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2025 Federal Employee Survey Canceled, Critics Voice Concerns

8/20/2025

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The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is canceled for 2025 due to delays and a shift in focus by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
OPM will revise the survey, eliminating questions on diversity and inclusion added by the Biden administration.
Critics claim the cancellation limits access to important data on employee satisfaction and performance.
Some propose that agencies conduct their own surveys for faster insights into workplace culture.

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Story summary

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is canceled for 2025 due to delays and a shift in focus by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
OPM will revise the survey, eliminating questions on diversity and inclusion added by the Biden administration.
Critics claim the cancellation limits access to important data on employee satisfaction and performance.
Some propose that agencies conduct their own surveys for faster insights into workplace culture.