Gender Group Comparison
Question	Male	Female
(1) The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.	84.8%	82.5%
(2) I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.	64.5%	63.2%
(3) I have enough information to do my job well.	73.8%	72.9%
(4) I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.	60.3%	61.2%
(5) My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.	72.5%	74.5%
(6) I like the kind of work I do.	84.0%	83.7%
(7) I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.	65.5%	62.6%
(8) I recommend my organization as a good place to work.	65.5%	65.5%
(9) Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor/team leader?	66.8%	65.4%
(10) How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work group?	83.5%	83.2%
(11) The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.	73.8%	73.8%
(12) My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life issues.	75.7%	74.8%
(13) Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit provide employees with the opportunities to demonstrate their leadership skills.	61.1%	60.0%
(14) My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.	42.9%	47.4%
(15) The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.	52.0%	53.6%
(16) I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done.	48.2%	55.1%
(17) My workload is reasonable.	60.4%	59.5%
(18) My talents are used well in the workplace.	61.8%	62.8%
(19) I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.	82.0%	86.5%
(20) The work I do is important.	90.4%	91.4%
(21) Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well.	68.5%	65.4%
(22) Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.	36.0%	34.0%
(23) In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.	30.3%	28.7%
(24) Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.	44.5%	43.0%
(25) Employees are rewarded for providing high quality products and services to customers.	46.4%	45.7%
(26) Creativity and innovation are rewarded.	40.6%	39.3%
(27) Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.	24.9%	26.4%
(28) Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs.	42.2%	40.4%
(29) In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.	32.2%	30.4%
(30) My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.	62.8%	63.6%
(31) Discussions with my supervisor/team leader about my performance are worthwhile.	56.3%	56.0%
(32) In my most recent performance appraisal, I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (for example, Fully Successful, Outstanding).	63.6%	65.1%
(33) I am held accountable for achieving results.	80.7%	83.1%
(34) Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit are committed to a workforce representative of all segments of society.	56.8%	56.9%
(35) Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring).	60.5%	58.7%
(36) Managers/supervisors/team leaders work well with employees of different backgrounds.	67.2%	62.4%
(37) I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders.	51.5%	52.2%
(38) In my organization, leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.	39.5%	40.3%
(39) My organization's leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.	51.0%	47.6%
(40) Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.	58.3%	61.5%
(41) Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.	55.9%	59.7%
(42) Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.	77.2%	74.8%
(43) My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.	73.3%	75.1%
(44) Complaints, disputes or grievances are resolved fairly in my work unit.	42.2%	35.8%
(45) Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.	49.4%	45.5%
(46) Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example, illegally discriminating for or against any employee/applicant, obstructing a person's right to compete for employment, knowingly violating veterans' preference requirements) are not tolerated.	62.0%	57.6%
(47) I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.	53.2%	46.9%
(48) Supervisors/team leaders provide employees with constructive suggestions to improve their job performance.	59.5%	56.8%
(49) Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit support employee development.	64.9%	64.0%
(50) Employees have electronic access to learning and training programs readily available at their desk.	77.0%	80.9%
(51) My training needs are assessed.	52.8%	54.3%
(52) Managers promote communication among different work units (for example, about projects, goals, needed resources).	54.5%	54.4%
(53) Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.	76.9%	73.4%
(54) Employees use information technology (for example, intranet, shared networks) to perform work.	86.4%	88.4%
(55) How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?	54.7%	51.6%
(56) How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?	48.2%	48.1%
(57) How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?	50.6%	50.0%
(58) How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?	42.4%	42.1%
(59) How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?	38.9%	39.1%
(60) How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?	54.8%	56.0%
(61) Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?	68.5%	68.5%
(62) Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?	60.0%	61.0%
(63) Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?	56.9%	58.2%
(64) How satisfied are you with retirement benefits?	59.1%	63.1%
(65) How satisfied are you with health insurance benefits?	59.5%	65.1%
(66) How satisfied are you with life insurance benefits?	57.5%	63.7%
(67) How satisfied are you with long term care insurance benefits?	31.9%	32.2%
(68) How satisfied are you with the flexible spending account (FSA) program?	34.3%	35.3%
(69) How satisfied are you with paid vacation time?	88.0%	87.2%
(70) How satisfied are you with paid leave for illness (for example, personal), including family care situations (for example, childbirth/adoption or elder care)?	85.8%	82.2%
(71) How satisfied are you with child care subsidies?	9.7%	8.5%
(72) How satisfied are you with work/life programs (for example, health and wellness, employee assistance, elder care, and support groups)?	26.8%	30.8%
(73) How satisfied are you with telework/telecommuting?	21.4%	24.1%
(74) How satisfied are you with alternative work schedules?	45.4%	48.9%