Dear Colleagues,

The 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) closes this Friday, July 7. It's your last chance to share your opinions about how we can work together to make USDA one of the best places to work in federal government. If you haven't done so already, please search your inbox for the phrase, "2023 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey" and follow the directions that lead to your personalized link. Your individual responses to the survey are confidential and anonymous. All of us on the USDA leadership team take your feedback seriously and we plan to implement your suggestions in a way that improves the workplace for current employees and attracts new members to our team. The FEVS is a great opportunity for you to shape the future of our organization.

USDA is within striking distance of our 2022 participation rate. Your feedback will play an important role in ensuring broad participation and getting us over the finish line. Thank you to those who have already taken the time to "share your truth" through the survey and to everyone else, we look forward to hearing from you by Friday's deadline.

Sincerely,
Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack