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2004 Federal Human Capital Survey
Management Results
for the Department of Justice



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FEDERAL HUMAN CAPITAL SURVEY
BRIEFING OUTLINE

  1. SURVEY BACKGROUND




  2. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT RESULTS


  3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES


  4. PRIVATE SECTOR COMPARISONS




I. SURVEY BACKGROUND

Purpose

Administration

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II. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT RESULTS

Leadership
Survey Item DOJ
% Positive
Total Gov't %
Positive
9. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor/team leader? 6365
19. My talents are used well in the workplace.6362
18. My workload is reasonable.5960
42. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.62 60
34. Discussions with my supervisor/team leader about my performance are worthwhile.5558
39. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior leaders. 5449
41. My organization's leaders maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.55 49
60. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?4746
62. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders? 4440
40. In my organization, leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.3937

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Performance Culture
Survey Item DOJ
% Positive
Total Gov't %
Positive
35. I am held accountable for achieving results.7980
33. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.6766
43. Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.6057
61. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?5049
25. Products and services in my work unit are improved based on customer/public input.3146
26. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.3943
30. Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their jobs.4142
29. Creativity and innovation are rewarded.3636
23. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.3434
31. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.2929
24. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.2727

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Talent
Survey Item DOJ
% Positive
Total Gov't %
Positive
21. The work I do is important.9091
1. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.8385
10. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work group?8183
20. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.8483
7. I like the kind of work I do.8282
13. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and family issues.7779
56. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each other.7675
6. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.6971
5. My job makes good use of my skills and abilities.6867
2. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.6163
66. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?6562
14. Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit provide employees with the opportunities to demonstrate their leadership skills.5960
64. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?5755
59. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?5252
63. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?3635

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III. DOJ'S STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES

Most Favorable 2004 Ratings
Survey Item 2004 DOJ % Positive 2004 Gov't Total % Positive 2002 DOJ % Positive
21. The work I do is important.909190
57. Employees use information technology (for example, intranet, shared networks) to perform work.8786NA
20. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.848387
58. Employees use information technology (for example, intranet, shared networks) to gather and share knowledge.8381NA
1. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.8385 75

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Increasing Favorability
Survey Item 2002 DOJ % Positive 2004 DOJ % Positive
52. Employees have electronic access to learning and training programs readily available at their desk.4559
2. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.49 61
4. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.4759
47. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political purposes are not tolerated.3849
26. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.2839

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III. DOJ'S STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES

Least Favorable 2004 Ratings
Survey Item 2004 DOJ % Negative 2004 Gov't Total % Negative 2002 DOJ % Negative
24. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.434154
31. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.3935NA
27. High-performing employees in my work unit are recognized or rewarded on a timely basis. 383445
23. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.363646
17. I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to get my job done.363245

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Decreasing Favorability
Survey Item 2002 DOJ % Positive 2002 DOJ % Positive
37. Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of diversity issues, mentoring).6358
49. I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.5450
16. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.5450
20. I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.8784
18. My workload is reasonable.6259

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IV. PRIVATE SECTOR COMPARISONS

Personal Experiences
Survey Item DOJ % Positive Private Sector % Positive +/-
(Points)
1. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.8383--
2. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.6162-1
3. I have enough information to do my job well.7672+4
4. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things.5964-5
5. My job makes good use of my skills and abilities.6874-6
6. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.6975-6
7. I like the kind of work I do.8282--
9. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor/team leader? 6375-12
10. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your group?8190-9
11. How would you rate your organization as a place to work for compared to other organizations?5657-1

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Job Satisfaction
Survey Item DOJ % Positive Private Sector % Positive +/-
(Points)
59. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?5258-6
60. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what's going on in your organization?4759-12
61. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?50 56-6
63. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization? 3643-7
64. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?57 67-10
65. Considering everything, how satisfied are with your job?6971-2
67. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?6066-6

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Summary

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