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%

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		699	1,462	579	442	193	3,375	NA
*1.		%	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
2.	I have enough information to do my job well.	%	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
3.		%	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
*4.	My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.	%	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
*5.	I like the kind of work I do.	%	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
6.	I know what is expected of me on the job.	%	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
7.		%	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
8.	I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.	%	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
9.		%	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
*10.	My workload is reasonable.	%	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
*11.	My talents are used well in the workplace.	%	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
*12.		%	87.08	33.95	53.13	8.52	2.73	1.67	100.00

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		1,907	1,144	175	50	31	3,307	11
*13.	The work I do is important.	%	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
*14.		%	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
*15.		%	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
16.	I am held accountable for achieving results.	%	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
17.		%	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
*18.	My training needs are assessed.	%	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
*19.		%	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
*20.	The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.	%	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
*21.		%	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
*22.	Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.	%	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
*23.		%	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
*24.		%	42.11	11.71	30.40	29.38	17.10	11.41	100.00

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		432	1,146	767	360	325	3,030	323
25.		%	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
26.		%	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
27.		%	59.57	20.94	38.63	28.45	7.91	4.06	100.00

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		1,737	1,290	290	28	21	3,366	NA
28.		%	89.47	50.90	38.57	8.95	0.86	0.72	100.00

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		524	1,798	526	283	105	3,236	98
*29.		%	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
*30.		%	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
31.		%	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
*32.	Creativity and innovation are rewarded.	%	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
*33.	Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.	%	38.46	9.14	29.32	29.51	18.51	13.51	100.00

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		568	1,199	808	177	160	2,912	423
34.		%	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
*35.		%	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
*36.		%	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
37.		%	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
38.		%	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
39.	My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.	%	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
40.	I recommend my organization as a good place to work.	%	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
41.		%	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
*42.		%	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
43.		%	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
*44.		%	73.95	37.78	36.16	13.68	7.10	5.27	100.00

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		1,226	1,073	520	66	99	2,984	336
45.		%	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
46.		%	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
*47.	Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.	%	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
48.	My supervisor listens to what I have to say.	%	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
49.	My supervisor treats me with respect.	%	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
50.		%	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
*51.	I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.	%	76.33	46.09	30.24	11.97	6.86	4.85	100.00

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		1,722	977	383	149	94	3,325	NA
*52.		%	80.64	51.32	29.32	11.81	4.60	2.94	100.00

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		429	998	845	566	384	3,222	95
*53.		%	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
54.		%	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
*55.		%	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
*56.		%	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
*57.		%	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
58.		%	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.		%	59.38	18.84	40.55	22.51	10.40	7.71	100.00

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		905	1,137	625	220	183	3,070	242
60.		%	66.05	28.99	37.06	20.68	7.22	6.05	100.00

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		700	1,156	799	365	228	3,248	61
*61.		%	57.30	21.57	35.73	24.60	11.03	7.07	100.00

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		734	1,145	723	218	163	2,983	324
62.	Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs.	%	62.44	24.18	38.26	24.44	7.50	5.62	100.00

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		526	1,225	783	564	197	3,295	NA
*63.		%	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
*64.		%	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
*65.		%	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
*66.		%	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
*67.		%	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
*68.		%	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
*69.		%	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
*70.		%	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
71.		%	64.52	18.20	46.32	19.39	10.84	5.25	100.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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		1,318	935	207	100	39	2,599	68
79.		%	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
80.		%	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
81.		%	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
82.		%	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
83.		%	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
84.		%	72.74	32.76	39.98	27.26	0.00	0.00	100.00

Demographics A
Question	Response	N	%
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

Demographics B
Question	Response	N	%
*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

Demographics C
Question	Response	N	%
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

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	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

Demographics E
Question	Response	N	%
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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