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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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Veterans Health Administration - Veterans Affairs
At a Glance


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Mission:
Provides primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services to U.S. veterans.

Overall rank: 80
Overall score: 64.8
Number of employees: 182126
Employee trend: 170644(Sept. 01), 170144(Sept. 02), 176322(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: VA
Other locations: Facilities located in every state across the U.S.

People who joined the agency in 2003: 12607 (7% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 10879
People who left the agency in 2003: 11807 (7% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 12472

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 41%
Female 59%
White 63%
Black 24%
Hispanic 7%
American Indian 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6%
Self-reported disability 7%

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 67.4 53
Women 63 80
Under 40 61.1 114
40 and over 65.5 58
White 65.4 70
Black 64.8 52
American Indian 48.9 86
Hispanic 69.2 62
Asian/Pacific Islander 60.2 123

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 81.1 15
Strategic management 62 42
Teamwork 71.2 108
Effective leadership 53 89
Performance-based rewards & advancement 41.5 178
Training & development 65.9 42
Support for diversity 61.2 82
Pay & benefits 59.3 180
Family friendly culture & benefits 32.2 124
Work/life balance 64.3 116

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