U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) 2007 Human Capital Survey (HCS) Results
USAID's success depends on the talent and motivation of its workforce. Recruiting and retaining the best and the brightest individuals depend, in large part, on the quality of the work environment.
In support of the President's Management Agenda (PMA), and in accordance with PL 109-103, Section 1128, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued regulations (5 CFR Part 250) requiring Federal agencies to conduct biennial surveys of its employees (beginning in 2007) and proscribing the survey questions.
The surveys assess employee satisfaction with:
- Leadership policies and practices;
- Work environment;
- Rewards and recognition for professional accomplishments and personal contributions to achieving organizational mission;
- Opportunity for development and growth; and,
- Opportunity to contribute to achieving organizational mission.
USAID will conduct this survey in the odd years while OPM will continue to conduct the Federal Human Capital Survey (FHCS) in even years. The 2007 HCS offers a snapshot of employees' perspectives of workforce management at USAID. By comparing this survey with the results of the 2002, 2004 and 2006 FHCS, Agency leaders can see how far they have come and what remains to be done.
To guide agencies in addressing human capital management issues, OPM created the Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework (HCAAF), which provides standards for success for agencies to measure their progress and achievements in managing their workforce. Each fiscal quarter, agencies are evaluated on their progress in meeting HCAAF standards. For more information on the HCAAF, refer toOPM’s Website.
Past Surveys
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