2023 Annual Employee Survey Results

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2023 Annual Employee Survey Results

Introduction

Public law requires federal agencies to administer an annual employee survey (AES) and post the results 

for public access. This report includes summary ratings for the 16 federally mandated survey questions 

plus the additional questions included in this year’s NASA Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). 

 

2023 Survey Details and Changes from Prior Years

In 2021, NASA began administering the FEVS internally through the NASA Shared Services Center 

(NSSC) after many years of utilizing OPM’s governmentwide survey administration. By doing so, NASA is 

able to align FEVS reports with NASA’s emerging organizational structure and more quickly analyze, 

report, and act upon results.

Historically, the FEVS has consisted of approximately 70 core survey items with additional questions for 

agency-specific topics as well as options for self-reported demographics. The survey was condensed in 

2020 and 2021 due to significant work disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. NASA’s 2022 

survey was 57 items and included both core and agency-specific questions. NASA’s 2023 survey 

repeated the core items from 2022 and added 27 items focused on effectiveness, endurance, and 

accessibility. 

NASA civil servants with a start date on or before Feb. 11, 2023, were eligible to participate in this year’s 

survey.

Core Survey Results Summary

On May 15, 2023, the NSSC sent NASA employees the first email invitation to participate in the survey. 

The survey closed June 16. Weekly email reminders were sent to employees who had not yet submitted 

a response. For 2023, 13,779 employees (77.5% of the 17,768 eligible workforce) responded to the 

survey, providing a high degree of confidence that results are representative of the workforce. Employee 

Engagement Index, Global Satisfaction Index, Performance Confidence Index, and the Diversity, Equity, 

Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Index were rated favorably agencywide, with slight decreases from 

2022, and are shown on the next page with the survey items contained in each index. Other responses

were also generally positive, but workload remains a potential concern. Supervisors continue to have a 

positive impact on the employee experience and received high ratings.

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Employee Engagement Index Results

Employee Engagement Index [% Positive*] 84.2%

Supervisors Sub-Index 90.7%

My supervisor supports employee development for my work unit. (Item 23) 91.6%

My supervisor listens to what I have to say. (25) 90.4%

My supervisor treats me with respect. (26) 94.1%

I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. (28) 87.9%

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 

(29) 89.6%

Leaders Lead Sub-Index 76.3%

In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and 

commitment in the workforce. (30) 67.0%

My organization’s senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and 

integrity. (31) 79.4%

Managers communicate the goals of the organization. (32) 78.7%

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above 

your immediate superior? (34) 79.9%

I have a high level of respect for my organization’s senior leaders. (35) 76.6%

Intrinsic Work Experience Sub-Index 85.7%

I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. (2) 84.7%

My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. (3) 85.5%

I know what is expected of me on the job. (4) 87.7%

My talents are used well in the workplace. (6) 78.1%

I know how my work relates to the agency’s goals. (7) 92.3%

Global Satisfaction Index Results

Global Satisfaction Index [% Positive*] 79.0%

I recommend my organization as a good place to work. (20) 85.8%

Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? (40) 82.8%

Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? (41) 68.2%

Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? (42) 79.2%

* ‘% Positive’ represents the percentage of respondents who selected the top two options on a five-point 

scale (e.g., Agree and Strongly Agree).

Complete survey results are in the appendices.
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Appendix A – 2023 Survey Items

Item Item Text

% 

Positive

% 

Neutral

% 

Negative

1 I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 85.6% 9.0% 5.3%

2 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 84.7% 8.8% 6.5%

3 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 85.5% 9.2% 5.3%

4 I know what is expected of me on the job. 87.7% 7.8% 4.5%

5 My workload is reasonable. 64.5% 14.1% 21.4%

6 My talents are used well in the workplace. 78.1% 11.4% 10.4%

7 I know how my work relates to the agency's goals. 92.3% 5.4% 2.3%

8

I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation 

without fear of reprisal. 85.1% 9.1% 5.8%

9 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 91.0% 5.9% 3.1%

10 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge. 90.1% 6.2% 3.6%

11

In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a 

meaningful way. 66.3% 21.3% 12.4%

12

My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to 

accomplish organizational goals. 89.0% 7.1% 4.0%

13 Employees in my work unit meet the needs of our customers. 95.1% 4.5% 0.5%

14

Employees in my work unit contribute positively to my agency's 

performance. 95.3% 4.2% 0.5%

15 Employees in my work unit produce high-quality work. 93.7% 5.6% 0.6%

16 Employees in my work unit adapt to changing priorities. 89.7% 8.8% 1.5%

17

Employees in my organization are recognized for providing high quality 

products and services. 82.0% 11.4% 6.6%

18

Employees in my organization are protected from health and safety 

hazards on the job. 92.3% 5.2% 2.6%

19 My organization is successful at accomplishing its mission. 92.4% 5.8% 1.8%

20 I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 85.8% 8.8% 5.3%

21

I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a 

better place to work. 61.7% 23.4% 14.9%

22

My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all 

segments of society. 90.2% 7.3% 2.5%

23 My supervisor supports employee development for my work unit. 91.6% 5.6% 2.8%

24 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 92.1% 4.9% 3.1%

25 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 90.4% 5.6% 4.1%

26 My supervisor treats me with respect. 94.1% 3.6% 2.3%

27

My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve 

my job performance. 84.8% 10.2% 5.0%

28 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 87.9% 7.2% 4.9%

29

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate 

supervisor? 89.6% 7.2% 3.1%
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Item Item Text

% 

Positive

% 

Neutral

% 

Negative

30

In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation 

and commitment in the workforce. 67.0% 19.7% 13.2%

31

My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty 

and integrity. 79.4% 13.9% 6.6%

32 Managers communicate the goals of the organization. 78.7% 13.5% 7.8%

33

Managers promote communication among different work units (for 

example, about projects, goals, needed resources). 75.0% 15.5% 9.4%

34

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager 

directly above your immediate supervisor? 79.9% 14.0% 6.1%

35 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 76.6% 14.7% 8.6%

36

Senior leaders in my organization demonstrate support for Work/Life 

programs. 76.5% 13.8% 9.7%

37

How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect 

your work? 70.7% 16.9% 12.4%

38

How satisfied are you with the information you receive from 

management on what's going on in your organization? 72.5% 16.3% 11.1%

39

How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good 

job? 72.1% 16.9% 11.0%

40 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? 82.8% 10.2% 7.0%

41 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? 68.2% 15.4% 16.4%

42 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? 79.2% 12.7% 8.1%

43

My organization’s management practices promote diversity (e.g., 

outreach, recruitment, promotion opportunities). 83.8% 11.3% 4.9%

44

My supervisor demonstrates a commitment to workforce diversity (e.g., 

recruitment, promotion opportunities, development). 86.8% 9.8% 3.5%

45

I have similar access to advancement opportunities (e.g., promotion, 

career development, training) as others in my work unit. 79.9% 10.7% 9.3%

46

My supervisor provides opportunities fairly to all employees in my work 

unit (e.g., promotions, work assignments). 84.0% 10.1% 5.9%

47

In my work unit, excellent work is similarly recognized for all employees 

(e.g., awards, acknowledgements). 79.0% 12.2% 8.7%

48 Employees in my work unit treat me as a valued member of the team. 91.6% 6.0% 2.4%

49 Employees in my work unit make me feel I belong. 88.8% 8.1% 3.0%

50 Employees in my work unit care about me as a person. 87.1% 10.3% 2.6%

51

I am comfortable expressing opinions that are different from other 

employees in my work unit. 84.9% 8.4% 6.8%

52 In my work unit, people’s differences are respected. 89.1% 7.7% 3.3%

53 I can be myself and be successful within my organization. 84.9% 9.3% 5.8%

54

My organization has an effective process for meeting accessibility 

needs (e.g., reasonable accommodations). 87.1% 10.2% 2.8%

55

NASA has an effective government ethics program and I know how to 

contact a NASA ethics official. 86.9% 9.6% 3.5%

56

NASA leaders take proactive steps to prevent harassment in the 

workplace (for example, senior leadership messages to the workforce, 83.4% 11.8% 4.8%
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Item Item Text

% 

Positive

% 

Neutral

% 

Negative

use of posters and other communication materials, training, dialogues, 

or similar activities).

57a NASA has proactive programs in place to recruit diverse candidates. 91.7% - 8.3%

57b

NASA has proactive programs in place to develop a pipeline of diverse 

leaders. 85.6% - 14.4%

57c

NASA has proactive programs in place to provide targeted 

development opportunities for diverse employees. 87.4% - 12.6%

57d

NASA has proactive programs in place to provide formal and informal 

mentoring opportunities for all employees. 92.6% - 7.4%

57e

NASA has proactive programs in place to address workplace conflict in 

a timely and effective manner when it rises. 87.4% - 12.6%

58 Information is openly shared in my organization. 77.4% 13.9% 8.6%

59 Senior leaders in my organization provide a clear sense of direction. 68.0% 19.3% 12.7%

60

The processes used to make decisions in my organization are 

effective. 62.1% 25.7% 12.2%

61

Senior leaders in my organization demonstrate they care about 

employees. 74.8% 15.7% 9.5%

62

Senior leaders in my organization demonstrate they care about the 

mission. 89.0% 8.1% 2.9%

63

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the senior leader 

directly above your manager? 76.0% 16.7% 7.4%

64 I have enough autonomy in my job to be effective. 90.6% 5.8% 3.6%

65

I am able to spend the majority of my workday on activities that I 

believe are valuable. 80.9% 11.7% 7.5%

66 I am confident my organization is headed in the right direction. 71.3% 18.8% 9.8%

67 I am committed to helping my organization accomplish its goals. 97.4% 2.2% 0.3%

68 I often put extra effort into my work to make sure it is the best it can be. 96.7% 2.8% 0.5%

69 I often help others with their work, even when not required to. 95.6% 4.0% 0.5%

70

I look for ways to connect with colleagues and/or the NASA mission 

beyond what my job requires. 85.2% 12.2% 2.6%

71 Most days I feel motivated to do my work. 86.6% 8.2% 5.2%

72 I am able to stay mentally focused on work throughout the day. 82.4% 11.2% 6.5%

73 I rarely find myself feeling exhausted or drained by work. 45.9% 22.6% 31.5%

74 I believe I can be successful at work without getting burnt out. 64.5% 19.9% 15.6%

75 I have a healthy balance between my work life and my personal life. 69.8% 17.4% 12.8%

76 I am confident I will be able to achieve my career goals at NASA. 74.3% 16.4% 9.3%

77 Considering everything, I feel appreciated by my organization. 79.9% 12.1% 8.1%

78 Overall, how would others in your work unit say you are performing? 95.9% 3.7% 0.4%

79 I can easily get help from members of my work unit when needed. 91.7% 5.6% 2.6%

80 My work unit actively builds connections with each other. 84.0% 11.8% 4.2%

81 When there is conflict in my work unit, it is effectively resolved. 73.9% 21.0% 5.1%
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Item Item Text

% 

Positive

% 

Neutral

% 

Negative

82

I can easily make a request of my organization to meet my accessibility 

needs. 87.3% 9.1% 3.6%

83 My organization responds to my accessibility needs in a timely manner. 84.1% 12.2% 3.7%

84 My organization meets my accessibility needs. 86.4% 10.6% 3.0%
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Appendix B – 2023 Survey Response Choices, Number of Responses

The number of respondents for each survey question and each response choice.

Item Item Text

Strongly 

Agree / 

Very 

Satisfied 

/ Very 

Good / 

Always / 

Yes

Agree / 

Satisfied 

/ Good / 

Most of 

the Time

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree / 

Neither 

Satisfied 

nor 

Dissatisfied 

/ Fair / 

Sometimes

Disagree / 

Dissatisfied 

/ Poor / 

Rarely

Strongly 

Disagree / 

Very 

Dissatisfied 

/ Very Poor 

/ Never / No N

Do Not 

Know / No 

Basis to 

Judge / No 

Accessibility 

Needs

1

I am given a real 

opportunity to improve my 

skills in my organization. 6,193 5,580 1,240 556 183 13,752 N/A

2

I feel encouraged to come 

up with new and better 

ways of doing things. 6,615 5,038 1,209 642 245 13,749 N/A

3

My work gives me a 

feeling of personal 

accomplishment. 6,582 5,161 1,268 492 235 13,738 N/A

4

I know what is expected 

of me on the job. 6,199 5,859 1,067 437 178 13,740 N/A

5

My workload is 

reasonable. 2,662 6,195 1,932 1,928 1,023 13,740 2

6

My talents are used well 

in the workplace. 4,625 6,100 1,569 990 440 13,724 N/A

7

I know how my work 

relates to the agency's 

goals. 7,171 5,491 739 218 100 13,719 N/A

8

I can disclose a 

suspected violation of any 

law, rule or regulation 

without fear of reprisal. 6,835 4,571 1,216 456 322 13,400 15

9

The people I work with 

cooperate to get the job 

done. 6,889 5,617 814 301 122 13,743 N/A

10

Employees in my work 

unit share job knowledge. 6,950 5,421 855 377 129 13,732 2

11

In my work unit, 

differences in 

performance are 

recognized in a 

meaningful way. 3,627 4,956 2,761 1,091 513 12,948 38

12

My work unit has the jobrelevant knowledge and 

skills necessary to 

accomplish organizational 

goals. 6,209 5,961 966 410 137 13,683 2

13

Employees in my work 

unit meet the needs of our 

customers. 6,735 5,921 597 47 11 13,311 32

14

Employees in my work 

unit contribute positively 

to my agency's 

performance. 8,549 4,287 566 49 16 13,467 24
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Item Item Text

Strongly 

Agree / 

Very 

Satisfied 

/ Very 

Good / 

Always / 

Yes

Agree / 

Satisfied 

/ Good / 

Most of 

the Time

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree / 

Neither 

Satisfied 

nor 

Dissatisfied 

/ Fair / 

Sometimes

Disagree / 

Dissatisfied 

/ Poor / 

Rarely

Strongly 

Disagree / 

Very 

Dissatisfied 

/ Very Poor 

/ Never / No N

Do Not 

Know / No 

Basis to 

Judge / No 

Accessibility 

Needs

15

Employees in my work 

unit produce high-quality 

work. 7,967 4,689 761 70 12 13,499 19

16

Employees in my work 

unit adapt to changing 

priorities. 7,325 4,726 1,188 169 31 13,439 22

17

Employees in my 

organization are 

recognized for providing 

high quality products and 

services. 5,510 5,557 1,539 632 254 13,492 18

18

Employees in my 

organization are protected 

from health and safety 

hazards on the job. 8,025 4,467 707 239 105 13,543 9

19

My organization is 

successful at 

accomplishing its mission. 7,311 5,271 792 193 57 13,624 5

20

I recommend my 

organization as a good 

place to work. 7,218 4,574 1,215 499 239 13,745 N/A

21

I believe the results of this 

survey will be used to 

make my agency a better 

place to work. 3,278 4,682 3,026 1204 718 12,908 848

22

My supervisor is

committed to a workforce 

representative of all 

segments of society. 7,994 3,866 960 197 128 13,145 30

23

My supervisor supports 

employee development 

for my work unit. 8,589 3,895 767 257 127 13,635 9

24

My supervisor supports 

my need to balance work 

and other life issues. 9,217 3,381 665 245 173 13,681 4

25

My supervisor listens to 

what I have to say. 8,898 3,472 767 322 233 13,692 5

26

My supervisor treats me 

with respect. 9,982 2,942 495 202 108 13,729 N/A

27

My supervisor provides 

me with constructive 

suggestions to improve 

my job performance. 7,456 4,172 1,403 507 173 13,711 N/A

28

I have trust and 

confidence in my 

supervisor. 8,509 3,516 992 401 267 13,685 N/A

29

Overall, how good a job 

do you feel is being done 

by your immediate 

supervisor? 9,129 3,155 990 277 152 13,703 N/A
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Item Item Text

Strongly 

Agree / 

Very 

Satisfied 

/ Very 

Good / 

Always / 

Yes

Agree / 

Satisfied 

/ Good / 

Most of 

the Time

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree / 

Neither 

Satisfied 

nor 

Dissatisfied 

/ Fair / 

Sometimes

Disagree / 

Dissatisfied 

/ Poor / 

Rarely

Strongly 

Disagree / 

Very 

Dissatisfied 

/ Very Poor 

/ Never / No N

Do Not 

Know / No 

Basis to 

Judge / No 

Accessibility 

Needs

30

In my organization, senior 

leaders generate high 

levels of motivation and 

commitment in the 

workforce. 3,627 5,346 2,642 1,206 561 13,382 16

31

My organization's senior 

leaders maintain high 

standards of honesty and 

integrity. 5,305 5,036 1,815 512 355 13,023 25

32

Managers communicate 

the goals of the 

organization. 4,733 5,866 1,813 739 316 13,467 7

33

Managers promote 

communication among 

different work units (for 

example, about projects, 

goals, needed resources). 4,577 5,400 2,064 864 391 13,296 16

34

Overall, how good a job 

do you feel is being done 

by the manager directly 

above your immediate 

supervisor? 5,472 4,529 1,748 480 294 12,523 548

35

I have a high level of 

respect for my 

organization's senior 

leaders. 5,461 4,873 1,987 750 410 13,481 8

36

Senior leaders in my 

organization demonstrate 

support for Work/Life 

programs. 5,338 4,727 1,817 785 482 13,149 24

37

How satisfied are you with 

your involvement in 

decisions that affect your 

work? 4,099 5,529 2,296 1,278 407 13,609 N/A

38

How satisfied are you with 

the information you 

receive from management 

on what's going on in your 

organization? 4,305 5,565 2,224 1,165 346 13,605 N/A

39

How satisfied are you with 

the recognition you 

receive for doing a good 

job? 4,607 5,199 2,306 1,050 446 13,608 N/A

40

Considering everything, 

how satisfied are you with 

your job? 5,793 5,495 1,390 697 255 13,630 N/A

41

Considering everything, 

how satisfied are you with 

your pay? 3,644 5,641 2,095 1,560 673 13,613 N/A
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Item Item Text

Strongly 

Agree / 

Very 

Satisfied 

/ Very 

Good / 

Always / 

Yes

Agree / 

Satisfied 

/ Good / 

Most of 

the Time

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree / 

Neither 

Satisfied 

nor 

Dissatisfied 

/ Fair / 

Sometimes

Disagree / 

Dissatisfied 

/ Poor / 

Rarely

Strongly 

Disagree / 

Very 

Dissatisfied 

/ Very Poor 

/ Never / No N

Do Not 

Know / No 

Basis to 

Judge / No 

Accessibility 

Needs

42

Considering everything, 

how satisfied are you with 

your organization? 5,112 5,673 1,730 794 308 13,617 N/A

43

My organization’s 

management practices 

promote diversity (e.g., 

outreach, recruitment, 

promotion opportunities). 5,874 4,821 1,439 391 236 12,761 23

44

My supervisor 

demonstrates a 

commitment to workforce 

diversity (e.g., 

recruitment, promotion 

opportunities, 

development). 6,674 4,399 1,245 255 188 12,761 31

45

I have similar access to 

advancement 

opportunities (e.g., 

promotion, career 

development, training) as 

others in my work unit. 6,021 4,493 1,414 730 500 13,158 18

46

My supervisor provides 

opportunities fairly to all 

employees in my work 

unit (e.g., promotions, 

work assignments). 6,445 4,321 1,294 446 309 12,815 34

47

In my work unit, excellent 

work is similarly 

recognized for all 

employees (e.g., awards, 

acknowledgements). 5,640 4,509 1,572 716 398 12,835 33

48

Employees in my work 

unit treat me as a valued 

member of the team. 7,548 4,760 808 216 107 13,439 11

49

Employees in my work 

unit make me feel I 

belong. 7,227 4,705 1,094 267 139 13,432 8

50

Employees in my work 

unit care about me as a 

person. 6,935 4,621 1,371 208 127 13,262 17

51

I am comfortable 

expressing opinions that 

are different from other 

employees in my work 

unit. 6,484 4,904 1,126 573 329 13,416 5

52

In my work unit, people’s 

differences are respected. 6,403 5,435 1,024 302 133 13,297 19

53

I can be myself and be 

successful within my 

organization. 6,450 4,946 1,249 508 270 13,423 9
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Item Item Text

Strongly 

Agree / 

Very 

Satisfied 

/ Very 

Good / 

Always / 

Yes

Agree / 

Satisfied 

/ Good / 

Most of 

the Time

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree / 

Neither 

Satisfied 

nor 

Dissatisfied 

/ Fair / 

Sometimes

Disagree / 

Dissatisfied 

/ Poor / 

Rarely

Strongly 

Disagree / 

Very 

Dissatisfied 

/ Very Poor 

/ Never / No N

Do Not 

Know / No 

Basis to 

Judge / No 

Accessibility 

Needs

54

My organization has an 

effective process for 

meeting accessibility 

needs (e.g., reasonable 

accommodations). 5,549 4,335 1,160 199 116 11,359 91

55

NASA has an effective 

government ethics 

program and I know how 

to contact a NASA ethics 

official. 5,448 5,463 1,202 300 138 12,551 32

56

NASA leaders take 

proactive steps to prevent 

harassment in the 

workplace (for example, 

senior leadership 

messages to the 

workforce, use of posters 

and other communication 

materials, training, 

dialogues, or similar 

activities). 5,281 5,100 1,470 382 214 12,447 47

57a

NASA has proactive 

programs in place to 

recruit diverse candidates. 8,567 - - - 773 9,340 3,503

57b

NASA has proactive 

programs in place to 

develop a pipeline of 

diverse leaders. 7,570 - - - 1,276 8,846 3,941

57c

NASA has proactive 

programs in place to 

provide targeted 

development 

opportunities for diverse 

employees. 7,136 - - - 1,025 8,161 4,563

57d

NASA has proactive 

programs in place to 

provide formal and 

informal mentoring 

opportunities for all 

employees. 10,611 - - - 849 11,460 1,682

57e

NASA has proactive 

programs in place to 

address workplace 

conflict in a timely and 

effective manner when it 

rises. 8,021 - - - 1,157 9,178 3,796

58

Information is openly 

shared in my 

organization. 4,651 5,820 1,880 923 248 13,522 N/A
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Item Item Text

Strongly 

Agree / 

Very 

Satisfied 

/ Very 

Good / 

Always / 

Yes

Agree / 

Satisfied 

/ Good / 

Most of 

the Time

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree / 

Neither 

Satisfied 

nor 

Dissatisfied 

/ Fair / 

Sometimes

Disagree / 

Dissatisfied 

/ Poor / 

Rarely

Strongly 

Disagree / 

Very 

Dissatisfied 

/ Very Poor 

/ Never / No N

Do Not 

Know / No 

Basis to 

Judge / No 

Accessibility 

Needs

59

Senior leaders in my 

organization provide a 

clear sense of direction. 3,919 5,265 2,612 1,278 432 13,506 N/A

60

The processes used to 

make decisions in my 

organization are effective. 3,427 4,945 3,470 1,216 432 13,490 N/A

61

Senior leaders in my 

organization demonstrate 

they care about 

employees. 5,142 4,950 2,118 836 446 13,492 N/A

62

Senior leaders in my 

organization demonstrate 

they care about the 

mission. 6,894 5,062 1,089 229 166 13,440 N/A

63

Overall, how good a job 

do you feel is being done 

by the senior leader 

directly above your 

manager? 5,054 4,841 2,172 580 374 13,021 474

64

I have enough autonomy 

in my job to be effective. 7,157 5,105 781 348 133 13,524 N/A

65

I am able to spend the 

majority of my workday on 

activities that I believe are 

valuable. 5,189 5,747 1,582 821 191 13,530 N/A

66

I am confident my 

organization is headed in 

the right direction. 4,503 5,134 2,546 989 337 13,509 N/A

67

I am committed to helping 

my organization 

accomplish its goals 9,090 4,068 304 33 18 13,513 N/A

68

I often put extra effort into 

my work to make sure it is 

the best it can be. 9,430 3,651 372 57 13 13,523 N/A

69

I often help others with 

their work, even when not 

required to. 8,397 4,514 537 49 9 13,506 N/A

70

I look for ways to connect 

with colleagues and/or the 

NASA mission beyond 

what my job requires. 6,553 4,921 1,644 311 40 13,469 N/A

71

Most days I feel motivated 

to do my work. 5,632 6,072 1,111 544 162 13,521 N/A

72

I am able to stay mentally 

focused on work 

throughout the day. 4,677 6,450 1,512 737 130 13,506 N/A

73

I rarely find myself feeling 

exhausted or drained by 

work. 1,981 4,217 3,044 3,237 1,016 13,495 N/A
2023 Annual Employee Survey Results 13

Item Item Text

Strongly 

Agree / 

Very 

Satisfied 

/ Very 

Good / 

Always / 

Yes

Agree / 

Satisfied 

/ Good / 

Most of 

the Time

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree / 

Neither 

Satisfied 

nor 

Dissatisfied 

/ Fair / 

Sometimes

Disagree / 

Dissatisfied 

/ Poor / 

Rarely

Strongly 

Disagree / 

Very 

Dissatisfied 

/ Very Poor 

/ Never / No N

Do Not 

Know / No 

Basis to 

Judge / No 

Accessibility 

Needs

74

I believe I can be 

successful at work without 

getting burnt out. 3,022 5,686 2,680 1,590 517 13,495 N/A

75

I have a healthy balance 

between my work life and 

my personal life. 3,705 5,705 2,340 1,327 410 13,487 N/A

76

I am confident I will be 

able to achieve my career 

goals at NASA. 4,815 5,206 2,208 841 418 13,488 N/A

77

Considering everything, I 

feel appreciated by my 

organization. 5,491 5,254 1,622 680 398 13,445 N/A

78

Overall, how would others 

in your work unit say you 

are performing? 6,927 4,963 458 38 14 12,400 503

79

I can easily get help from 

members of my work unit 

when needed. 7,584 4,811 759 284 71 13,509 N/A

80

My work unit actively 

builds connections with 

each other. 6,391 4,934 1,592 478 92 13,487 N/A

81

When there is conflict in 

my work unit, it is 

effectively resolved. 4,973 4,967 2,820 498 186 13,444 N/A

82

I can easily make a 

request of my 

organization to meet my 

accessibility needs. 3,797 2,554 662 158 100 7,271 6,203

83

My organization responds 

to my accessibility needs 

in a timely manner. 3,417 2,283 828 146 103 6,777 6,689

84

My organization meets my 

accessibility needs. 3,652 2,418 747 123 87 7,027 6,432