1 OHR Pulse Survey

OHR Pulse Survey (April2015)

Thank you for participating in this brief OHR Pulse Survey! Your valuable input will help make
OHR a stronger and more effective organization.
This survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and individual responses will
remain anonymous. Results will be compiled by the Survey Team in the HR Systems Analytics
and Information Division, and summary reports will be provided to the OHR Leadership Team.
If you would like to finish the survey in another session, please use the “save and continue
later” feature found at the top of the screen. For any technical difficulties with the survey, please
contact HRSystemsSupport@mailnih.gov.

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Demographic Questions
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1. Are you a contractor? *
Yes
No

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What grade level are you? (Select one)
GS11 or below
GS12-GS13, or equivalent C.O.
GS14 or above, or equivalent C.O.

Retention Questions
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2. What is the likelihood that you would consider leaving NIH OHR within the next
Very
Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very
Likely

12 months (year)?

Very
Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very
Likely

1-3 years?

Very
Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very
Likely

4-10 years?

Very
Unlikely

Unlikely

Neutral

Likely

Very
Likely

Retention Questions
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3. What factors would cause you to consider leaving OHR? [Select the top three]
Appointment Expired
Career Change
Child Care
Commute
Conflict of Interests/ Ethics Issues
Continued Education
Developmental/ Growth Opportunities
Division/Office Senior Leadership
Elder Care
Promotion/ Advancement Potential
Recognition
Relocation
Retirement
Supervisor
Work Duties or Responsibilities
Workload
Workplace Conflict
Workplace Flexibility (e.g. Flexible/Compressed Schedule, Telework)
Other (please specify)

4. How influential have the following factors been in your decision to remain with NIH OHR?
Not at all
Influential

Slightly
Influential

Moderately
Influential

Very
Influential

Extremely
Influential

Connection to the NIH
Mission

Not at
all
Influential

Slightly
Influential

Moderately
Influential

Very
Influential

Extremely
Influential

Coworkers

Not at
all
Influential

Slightly
Influential

Moderately
Influential

Very
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Extremely
Influential

Current Pay

Not at
all
Influential

Slightly
Influential

Moderately
Influential

Very
Influential

Extremely
Influential

Developmental
Opportunities

Not at
all
Influential

Slightly
Influential

Moderately
Influential

Very
Influential

Extremely
Influential

Growth/ Promotion
Potential

Not at
all
Influential

Slightly
Influential

Moderately
Influential

Very
Influential

Extremely
Influential

Recognition for/
Appreciation of Work

Not at
all
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Slightly
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Moderately
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Very
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Type of Work

Not at
all
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Moderately
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Very
Influential

Extremely
Influential

Workplace Flexibility
(e.g.
Flexible/Compressed
Schedule, Telework)

Not at
all
Influential

Slightly
Influential

Moderately
Influential

Very
Influential

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Influential

Your Direct Supervisor

Not at
all
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Slightly
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Influential

Engagement/ Satisfaction Questions

5. Please rate the extent to which you agree with the following statements:
Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

I have sufficient
resources (for
example, people,
materials, budget)
to get my job done

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

I feel that my job is
important to NIH's
mission

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

I am committed to
NIH OHR

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

I would
recommend NIH
OHR as a great
place to work

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

My supervisor
encourages my
development

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

Hidden unless: (((((Question "I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials,
budget) to get my job done" is one of the following answers ("Strongly Disagree","Disagree")
OR Question "I feel that my job is important to NIH's mission" is one of the following answers
("Strongly Disagree","Disagree")) OR Question "I feel challenged in my job" is one of the
following answers ("Strongly Disagree","Disagree")) OR Question "I am committed to NIH
OHR" is one of the following answers ("Strongly Disagree","Disagree")) OR Question "I would
recommend NIH OHR as a great place to work" is one of the following answers ("Strongly
Disagree","Disagree")) OR Question "My supervisor encourages my development" is one of the
following answers ("Strongly Disagree","Disagree"))
You have indicated disagreement with one or more of the statements above, please elaborate.

6. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following:
Very
Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very
Satisfied

Not
Applicable

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Recognition for
your
accomplishments
at work

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very
Satisfied

Not
Applicable

Overall
satisfaction with
NIH OHR

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very
Satisfied

Not
Applicable

Support from
your
supervisor(s)

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very
Satisfied

Not
Applicable

Opportunities at
work to learn or
grow

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very
Satisfied

Not
Applicable

Communication
received from
supervisor(s)

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very
Satisfied

Not
Applicable

Opportunities for
workplace
flexibility (e.g.,
telework and
flexible
schedules)

Very
Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very
Satisfied

Not
Applicable

Hidden unless: (((((Question "Recognition for your accomplishments at work" is one of the
following answers ("Very Dissatisfied","Dissatisfied") OR Question "Overall satisfaction with
NIH OHR" is one of the following answers ("Very Dissatisfied","Dissatisfied")) OR Question
"Support from your supervisor(s)" is one of the following answers ("Very
Dissatisfied","Dissatisfied")) OR Question "Opportunities at work to learn or grow" is one of the
following answers ("Very Dissatisfied","Dissatisfied")) OR Question "Communication received
from supervisor(s)" is one of the following answers ("Very Dissatisfied","Dissatisfied")) OR
Question "Opportunities for workplace flexibility (e.g., telework and flexible schedules)" is one
of the following answers ("Very Dissatisfied","Dissatisfied"))
You have indicated dissatisfaction with one or more of the statements above, please elaborate.

7. Please rate the extent to which you agree with the following statements:
Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

I am able to apply
my knowledge and
skills at work

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

My supervisor
gives me useful
feedback that
helps me improve
my performance

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

I have adequate
opportunities for
professional
growth in NIHOHR

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Not
Applicable

Hidden unless: Question "I am able to apply my knowledge and skills at work" is one of
the following answers ("Strongly Disagree","Disagree","Neutral")
8. What would help you apply your knowledge and skills at work?

Hidden unless: Question "My supervisor gives me useful feedback that helps me improve
my performance" is one of the following answers ("Strongly Disagree","Disagree","Neutral")
9. How could your supervisor provide more useful feedback to improve your performance?

Hidden unless: Question "I have adequate opportunities for professional growth in NIHOHR" is one of the following answers ("Strongly Disagree","Disagree","Neutral")
10. What additional opportunities would you like to be presented?

Organization and Open Questions

11. Select the division in which you currently work. *
CSD
CSSED
HRSAID
OD (includes Division Directors, ADAM, ESG, PPAG, & OHR Interns)
WRD
WSDD

12. How many years have you worked in:
Number of Years

NIH OHR

Less than 1 Year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8-15 Years
Number of Years Greater than 15 Years

13. What is the main thing you would change within:
Your
Division
OHR

14. What do you most look forward to when you come to work?

Thank You!

Thank you for taking our survey. Your response is very important to us.