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Response

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

in my organization. 77.5% 33.3% 44.2% 16.4% 4.5% 1.5% 6.1%

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

69.2% 19.5% 49.7% 15.3% 12.6% 3.0% 15.5%

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

ways of doing things. 62.5% 26.1% 36.4% 20.2% 11.0% 6.3% 17.3%

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

accomplishment. 82.4% 38.8% 43.6% 13.1% 1.6% 3.0% 4.6%

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

94.0% 55.2% 38.8% 6.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

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

68.5% 28.8% 39.8% 22.2% 7.8% 1.5% 9.2%

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

effort to get a job done. 97.0% 72.6% 24.4% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

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

better. 91.8% 55.8% 36.0% 8.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

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

materials, budget) to get my job done.

76.9% 21.5% 55.4% 8.4% 7.9% 6.8% 14.7%

Agree-disagree 10 *My workload is reasonable.

76.8% 19.3% 57.4% 13.9% 7.9% 1.5% 9.3%

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

70.6% 23.1% 47.5% 16.1% 11.8% 1.5% 13.2%

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

goals. 94.0% 43.8% 50.1% 1.5% 4.5% 0.0% 4.5%

Agree-disagree 13 The work I do is important.

96.6% 62.2% 34.4% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
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Agree-disagree 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, 

temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the 

workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs 

well.

85.3% 29.5% 55.7% 5.6% 6.1% 3.1% 9.1%

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

performance. 68.6% 23.8% 44.9% 25.1% 3.2% 3.1% 6.3%

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

86.6% 29.8% 56.9% 11.5% 1.9% 0.0% 1.9%

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

rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.

65.0% 29.3% 35.6% 13.6% 11.4% 10.1% 21.5%

Agree-disagree 18 My training needs are assessed.

52.3% 22.9% 29.4% 34.7% 9.7% 3.3% 13.1%

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).

79.2% 29.3% 49.9% 15.6% 5.2% 0.0% 5.2%

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

done. 83.7% 29.6% 54.1% 13.3% 1.5% 1.5% 3.0%

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

right skills. 65.4% 19.5% 45.9% 25.8% 5.3% 3.6% 8.8%

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

37.4% 13.4% 24.0% 33.5% 17.0% 12.0% 29.0%
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Agree-disagree 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a 

poor performer who cannot or will not improve.

38.8% 9.8% 29.0% 34.6% 15.6% 10.9% 26.6%

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

recognized in a meaningful way.

44.5% 12.1% 32.4% 34.2% 12.1% 9.2% 21.3%

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

employees perform their jobs. 52.1% 16.0% 36.1% 31.5% 11.3% 5.1% 16.4%

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

with each other. 78.9% 30.8% 48.0% 13.1% 4.6% 3.4% 8.1%

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

past year. 68.6% 17.4% 51.3% 24.4% 5.3% 1.7% 7.0%

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

done by your work unit? 91.9% 41.6% 50.3% 8.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

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

and skills necessary to accomplish organizational 

goals. 85.6% 45.1% 40.4% 9.3% 3.6% 1.5% 5.1%

Agree-disagree 30 Employees have a feeling of personal 

empowerment with respect to work processes.

54.3% 13.3% 41.0% 23.2% 8.3% 14.2% 22.5%

Agree-disagree 31 Employees are recognized for providing high 

quality products and services. 57.7% 9.3% 48.4% 20.6% 13.1% 8.7% 21.7%

Agree-disagree 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

48.2% 11.5% 36.7% 34.3% 6.7% 10.9% 17.5%

Agree-disagree 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees 

perform their jobs. 35.8% 3.7% 32.1% 34.8% 21.8% 7.6% 29.5%
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Agree-disagree 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the 

workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and 

women, training in awareness of diversity issues, 

mentoring).

64.0% 20.5% 43.5% 27.0% 3.9% 5.1% 9.0%

Agree-disagree 35 Employees are protected from health and safety 

hazards on the job. 84.9% 25.5% 59.5% 11.4% 3.6% 0.0% 3.6%

Agree-disagree 36 My organization has prepared employees for 

potential security threats.

57.7% 18.7% 39.0% 31.6% 7.4% 3.3% 10.7%

Agree-disagree 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion 

for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.

61.4% 20.7% 40.6% 18.9% 6.1% 13.6% 19.7%

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.

67.8% 30.2% 37.5% 17.1% 3.8% 11.4% 15.1%

Agree-disagree 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its 

mission. 89.6% 20.0% 69.6% 5.4% 3.4% 1.7% 5.0%

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

work. 78.2% 30.0% 48.2% 12.3% 6.3% 3.2% 9.5%
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Agree-disagree 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to 

make my agency a better place to work.

60.0% 17.0% 43.0% 20.4% 15.8% 3.8% 19.6%

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

and other life issues. 88.3% 48.5% 39.9% 3.7% 1.7% 6.3% 8.0%

Agree-disagree 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to 

demonstrate my leadership skills.

73.9% 37.7% 36.1% 12.2% 8.7% 5.2% 13.9%

Agree-disagree 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my 

performance are worthwhile. 68.7% 30.6% 38.1% 14.2% 9.2% 8.0% 17.2%

Agree-disagree 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce 

representative of all segments of society.

67.2% 35.9% 31.2% 24.6% 3.3% 4.9% 8.2%

Agree-disagree 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive 

suggestions to improve my job performance.

65.6% 29.4% 36.1% 17.3% 10.9% 6.2% 17.1%

Agree-disagree 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee 

development. 78.8% 42.1% 36.7% 14.9% 1.6% 4.7% 6.3%

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

78.6% 39.7% 38.9% 10.1% 6.6% 4.7% 11.3%

Agree-disagree 49 My supervisor treats me with respect.

81.9% 51.9% 30.0% 10.2% 3.2% 4.7% 7.9%

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

with me about my performance.

72.0% 36.0% 36.0% 17.6% 7.3% 3.1% 10.4%
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Agree-disagree 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

72.9% 44.3% 28.7% 10.9% 8.4% 7.8% 16.2%

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

by your immediate supervisor?

69.3% 45.3% 23.9% 16.5% 9.6% 4.7% 14.3%

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

levels of motivation and commitment in the 

workforce.

52.8% 14.4% 38.4% 25.7% 11.3% 10.1% 21.4%

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

standards of honesty and integrity.

64.0% 26.4% 37.6% 16.4% 9.9% 9.7% 19.6%

Agree-disagree 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different 

backgrounds. 77.3% 28.1% 49.2% 13.2% 5.9% 3.6% 9.5%

Agree-disagree 56 *Managers communicate the goals of the 

organization. 57.7% 16.4% 41.3% 18.1% 18.7% 5.5% 24.2%

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

progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.

54.7% 22.6% 32.2% 31.0% 8.8% 5.5% 14.3%

Agree-disagree 58 Managers promote communication among 

different work units (for example, about projects, 

goals, needed resources).

44.2% 19.6% 24.6% 14.3% 27.7% 13.7% 41.5%

Agree-disagree 59 Managers support collaboration across work units 

to accomplish work objectives.

49.9% 20.3% 29.6% 32.3% 6.1% 11.7% 17.8%
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Response

Type Item Item Text

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

by the manager directly above your immediate 

supervisor? 66.8% 29.1% 37.8% 18.0% 9.4% 5.8% 15.2%

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

senior leaders. 75.7% 39.2% 36.5% 12.3% 7.1% 4.9% 12.0%

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

programs. 78.7% 40.3% 38.4% 10.4% 3.5% 7.4% 10.9%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in 

decisions that affect your work?

56.1% 12.2% 43.9% 29.4% 12.9% 1.6% 14.5%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you 

receive from management on what's going on in 

your organization?

45.2% 12.2% 33.0% 25.3% 24.6% 4.9% 29.5%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you 

receive for doing a good job?

62.5% 18.1% 44.4% 24.2% 5.3% 8.1% 13.4%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and 

practices of your senior leaders?

57.5% 13.7% 43.8% 25.3% 10.8% 6.4% 17.2%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get 

a better job in your organization?

34.1% 15.3% 18.9% 38.3% 14.2% 13.4% 27.5%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive 

for your present job?

66.3% 15.2% 51.0% 25.5% 6.6% 1.6% 8.2%
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Response

Type Item Item Text

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Satisfied-dissatisfied 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you 

with your job?

79.5% 35.8% 43.8% 12.4% 6.5% 1.6% 8.1%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with 

your pay?

82.7% 30.1% 52.6% 5.4% 8.2% 3.6% 11.8%

Satisfied-dissatisfied 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you 

with your organization?

75.6% 28.2% 47.4% 13.0% 6.5% 4.9% 11.4%

* 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.