2021 Employee Viewpoint Survey Results

OPM uses Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results as context to drive positive change. This data is sourced from: Environmental Protection Agency AES Report, 2021 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.

On this page, you will find Environmental Protection Agency 2021 Annual Employee Survey (AES) report.

Find more information about this survey and results by visiting the OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey site. 

Understanding & Navigating Results

When reviewing the results, note the following: 

  • Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population.
  • "—a" indicates that there are no trending results available for the year.

Results

Results for Questions 1-10 and 12-44: Core Questions

 
Item Item Text Response Type 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 N Item Response Total** N Do Not Know/No Basis to Judge N
1 *I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization. Agree-disagree 76.3% 29.9% 46.4% 12.4% 8.2% 3.0% 11.3% 2,054 3,088 788 532 191 6,653 N/A
2 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. Agree-disagree 75.6% 34.9% 40.7% 11.7% 8.8% 3.9% 12.7% 2,361 2,678 758 562 247 6,606 N/A
3 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. Agree-disagree 79.7% 35.9% 43.8% 11.8% 5.7% 2.8% 8.6% 2,397 2,902 766 384 182 6,631 N/A
4 I know what is expected of me on the job. Agree-disagree 84.6% 35.4% 49.2% 9.0% 4.4% 2.0% 6.4% 2,345 3,298 586 299 130 6,658 N/A
5 *My workload is reasonable. Agree-disagree 59.6% 14.4% 45.1% 13.4% 16.3% 10.8% 27.0% 951 2,974 884 1,106 721 6,636 10
6 *My talents are used well in the workplace. Agree-disagree 68.9% 21.9% 47.0% 14.1% 11.1% 5.8% 16.9% 1,444 3,095 911 729 366 6,545 8
7 *I know how my work relates to the agency's goals. Agree-disagree 89.9% 40.6% 49.3% 6.6% 1.9% 1.5% 3.4% 2,723 3,255 420 130 97 6,625 8
8 *I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal. Agree-disagree 70.9% 33.4% 37.6% 17.2% 6.3% 5.6% 11.8% 2,191 2,390 1,049 384 331 6,345 315
9 *The people I work with cooperate to get the job done. Agree-disagree 89.8% 51.1% 38.7% 5.9% 3.2% 1.1% 4.2% 3,432 2,582 374 209 72 6,669 N/A
10 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve. Agree-disagree 42.6% 11.9% 30.7% 33.3% 14.9% 9.2% 24.1% 604 1,574 1,639 748 457 5,022 1,652
12 *In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way. Agree-disagree 56.8% 14.6% 42.2% 23.2% 13.2% 6.8% 20.0% 865 2,462 1,326 769 378 5,800 867
13 *My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals. Agree-disagree 84.0% 35.5% 48.5% 8.6% 5.6% 1.9% 7.4% 2,375 3,209 548 368 116 6,616 52
14 Employees in my work unit meet the needs of our customers. Always-never 91.5% 39.0% 52.5% 7.8% 0.6% 0.2% 0.7% 2,506 3,396 486 35 11 6,434 225
15 Employees in my work unit contribute positively to my agency's performance. Always-never 93.0% 54.3% 38.7% 6.1% 0.7% 0.2% 1.0% 3,538 2,497 380 45 14 6,474 124
16 Employees in my work unit produce high-quality work. Always-never 91.7% 50.6% 41.1% 7.1% 1.0% 0.2% 1.2% 3,312 2,695 453 64 13 6,537 115
17 Employees in my work unit adapt to changing priorities. Always-never 87.2% 47.4% 39.8% 10.5% 1.9% 0.4% 2.3% 3,111 2,577 662 127 26 6,503 127
18 Employees in my work unit successfully collaborate. Always-never 84.5% 46.9% 37.7% 12.2% 2.7% 0.6% 3.3% 3,112 2,474 789 173 39 6,587 66
19 Employees in my work unit achieve our goals. Always-never 90.4% 42.7% 47.7% 8.5% 0.9% 0.3% 1.1% 2,785 3,120 545 55 16 6,521 136
20 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services. Agree-disagree 74.7% 28.0% 46.7% 13.5% 7.9% 3.9% 11.8% 1,836 3,052 860 507 239 6,494 107
21 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job. Agree-disagree 85.2% 43.8% 41.3% 10.5% 2.8% 1.6% 4.4% 2,821 2,589 648 178 95 6,331 292
22 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. Agree-disagree 81.3% 29.1% 52.2% 12.8% 4.1% 1.8% 5.9% 1,906 3,427 825 269 114 6,541 90
23 *I recommend my organization as a good place to work. Agree-disagree 78.8% 37.0% 41.8% 12.9% 5.4% 2.9% 8.3% 2,480 2,771 827 358 185 6,621 N/A
24 *I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work. Agree-disagree 49.3% 15.6% 33.7% 28.0% 13.5% 9.3% 22.7% 982 2,104 1,674 828 549 6,137 497
25 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues. Agree-disagree 90.7% 60.3% 30.4% 5.3% 2.2% 1.7% 3.9% 4,016 1,976 343 146 106 6,587 25
26 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society. Agree-disagree 85.4% 53.8% 31.6% 10.4% 2.6% 1.6% 4.2% 3,373 1,959 617 149 94 6,192 412
27 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. Agree-disagree 84.0% 50.6% 33.4% 9.0% 4.6% 2.3% 6.9% 3,370 2,167 569 286 143 6,535 69
28 My supervisor listens to what I have to say. Agree-disagree 88.5% 58.5% 30.0% 6.2% 3.5% 1.8% 5.3% 3,896 1,958 395 222 112 6,583 N/A
29 My supervisor treats me with respect. Agree-disagree 91.2% 64.6% 26.6% 4.9% 2.4% 1.5% 3.9% 4,301 1,717 316 156 93 6,583 N/A
30 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor. Agree-disagree 81.7% 55.5% 26.2% 10.3% 4.7% 3.3% 8.0% 3,702 1,717 656 301 202 6,578 N/A
31 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor? Good-poor 84.8% 58.2% 26.5% 10.2% 3.1% 1.9% 5.0% 3,870 1,752 656 197 112 6,587 N/A
32 In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce. Agree-disagree 58.3% 18.7% 39.6% 22.4% 12.1% 7.1% 19.3% 1,225 2,565 1,434 774 442 6,440 109
33 My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. Agree-disagree 69.5% 28.2% 41.3% 18.8% 6.3% 5.4% 11.7% 1,773 2,560 1,122 373 312 6,140 395
34 *Managers communicate the goals of the organization. Agree-disagree 73.8% 24.7% 49.1% 15.0% 7.6% 3.6% 11.3% 1,631 3,174 949 488 224 6,466 56
35 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources). Agree-disagree 65.3% 22.3% 43.0% 18.4% 11.1% 5.2% 16.3% 1,451 2,753 1,155 709 319 6,387 153
36 Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor? Good-poor 73.1% 37.0% 36.1% 17.6% 5.2% 4.1% 9.3% 2,332 2,268 1,080 318 241 6,239 282
37 I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. Agree-disagree 67.1% 28.1% 39.1% 20.1% 7.6% 5.1% 12.7% 1,837 2,543 1,270 482 312 6,444 74
38 Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work-Life programs. Agree-disagree 74.7% 32.1% 42.6% 17.3% 5.3% 2.7% 8.0% 1,973 2,623 1,024 323 160 6,103 418
39 *How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work? Satisfied-dissatisfied 63.3% 19.6% 43.7% 19.0% 13.4% 4.3% 17.6% 1,296 2,849 1,219 866 269 6,499 N/A
40 *How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization? Satisfied-dissatisfied 65.0% 20.2% 44.8% 18.3% 12.8% 4.0% 16.8% 1,328 2,906 1,165 819 260 6,478 N/A
41 *How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job? Satisfied-dissatisfied 68.4% 26.3% 42.1% 16.9% 10.1% 4.6% 14.7% 1,717 2,741 1,086 645 279 6,468 N/A
42 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? Satisfied-dissatisfied 75.1% 29.4% 45.8% 14.0% 8.2% 2.7% 10.9% 1,917 2,959 888 528 175 6,467 N/A
43 Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay? Satisfied-dissatisfied 71.2% 26.0% 45.2% 13.7% 11.5% 3.7% 15.1% 1,696 2,956 872 733 233 6,490 N/A
44 *Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? Satisfied-dissatisfied 72.5% 24.8% 47.7% 15.5% 8.4% 3.5% 12.0% 1,638 3,107 983 542 222 6,492 N/A

* AES prescribed items as of 2017 (5 CFR Part 250, Subpart C)

** Unweighted count of responses excluding "Do Not Know" or "No Basis to Judge"

Results for Question 11: Performers Trend

11. In my work unit poor performers usually:
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 % 2019 N 2019 %
Remain in the work unit and improve their performance over time 837 17.5% 1,076 18.0% 980 15.7%
Remain in the work unit and continue to underperform 1,865 39.7% 2,314 39.0% 3,165 50.7%
Leave the work unit - removed or transferred 323 6.7% 447 7.7% 373 6.0%
Leave the work unit - quit 85 1.7% 94 1.5% 87 1.4%
There are no poor performers in my work unit 1,617 34.4% 2,009 33.7% 1,622 26.2%
Do Not Know 1,945 —b 2,160 —b 1,836 —b
Total 6,672 100.0% 8,100 100.0% 8,063 100.0%

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

"—b" indicates that the "Do Not Know" responses are not included in percentage calculations.

Results for Question 45: Agency Pandemic Response, Physically Present

45. Since the last OPM FEVS (September and October 2020), on average what percentage of your work time have you been physically present at your agency worksite (including headquarters, bureau, field offices, etc.)?
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
100% of my work time 177 2.90% 171 2.20%
At least 75% but less than 100% 167 2.60% 101 1.30%
At least 50% but less than 75% 119 1.90% 67 0.90%
At least 25% but less than 50% 204 3.30% 134 1.70%
Less than 25% 2,405 36.70% 1,712 21.70%
I have not been physically present at my agency worksite during the pandemic 3,427 52.70% 5,792 72.20%
Total 6,499 100.00% 7,977 100.00%

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

Results for Question 46: Telework Trends

46. Please select the response that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule.
Response Option 2021 N 2021% 2020 N 2020% 2019 N 2019%
I telework every work day 5,491 84.1% 7,143 89.4% 65 0.8%
I telework 3 or 4 days per week 525 8.3% 529 6.9% 226 2.9%
I telework 1 or 2 days per week 242 3.9% 127 1.6% 4,132 51.3%
I telework, but only about 1 or 2 days per month 70 1.1% 33 0.4% 960 11.9%
I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis 99 1.6% 49 0.7% 1,642 20.5%
I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., law enforcement officers, TSA agent, border patrol agent, security personnel) 29 0.5% 38 0.5% 144 1.8%
I do not telework because of technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate equipment) that prevent me from teleworking 4 0.1% 1 0.0% 48 0.6%
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 4 0.1% 3 0.0% 148 1.8%
I do not telework because I choose not to telework 26 0.4% 37 0.5% 666 8.5%
Total 6,490 100.0% 7,960 100.0% 8,031 100.0%

Trending for Q46 is based on the "As of now" responses in 2020.

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

Results for Question 47: Employee Supports, Trend

47. How has your organization supported you during the COVID-19 pandemic? For each support listed, choose the best response from one of the 3 columns: (1) those supports you needed and have been available to you, (2) those needed but not available to you, and (3) those supports you have not currently needed.
Response Option 2021 Needed and available to me N 2021 Needed and available to me % 2021 Needed, but not available to me N 2021 Needed, but not available to me % 2021 Not needed by me now N 2021 Not needed by me now % 2020 Needed and available to me N 2020 Needed and available to me % 2020 Needed, but not available to me N 2020 Needed, but not available to me % 2020 Not needed by me now N 2020 Not needed by me now %
47A. Expanded telework 5,929 91.90% 136 2.20% 367 5.90% 7,099 89.40% 49 0.70% 771 9.90%
47B. Expanded work schedule flexibilities 4,848 75.70% 234 3.70% 1,286 20.50% 4,838 61.00% 174 2.30% 2,848 36.80%
47C. Expanded leave policies 3,381 53.20% 303 4.60% 2,694 42.20% 2,605 32.80% 417 5.30% 4,834 61.80%
47D. Clear guidance on COVID-19 vaccination protocols 5,415 84.40% 266 4.20% 707 11.40% —a —a —a —a —a —a
47E. Appropriate physical health resources (e.g., access to COVID-19 testing) at my agency worksite 1,478 23.40% 1,025 16.40% 3,912 60.20% —a —a —a —a —a —a
47F. Timely communication about possible COVID-19 exposure at my agency worksite 4,771 74.70% 323 5.10% 1,328 20.10% 4,622 58.90% 1,348 16.80% 1,923 24.30%
47G. Social distancing in my agency worksite 3,064 48.10% 265 4.20% 3,075 47.70% 3,380 43.00% 385 5.00% 4,108 52.00%
47H. Encouraged use of personal protective equipment (PPE) or other safety equipment in my agency worksite 3,255 50.90% 223 3.70% 2,928 45.40% 3,180 40.40% 618 8.00% 4,066 51.70%
47I. Cleaning and sanitizing performed regularly in my agency worksite to reduce risk of COVID-19 illness 3,072 48.10% 316 5.10% 3,029 46.80% —a —a —a —a —a —a
47J. A well-ventilated worksite 2,475 38.90% 955 15.20% 2,947 45.90% —a —a —a —a —a —a
47K. Clear guidance on quarantine requirements after any COVID-19 exposure 3,596 56.80% 513 8.00% 2,288 35.30% —a —a —a —a —a —a

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

Items Q47D-E and Q47I-K are new and do not trend. Item text for Q47F and Q47G has changed from the 2020 FEVS.

Results for Questions 48-53: Pandemic Response - Senior Leaders and Supervisors

48. My organization's senior leaders demonstrate commitment to employee health and safety.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
Strongly Agree 2,925 45.40% 3,061 38.10%
Agree 2,627 41.90% 2,719 35.00%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 530 8.50% 866 11.30%
Disagree 141 2.20% 661 8.40%
Strongly Disagree 116 1.90% 560 7.10%
No Basis to Judge 107 —b 72 —b
Total 6,446 100.00% 7,939 100.00%
49. My organization's senior leaders support policies and procedures to protect employee health and safety.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
Strongly Agree 2,895 45.30% 3,044 38.10%
Agree 2,601 41.90% 2,749 35.50%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 540 8.50% 922 12.10%
Disagree 154 2.50% 614 7.80%
Strongly Disagree 104 1.70% 507 6.50%
No Basis to Judge 124 —b 86 —b
Total 6,418 100.00% 7,922 100.00%
50. My organization's senior leaders provide effective communications about what to expect with the return to the physical worksite.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 %
Strongly Agree 1,843 29.70%
Agree 2,065 33.90%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,116 18.20%
Disagree 736 11.60%
Strongly Disagree 415 6.60%
No Basis to Judge 259 —b
Total 6,434 100.00%
51. My supervisor shows concern for my health and safety.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
Strongly Agree 4,053 62.80% 5,133 64.60%
Agree 1,911 30.30% 2,171 27.90%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 290 4.70% 392 5.10%
Disagree 74 1.20% 105 1.40%
Strongly Disagree 55 0.90% 78 1.10%
No Basis to Judge 66 —b 56 —b
Total 6,449 100.00% 7,935 100.00%
52. My supervisor supports my efforts to stay healthy and safe while working.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
Strongly Agree 4,074 63.60% 5,276 66.70%
Agree 1,886 30.20% 2,081 26.90%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 269 4.40% 348 4.60%
Disagree 59 1.00% 71 0.90%
Strongly Disagree 54 0.90% 67 0.90%
No Basis to Judge 101 —b 78 —b
Total 6,443 100.00% 7,921 100.00%
53. My supervisor creates an environment where I can voice my concerns about staying healthy and safe.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
Strongly Agree 3,842 60.10% 4,947 62.70%
Agree 1,851 29.40% 2,051 26.60%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 415 6.80% 528 7.00%
Disagree 124 2.00% 170 2.20%
Strongly Disagree 105 1.70% 113 1.50%
No Basis to Judge 102 —b 114 —b
Total 6,439 100.00% 7,923 100.00%

Trending for Q48, Q49, Q51-Q53 is based on the "During the COVID-19 Pandemic" responses in 2020.

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

"—b" indicates that the "No Basis to Judge" responses are not included in percentage calculations.

Results for Question 54: Pandemic - Type of Work

54. Does the type of work you do require you to be physically present at a worksite (e.g., border patrol agent, TSA agent, meat inspector)?
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
Yes 474 7.50% 381 4.90%
No 5,676 87.70% 7,006 89.70%
Other 310 4.80% 416 5.30%
Total 6,460 100.00% 7,803 100.00%

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

Results for Questions 55-57: Pandemic Response

55. My agency's leadership updates employees about return to the worksite planning.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 %
Strongly Agree 1,778 27.80%
Agree 2,972 46.70%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 846 13.30%
Disagree 547 8.20%
Strongly Disagree 261 4.00%
Do Not Know 48 —b
Total 6,452 100.00%
56. In plans to return more employees to the worksite, my organization has made employee safety a top priority.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 %
Strongly Agree 1,944 32.60%
Agree 2,388 40.70%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,095 18.70%
Disagree 307 5.10%
Strongly Disagree 168 3.00%
Do Not Know 542 —b
Total 6,444 100.00%
57. Based on my organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe my organization will respond effectively to future emergencies.
Response Option 2021 N 2021 % 2020 N 2020 %
Strongly Agree 2,022 32.40% 1,981 25.00%
Agree 2,778 44.60% 2,801 36.70%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,010 16.10% 1,633 21.80%
Disagree 249 4.10% 701 9.10%
Strongly Disagree 170 2.80% 565 7.40%
Do Not Know 220 —b 191 —b
Total 6,449 100.00% 7,872 100.00%

The rows above do not include results for any year when there were fewer than 4 completed surveys.

"—b" indicates that the "Do Not Know" responses are not included in percentage calculations.

The "Do Not Know" response option for Q57 was worded as "No Basis to Judge" in 2020.

Results: Demographics

Where do you work?
Response Option %
Headquarters 34.50%
Field 28.80%
Full-time telework (e.g., home office, telecenter) 36.70%
Total 100.00%
What is your supervisory status?
Response Option %
Senior Leader 2.40%
Manager 4.50%
Supervisor 9.00%
Team Leader 10.80%
Non-Supervisor 73.20%
Total 100.00%
What is your pay category/grade?
Response Option %
Federal Wage System 0.00%
GS 1-6 0.30%
GS 7-12 23.10%
GS 13-15 74.00%
Senior Executive Service 2.20%
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 0.30%
Other 0.20%
Total 100.00%
What is your US military service status?
Response Option %
No Prior Military Service 89.10%
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 0.40%
Retired 3.10%
Separated or Discharged 7.30%
Total 100.00%
Are you:
Response Option %
The spouse of a current active duty service member of the U.S. Armed Forces 0.60%
The spouse of a service member who retired or separated from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with a disability rating of 100 percent 0.80%
The widow(er) of a service member killed while on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces 0.00%
None of the categories listed 98.60%
Total 100.00%

If the response to the previous question on if you are a military spouse was "None of the categories listed," this item was skipped.

Have you been hired under the Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority?
Response Option %
Yes 3.40%
No 96.60%
Total 100.00%
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)?
Response Option %
Less than 1 year 1.60%
1 to 3 years 13.10%
4 to 5 years 6.60%
6 to 10 years 10.60%
11 to 14 years 14.00%
15 to 20 years 14.20%
More than 20 years 39.90%
Total 100.00%
How long have you been with your current agency (for example, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency)?
Response Option %
Less than 1 year 2.70%
1 to 3 years 18.00%
4 to 5 years 6.90%
6 to 10 years 10.20%
11 to 14 years 14.30%
15 to 20 years 13.10%
More than 20 years 34.80%
Total 100.00%
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year, and if so, why?
Response Option %
No 73.90%
Yes, to retire 7.50%
Yes, to take another job within the Federal Government 11.10%
Yes, to take another job outside the Federal Government 3.10%
Yes, other 4.30%
Total 100.00%
I am planning to retire:
Response Option %
Less than 1 year 3.70%
1 year 3.30%
2 years 5.40%
3 years 5.60%
4 years 3.50%
5 years 7.30%
More than 5 years 71.10%
Total 100.00%

Personal Demographics

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
Response Option %
Yes 8.30%
No 91.70%
Total 100.00%
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify.
Response Option %
White 76.00%
Black or African American 13.00%
All other races 11.00%
Total 100.00%
What is your age group?
Response Option %
29 years and under 6.90%
30-39 years old 19.90%
40-49 years old 24.80%
50-59 years old 31.30%
60 years or older 17.00%
Total 100.00%
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?
Response Option %
Less than High School/ High School Diploma/ GED 0.90%
Certification/ Some College/ Associate's Degree 5.80%
Bachelor's Degree 31.00%
Advanced Degrees (Post Bachelor's Degree) 62.30%
Total 100.00%
Are you an individual with a disability?
Response Option %
Yes 12.00%
No 88.00%
Total 100.00%
Are you:
Response Option %
Male 44.70%
Female 55.30%
Total 100.00%
Are you transgender?
Response Option %
Yes 0.40%
No 99.60%
Total 100.00%
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be?
Response Option %
Straight, that is not gay or lesbian 90.90%
Gay or Lesbian 3.80%
Bisexual 2.90%
Something else 2.40%
Total 100.00%

Percentages for demographic questions are unweighted.

No suppression was applied to Employment Demographics.

Note: For confidentiality purposes, "—c" indicated that there are either fewer than 4 responses to a single personal demographic category or fewer than 4 responses in multiple personal demographic categories, and results are therefore suppressed.

Results for Agency Specific Questions

1. Managers in my office make effectively managing their people a priority.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 1,685 25.80%
Agree 2,635 40.80%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,175 18.90%
Disagree 683 10.70%
Strongly Disagree 233 3.80%
Total 6,411 100.00%
2. My office’s top-level management team is aware of the challenges that can affect my work.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 1,320 20.40%
Agree 2,407 37.50%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,450 23.10%
Disagree 888 13.80%
Strongly Disagree 328 5.20%
Total 6,393 100.00%
3. In my organization, employee feedback is incorporated into supervisors' annual performance reviews.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 986 15.10%
Agree 1,427 22.30%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,263 35.80%
Disagree 1,027 16.00%
Strongly Disagree 679 10.70%
Total 6,382 100.00%
4. Senior leaders in my organization actively work to eliminate barriers to productivity that I face in my daily job.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 928 14.30%
Agree 1,909 29.80%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,016 31.60%
Disagree 1,061 16.50%
Strongly Disagree 491 7.90%
Total 6,405 100.00%
5. In our work culture, people feel free to raise dissenting opinions without it having a negative impact on their careers.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 1,186 18.10%
Agree 2,349 36.20%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,515 24.00%
Disagree 871 13.80%
Strongly Disagree 486 7.90%
Total 6,407 100.00%
6. My office’s processes have a negative impact on my work output.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 588 8.90%
Agree 1,216 18.90%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,712 27.20%
Disagree 2,122 33.10%
Strongly Disagree 756 11.90%
Total 6,394 100.00%
7. I have access to the technology I need to do my job effectively.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 1,763 27.30%
Agree 3,241 50.60%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 676 10.80%
Disagree 538 8.20%
Strongly Disagree 195 3.10%
Total 6,413 100.00%
8. My supervisor supports my career planning and advancement.
Response Option N %
Strongly Agree 2,624 39.90%
Agree 2,404 37.60%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 928 15.00%
Disagree 256 4.20%
Strongly Disagree 199 3.30%
Total 6,411 100.00%
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Last updated on March 20, 2025