Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Interpretation of Results Interpretation of Results: OMB results on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) identify key strengths and current challenges facing the agency. Key indicators of organizational performance are best reflected in the Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAFF), the Employee Engagement Index, and the Global Satisfaction Index. On the HCAFF index which measures an agency s efforts to achieve its mission with human capital strategies, OMB received the following percent positive responses. Leadership & Knowledge Management 7% Results-Oriented Performance Culture 4% Talent Management % Job Satisfaction 6% The Employee Engagement Index measures conditions likely to lead to employee engagement such as responsiveness from leadership and opportunity to use skills. The Global Satisfaction Index measures overall employee satisfaction with job, pay, and the organization as a whole. OMB staff indicates a 6% positive response on the Employee Engagement Index and 6% positive response on the Global Satisfaction Index. On the 4 item survey, OMB had items identified as strengths (greater than 6% positive) and ten items identified as challenges (greater than % negative). s scoring the highest percent positive responses include: When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. (96% positive) I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. (9% positive) How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? (9% positive) However, there are some items with a notable decrease in positive responses. These areas primarily focused on sufficient resources, pay, workload, and training. Over the coming year, the agency will conduct focus groups collecting qualitative data to support the survey results and update action plans to improve these areas. How the survey was conducted: The survey was conducted by OPM from April to June,. Description of sample: All 4 full-time and part-time career employees who joined the agency on or before September received the survey. Survey items and response choices: See the tables on following pages. Rate: s were received from 4 employees with a response rate of 74%. Office of Management and Budget ovember
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS *. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.. I have enough information to do my job well. %.74 % 6.7. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. % 64. *4. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. % 7. *. I like the kind of work I do. %. 6. I know what is expected of me on the job. % 69.9 7. When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done. % 96.. I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. % 9. 9. I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done. % 9. *. My workload is reasonable. %.47 *. My talents are used well in the workplace. % 9.69 *. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. % 7.4 *. The work I do is important. %. *4. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs %.76 well. 7.7 7.96 76 4.9 9 9.9 6.7 6.9 69.6 44 4.7 4. 4 4. 47.4 74.9 9 4. 4.9 47. 49.76 4.9 4 4.64.6 7 49.6 6.9 4 44.7 76 4. 6.9 4 44.9 7. 44 46. 4. either nor 7. 7. 9. 9.9 6. 6..74 7.46 64. 7.7 4 7. 4.66. 6 9.6 7.9 46 4.6 7.6 9 9.7 6....67 9.7 77. 6. 6.6 4 4.77.4 4.9.4 4.66. 4.6.4..7 6. 44 4. 7 6.7 4.4 7.4 9.7 4 4 4 9 Do ot Know/ o Basis to *. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. 6 4 % 6..9 49.9.6.9. 6. I am held accountable for achieving results. 7 64 9 6 % 7.44 7.4.99. 6..6 Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 * AES prescribed items umber of surveys administered: 4 ** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do ot Know' and 'o Basis to ' Rate: 7.9% A A A A A A A A
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS 7. I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. % 7. *. My training needs are assessed. % 7.9 *9. In my most recent performance appraisal, I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for example, Fully %.6 Successful, Outstanding). *. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. % 6. *. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills. %.4 *. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. % 44.77 *. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. %. *4. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. % 4.9. Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs. % 46.67 6. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other. %. 7. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year. %.. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit? 7.7 4.9 4 4. 4.67 46 4.6 6 9. 4. 4.6 7.6 6.4 4.4 9. 7.7 6 4.6 4 46. 6.6.74 77 7.46 9 9. 9.7 67.7 9.9 either nor 4.9 6.7 7... 6.99.76 9.4 74 4. 9 6.69 7 6.7 7. 9 9.7 4 4.79..9 44.7 66. 7.7.4 4. 44 4. 4.9 67.76 7 6.6 6... 9 4.6 7. 7.9 7.49 4.4 Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor % 9.64 6. 4 7. 6 9.6 either nor.6.67 7 9 7 96 9 Do ot Know/ o Basis to 6 A Do ot Know/ o Basis to A Do ot Know/ o Basis to *9. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to 7 6 4 accomplish organizational goals. %..7.7 9.4 7.7. Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 * AES prescribed items umber of surveys administered: 4 ** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do ot Know' and 'o Basis to ' Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS either nor Do ot Know/ o Basis to *. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. *. Creativity and innovation are rewarded. % 4. % 9. % 4.77 *. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs. %.9 4. Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of % 4.47 diversity issues, mentoring)..6 4..7 7.. 97.7 4 4.96 7.9 6.4 6.9 6. 6. 7 6.4 79.7 99. 7 4. 7. 4.4 9.96. 9.49 7.6 7 9.66 46 6.4. 94 7 *. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. % 6.9 *6. My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats. % 9.6 7. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated. % 64.4. Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example, illegally discriminating for or against any employee/applicant, obstructing a person's right to % 77.4 compete for employment, knowingly violating veterans' preference requirements) are not tolerated.. 6.97 6.6 9.9.6 6.9 9 4.7 9 44.9 6. 9.97 9. 7. 9. 4.9. 4.7 7.79 6. 6.9.76 9 4 9 6 9 47 9. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. 6 6 4 % 7..4 4.47. 7. 4. 4. I recommend my organization as a good place to work. 4 4 A % 6. 7.9 4.9.. 4.9 4. I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a 6 6 better place to work. % 49..9 7.7. 7.. *4. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life 6 issues. %. 9. 4.74 6.4 4..74 4. My supervisor/team leader provides me with opportunities to 7 4 4 7 demonstrate my leadership skills. % 7..4 4.9.9.9 7. *44. Discussions with my supervisor/team leader about my performance 6 47 4 99 are worthwhile. % 64..96 4..7.6. Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 * AES prescribed items umber of surveys administered: 4 ** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do ot Know' and 'o Basis to ' Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS either nor Do ot Know/ o Basis to 4. My supervisor/team leader is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. 46. My supervisor/team leader provides me with constructive suggestion to improve my job performance. *47. Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit support employee development. 4. My supervisor/team leader listens to what I have to say. 49. My supervisor/team leader treats me with respect. % 7.99 % 6.46 % 67.7 % 4.6 % 4.4. In the last six months, my supervisor/team leader has talked with me about my performance. % 74.7 *. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. % 76.4 74 6.4 6.44 9 9.7 4. 4 4. 7.4 4 9.6 46.7 4 44. 4.6 4.6.7 4 47.7 4 6. 9. 6. 7..7. 7.7 4.64 4.4 4 4.46 7.9 6.9 4. 4.4 7.6.4 9 6.77 7 6..7.. 4.7 A A A A *. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor/team leader? % 76.6 Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor 6 4.6 6.6 7.9.6. Do ot Know/ o Basis to A either nor Do ot Know/ o Basis to *. In my organization, leaders generate high levels of motivation and 6 7 6 4 commitment in the workforce. % 4.64 6.7.9.76 4.7.9 4. My organization's leaders maintain high standards of honesty and 6 4 94 integrity. % 6.7. 47.6.4 9..7 *. Managers/supervisors/team leaders work well with employees of 7 64 4 9 different backgrounds. % 7.46.9 4.7 6. 6.9. *6. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization. 4 69 6 %.66. 4. 7.46.77 7. *7. Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward 4 99 66 7 meeting its goals and objectives. % 4.7.4..4 4.4 9.9 Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 * AES prescribed items umber of surveys administered: 4 ** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do ot Know' and 'o Basis to ' Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS either nor Do ot Know/ o Basis to. Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources). 9. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives. %.6 % 6. 7.6.7 4.6 44 47. 6 9.69 7.7 7.6.7 4. 9 6.6 99 7 Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor Do ot Know/ o Basis to 6. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor/team leader? % 67.69 7.64 9..4.67 4. 94 either nor Do ot Know/ o Basis to *6. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 6. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life programs. %.66 % 4.4 6 9. 9 6. 9..6 6.6.6 6.4 6 9.9 7. 6 6. Very Satisfied Satisfied either Satisfied nor Very Do ot Know/ o Basis to *6. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect 6 64 6 A your work? %.47. 4.9..97. *64. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from 9 9 64 7 4 A management on what's going on in your organization? %.99 9. 4.77 9..9 9.7 *6. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a 7 9 A good job? % 49.9.6 9. 4.7.99 6. *66. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior 9 6 4 A leaders? % 4..74 4.9.7 9.4 9.6 *67. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your 6 66 6 4 A organization? % 6.6.9.4 6.7.69.9 *6. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present 64 6 9 4 A job? % 6.64 4.4.4 7.97.79 6.6 Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 * AES prescribed items umber of surveys administered: 4 ** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do ot Know' and 'o Basis to ' Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS Very Satisfied Satisfied either Satisfied nor Very Do ot Know/ o Basis to *69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? *7. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? 7. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? % 6. % 4. %.4 4.4 6 7.99 9 9. 49.79 6 7. 7 4.4 6 9. 4. 69.7.6 74.6 6.4.. 6.97 4 A A A 7. Have you been notified that you are eligible to telework? Telework means working at a location other than your normal work site during your regular work hours (excludes travel). % Yes 4 9.7 o 4. ot sure.69 7. Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking situation: % I telework or more days per week..9 I telework or days per week. 7.49 I telework, but no more than or days per month. 4.77 I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis. 7.4 I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., Law Enforcement. Officers, Park Rangers, Security Personnel). I do not telework because I have technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate equipment).6 that prevent me from teleworking. 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. I do not telework because I choose not to telework.. Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 * AES prescribed items umber of surveys administered: 4 Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS 74. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) % Yes 44.9 o 46 47. ot available to me 6. 7. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Health and Wellness Programs (for example, exercise, medical screening, quit smoking programs) % Yes 6.9 o 69.6 ot available to me.49 4 76. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Employee Assistance Program (EAP) % Yes 9 7. o 77 9. ot available to me 6. 77. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support groups) % Yes 7.4 o 66 7.9 ot available to me 4.7 4 7. Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers) % Yes 4.7 o 9. ot available to me 6.47 4 Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 umber of surveys administered: 4 Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS Very Satisfied Satisfied either Satisfied nor Very Do ot Know/ o Basis to 79. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Telework. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS). 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) % 6.77 % 7.9 % 6.9 49..64 9. 46.7 4. 44 6.7 6.66.94 9.4 9. 6.49. 6.4.6. 4 4 77. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Employee Assistance Program (EAP). How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support groups) % 6.6 % 64.. 9.4 7 4. 4.9 6.7 4.64.... 6 6 4. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life programs in your agency? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers) % 6. 6. 6.4 6... Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, The work/life satisfaction results only include employees who indicated that they participated in the program. umber of surveys completed: 4 ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys administered: 4 ** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do ot Know' and 'o Basis to ' Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS. Where do you work? Headquarters Field % 99.67. *6. What is your supervisory status? on-supervisor Team Leader Supervisor Manager Executive 9 % 7..6 9.4.99 6.9 *7. Are you: % Male 4 47. Female 7.6 9 *. Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes o 4 9 % 4.7 9. *9. Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify. American Indian or Alaska ative Asian Black or African American ative Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Two or more races 9 4 %. 6.74 4.6..46. Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 * AES prescribed items umber of surveys administered: 4 Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS 9. What is your age group? % and under. 6-9 4.4-9 4 4.47 4-49 6.9-9 46.7 6 or older 6.4 9 9. What is your pay category/grade? % Federal Wage System. GS -6. GS 7-6.79 GS - 67. Senior Executive Service 4.4 Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST).67 Other. 9 9. How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)? % Less than year. to years 7. 4 to years 6.9 6 to years 7.99 to 4 years. to years.4 More than years 7.9 96 Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 umber of surveys administered: 4 Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS 9. How long have you been with your current agency (for example, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)? % Less than year.7 to years 7 6.44 4 to years 9.66 6 to years 6. to years 6.9 More than years.9 9 94. Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year, and if so, why? % o 6.6 Yes, to retire 6. Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government 6. Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government 4 6.6 Yes, other 6.6 97 9. I am planning to retire: % Within one year. Between one and three years 4. Between three and five years.7 Five or more years 7 9. 94 Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 umber of surveys administered: 4 Rate: 7.9%
OFFICE OF MAAGEMET AD BUDGET FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOIT SURVEY RESULTS 96. Self-Identify as: % Heterosexual or Straight.6 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender 7. I prefer not to say 4.4 97. Have you ever served on Active Duty in the US Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or avy)? % Yes 7. o 7 9. 94 9. Are you an individual with a disability? % Yes 7.4 o 97.6 9 Survey Administration Period: April, to June 4, ages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. umber of surveys completed: 4 umber of surveys administered: 4 Rate: 7.9%