Management and Performance Review of County Government ...

Jefferson County Employee Survey Results
The respondents seemed to believe that the work environment in Jefferson
County is adequate, but that it may be marred by unfair and unnecessary disparities
among employee salaries and workloads.
More than 57 percent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that Jefferson
County is an exciting and challenging place to work, while just 34 percent disagreed.
More than 50 percent, however, felt that workloads are not distributed equitably
among employees. Nearly three-quarters of respondents believed that raises and
promotions are not based on their individual efforts.
The respondents also felt that management does not value their opinions
adequately. Thirty-two percent felt that their input matters, but 56 percent did not.
Nearly 50 percent agreed that Jefferson County provides a safe work
environment, but 40 percent did not; and 56 percent agreed that employees have access
to the materials, supplies and equipment they need to perform their duties, while 37
percent did not. (Exhibit 2-1).
EXHIBIT 2-1
EMPLOYEES’ OPINIONS ON WORK ENVIRONMENT
Statement
Agree
No Opinion/
Do Not Know
Disagree
1. Jefferson County is an exciting and challenging place
to work.
2. Jefferson County employees who do not meet
expected work standards receive evaluations that
reflect such performance.
3. Employee promotions and pay increases are based
on individual productivity.
4. Work loads are distributed equitably among staff
members.
5. Employees have input into matters related to
improving work processes or identifying efficiencies.
6. Jefferson County provides a safe and secure work
environment for its employees.
7. Jefferson County employees have access to the
materials, supplies, and equipment needed to
perform their jobs.
57.2 % 8.3 % 34.5 %
17.7 % 23.8 % 58.5 %
9.4 % 15.8 % 74.7 %
33.2 % 12.1 % 54.7 %
32.1 % 11.5 % 56.4 %
49.3 % 10.5 % 40.2 %
56.0 % 6.4 % 37.6 %
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