2016 IC EMPLOYEE CLIMATE SURVEY

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• Document Creation Date: March 8, 2023
• Document Release Date: August 27, 2019
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2016 IC Employee
Item Results
Climate Survey
- CIA
CIA
Item
2015
2016
2017
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
1. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.
90.9%
5.3%
3.8%
91.8%
4.7%
3.5%
92.7%
4.5%
2.8%
2.1 have enough information to do my job well.
81.5%
10.6%
7.9%
81.6%
10.5%
8.0%
83.8%
9.3%
7.0%
3.1 am given a real opportunity to improve my skills ill my organization.
76.4%
13.6%
10.0%
77.6%
13.4%
9.1%
78.6%
13.4%
8.0%
4.1 feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.
72.5%
15.2%
12.3%
73.5%
14.8%
11.7%
75.1%
14.2%
10.7%
5. lam constantly looking for ways to do my job better.
94.0%
5.2%
0.9%
94.7%
4.8%
0.5%
6. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.
80.2%
11.7%
8.1%
81.3%
11.7%
7.0%
83.1%
10.7%
6.2%
7. I like the kind of work I do.
85.4%
9.8%
4.8%
85.0%
10.0%
5.0%
87.2%
9.0%
3.8%
8.1 know what is expected of me on the job.
83.5%
10.0%
6.5%
83.2%
10.3%
6.5%
84.4%
9.7%
5.8%
9. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.
76.4%
12.3%
11.4%
77.1%
12.0%
10.9%
79.5%
10.9%
9.5%
10.1 recommend my organization as a good place to work.
76.6%
14.2%
9.2%
75.9%
14.6%
9.5%
79.1%
12.8%
8.1%
11. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor?
76.5%
15.5%
8.0%
77.6%
14.5%
7.8%
78.9%
13.7%
7.4%
12. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager directly above your immediate
supervisor?
71.7%
18.7%
9.6%
72.3%
17.7%
10.0%
74.9%
16.5%
8.5%
13. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
77.8%
13.5%
8.7%
78.8%
13.3%
7.8%
80.4%
11.9%
7.7%
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2016 IC Employee
Item Results
Climate Survey
- CIA
CIA
Item
2015
2016
2017
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
14. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.
56.0%
23.6%
20.4%
52.096
23.7%
24.4%
51.7%
23.4%
24.9%
15. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.
56.7%
30.7%
12.6%
56.2%
29.7%
14.0%
58.7%
28.9%
12.3%
16.1 know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.
90.4%
6.4%
3.2%
90.6%
5.7%
3.6%
91.3%
5.7%
3.0%
17. The work I do is important.
89.7%
7.2%
3.1%
90.2%
6.9%
2.9%
91.0%
6.6%
2.5%
18. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow
employees to perform their jobs well.
72.7%
110%
14.3%
73.1%
13.4%
13.5%
724%
13.8%
13.8%
19.1 have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done.
63.4%
14.2%
22.4%
61.4%
14.1%
24.5%
63.1%
13.5%
23.5%
20. Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.
83.3%
10.1%
6.6%
84.5%
9.5%
6.0%
85.7%
9.0%
5.3%
21. My talents are used well in the workplace.
70.5%
14.6%
14.9%
72.0%
13.9%
14.1%
74.4%
12.9%
12.8%
22. My training needs are assessed.
59.4%
22.5%
18.2%
61.2%
22.0%
16.8%
61.6%
22.0%
16.4%
23. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.
87.5%
7.4%
5.1%
87.4%
7.4%
5.3%
89.3%
6.4%
4.3%
24. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.
49.8%
26.7%
23.5%
50.1%
25.8%
24.1%
54.2%
25.1%
20.7%
25.10 my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.
43.6%
25.8%
30.7%
42.6%
26.3%
31.2%
43.7%
27.6%
28.6%
26. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and services.
70.7%
15.9%
13.4%
71.1%
15.7%
13.2%
73.9%
14.9%
11.2%
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Item Results
Climate Survey
- CIA
CIA
Item
2015
2016
2017
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
27. Creativity and innovation are rewarded.
61.3%
23.1%
15.6%
63.2%
22.0%
14.8%
65.7%
21.1%
13.3%
28. My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve my job performance.
66.1%
20.2%
13.7%
64.9%
20.5%
14.6%
66.1%
19.9%
14.0%
29.10 the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my performance.
79.6%
10.0%
10.4%
79.6%
9.8%
10.6%
74.7%
11.6%
13.7%
30.10 my most recent performance appraisal, I understood what I had to do lobe rated at different
performance levels (e.g., Fully Successful, Outstanding).
64.9%
170%
18.1%
63.1%
17.2%
197%
63.5%
18.5%
18.0%
31.1 can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.
77.4%
12.3%
10.3%
78.4%
12.1%
9.5%
81.6%
10.3%
8.1%
32.10 my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.
47.0%
30.8%
22.2%
48.1%
29.9%
22.0%
51.2%
29.5%
19.3%
33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.
30.4%
29.5%
40.2%
30.8%
27.8%
41.4%
33.2%
28.8%
38.1%
34. Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs.
57.0%
22.8%
20.2%
58.4%
21.5%
20.1%
61.0%
21.4%
17.6%
35. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.
78.2%
14.0%
7.8%
77.0%
14.9%
8.0%
79.9%
13.2%
7.0%
36. Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are worthwhile.
70.2%
18.2%
11.6%
69.2%
18.2%
12.6%
71.1%
17.8%
11.1%
37. Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds.
81.3%
11.8%
6.8%
81.3%
12.1%
6.7%
82.9%
11.2%
5.9%
38. My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.
81.0%
15.4%
3.6%
82.1%
14.1%
3.8%
84.1%
12.7%
3.2%
39. Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and
women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring).
73.0%
19.4%
7.6%
72.4%
19.6%
7.9%
74.1%
19.0%
6.9%
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2015
2016
2017
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
40. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.
88.9%
7.2%
3.9%
90.4%
6.0%
3.6%
91.5%
5.4%
3.0%
41. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.
69.2%
16.7%
14.2%
71.8%
15.0%
13.2%
75.4%
14.3%
10.3%
42. Prohibited Personnel Practices are not tolerated.
83.4%
10.9%
5.7%
84.1%
11.0%
4.9%
86.5%
9.4%
4.1%
43.1 have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.
67.3%
21.2%
11.5%
65.7%
19.8%
14.5%
67.2%
22.2%
10.6%
44. In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the
workforce.
47.6%
30.5%
21.9%
45.4%
29.4%
25.3%
49.8%
30.0%
20.2%
45. Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.
69.9%
20.6%
9.5%
69.4%
19.7%
10.9%
70.5%
19.2%
10.3%
46. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.
87.3%
8.3%
4.3%
86.7%
9.0%
4.3%
86.4%
9.0%
4.7%
47. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.
57.7%
21.1%
21.2%
59.5%
20.4%
20.1%
63.2%
19.1%
17.6%
48. My workload is reasonable.
74.7%
11.5%
13.8%
73.2%
12.8%
14.0%
75.1%
11.5%
13.4%
49. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.
71.9%
16.3%
11.8%
69.7%
17.3%
12.9%
73.0%
15.9%
11.1%
50. My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.
69.7%
18.5%
11.8%
68.2%
19.2%
12.6%
73.9%
17.2%
8.9%
51. My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills.
76.4%
13.8%
9.9%
77.5%
13.1%
9.4%
79.9%
11.8%
8.3%
52. My supervisor listens to what I have to say.
85.8%
8.2%
6.0%
86.6%
7.5%
6.0%
88.0%
6.7%
5.3%
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2016 IC Employee
Item Results
Climate Survey
- CIA
CIA
Item
2015
2016
2017
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
53. My supervisor treats me with respect.
90.4%
5.8%
3.8%
90.5%
5.6%
3.9%
91.6%
5.1%
3.3%
54. My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.
70.3%
20.0%
9.7%
70.0%
20.4%
9.6%
73.3%
19.1%
7.6%
55. Managers promote communication among different work units for example, about projects, goals,
needed resources).
71.0%
16.8%
12.2%
7o.7%
16.7%
12.6%
74.6%
14.6%
10.7%
56. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work objectives.
78.0%
13.6%
8.4%
79.1%
12.8%
8.1%
81.3%
11.7%
7.1%
57. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your
organization?
63.2%
21.2%
15.6%
61.6%
22.0%
16.5%
66.6%
19.2%
14.2%
58. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?
55.6%
25.0%
19.5%
55.4%
24.4%
20.2%
59.0%
23.1%
17.8%
59. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?
53.0%
26.1%
20.9%
53.4%
27.2%
19.4%
57.9%
25.6%
16.5%
60. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?
58.2%
24.5%
17.3%
58.1%
24.3%
17.6%
62.0%
22.2%
15.9%
61. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?
53.3%
31.6%
15.1%
51.1%
31.6%
17.3%
55.8%
31.7%
12.5%
62. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?
71.1%
18.3%
10.7%
70.9%
18.9%
10.2%
71.9%
18.2%
9.9%
63. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?
77.4%
12.4%
10.2%
77.2%
12.7%
10.1%
80.5%
11.5%
8.0%
64. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?
67.7%
16.6%
15.7%
65.9%
17.4%
16.7%
69.8%
15.1%
15.1%
65. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?
73.0%
15.8%
11.2%
72.1%
15.7%
12.3%
76.9%
14.0%
9.1%
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Item Results
Climate Survey
- CIA
CIA
item
2015
2016
2017
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Negative
66.1 feel a sense of community (i.e., shared mission and values) with other employees across the IC.
59.6%
25.3%
15.1%
62.1%
24.1%
13.8%
66.2%
22.6%
11.2%
67. Our mission depends on IC agencies and components sharing knowledge and collaborating.
85.9%
10.6%
3.4%
86.5%
10.5%
3.1%
88.1%
9.4%
2.4%
68. I have the opportunity to work directly with members of other IC agencies or components when
necessary.
92.2%
6.2%
1.6%
91.8%
6.5%
1.7%
93.1%
5.5%
1.4%
69. My work products are improved when I can collaborate with colleagues from other IC agencies or
components.
71.7%
24.5%
3.8%
73.2%
23.2%
3.6%
75.2%
21.8%
3.0%
70. How easy or difficult is it for you to share knowledge and collaborate on work-related matters with
members of the IC who are outside your own IC agency or component?
51.0%
33.5%
15.5%
50.2%
34.1%
15.8%
52.1%
33.4%
14.5%
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