Meeting the Employee Satisfaction Needs of Historically Marginalized Groups

This study examines how federal workplace programs meet employee satisfaction needs, especially for historically marginalized groups, including Black people, female employees, and people with disabilities. It uses the 2022 U.S. federal employee viewpoint survey data and multivariate OLS regressions. Findings indicate that although diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs positively affect employee satisfaction, the effects of DEIA programs on employee satisfaction are moderated by the historically marginalized groups examined. The study highlights the importance of policies that safeguard various employee groups against discrimination, biases, and workplace exclusion, thereby fostering desirable outcomes for all. It attests to the need for workplace policies to be fully aligned with the expectations of the various groups, rather than a one-size-fits-all.