Results of the 2018 Annual Employee Survey

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Response
Type		 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
%		 Strongly
Agree/
Very
Good/
Very
Satisfied
N		 Agree/
Good/
Satisfied
N		 Neither
Agree nor
Disagree/
Fair/
Neither
Satisfied
nor
Dissatisfied
N		 Disagree/
Poor/
Dissatisfied
N		 Strongly
Disagree/
Very Poor/
Very
Dissatisfied
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Response
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N		 Do Not
Know/
No
Basis to
Judge
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Agree-disagree 1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. 72.9% 28.5% 44.5% 13.5% 9.6% 4.0% 13.6% 12,680 19,013 5,523 3,916 1,628 42,760 N/A
Agree-disagree 2 I have enough information to do my job well. 76.0% 24.7% 51.3% 12.7% 8.8% 2.5% 11.3% 10,941 21,885 5,244 3,704 1,047 42,821 N/A
Agree-disagree 3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. 68.4% 29.3% 39.1% 15.7% 10.8% 5.1% 15.9% 13,011 16,631 6,491 4,484 2,086 42,703 N/A
Agree-disagree 4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. 78.4% 36.5% 41.9% 12.2% 6.3% 3.0% 9.4% 16,021 17,841 5,093 2,658 1,252 42,865 N/A
Agree-disagree 5 I like the kind of work I do. 86.3% 44.3% 42.1% 9.3% 3.0% 1.4% 4.4% 18,946 17,968 3,979 1,340 589 42,822 N/A
Agree-disagree 6 I know what is expected of me on the job. 83.2% 36.1% 47.1% 9.7% 5.0% 2.2% 7.1% 15,476 20,076 4,159 2,172 946 42,829 N/A
Agree-disagree 7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. 96.9% 67.1% 29.9% 2.2% 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 29,296 12,378 852 181 180 42,887 N/A
Agree-disagree 8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. 92.7% 53.0% 39.7% 6.2% 0.7% 0.3% 1.1% 23,041 16,777 2,597 312 144 42,871 N/A
Agree-disagree 9 I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. 56.7% 15.9% 40.8% 15.7% 18.2% 9.4% 27.6% 6,920 17,468 6,514 7,776 3,901 42,579 104
Agree-disagree 10 *My workload is reasonable. 62.4% 15.4% 47.0% 16.1% 14.3% 7.2% 21.5% 6,690 20,047 6,726 6,162 3,072 42,697 60
Agree-disagree 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace. 65.4% 21.9% 43.4% 15.8% 11.8% 7.0% 18.8% 9,473 18,373 6,550 5,064 2,964 42,424 142
Agree-disagree 12 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals. 88.5% 38.9% 49.7% 7.5% 2.6% 1.4% 4.0% 16,994 20,924 3,093 1,089 608 42,708 89
Agree-disagree 13 The work I do is important. 92.3% 53.6% 38.7% 5.7% 1.2% 0.8% 2.1% 22,853 16,431 2,486 572 358 42,700 93
Agree-disagree 14 Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well. 73.3% 29.5% 43.8% 12.5% 9.3% 4.9% 14.2% 12,835 18,658 5,244 3,899 2,027 42,663 196
Agree-disagree 15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 76.0% 32.7% 43.3% 11.9% 6.9% 5.3% 12.1% 14,383 18,317 4,901 2,819 2,094 42,514 322
Agree-disagree 16 I am held accountable for achieving results. 87.3% 36.7% 50.5% 9.4% 2.1% 1.2% 3.3% 16,150 21,381 3,793 858 473 42,655 149
Agree-disagree 17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. 67.7% 30.0% 37.7% 17.8% 7.1% 7.3% 14.5% 12,789 15,332 7,054 2,734 2,782 40,691 2,129
Agree-disagree 18 My training needs are assessed. 58.5% 19.2% 39.3% 21.9% 13.1% 6.5% 19.6% 8,480 16,667 9,174 5,550 2,618 42,489 350
Agree-disagree 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). 73.9% 33.2% 40.7% 12.3% 8.3% 5.5% 13.8% 14,279 16,996 5,163 3,622 2,282 42,342 575
Agree-disagree 20 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. 79.8% 35.1% 44.7% 11.2% 6.4% 2.6% 9.0% 15,877 19,085 4,424 2,502 978 42,866 N/A
Agree-disagree 21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. 51.1% 12.9% 38.2% 23.5% 16.4% 9.0% 25.4% 5,600 15,968 9,493 6,777 3,635 41,473 1,380
Agree-disagree 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. 47.5% 14.1% 33.4% 27.3% 13.7% 11.6% 25.3% 5,922 13,335 10,481 5,289 4,407 39,434 3,356
Agree-disagree 23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. 39.1% 9.9% 29.1% 29.7% 17.4% 13.8% 31.3% 3,981 11,146 11,074 6,458 4,963 37,622 5,204
Agree-disagree 24 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. 45.6% 12.0% 33.6% 27.7% 16.3% 10.5% 26.7% 5,087 13,574 10,874 6,379 3,957 39,871 2,940
Agree-disagree 25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 54.5% 15.6% 38.9% 23.8% 12.1% 9.6% 21.7% 6,601 15,790 9,287 4,673 3,583 39,934 2,858
Agree-disagree 26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. 76.9% 28.8% 48.1% 12.5% 6.6% 4.0% 10.6% 13,051 20,505 4,915 2,602 1,540 42,613 224
Agree-disagree 27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. 62.9% 22.4% 40.5% 25.4% 7.4% 4.4% 11.7% 9,521 16,643 10,390 3,013 1,688 41,255 1,526
Good-poor 28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 87.8% 50.7% 37.1% 10.1% 1.4% 0.7% 2.1% 22,713 15,483 3,847 533 248 42,824 N/A
Agree-disagree 29 *My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals. 84.1% 37.9% 46.2% 10.2% 4.3% 1.4% 5.7% 16,825 19,386 3,986 1,746 566 42,509 340
Agree-disagree 30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes. 56.1% 14.4% 41.7% 22.5% 14.5% 6.9% 21.4% 6,257 17,351 8,990 5,887 2,804 41,289 1,150
Agree-disagree 31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. 61.9% 18.2% 43.7% 19.6% 12.1% 6.5% 18.6% 8,052 18,602 7,799 4,691 2,494 41,638 799
Agree-disagree 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded. 52.5% 16.5% 36.0% 25.9% 13.8% 7.8% 21.6% 7,225 15,146 10,269 5,373 2,993 41,006 1,303
Agree-disagree 33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. 38.2% 10.5% 27.6% 30.0% 18.9% 12.9% 31.8% 4,216 10,679 11,456 7,214 4,799 38,364 4,036
Agree-disagree 34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring). 62.7% 20.1% 42.6% 24.5% 7.3% 5.4% 12.8% 8,355 17,005 9,221 2,730 1,984 39,295 3,126
Agree-disagree 35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. 83.1% 29.9% 53.2% 11.3% 3.5% 2.0% 5.6% 13,063 21,866 4,491 1,371 760 41,551 925
Agree-disagree 36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. 78.7% 25.5% 53.2% 14.0% 5.2% 2.2% 7.4% 11,015 22,107 5,618 2,076 809 41,625 736
Agree-disagree 37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated. 61.4% 22.4% 38.9% 20.4% 9.1% 9.1% 18.3% 9,448 15,594 7,747 3,429 3,322 39,540 2,870
Agree-disagree 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. 72.0% 28.6% 43.4% 17.5% 4.9% 5.7% 10.6% 11,680 16,672 6,245 1,730 1,948 38,275 4,081
Agree-disagree 39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 81.8% 29.9% 51.9% 13.5% 3.0% 1.7% 4.7% 13,347 21,680 5,059 1,072 623 41,781 664
Agree-disagree 40 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 75.1% 32.8% 42.3% 15.8% 6.1% 3.0% 9.1% 14,649 17,805 6,286 2,482 1,193 42,415 N/A
Agree-disagree 41 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. 54.8% 21.0% 33.8% 25.3% 11.2% 8.7% 19.9% 8,520 13,556 9,905 4,369 3,307 39,657 2,791
Agree-disagree 42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. 83.9% 49.3% 34.7% 8.3% 3.9% 3.8% 7.7% 21,741 14,309 3,229 1,476 1,419 42,174 184
Agree-disagree 43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 73.8% 39.1% 34.7% 13.6% 7.2% 5.3% 12.5% 17,249 14,446 5,436 2,928 2,081 42,140 191
Agree-disagree 44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile. 71.0% 36.4% 34.7% 15.2% 7.5% 6.2% 13.7% 15,864 14,405 6,179 3,078 2,446 41,972 339
Agree-disagree 45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 75.1% 39.3% 35.8% 17.1% 3.7% 4.1% 7.8% 16,222 14,040 6,359 1,286 1,430 39,337 2,951
Agree-disagree 46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance. 69.6% 34.2% 35.3% 16.5% 8.1% 5.9% 14.0% 14,946 14,813 6,694 3,342 2,302 42,097 218
Agree-disagree 47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 74.6% 37.4% 37.2% 14.2% 6.0% 5.2% 11.2% 16,333 15,501 5,591 2,306 1,983 41,714 601
Agree-disagree 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. 80.9% 45.8% 35.0% 10.2% 5.5% 3.4% 9.0% 20,199 14,563 3,981 2,199 1,316 42,258 N/A
Agree-disagree 49 My supervisor treats me with respect. 84.3% 51.1% 33.2% 8.4% 4.0% 3.4% 7.3% 22,428 13,641 3,295 1,585 1,281 42,230 N/A
Agree-disagree 50 In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance. 82.2% 42.9% 39.4% 9.2% 5.9% 2.7% 8.6% 18,946 16,425 3,545 2,306 1,023 42,245 N/A
Agree-disagree 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. 73.7% 44.1% 29.7% 13.6% 6.5% 6.1% 12.6% 19,348 12,390 5,496 2,602 2,386 42,222 N/A
Good-poor 52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? 76.2% 47.6% 28.6% 14.6% 5.3% 3.8% 9.2% 20,801 12,015 5,839 2,074 1,474 42,203 N/A
Agree-disagree 53 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce. 54.0% 17.4% 36.5% 23.6% 13.3% 9.2% 22.5% 7,531 15,162 9,414 5,306 3,578 40,991 1,035
Agree-disagree 54 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. 61.8% 22.9% 39.0% 22.5% 8.2% 7.5% 15.7% 9,592 15,542 8,478 3,010 2,749 39,371 2,659
Agree-disagree 55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 72.0% 26.9% 45.1% 17.8% 5.7% 4.5% 10.2% 11,342 18,134 6,662 2,105 1,624 39,867 2,051
Agree-disagree 56 *Managers communicate the goals of the organization. 68.8% 22.0% 46.8% 17.7% 8.2% 5.2% 13.4% 9,599 19,547 6,919 3,269 1,965 41,299 676
Agree-disagree 57 Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives. 68.5% 21.9% 46.6% 19.9% 7.0% 4.7% 11.7% 9,142 18,585 7,509 2,632 1,693 39,561 2,439
Agree-disagree 58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources). 63.0% 20.9% 42.0% 19.5% 10.7% 6.9% 17.6% 8,997 17,340 7,559 4,201 2,659 40,756 1,298
Agree-disagree 59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. 66.7% 23.0% 43.7% 18.7% 8.5% 6.1% 14.6% 9,868 17,982 7,167 3,280 2,332 40,629 1,189
Good-poor 60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor? 67.8% 32.0% 35.8% 19.7% 6.7% 5.8% 12.5% 13,412 14,322 7,443 2,465 2,151 39,793 2,181
Agree-disagree 61 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 65.7% 28.1% 37.6% 20.4% 8.1% 5.9% 14.0% 12,046 15,552 8,132 3,243 2,311 41,284 645
Agree-disagree 62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. 66.9% 27.0% 40.0% 21.6% 6.6% 4.9% 11.5% 10,966 15,714 7,867 2,379 1,703 38,629 3,323
Satisfied-dissatisfied 63 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work? 60.4% 18.9% 41.5% 20.6% 14.2% 4.9% 19.0% 8,276 17,416 8,294 5,902 1,979 41,867 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 64 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization? 57.8% 17.0% 40.8% 21.7% 14.8% 5.7% 20.5% 7,495 17,258 8,799 6,033 2,286 41,871 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 65 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job? 59.9% 21.4% 38.5% 20.6% 13.2% 6.3% 19.5% 9,484 16,362 8,289 5,238 2,459 41,832 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders? 53.5% 15.5% 38.0% 28.2% 12.4% 5.9% 18.3% 6,789 16,061 11,499 5,055 2,370 41,774 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization? 43.3% 13.8% 29.5% 29.2% 16.8% 10.7% 27.5% 5,977 12,268 12,073 7,064 4,411 41,793 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job? 62.1% 19.8% 42.4% 22.1% 11.0% 4.8% 15.8% 8,638 17,822 9,047 4,405 1,883 41,795 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 69 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? 74.1% 27.2% 46.9% 14.9% 7.7% 3.3% 10.9% 11,749 19,521 6,010 3,204 1,335 41,819 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 70 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? 65.6% 21.4% 44.2% 16.6% 12.5% 5.4% 17.8% 9,302 18,581 6,704 5,068 2,130 41,785 N/A
Satisfied-dissatisfied 71 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? 70.0% 23.2% 46.8% 17.9% 8.3% 3.7% 12.1% 10,191 19,589 7,131 3,324 1,468 41,703 N/A

* AES prescribed items as of 2018 (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.

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