Governing Workforce Survey: 2013

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Governing Workforce Survey: 2013

The following tables show results of a Governing survey of a random sample of 107 senior state and local government officials conducted June 4 - June 25. Participants were members of the Governing Exchange research community and are not representative of all public sector employees.

Overall, how satisfied are you with your job/working conditions?

Response	Percentage
Very satisfied	38%
Somewhat satisfied	40%
Somewhat dissatisfied	16%
Very dissatisfied	6%

Please rate your satisfaction regarding your organization’s performance in providing the following:

Rating	Very Satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Somewhat dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied
Work/life balance	36%	50%	11%	3%
Competitive pay	12%	38%	37%	12%
Competitive benefits	45%	31%	17%	7%
Promoting employee morale	13%	36%	30%	21%
Employee engagement	17%	33%	30%	21%
Advancement opportunities	10%	25%	40%	24%
Diversity	24%	50%	20%	6%
Training/development	22%	46%	27%	5%

Using the statements below, please identify what is permitted or available for employees within your organization:

Benefit	Yes	No	Don't know
Flex time	78%	21%	1%
Telecommuting	41%	57%	2%
Regular Training	74%	26%	0%
Mentoring	40%	45%	15%
Employee Recognition Programs	62%	36%	3%
Performance-based awards or bonuses	23%	75%	2%

Using the statements below, please describe your feelings about your job/role and overall working environment:

Work Environment	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I feel I can make a difference by working here	66%	25%	7%	1%
I feel valued here	41%	32%	17%	10%
My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills	19%	43%	26%	12%
Promotions in my work unit are based on merit	19%	36%	25%	20%
I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things	48%	29%	16%	7%
Creativity and innovation are rewarded	21%	39%	25%	14%
In my organization, leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce	19%	39%	21%	21%

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