National Aeronautics and Space Administration February 23, 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) From Results to Action Presented by: Kim Haney-Brown Headquarters Project Lead for FEVS NASA Headquarters 2015 Summary Results

We Asked: Let Your Voice Be Heard About the FEVS –Released annually across the federal government by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to measure employees’ perceptions of their organization, workplace, and work content –FEVS data are subsequently analyzed by the Partnership for Public Service (PPS) to determine the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government ® ” FEVS 2015 Timeframe –Administered six weeks during May 2015 through June 2015 NASA 2015 Response Rate – 72.2% response rate for HQ (947 employees responded) (highest rate for HQ) – 59.2% response rate for NASA (9,936 employees responded)

Employees’ Perceptions Expressed through Indicators OPM ► FEVS Indicators –Diversity & Inclusion {Cooperative, Empowered, Fair, Open, Supportive} –Employee Engagement {Intrinsic Work Experience, Leaders Lead, Supervisors} –Global Satisfaction Index PPS ► “ Best Places to Work” Indicators –Effective Leadership {Supervisors, Senior Leaders, Fairness, Empowerment} –Employee Skills Mission Match –Innovation –Pay –Performance Based Rewards and Advancement –Strategic Management –Support for Diversity –Teamwork –Training and Development –Work-life Balance

NASA Ranking: Best Places to Work 4 Best Places to Work Index Best Places to Work Index: Measures employees’ overall satisfaction with and commitment to their organization and job. FEVS Questions: I recommend my organization as a good place to work. (Q. 40) Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? (Q. 69) Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? (Q. 71) NASA ranks #1 amongst 19 large federal agencies. HQ ranks #48 amongst 320 subcomponents across the federal government. HQ NASA

HQ Strengths Identified in 2015 FEVS FEVS Questions  My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission. (Q. 39)  My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. (Q. 4)  I like the kind of work I do. (Q. 5)  My talents are used well in the workplace. (Q. 11)  I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities. (Q. 12)  The work I do is important. (Q. 13) NASA MISSION “Drive advances in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of Earth.” Employees are motivated to achieve the NASA mission! Strong Ratings: Mission & Employee Skills-Mission Match Index 79.0 HQ 82.3 NASA

HQ Strengths – 2015 Innovation Index Innovation Index FEVS FEVS Questions I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. (Q. 3) I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better. (Q. 8) Creativity and innovation are rewarded. (Q. 32) NASA VISION “We reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind.” HQ NASA NASA ranks #1 on the Innovation Index amongst large federal agencies. HQ ranks #21 amongst 318 subcomponents across the federal government.

We’re Listening: Opportunities for Change Performance-Based Rewards and Advancement Index Measures the extent to which employees feel they are rewarded and promoted in a fair and timely manner for their performance and innovative contributions to their workplaces. FEVS Questions – Promotions in my work unit are based on merit. (Q. 22) – Employees are recognized for providing high-quality products and services. (Q. 31) – Creativity and innovation are rewarded. (Q. 32) – My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance. (Q. 15) – How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job? (Q. 65) – How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization? (Q. 67) Performance-Based Rewards and Advancement Index Score NASA HQ

National Aeronautics and Space Administration October 28, 2015  Summary analysis briefings are held with each HQ organization receiving an FEVS report.  From Results to Action  What Are We Doing with the FEVS Data?  NASA HQ FEVS Collaborative Working Group set forth recommendations. Your Voice Makes a Difference!  To review survey results –