Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Presented by Carol Blair Johnston,Director, Human Resources Division
Overview
Established in September 2001 by Senate Bill 799
Direct source for employees to provide feedback regarding reasonsfor leaving state employment
Internal ProceduresEmployees are encouraged to complete the on-line survey
Unique ID generated for employees who voluntarily separate
Survey is confidential
The Survey Instrument
The Survey Instrument
The Survey Instrument
The Survey Instrument
The Survey Instrument
The Survey Instrument
The Survey Instrument
Survey Reports
All participating state agencies
Specific reports for TDCJ
Reasons for leaving
Employee comments
Summary Information
Top Five Reasons for Leaving
Better pay/benefits
23.4%
Retirement
17.9%
Poor working conditions/environment
10.9%
No or little career advancement
8.4%
Relocation (self, spouse,
companion)
8.3%
All Participating State Agencies
Top Five Reasons for Leaving
Better pay/benefits 22.4%
Poor working conditions/environment 12.3%
Retirement 12.0%
Personal or family health 10.8%
Relocation (self, spouse, companion)
9.4%
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Would You Return?
74%Said “Yes”
26%Said “No”
68%Said “Yes”
32%Said “No”
TDCJState Agencies
Top Five Areas for Change
Compensation/benefits
Management/employee relations
Employee rewards/recognition
Work environment
Training
All Participating State Agencies
Top Five Areas for Change
Compensation/benefits
Management/employee relations
Employee rewards/recognition
Work environment
Training
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Payoff
Policy changes
Program changes
Working conditions
Information made available to ourLegislative leadership
Questions
Carol Blair Johnston,Director, TDCJ Human Resources Division
(936) 437-4020
Stacey McClure,Texas State Auditor’s Office
(512) 936-9632