The 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Results

The 2015 FEVS was administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from May 4, 2015, through June 12, 2015. The 

survey was anonymous, web based, and offered to all permanent FMC employees on board as of October 31, 2014. Of the 98 employees 

surveyed, 77, or 78%, chose to participate. Included in the survey were questions prescribed by OPM that must be asked of employees each 

year (identified with an asterisk on the attached spreadsheet), several of which were demographic questions. 

Our Strengths 

Items that are rated at 65 percent positive or higher are considered strengths. The five areas showing the highest positive responses in 2015

include: 

1) 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). (Q. 81, 96% positive)

2) When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. (Q. 7, 95% positive)

3) How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS). (Q. 80, 89%

positive)

4) I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. (Q. 8, 88% positive)

5) Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. (Q. 35, 86% positive) 

Our Challenges 

Items that are 35 percent or more negative are considered a challenge. The areas with the six highest negative responses in 2015 included: 

1) Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. (Q. 33, 46% negative)

2) In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce. (Q. 53, 45% negative)

3) Employees have a sense of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. (Q. 30, 39% negative – tied for 3rd)

4) How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization? (Q. 67, 39% negative – tied for 3rd)

5) I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. (Q. 9, 38% negative – tied for 4th) 

6) Creativity and innovation are rewarded. (Q. 32, 38% negative – tied for 4th)

Notable Increases and Decreases

Increases: Overall 64 items went up since 2014. The areas with the five highest point increases were: 

1) The skill level in my work unit improved in the past year. (Q. 27, +28 point increase)

2) Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training awareness of

diversity issues, mentoring). (Q. 34, +27 point increase)

3) I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. (Q. 41, +27 point increase)

4) Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs (Q. 33, +26 point increase)

5) 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). (Q. 81, +26 point increase) 
Decreases: Overall 12 items went down since 2014. The areas with the five highest point decreases were: 

1) How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting 

classes, parenting support groups). (Q. 83, -69 point decrease)

2) My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. (Q. 15, -9 point decrease)

3) Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? (Q. 52, -5 point decrease)

4) My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. (Q. 36, -5 point decrease)

5) The work I do is important. (Q. 13, -4 point decrease)
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2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 18 27 9 10 13 77 NA 

% 58.25 22.68 35.57 11.79 12.62 17.34 100.00 44.03 14.22

N 21 33 4 8 10 76 NA 

% 70.68 27.83 42.85 5.29 10.33 13.70 100.00 62.72 7.96

N 21 28 5 9 12 75 NA 

% 65.37 27.41 37.96 6.76 11.54 16.33 100.00 47.83 17.54

N 27 23 10 6 11 77 NA 

% 64.95 34.43 30.53 12.83 7.83 14.39 100.00 58.42 6.53

N 30 28 10 6 3 77 NA 

% 75.21 38.24 36.97 12.89 7.92 3.97 100.00 78.75 3.54

N 27 26 8 8 7 76 NA 

% 69.98 35.50 34.48 10.21 10.43 9.38 100.00 70.07 0.09

N 53 20 3 0 1 77 NA 

% 95.03 68.14 26.88 3.72 0.00 1.25 100.00 96.74 1.71

N 39 29 4 3 2 77 NA 

% 88.21 50.35 37.85 4.96 4.16 2.67 100.00 92.86 4.65

N 4 32 11 15 15 77 0 

% 46.90 5.50 41.39 14.51 18.71 19.89 100.00 34.33 12.57

N 9 42 6 11 9 77 0 

% 66.28 11.54 54.74 7.87 14.21 11.64 100.00 57.18 9.10

N 18 27 5 10 13 73 1 

% 61.24 23.53 37.71 7.02 13.31 18.43 100.00 46.08 15.16

N 31 30 6 5 5 77 0 

% 79.33 39.06 40.27 7.63 6.58 6.47 100.00 74.84 4.49

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 8 4

Points 87.57 9.99

 

My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.

*12.

6.

7.

8.

9.

*10.

*11.

I like the kind of work I do.

I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and 

priorities.

*1.

2.

3.

*4.

*5.

My talents are used well in the workplace.

I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my 

organization.

I have enough information to do my job well.

I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing 

things.

I know what is expected of me on the job.

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.

I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to 

get my job done.

My workload is reasonable.
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2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 37 21 10 4 4 76 0 

% 76.07 47.58 28.49 13.19 5.40 5.34 100.00 80.79 4.72

N 30 34 6 2 3 75 1 

% 85.21 39.41 45.80 7.83 3.00 3.97 100.00 72.84 12.37

N 12 32 11 8 10 73 3 

% 59.63 15.98 43.64 14.99 11.08 14.30 100.00 69.23 9.60

N 31 33 8 3 1 76 0 

% 84.08 39.68 44.41 10.60 3.79 1.53 100.00 76.87 7.21

N 18 21 14 3 16 72 5 

% 53.65 24.59 29.06 19.99 4.15 22.21 100.00 41.03 12.62

N 11 30 13 10 12 76 1 

% 53.21 14.38 38.83 17.68 13.31 15.80 100.00 39.86 13.35

N 12 28 7 11 14 72 5 

% 55.49 16.11 39.38 9.59 15.18 19.74 100.00 57.35 1.86

N 24 31 10 6 5 76 NA 

% 72.01 31.26 40.75 13.43 8.07 6.49 100.00 69.51 2.50

N 12 34 13 12 6 77 0 

% 59.43 14.96 44.47 17.25 15.44 7.88 100.00 35.36 24.07

N 14 21 10 12 14 71 5 

% 48.24 18.91 29.32 14.04 17.60 20.13 100.00 30.65 17.59

N 8 16 18 7 17 66 7 

% 35.75 11.91 23.83 27.76 10.63 25.87 100.00 28.01 7.74

N 9 18 19 11 14 71 5 

% 37.22 12.11 25.11 27.15 15.79 19.83 100.00 34.29 2.93

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 9 3

Points 100.38 16.18

 

*22. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.

*23. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who 

cannot or will not improve.

16. I am held accountable for achieving results.

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

without fear of reprisal.

*18. My training needs are assessed.

*13. The work I do is important.

*14. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, 

cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs 

well.

*15. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my 

performance.

*24. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a 

meaningful way.

*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).

*20. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.

*21. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.
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2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 9 20 21 8 14 72 4 

% 39.33 11.94 27.39 29.71 11.41 19.56 100.00 38.59 0.74

N 30 28 7 4 8 77 0 

% 75.05 38.52 36.53 9.01 5.35 10.60 100.00 58.71 16.34

N 20 24 14 5 10 73 4 

% 59.69 26.24 33.45 19.75 6.83 13.73 100.00 31.36 28.33

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Good Good Fair Poor

Very 

Poor

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

N 42 19 13 2 1 77 NA 

% 78.96 53.83 25.13 17.03 2.76 1.25 100.00 75.78 3.18

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

N 18 35 9 5 5 72 5 

% 73.47 24.62 48.85 12.60 6.66 7.27 100.00 62.42 11.05

N 6 29 9 13 16 73 4 

% 47.36 7.89 39.47 12.66 18.03 21.95 100.00 25.35 22.01

N 10 27 16 9 13 75 2 

% 48.72 13.18 35.54 21.90 11.84 17.54 100.00 34.94 13.78

N 8 19 16 12 15 70 7 

% 38.88 11.17 27.71 22.63 17.03 21.46 100.00 26.89 11.99

N 4 24 9 15 17 69 8 

% 39.90 5.69 34.21 13.22 22.15 24.73 100.00 13.59 26.31

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 9 0

Points 133.73 0

 

 

*32. Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

*33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.

*29. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to 

accomplish organizational goals.

*30. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to 

work processes.

31. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and 

services.

28. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit?

 

25. Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their 

jobs.

26. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each 

other.

27. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.
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2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 15 37 8 4 8 72 5 

% 71.42 20.29 51.13 11.28 5.66 11.64 100.00 43.54 27.88

N 24 43 3 3 4 77 0 

% 86.61 30.51 56.10 4.01 4.17 5.21 100.00 79.41 7.20

N 13 36 11 8 6 74 2 

% 66.97 17.21 49.75 14.75 10.07 8.22 100.00 72.15 5.18

N 11 17 18 9 16 71 6 

% 38.72 14.87 23.85 26.10 12.54 22.65 100.00 29.98 8.74

N 21 23 16 4 9 73 4 

% 59.70 27.76 31.93 21.95 5.64 12.72 100.00 43.05 16.65

N 25 28 13 4 5 75 2 

% 70.45 32.51 37.94 17.65 5.09 6.81 100.00 59.48 10.97

N 16 25 13 8 14 76 NA 

% 53.25 20.79 32.46 17.16 10.69 18.91 100.00 37.34 15.91

N 20 27 7 4 13 71 6 

% 65.84 27.80 38.04 9.77 5.66 18.74 100.00 38.45 27.39

N 37 23 8 1 6 75 1 

% 79.93 49.08 30.85 10.59 1.45 8.03 100.00 80.21 0.28

N 24 27 11 6 8 76 1 

% 66.58 30.84 35.73 14.45 8.13 10.84 100.00 54.48 12.10

N 23 23 14 5 9 74 2 

% 61.90 30.79 31.11 18.56 7.12 12.42 100.00 51.90 10.00

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 9 2

Points 136.84 5.46

43. My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my 

leadership skills.

*44. Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile.

40. I recommend my organization as a good place to work.

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

better place to work.

*42. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life 

issues.

37. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political 

purposes are not tolerated.

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.

39. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.

*36. My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.

 

34. Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for 

example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of 

diversity issues, mentoring).

*35. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the 

job.
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2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 25 22 13 3 8 71 5 

% 65.65 34.64 31.01 18.84 3.92 11.60 100.00 50.28 15.37

N 23 25 11 7 10 76 1 

% 62.53 29.70 32.83 14.37 9.79 13.31 100.00 58.91 3.62

N 27 23 11 3 10 74 3 

% 66.94 35.73 31.21 15.14 4.07 13.85 100.00 56.74 10.20

N 31 25 8 3 8 75 NA 

% 74.19 40.86 33.33 10.85 4.20 10.77 100.00 70.32 3.87

N 35 24 6 6 5 76 NA 

% 76.98 45.70 31.27 7.86 8.36 6.80 100.00 75.83 1.15

N 25 38 5 6 2 76 NA 

% 82.58 32.24 50.35 7.02 7.91 2.48 100.00 72.95 9.63

N 29 20 11 8 8 76 NA 

% 63.88 37.67 26.21 14.57 10.78 10.77 100.00 58.01 5.87

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Good Good Fair Poor

Very 

Poor

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

N 36 17 12 7 4 76 NA 

% 69.03 46.95 22.09 16.27 9.49 5.21 100.00 74.93 5.90

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 7 1

Points 49.71 5.9

48. My supervisor listens to what I have to say.

49. My supervisor treats me with respect.

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

performance.

*51. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

 

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

supervisor?

*47. Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.

 

45. My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all 

segments of society.

46. My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve 

my job performance.
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2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 12 18 10 18 15 73 3 

% 40.87 15.86 25.01 13.80 24.36 20.97 100.00 27.42 13.45

N 14 24 14 6 13 71 4 

% 52.70 18.89 33.81 20.11 8.46 18.73 100.00 41.50 11.20

N 14 28 15 6 8 71 5 

% 58.59 18.83 39.76 20.60 8.94 11.88 100.00 54.56 4.03

N 14 29 12 4 12 71 3 

% 60.20 19.14 41.06 17.05 5.58 17.18 100.00 40.69 19.51

N 14 32 12 5 10 73 3 

% 62.72 18.37 44.35 16.64 6.51 14.13 100.00 55.43 7.29

N 14 29 12 7 12 74 2 

% 58.58 18.13 40.44 15.87 9.10 16.45 100.00 43.50 15.08

N 16 27 11 11 10 75 1 

% 57.86 20.44 37.41 14.07 14.16 13.92 100.00 50.67 7.19

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Good Good Fair Poor

Very 

Poor

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

N 24 17 15 10 9 75 1 

% 54.80 31.42 23.38 19.77 13.28 12.15 100.00 53.30 1.50

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

N 14 26 15 9 12 76 1 

% 52.28 18.44 33.84 20.34 11.44 15.93 100.00 40.48 11.80

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 9 0

Points 91.05 0

58. Managers promote communication among different work units (for 

example, about projects, goals, needed resources).

*57. Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward 

meeting its goals and objectives.

*56. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.

59. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work 

objectives.

 

*61. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior 

leaders.

 

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

directly above your immediate supervisor?

*55. Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds.

 

*53. In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation 

and commitment in the workforce.

54. My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty 

and integrity.
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2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither Agree 

nor Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 19 28 13 8 6 74 3 

% 63.70 25.45 38.25 17.45 10.80 8.05 100.00 62.38 1.32

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied

Very 

Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

Percent 

Positive

N 19 31 9 7 10 76 NA

% 65.57 24.09 41.48 11.94 8.95 13.54 100.00 46.61 18.96

N 12 34 11 9 10 76 NA

% 60.50 15.70 44.80 14.71 11.62 13.17 100.00 39.76 20.74

N 18 21 16 6 14 75 NA

% 51.93 23.54 28.39 21.52 7.59 18.96 100.00 39.08 12.85

N 10 27 18 9 10 74 NA

% 49.22 13.47 35.75 25.24 11.98 13.56 100.00 34.34 14.88

N 14 15 18 10 19 76 NA

% 37.58 18.05 19.53 22.96 13.85 25.61 100.00 29.14 8.44

N 14 27 13 9 11 74 NA

% 54.64 18.52 36.12 17.84 12.15 15.38 100.00 39.24 15.40

N 20 28 6 13 8 75 NA

% 63.64 25.67 37.97 8.35 17.40 10.61 100.00 52.09 11.55

N 12 31 12 15 7 77 NA

% 55.22 15.43 39.79 15.99 19.53 9.26 100.00 38.08 17.14

N 13 31 13 10 10 77 NA

% 56.49 16.54 39.95 17.56 12.78 13.17 100.00 44.63 11.86

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 10 0

Points 133.14 0

*69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

job?

*70. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

pay?

71. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

organization?

*67. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a 

better job in your organization?

 

*68. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for 

your present job?

*64. How satisfied are you with the information you receive 

from management on what's going on in your 

organization?

*65. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive 

for doing a good job?

*66. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of 

your senior leaders?

 

62. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life 

programs.

*63. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions 

that affect your work?
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72. N %

53 67.88 64 77.09

7 9.45 6 7.34

11 14.73 6 7.43

6 7.94 7 8.14

77 100.00 83 100.00

73. N %

0 0.00 0 0.00

2 2.31 3 3.89

7 8.71 14 16.10

34 42.83 32 36.85

2 3.01 4 4.86

4 5.68 6 8.22

12 15.91 9 11.32

16 21.55 15 18.76

77 100.00 83 100.00

74. N %

41 54.80 50 61.00

35 45.20 33 39.00

0 0.00 0 0.00

76 100.00 83 100.00

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

Number of surveys administered: 98

Response Rate: 78.6%

Not available to me

Total

Total

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

Yes

No

I telework 3 or more days per week.

I do not telework because I choose not to telework.

I telework 1 or 2 days per week.

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

I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis.

I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., Law 

Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, Security Personnel).

I do not telework because I have technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate 

equipment) that prevent me from teleworking.

I do not telework because I did not receive approval to do so, even though I have the 

kind of job where I can telework.

2014

Not sure if I was notified of my telework eligibility.

Total

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

2015

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

Yes, I was notified that I was eligible to telework.

Yes, I was notified that I was not eligible to telework.

No, I was not notified of my telework eligibility.
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75.

N %

32 42.80 37 47.07

41 52.39 43 49.08

4 4.81 3 3.85

77 100.00 83 100.00

76. N %

12 16.57 19 25.29

62 79.78 62 73.66

3 3.65 1 1.05

77 100.00 82 100.00

77.

N %

1 1.41 3 4.53

48 62.20 60 74.63

28 36.39 18 20.84

77 100.00 81 100.00

78. N %

6 8.26 4 5.56

45 58.00 64 77.38

26 33.73 15 17.05

77 100.00 83 100.00

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 77

Number of surveys administered: 98

Response Rate: 78.6%

Yes

No

Not available to me

Total

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support 

groups)

No

Not available to me

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Total

Yes

2014

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers)

Yes

No

Not available to me

Total

Yes

Total

2015

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Health and Wellness Programs (for example, exercise, medical screening, quit smoking 

programs)

No

Not available to me
FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

2015 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS

2015 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied

Very 

Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

2014 

Percent 

Positive

Increase or 

Decrease

N 3 18 11 7 3 42 1 

% 49.64 7.40 42.23 26.30 16.87 7.19 100.00 48.38 1.27

N 23 15 3 1 0 42 0 

% 89.90 55.15 34.75 7.54 2.55 0.00 100.00 92.17 2.27

N 10 18 1 0 0 29 3 

% 96.35 34.11 62.24 3.65 0.00 0.00 100.00 70.32 26.03

N 2 6 2 0 0 10 2 

% 79.85 19.12 60.73 20.15 0.00 0.00 100.00 67.65 12.20

N 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 

% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.00 69.56 **69.56

N 3 3 0 0 0 6 0 

% 100.00 46.52 53.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 0.00 No Change

Survey Administration Period: May 4, 2015 to June 12, 2015 Sample or Census: Census

The work/life satisfaction results only include employees who indicated that they participated in the program. Number of surveys completed: 77

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys administered: 98

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 78.6%

Number 3 2 Total Number 64 12

Points 39.05 71.38 Total Points 771.47 108.91

**Question 83 was answerd 

by 3 employees in 2014 

resuting in a 69.56% positive 

score. In 2015 only 1 

employee answerd the 

question resulting in a 100% 

negative score. The result is 

a decrease of 69.56. 

Agency Totals

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)

 

79. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Telework

80. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Alternative Work Schedules 

(AWS)

82. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Employee Assistance 

Program (EAP)

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)

84. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Elder Care Programs (for 

example, support groups, speakers)