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§ 2736f. Efforts to improve retention and prevent retaliation
(a) Streamlined reporting
(b) Required annual surveys
(1) In general
(2) Open-ended responses
(3) Survey questionsThe survey shall include questions regarding—
(A) work-life balance;
(B) compensation and benefits;
(C) career development opportunities;
(D) the performance evaluation and promotion process, including fairness and transparency;
(E) communication channels and effectiveness;
(F) leadership and management;
(G) organizational culture;
(H) awareness and effectiveness of complaint measures;
(I) accessibility and accommodations;
(J) availability of transportation to and from a work station;
(K) information technology infrastructure functionality and accessibility;
(L) the employee’s understanding of the Department’s structure, mission, and goals;
(M) alignment and relevance of work to the Department’s mission;
(N) sense of empowerment to affect positive change; and
(O) experiences with harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other events that contribute to attrition and negatively impact work culture and productivity.
(c) Required exit surveys
(1) In general
(2) ScopeThe exit surveys conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall—
(A) be designed to gather insights and feedback from departing employees regarding—
(i) their reasons for leaving, including caretaking responsibilities, career limitations for partner or spouse, and discrimination, harassment, or retaliation;
(ii) their overall experience with the Department; and
(iii) any suggestions for improvement; and
(B) include questions related to—
(i) the employee’s reasons for leaving;
(ii) job satisfaction;
(iii) work environment;
(iv) professional growth opportunities;
(v) leadership effectiveness;
(vi) suggestions for enhancing the Department’s performance; and
(vii) if applicable, the name and industry of the employee’s future employer.
(3) Compilation of results
(d) Pilot surveys
(e) Report
(f) Retaliation prevention efforts
(1) Employee evaluation
(A) In general
(B) Effective date
(2) Retaliation prevention guidance
(Pub. L. 118–31, div. F, title LXII, § 6211, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 976.)