"The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is a tool that measures employees' perceptions of whether, and to what extent, conditions characterizing successful organizations are present in their agencies. Survey results provide valuable insight into the challenges agency leaders face in ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce and how well they are responding."
A recent Gallup Poll shows that "Americans' Satisfaction With Job Aspects Up From 2005." Seee results of the survey HERE.
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