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. 2022 Oct 12;29(Suppl 1 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey 2021):S22–S34. doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000001659

TABLE 2. Satisfaction and Perceptions About Organization, Supervisor, and Workplace Among the Big Cities Health Coalition Governmental Public Health Workforce, 2017 and 2021a.

2017 2021
Satisfaction
I am satisfied with my job.b 81 80-82 76 75-77
I am satisfied with my organization.b 71 70-72 65 64-66
I am satisfied with my pay.b 59 58-60 53 51-54
Perceptions about organizationc
Employees learn from one another as they do their work. 83 82-84 82 81-83
My organization prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. ... ... 70 69-71
Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds. 72 70-73 70 69-71
Supervisors in my work unit support employee development. 71 70-72 69 68-71
I recommend my organization as a good place to work.b 72 71-73 65 64-66
Employees have sufficient training to fully utilize technology. 54 53-56 53 52-54
Communication between senior leadership and employees is good.b 48 47-49 45 44-47
Creativity and innovation are rewarded.b 45 44-47 43 42-44
Perceptions about supervisorc
My supervisor treats me with respect.b 83 82-84 85 85-86
My supervisor and I have a good working relationship.b 82 81-83 83 82-84
My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my leadership skills. 68 67-69 68 67-69
Perceptions about workplacec
The work I do is important.b 95 94-95 93 92-94
I am determined to give my best effort at work every day.b 94 94-95 91 90-91
I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities.b 89 88-90 86 85-87
I feel completely involved in my work.b 83 82-84 77 75-78
I am satisfied that I have the opportunities to apply my talents.b 69 67-70 67 65-68
I have had opportunities to learn and grow in my position.b 70 69-71 67 66-69
My training needs are assessed.b 54 53-55 50 49-52

aShown as estimate (95% confidence interval). Estimate represents percentage of staff who say that they are “somewhat/very satisfied” (satisfaction items) or “agree/strongly agree” (perceptions items) with a particular item in a given year.

bDifferences between years are statistically significant at P < .05.

cSorted from least to greatest based on 2021 estimates.