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| Item | Item Text | Percent Positive % |
Strongly Agree/ Very Good/ Very Satisfied % |
Agree/ Good/ Satisfied % |
Neither Agree nor Disagree/ Fair/ Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied % |
Disagree/ Poor/ Dissatisfied % |
Strongly Disagree/ Very Poor/ Very Dissatisfied % |
Percent Negative % |
Do Not Know/ No Basis to Judge N |
Item Response Total** N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. | 73.6% | 29.8% | 43.7% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 13.2% | N/A | 51,414 |
| 2 | I have enough information to do my job well. | 76.6% | 25.8% | 50.8% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 10.9% | N/A | 51,398 |
| 3 | I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. | 69.0% | 30.6% | 38.4% | 15.5% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 15.5% | N/A | 51,277 |
| 4 | My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. | 79.0% | 37.0% | 42.0% | 12.0% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 9.0% | N/A | 51,504 |
| 5 | I like the kind of work I do. | 86.9% | 45.1% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.2% | N/A | 51,491 |
| 6 | I know what is expected of me on the job. | 83.7% | 37.4% | 46.3% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 2.0% | 6.9% | N/A | 51,442 |
| 7 | When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. | 97.0% | 67.6% | 29.4% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | N/A | 51,508 |
| 8 | I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. | 92.8% | 53.9% | 39.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | N/A | 51,540 |
| 9 | I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. | 58.2% | 17.3% | 40.9% | 15.2% | 17.6% | 9.0% | 26.6% | 102 | 51,195 |
| 10 | *My workload is reasonable. | 62.9% | 16.3% | 46.6% | 15.1% | 14.4% | 7.6% | 22.0% | 58 | 51,270 |
| 11 | *My talents are used well in the workplace. | 66.5% | 22.8% | 43.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 196 | 50,945 |
| 12 | *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals. | 89.0% | 40.3% | 48.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.9% | 127 | 51,296 |
| 13 | The work I do is important. | 92.7% | 54.9% | 37.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% | 93 | 51,324 |
| 14 | Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well. | 73.5% | 30.5% | 43.0% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 14.1% | 227 | 51,302 |
| 15 | My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. | 76.6% | 34.2% | 42.4% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 11.7% | 485 | 50,971 |
| 16 | I am held accountable for achieving results. | 88.0% | 38.1% | 50.0% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.2% | 186 | 51,215 |
| 17 | *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. | 68.6% | 31.4% | 37.2% | 17.4% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 13.9% | 2,481 | 48,938 |
| 18 | My training needs are assessed. | 60.0% | 20.6% | 39.4% | 21.3% | 12.6% | 6.2% | 18.7% | 435 | 51,030 |
| 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). | 74.9% | 34.5% | 40.4% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 13.2% | 876 | 50,648 |
| 20 | *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. | 80.7% | 36.9% | 43.8% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 8.5% | N/A | 51,408 |
| 21 | My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. | 53.1% | 13.9% | 39.2% | 22.8% | 15.8% | 8.3% | 24.1% | 1,577 | 49,681 |
| 22 | Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. | 48.5% | 15.1% | 33.4% | 26.6% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 24.9% | 3,856 | 47,319 |
| 23 | In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. | 39.5% | 10.4% | 29.1% | 29.8% | 17.7% | 13.0% | 30.7% | 6,297 | 44,892 |
| 24 | *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. | 46.4% | 12.7% | 33.7% | 27.5% | 16.2% | 9.9% | 26.1% | 3,626 | 47,626 |
| 25 | Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. | 55.5% | 16.6% | 38.9% | 23.2% | 11.9% | 9.4% | 21.2% | 3,468 | 47,713 |
| 26 | Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. | 77.8% | 30.5% | 47.3% | 12.3% | 6.0% | 3.9% | 10.0% | 255 | 50,988 |
| 27 | The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. | 63.4% | 23.0% | 40.5% | 24.9% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 11.6% | 1,979 | 49,215 |
| 28 | How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? | 88.0% | 51.5% | 36.5% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% | N/A | 51,283 |
| 29 | *My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals. | 85.0% | 39.1% | 45.9% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% | 429 | 50,876 |
| 30 | Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. | 56.7% | 15.2% | 41.5% | 22.5% | 13.8% | 7.1% | 20.9% | 1,310 | 49,564 |
| 31 | Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. | 62.8% | 19.0% | 43.8% | 19.2% | 11.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% | 971 | 49,921 |
| 32 | Creativity and innovation are rewarded. | 53.5% | 17.2% | 36.3% | 25.4% | 13.3% | 7.8% | 21.1% | 1,616 | 49,111 |
| 33 | Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. | 38.6% | 10.7% | 27.9% | 30.1% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 31.3% | 4,617 | 46,208 |
| 34 | Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). | 63.2% | 21.0% | 42.2% | 24.3% | 7.0% | 5.5% | 12.4% | 3,599 | 47,279 |
| 35 | Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. | 83.1% | 31.0% | 52.1% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.8% | 1,055 | 49,902 |
| 36 | My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. | 81.3% | 27.7% | 53.6% | 12.4% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.4% | 757 | 50,045 |
| 37 | Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated. | 61.5% | 23.4% | 38.1% | 20.3% | 9.2% | 9.0% | 18.2% | 3,378 | 47,499 |
| 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. | 72.6% | 30.1% | 42.5% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 4,705 | 46,084 |
| 39 | My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. | 82.3% | 30.9% | 51.4% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 4.6% | 820 | 50,065 |
| 40 | *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. | 75.8% | 33.8% | 42.1% | 15.0% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 9.2% | N/A | 50,914 |
| 41 | *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. | 55.9% | 21.7% | 34.2% | 24.1% | 11.2% | 8.8% | 20.0% | 3,111 | 47,835 |
| 42 | My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. | 84.5% | 50.9% | 33.7% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 7.4% | 192 | 50,652 |
| 43 | My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. | 74.7% | 40.6% | 34.1% | 13.2% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 12.1% | 206 | 50,557 |
| 44 | Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. | 72.1% | 38.0% | 34.1% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 13.1% | 421 | 50,348 |
| 45 | My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. | 76.0% | 40.9% | 35.2% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 7.5% | 3,435 | 47,304 |
| 46 | My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. | 70.9% | 35.6% | 35.3% | 15.7% | 8.0% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 227 | 50,553 |
| 47 | Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. | 75.4% | 39.2% | 36.2% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 10.9% | 691 | 50,103 |
| 48 | My supervisor listens to what I have to say. | 81.5% | 47.2% | 34.3% | 9.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 8.6% | N/A | 50,699 |
| 49 | My supervisor treats me with respect. | 84.8% | 52.2% | 32.6% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.8% | N/A | 50,694 |
| 50 | In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. | 82.7% | 44.1% | 38.6% | 9.0% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 8.2% | N/A | 50,686 |
| 51 | I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. | 74.6% | 45.2% | 29.4% | 13.2% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.1% | N/A | 50,658 |
| 52 | Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? | 77.1% | 49.0% | 28.0% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 8.7% | N/A | 50,686 |
| 53 | In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce. | 54.8% | 18.0% | 36.8% | 23.1% | 13.1% | 9.0% | 22.2% | 1,184 | 49,300 |
| 54 | My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. | 62.9% | 23.6% | 39.3% | 22.0% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 15.1% | 2,961 | 47,480 |
| 55 | Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. | 72.6% | 27.7% | 45.0% | 17.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 10.0% | 2,441 | 47,861 |
| 56 | *Managers communicate the goals of the organization. | 70.0% | 22.9% | 47.1% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 771 | 49,577 |
| 57 | Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives. | 69.4% | 22.9% | 46.5% | 19.5% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 11.1% | 2,644 | 47,761 |
| 58 | Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources). | 63.5% | 21.6% | 41.9% | 19.3% | 10.4% | 6.8% | 17.2% | 1,477 | 48,966 |
| 59 | Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. | 67.5% | 23.7% | 43.7% | 18.3% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 14.3% | 1,439 | 48,792 |
| 60 | Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor? | 68.1% | 32.3% | 35.9% | 19.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 12.2% | 2,589 | 47,853 |
| 61 | I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. | 66.2% | 28.4% | 37.8% | 20.1% | 7.7% | 6.0% | 13.7% | 754 | 49,636 |
| 62 | Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs. | 66.7% | 27.5% | 39.2% | 20.8% | 7.0% | 5.5% | 12.5% | 3,596 | 46,786 |
| 63 | *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work? | 60.7% | 19.4% | 41.3% | 20.4% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 18.8% | N/A | 50,229 |
| 64 | *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization? | 58.7% | 17.7% | 41.0% | 21.6% | 14.2% | 5.4% | 19.7% | N/A | 50,254 |
| 65 | *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job? | 60.6% | 22.1% | 38.4% | 20.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% | 18.7% | N/A | 50,279 |
| 66 | How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders? | 54.4% | 16.3% | 38.1% | 27.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 18.1% | N/A | 50,164 |
| 67 | How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization? | 45.1% | 15.0% | 30.1% | 28.5% | 16.2% | 10.2% | 26.4% | N/A | 50,169 |
| 68 | How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job? | 63.3% | 20.6% | 42.7% | 21.8% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 15.0% | N/A | 50,198 |
| 69 | *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? | 74.3% | 27.7% | 46.6% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 10.7% | N/A | 50,225 |
| 70 | Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? | 66.3% | 22.5% | 43.8% | 16.1% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 17.5% | N/A | 50,189 |
| 71 | *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? | 70.3% | 23.8% | 46.5% | 17.8% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% | N/A | 50,031 |
* AES prescribed items as of 2017 (5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C)
** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge'
The Dashboard only includes items 1-71.
Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.