate the overall quality

of work done by your work unit? 86.86% 55.23% 31.62% 9.82% 1.53% 1.78% 3.32% 77 44 13 2 2 138 N/A

29 *The workforce has the job-relevant

knowledge and skills necessary to

accomplish organizational goals.

86.05% 30.37% 55.69% 8.33% 3.78% 1.84% 5.62% 41 75 11 5 2 134 4
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

Item Item Text

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Item

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N

Do Not

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Basis to

Judge

N

30 Employees have a feeling of personal

empowerment with respect to work

processes.

57.82% 19.97% 37.84% 20.71% 14.20% 7.27% 21.47% 27 49 27 18 9 130 8

31 Employees are recognized for providing

high quality products and services. 56.80% 21.22% 35.58% 22.38% 14.44% 6.38% 20.82% 29 47 30 19 8 133 5

32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

37.99% 14.99% 23.00% 34.93% 16.72% 10.36% 27.08% 20 30 45 22 13 130 7

33 Pay raises depend on how well

employees perform their jobs. 36.43% 11.16% 25.26% 27.94% 20.65% 14.99% 35.64% 14 31 35 26 19 125 12

34 Policies and programs promote

diversity in the workplace (for example,

recruiting minorities and women,

training in awareness of diversity issues,

mentoring).

66.10% 28.06% 38.04% 15.34% 8.01% 10.55% 18.56% 38 50 21 10 13 132 5

35 Employees are protected from health

and safety hazards on the job. 83.38% 35.85% 47.52% 8.98% 2.02% 5.62% 7.64% 50 65 13 3 7 138 0

36 My organization has prepared

employees for potential security

threats.

88.60% 37.22% 51.37% 4.90% 0.65% 5.85% 6.51% 52 70 7 1 7 137 0

37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism

and coercion for partisan political

purposes are not tolerated.

59.32% 26.30% 33.03% 15.72% 12.62% 12.33% 24.95% 35 43 21 17 15 131 5

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.

68.64% 31.60% 37.04% 14.91% 6.52% 9.93% 16.45% 41 47 19 9 12 128 9

39 My agency is successful at

accomplishing its mission. 82.61% 40.52% 42.09% 14.30% 0.64% 2.44% 3.09% 57 57 19 1 3 137 1

40 *I recommend my organization as a

good place to work. 66.18% 37.19% 29.00% 21.54% 5.80% 6.47% 12.27% 52 40 29 9 8 138 N/A
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

Item Item Text

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Neither

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Strongly

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Very Poor/

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Item

Response

Total**

N

Do Not

Know/

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Basis to

Judge

N

41 *I believe the results of this survey will

be used to make my agency a better

place to work.

41.14% 16.80% 24.35% 29.98% 15.24% 13.63% 28.88% 21 32 38 20 17 128 10

42 My supervisor supports my need to

balance work and other life issues. 85.26% 51.04% 34.22% 6.42% 2.18% 6.14% 8.32% 72 46 9 3 8 138 0

43 My supervisor provides me with

opportunities to demonstrate my

leadership skills.

67.57% 38.89% 28.68% 16.70% 7.96% 7.77% 15.73% 53 39 23 11 10 136 2

44 Discussions with my supervisor about

my performance are worthwhile. 68.48% 37.79% 30.69% 13.78% 9.74% 8.00% 17.74% 51 41 19 13 11 135 2

45 My supervisor is committed to a

workforce representative of all

segments of society.

68.68% 37.72% 30.97% 16.38% 7.57% 7.36% 14.93% 48 40 21 9 9 127 10

46 My supervisor provides me with

constructive suggestions to improve my

job performance.

64.90% 35.75% 29.14% 16.05% 11.57% 7.49% 19.06% 49 40 22 16 10 137 0

47 Supervisors in my work unit support

employee development. 70.45% 37.74% 32.71% 17.15% 5.51% 6.89% 12.40% 51 45 23 8 9 136 2

48 My supervisor listens to what I have to

say. 79.63% 47.27% 32.36% 9.56% 5.93% 4.88% 10.81% 66 44 13 8 6 137 N/A

49 My supervisor treats me with respect.

84.13% 55.52% 28.61% 6.84% 4.19% 4.85% 9.04% 77 40 9 6 6 138 N/A

50 In the last six months, my supervisor

has talked with me about my

performance.

85.51% 48.93% 36.59% 5.58% 5.34% 3.57% 8.91% 68 51 8 7 4 138 N/A

51 I have trust and confidence in my

supervisor. 74.46% 44.77% 29.69% 10.02% 7.11% 8.41% 15.52% 62 41 14 10 11 138 N/A

52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is

being done by your immediate

supervisor?

76.14% 45.66% 30.47% 13.28% 3.23% 7.36% 10.59% 63 42 19 5 9 138 N/A

53 In my organization, senior leaders

generate high levels of motivation and

commitment in the workforce.

43.31% 18.01% 25.30% 28.25% 19.13% 9.30% 28.44% 25 33 37 26 12 133 4
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

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Do Not

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Basis to

Judge

N

54 My organization's senior leaders

maintain high standards of honesty and

integrity.

55.03% 26.76% 28.27% 26.85% 9.93% 8.20% 18.12% 35 36 35 12 10 128 10

55 Supervisors work well with employees

of different backgrounds. 70.16% 27.19% 42.98% 18.29% 6.44% 5.10% 11.54% 36 56 24 9 6 131 7

56 *Managers communicate the goals and

priorities of the organization. 67.93% 23.87% 44.06% 19.61% 8.35% 4.11% 12.46% 32 58 26 12 5 133 4

57 Managers review and evaluate the

organization's progress toward meeting

its goals and objectives.

67.62% 25.75% 41.87% 23.28% 6.25% 2.85% 9.10% 34 54 29 9 3 129 8

58 Managers promote communication

among different work units (for

example, about projects, goals, needed

resources).

57.90% 16.66% 41.24% 22.08% 12.34% 7.68% 20.02% 23 54 28 18 10 133 5

59 Managers support collaboration across

work units to accomplish work

objectives.

52.93% 16.59% 36.34% 28.15% 10.63% 8.30% 18.93% 23 48 37 15 11 134 3

60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is

being done by the manager directly

above your immediate supervisor?

64.99% 27.80% 37.19% 23.09% 6.58% 5.35% 11.92% 36 46 28 9 6 125 12

61 I have a high level of respect for my

organization's senior leaders. 55.88% 24.06% 31.82% 30.50% 6.85% 6.77% 13.62% 33 43 40 10 9 135 3

62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for

Work/Life programs. 64.48% 24.12% 40.36% 25.32% 4.33% 5.87% 10.21% 32 51 33 6 7 129 9

63 *How satisfied are you with your

involvement in decisions that affect

your work?

58.54% 21.30% 37.23% 24.87% 9.72% 6.87% 16.59% 30 51 34 14 9 138 N/A

64 *How satisfied are you with the

information you receive from

management on what's going on in

your organization?

62.23% 17.93% 44.30% 16.93% 13.87% 6.97% 20.84% 26 60 23 20 9 138 N/A

65 *How satisfied are you with the

recognition you receive for doing a

good job?

64.93% 29.96% 34.97% 13.93% 12.88% 8.25% 21.14% 42 48 19 18 11 138 N/A
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

Item Item Text

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Strongly

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Item

Response

Total**

N

Do Not

Know/

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Basis to

Judge

N

66 How satisfied are you with the policies

and practices of your senior leaders?

44.12% 15.68% 28.44% 35.21% 10.86% 9.81% 20.67% 22 39 47 16 13 137 N/A

67 How satisfied are you with your

opportunity to get a better job in your

organization?

33.32% 14.27% 19.05% 37.31% 14.79% 14.58% 29.37% 20 26 51 20 20 137 N/A

68 How satisfied are you with the training

you receive for your present job?

65.32% 24.11% 41.21% 21.32% 6.47% 6.89% 13.36% 33 56 29 9 9 136 N/A

69 *Considering everything, how satisfied

are you with your job?

72.16% 34.11% 38.05% 12.80% 9.71% 5.33% 15.04% 48 51 18 14 7 138 N/A

70 Considering everything, how satisfied

are you with your pay?

68.72% 23.94% 44.78% 13.04% 8.94% 9.30% 18.24% 32 62 18 13 12 137 N/A

71 *Considering everything, how satisfied

are you with your organization?

67.65% 26.05% 41.60% 18.60% 8.17% 5.58% 13.75% 37 56 26 12 7 138 N/A

79 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Telework

84.51% 47.16% 37.36% 9.77% 4.75% 0.97% 5.72% 49 38 11 5 1 104 0

80 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

92.61% 57.13% 35.49% 6.02% 1.37% 0.00% 1.37% 37 22 4 1 0 64 1

81 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Health and Wellness Programs (for

example, exercise, medical screening,

quit smoking programs)

84.75% 20.99% 63.75% 15.25% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7 20 5 0 0 32 2

82 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

75.70% 12.36% 63.34% 24.30% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2 10 4 0 0 16 3
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

Item Item Text

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Item

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N

Do Not

Know/

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Basis to

Judge

N

83 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Child Care Programs (for example,

daycare, parenting classes, parenting

support groups)

100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

84 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Elder Care Programs (for example,

support groups, speakers)

100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0 1 0 0 0 1 1

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

**Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge'

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.
Merit Systems Protection Board Core FEVS Survey Questions FY 2017

N %

Yes, I was notified that I was eligible to telework. 110 78.82%

Yes, I was notified that I was not eligible to telework. 19 14.15%

No, I was not notified of my telework eligibility. 6 4.92%

Not sure if I was notified of my telework eligibility. 3 2.10%

Total 138 100.00%

N %

I telework 3 or more days per week. 21 14.63%

I telework 1 or 2 days per week. 57 41.74%

I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month. 11 8.43%

I telework very infrequently. 15 10.81%

I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job. 6 4.36%

I do not telework because I have technical issues. 0 0.00%

I do not telework because I did not receive approval to do so. 17 12.94%

I do not telework because I choose not to telework. 10 7.09%

Total 137 100.00%

N %

Yes 66 48.98%

No 56 40.44%

Not available to me 14 10.58%

Total 136 100.00%

N %

Yes 33 25.28%

No 78 55.90%

Not available to me 26 18.82%

Total 137 100.00%

N %

Yes 18 14.02%

No 118 85.08%

Not available to me 1 0.90%

Total 137 100.00%

N %

Yes 1 0.83%

No 95 67.89%

Not available to me 42 31.28%

Total 138 100.00%

N %

Yes 1 0.65%

No 93 66.88%

Not available to me 43 32.47%

Total 137 100.00%

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Percentages for demographic questions are unweighted.

78. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Elder Care Programs

72. Have you been notified whether or not you are eligible to telework?

73. Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking situation.

74. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Alternative Work Schedules

75. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Health and Wellness Programs

76. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Employee Assistance Program

77. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Child Care Programs