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Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results: 2022

Annual Employee Survey (AES) Summary Report
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Agency-Specific Questions

1. How well does FRTIB demonstrate that it is passionate about delivering services that improve financial 

outcomes for participants?

Response Option N %

Very Well 67 46.2%

Well 52 35.4%

Poorly 14 10.1%

Very Poorly 12 8.2%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 7 —b

Total 152 100.0%

Note: "Don't Know/No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations.

2. How well does FRTIB listen to, respect, and carefully consider the needs of participants?

Response Option N %

Very Well 57 39.7%

Well 57 40.6%

Poorly 17 12.4%

Very Poorly 11 7.3%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 11 —b

Total 153 100.0%

Note: "Don't Know/No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations.

3. How well does FRTIB demonstrate that it is trustworthy?

Response Option N %

Very Well 59 41.8%

Well 61 42.9%

Poorly 13 9.4%

Very Poorly 9 5.9%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 11 —b

Total 153 100.0%
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4. How well does FRTIB demonstrate that it values individual and organizational honesty, consistency, & 

credibility?

Response Option N %

Very Well 53 37.7%

Well 59 40.4%

Poorly 14 10.4%

Very Poorly 17 11.5%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 9 —b

Total 152 100.0%

Note: "Don't Know/No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations.

5. How well does FRTIB operate with independence and act ethically to carry out its fiduciary responsibility?

Response Option N %

Very Well 60 42.3%

Well 57 38.9%

Poorly 15 11.3%

Very Poorly 11 7.5%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 10 —b

Total 153 100.0%

Note: "Don't Know/No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations.

6. How well does FRTIB value diversity and ensure everyone’s ideas and contributions are respected?

Response Option N %

Very Well 53 37.3%

Well 58 41.4%

Poorly 14 10.4%

Very Poorly 15 10.9%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 13 —b

Total 153 100.0%
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Note: "Don't Know/No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations.

7. How well does FRTIB encourage open, candid dialogue and foster relationships based on trust and shared 

objectives?

Response Option N %

Very Well 51 35.9%

Well 55 38.0%

Poorly 20 14.6%

Very Poorly 17 11.6%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 10 —b

Total 153 100.0%

Note: "Don't Know/No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations.

8. How well does FRTIB build partnerships to achieve greater outcomes?

Response Option N %

Very Well 50 37.3%

Well 52 38.1%

Poorly 15 11.9%

Very Poorly 18 12.7%

Don't Know/No Basis to Judge 18 —b

Total 153 100.0%

Note: "Don't Know/No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations.

9. When answering the survey questions about your “senior leaders,” who were you primarily thinking of?

Response Option N %

Office Executives 121 77.9%

HQ Division Heads 23 15.2%

Branch Chiefs 10 6.9%

Total 154 100.0%
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10. When answering the survey questions about your "organization," which organization were you 

primarily thinking of?

Response Option N %

Bureau 96 63.7%

Division Office 48 31.2%

Branch 8 5.1%

Total 152 100.0%

For all tables on this worksheet:

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency’s population.

Source: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board AES Report, 2022 

OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

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Senior Leaders and Support

96. My organization’s senior leaders support policies and procedures to protect employee health and safety.

Response Option

2022

N

2022

%

2021

N

2021

%

2020

N

2020

%

Strongly Agree 41 26.6% 61 37.0% 136

Agree 55 35.9% 41 25.1% 38 22.2%

Neither Agree nor Disagree 20 13.5% 16 9.7% 3 1.8%

Disagree 15 10.7% 18 10.7% 0 0.0%

Strongly Disagree 21 13.3% 32 17.5% 0 0.0%

No Basis to Judge 2 —b 2 —b 3 —b

Total 154 100.0% 170 100.0% 180 100.0%
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97. My organization’s senior leaders provide effective communications about what to expect 

with the return to the physical worksite.

Response Option

2022

N

2022

%

2021

N

2021

%

Strongly Agree 59 38.8% 78 45.6%

Agree 63 40.3% 53 31.2%

Neither Agree nor Disagree 14 9.6% 18 10.4%

Disagree 7 5.0% 5 3.3%

Strongly Disagree 10 6.3% 17 9.5%

No Basis to Judge 1 —b 0 —b

Total 154 100.0% 171 100.0%

98. My supervisor supports my efforts to stay healthy and safe while working.

Response Option

2022

N

2022

%

2021

N

2021

%

2020

N

2020

%

Strongly Agree 93 59.2% 117 69.5% 127 70.5%

Agree 49 32.1% 39 23.0% 36 21.3%

Neither Agree nor Disagree 7 4.5% 7 4.2% 10 5.7%

Disagree 3 2.7% 2 1.2% 2 1.3%

Strongly Disagree 3 1.5% 4 2.1% 2 1.3%

No Basis to Judge 0 —b 1 —b 2 —b

Total 155 100.0% 170 100.0% 179 100.0%

99. My supervisor creates an environment where I can voice my concerns about staying healthy and safe.

Response Option

2022

N

2022

%

2021

N

2021

%

2020

N

2020

%

Strongly Agree 95 62.3% 111 66.3% 123 68.6%

Agree 41 26.8% 37 22.5% 35 20.2%

Neither Agree nor Disagree 7 4.8% 10 6.2% 10 5.9%

Disagree 6 4.6% 3 1.2% 5 3.2%

Strongly Disagree 3 1.5% 6 3.7% 3 2.1%

No Basis to Judge 2 —b 4 —b 4 —b

Total 154 100.0% 171 100.0% 180 100.0%
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Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Note: Trending for Q96, Q98-Q99 are based on the "During the COVID-19 Pandemic" 

responses in 2020.

"—a" indicates that there are no trending results available for the 

year. 

"—b" indicates that the "No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage 

calculations. 

Source: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board AES Report, 2022 OPM 

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

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Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

OPM FEVS AES Report Agency Information

Field Period Jun 7 - Jul 22, 2022

Sample or Census Census

Number of Surveys Completed 161

Number of Surveys Administered 250

Response Rate 64.4%

Number of items identified as Strengths (65% positive or higher) 71

Number of items identified as challenges (35% negative or higher) 0

2022 Engagement Index 76%

 Leaders Lead Subindex 63%

 Supervisors Subindex 90%

 Intrinsic Work Experience Subindex 76%

Notes: Number of items identified as strengths and challenges are based on items 1-89, excluding items 12, 15, and 34. 

Items 12 and 34 are negatively worded and while the results for these items are shown in the Core Q1-14, 16-89 tab, 

they should be interpreted with caution as these items have been flagged for review for 2023.

A "—d" indicates that there were no responses to the item.

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Employment Demographics

Where do you work?

Response Option %

Headquarters 96.7%

Field 0.0%

Full-time telework (e.g., home office, telecenter) 3.3%

Total 100.0%

What is your supervisory status?

Response Option %

Senior Leader 7.9%

Manager 10.6%

Supervisor 19.2%

Team Leader 4.0%

Non-Supervisor 58.3%

Total 100.0%

What is your pay category/grade?

Response Option %

Federal Wage System (for example, WB, WD, WG, WL, WM, WS, WY) 0.0%

GS 1-6 0.7%

GS 7-12 11.3%

GS 13-15 81.5%

Senior Executive Service 4.0%

Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 1.3%

Other 1.3%

Total 100.0%

What is your US military service status?

Response Option %

No Prior Military Service 71.6%

Currently in National Guard or Reserves 0.0%

Retired 10.8%

Separated or Discharged 17.6%

Total 100.0%
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Are you:

Response Option %

The spouse of a current active duty service member of the U.S. Armed Forces 0.7%

The spouse of a service member who retired or separated from active duty in the 

U.S. Armed Forces with a disability rating of 100 percent 2.0%

The widow(er) of a service member killed while on active duty in the U.S. Armed 

Forces 0.0%

None of the categories listed 97.3%

Total 100.0%

If the response to the previous question on if you are a military spouse was "None of the categories 

listed," this item was skipped.

Have you been hired under the Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority?

Response Option %

Yes 25.0%

No 75.0%

Total 100.0%

How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)?

Response Option %

Less than 1 year 1.3%

1 to 3 years 8.1%

4 to 5 years 8.1%

6 to 10 years 25.5%

11 to 14 years 23.5%

15 to 20 years 11.4%

More than 20 years 22.1%

Total 100.0%
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example, Department of Justice, 

Environmental Protection Agency)?

Response Option %

Less than 1 year 2.0%

1 to 3 years 21.3%

4 to 5 years 14.0%

6 to 10 years 41.3%

11 to 14 years 10.7%

15 to 20 years 5.3%

More than 20 years 5.3%

Total 100.0%

Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year, and if so, why?

Response Option %

No 54.1%

Yes, to retire 7.4%

Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government 27.7%

Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government 5.4%

Yes, other 5.4%

Total 100.0%

I am planning to retire:

Response Option %

Less than 1 year 2.0%

1 year 4.1%

2 years 5.4%

3 years 4.7%

4 years 4.1%

5 years 6.1%

More than 5 years 73.6%

Total 100.0%
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Personal Demographics

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?

Response Option %

Yes 6.3%

No 93.8%

Total 100.0%

Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify.

Response Option %

White 43.7%

Black or African American 40.0%

All other races 16.3%

Total 100.0%

What is your age group?

Response Option %

29 years and under 0.0%

30-39 years old 12.8%

40-49 years old 31.9%

50-59 years old 39.7%

60 years or older 15.6%

Total 100.0%

What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?

Response Option %

Less than High School/ High School Diploma/ GED —c

Certification/ Some College/ associate degree —c

Bachelor's Degree —c

Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelor's Degree) —c

Total —c

Are you an individual with a disability?

Response Option %

Yes 15.4%

No 84.6%

Total 100.0%
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Are you:

Response Option %

Male 52.1%

Female 47.9%

Total 100.0%

Are you transgender?

Response Option %

Yes 0.0%

No 100.0%

Total 100.0%

Which one of the following best represents how you think of yourself?

n %

Straight, that is not gay or lesbian —c

Gay or Lesbian —c

Bisexual —c

I use a different term —c

Total —c

Percentages for demographic questions are unweighted.

The "I use a different term" response option for the sexual orientation item was worded as "Something else" in 

2021.

Note: For confidentiality purposes, a "—c" indicated that there are either fewer than 4 responses to a single 

personal demographic category or fewer than 4 responses in multiple personal demographic categories, and 

results are therefore suppressed.

A "—d" indicates that there were no responses to this item.

No suppression was applied to Employment Demographics.

Source: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board AES Report, 2022 OPM Federal Employee 

Viewpoint Survey

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Core Survey Questions

Q1-14, 16-89 

Item Item Text

2019 Percent

Positive

2020 Percent

Positive

2021 Percent

Positive

2022 Percent

Positive

Difference

2022-2019

Difference

2022-2020

Difference

2022-2021

Sort for

Largest

Differences

2022-2019

Sort for

Largest

Differences

2022-2020

Sort for

Largest

Differences

2022-2021

1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 74% 76% 83% 82% 8% 6% -1% 12 2 19

2 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 66% 71% 74% 73% 7% 2% -1% 17 13 23

3 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 74% 77% 72% 72% -2% -5% 0% 30 25 12

4 I know what is expected of me on the job. 79% 83% 82% 79% 0% -4% -3% 27 24 28

5 *My workload is reasonable. 62% 69% 76% 74% 12% 5% -2% 5 7 25

6 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 60% 67% 71% 72% 12% 5% 1% 4 5 9

7 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals. 87% 90% 87% 85% -2% -5% -2% 31 26 27

8 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 66% 66% 71% 71% 5% 5% 0% 20 4 13

14 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 76% 86% 90% 90% 14% 4% 0% 2 8 15

16 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 38% 57% 68% 55% 17% -2% -13% 1 17 40

18 *My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals. 83% 85% 89% 82% -1% -3% -7% 29 22 35

19 Employees in my work unit meet the needs of our customers. —a 99% 92% 92% —a -7% 0% —a 30 16

20 Employees in my work unit contribute positively to my agency's performance. —a 100% 93% 92% —a -8% -1% —a 31 22

21 Employees in my work unit produce high-quality work. —a 97% 91% 88% —a -9% -3% —a 32 29

22 Employees in my work unit adapt to changing priorities. —a 97% 86% 85% —a -12% -1% —a 35 17

35 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 57% 72% 72% 66% 9% -6% -6% 10 29 33

36 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 87% 92% 66% 67% -20% -25% 1% 36 40 10

37 My organization is successful at accomplishing its mission. 78% 88% 84% 74% -4% -14% -10% 33 38 39

43 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 65% 70% 65% 68% 3% -2% 3% 24 20 6

44 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 51% 53% 51% 52% 1% -1% 1% 26 15 7

45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 81% 87% 89% 89% 8% 2% 0% 15 12 14

46 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 80% 88% 92% 91% 11% 3% -1% 7 11 21

47 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 86% 90% 96% 93% 7% 3% -3% 16 10 30

48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 81% 87% 93% 92% 11% 5% -1% 8 6 20

49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 86% 88% 95% 94% 8% 6% -1% 13 1 18

50 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 73% 79% 88% 84% 11% 5% -4% 6 3 31
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Core Survey Questions

Q1-14, 16-89

Item Item Text

2019 Percent

Positive

2020 Percent

Positive

2021 Percent

Positive

2022 Percent

Positive

Difference

2022-2019

Difference

2022-2020

Difference

2022-2021

Sort for

Largest

Differences

2022-2019

Sort for

Largest

Differences

2022-2020

Sort for

Largest

Differences

2022-2021

52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 75% 82% 90% 86% 11% 4% -4% 9 9 32

55 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce. 40% 54% 47% 52% 12% -2% 5% 3 18 2

56 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 49% 62% 54% 58% 9% -4% 4% 11 23 3

57 *Managers communicate the goals of the organization. 73% 83% 76% 74% 1% -9% -2% 25 33 26

58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources). 63% 73% 70% 63% 0% -10% -7% 28 34 36

59 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor? 67% 78% 74% 73% 6% -5% -1% 18 27 24

60 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 55% 61% 58% 59% 4% -2% 1% 21 19 8

61 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs. 70% 79% 54% 66% -4% -13% 12% 32 36 1

65 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work? 61% 67% 61% 54% -7% -13% -7% 34 37 37

66 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization? 67% 69% 63% 54% -13% -15% -9% 35 39 38

67 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job? 54% 65% 69% 62% 8% -3% -7% 14 21 34

68 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? 68% 75% 70% 74% 6% -1% 4% 19 16 4

69 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? 68% 71% 70% 71% 3% 0% 1% 23 14 11

70 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? 64% 73% 64% 67% 3% -6% 3% 22 28 5

The "Sort for Largest Differences" columns are based on the rounded differences shown in the Difference columns, then sorted by differences 

based on unrounded percentages (not shown), and then by item order.

Source: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board AES Report, 2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

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

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.

Only items 1-8, 14, 16, 18-22, 35-37, 43-50, 52, 55-61, 65-70 that carried over from the 2021 OPM FEVS are included on this tab.

Q19-Q22 were not included in the 2019 OPM FEVS.

Item text for Q37 has changed from "My agency" to "My organization" in the 2022 OPM FEVS.

A "—a

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