1. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY RESULTS
April 2018

2. Survey Overview
Objective: Benchmark various factors and actions affecting employee wellbeing within OI&T and track their progress.
Population: All OI&T employees
Survey Dates: April 16-30
Oct 2017
Jan 2018
Apr 2018
Response #
1,253
1,328
1,371
Response %
15.7
16.7
17.1

3. Executive Summary

4. Employee Recognition
My supervisor/manager gives proper recognition for a job well done.
Employees are treated with respect here, irrespective of their job position.

5. Teamwork
People on my team take the initiative to really help each other when the need arises.
My team collaborates with other teams across the organization to effectively accomplish work objectives.

6. Teamwork (Contd.) My team members coach and train each other.
I can count on my supervisor/manager to support me when I need assistance.

7. Leadership
OIT Executives (SES and above) communicate the organizational updates, new policies, and changes in procedures on a timely basis.
I think OIT is moving in the right direction.

8. Leadership (Contd.)
OIT Leadership provides a clear direction for succession planning.
I know how my work relates to the agency’s goals and priorities.

9. Leadership (Contd.)
In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.
In my organization, senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.

10. Leadership Communication (Contd.)
I have a high level of respect for my organization’s senior leaders.

11. Empowerment
Employees are treated with respect here, irrespective of their job position.
I am empowered to make decisions related to my job.

12. Empowerment (Contd.)
I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.
My supervisor listens to what I have to say.

13. Training
OIT as an organization supports my career development plans.
I do have enough training opportunities in VA to advance my skills.

14. Training (Contd.)
My team supports partnering with other teams to improve employee skillset.
Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.

15. Employee Engagement Index
I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.
My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.

16. Employee Engagement Index (Contd.)
I know what is expected of me on the job.
My talents are well used in the workplace.

17. Employee Engagement Index (Contd.)
I know how my work relates to the agency’s goals and priorities.
Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.

18. Employee Engagement Index (Contd.)
My supervisor listens to what I have to say.
My supervisor treats me with respect.

19. Employee Engagement Index (Contd.)
I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.
Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?

20. Employee Engagement Index (Contd.)
In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.
In my organization, senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.

21. Employee Engagement Index (Contd.)
Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.
Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate supervisor?

22. Employee Engagement Index (Contd.)
I have a high level of respect for my organization’s senior leaders.

23. Change Management
AWARENESS: I am aware of OIT’s organizational changes that affect my work.
DESIRE: I like the changes that are being implemented within OIT.

24. Change Management (Contd.)
KNOWLEDGE: I am knowledgeable about the details of my organization’s change management plan.
ABILITY: I am able to handle the responsibilities that have resulted from organizational changes.

25. Change Management (Contd.)
REINFORCEMENT: I am committed to sustaining the organizational changes that are being implemented.

26. Workforce Capability Index
My organization’s work positively impacts people’s lives.
My team has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to effectively accomplish my organization’s mission/goals.

27. Workforce Capability Index (Contd.)
I work in an environment with a keen focus on teamwork.
How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your team?

28. Workforce Capability Index (Contd.)
People on my team take the initiative to really help each other when the need arises.
I understand the strategy my organization uses to accomplish its mission/goals.

29. Workforce Capability Index (Contd.)
I understand how my work impacts my organization’s mission/goals.
People on my team quickly adapt to difficult situations and changes.

30. Workforce Capability Index (Contd.)
People on my team proactively identify future challenges and opportunities.
My team collaborates with other teams across the organization to effectively accomplish work objectives.

31. Workforce Capability Index (Contd.)
I would recommend working in my organization to a friend or colleague.
Overall, how would you rate your organization's workforce on its ability to accomplish its mission/goals?