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2015 Employee Survey Results

2015 Annual Employee Survey Results
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

1. Interpretation of Results

The 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results reveal that OPM remains ahead of the curve in many areas that are critical to the Agency's goal of attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and effective workforce. 72% of employees responded to the FEVS, which is 22% greater than the Governmentwide response rate. The survey results continued to reflect positive employee views about working at OPM. Notably, employees positively perceived their work unit's ability to "recruit people with the right skills," which scored 4% higher than in 2014, and 11% higher than the Governmentwide average of 42%. OPM held steady on the Global Satisfaction Index (an indicator of employees' overall workplace satisfaction) with 69% satisfaction, which placed the Agency 8th out of 37 agencies on this measure. OPM was ranked 7th out of 37 agencies on the Employee Engagement Index (EEI) at 71%, which reflects the high priority that the Agency places on engaging its workforce. However, OPM has struggled to gain traction on the EEI subindex "Leaders Lead," which has declined 4% from 2013 to 2015.

A deeper look at this year's results shows strongly positive responses for several questions included in the New Inclusion Quotient (IQ) Index. This feedback is also indicative of the Agency's continued efforts to improve supervisory leadership. Starting in 2014, Agency supervisors were trained on the New IQ, ensuring that all supervisors would have the skills to establish an environment that supports a diverse and inclusive workplace. Additionally, in 2015 supervisors began to receive suggested "Small Acts of Inclusion" to reinforce the learning. The question, "My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative that reflects all segments of society" received 76% positive feedback, which was 9% higher than the Governmentwide average. Another question on the New IQ index, "My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance," received 73% positive responses (12% higher than Governmentwide results).

The 2015 EVS results also track with OPM's concerted focus on employee training over the past few years. More than 56% of employees reported that their training needs were assessed, which is up nearly 3% from last year, and satisfaction with training improved by 2.6%. Despite these successes, OPM faces several challenges. A significant number of employees do not feel they have autonomy to make a positive impact at work. Only 41% of employees felt that "creativity and innovation are rewarded," and less than half of employees (49%) agreed with the statement "Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes." Others feel they "do not have sufficient resources...to get [their] job done" (55% positive response). OPM plans to address these issues and other concerns over the next year.

OPM uses employee survey results to gather information about employee perceptions and identify ways to drive agency performance and improve employee satisfaction. OPM's 2015 EVS results have been shared with agency leaders, supervisors and employees. Each division has a multi-year action plan in place and is currently working on specific activities to build on strengths and address areas of concern. These ongoing plans will be reviewed and adjusted to incorporate this year's survey results. Over the next year, managers and employees will work together to implement these positive changes. OPM will keep our employees informed on this progress as their valued feedback is used to improve the agency's work environment and maintain high levels of employee satisfaction and engagement.

2. How the survey was conducted:

The survey was conducted online from May 5, 2015 to June 12, 2015.

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: 3,378
Number of survery administered: 4,695
Response Rate: 71.9%

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Results for Questions 1 - 12
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem Response Total**Do Not Know No Basis to Judge
*1.I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.N    699 1,462 579 442 193 3,375 NA
% 63.69 20.31 43.38 17.31 13.08 5.92 100.00   
2.I have enough information to do my job well.N    660 1,718 465 380 131 3,354 NA
% 70.50 19.36 51.14 14.10 11.45 3.95 100.00   
3.I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.N    756 1,289 626 430 217 3,318 NA
% 61.40 22.32 39.08 18.85 13.09 6.66 100.00   
*4.My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.N    1,084 1,429 458 250 141 3,362 NA
% 74.48 31.91 42.57 13.80 7.45 4.26 100.00   
*5.I like the kind of work I do.N    1,344 1,432 369 119 63 3,327 NA
% 83.03 39.83 43.19 11.35 3.63 1.99 100.00   
6.I know what is expected of me on the job.N    1,166 1,623 307 176 75 3,347 NA
% 83.26 34.54 48.72 9.33 5.16 2.25 100.00   
7.When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done.N    2,168 1,077 79 15 16 3,355 NA
% 96.59 64.09 32.50 2.41 0.47 0.53 100.00   
8.I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.N    1,631 1,419 274 34 11 3,369 NA
% 90.57 48.21 42.35 8.11 0.99 0.34 100.00   
9.I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done.N    478 1,377 512 614 381 3,362 10
% 54.71 13.96 40.75 15.46 18.30 11.54 100.00   
*10.My workload is reasonable.N    458 1,538 522 521 307 3,346 12
% 59.41 13.53 45.88 15.54 15.70 9.35 100.00   
*11.My talents are used well in the workplace.N    571 1,435 580 388 284 3,258 14
% 61.04 17.29 43.75 18.14 11.87 8.95 100.00   
*12.I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.N    1,149 1,769 277 95 56 3,346 14
% 87.08 33.95 53.13 8.52 2.73 1.67 100.00   

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Results for Questions 13 - 24
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem Response Total**Do Not Know No Basis to Judge
*13.The work I do is important.N    1,907 1,144 175 50 31 3,307 11
% 92.29 57.61 34.67 5.40 1.40 0.90 100.00   
*14.Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well.N    844 1,373 548 322 219 3,306 56
% 66.34 25.03 41.31 16.58 10.15 6.93 100.00   
*15.My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.N    1,000 1,471 400 276 183 3,330 29
% 73.99 29.87 44.12 12.19 8.22 5.60 100.00   
16.I am held accountable for achieving results.N    1,244 1,734 262 59 38 3,337 11
% 88.96 36.89 52.08 8.08 1.83 1.13 100.00   
17.I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.N    959 1,185 559 225 215 3,143 211
% 67.30 29.77 37.54 18.39 7.22 7.09 100.00   
*18.My training needs are assessed.N    570 1,305 761 421 273 3,330 33
% 56.06 16.81 39.25 22.93 12.57 8.43 100.00   
*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    1,178 1,413 318 248 174 3,331 37
% 77.75 35.34 42.41 9.55 7.34 5.35 100.00   
*20.The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.N    1,125 1,580 377 203 82 3,367 NA
% 79.58 32.82 46.75 11.60 6.26 2.57 100.00   
*21.My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.N    393 1,284 793 454 206 3,130 234
% 52.77 12.26 40.51 25.67 14.79 6.77 100.00   
*22.Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.N    414 948 886 441 340 3,029 320
% 44.05 13.23 30.82 29.37 14.82 11.76 100.00   
*23.In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.N    337 912 791 414 319 2,773 582
% 43.82 11.60 32.22 28.78 15.34 12.07 100.00   
*24.In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.N    369 930 883 512 339 3,033 324
% 42.11 11.71 30.40 29.38 17.10 11.41 100.00   

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Results for Questions 25 - 27
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem Response Total**Do Not Know No Basis to Judge
25.Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs.N    432 1,146 767 360 325 3,030 323
% 51.25 13.77 37.48 25.49 12.13 11.13 100.00   
26.Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.N    1,060 1,635 341 206 108 3,350 15
% 79.80 31.09 48.71 10.40 6.37 3.44 100.00   
27.The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.N    656 1,202 879 245 121 3,103 253
% 59.57 20.94 38.63 28.45 7.91 4.06 100.00   

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Results for Question 28
QuestionPercent PositiveVery GoodGoodFairPoorVery PoorItem Response TotalDo Not Know/ No Basis to Judge
28.How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit?N    1,737 1,290 290 28 21 3,366 NA
% 89.47 50.90 38.57 8.95 0.86 0.72 100.00   

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Results for Questions 29 - 33
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem 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    524 1,798 526 283 105 3,236 98
% 71.44 15.83 55.61 16.48 8.81 3.27 100.00   
*30.Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.N    401 1,167 800 542 297 3,207 128
% 48.66 12.25 36.41 25.18 16.99 9.17 100.00   
31.Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services.N    451 1,292 684 477 289 3,193 146
% 54.21 13.78 40.43 21.42 15.12 9.26 100.00   
*32.Creativity and innovation are rewarded.N    370 928 967 526 320 3,111 216
% 41.45 11.65 29.79 31.13 17.00 10.43 100.00   
*33.Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.N    279 884 885 547 395 2,990 326
% 38.46 9.14 29.32 29.51 18.51 13.51 100.00   

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Results for Questions 34 - 44
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem 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    568 1,199 808 177 160 2,912 423
% 60.16 18.92 41.24 27.76 6.32 5.76 100.00   
*35.Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.N    614 1,494 652 265 185 3,210 123
% 65.44 18.66 46.78 20.32 8.38 5.86 100.00   
*36.My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.N    697 1,710 522 223 125 3,277 51
% 73.29 21.13 52.15 16.10 6.81 3.80 100.00   
37.Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.N    624 1,179 665 275 270 3,013 309
% 58.75 19.88 38.87 22.45 9.53 9.27 100.00   
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    812 1,277 516 127 153 2,885 426
% 71.42 27.35 44.08 18.53 4.60 5.45 100.00   
39.My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.N    691 1,782 526 157 84 3,240 89
% 76.05 21.05 55.00 16.46 4.94 2.54 100.00   
40.I recommend my organization as a good place to work.N    913 1,443 573 285 125 3,339 NA
% 70.49 27.09 43.40 17.28 8.39 3.84 100.00   
41.I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work.N    518 1,001 750 485 369 3,123 222
% 48.76 16.61 32.16 24.16 15.20 11.88 100.00   
*42.My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.N    1,743 1,130 224 126 95 3,318 13
% 86.07 51.78 34.30 7.10 3.84 2.98 100.00   
43.My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills.N    1,195 1,121 589 241 163 3,309 23
% 69.53 35.70 33.84 18.00 7.32 5.15 100.00   
*44.Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile.N    1,249 1,197 445 234 170 3,295 17
% 73.95 37.78 36.16 13.68 7.10 5.27 100.00   

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Results for Questions 45 - 51
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem Response Total**Do Not Know No Basis to Judge
45.My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.N    1,226 1,073 520 66 99 2,984 336
% 76.44 40.70 35.74 17.72 2.20 3.65 100.00   
46.My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance.N    1,189 1,252 486 229 155 3,311 14
% 73.25 35.48 37.77 14.86 7.03 4.86 100.00   
*47.Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.N    1,221 1,220 489 183 150 3,263 63
% 74.22 36.95 37.27 15.15 5.85 4.77 100.00   
48.My supervisor listens to what I have to say.N    1,579 1,187 309 164 91 3,330 NA
% 82.61 46.98 35.62 9.44 5.06 2.90 100.00   
49.My supervisor treats me with respect.N    1,766 1,131 249 91 82 3,319 NA
% 87.04 52.75 34.29 7.64 2.77 2.55 100.00   
50.In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance.N    1,702 1,366 126 86 45 3,325 NA
% 91.90 50.42 41.48 3.88 2.76 1.46 100.00   
*51.I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.N    1,551 1,000 391 218 158 3,318 NA
% 76.33 46.09 30.24 11.97 6.86 4.85 100.00   

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Results for Question 52
QuestionPercent PositiveVery GoodGoodFairPoorVery PoorItem Response TotalDo Not Know/ No Basis to Judge
*52.Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?N    1,722 977 383 149 94 3,325 NA
% 80.64 51.32 29.32 11.81 4.60 2.94 100.00   

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Results for Questions 53 - 59
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem 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    429 998 845 566 384 3,222 95
% 44.26 13.17 31.09 26.42 17.43 11.88 100.00   
54.My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.N    575 1,151 767 255 234 2,982 327
% 57.36 18.86 38.50 25.88 8.69 8.08 100.00   
*55.Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds.N    680 1,338 612 156 121 2,907 389
% 68.62 22.88 45.74 21.49 5.49 4.39 100.00   
*56.Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.N    647 1,605 572 238 188 3,250 45
% 69.08 19.53 49.55 17.73 7.46 5.73 100.00   
*57.Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.N    627 1,496 629 159 140 3,051 245
% 69.26 20.19 49.07 20.79 5.30 4.66 100.00   
58.Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).N    555 1,246 684 358 276 3,119 184
% 57.47 17.54 39.93 22.05 11.50 8.98 100.00   
59.Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives.N    588 1,259 683 320 233 3,083 209
% 59.38 18.84 40.55 22.51 10.40 7.71 100.00   

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Results for Question 60
QuestionPercent PositiveVery GoodGoodFairPoorVery PoorItem 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    905 1,137 625 220 183 3,070 242
% 66.05 28.99 37.06 20.68 7.22 6.05 100.00   

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Results for Question 61
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem Response Total**Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge
*61.I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.N    700 1,156 799 365 228 3,248 61
% 57.30 21.57 35.73 24.60 11.03 7.07 100.00   

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Results for Question 62
QuestionPercent PositiveStrongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeItem Response Total**Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge
62.Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs.N    734 1,145 723 218 163 2,983 324
% 62.44 24.18 38.26 24.44 7.50 5.62 100.00   

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Results for Questions 63 - 71
QuestionPercent PositiveVery SatisfiedSatisfiedNeither Satisfied nor DissatisfiedDissatisfiedVery DissatisfiedItem Response TotalDo Not Know/ No Basis to Judge
*63.How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?N 526 1,225 783 564 197 3,295 NA
% 52.92 15.55 37.37 24.02 17.09 5.97 100.00   
*64.How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?N 495 1,403 705 519 181 3,303 NA
% 57.02 14.64 42.38 21.53 15.85 5.60 100.00   
*65.How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?N 593 1,236 728 480 255 3,292 NA
% 55.17 17.57 37.60 22.07 14.75 8.01 100.00   
*66.How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?N 393 1,129 1,005 507 248 3,282 NA
% 45.95 11.63 34.31 30.99 15.40 7.66 100.00   
*67.How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?N 361 836 1,026 599 471 3,293 NA
% 36.38 10.82 25.56 31.09 18.15 14.38 100.00   
*68.How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?N 483 1,283 731 531 269 3,297 NA
% 53.10 14.35 38.75 22.32 16.32 8.25 100.00   
*69.Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?N 835 1,551 499 271 143 3,299 NA
% 72.19 25.16 47.03 15.37 8.05 4.40 100.00   
*70.Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?N 749 1,545 458 371 182 3,305 NA
% 68.79 22.23 46.57 14.20 11.42 5.59 100.00   
71.Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?N 609 1,532 631 360 172 3,304 NA
% 64.52 18.20 46.32 19.39 10.84 5.25 100.00   

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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. 2,848 86.48
Yes, I was notified that I was not eligible to telework. 253 7.87
No, I was not notified of my telework eligibility. 70 2.29
Not sure if I was notified of my telework eligibility. 111 3.36
Total 3,282 100.00

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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. 1,043 31.31
I telework 1 or 2 days per week. 983 30.76
I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month. 208 6.02
I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis. 414 12.56
I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., Law Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, Security Personnel). 228 6.81
I do not telework because I have technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate equipment) that prevent me from teleworking. 35 1.18
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. 109 3.54
I do not telework because I choose not to telework. 257 7.83
Total 3,277 100.00

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Results for Question 74
74. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)N%
Yes 1,543 47.13
No 1,622 48.98
Not available to me 127 3.90
Total 3,292 100.00

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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 612 19.56
No 2,259 68.66
Not available to me 401 11.78
Total 3,272 100.00

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Results for Question 76
76. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)N%
Yes 342 10.98
No 2,785 85.53
Not available to me 114 3.49
Total 3,241 100.00

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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 80 2.58
No 2,709 82.59
Not available to me 498 14.83
Total 3,287 100.00

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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 105 3.41
No 2,783 84.62
Not available to me 400 11.97
Total 3,288 100.00

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Results for Questions 79 - 84
QuestionPercent PositiveVery SatisfiedSatisfiedNeither Satisfied nor DissatisfiedDissatisfiedVery DissatisfiedItem Response Total**Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge
79.How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? TeleworkN    1,318 935 207 100 39 2,599 68
% 86.51 50.54 35.97 7.98 3.96 1.55 100.00   
80.How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)N    1,002 480 37 7 7 1,533 18
% 96.52 65.28 31.24 2.48 0.50 0.50 100.00   
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    191 292 96 17 7 603 46
% 79.79 31.85 47.93 16.32 2.83 1.06 100.00   
82.How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)N    116 129 79 5 6 335 77
% 73.01 34.72 38.29 23.81 1.52 1.65 100.00   
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    38 18 24 0 0 80 23
% 68.53 47.02 21.51 31.47 0.00 0.00 100.00   
84.How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers)N    31 39 25 0 0 95 30
% 72.74 32.76 39.98 27.26 0.00 0.00 100.00   

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Demographics A
QuestionResponseN%
Where do you work? Headquarters 1,304 40.02
Field 1,954 59.98
Total 3,258 100.00
*What is your supervisory status? Non-Supervisor 2,614 80.11
Team Leader 231 7.08
Supervisor 275 8.43
Manager 87 2.67
Senior Leader 56 1.72
Total 3,263 100.00
*Are you: Male 1,344 42.28
Female 1,835 57.72
Total 3,179 100.00
*Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes 210 6.72
No 2,916 93.28
Total 3,126 100.00

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Demographics B
QuestionResponseN%
*Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify. American Indian or Alaska Native 21 0.69
Asian 79 2.61
Black or African American 604 19.92
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 12 0.40
White 2,205 72.72
Two or more races 111 3.66
Total 3,032 100.00
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed? Less than High School 4 0.13
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent 192 6.01
Trade or Technical Certificate 61 1.91
Some College (no degree) 436 13.64
Associate's Degree (e.g., AA, AS) 207 6.48
Bachelor's Degree (e.g., BA, BS) 1,433 44.84
Master's Degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA) 744 23.28
Doctoral/Professional Degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, JD) 119 3.72
Total 3,196 100.00

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Demographics C
QuestionResponseN%
What is your pay category/grade? Federal Wage System 3 0.09
GS 1-6 151 4.67
GS 7-12 1,941 60.06
GS 13-15 1,077 33.32
Senior Executive Service 47 1.45
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 5 0.15
Other 8 0.25
Total 3,232 100.00
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)? Less than 1 year 37 1.14
1 to 3 years 202 6.25
4 to 5 years 475 14.69
6 to 10 years 849 26.25
11 to 14 years 405 12.52
15 to 20 years 331 10.24
More than 20 years 935 28.91
Total 3,234 100.00

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Demographics D
QuestionResponseN%
How long have you been with your current agency (for example, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)? Less than 1 year 70 2.18
1 to 3 years 422 13.14
4 to 5 years 672 20.92
6 to 10 years 1,060 33.00
11 to 20 years 536 16.69
More than 20 years 452 14.07
Total 3,212 100.00
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year, and if so, why? No 2,235 69.17
Yes, to retire 166 5.14
Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government 641 19.84
Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government 75 2.32
Yes, other 114 3.53
Total 3,231 100.00
I am planning to retire: Within one year 113 3.53
Between one and three years 269 8.40
Between three and five years 269 8.40
Five or more years 2,553 79.68
Total 3,204 100.00

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Demographics E
QuestionResponseN%
Self-Identify as: Heterosexual or Straight 2,533 83.29
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender 96 3.16
I prefer not to say 412 13.55
Total 3,041 100.00
What is your US military service status? No Prior Military Service 2,328 73.32
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 28 0.88
Retired 323 10.17
Separated or Discharged 496 15.62
Total 3,175 100.00
Are you an individual with a disability? Yes 437 13.70
No 2,752 86.30
Total 3,189 100.00
What is your age group? 25 and under 29 0.86
26-29 137 4.06
30-39 863 25.55
40-49 888 26.29
50-59 1,114 32.98
60 or older 347 10.27
Total 3,378 100.00

*AES prescribed items.

**Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge'.

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