Home Office Headquarters staff survey results
Updated 25 January 2013
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Autumn 2012 survey report for HQ |
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Returns 2402 |
Response rate 79% |
Engagement Index results |
Your engagement index is 57% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
The three elements of engagement are Say, Stay and Strive |
Say is to speak positively of the organisation |
B50. I am proud when I tell others I am part of the Home Office % Positive 57% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B51. I would recommend the Home Office as a great place to work % Positive 44% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Stay is being emotionally attached and committed to the organisation |
B52. I feel a strong personal attachment to the Home Office % Positive 43% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Strive is being motivated to do the best for the organisation |
B53. The Home Office inspires me to do the best in my job % Positive 39% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B54. The Home Office motivates me to help it achieve its objectives % Positive 37% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
The results for the engagement questions are shown in more detail later on in this report |
Drivers of engagement results |
Employee engagement is shaped by experiences at work, as measured by nine themes in the survey |
The following results show how you performed on each of these themes, ranked by the strength of association with engagement |
The themes which have the strongest association with engagement should be the focus for action |
Leadership and managing change Strength of association with engagement 4 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 36% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -14% This is a statistically significant difference |
My work Strength of association with engagement 3 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 74% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
My line manager Strength of association with engagement 3 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 66% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Organisational objectives and purpose Strength of association with engagement 2 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 82% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Pay and benefits Strength of association with engagement 2 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 37% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +7% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Learning and development Strength of association with engagement 2 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 50% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Resources and workload Strength of association with engagement 2 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 71% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Inclusion and fair treatment Strength of association with engagement 1 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 75% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
My team Strength of association with engagement 1 out of 4 |
Theme score % positive 78% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Top three key driver themes in more detail |
The three themes which have the strongest association with engagement are stated below |
Questions are ranked by difference from the Civil Service 2012 benchmark |
Leadership and managing change questions |
B47. The Home Office keeps me informed about matters that affect me % Positive 60% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B41. Senior managers in the Home Office are sufficiently visible % Positive 48% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
B42. I believe the actions of senior managers are consistent with Home Office values % Positive 40% |
Difference from previous survey -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B48. I have the opportunity to contribute my views before decisions are made that affect me % Positive 33% |
Difference from previous survey -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B49. I think it is safe to challenge the way things are done in the Home Office % Positive 38% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B40. I feel that the Home Office as a whole is managed well % Positive 39% |
Difference from previous survey -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B44. Overall, I have confidence in the decisions made by Home Office senior managers % Positive 35% |
Difference from previous survey -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
B45. I feel that change is managed well in the Home Office % Positive 23% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
B46. When changes are made in the Home Office they are usually for the better % Positive 18% |
Difference from previous survey -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -7% This is a statistically significant difference |
B43. I believe that the Executive Management Board has a clear vision for the future of the Home Office % Positive 28% |
Difference from previous survey -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -12% This is a statistically significant difference |
My work questions |
B04. I feel involved in the decisions that affect my work % Positive 59% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
B05. I have a choice in deciding how I do my work % Positive 75% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B01. I am interested in my work % Positive 90% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
B02. I am sufficiently challenged by my work % Positive 76% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
B03. My work gives me a sense of personal accomplishment % Positive 71% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
My line manager questions |
B18. Poor performance is dealt with effectively in my team % Positive 40% |
Difference from previous survey +1% |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B14. My manager recognises when I have done my job well % Positive 79% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
B17. I think that my performance is evaluated fairly % Positive 64% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
B11. My manager is open to my ideas % Positive 80% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
B10. My manager is considerate of my life outside work % Positive 81% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
B09. My manager motivates me to be more effective in my job % Positive 66% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
B16. The feedback I receive helps me to improve my performance % Positive 60% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
B15. I receive regular feedback on my performance % Positive 63% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% |
B13. Overall, I have confidence in the decisions made by my manager % Positive 71% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% |
B12. My manager helps me to understand how I contribute to Home Office objectives % Positive 57% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Results of all questions in theme order |
My work questions |
B01. I am interested in my work |
% strongly agree 42% |
% agree 48% |
% neither 6% |
% disagree 3% |
% strongly disagree 1% |
% Positive 90% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B02. I am sufficiently challenged by my work |
% strongly agree 32% |
% agree 44% |
% neither 13% |
% disagree 9% |
% strongly disagree 2% |
% Positive 76% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
B03. My work gives me a sense of personal accomplishment |
% strongly agree 25% |
% agree 46% |
% neither 16% |
% disagree 10% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 71% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -7% This is a statistically significant difference |
B04. I feel involved in the decisions that affect my work |
% strongly agree 16% |
% agree 43% |
% neither 19% |
% disagree 15% |
% strongly disagree 7% |
% Positive 59% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers 0% |
B05. I have a choice in deciding how I do my work |
% strongly agree 26% |
% agree 49% |
% neither 13% |
% disagree 9% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 75% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Organisational objectives and purpose questions |
B06. I have a clear understanding of Home Office purpose |
% strongly agree 25% |
% agree 59% |
% neither 11% |
% disagree 4% |
% strongly disagree 1% |
% Positive 84% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
B07. I have a clear understanding of Home Office objectives |
% strongly agree 22% |
% agree 58% |
% neither 14% |
% disagree 5% |
% strongly disagree 1% |
% Positive 80% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
B08. I understand how my work contributes to Home Office objectives |
% strongly agree 25% |
% agree 56% |
% neither 13% |
% disagree 4% |
% strongly disagree 1% |
% Positive 81% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
My line manager questions |
B09. My manager motivates me to be more effective in my job |
% strongly agree 22% |
% agree 44% |
% neither 18% |
% disagree 10% |
% strongly disagree 6% |
% Positive 66% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B10. My manager is considerate of my life outside work |
% strongly agree 39% |
% agree 42% |
% neither 12% |
% disagree 5% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 81% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B11. My manager is open to my ideas |
% strongly agree 34% |
% agree 45% |
% neither 12% |
% disagree 6% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 80% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B12. My manager helps me to understand how I contribute to Home Office objectives |
% strongly agree 15% |
% agree 42% |
% neither 28% |
% disagree 11% |
% strongly disagree 4% |
% Positive 57% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -9% This is a statistically significant difference |
B13. Overall, I have confidence in the decisions made by my manager |
% strongly agree 27% |
% agree 44% |
% neither 17% |
% disagree 7% |
% strongly disagree 5% |
% Positive 71% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% |
Difference from CS High Performers -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
B14. My manager recognises when I have done my job well |
% strongly agree 32% |
% agree 47% |
% neither 13% |
% disagree 6% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 79% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
B15. I receive regular feedback on my performance |
% strongly agree 19% |
% agree 44% |
% neither 19% |
% disagree 13% |
% strongly disagree 5% |
% Positive 63% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% |
Difference from CS High Performers -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
B16. The feedback I receive helps me to improve my performance |
% strongly agree 18% |
% agree 42% |
% neither 25% |
% disagree 10% |
% strongly disagree 5% |
% Positive 60% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B17. I think that my performance is evaluated fairly |
% strongly agree 18% |
% agree 46% |
% neither 23% |
% disagree 8% |
% strongly disagree 5% |
% Positive 64% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
B18. Poor performance is dealt with effectively in my team |
% strongly agree 8% |
% agree 32% |
% neither 38% |
% disagree 14% |
% strongly disagree 9% |
% Positive 40% |
Difference from previous survey +1% |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
My team questions |
B19. The people in my team can be relied upon to help when things get difficult in my job |
% strongly agree 34% |
% agree 48% |
% neither 11% |
% disagree 6% |
% strongly disagree 1% |
% Positive 82% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
B20. The people in my team work together to find ways to improve the service we provide |
% strongly agree 29% |
% agree 50% |
% neither 13% |
% disagree 6% |
% strongly disagree 2% |
% Positive 79% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B21. The people in my team are encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things |
% strongly agree 26% |
% agree 47% |
% neither 16% |
% disagree 8% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 73% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Learning and development questions |
B22. I am able to access the right learning and development opportunities when I need to |
% strongly agree 11% |
% agree 48% |
% neither 24% |
% disagree 14% |
% strongly disagree 4% |
% Positive 59% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
B23. Learning and development activities I have completed in the past 12 months have helped to improve my performance |
% strongly agree 10% |
% agree 39% |
% neither 36% |
% disagree 11% |
% strongly disagree 4% |
% Positive 49% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B24. There are opportunities for me to develop my career in the Home Office |
% strongly agree 9% |
% agree 35% |
% neither 26% |
% disagree 19% |
% strongly disagree 12% |
% Positive 44% |
Difference from previous survey +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +8% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
B25. Learning and development activities I have completed while working for the Home Office are helping me to develop my career |
% strongly agree 10% |
% agree 38% |
% neither 31% |
% disagree 14% |
% strongly disagree 7% |
% Positive 48% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +8% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Inclusion and fair treatment questions |
B26. I am treated fairly at work |
% strongly agree 24% |
% agree 54% |
% neither 12% |
% disagree 7% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 78% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B27. I am treated with respect by the people I work with |
% strongly agree 28% |
% agree 54% |
% neither 11% |
% disagree 4% |
% strongly disagree 2% |
% Positive 83% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
B28. I feel valued for the work I do |
% strongly agree 18% |
% agree 46% |
% neither 18% |
% disagree 12% |
% strongly disagree 6% |
% Positive 64% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B29. I think that the Home Office respects individual differences (e.g. cultures, working styles, backgrounds, ideas, etc) |
% strongly agree 23% |
% agree 50% |
% neither 16% |
% disagree 7% |
% strongly disagree 4% |
% Positive 74% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Resources and workload questions |
B30. In my job, I am clear what is expected of me |
% strongly agree 20% |
% agree 58% |
% neither 12% |
% disagree 8% |
% strongly disagree 2% |
% Positive 78% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -8% This is a statistically significant difference |
B31. I get the information I need to do my job well |
% strongly agree 14% |
% agree 53% |
% neither 19% |
% disagree 11% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 67% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
B32. I have clear work objectives |
% strongly agree 17% |
% agree 54% |
% neither 15% |
% disagree 10% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 71% |
Difference from previous survey +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -8% This is a statistically significant difference |
B33. I have the skills I need to do my job effectively |
% strongly agree 26% |
% agree 61% |
% neither 10% |
% disagree 3% |
% strongly disagree 1% |
% Positive 87% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
B34. I have the tools I need to do my job effectively |
% strongly agree 15% |
% agree 55% |
% neither 17% |
% disagree 10% |
% strongly disagree 3% |
% Positive 70% |
Difference from previous survey +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
B35. I have an acceptable workload |
% strongly agree 8% |
% agree 50% |
% neither 19% |
% disagree 17% |
% strongly disagree 6% |
% Positive 58% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -8% This is a statistically significant difference |
B36. I achieve a good balance between my work life and my private life |
% strongly agree 14% |
% agree 50% |
% neither 16% |
% disagree 14% |
% strongly disagree 5% |
% Positive 64% |
Difference from previous survey +1% |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -9% This is a statistically significant difference |
Pay and benefits questions |
B37. I feel that my pay adequately reflects my performance |
% strongly agree 5% |
% agree 35% |
% neither 22% |
% disagree 26% |
% strongly disagree 12% |
% Positive 40% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +9% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
B38. I am satisfied with the total benefits package |
% strongly agree 4% |
% agree 34% |
% neither 26% |
% disagree 24% |
% strongly disagree 12% |
% Positive 38% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
B39. Compared to people doing a similar job in other organisations I feel my pay is reasonable |
% strongly agree 5% |
% agree 28% |
% neither 24% |
% disagree 27% |
% strongly disagree 17% |
% Positive 33% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +7% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers 0% |
Leadership and managing change questions |
B40. I feel that the Home Office as a whole is managed well |
% strongly agree 3% |
% agree 37% |
% neither 33% |
% disagree 20% |
% strongly disagree 7% |
% Positive 39% |
Difference from previous survey -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -17% This is a statistically significant difference |
B41. Senior managers in the Home Office are sufficiently visible |
% strongly agree 7% |
% agree 41% |
% neither 24% |
% disagree 20% |
% strongly disagree 8% |
% Positive 48% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -12% This is a statistically significant difference |
B42. I believe the actions of senior managers are consistent with Home Office values |
% strongly agree 5% |
% agree 35% |
% neither 37% |
% disagree 15% |
% strongly disagree 8% |
% Positive 40% |
Difference from previous survey -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -14% This is a statistically significant difference |
B43. I believe that the Executive Management Board has a clear vision for the future of the Home Office |
% strongly agree 3% |
% agree 25% |
% neither 52% |
% disagree 13% |
% strongly disagree 6% |
% Positive 28% |
Difference from previous survey -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -12% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -24% This is a statistically significant difference |
B44. Overall, I have confidence in the decisions made by Home Office senior managers |
% strongly agree 3% |
% agree 32% |
% neither 40% |
% disagree 17% |
% strongly disagree 8% |
% Positive 35% |
Difference from previous survey -5% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -16% This is a statistically significant difference |
B45. I feel that change is managed well in the Home Office |
% strongly agree 2% |
% agree 21% |
% neither 35% |
% disagree 31% |
% strongly disagree 11% |
% Positive 23% |
Difference from previous survey -1% |
Difference from CS2012 -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -16% This is a statistically significant difference |
B46. When changes are made in the Home Office they are usually for the better |
% strongly agree 2% |
% agree 16% |
% neither 47% |
% disagree 27% |
% strongly disagree 9% |
% Positive 18% |
Difference from previous survey -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -7% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -18% This is a statistically significant difference |
B47. The Home Office keeps me informed about matters that affect me |
% strongly agree 6% |
% agree 54% |
% neither 25% |
% disagree 11% |
% strongly disagree 4% |
% Positive 60% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
B48. I have the opportunity to contribute my views before decisions are made that affect me |
% strongly agree 4% |
% agree 29% |
% neither 32% |
% disagree 26% |
% strongly disagree 9% |
% Positive 33% |
Difference from previous survey -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -9% This is a statistically significant difference |
B49. I think it is safe to challenge the way things are done in the Home Office |
% strongly agree 5% |
% agree 33% |
% neither 32% |
% disagree 20% |
% strongly disagree 10% |
% Positive 38% |
Difference from previous survey -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -9% This is a statistically significant difference |
Engagement questions |
B50. I am proud when I tell others I am part of the Home Office |
% strongly agree 13% |
% agree 43% |
% neither 30% |
% disagree 10% |
% strongly disagree 4% |
% Positive 57% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -8% This is a statistically significant difference |
B51. I would recommend the Home Office as a great place to work |
% strongly agree 9% |
% agree 35% |
% neither 35% |
% disagree 15% |
% strongly disagree 6% |
% Positive 44% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -14% This is a statistically significant difference |
B52. I feel a strong personal attachment to the Home Office |
% strongly agree 11% |
% agree 32% |
% neither 32% |
% disagree 19% |
% strongly disagree 6% |
% Positive 43% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -9% This is a statistically significant difference |
B53. The Home Office inspires me to do the best in my job |
% strongly agree 8% |
% agree 31% |
% neither 38% |
% disagree 17% |
% strongly disagree 6% |
% Positive 39% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -10% This is a statistically significant difference |
B54. The Home Office motivates me to help it achieve its objectives |
% strongly agree 7% |
% agree 30% |
% neither 39% |
% disagree 17% |
% strongly disagree 7% |
% Positive 37% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -10% This is a statistically significant difference |
Taking action questions |
B55. I believe that senior managers in the Home Office will take action on the results from this survey |
% strongly agree 7% |
% agree 38% |
% neither 28% |
% disagree 18% |
% strongly disagree 9% |
% Positive 45% |
Difference from previous survey -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -9% This is a statistically significant difference |
B56. I believe that managers where I work will take action on the results from this survey |
% strongly agree 14% |
% agree 43% |
% neither 21% |
% disagree 13% |
% strongly disagree 9% |
% Positive 58% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -2% This is a statistically significant difference |
B57. Where I work, I think effective action has been taken on the results of the last survey |
% strongly agree 9% |
% agree 29% |
% neither 37% |
% disagree 16% |
% strongly disagree 10% |
% Positive 37% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
Difference from CS2012 +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Your plans for the future questions |
C01. Which of the following statements most reflects your current thoughts about working for the Home Office |
I want to leave the Home Office as soon as possible 8% |
Difference from previous survey +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
I want to leave the Home Office within the next 12 months 18% |
Difference from previous survey +3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
I want to stay working for the Home Office for at least the next year 36% |
Difference from previous survey +1% |
Difference from CS2012 +7% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
I want to stay working for the Home Office for at least the next three years 38% |
Difference from previous survey -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 -14% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -22% This is a statistically significant difference |
The Civil Service Code questions |
Differences are based on % Yes score |
D01. Are you aware of the Civil Service Code? % Yes 92% % No 8% |
Difference from previous survey +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 +4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS High Performers -1% This is a statistically significant difference |
D02. Are you aware of how to raise a concern under the Civil Service Code? % Yes 63% % No 37% |
Difference from previous survey +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -6% This is a statistically significant difference |
D03. Are you confident that if you raised a concern under the Civil Service Code in the Home Office it would be investigated properly? % Yes 67% % No 33% |
Difference from previous survey -3% This is a statistically significant difference |
Difference from CS2012 0% |
Difference from CS High Performers -4% This is a statistically significant difference |
Discrimination, harassment and bullying questions |
E01. During the past 12 months, have you personally experienced discrimination at work |
2012 scores % Yes 11% |
% No 81% |
% Prefer not to say 8% |
2011 scores % Yes 10% |
% No 82% |
% Prefer not to say 7% |
CS 2012 scores % Yes 10% |
% No 81% |
% Prefer not to say 9% |
E02 is for respondents who selected Yes to question E01 |
E02. On which of the following grounds have you personally experienced discrimination in the past 12 months |
Counts fewer that ten responses are not reported |
Age 31 responses |
Caring responsibilities 21 responses |
Disability 32 responses |
Ethnic background 28 responses |
Gender 24 responses |
Gender reassignment or perceived gender data withheld due to anonymity |
Grade, pay band or responsibility level 103 responses |
Main spoken/written language or language ability 16 responses |
Religion or belief data withheld due to anonymity |
Sexual orientation data withheld due to anonymity |
Social or educational background 15 responses |
Working location 35 responses |
Working pattern 69 responses |
Any other grounds 69 responses |
Prefer not to say 30 responses |
E03. During the past 12 months, have you personally experienced bullying or harassment at work |
2012 scores % Yes 13% |
% No 81% |
% Prefer not to say 6% |
2011 scores % Yes 12% |
% No 81% |
% Prefer not to say 7% |
CS 2012 scores % Yes 10% |
% No 83% |
% Prefer not to say 7% |
E04 is for respondents who selected Yes to question E03 |
E04. Who were you bullied or harassed by at work in the past 12 months |
Counts fewer that ten responses are not reported |
A colleague 64 responses |
Your manager 106 responses |
Another manager in my part of the Home Office 95 responses |
Someone you manage 12 responses |
Someone who works for another part of the Home Office 42 responses |
A member of the public data withheld due to anonymity |
Someone else 15 responses |
Prefer not to say 38 responses |
HQ local questions |
F01. Within the Home Office opportunities for selection are fair |
% strongly agree 5% |
% agree 35% |
% neither 28% |
% disagree 23% |
% strongly disagree 8% |
% Positive 40% |
Difference from previous survey +1% |
F02. The Home Office Executive Management Board is sufficiently visible |
% strongly agree 3% |
% agree 22% |
% neither 35% |
% disagree 31% |
% strongly disagree 9% |
% Positive 25% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
F03. Senior managers where I work inspire staff with a positive vision |
% strongly agree 10% |
% agree 38% |
% neither 27% |
% disagree 16% |
% strongly disagree 9% |
% Positive 48% |
Difference from previous survey 0% |
F04. If you answered yes to the question 'During the past 12 months, have you personally experienced bullying or harassment at work', did you report it? |
% Yes 38% |
% No 62% |
% Positive 38% |
Difference from previous survey +6% This is a statistically significant difference |
F05. Have you taken part in any volunteering activity or given unpaid help to a club, group or organisation in the last 12 months? |
% Yes 39% |
% No 61% |
% Positive 39% |
Difference from previous survey +2% This is a statistically significant difference |
F06. Have you taken any special leave from your job in the past 12 months to take part in volunteering activity or giving of unpaid help? |
% Yes 8% |
% No 92% |
% Positive 8% |
Difference from previous survey +1% This is a statistically significant difference |
F07. Have you seen or heard communications about the Home Office We Want To Be programme? |
% Yes 87% |
% No 13% |
% Positive 87% |
Difference from previous survey is not available |
F08. Have you seen changes as a result of the Home Office We Want To Be programme? |
% Yes 24% |
% No 76% |
% Positive 24% |
Difference from previous survey is not available |
F09. I am aware that Civil Service Learning is the first place to go for learning and development opportunities that are open to all civil servants |
% Yes 80% |
% No 20% |
% Positive 80% |
Difference from previous survey is not available |
F10. I review my learning and development needs with my manager on a regular basis |
% strongly agree 9% |
% agree 45% |
% neither 24% |
% disagree 17% |
% strongly disagree 5% |
% Positive 54% |
Difference from previous survey is not available |
Appendix |
Glossary of key terms |
% positive is the proportion who selected either "agree" or "strongly agree" for a question |
or all questions within a theme in the case of the theme score % positive |
Comparisons to the previous survey relate to the results from the 2011 Civil Service People Survey |
Where a question is flagged as changed since the last survey comparisons should be treated with caution as changes to wording may affect how people respond |
The CS2012 benchmark is the median percent positive across all organisations that participated in the 2012 Civil Service People Survey |
For each question, the CS High Performers is the upper quartile score across all organisations that have taken part in the 2012 Civil Service People Survey |
Rounding |
Results are presented as whole numbers for ease of reading, with rounding performed at the last stage of calculation for maximum accuracy |
Statistical significance |
Statistical testing has been carried out on the comparisons between this year's results and your previous survey |
CS2012 results and CS High Performers results to identify differences that are statistically significant |
You can therefore be confident that the difference represents a real difference in opinion between the results |
The employee engagement index |
The survey includes five questions that make up the engagement index (B50-B54) |
The index score represents the average level of engagement in that unit and ranges from 0 to 100 |
An index score of 0 represents all respondents in that unit saying they strongly disagree to all five engagement questions |
a score of 100 represents all respondents saying they strongly agree to all five engagement questions |
The drivers of engagement |
While the engagement index shows the average level of engagement, it does not show what you can do to improve engagement |
Nine themes have been included in the survey to measure employees experiences at work |
A statistical technique, stepwise regression, is used to identify the extent to which each of these themes has an association with engagement |
The themes identified as having an association are called the Drivers of engagement |
The strength of association with engagement varies by theme and is rated out of 4 |
Themes rated 4 out of 4 have the strongest association with engagement |
Confidentiality |
This survey was carried out as part of the 2012 Civil Service People Survey |
This is managed by the Cabinet Office on behalf of all the participating organisations |
The Cabinet Office commissioned ORC International to carry out the survey |
ORC International is a member of the Market Research Society, and is bound by their strict code of conduct and confidentiality rules |
These rules do not allow for the breakdown of the results to the extent where the anonymity of individuals may be compromised |
Groups of less than 10 respondents will not be reported on |
however their responses do contribute to the overall scores for the unit and organisation they belong to and the overall Civil Service results |
End of report |