2014 Annual Employee Survey Results
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
1. Interpretation of Results
OPM uses employee survey results to gather information about employee perceptions and identify ways to drive agency performance and improve employee satisfaction. Results are analyzed to identify areas of strength and concern and then communicated Agency-wide. Managers and employees work together to create positive change in the organization by capitalizing on our successes and strengthening our weaknesses. Annually, action plans are developed to identify specific areas of concern and remedies to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction and engagement.
The 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results have been reviewed and analyzed to gauge employee perceptions on how well the Agency is meeting its goal of attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employees enthusiastically responded to the opportunity to participate in the survey with a response rate of 73.6% up from 58.0% responding in 2013 and more than 26% over the Governmentwide response rate. The survey results continued to reflect positive opinions about employment at OPM. The agency held steady compared to 2013. OPM was 5th out of 37 agencies on the Global Satisfaction Index, an indicator of employees’ overall workplace satisfaction, and 6th on the Employee Engagement Index indicating the agency has an environment that facilitates an engaged workforce.
Some of the agency's gains this year can be traced to a concerted effort to improve the process to select new supervisors, provide training and support to supervisors, and hold supervisors accountable for creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Reflecting these efforts, 82.1% of employees feel that their supervisor is doing a “Very Good” or “Good” job, an increase of 4% from 2013. Compared to last year's results, more employees feel that supervisors provide them with constructive feedback to improve performance (74.6%, up 5%) and opportunities to demonstrate their leadership skills (71.8%, up 4%). In the area of Diversity and Inclusion, the establishment of OPM’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and employee resource groups has led to a renewed focus on creating a work environment that welcomes employees from all backgrounds and leverages their unique strengths to improve the performance of the agency. Supervisors have embraced this perspective, as demonstrated by the 4% improvement in positive responses regarding whether supervisors are committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society (77.1%).
2. How the survey was conducted:
The survey was conducted online from May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014.
3. Description of sample:
All full-time and part-time permanent OPM employees were surveyed.
4. Survey items and response choices:
See below.
5. Number of employees surveyed, number responded and representativeness of respondents:
Sample or Census: Census
Number of surveys completed: 3,596
Number of survery administered: 4,886
Response Rate: 73.6%
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Results for Questions 1 - 12
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know No Basis to Judge |
1. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. | N |
|
678 |
1,559 |
670 |
479 |
204 |
3,590 |
NA |
% |
62.21 |
18.84 |
43.36 |
18.78 |
13.26 |
5.75 |
100.00 |
|
2. I have enough information to do my job well. | N |
|
633 |
1,848 |
505 |
449 |
134 |
3,569 |
NA |
% |
69.51 |
17.67 |
51.84 |
14.21 |
12.52 |
3.76 |
100.00 |
|
3. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. | N |
|
748 |
1,346 |
709 |
496 |
226 |
3,525 |
NA |
% |
59.58 |
21.31 |
38.27 |
19.96 |
13.99 |
6.48 |
100.00 |
|
4. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. | N |
|
1,142 |
1,551 |
479 |
268 |
126 |
3,566 |
NA |
% |
75.49 |
31.89 |
43.60 |
13.43 |
7.50 |
3.58 |
100.00 |
|
5. I like the kind of work I do. | N |
|
1,444 |
1,533 |
360 |
132 |
62 |
3,531 |
NA |
% |
83.97 |
40.64 |
43.33 |
10.36 |
3.87 |
1.80 |
100.00 |
|
6. I know what is expected of me on the job. | N |
|
1,236 |
1,732 |
330 |
189 |
78 |
3,565 |
NA |
% |
83.26 |
34.86 |
48.40 |
9.32 |
5.27 |
2.15 |
100.00 |
|
7. When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. | N |
|
2,371 |
1,088 |
81 |
8 |
19 |
3,567 |
NA |
% |
96.97 |
66.33 |
30.64 |
2.27 |
0.24 |
0.53 |
100.00 |
|
8. I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. | N |
|
1,756 |
1,505 |
281 |
28 |
13 |
3,583 |
NA |
% |
90.98 |
49.04 |
41.94 |
7.87 |
0.78 |
0.37 |
100.00 |
|
9. I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. | N |
|
496 |
1,430 |
549 |
681 |
421 |
3,577 |
10 |
% |
53.60 |
13.83 |
39.77 |
15.45 |
19.11 |
11.84 |
100.00 |
|
10. My workload is reasonable. | N |
|
491 |
1,673 |
583 |
514 |
304 |
3,565 |
6 |
% |
60.66 |
13.85 |
46.82 |
16.31 |
14.43 |
8.60 |
100.00 |
|
11. My talents are used well in the workplace. | N |
|
593 |
1,548 |
596 |
456 |
266 |
3,459 |
15 |
% |
61.71 |
17.16 |
44.56 |
17.33 |
13.20 |
7.75 |
100.00 |
|
12. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. | N |
|
1,250 |
1,867 |
258 |
137 |
50 |
3,562 |
15 |
% |
87.58 |
35.04 |
52.54 |
7.21 |
3.80 |
1.41 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Questions 13 - 24
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know No Basis to Judge |
13. The work I do is important. | N |
|
2,034 |
1,226 |
195 |
40 |
26 |
3,521 |
8 |
% |
92.59 |
57.38 |
35.21 |
5.54 |
1.14 |
0.73 |
100.00 |
|
14. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well. | N |
|
870 |
1,493 |
623 |
305 |
208 |
3,499 |
78 |
% |
67.45 |
24.77 |
42.69 |
17.55 |
8.90 |
6.10 |
100.00 |
|
15. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. | N |
|
1,078 |
1,593 |
398 |
285 |
188 |
3,542 |
31 |
% |
75.32 |
30.48 |
44.84 |
11.28 |
8.05 |
5.35 |
100.00 |
|
16. I am held accountable for achieving results. | N |
|
1,348 |
1,851 |
269 |
65 |
31 |
3,564 |
13 |
% |
89.75 |
37.53 |
52.21 |
7.64 |
1.74 |
0.87 |
100.00 |
|
17. I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. | N |
|
973 |
1,329 |
610 |
198 |
237 |
3,347 |
226 |
% |
68.40 |
28.59 |
39.81 |
18.45 |
5.97 |
7.18 |
100.00 |
|
18. My training needs are assessed. | N |
|
552 |
1,342 |
823 |
510 |
318 |
3,545 |
34 |
% |
53.29 |
15.52 |
37.77 |
23.30 |
14.36 |
9.05 |
100.00 |
|
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). | N |
|
1,220 |
1,536 |
365 |
272 |
159 |
3,552 |
41 |
% |
77.50 |
34.47 |
43.03 |
10.31 |
7.70 |
4.49 |
100.00 |
|
20. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. | N |
|
1,159 |
1,728 |
412 |
216 |
74 |
3,589 |
NA |
% |
80.32 |
32.12 |
48.20 |
11.44 |
6.15 |
2.09 |
100.00 |
|
21. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. | N |
|
360 |
1,254 |
910 |
502 |
274 |
3,300 |
285 |
% |
48.76 |
10.77 |
37.99 |
27.56 |
15.26 |
8.42 |
100.00 |
|
22. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. | N |
|
421 |
1,076 |
903 |
425 |
360 |
3,185 |
384 |
% |
46.46 |
12.92 |
33.54 |
28.40 |
13.53 |
11.62 |
100.00 |
|
23. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. | N |
|
336 |
975 |
848 |
466 |
337 |
2,962 |
607 |
% |
43.56 |
11.04 |
32.52 |
28.71 |
16.04 |
11.69 |
100.00 |
|
24. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. | N |
|
353 |
1,064 |
894 |
579 |
338 |
3,228 |
349 |
% |
43.45 |
10.72 |
32.73 |
27.92 |
17.96 |
10.67 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Questions 25 - 27
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know No Basis to Judge |
25. Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. | N |
|
455 |
1,198 |
854 |
395 |
314 |
3,216 |
358 |
% |
50.93 |
13.95 |
36.98 |
26.62 |
12.40 |
10.04 |
100.00 |
|
26. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. | N |
|
1,077 |
1,784 |
363 |
218 |
125 |
3,567 |
14 |
% |
79.90 |
29.98 |
49.92 |
10.29 |
6.18 |
3.64 |
100.00 |
|
27. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. | N |
|
611 |
1,312 |
956 |
248 |
135 |
3,262 |
318 |
% |
58.98 |
18.55 |
40.42 |
29.11 |
7.68 |
4.23 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Question 28
Question | Percent Positive | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Very Poor | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
28. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? | N |
|
1,835 |
1,420 |
281 |
38 |
10 |
3,584 |
NA |
% |
90.63 |
51.22 |
39.41 |
7.99 |
1.07 |
0.31 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Questions 29 - 33
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know No Basis to Judge |
29. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals. | N |
|
542 |
1,910 |
582 |
303 |
99 |
3,436 |
119 |
% |
71.37 |
15.79 |
55.58 |
17.00 |
8.73 |
2.90 |
100.00 |
|
30. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. | N |
|
405 |
1,308 |
802 |
620 |
275 |
3,410 |
150 |
% |
50.35 |
11.84 |
38.51 |
23.74 |
17.91 |
8.00 |
100.00 |
|
31. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. | N |
|
480 |
1,398 |
720 |
544 |
294 |
3,436 |
116 |
% |
54.69 |
13.94 |
40.75 |
21.01 |
15.68 |
8.63 |
100.00 |
|
32.Creativity and innovation are rewarded. | N |
|
372 |
1,017 |
1,012 |
598 |
322 |
3,321 |
234 |
% |
41.80 |
11.15 |
30.65 |
30.48 |
17.99 |
9.72 |
100.00 |
|
33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. | N |
|
286 |
946 |
899 |
651 |
436 |
3,218 |
317 |
% |
37.89 |
8.79 |
29.10 |
28.02 |
20.42 |
13.66 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Questions 34 - 44
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know No Basis to Judge |
34. Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). | N |
|
565 |
1,315 |
878 |
195 |
138 |
3,091 |
461 |
% |
60.71 |
18.09 |
42.62 |
28.33 |
6.33 |
4.63 |
100.00 |
|
35. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. | N |
|
628 |
1,597 |
658 |
322 |
193 |
3,398 |
149 |
% |
66.01 |
18.59 |
47.42 |
19.06 |
9.35 |
5.58 |
100.00 |
|
36. My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. | N |
|
732 |
1,905 |
518 |
214 |
120 |
3,489 |
64 |
% |
75.90 |
21.15 |
54.75 |
14.68 |
6.04 |
3.39 |
100.00 |
|
37. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated. | N |
|
636 |
1,234 |
740 |
284 |
290 |
3,184 |
360 |
% |
58.27 |
19.56 |
38.71 |
23.45 |
9.05 |
9.22 |
100.00 |
|
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. | N |
|
838 |
1,373 |
583 |
120 |
157 |
3,071 |
457 |
% |
71.43 |
26.69 |
44.73 |
19.28 |
4.01 |
5.28 |
100.00 |
|
39. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. | N |
|
722 |
1,939 |
532 |
177 |
78 |
3,448 |
101 |
% |
77.00 |
20.80 |
56.20 |
15.68 |
5.04 |
2.28 |
100.00 |
|
40. I recommend my organization as a good place to work. | N |
|
886 |
1,586 |
685 |
272 |
135 |
3,564 |
NA |
% |
69.44 |
24.93 |
44.52 |
19.14 |
7.55 |
3.88 |
100.00 |
|
41. I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. | N |
|
506 |
1,117 |
850 |
476 |
340 |
3,289 |
271 |
% |
49.79 |
15.63 |
34.16 |
25.81 |
14.23 |
10.17 |
100.00 |
|
42. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. | N |
|
1,837 |
1,260 |
240 |
103 |
105 |
3,545 |
12 |
% |
87.18 |
51.61 |
35.57 |
6.85 |
2.91 |
3.06 |
100.00 |
|
43. My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. | N |
|
1,270 |
1,269 |
569 |
237 |
183 |
3,528 |
22 |
% |
71.77 |
36.00 |
35.77 |
16.21 |
6.77 |
5.25 |
100.00 |
|
44. Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. | N |
|
1,313 |
1,312 |
474 |
237 |
184 |
3,520 |
21 |
% |
74.32 |
37.11 |
37.22 |
13.62 |
6.75 |
5.30 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Questions 45 - 51
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know No Basis to Judge |
45. My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. | N |
|
1,321 |
1,179 |
565 |
75 |
91 |
3,231 |
322 |
% |
77.10 |
40.70 |
36.41 |
17.56 |
2.38 |
2.96 |
100.00 |
|
46. My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. | N |
|
1,248 |
1,395 |
508 |
208 |
169 |
3,528 |
17 |
% |
74.61 |
35.15 |
39.46 |
14.55 |
5.96 |
4.89 |
100.00 |
|
47. Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. | N |
|
1,239 |
1,377 |
497 |
197 |
176 |
3,486 |
65 |
% |
74.72 |
35.21 |
39.51 |
14.44 |
5.65 |
5.19 |
100.00 |
|
48. My supervisor listens to what I have to say. | N |
|
1,688 |
1,281 |
313 |
159 |
106 |
3,547 |
NA |
% |
83.52 |
47.42 |
36.11 |
8.89 |
4.51 |
3.08 |
100.00 |
|
49. My supervisor treats me with respect. | N |
|
1,904 |
1,199 |
249 |
108 |
79 |
3,539 |
NA |
% |
87.44 |
53.50 |
33.94 |
7.25 |
3.04 |
2.27 |
100.00 |
|
50. In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. | N |
|
1,807 |
1,423 |
170 |
85 |
57 |
3,542 |
NA |
% |
90.81 |
50.42 |
40.39 |
4.97 |
2.55 |
1.67 |
100.00 |
|
51. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. | N |
|
1,631 |
1,112 |
436 |
201 |
168 |
3,548 |
NA |
% |
76.97 |
45.53 |
31.44 |
12.52 |
5.69 |
4.81 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Question 52
Question | Percent Positive | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Very Poor | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
52. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? | N |
|
1,838 |
1,075 |
412 |
122 |
95 |
3,542 |
NA |
% |
82.06 |
51.64 |
30.42 |
11.74 |
3.49 |
2.71 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Questions 53 - 59
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
53. In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce. | N |
|
418 |
1,123 |
887 |
602 |
404 |
3,434 |
103 |
% |
45.27 |
12.34 |
32.93 |
25.68 |
17.37 |
11.68 |
100.00 |
|
54. My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. | N |
|
616 |
1,284 |
764 |
295 |
247 |
3,206 |
329 |
% |
59.13 |
19.09 |
40.03 |
23.80 |
9.24 |
7.83 |
100.00 |
|
55. Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. | N |
|
767 |
1,470 |
675 |
135 |
122 |
3,169 |
345 |
% |
70.30 |
23.95 |
46.35 |
21.43 |
4.32 |
3.95 |
100.00 |
|
56. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. | N |
|
737 |
1,768 |
560 |
260 |
163 |
3,488 |
42 |
% |
71.93 |
21.16 |
50.77 |
15.95 |
7.46 |
4.66 |
100.00 |
|
57. Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives. | N |
|
697 |
1,622 |
635 |
182 |
119 |
3,255 |
271 |
% |
71.30 |
21.46 |
49.84 |
19.50 |
5.56 |
3.65 |
100.00 |
|
58. Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources). | N |
|
598 |
1,411 |
701 |
371 |
278 |
3,359 |
176 |
% |
59.93 |
17.79 |
42.13 |
20.88 |
10.95 |
8.25 |
100.00 |
|
59. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. | N |
|
640 |
1,437 |
690 |
309 |
256 |
3,332 |
199 |
% |
62.49 |
19.16 |
43.33 |
20.70 |
9.17 |
7.65 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Question 60
Question | Percent Positive | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Very Poor | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
60. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor? | N |
|
958 |
1,270 |
598 |
236 |
155 |
3,217 |
313 |
% |
69.12 |
29.65 |
39.47 |
18.71 |
7.31 |
4.87 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Question 61
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
61. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. | N |
|
705 |
1,301 |
833 |
367 |
253 |
3,459 |
80 |
% |
58.40 |
20.59 |
37.80 |
23.92 |
10.43 |
7.25 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Question 62
Question | Percent Positive | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neither Agree nor Disagree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
62. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. | N |
|
711 |
1,266 |
773 |
199 |
158 |
3,107 |
432 |
% |
63.70 |
22.95 |
40.75 |
24.88 |
6.35 |
5.07 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Questions 63 - 71
Question | Percent Positive | Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
63. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work? | N |
|
493 |
1,357 |
879 |
598 |
198 |
3,525 |
NA |
% |
52.80 |
14.09 |
38.71 |
24.73 |
16.88 |
5.59 |
100.00 |
|
64. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization? | N |
|
515 |
1,450 |
763 |
585 |
203 |
3,516 |
NA |
% |
56.16 |
14.65 |
41.51 |
21.57 |
16.57 |
5.71 |
100.00 |
|
65. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job? | N |
|
577 |
1,377 |
782 |
514 |
249 |
3,499 |
NA |
% |
55.87 |
16.38 |
39.49 |
22.21 |
14.69 |
7.24 |
100.00 |
|
66. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders? | N |
|
423 |
1,188 |
1,097 |
524 |
273 |
3,505 |
NA |
% |
46.23 |
12.09 |
34.13 |
31.16 |
14.92 |
7.70 |
100.00 |
|
67. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization? | N |
|
332 |
892 |
1,087 |
679 |
520 |
3,510 |
NA |
% |
35.09 |
9.51 |
25.57 |
30.88 |
19.31 |
14.72 |
100.00 |
|
68. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job? | N |
|
448 |
1,319 |
830 |
584 |
330 |
3,511 |
NA |
% |
50.50 |
12.70 |
37.80 |
23.61 |
16.57 |
9.32 |
100.00 |
|
69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? | N |
|
798 |
1,752 |
553 |
294 |
115 |
3,512 |
NA |
% |
72.65 |
22.66 |
49.98 |
15.74 |
8.28 |
3.34 |
100.00 |
|
70. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? | N |
|
730 |
1,671 |
503 |
433 |
180 |
3,517 |
NA |
% |
67.93 |
20.50 |
47.43 |
14.38 |
12.53 |
5.16 |
100.00 |
|
71. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? | N |
|
604 |
1,654 |
679 |
409 |
177 |
3,523 |
NA |
% |
64.18 |
17.23 |
46.95 |
19.35 |
11.41 |
5.06 |
100.00 |
|
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Results for Question 72
72. Have you been notified whether or not you are eligible to telework? | N | % |
Yes, I was notified that I was eligible to telework. |
2,883 |
82.40 |
Yes, I was notified that I was not eligible to telework. |
373 |
10.52 |
No, I was not notified of my telework eligibility. |
78 |
2.34 |
Not sure if I was notified of my telework eligibility. |
170 |
4.74 |
Total |
3,504 |
100.00 |
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Results for Question 73
73. Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking situation. | N | % |
I telework 3 or more days per week. |
1,026 |
28.83 |
I telework 1 or 2 days per week. |
1,020 |
30.36 |
I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month. |
219 |
6.13 |
I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis. |
454 |
12.88 |
I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., Law Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, Security Personnel). |
313 |
8.72 |
I do not telework because I have technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate equipment) that prevent me from teleworking. |
48 |
1.49 |
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. |
124 |
3.80 |
I do not telework because I choose not to telework. |
271 |
7.79 |
Total |
3,475 |
100.00 |
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Results for Question 74
74. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) | N | % |
Yes |
1,620 |
46.45 |
No |
1,736 |
48.71 |
Not available to me |
165 |
4.84 |
Total |
3,521 |
100.00 |
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Results for Question 75
75. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Health and Wellness Programs (for example, exercise, medical screening, quit smoking programs) | N | % |
Yes |
735 |
21.68 |
No |
2,270 |
64.34 |
Not available to me |
503 |
13.98 |
Total |
3,508 |
100.00 |
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Results for Question 76
76. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | N | % |
Yes |
392 |
11.71 |
No |
2,973 |
85.49 |
Not available to me |
95 |
2.80 |
Total |
3,460 |
100.00 |
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Results for Question 77
77. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support groups) | N | % |
Yes |
96 |
2.96 |
No |
2,873 |
82.01 |
Not available to me |
541 |
15.03 |
Total |
3,510 |
100.00 |
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Results for Question 78
78. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers) | N | % |
Yes |
110 |
3.41 |
No |
2,959 |
84.15 |
Not available to me |
447 |
12.44 |
Total |
3,516 |
100.00 |
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Results for Questions 79 - 84
Question | Percent Positive | Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | Item Response Total | Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge |
79. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Telework | N |
|
1,346 |
932 |
222 |
114 |
34 |
2,648 |
103 |
% |
86.09 |
51.09 |
35.00 |
8.27 |
4.35 |
1.29 |
100.00 |
|
80. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) | N |
|
1,080 |
457 |
36 |
11 |
6 |
1,590 |
23 |
% |
96.62 |
68.27 |
28.35 |
2.29 |
0.71 |
0.38 |
100.00 |
|
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) | N |
|
254 |
331 |
82 |
35 |
5 |
707 |
46 |
% |
82.29 |
36.11 |
46.18 |
12.05 |
4.81 |
0.85 |
100.00 |
|
82. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | N |
|
124 |
168 |
70 |
6 |
5 |
373 |
85 |
% |
78.24 |
33.60 |
44.65 |
18.93 |
1.48 |
1.34 |
100.00 |
|
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) | N |
|
32 |
30 |
16 |
4 |
1 |
83 |
31 |
% |
76.94 |
39.71 |
37.23 |
17.75 |
4.20 |
1.11 |
100.00 |
|
84. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers) | N |
|
31 |
36 |
23 |
0 |
2 |
92 |
31 |
% |
73.38 |
34.08 |
39.30 |
24.39 |
0.00 |
2.23 |
100.00 |
|
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Demographics A
Question | Response | N | % |
Where do you work? |
Headquarters |
1,331 |
38.14 |
Field |
2,159 |
61.86 |
Total |
3,490 |
100.00 |
What is your supervisory status? |
Non-Supervisor |
2,853 |
81.70 |
Team Leader |
233 |
6.67 |
Supervisor |
284 |
8.13 |
Manager |
79 |
2.26 |
Senior Leader |
43 |
1.23 |
Total |
3,492 |
100.00 |
Are you: |
Male |
1,450 |
42.30 |
Female |
1,978 |
57.70 |
Total |
3,428 |
100.00 |
Are you Hispanic or Latino? |
Yes |
233 |
6.89 |
No |
3,148 |
93.11 |
Total |
3,381 |
100.00 |
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Demographics B
Question | Response | N | % |
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify. |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
15 |
0.46 |
Asian |
101 |
3.08 |
Black or African American |
668 |
20.39 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
14 |
0.43 |
White |
2,364 |
72.16 |
Two or more races |
114 |
3.48 |
Total |
3,276 |
100.00 |
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed? |
Less than High School |
3 |
0.09 |
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent |
234 |
6.79 |
Trade or Technical Certificate |
66 |
1.92 |
Some College (no degree) |
460 |
13.35 |
Associate's Degree (e.g., AA, AS) |
213 |
6.18 |
Bachelor's Degree (e.g., BA, BS) |
1,549 |
44.95 |
Master's Degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA) |
781 |
22.66 |
Doctoral/Professional Degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, JD) |
140 |
4.06 |
Total |
3,446 |
100.00 |
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Demographics C
Question | Response | N | % |
What is your pay category/grade? |
Federal Wage System |
5 |
0.14 |
GS 1-6 |
160 |
4.62 |
GS 7-12 |
2,147 |
61.98 |
GS 13-15 |
1,107 |
31.96 |
Senior Executive Service |
31 |
0.89 |
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) |
3 |
0.09 |
Other |
11 |
0.32 |
Total |
3,464 |
100.00 |
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)? |
Less than 1 year |
16 |
0.46 |
1 to 3 years |
406 |
11.72 |
4 to 5 years |
470 |
13.56 |
6 to 10 years |
821 |
23.69 |
11 to 14 years |
431 |
12.44 |
15 to 20 years |
286 |
8.25 |
More than 20 years |
1,035 |
29.87 |
Total |
3,465 |
100.00 |
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Demographics D
Question | Response | N | % |
How long have you been with your current agency (for example, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)? |
Less than 1 year |
51 |
1.47 |
1 to 3 years |
703 |
20.32 |
4 to 5 years |
589 |
17.03 |
6 to 10 years |
1,173 |
33.91 |
11 to 20 years |
467 |
13.50 |
More than 20 years |
476 |
13.76 |
Total |
3,459 |
100.00 |
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year, and if so, why? |
No |
2,367 |
68.53 |
Yes, to retire |
153 |
4.43 |
Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government |
725 |
20.99 |
Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government |
76 |
2.20 |
Yes, other |
133 |
3.85 |
Total |
3,454 |
100.00 |
I am planning to retire: |
Within one year |
93 |
2.72 |
Between one and three years |
261 |
7.63 |
Between three and five years |
290 |
8.47 |
Five or more years |
2,778 |
81.18 |
Total |
3,422 |
100.00 |
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Demographics E
Question | Response | N | % |
Self-Identify as: |
Heterosexual or Straight |
2,750 |
83.92 |
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender |
92 |
2.81 |
I prefer not to say |
435 |
13.27 |
Total |
3,277 |
100.00 |
What is your US military service status? |
No Prior Military Service |
2,514 |
73.57 |
Currently in National Guard or Reserves |
37 |
1.08 |
Retired |
358 |
10.48 |
Separated or Discharged |
508 |
14.87 |
Total |
3,417 |
100.00 |
Are you an individual with a disability? |
Yes |
500 |
14.65 |
No |
2,913 |
85.35 |
Total |
3,413 |
100.00 |
What is your age group? |
25 and under |
40 |
1.11 |
26-29 |
181 |
5.03 |
30-39 |
913 |
25.39 |
40-49 |
966 |
26.86 |
50-59 |
1,137 |
31.62 |
60 or older |
359 |
9.98 |
Total |
3,596 |
100.00 |
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