Federal Employee Morale and Engagement Soar in 2023, According to OPM Survey Data

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released the results of the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), which showed high job satisfaction among federal employees but low participation in the survey. Over 600,000 workers from 80 executive agencies participated in the survey, making it the largest survey of government workers. OPM highlighted the increase in employee engagement and satisfaction with respective organizations, as well as the importance of workplace flexibilities and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Participation in the survey increased to 39 percent from 35 percent in 2022.