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ANNUAL EMPLOYEE SURVEY RESULTS

2018

The U.S. Oce of Government Ethics (OGE) strives for continuous improvement and uses

feedback from the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey to build a better workplace.

This report highlights what OGE employees have identied as areas of strengths, along with areas of

progress and opportunities for improvement. The 2018 results are compared with the 2017 results.

OGE continues to maintain the signicant increases made on the Employee Engagement Index (Index).

Between 2013 and 2018, OGE’s score rose 23 percentage points. This year, OGE scored 89% on the Index.

The Index is an overarching model comprised of three subfactors: Leaders Lead, Supervisors, and Intrinsic

Work Experience (the box below contains OGE’s subfactor scores).

TOP FIVE STRENGTHS

I am constantly looking for ways to do my job

better. (Q.8)

• 98% positive

• 2% neutral

• 0% negative

I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and

priorities. (Q.12)

• 98% positive

• 0% neutral

• 2% negative

The work I do is important. (Q.13)

• 98% positive

• 2% neutral

• 0% negative

My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my

performance. (Q.15)

• 96%

positive

•

2% neutral

•

2% negative

How would rate the overall quality of work done by

your work unit? (Q.28)

• 98% positive

• 0% neutral

• 2% negative

TOP CHALLENGE

I have sucient resources (for example, people,

materials, budget) to get my job done. (Q.9)

• 48% positive

• 14% neutral

• 38% negative

LEADERS LEAD

Reects the employees’

perceptions of the integrity of

leadership, as well as leadership

behaviors such as communication

and workforce motivation.

2013 = 63%

2018 = 86%

SUPERVISORS

Reects the interpersonal

relationship between

worker and supervisor,

including trust, respect,

and support.

2013 = 71%

2018 = 91%

INTRINSIC WORK EXPERIENCE

Reects the employees’ feelings of

motivation and competency

relating to their role in the

workplace.

2013 = 64%

2018 = 90%

77%

of OGE

employees

participated

in the survey.

89%

Employee

Engagement

Index Score

Below are the top ve survey items (out of 71) that were identied

as strengths (65% positive or more) as well as the one item that

was identied as a challenge (35% negative or more).

Below are the survey items that had the largest increases and decreases in percentage points for

positive responses since the 2017 survey.

Note: Numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number.

Below are the responses to each of the survey items.

INCREASED THE MOST

In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor

performer who cannot or will not improve. (Q. 23) +21

• 77% positive

• 13% neutral

• 10% negative

In my work unit, dierences in performance are

recognized in a meaningful way. (Q.24) +22

• 70%

positive

• 17% neutral

• 13% negative

Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment

with respect to work processes. (Q.30) +22

• 83%

positive

•

7% neutral

•

10% negative

DECREASED THE MOST

I like the kind of work I do. (Q.5) -4

• 90%

positive

• 8% neutral

• 2% negative

When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to

get a job done. (Q.7) -5

• 95%

positive

• 5% neutral

• 0% negative

Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life

programs. (Q. 62) -6

• 77% positive

• 13% neutral

• 11% negative

Core Survey

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

Agree/

Good/

Satisfied

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree/

Fair/

Neither

Satisfied

nor

Dissatisfied

Disagree/

Poor/

Dissatisfied

Strongly

Disagree/

Very Poor/

Very

Dissatisfied

Item

Response

Total**

Do Not

Know/

Basis to

Judge

Agree-disagree 1

*I am given a real opportunity to improve my

skills in my organization.

88.9% 54.3% 34.6% 7.0% 0.0% 4.1% 4.1% 26 17 3 0 2 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 2 I have enough information to do my job well.

89.4% 52.7% 36.7% 4.7% 4.1% 1.8% 5.9% 25 18 2 2 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 3

I feel encouraged to come up with new and

better ways of doing things.

83.9% 55.0% 28.9% 12.3% 2.0% 1.8% 3.8% 26 14 6 1 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 4

My work gives me a feeling of personal

accomplishment.

88.0% 55.0% 33.0% 7.9% 1.8% 2.3% 4.1% 26 16 4 1 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 5 I like the kind of work I do.

89.5% 54.9% 34.6% 8.2% 0.0% 2.3% 2.3% 26 17 4 0 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 6 I know what is expected of me on the job.

91.8% 59.1% 32.7% 4.1% 2.3% 1.8% 4.1% 28 16 2 1 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 7

When needed I am willing to put in the extra

effort to get a job done.

95.3% 67.5% 27.8% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 32 14 2 0 0 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 8

I am constantly looking for ways to do my job

better.

98.2% 60.3% 37.9% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 28 18 1 0 0 47 N/A

Agree-disagree 9

I have sufficient resources (for example, people,

materials, budget) to get my job done.

47.8% 19.2% 28.6% 13.8% 30.5% 7.9% 38.4% 9 14 7 14 4 48 0

Agree-disagree 10 *My workload is reasonable.

58.8% 16.8% 41.9% 26.2% 10.3% 4.7% 15.0% 8 20 13 5 2 48 0

Agree-disagree 11 *My talents are used well in the workplace.

86.2% 40.6% 45.6% 7.4% 4.7% 1.8% 6.4% 19 22 4 2 1 48 0

Agree-disagree 12

*I know how my work relates to the agency's

goals.

97.7% 79.5% 18.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 2.3% 38 9 0 0 1 48 0

Agree-disagree 13 The work I do is important.

98.0% 71.5% 26.5% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 34 13 1 0 0 48 0

Agree-disagree 14

Physical conditions (for example, noise level,

temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the

workplace) allow employees to perform their

jobs well.

90.5% 52.6% 38.0% 3.8% 5.6% 0.0% 5.6% 25 18 2 3 0 48 0

Agree-disagree 15

My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of

my performance.

96.4% 61.3% 35.1% 1.8% 0.0% 1.8% 1.8% 29 17 1 0 1 48 0

Agree-disagree 16 I am held accountable for achieving results.

94.1% 60.8% 33.3% 4.1% 0.0% 1.8% 1.8% 29 16 2 0 1 48 0

Agree-disagree 17

*I can disclose a suspected violation of any law,

rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.

74.3% 41.0% 33.3% 14.7% 4.4% 6.6% 11.0% 19 16 7 2 3 47 1

Core Survey

Agree-disagree 18 My training needs are assessed.

69.6% 30.2% 39.4% 14.7% 8.9% 6.8% 15.7% 14 19 7 4 3 47 1

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).

91.0% 70.2% 20.8% 9.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 31 9 4 0 0 44 4

Agree-disagree 20

*The people I work with cooperate to get the job

done.

89.6% 67.3% 22.3% 6.4% 2.0% 2.0% 4.0% 32 11 3 1 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 21

My work unit is able to recruit people with the

right skills.

67.2% 35.0% 32.2% 15.8% 12.5% 4.5% 17.0% 16 15 7 6 2 46 2

Agree-disagree 22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.

75.3% 40.9% 34.4% 14.9% 2.7% 7.0% 9.7% 17 15 6 1 3 42 5

Agree-disagree 23

In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a

poor performer who cannot or will not improve.

77.0% 42.0% 35.0% 13.3% 2.5% 7.2% 9.7% 17 15 5 1 3 41 7

Agree-disagree 24

*In my work unit, differences in performance are

recognized in a meaningful way.

70.2% 39.8% 30.3% 17.1% 7.9% 4.9% 12.8% 16 13 7 3 2 41 7

Agree-disagree 25

Awards in my work unit depend on how well

employees perform their jobs.

78.7% 50.5% 28.2% 14.5% 2.3% 4.6% 6.9% 19 11 5 1 2 38 9

Agree-disagree 26

Employees in my work unit share job knowledge

with each other.

95.8% 62.5% 33.3% 2.4% 1.8% 0.0% 1.8% 30 16 1 1 0 48 0

Agree-disagree 27

The skill level in my work unit has improved in

the past year.

79.0% 49.1% 29.9% 17.3% 0.0% 3.8% 3.8% 23 15 8 0 2 48 0

Good-poor 28

How would you rate the overall quality of work

done by your work unit?

98.2% 74.1% 24.1% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 1.8% 35 12 0 1 0 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 29

*My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge

and skills necessary to accomplish organizational

goals.

92.2% 56.8% 35.4% 4.0% 3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 27 17 2 2 0 48 0

Agree-disagree 30

Employees have a feeling of personal

empowerment with respect to work processes.

83.2% 33.8% 49.4% 6.6% 4.2% 6.0% 10.2% 16 23 3 2 3 47 1

Agree-disagree 31

Employees are recognized for providing high

quality products and services.

85.5% 37.3% 48.2% 8.4% 2.0% 4.1% 6.1% 18 23 4 1 2 48 0

Agree-disagree 32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

76.4% 37.5% 38.9% 17.2% 2.1% 4.3% 6.4% 17 18 8 1 2 46 2

Agree-disagree 33

Pay raises depend on how well employees

perform their jobs.

48.5% 24.2% 24.2% 33.7% 13.1% 4.8% 17.9% 10 10 14 5 2 41 7

Agree-disagree 34

Policies and programs promote diversity in the

workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and

women, training in awareness of diversity issues,

mentoring).

73.0% 39.8% 33.2% 15.7% 6.7% 4.6% 11.3% 18 14 8 3 2 45 3

Agree-disagree 35

Employees are protected from health and safety

hazards on the job.

85.3% 37.8% 47.5% 12.6% 0.0% 2.1% 2.1% 18 22 6 0 1 47 1

Core Survey

Agree-disagree 36

My organization has prepared employees for

potential security threats.

70.2% 29.8% 40.4% 17.0% 6.1% 6.7% 12.8% 14 20 8 3 3 48 0

Agree-disagree 37

Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion

for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.

75.6% 37.9% 37.6% 13.4% 6.8% 4.3% 11.1% 18 17 6 3 2 46 2

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.

81.2% 43.1% 38.1% 16.8% 0.0% 1.9% 1.9% 19 17 7 0 1 44 4

Agree-disagree 39

My agency is successful at accomplishing its

mission.

92.1% 46.9% 45.2% 5.9% 2.0% 0.0% 2.0% 22 22 3 1 0 48 0

Agree-disagree 40

*I recommend my organization as a good place

to work.

84.5% 41.9% 42.6% 11.3% 0.0% 4.2% 4.2% 20 20 5 0 2 47 N/A

Agree-disagree 41

*I believe the results of this survey will be used to

make my agency a better place to work.

71.3% 29.3% 42.0% 19.9% 6.4% 2.4% 8.8% 14 19 9 3 1 46 1

Agree-disagree 42

My supervisor supports my need to balance work

and other life issues.

85.8% 63.2% 22.6% 7.8% 6.3% 0.0% 6.3% 29 11 4 3 0 47 0

Agree-disagree 43

My supervisor provides me with opportunities to

demonstrate my leadership skills.

90.5% 61.5% 29.0% 7.7% 0.0% 1.8% 1.8% 29 14 4 0 1 48 0

Agree-disagree 44

Discussions with my supervisor about my

performance are worthwhile.

87.2% 60.6% 26.6% 8.6% 0.0% 4.2% 4.2% 28 13 4 0 2 47 0

Agree-disagree 45

My supervisor is committed to a workforce

representative of all segments of society.

83.6% 61.9% 21.7% 12.3% 2.0% 2.2% 4.1% 27 10 5 1 1 44 4

Agree-disagree 46

My supervisor provides me with constructive

suggestions to improve my job performance.

86.0% 52.7% 33.3% 8.3% 4.0% 1.8% 5.8% 25 16 4 2 1 48 0

Agree-disagree 47

Supervisors in my work unit support employee

development.

91.6% 65.1% 26.4% 4.7% 0.0% 3.8% 3.8% 31 13 2 0 2 48 0

Agree-disagree 48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say.

92.1% 67.2% 24.9% 4.1% 2.0% 1.8% 3.8% 32 12 2 1 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 49 My supervisor treats me with respect.

93.9% 67.0% 26.8% 2.3% 2.0% 1.8% 3.8% 32 13 1 1 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 50

In the last six months, my supervisor has talked

with me about my performance.

95.9% 66.4% 29.5% 1.8% 0.0% 2.3% 2.3% 32 14 1 0 1 48 N/A

Agree-disagree 51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

87.7% 59.5% 28.2% 6.4% 2.3% 3.6% 5.9% 28 14 3 1 2 48 N/A

Good-poor 52

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done

by your immediate supervisor?

90.0% 61.2% 28.9% 8.2% 0.0% 1.8% 1.8% 29 14 4 0 1 48 N/A

Core Survey

Agree-disagree 53

In my organization, senior leaders generate high

levels of motivation and commitment in the

workforce.

77.0% 37.8% 39.2% 16.4% 4.8% 1.8% 6.6% 18 18 8 2 1 47 0

Agree-disagree 54

My organization's senior leaders maintain high

standards of honesty and integrity.

85.4% 44.7% 40.7% 8.5% 6.1% 0.0% 6.1% 22 19 4 3 0 48 0

Agree-disagree 55

Supervisors work well with employees of

different backgrounds.

86.0% 44.1% 41.9% 2.5% 11.5% 0.0% 11.5% 20 19 1 5 0 45 3

Agree-disagree 56

*Managers communicate the goals of the

organization.

89.8% 50.1% 39.6% 7.9% 0.0% 2.4% 2.4% 23 19 4 0 1 47 0

Agree-disagree 57

Managers review and evaluate the organization's

progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.

93.3% 55.4% 37.9% 4.3% 0.0% 2.4% 2.4% 25 18 2 0 1 46 1

Agree-disagree 58

Managers promote communication among

different work units (for example, about projects,

goals, needed resources).

80.3% 42.9% 37.4% 12.9% 2.0% 4.7% 6.8% 20 18 6 1 2 47 1

Agree-disagree 59

Managers support collaboration across work

units to accomplish work objectives.

85.1% 45.1% 40.0% 10.5% 4.4% 0.0% 4.4% 21 19 5 2 0 47 1

Good-poor 60

Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done

by the manager directly above your immediate

supervisor?

91.8% 61.5% 30.3% 6.3% 0.0% 1.8% 1.8% 29 14 3 0 1 47 1

Agree-disagree 61

I have a high level of respect for my

organization's senior leaders.

83.7% 50.0% 33.7% 10.2% 3.8% 2.3% 6.1% 24 16 5 2 1 48 0

Agree-disagree 62

Senior leaders demonstrate support for

Work/Life programs.

76.5% 53.3% 23.2% 12.6% 8.5% 2.4% 10.9% 25 11 6 4 1 47 1

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

*How satisfied are you with your involvement in

decisions that affect your work?

75.7% 38.3% 37.3% 10.0% 10.2% 4.1% 14.3% 18 18 5 5 2 48 N/A

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

*How satisfied are you with the information you

receive from management on what's going on in

your organization?

73.3% 31.0% 42.3% 18.2% 6.1% 2.3% 8.4% 15 20 9 3 1 48 N/A

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

*How satisfied are you with the recognition you

receive for doing a good job?

76.9% 49.8% 27.1% 10.8% 6.2% 6.1% 12.3% 24 13 5 3 3 48 N/A

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

How satisfied are you with the policies and

practices of your senior leaders?

72.7% 33.7% 39.1% 18.8% 6.1% 2.3% 8.4% 16 19 9 3 1 48 N/A

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

How satisfied are you with your opportunity to

get a better job in your organization?

50.3% 26.9% 23.4% 28.7% 8.4% 12.5% 21.0% 13 11 14 4 6 48 N/A

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

How satisfied are you with the training you

receive for your present job?

68.6% 31.5% 37.1% 22.4% 4.7% 4.3% 9.0% 15 18 11 2 2 48 N/A

Core Survey

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

*Considering everything, how satisfied are you

with your job?

89.4% 36.1% 53.4% 6.4% 0.0% 4.1% 4.1% 17 26 3 0 2 48 N/A

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

Considering everything, how satisfied are you

with your pay?

71.7% 26.8% 44.8% 19.8% 4.4% 4.1% 8.5% 13 22 9 2 2 48 N/A

Satisfied-

dissatisfied

*Considering everything, how satisfied are you

with your organization?

87.7% 35.6% 52.1% 8.2% 0.0% 4.1% 4.1% 17 25 4 0 2 48 N/A

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