2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Privy Council Office by Question 23. Are you a supervisor?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 48 35 10 6 0 2 0 84 6 150
2017 Non-supervisor 44 33 10 8 2 3 0 79 10 338
2014 Supervisor 46 36 11 2 1 4 1 86 3 159
2014 Non-supervisor 42 31 14 4 2 6 1 79 6 473

Question 2. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 49 37 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 150
2017 Non-supervisor 48 33 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 336
2014 Supervisor 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 2 159
2014 Non-supervisor 58 28 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 473
2011 Supervisor 60 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 209
2011 Non-supervisor 49 34 10 4 4 0 0 83 7 481
2008 Supervisor 49 39 6 3 2 1 0 89 6 127
2008 Non-supervisor 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 353

Question 3. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 49 32 5 11 4 0 0 80 15 150
2017 Non-supervisor 44 32 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 336
2014 Supervisor 47 41 7 5 1 0 0 88 6 160
2014 Non-supervisor 33 41 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 475

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 39 37 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 148
2017 Non-supervisor 32 35 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 334

Question 5. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 28 30 12 18 11 1 0 59 29 149
2017 Non-supervisor 32 36 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 337
2014 Supervisor 31 40 11 12 5 1 0 72 17 160
2014 Non-supervisor 39 32 14 10 4 0 1 72 14 476
2011 Supervisor 39 36 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 210
2011 Non-supervisor 39 32 12 10 5 1 1 73 15 483

Question 6. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 45 38 5 7 5 1 0 83 12 150
2017 Non-supervisor 42 33 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 336
2014 Supervisor 61 27 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 159
2014 Non-supervisor 46 33 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 472
2011 Supervisor 57 30 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 210
2011 Non-supervisor 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 479
2008 Supervisor 47 39 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 127
2008 Non-supervisor 40 36 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 353

Question 7. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 53 29 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 150
2017 Non-supervisor 46 37 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 337
2014 Supervisor 61 34 2 1 1 0 0 95 3 160
2014 Non-supervisor 47 35 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 475
2011 Supervisor 61 34 1 3 0 0 0 95 3 210
2011 Non-supervisor 47 36 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 482
2008 Supervisor 55 38 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 128
2008 Non-supervisor 43 44 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 353
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 59 22 4 10 4 1 0 81 14 150
2017 Non-supervisor 59 21 7 6 6 0 0 80 13 337

Question 9. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 62 17 9 7 5 0 0 78 13 150
2017 Non-supervisor 57 23 7 6 6 1 0 81 12 337

Question 10. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 38 29 11 12 10 0 0 67 22 150
2017 Non-supervisor 33 33 11 14 9 0 0 66 23 336

Question 11. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 43 36 11 5 4 1 0 81 8 150
2017 Non-supervisor 35 36 15 7 5 2 0 73 12 337

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 1 3 37 40 19 0 0 4 59 145
2017 Non-supervisor 4 20 38 26 11 1 1 24 37 334

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 16 36 29 16 2 0 0 18 52 149
2017 Non-supervisor 8 25 43 17 5 0 1 23 34 330
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record).

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 17 83 148
2017 Non-supervisor 18 82 334
2014 Supervisor 13 87 158
2014 Non-supervisor 13 87 470

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 25 25
2017 Non-supervisor 48 62
2014 Non-supervisor 52 61

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 75 25
2017 Non-supervisor 63 62
2014 Supervisor 52 21
2014 Non-supervisor 63 61

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 62
2014 Supervisor 39 21

Question 15d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 25
2017 Non-supervisor 0 62
2014 Supervisor 0 21
2014 Non-supervisor 0 61

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 25
2014 Supervisor 0 21
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others, or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 7 93 148
2017 Non-supervisor 9 91 331
2014 Non-supervisor 6 94 473

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 32 29
2014 Non-supervisor 67 26

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 75 29
2014 Non-supervisor 72 26

Question 17d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 29
2014 Non-supervisor 0 26

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 29