Results <br /> What follows are key results. The purpose of this section is to highlight statistically and <br /> substantively significant relationships between factors associated with employee satisfaction, <br /> engagement and efficacy, identify differences between groups, and use an analysis of responses <br /> to open -ended questions to further illustrate workplace issues. Results discussed below are City- <br /> wide unless otherwise noted. For tables containing comprehensive numerical results in survey <br /> instrument order, see the Appendix. <br /> What Matters Most: Factors Related to Three Important Employee Outcomes <br /> What follows is a series of charts showing the factors most closely related to three important <br /> employee outcomes: satisfaction, engagement, and efficacy. <br /> Employees' sense of fairness in growth and advancement opportunities was the factor most <br /> closely related to employee satisfaction, engagement and efficacy. <br /> Top 10 factors associated with highly satisfied employees <br /> City employees are given growth and advancement opportuntiies 69% <br /> in a fair and equitable manner. <br /> At work, my opinions seem to count. 63% <br /> The City values the work I do. 63% <br /> Communication among employees is effective between my 63% <br /> department and other departments. <br /> Someone at work encourages my professional development 63% <br /> My employer supports my efforts to stay aware of new 61° /0 <br /> developments in my field. <br /> The City's role in the community makes me feel that my job is 61% <br /> important. <br /> My job uses my talents well. 60% <br /> I am satisfied with the quality of information I receive regarding - 60% <br /> trainling opportunities. <br /> At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day. 60% <br /> 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% <br /> Percent who agree rather than disagree with each statement who rate high on the satisfaction index <br /> 6 <br />