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Department of Agriculture
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Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
This 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Report provides summary results for your subagencies includingcomparisons to your department or agency
Response SummarySurveys
CompletedResponse
Rate
Governmentwide 598003 406
Department of Agriculture 43352 551
Departmental Administration - ASA 779 539
Farm Production and Conservation 14557 702
Food Safety 4226 474
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 943 614
HQ Office 1375 544
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4357 528
Natural Resources and Environment 9857 423
Research Education and Economics 4367 641
Rural Development 2602 571
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 496
Your Data
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Main Report Results
The results include response percentages for each survey item The definitions for the Positive Neutral and Negativeresponse percentages vary in the following ways across the three primary response scales used in the survey
Positive Strongly Agree and Agree or Very Satisfied and Satisfied or Very Good and Good
Neutral Neither Agree nor Disagree or Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied or Fair
Negative Disagree and Strongly Disagree or Dissatisfied and Very Dissatisfied or Poor and Very Poor
Positive Neutral and Negative percentages are based on the total number of responses (N) that are in these threecategories The number of Do Not Know (DNK) No Basis to Judge (NBJ) Choose Not to Participate Not Availableto Me or Unaware of Programs responses where applicable is listed separately
Note Response rates are not displayed in the Response Summary table when there are fewer than 10 completed surveysThe report tables that follow do not include results for any subagency that had fewer than 10 completed surveys
2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Page 1 of 45________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture1st Level Subagency Comparison Report
This 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Report provides summary results for your subagencies includingcomparisons to your department or agency
Response SummarySurveys
CompletedResponse
Rate
Governmentwide 598003 406
Department of Agriculture 43352 551
Departmental Administration - ASA 779 539
Farm Production and Conservation 14557 702
Food Safety 4226 474
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 943 614
HQ Office 1375 544
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4357 528
Natural Resources and Environment 9857 423
Research Education and Economics 4367 641
Rural Development 2602 571
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 496
Your Data
A Microsoftreg Excelreg file containing your results is embedded To access the workbook from Adobereg Readerregdouble click on the pin in the upper left corner of this page Alternatively you may access the workbook through thevertical navigation pane on the left side of the Adobereg Readerreg window by clicking on the image of the paper clip
Main Report Results
The results include response percentages for each survey item The definitions for the Positive Neutral and Negativeresponse percentages vary in the following ways across the three primary response scales used in the survey
Positive Strongly Agree and Agree or Very Satisfied and Satisfied or Very Good and Good
Neutral Neither Agree nor Disagree or Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied or Fair
Negative Disagree and Strongly Disagree or Dissatisfied and Very Dissatisfied or Poor and Very Poor
Positive Neutral and Negative percentages are based on the total number of responses (N) that are in these threecategories The number of Do Not Know (DNK) No Basis to Judge (NBJ) Choose Not to Participate Not Availableto Me or Unaware of Programs responses where applicable is listed separately
Note Response rates are not displayed in the Response Summary table when there are fewer than 10 completed surveysThe report tables that follow do not include results for any subagency that had fewer than 10 completed surveys
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My Work Experience
1 I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 593452 658 155 187
Department of Agriculture 42999 642 172 185
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 555 198 247
Farm Production and Conservation 14470 647 191 162
Food Safety 4167 673 161 166
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 935 658 155 187
HQ Office 1358 584 171 245
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4322 650 166 184
Natural Resources and Environment 9777 643 158 200
Research Education and Economics 4332 671 167 162
Rural Development 2583 551 204 245
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 686 159 155
2 I have enough information to do my job well
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594618 713 144 143
Department of Agriculture 43091 674 166 160
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 645 152 203
Farm Production and Conservation 14482 629 198 173
Food Safety 4194 758 134 108
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 663 162 175
HQ Office 1366 659 153 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4330 731 140 130
Natural Resources and Environment 9791 657 168 175
Research Education and Economics 4346 743 134 124
Rural Development 2587 618 185 197
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 684 155 162
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My Work Experience (continued)
3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 592301 608 175 217
Department of Agriculture 42875 588 194 217
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 604 165 231
Farm Production and Conservation 14402 554 225 221
Food Safety 4162 545 234 221
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 653 174 173
HQ Office 1355 588 161 251
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 610 186 204
Natural Resources and Environment 9759 598 170 232
Research Education and Economics 4325 674 160 165
Rural Development 2566 579 203 217
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 606 178 216
4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 595361 717 146 137
Department of Agriculture 43152 724 149 127
Departmental Administration - ASA 777 686 148 166
Farm Production and Conservation 14505 738 155 107
Food Safety 4203 747 143 110
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 728 146 126
HQ Office 1366 682 165 153
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4332 723 146 131
Natural Resources and Environment 9815 695 152 153
Research Education and Economics 4345 765 127 108
Rural Development 2587 742 141 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 286 752 149 99
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My Work Experience (continued)
5 I like the kind of work I do
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594820 828 112 60
Department of Agriculture 43124 848 104 49
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 821 119 60
Farm Production and Conservation 14500 857 101 42
Food Safety 4190 857 100 42
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 940 832 110 57
HQ Office 1360 804 125 71
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4333 847 105 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9808 841 103 56
Research Education and Economics 4347 864 96 40
Rural Development 2583 837 115 49
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 819 120 61
6 I know what is expected of me on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594967 803 107 90
Department of Agriculture 43135 792 117 91
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 746 127 127
Farm Production and Conservation 14483 808 119 74
Food Safety 4210 857 85 58
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 939 786 95 120
HQ Office 1361 789 95 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4338 804 103 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9806 748 139 113
Research Education and Economics 4354 821 103 77
Rural Development 2582 769 131 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 286 771 131 97
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My Work Experience (continued)
7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 595789 957 28 15
Department of Agriculture 43204 957 27 16
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 933 36 31
Farm Production and Conservation 14516 968 20 11
Food Safety 4210 962 26 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 963 16 21
HQ Office 1366 955 25 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4340 954 29 17
Natural Resources and Environment 9823 946 35 19
Research Education and Economics 4352 961 24 15
Rural Development 2594 958 26 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 970 25 05
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596179 910 73 17
Department of Agriculture 43236 908 77 15
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 913 75 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14533 911 76 12
Food Safety 4213 899 87 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 939 910 71 20
HQ Office 1367 902 76 22
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4346 903 78 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9829 909 75 17
Research Education and Economics 4350 903 82 15
Rural Development 2595 914 72 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 941 54 05
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My Work Experience (continued)
9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591167 474 160 366 1282
Department of Agriculture 42876 402 164 434 53
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 411 160 429 0
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 378 179 443 13
Food Safety 4138 609 162 229 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 508 158 333 0
HQ Office 1358 438 162 400 2
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4307 524 159 317 6
Natural Resources and Environment 9739 288 155 557 12
Research Education and Economics 4325 444 170 386 4
Rural Development 2572 342 153 506 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 445 163 391 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592960 589 160 251 962
Department of Agriculture 42983 501 175 325 57
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 505 175 320 1
Farm Production and Conservation 14428 470 186 344 14
Food Safety 4183 681 151 168 3
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 937 544 167 289 1
HQ Office 1367 596 131 273 0
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4324 603 163 234 10
Natural Resources and Environment 9777 399 184 417 13
Research Education and Economics 4332 574 171 256 9
Rural Development 2577 438 173 389 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 530 185 285 1
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My Work Experience (continued)
11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588043 603 166 231 2392
Department of Agriculture 42608 603 177 220 131
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 586 178 236 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14350 636 192 173 27
Food Safety 4142 632 182 186 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 921 555 172 273 4
HQ Office 1347 582 152 266 10
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4276 599 171 231 25
Natural Resources and Environment 9677 564 174 262 27
Research Education and Economics 4294 638 160 202 17
Rural Development 2558 583 172 246 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 583 143 273 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593215 849 91 61 1706
Department of Agriculture 43025 846 97 57 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 802 102 96 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14470 862 96 42 28
Food Safety 4191 900 68 32 6
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 868 78 54 2
HQ Office 1359 845 92 64 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4315 853 89 57 15
Natural Resources and Environment 9776 807 115 79 28
Research Education and Economics 4338 857 89 53 14
Rural Development 2584 842 94 65 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 855 86 60 0
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My Work Experience (continued)
13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593152 900 68 31 1432
Department of Agriculture 42986 902 70 28 105
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 877 74 49 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14450 907 68 25 24
Food Safety 4181 945 42 13 9
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 909 55 36 2
HQ Office 1355 882 81 37 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 900 72 28 14
Natural Resources and Environment 9775 886 79 34 25
Research Education and Economics 4334 889 82 29 14
Rural Development 2580 915 62 23 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 887 86 27 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593484 664 142 194 2668
Department of Agriculture 43081 666 150 184 146
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 635 159 206 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14503 702 136 161 22
Food Safety 4195 678 172 150 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 608 155 238 11
HQ Office 1357 552 126 322 12
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4312 696 141 163 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9800 642 164 194 32
Research Education and Economics 4345 695 139 166 10
Rural Development 2582 595 138 267 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 578 176 246 0
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My Work Experience (continued)
15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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My Work Experience (continued)
17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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My Work Experience (continued)
19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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My Work Unit (continued)
21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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My Work Unit (continued)
23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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My Work Unit (continued)
27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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My Work Unit (continued)
29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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My Agency (continued)
31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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My Agency (continued)
33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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My Agency (continued)
37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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3 I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 592301 608 175 217
Department of Agriculture 42875 588 194 217
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 604 165 231
Farm Production and Conservation 14402 554 225 221
Food Safety 4162 545 234 221
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 653 174 173
HQ Office 1355 588 161 251
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 610 186 204
Natural Resources and Environment 9759 598 170 232
Research Education and Economics 4325 674 160 165
Rural Development 2566 579 203 217
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 606 178 216
4 My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 595361 717 146 137
Department of Agriculture 43152 724 149 127
Departmental Administration - ASA 777 686 148 166
Farm Production and Conservation 14505 738 155 107
Food Safety 4203 747 143 110
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 728 146 126
HQ Office 1366 682 165 153
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4332 723 146 131
Natural Resources and Environment 9815 695 152 153
Research Education and Economics 4345 765 127 108
Rural Development 2587 742 141 117
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 286 752 149 99
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5 I like the kind of work I do
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594820 828 112 60
Department of Agriculture 43124 848 104 49
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 821 119 60
Farm Production and Conservation 14500 857 101 42
Food Safety 4190 857 100 42
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 940 832 110 57
HQ Office 1360 804 125 71
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4333 847 105 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9808 841 103 56
Research Education and Economics 4347 864 96 40
Rural Development 2583 837 115 49
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 819 120 61
6 I know what is expected of me on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594967 803 107 90
Department of Agriculture 43135 792 117 91
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 746 127 127
Farm Production and Conservation 14483 808 119 74
Food Safety 4210 857 85 58
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 939 786 95 120
HQ Office 1361 789 95 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4338 804 103 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9806 748 139 113
Research Education and Economics 4354 821 103 77
Rural Development 2582 769 131 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 286 771 131 97
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7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 595789 957 28 15
Department of Agriculture 43204 957 27 16
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 933 36 31
Farm Production and Conservation 14516 968 20 11
Food Safety 4210 962 26 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 963 16 21
HQ Office 1366 955 25 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4340 954 29 17
Natural Resources and Environment 9823 946 35 19
Research Education and Economics 4352 961 24 15
Rural Development 2594 958 26 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 970 25 05
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596179 910 73 17
Department of Agriculture 43236 908 77 15
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 913 75 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14533 911 76 12
Food Safety 4213 899 87 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 939 910 71 20
HQ Office 1367 902 76 22
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4346 903 78 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9829 909 75 17
Research Education and Economics 4350 903 82 15
Rural Development 2595 914 72 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 941 54 05
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9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591167 474 160 366 1282
Department of Agriculture 42876 402 164 434 53
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 411 160 429 0
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 378 179 443 13
Food Safety 4138 609 162 229 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 508 158 333 0
HQ Office 1358 438 162 400 2
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4307 524 159 317 6
Natural Resources and Environment 9739 288 155 557 12
Research Education and Economics 4325 444 170 386 4
Rural Development 2572 342 153 506 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 445 163 391 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592960 589 160 251 962
Department of Agriculture 42983 501 175 325 57
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 505 175 320 1
Farm Production and Conservation 14428 470 186 344 14
Food Safety 4183 681 151 168 3
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 937 544 167 289 1
HQ Office 1367 596 131 273 0
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4324 603 163 234 10
Natural Resources and Environment 9777 399 184 417 13
Research Education and Economics 4332 574 171 256 9
Rural Development 2577 438 173 389 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 530 185 285 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588043 603 166 231 2392
Department of Agriculture 42608 603 177 220 131
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 586 178 236 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14350 636 192 173 27
Food Safety 4142 632 182 186 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 921 555 172 273 4
HQ Office 1347 582 152 266 10
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4276 599 171 231 25
Natural Resources and Environment 9677 564 174 262 27
Research Education and Economics 4294 638 160 202 17
Rural Development 2558 583 172 246 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 583 143 273 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593215 849 91 61 1706
Department of Agriculture 43025 846 97 57 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 802 102 96 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14470 862 96 42 28
Food Safety 4191 900 68 32 6
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 868 78 54 2
HQ Office 1359 845 92 64 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4315 853 89 57 15
Natural Resources and Environment 9776 807 115 79 28
Research Education and Economics 4338 857 89 53 14
Rural Development 2584 842 94 65 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 855 86 60 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593152 900 68 31 1432
Department of Agriculture 42986 902 70 28 105
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 877 74 49 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14450 907 68 25 24
Food Safety 4181 945 42 13 9
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 909 55 36 2
HQ Office 1355 882 81 37 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 900 72 28 14
Natural Resources and Environment 9775 886 79 34 25
Research Education and Economics 4334 889 82 29 14
Rural Development 2580 915 62 23 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 887 86 27 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593484 664 142 194 2668
Department of Agriculture 43081 666 150 184 146
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 635 159 206 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14503 702 136 161 22
Food Safety 4195 678 172 150 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 608 155 238 11
HQ Office 1357 552 126 322 12
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4312 696 141 163 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9800 642 164 194 32
Research Education and Economics 4345 695 139 166 10
Rural Development 2582 595 138 267 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 578 176 246 0
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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5 I like the kind of work I do
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594820 828 112 60
Department of Agriculture 43124 848 104 49
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 821 119 60
Farm Production and Conservation 14500 857 101 42
Food Safety 4190 857 100 42
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 940 832 110 57
HQ Office 1360 804 125 71
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4333 847 105 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9808 841 103 56
Research Education and Economics 4347 864 96 40
Rural Development 2583 837 115 49
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 819 120 61
6 I know what is expected of me on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594967 803 107 90
Department of Agriculture 43135 792 117 91
Departmental Administration - ASA 776 746 127 127
Farm Production and Conservation 14483 808 119 74
Food Safety 4210 857 85 58
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 939 786 95 120
HQ Office 1361 789 95 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4338 804 103 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9806 748 139 113
Research Education and Economics 4354 821 103 77
Rural Development 2582 769 131 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 286 771 131 97
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7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 595789 957 28 15
Department of Agriculture 43204 957 27 16
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 933 36 31
Farm Production and Conservation 14516 968 20 11
Food Safety 4210 962 26 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 963 16 21
HQ Office 1366 955 25 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4340 954 29 17
Natural Resources and Environment 9823 946 35 19
Research Education and Economics 4352 961 24 15
Rural Development 2594 958 26 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 970 25 05
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596179 910 73 17
Department of Agriculture 43236 908 77 15
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 913 75 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14533 911 76 12
Food Safety 4213 899 87 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 939 910 71 20
HQ Office 1367 902 76 22
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4346 903 78 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9829 909 75 17
Research Education and Economics 4350 903 82 15
Rural Development 2595 914 72 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 941 54 05
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9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591167 474 160 366 1282
Department of Agriculture 42876 402 164 434 53
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 411 160 429 0
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 378 179 443 13
Food Safety 4138 609 162 229 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 508 158 333 0
HQ Office 1358 438 162 400 2
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4307 524 159 317 6
Natural Resources and Environment 9739 288 155 557 12
Research Education and Economics 4325 444 170 386 4
Rural Development 2572 342 153 506 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 445 163 391 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592960 589 160 251 962
Department of Agriculture 42983 501 175 325 57
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 505 175 320 1
Farm Production and Conservation 14428 470 186 344 14
Food Safety 4183 681 151 168 3
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 937 544 167 289 1
HQ Office 1367 596 131 273 0
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4324 603 163 234 10
Natural Resources and Environment 9777 399 184 417 13
Research Education and Economics 4332 574 171 256 9
Rural Development 2577 438 173 389 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 530 185 285 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588043 603 166 231 2392
Department of Agriculture 42608 603 177 220 131
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 586 178 236 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14350 636 192 173 27
Food Safety 4142 632 182 186 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 921 555 172 273 4
HQ Office 1347 582 152 266 10
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4276 599 171 231 25
Natural Resources and Environment 9677 564 174 262 27
Research Education and Economics 4294 638 160 202 17
Rural Development 2558 583 172 246 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 583 143 273 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593215 849 91 61 1706
Department of Agriculture 43025 846 97 57 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 802 102 96 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14470 862 96 42 28
Food Safety 4191 900 68 32 6
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 868 78 54 2
HQ Office 1359 845 92 64 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4315 853 89 57 15
Natural Resources and Environment 9776 807 115 79 28
Research Education and Economics 4338 857 89 53 14
Rural Development 2584 842 94 65 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 855 86 60 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593152 900 68 31 1432
Department of Agriculture 42986 902 70 28 105
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 877 74 49 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14450 907 68 25 24
Food Safety 4181 945 42 13 9
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 909 55 36 2
HQ Office 1355 882 81 37 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 900 72 28 14
Natural Resources and Environment 9775 886 79 34 25
Research Education and Economics 4334 889 82 29 14
Rural Development 2580 915 62 23 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 887 86 27 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593484 664 142 194 2668
Department of Agriculture 43081 666 150 184 146
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 635 159 206 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14503 702 136 161 22
Food Safety 4195 678 172 150 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 608 155 238 11
HQ Office 1357 552 126 322 12
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4312 696 141 163 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9800 642 164 194 32
Research Education and Economics 4345 695 139 166 10
Rural Development 2582 595 138 267 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 578 176 246 0
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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7 When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 595789 957 28 15
Department of Agriculture 43204 957 27 16
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 933 36 31
Farm Production and Conservation 14516 968 20 11
Food Safety 4210 962 26 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 963 16 21
HQ Office 1366 955 25 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4340 954 29 17
Natural Resources and Environment 9823 946 35 19
Research Education and Economics 4352 961 24 15
Rural Development 2594 958 26 16
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 970 25 05
8 I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596179 910 73 17
Department of Agriculture 43236 908 77 15
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 913 75 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14533 911 76 12
Food Safety 4213 899 87 14
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 939 910 71 20
HQ Office 1367 902 76 22
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4346 903 78 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9829 909 75 17
Research Education and Economics 4350 903 82 15
Rural Development 2595 914 72 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 941 54 05
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9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591167 474 160 366 1282
Department of Agriculture 42876 402 164 434 53
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 411 160 429 0
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 378 179 443 13
Food Safety 4138 609 162 229 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 508 158 333 0
HQ Office 1358 438 162 400 2
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4307 524 159 317 6
Natural Resources and Environment 9739 288 155 557 12
Research Education and Economics 4325 444 170 386 4
Rural Development 2572 342 153 506 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 445 163 391 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592960 589 160 251 962
Department of Agriculture 42983 501 175 325 57
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 505 175 320 1
Farm Production and Conservation 14428 470 186 344 14
Food Safety 4183 681 151 168 3
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 937 544 167 289 1
HQ Office 1367 596 131 273 0
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4324 603 163 234 10
Natural Resources and Environment 9777 399 184 417 13
Research Education and Economics 4332 574 171 256 9
Rural Development 2577 438 173 389 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 530 185 285 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588043 603 166 231 2392
Department of Agriculture 42608 603 177 220 131
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 586 178 236 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14350 636 192 173 27
Food Safety 4142 632 182 186 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 921 555 172 273 4
HQ Office 1347 582 152 266 10
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4276 599 171 231 25
Natural Resources and Environment 9677 564 174 262 27
Research Education and Economics 4294 638 160 202 17
Rural Development 2558 583 172 246 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 583 143 273 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593215 849 91 61 1706
Department of Agriculture 43025 846 97 57 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 802 102 96 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14470 862 96 42 28
Food Safety 4191 900 68 32 6
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 868 78 54 2
HQ Office 1359 845 92 64 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4315 853 89 57 15
Natural Resources and Environment 9776 807 115 79 28
Research Education and Economics 4338 857 89 53 14
Rural Development 2584 842 94 65 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 855 86 60 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593152 900 68 31 1432
Department of Agriculture 42986 902 70 28 105
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 877 74 49 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14450 907 68 25 24
Food Safety 4181 945 42 13 9
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 909 55 36 2
HQ Office 1355 882 81 37 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 900 72 28 14
Natural Resources and Environment 9775 886 79 34 25
Research Education and Economics 4334 889 82 29 14
Rural Development 2580 915 62 23 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 887 86 27 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593484 664 142 194 2668
Department of Agriculture 43081 666 150 184 146
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 635 159 206 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14503 702 136 161 22
Food Safety 4195 678 172 150 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 608 155 238 11
HQ Office 1357 552 126 322 12
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4312 696 141 163 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9800 642 164 194 32
Research Education and Economics 4345 695 139 166 10
Rural Development 2582 595 138 267 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 578 176 246 0
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Experience (continued)
9 I have sufficient resources (for example people materials budget) to get my job done
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 591167 474 160 366 1282
Department of Agriculture 42876 402 164 434 53
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 411 160 429 0
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 378 179 443 13
Food Safety 4138 609 162 229 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 508 158 333 0
HQ Office 1358 438 162 400 2
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4307 524 159 317 6
Natural Resources and Environment 9739 288 155 557 12
Research Education and Economics 4325 444 170 386 4
Rural Development 2572 342 153 506 3
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 445 163 391 0
10 My workload is reasonable
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592960 589 160 251 962
Department of Agriculture 42983 501 175 325 57
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 505 175 320 1
Farm Production and Conservation 14428 470 186 344 14
Food Safety 4183 681 151 168 3
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 937 544 167 289 1
HQ Office 1367 596 131 273 0
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4324 603 163 234 10
Natural Resources and Environment 9777 399 184 417 13
Research Education and Economics 4332 574 171 256 9
Rural Development 2577 438 173 389 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 530 185 285 1
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11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588043 603 166 231 2392
Department of Agriculture 42608 603 177 220 131
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 586 178 236 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14350 636 192 173 27
Food Safety 4142 632 182 186 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 921 555 172 273 4
HQ Office 1347 582 152 266 10
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4276 599 171 231 25
Natural Resources and Environment 9677 564 174 262 27
Research Education and Economics 4294 638 160 202 17
Rural Development 2558 583 172 246 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 583 143 273 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593215 849 91 61 1706
Department of Agriculture 43025 846 97 57 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 802 102 96 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14470 862 96 42 28
Food Safety 4191 900 68 32 6
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 868 78 54 2
HQ Office 1359 845 92 64 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4315 853 89 57 15
Natural Resources and Environment 9776 807 115 79 28
Research Education and Economics 4338 857 89 53 14
Rural Development 2584 842 94 65 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 855 86 60 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593152 900 68 31 1432
Department of Agriculture 42986 902 70 28 105
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 877 74 49 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14450 907 68 25 24
Food Safety 4181 945 42 13 9
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 909 55 36 2
HQ Office 1355 882 81 37 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 900 72 28 14
Natural Resources and Environment 9775 886 79 34 25
Research Education and Economics 4334 889 82 29 14
Rural Development 2580 915 62 23 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 887 86 27 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593484 664 142 194 2668
Department of Agriculture 43081 666 150 184 146
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 635 159 206 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14503 702 136 161 22
Food Safety 4195 678 172 150 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 608 155 238 11
HQ Office 1357 552 126 322 12
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4312 696 141 163 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9800 642 164 194 32
Research Education and Economics 4345 695 139 166 10
Rural Development 2582 595 138 267 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 578 176 246 0
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Experience (continued)
11 My talents are used well in the workplace
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588043 603 166 231 2392
Department of Agriculture 42608 603 177 220 131
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 586 178 236 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14350 636 192 173 27
Food Safety 4142 632 182 186 12
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 921 555 172 273 4
HQ Office 1347 582 152 266 10
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4276 599 171 231 25
Natural Resources and Environment 9677 564 174 262 27
Research Education and Economics 4294 638 160 202 17
Rural Development 2558 583 172 246 5
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 583 143 273 1
12 I know how my work relates to the agencys goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593215 849 91 61 1706
Department of Agriculture 43025 846 97 57 108
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 802 102 96 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14470 862 96 42 28
Food Safety 4191 900 68 32 6
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 868 78 54 2
HQ Office 1359 845 92 64 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4315 853 89 57 15
Natural Resources and Environment 9776 807 115 79 28
Research Education and Economics 4338 857 89 53 14
Rural Development 2584 842 94 65 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 855 86 60 0
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593152 900 68 31 1432
Department of Agriculture 42986 902 70 28 105
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 877 74 49 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14450 907 68 25 24
Food Safety 4181 945 42 13 9
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 909 55 36 2
HQ Office 1355 882 81 37 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 900 72 28 14
Natural Resources and Environment 9775 886 79 34 25
Research Education and Economics 4334 889 82 29 14
Rural Development 2580 915 62 23 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 887 86 27 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593484 664 142 194 2668
Department of Agriculture 43081 666 150 184 146
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 635 159 206 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14503 702 136 161 22
Food Safety 4195 678 172 150 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 608 155 238 11
HQ Office 1357 552 126 322 12
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4312 696 141 163 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9800 642 164 194 32
Research Education and Economics 4345 695 139 166 10
Rural Development 2582 595 138 267 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 578 176 246 0
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My Work Experience (continued)
15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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13 The work I do is important
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593152 900 68 31 1432
Department of Agriculture 42986 902 70 28 105
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 877 74 49 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14450 907 68 25 24
Food Safety 4181 945 42 13 9
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 930 909 55 36 2
HQ Office 1355 882 81 37 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 900 72 28 14
Natural Resources and Environment 9775 886 79 34 25
Research Education and Economics 4334 889 82 29 14
Rural Development 2580 915 62 23 9
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 887 86 27 0
14 Physical conditions (for example noise level temperature lighting cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform theirjobs well
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593484 664 142 194 2668
Department of Agriculture 43081 666 150 184 146
Departmental Administration - ASA 773 635 159 206 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14503 702 136 161 22
Food Safety 4195 678 172 150 13
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 608 155 238 11
HQ Office 1357 552 126 322 12
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4312 696 141 163 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9800 642 164 194 32
Research Education and Economics 4345 695 139 166 10
Rural Development 2582 595 138 267 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 578 176 246 0
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15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Experience (continued)
15 My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 588120 712 143 145 7286
Department of Agriculture 42885 691 149 160 276
Departmental Administration - ASA 768 713 145 142 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 717 151 131 62
Food Safety 4163 699 149 153 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 708 144 148 7
HQ Office 1359 676 140 184 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 685 145 170 36
Natural Resources and Environment 9733 657 156 187 84
Research Education and Economics 4326 728 132 139 20
Rural Development 2582 683 155 162 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 284 640 139 222 4
16 I am held accountable for achieving results
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 592755 830 114 56 2295
Department of Agriculture 43010 841 112 47 136
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 874 95 31 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14462 870 97 33 37
Food Safety 4188 850 110 40 17
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 934 873 88 38 3
HQ Office 1357 866 91 43 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4319 836 112 52 18
Natural Resources and Environment 9782 794 138 68 29
Research Education and Economics 4326 871 97 32 15
Rural Development 2584 860 100 40 6
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 776 139 85 2
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17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Experience (continued)
17 I can disclose a suspected violation of any law rule or regulation without fear of reprisal
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 572729 661 169 170 22712
Department of Agriculture 41659 609 191 200 1502
Departmental Administration - ASA 744 565 228 208 35
Farm Production and Conservation 14088 643 200 157 404
Food Safety 4101 684 167 149 90
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 629 190 181 41
HQ Office 1287 570 187 242 80
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4152 621 187 192 181
Natural Resources and Environment 9528 556 183 262 305
Research Education and Economics 4094 631 203 167 251
Rural Development 2509 561 216 223 91
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 600 164 237 24
18 My training needs are assessed
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590634 553 225 223 5274
Department of Agriculture 42912 533 240 227 300
Departmental Administration - ASA 772 492 238 270 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14440 552 248 201 77
Food Safety 4166 610 230 160 34
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 507 225 268 7
HQ Office 1352 502 218 280 18
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4304 554 237 209 40
Natural Resources and Environment 9769 499 230 272 57
Research Education and Economics 4309 545 259 195 49
Rural Development 2583 456 268 276 11
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 288 504 217 279 1
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19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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My Work Unit (continued)
21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Experience (continued)
19 In my most recent performance appraisal I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for exampleFully Successful Outstanding)
N Positive Neutral Negative NBJ
Governmentwide 584495 712 133 155 12078
Department of Agriculture 42905 698 130 171 346
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 733 116 151 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14446 712 135 154 90
Food Safety 4172 751 119 129 32
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 932 745 109 146 6
HQ Office 1346 639 126 235 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4317 692 127 181 29
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 664 137 198 98
Research Education and Economics 4329 718 123 159 32
Rural Development 2576 708 127 164 24
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 285 571 162 267 3
My Work Unit
20 The people I work with cooperate to get the job done
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 596010 763 125 112
Department of Agriculture 43167 762 128 109
Departmental Administration - ASA 775 753 138 109
Farm Production and Conservation 14511 815 104 81
Food Safety 4191 719 156 125
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 941 782 121 97
HQ Office 1369 764 115 121
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4334 769 123 108
Natural Resources and Environment 9819 732 142 126
Research Education and Economics 4346 784 122 94
Rural Development 2592 711 146 143
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 762 115 123
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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21 My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 575379 421 259 321 20045
Department of Agriculture 41920 312 268 420 1230
Departmental Administration - ASA 752 413 246 342 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14102 300 291 409 401
Food Safety 4026 377 336 288 161
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 368 247 385 43
HQ Office 1294 328 242 430 73
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4215 392 265 342 124
Natural Resources and Environment 9652 276 238 486 162
Research Education and Economics 4218 317 249 434 134
Rural Development 2491 203 262 535 100
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 428 192 380 9
22 Promotions in my work unit are based on merit
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 556796 375 283 343 37646
Department of Agriculture 40788 339 302 359 2314
Departmental Administration - ASA 714 333 323 344 62
Farm Production and Conservation 13872 350 306 344 612
Food Safety 3969 393 325 282 229
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 851 415 291 294 87
HQ Office 1271 327 288 385 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4038 347 295 358 293
Natural Resources and Environment 9264 285 302 414 531
Research Education and Economics 4101 429 273 298 237
Rural Development 2439 283 316 401 151
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 269 377 247 376 17
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23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Unit (continued)
23 In my work unit steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 538448 324 282 394 56413
Department of Agriculture 39922 282 289 429 3214
Departmental Administration - ASA 694 328 310 362 82
Farm Production and Conservation 13615 309 309 382 872
Food Safety 3926 327 308 366 272
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 828 352 267 381 113
HQ Office 1216 300 264 436 151
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3970 328 276 396 364
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 208 268 523 714
Research Education and Economics 3914 331 299 371 426
Rural Development 2386 242 289 469 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 335 254 410 22
24 In my work unit differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 561187 376 285 339 34106
Department of Agriculture 41095 328 305 367 2075
Departmental Administration - ASA 721 368 314 318 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 360 319 321 545
Food Safety 4017 386 306 308 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 878 384 302 315 61
HQ Office 1283 312 266 422 85
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 367 293 340 228
Natural Resources and Environment 9307 256 294 450 519
Research Education and Economics 4106 377 311 311 240
Rural Development 2451 269 321 410 141
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 277 342 274 383 11
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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My Work Unit (continued)
27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Unit (continued)
25 Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557999 461 247 292 37127
Department of Agriculture 40860 432 258 310 2276
Departmental Administration - ASA 728 483 243 274 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13900 480 254 266 585
Food Safety 4005 450 278 271 203
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 868 507 240 253 70
HQ Office 1270 390 247 363 95
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4083 470 240 290 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9238 358 259 382 571
Research Education and Economics 4113 493 254 253 229
Rural Development 2388 363 281 355 198
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 500 244 256 21
26 Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 593011 757 129 114 2454
Department of Agriculture 43009 755 134 111 171
Departmental Administration - ASA 771 743 133 125 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14481 812 111 77 25
Food Safety 4178 730 152 118 31
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 740 125 136 3
HQ Office 1360 712 134 154 7
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4313 757 132 111 23
Natural Resources and Environment 9779 730 145 126 41
Research Education and Economics 4320 744 145 111 28
Rural Development 2582 717 143 140 8
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 754 125 122 0
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27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Unit (continued)
27 The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 573295 565 276 160 21143
Department of Agriculture 42033 534 292 174 1091
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 548 272 179 24
Farm Production and Conservation 14284 615 264 121 213
Food Safety 4026 551 300 149 154
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 604 256 140 22
HQ Office 1316 511 274 215 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4201 547 292 161 137
Natural Resources and Environment 9551 456 315 230 259
Research Education and Economics 4186 502 325 174 161
Rural Development 2530 527 278 195 63
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 537 289 173 13
28 How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work unit
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 594870 837 132 31
Department of Agriculture 43178 841 130 28
Departmental Administration - ASA 778 855 122 23
Farm Production and Conservation 14524 892 94 13
Food Safety 4203 801 159 40
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 938 870 102 27
HQ Office 1369 872 104 24
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4337 864 113 24
Natural Resources and Environment 9809 790 169 42
Research Education and Economics 4344 873 105 22
Rural Development 2587 833 142 25
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 289 857 108 35
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My Work Unit (continued)
29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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My Agency (continued)
31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Work Unit (continued)
29 My work unit has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 590167 801 122 77 4925
Department of Agriculture 42869 790 131 79 310
Departmental Administration - ASA 774 786 123 90 4
Farm Production and Conservation 14466 824 116 60 58
Food Safety 4163 792 142 66 36
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 936 805 108 87 5
HQ Office 1358 783 130 86 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4293 831 112 57 43
Natural Resources and Environment 9736 742 149 110 75
Research Education and Economics 4293 821 118 61 56
Rural Development 2563 765 142 93 23
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 287 771 133 96 1
My Agency
30 Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 574941 486 241 273 12568
Department of Agriculture 41868 436 265 300 845
Departmental Administration - ASA 754 435 260 305 9
Farm Production and Conservation 14217 466 272 262 204
Food Safety 4066 514 275 210 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 470 226 304 29
HQ Office 1315 385 244 370 35
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4193 466 248 285 95
Natural Resources and Environment 9483 370 265 365 183
Research Education and Economics 4172 461 259 280 129
Rural Development 2496 397 284 320 55
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 275 403 225 372 5
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31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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My Agency (continued)
37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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My Agency (continued)
39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Agency (continued)
31 Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 576931 529 216 254 10616
Department of Agriculture 42003 465 247 288 714
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 497 221 282 12
Farm Production and Conservation 14221 481 260 258 180
Food Safety 4070 484 270 246 101
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 906 553 213 234 20
HQ Office 1324 440 222 338 25
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4218 515 219 266 77
Natural Resources and Environment 9522 415 245 340 148
Research Education and Economics 4217 517 240 243 89
Rural Development 2495 400 251 349 59
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 522 194 284 3
32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567767 426 280 294 17382
Department of Agriculture 41479 358 313 328 1059
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 380 301 319 20
Farm Production and Conservation 14058 344 340 316 293
Food Safety 4019 371 330 299 133
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 892 477 257 266 32
HQ Office 1299 357 275 368 46
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4146 414 284 302 115
Natural Resources and Environment 9412 321 310 369 212
Research Education and Economics 4186 461 276 263 118
Rural Development 2459 290 332 378 85
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 362 258 381 5
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33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Agency (continued)
33 Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 546809 265 290 446 40162
Department of Agriculture 40426 205 290 505 2235
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 250 315 436 57
Farm Production and Conservation 13886 242 305 453 516
Food Safety 3966 237 308 455 190
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 837 252 340 408 88
HQ Office 1254 230 267 503 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3971 206 295 499 307
Natural Resources and Environment 9106 119 265 617 552
Research Education and Economics 4052 316 288 395 255
Rural Development 2381 185 297 518 168
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 266 219 326 455 15
34 Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example recruiting minorities and women training in awarenessof diversity issues mentoring)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544654 582 275 143 42678
Department of Agriculture 40921 606 260 134 1799
Departmental Administration - ASA 706 525 284 191 58
Farm Production and Conservation 13948 669 248 83 470
Food Safety 4001 647 249 104 173
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 888 677 191 133 38
HQ Office 1264 543 256 201 86
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4073 609 250 141 214
Natural Resources and Environment 9288 536 285 179 371
Research Education and Economics 4110 669 227 104 199
Rural Development 2380 524 295 181 171
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 556 261 183 19
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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My Agency (continued)
37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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My Agency (continued)
39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Agency (continued)
35 Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580210 771 130 99 8065
Department of Agriculture 42370 761 139 100 419
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 712 167 121 25
Farm Production and Conservation 14360 809 121 70 81
Food Safety 4148 692 175 133 29
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 908 741 156 103 23
HQ Office 1310 613 185 201 40
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4245 776 132 93 49
Natural Resources and Environment 9612 767 139 95 65
Research Education and Economics 4258 824 106 70 55
Rural Development 2523 632 178 190 36
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 267 698 153 149 16
36 My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 580765 797 124 79 5675
Department of Agriculture 42240 731 162 107 412
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 707 159 134 13
Farm Production and Conservation 14312 777 142 81 84
Food Safety 4125 758 160 83 38
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 821 105 74 7
HQ Office 1326 724 160 116 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4227 758 147 96 51
Natural Resources and Environment 9537 664 191 145 108
Research Education and Economics 4251 765 148 87 53
Rural Development 2519 691 181 128 33
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 276 772 142 86 5
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My Agency (continued)
37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Agency (continued)
37 Arbitrary action personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 555270 558 216 227 32366
Department of Agriculture 40609 553 227 219 2140
Departmental Administration - ASA 703 516 234 250 61
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 633 209 157 522
Food Safety 4002 586 223 192 169
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 860 538 216 246 65
HQ Office 1264 435 248 317 87
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4017 540 224 236 272
Natural Resources and Environment 9152 481 247 272 523
Research Education and Economics 4042 622 212 166 270
Rural Development 2405 494 245 261 152
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 263 490 196 314 19
38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example illegally discriminating for or against any employeeapplicant obstructing a personsright to compete for employment knowingly violating veterans preference requirements) are not tolerated
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 537812 698 178 123 48230
Department of Agriculture 39808 699 179 122 2826
Departmental Administration - ASA 686 617 227 156 76
Farm Production and Conservation 13688 782 148 70 706
Food Safety 3913 707 184 109 253
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 829 665 157 178 96
HQ Office 1208 564 218 218 140
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3927 691 184 126 346
Natural Resources and Environment 9002 637 196 166 641
Research Education and Economics 3976 757 160 83 318
Rural Development 2330 651 213 135 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 249 661 155 183 31
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39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Agency (continued)
39 My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 578380 771 155 73 9212
Department of Agriculture 42028 721 190 89 725
Departmental Administration - ASA 741 723 194 82 22
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 776 168 56 153
Food Safety 4122 776 158 66 49
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 818 130 53 15
HQ Office 1311 734 183 84 41
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4214 784 151 65 78
Natural Resources and Environment 9500 594 250 156 177
Research Education and Economics 4184 788 163 49 129
Rural Development 2496 735 186 79 56
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 278 802 147 51 5
40 I recommend my organization as a good place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 587300 663 192 145
Department of Agriculture 42747 622 214 164
Departmental Administration - ASA 766 524 226 250
Farm Production and Conservation 14433 686 191 122
Food Safety 4166 698 182 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 931 627 208 165
HQ Office 1349 519 238 243
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4287 622 218 160
Natural Resources and Environment 9663 569 232 198
Research Education and Economics 4312 626 211 163
Rural Development 2558 525 268 207
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 282 588 231 182
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41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Agency (continued)
41 I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544742 410 276 314 42737
Department of Agriculture 39692 370 290 340 3061
Departmental Administration - ASA 712 365 265 370 55
Farm Production and Conservation 13508 419 300 282 927
Food Safety 3863 495 277 228 301
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 865 412 255 333 66
HQ Office 1242 384 230 386 109
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3995 411 260 329 296
Natural Resources and Environment 8913 253 303 445 748
Research Education and Economics 3969 389 297 314 342
Rural Development 2364 365 304 330 195
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 359 334 308 22
My Supervisor
42 My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582867 814 95 91 2968
Department of Agriculture 42453 829 89 82 183
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 793 103 104 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14367 878 70 52 43
Food Safety 4134 760 130 110 21
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 929 854 72 73 1
HQ Office 1335 792 96 113 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4244 823 90 87 27
Natural Resources and Environment 9590 817 89 94 38
Research Education and Economics 4273 849 86 65 27
Rural Development 2539 811 91 98 12
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 816 92 92 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Supervisor (continued)
43 My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582607 697 157 146 2971
Department of Agriculture 42426 711 160 129 176
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 726 145 129 5
Farm Production and Conservation 14353 740 158 101 51
Food Safety 4132 682 189 129 20
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 738 126 136 2
HQ Office 1339 673 161 166 5
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4251 706 162 132 22
Natural Resources and Environment 9576 702 149 149 40
Research Education and Economics 4282 717 160 123 14
Rural Development 2528 685 183 132 14
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 709 164 127 3
44 Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 579577 669 169 162 5597
Department of Agriculture 42367 674 168 158 231
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 699 153 148 6
Farm Production and Conservation 14334 692 172 136 59
Food Safety 4125 708 164 128 22
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 708 135 157 3
HQ Office 1335 641 170 189 9
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4247 680 164 156 26
Natural Resources and Environment 9550 634 176 190 69
Research Education and Economics 4279 704 153 142 17
Rural Development 2530 672 166 162 18
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 593 193 214 2
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Supervisor (continued)
45 My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 541790 709 202 89 43452
Department of Agriculture 40150 733 193 74 2453
Departmental Administration - ASA 715 719 198 84 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13827 763 181 57 570
Food Safety 3901 726 199 75 249
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 864 782 133 85 63
HQ Office 1233 686 209 104 111
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3969 734 193 73 304
Natural Resources and Environment 8940 704 207 90 684
Research Education and Economics 4044 762 176 62 249
Rural Development 2397 719 205 76 153
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 260 703 184 113 21
46 My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 582583 658 180 161 3047
Department of Agriculture 42476 659 189 152 163
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 678 168 154 3
Farm Production and Conservation 14364 691 180 130 42
Food Safety 4141 706 171 123 15
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 685 151 164 4
HQ Office 1340 640 191 169 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4256 671 182 147 20
Natural Resources and Environment 9574 600 209 190 49
Research Education and Economics 4295 681 190 129 11
Rural Development 2537 661 195 144 15
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 283 582 200 217 0
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Supervisor (continued)
47 Supervisors in my work unit support employee development
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 577503 696 163 141 8068
Department of Agriculture 42104 704 170 126 518
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 704 157 139 10
Farm Production and Conservation 14285 748 159 93 111
Food Safety 4093 690 186 124 59
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 914 739 143 118 15
HQ Office 1324 636 190 174 21
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4217 704 161 135 59
Natural Resources and Environment 9503 679 173 148 125
Research Education and Economics 4223 703 176 121 79
Rural Development 2515 682 181 137 35
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 279 711 164 125 4
48 My supervisor listens to what I have to say
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584389 788 109 103
Department of Agriculture 42521 796 109 95
Departmental Administration - ASA 761 794 101 105
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 814 108 78
Food Safety 4136 801 111 89
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 807 99 94
HQ Office 1337 781 100 119
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 799 108 93
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 777 112 111
Research Education and Economics 4302 811 105 84
Rural Development 2541 782 115 103
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 745 133 122
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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My Supervisor (continued)
51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Supervisor (continued)
49 My supervisor treats me with respect
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584328 837 88 75
Department of Agriculture 42514 840 90 69
Departmental Administration - ASA 760 827 97 76
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 857 88 55
Food Safety 4141 848 89 63
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 926 850 75 74
HQ Office 1335 830 88 82
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4258 849 83 68
Natural Resources and Environment 9592 819 96 84
Research Education and Economics 4302 851 82 68
Rural Development 2540 829 104 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 817 98 85
50 In the last six months my supervisor has talked with me about my performance
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584446 813 88 99
Department of Agriculture 42521 868 67 64
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 880 58 62
Farm Production and Conservation 14379 877 66 58
Food Safety 4140 871 78 51
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 922 918 42 40
HQ Office 1336 875 65 60
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4260 891 61 48
Natural Resources and Environment 9601 837 74 89
Research Education and Economics 4300 908 49 43
Rural Development 2541 863 69 67
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 833 44 123
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51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Supervisor (continued)
51 I have trust and confidence in my supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 584288 709 148 143
Department of Agriculture 42509 706 153 141
Departmental Administration - ASA 762 696 145 159
Farm Production and Conservation 14378 734 151 115
Food Safety 4140 724 145 131
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 923 719 134 147
HQ Office 1335 666 156 178
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4263 717 148 135
Natural Resources and Environment 9595 672 159 169
Research Education and Economics 4296 736 147 117
Rural Development 2537 684 173 144
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 280 639 154 208
52 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 583956 732 163 105
Department of Agriculture 42526 729 168 103
Departmental Administration - ASA 764 716 168 116
Farm Production and Conservation 14381 753 162 85
Food Safety 4139 752 152 96
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 925 758 138 104
HQ Office 1338 711 172 116
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4267 741 161 99
Natural Resources and Environment 9596 688 189 122
Research Education and Economics 4297 768 146 86
Rural Development 2538 712 174 114
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 281 681 170 148
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Leadership
53 In my organization senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 567230 438 244 318 13636
Department of Agriculture 41183 347 273 380 1154
Departmental Administration - ASA 750 405 219 376 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13954 387 296 316 368
Food Safety 3919 434 289 277 197
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 901 425 225 351 19
HQ Office 1301 328 223 449 26
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4110 383 251 366 123
Natural Resources and Environment 9367 252 261 487 181
Research Education and Economics 4139 374 292 334 155
Rural Development 2471 337 277 386 65
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 368 264 369 7
54 My organizations senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 544502 552 235 213 36194
Department of Agriculture 39193 445 291 264 3104
Departmental Administration - ASA 692 477 280 243 70
Farm Production and Conservation 13296 508 310 183 1019
Food Safety 3734 505 305 190 377
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 866 479 256 265 53
HQ Office 1229 425 259 316 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3878 475 278 248 351
Natural Resources and Environment 9001 334 277 389 536
Research Education and Economics 3888 521 294 185 402
Rural Development 2348 444 302 254 185
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 261 410 296 293 15
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55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Leadership (continued)
55 Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 550669 695 190 115 27951
Department of Agriculture 40059 677 216 107 2084
Departmental Administration - ASA 707 666 221 112 48
Farm Production and Conservation 13645 728 200 72 624
Food Safety 3926 708 197 95 175
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 709 182 109 47
HQ Office 1251 617 214 168 76
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3955 690 202 109 253
Natural Resources and Environment 9008 612 249 140 484
Research Education and Economics 4049 717 195 88 227
Rural Development 2389 659 224 117 135
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 262 578 280 141 15
56 Managers communicate the goals of the organization
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 571368 635 192 172 8104
Department of Agriculture 41505 617 215 168 705
Departmental Administration - ASA 751 624 170 206 7
Farm Production and Conservation 14084 660 212 129 199
Food Safety 3999 675 201 123 113
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 701 160 138 7
HQ Office 1310 554 227 220 20
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4139 622 208 170 87
Natural Resources and Environment 9403 554 231 216 105
Research Education and Economics 4171 624 220 156 105
Rural Development 2463 617 206 177 61
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 274 525 254 220 1
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Leadership (continued)
57 Managers review and evaluate the organizations progress toward meeting its goals and objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 543193 627 225 148 37034
Department of Agriculture 39451 599 253 149 2835
Departmental Administration - ASA 713 583 234 183 50
Farm Production and Conservation 13690 663 235 102 622
Food Safety 3758 631 255 114 358
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 685 206 108 52
HQ Office 1202 545 250 205 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3858 604 244 152 374
Natural Resources and Environment 8842 519 278 203 685
Research Education and Economics 3898 621 248 131 389
Rural Development 2370 605 249 146 158
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 253 518 255 227 23
58 Managers promote communication among different work units (for example about projects goals needed resources)
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 560913 562 213 225 19879
Department of Agriculture 40816 531 236 233 1516
Departmental Administration - ASA 739 526 203 270 19
Farm Production and Conservation 13945 585 232 183 391
Food Safety 3849 552 256 192 265
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 893 606 176 218 25
HQ Office 1284 463 217 320 45
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4072 527 231 242 167
Natural Resources and Environment 9275 481 240 279 262
Research Education and Economics 4049 535 241 224 241
Rural Development 2440 515 241 245 94
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 464 232 303 7
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Leadership (continued)
59 Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 557064 599 211 190 19964
Department of Agriculture 40601 581 231 188 1503
Departmental Administration - ASA 734 555 222 222 20
Farm Production and Conservation 13901 630 225 145 367
Food Safety 3796 566 260 173 286
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 897 627 186 187 20
HQ Office 1260 515 204 281 50
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4037 577 230 193 174
Natural Resources and Environment 9246 555 228 216 256
Research Education and Economics 4045 602 231 167 219
Rural Development 2415 526 256 218 104
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 517 211 271 7
60 Overall how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 548557 615 221 164 31186
Department of Agriculture 39912 579 247 175 2349
Departmental Administration - ASA 711 605 235 160 49
Farm Production and Conservation 13691 623 243 134 632
Food Safety 3775 647 208 145 344
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 874 656 180 164 42
HQ Office 1252 546 237 217 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3945 598 221 181 278
Natural Resources and Environment 9087 499 277 223 420
Research Education and Economics 4002 615 233 152 278
Rural Development 2311 543 272 184 219
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 264 520 305 175 13
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61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Leadership (continued)
61 I have a high level of respect for my organizations senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 570532 564 231 205 8837
Department of Agriculture 41402 469 273 258 836
Departmental Administration - ASA 748 466 265 269 13
Farm Production and Conservation 13981 528 271 201 328
Food Safety 4020 601 238 161 92
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 911 510 244 247 6
HQ Office 1314 442 251 306 11
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4140 497 250 253 84
Natural Resources and Environment 9358 347 294 359 144
Research Education and Economics 4183 504 280 216 102
Rural Development 2474 467 293 240 53
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 426 317 257 3
62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for WorkLife programs
N Positive Neutral Negative DNK
Governmentwide 530819 578 249 173 48407
Department of Agriculture 38895 483 271 247 3322
Departmental Administration - ASA 720 400 186 414 39
Farm Production and Conservation 13140 526 284 190 1156
Food Safety 3684 500 293 207 430
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 867 509 186 304 50
HQ Office 1259 434 238 328 62
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3829 470 260 270 394
Natural Resources and Environment 8921 450 275 275 580
Research Education and Economics 3843 530 261 209 440
Rural Development 2373 428 263 309 154
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 259 407 214 379 17
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Satisfaction
63 How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577168 541 222 237
Department of Agriculture 42086 501 239 260
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 456 247 297
Farm Production and Conservation 14277 525 252 223
Food Safety 4087 556 232 211
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 489 238 273
HQ Office 1320 466 215 319
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 513 231 256
Natural Resources and Environment 9464 457 237 306
Research Education and Economics 4270 550 223 228
Rural Development 2516 439 260 301
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 487 242 271
64 How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on whats going on in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 577134 510 229 261
Department of Agriculture 42089 447 252 301
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 447 248 305
Farm Production and Conservation 14281 448 262 291
Food Safety 4087 548 238 214
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 505 211 284
HQ Office 1322 416 212 372
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 474 244 282
Natural Resources and Environment 9457 402 259 339
Research Education and Economics 4270 472 264 263
Rural Development 2521 375 235 390
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 514 209 277
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Satisfaction (continued)
65 How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576832 521 230 249
Department of Agriculture 42058 494 246 261
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 488 242 270
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 508 260 232
Food Safety 4091 544 222 234
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 913 570 226 204
HQ Office 1322 475 239 285
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 521 233 246
Natural Resources and Environment 9441 444 248 308
Research Education and Economics 4265 539 240 220
Rural Development 2513 447 256 297
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 479 236 285
66 How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576502 457 290 253
Department of Agriculture 42063 359 319 322
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 341 270 390
Farm Production and Conservation 14269 387 345 268
Food Safety 4090 475 308 217
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 916 389 279 331
HQ Office 1320 342 257 401
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4211 391 291 318
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 274 318 408
Research Education and Economics 4262 394 332 275
Rural Development 2516 323 319 358
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 354 304 342
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Satisfaction (continued)
67 How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576188 384 276 341
Department of Agriculture 42008 363 289 348
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 300 318 381
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 370 306 324
Food Safety 4083 501 257 242
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 316 299 385
HQ Office 1322 291 289 420
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4205 342 282 375
Natural Resources and Environment 9435 356 279 365
Research Education and Economics 4259 318 313 369
Rural Development 2512 273 290 437
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 358 271 371
68 How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576705 557 227 216
Department of Agriculture 42064 542 235 222
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 464 261 274
Farm Production and Conservation 14252 527 251 223
Food Safety 4096 639 193 168
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 511 229 260
HQ Office 1326 493 232 276
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4209 586 226 188
Natural Resources and Environment 9453 530 231 240
Research Education and Economics 4264 556 260 184
Rural Development 2518 447 251 302
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 272 577 208 214
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Satisfaction (continued)
69 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your job
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576774 683 168 149
Department of Agriculture 42079 667 180 153
Departmental Administration - ASA 758 602 199 198
Farm Production and Conservation 14278 697 178 125
Food Safety 4091 734 146 120
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 666 152 183
HQ Office 1324 601 206 193
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 666 190 145
Natural Resources and Environment 9452 626 188 185
Research Education and Economics 4268 689 169 143
Rural Development 2512 630 203 167
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 654 197 149
70 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your pay
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 576483 626 165 209
Department of Agriculture 42067 595 179 226
Departmental Administration - ASA 757 613 198 188
Farm Production and Conservation 14279 615 178 207
Food Safety 4090 641 177 182
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 917 678 166 155
HQ Office 1322 656 156 188
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4208 593 175 232
Natural Resources and Environment 9449 550 183 267
Research Education and Economics 4259 583 179 238
Rural Development 2513 594 185 221
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 273 608 202 190
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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My Satisfaction (continued)
71 Considering everything how satisfied are you with your organization
N Positive Neutral Negative
Governmentwide 574352 604 206 191
Department of Agriculture 41901 549 226 225
Departmental Administration - ASA 755 511 222 267
Farm Production and Conservation 14245 600 223 176
Food Safety 4049 648 194 158
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 910 583 192 224
HQ Office 1309 480 215 305
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4196 572 216 211
Natural Resources and Environment 9414 471 242 287
Research Education and Economics 4241 558 234 208
Rural Development 2512 500 243 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 270 565 223 212
WorkLife
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule
Telework
NVery
Infrequently
Only1-2 Days
Per Month1-2 Days
Per Week3-4 Days
Per Week
EveryWorkDay
Governmentwide 574372 149 59 152 46 20
Department of Agriculture 41875 218 92 153 25 18
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 215 168 365 13 41
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 187 60 71 11 04
Food Safety 4043 76 63 61 04 16
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 154 91 397 175 83
HQ Office 1319 121 126 312 199 53
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 182 102 239 23 46
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 327 101 150 26 17
Research Education and Economics 4254 219 108 209 06 02
Rural Development 2513 211 158 228 14 19
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 296 103 302 15 21
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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WorkLife (continued)
72 Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking schedule (continued)
Do Not Telework
N
Must BePhysically
PresentTechnical
Issues
NotApproved
ToTelework
ChooseNot To
Telework
Governmentwide 574372 286 39 132 116
Department of Agriculture 41875 232 26 68 169
Departmental Administration - ASA 756 34 09 43 110
Farm Production and Conservation 14214 236 49 120 263
Food Safety 4043 655 10 50 65
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 909 11 03 20 65
HQ Office 1319 24 07 62 96
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 4173 231 19 47 111
Natural Resources and Environment 9423 180 18 46 136
Research Education and Economics 4254 173 30 34 218
Rural Development 2513 22 17 91 239
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 271 69 05 57 131
73 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Telework
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 369986 620 226 154 37643 143877 14641
Department of Agriculture 27560 380 254 366 4609 8583 486
Departmental Administration - ASA 687 282 148 570 42 17 2
Farm Production and Conservation 7697 317 335 348 2280 3951 118
Food Safety 1433 316 363 321 91 2231 248
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 834 687 92 221 35 12 0
HQ Office 1170 532 117 352 53 57 4
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3134 347 238 415 276 684 36
Natural Resources and Environment 7343 424 240 335 788 1022 53
Research Education and Economics 3087 318 262 420 682 428 18
Rural Development 1947 361 190 449 336 168 7
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 228 454 155 391 26 13 0
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WorkLife (continued)
74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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74 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Alternative Work Schedules (AWS for examplecompressed work schedule or flexible work schedule)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 415309 766 151 83 59915 78301 14950
Department of Agriculture 34837 810 124 65 2133 3799 718
Departmental Administration - ASA 619 601 172 227 51 71 8
Farm Production and Conservation 12926 874 86 40 685 355 130
Food Safety 1636 613 286 101 71 2050 255
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 853 886 61 53 45 4 0
HQ Office 1073 744 110 147 121 106 6
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3307 702 198 100 258 495 87
Natural Resources and Environment 8660 855 97 48 207 345 97
Research Education and Economics 3281 716 190 94 515 297 117
Rural Development 2271 823 113 65 142 59 17
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 211 744 153 103 38 17 1
75 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Health and Wellness Programs (for example onsiteexercise flu vaccination medical screening CPR training health and wellness fair)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 456532 653 244 103 43322 42843 31923
Department of Agriculture 28636 605 272 123 2442 7059 3799
Departmental Administration - ASA 513 417 337 246 53 128 61
Farm Production and Conservation 7794 432 378 190 800 3557 2081
Food Safety 1731 433 410 157 158 1545 614
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 796 716 220 64 47 55 15
HQ Office 1045 659 247 95 95 103 74
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 3023 558 313 129 280 609 280
Natural Resources and Environment 8693 758 165 77 422 186 137
Research Education and Economics 3342 593 287 120 387 303 227
Rural Development 1491 471 366 163 157 568 294
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 208 699 228 73 43 5 16
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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WorkLife (continued)
76 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Employee Assistance Program (EAP for exampleshort-term counseling referral services legal services information services)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 383295 527 412 61 130354 12016 49569
Department of Agriculture 29676 490 445 65 8395 894 3025
Departmental Administration - ASA 534 441 476 82 138 20 64
Farm Production and Conservation 9541 449 502 50 3067 372 1281
Food Safety 2976 482 462 56 629 173 295
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 660 574 374 52 198 9 44
HQ Office 883 505 425 70 292 21 124
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 2955 501 434 65 809 125 307
Natural Resources and Environment 7467 536 388 77 1631 43 289
Research Education and Economics 2812 451 477 73 1046 64 333
Rural Development 1703 447 492 62 493 62 257
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 145 444 495 61 92 5 31
77 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Child Care Programs (for example child carecenter parenting classes and support groups back-up care flexible spending account)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 238481 343 575 82 184554 75622 76697
Department of Agriculture 17058 278 630 92 10692 8012 6251
Departmental Administration - ASA 347 270 609 122 197 100 110
Farm Production and Conservation 5987 301 630 69 3330 2985 1964
Food Safety 1475 285 644 71 739 1116 736
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 400 331 582 88 261 126 126
HQ Office 544 288 624 87 324 202 250
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1745 272 648 79 1266 669 519
Natural Resources and Environment 3729 258 615 127 2508 1680 1531
Research Education and Economics 1749 282 624 94 1363 602 545
Rural Development 974 243 678 79 598 512 431
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 108 245 654 101 106 20 39
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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WorkLife (continued)
78 How satisfied are you with the following WorkLife programs in your agency Elder Care Programs (for example elderadult caresupport groups speakers)
N Positive Neutral Negative
ChooseNot to
Participate
NotAvailable
to Me
Unawareof
Programs
Governmentwide 199899 253 682 65 175184 69762 130111
Department of Agriculture 14982 201 719 81 10453 7230 9318
Departmental Administration - ASA 313 225 653 122 182 96 163
Farm Production and Conservation 5234 208 725 67 3394 2711 2918
Food Safety 1382 245 684 70 727 1023 933
Food Nutrition and Consumer Services 334 238 695 67 261 102 217
HQ Office 485 187 709 104 279 193 363
Marketing amp Regulatory Programs 1557 198 732 69 1240 570 830
Natural Resources and Environment 3201 176 727 98 2446 1474 2313
Research Education and Economics 1509 217 704 80 1285 545 917
Rural Development 880 170 739 90 538 499 596
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs 87 163 810 27 101 17 68
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Demographic Questions
Where do you work
Headquarters 256
Field 744
What is your supervisory status
Non-Supervisor 637
Team Leader 99
Supervisor 200
Manager 57
Senior Leader 07
Are you
Male 481
Female 519
Are you Hispanic or Latino
Yes 71
No 929
Please select the racial category or categories with which you most closely identify
American Indian or Alaska Native 18
Asian 26
Black or African American 95
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 04
White 821
Two or more races 36
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Demographic Questions (continued)
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed
Less than High School 01
High School DiplomaGED or equivalent 63
Trade or Technical Certificate 23
Some College (no degree) 138
Associates Degree (eg AA AS) 79
Bachelors Degree (eg BA BS) 417
Masters Degree (eg MA MS MBA) 190
DoctoralProfessional Degree (eg PhD MD JD) 90
What is your pay categorygrade
Federal Wage System 09
GS 1-6 50
GS 7-12 691
GS 13-15 225
Senior Executive Service 05
Senior Level (SL) or Scientific or Professional (ST) 01
Other 18
How long have you been with the Federal Government (excluding military service)
Less than 1 year 04
1 to 3 years 94
4 to 5 years 45
6 to 10 years 166
11 to 14 years 130
15 to 20 years 181
More than 20 years 379
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How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Demographic Questions (continued)
How long have you been with your current agency (for example Department of JusticeEnvironmental Protection Agency)
Less than 1 year 07
1 to 3 years 141
4 to 5 years 61
6 to 10 years 177
11 to 20 years 296
More than 20 years 318
Are you considering leaving your organization within the next year and if so why
No 685
Yes to retire 80
Yes to take another job within the Federal Government 133
Yes to take another job outside the Federal Government 51
Yes other 52
I am planning to retire
Within one year 48
Between one and three years 124
Between three and five years 120
Five or more years 708
Are you transgender
Yes 04
No 996
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Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167
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Demographic Questions (continued)
Which one of the following do you consider yourself to be
Straight that is not gay or lesbian 950
Gay or Lesbian 17
Bisexual 11
Something else 22
What is your US military service status
No Prior Military Service 859
Currently in National Guard or Reserves 06
Retired 38
Separated or Discharged 97
Are you an individual with a disability
Yes 115
No 885
What is your age group
25 and under 15
26-29 34
30-39 188
40-49 241
50-59 356
60 or older 167