2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Student

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from 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
2018 Student 27 44 19 5 4 1 0 72 9 97
2017 Student 34 42 16 7 0 0 0 76 8 72
2014 Student 32 53 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 115
2011 Student 28 48 17 5 2 0 2 77 6 65

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued 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
2018 Student 34 48 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 98
2017 Student 42 44 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 72

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

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
2018 Student 27 48 18 5 1 0 1 75 6 98
2017 Student 43 44 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 72
2014 Student 48 43 7 3 0 0 0 91 3 115
2011 Student 51 40 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 65

Question 14. 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
2018 Student 28 52 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 98
2017 Student 43 37 16 2 2 0 0 80 4 72
2014 Student 41 46 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 115
2011 Student 45 41 9 3 0 0 2 88 3 66

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to 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
2018 Student 47 33 9 3 5 2 1 82 8 98
2017 Student 42 43 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 72
2014 Student 50 35 12 3 0 1 0 85 3 115
2011 Student 47 32 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 66

Question 44. 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
2018 Student 45 35 11 5 1 1 1 82 6 96
2017 Student 49 39 7 5 0 0 0 87 5 70
2014 Student 56 33 7 3 1 1 0 90 3 114
2011 Student 48 33 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 66

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

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
2018 Student 29 16 23 14 8 8 1 49 25 98
2017 Student 36 32 12 10 3 7 0 73 14 72
2014 Student 32 18 24 8 4 10 4 58 14 115
2011 Student 21 18 32 14 3 12 0 45 19 66
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

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
2018 Student 53 27 7 7 4 1 1 81 12 97
2017 Student 59 27 9 2 2 2 0 88 3 72
2014 Student 66 25 2 3 3 1 1 92 6 115
2011 Student 62 29 6 2 2 0 0 91 3 66

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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
2018 Student 48 33 4 5 3 6 0 87 9 96
2017 Student 57 35 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 72
2014 Student 59 30 6 1 4 0 0 89 5 115
2011 Student 67 20 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 66

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

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
2018 Student 56 26 10 4 3 1 0 82 7 98
2017 Student 76 21 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 71
2014 Student 65 27 3 3 2 1 0 92 5 115

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

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
2018 Student 36 35 8 2 2 16 1 85 5 98
2017 Student 43 37 12 0 1 7 0 86 1 72
2014 Student 49 26 9 3 2 13 0 85 5 115
2011 Student 58 17 17 0 0 9 0 82 0 66

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of 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
2018 Student 37 34 7 8 3 9 1 79 13 97
2017 Student 35 41 11 7 2 3 0 78 10 72
2014 Student 48 30 12 3 0 7 0 84 3 115
2011 Student 43 29 18 6 0 3 0 75 6 65

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

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
2018 Student 28 33 12 8 5 13 1 70 15 98
2017 Student 30 40 13 10 2 2 2 73 13 72
2014 Student 34 26 16 3 0 21 0 76 3 115
2011 Student 26 30 17 9 5 14 0 65 16 66

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

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
2018 Student 23 30 20 10 5 10 1 60 17 98
2017 Student 30 43 12 9 4 3 0 75 13 72
2014 Student 36 33 11 4 2 14 0 80 7 115
2011 Student 35 33 11 9 5 8 0 74 15 66
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

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
2018 Student 38 40 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 98
2017 Student 47 41 4 6 0 2 0 90 7 72
2014 Student 50 37 10 3 2 0 0 86 4 115
2011 Student 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 66

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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
2018 Student 20 41 23 9 5 1 0 62 14 98
2017 Student 30 47 15 7 2 0 0 77 9 72

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

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
2018 Student 21 18 16 12 6 24 3 52 25 97
2017 Student 17 20 9 18 3 28 5 56 31 72
2014 Student 18 22 8 10 5 34 3 64 24 115

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

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
2018 Student 44 39 5 7 4 1 0 84 11 98
2017 Student 48 37 5 7 0 2 1 87 7 72
2014 Student 47 37 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 115
2011 Student 55 35 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 66

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do 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
2018 Student 41 38 11 8 1 0 0 79 9 97
2017 Student 40 34 17 6 2 0 2 75 8 72
2014 Student 42 43 4 8 2 0 2 86 10 115
2011 Student 29 35 20 6 3 0 8 69 10 66

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

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
2018 Student 23 50 9 8 7 0 2 75 16 98
2017 Student 25 50 13 11 2 0 0 74 13 72
2014 Student 27 50 14 8 1 0 1 77 9 115
2011 Student 34 38 14 12 0 0 2 73 13 65

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

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
2018 Student 30 44 16 8 0 0 2 76 9 96
2017 Student 36 47 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 72
2014 Student 37 39 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 115
2011 Student 33 42 12 8 2 0 3 78 9 66

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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
2018 Student 30 44 13 2 5 4 2 79 8 96
2017 Student 40 36 12 2 0 7 3 84 2 72
2014 Student 43 34 9 2 1 11 1 87 3 115
2011 Student 26 40 8 5 9 8 5 75 16 65

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

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
2018 Student 34 29 15 4 7 7 3 71 13 95
2017 Student 33 36 10 2 2 10 7 83 5 72
2014 Student 31 32 7 9 2 7 14 79 13 115
2011 Student 18 33 11 8 11 9 11 64 23 66

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect 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
2018 Student 26 53 9 7 4 0 1 79 11 97
2017 Student 26 52 16 4 0 0 2 80 4 72
2014 Student 23 48 19 5 2 1 2 74 7 115
2011 Student 30 42 18 8 0 2 0 74 8 66

Question 12. 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
2018 Student 34 44 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 98
2017 Student 37 44 9 11 0 0 0 81 11 72
2014 Student 40 42 10 5 3 1 0 82 7 115

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

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
2018 Student 26 50 14 6 2 0 2 77 8 98
2017 Student 45 46 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 72
2014 Student 41 47 7 2 2 0 2 90 3 115
2011 Student 47 42 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 66

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

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
2018 Student 27 41 15 3 4 8 1 75 8 97
2017 Student 26 45 21 5 0 2 0 73 6 72

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. 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
2018 Student 52 33 8 3 1 1 2 87 4 98
2017 Student 56 31 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 72
2014 Student 57 27 8 2 1 2 3 89 3 115
2011 Student 55 21 12 2 3 2 6 82 5 66

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 65 30 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 98
2017 Student 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 72
2014 Student 58 34 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 115
2011 Student 58 31 8 2 0 0 2 91 2 65

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 43 15 42 98
2017 Student 41 23 36 72
2014 Student 49 23 28 115
2011 Student 52 15 33 66

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 0 4 7 16 73 0 28
2014 Student 0 11 5 23 9999 61 55
2011 Student 0 15 9 26 9999 50 34
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

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
2018 Student 38 42 13 5 1 1 0 80 6 98
2017 Student 36 47 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 72
2014 Student 38 47 9 4 0 1 0 86 5 115
2011 Student 41 36 14 5 3 0 2 78 8 66

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

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
2018 Student 30 37 20 5 2 5 1 71 8 97
2017 Student 35 51 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 72
2014 Student 36 46 9 1 1 7 0 88 2 115
2011 Student 37 40 8 9 0 6 0 82 10 65

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 7 22 27 25 14 3 2 41 30 97
2017 Student 9 13 38 22 10 2 5 35 24 72
2014 Student 6 15 31 22 20 3 3 45 23 115
2011 Student 5 12 39 29 11 2 3 41 17 66

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 9 14 24 25 22 3 3 49 25 97
2017 Student 1 19 31 27 11 5 6 43 23 71
2014 Student 3 12 14 29 27 9 5 65 18 115
2011 Student 3 15 20 15 35 5 8 57 21 66

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 15 23 24 16 13 3 5 33 42 97
2017 Student 9 25 28 16 11 5 7 31 38 72
2014 Student 11 17 26 12 22 7 4 39 32 114
2011 Student 17 20 33 14 14 0 3 28 38 66

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 1 8 27 29 28 2 3 61 10 95
2017 Student 0 3 20 37 31 3 5 74 4 72
2014 Student 1 3 22 31 34 3 5 71 5 114
2011 Student 2 2 24 35 33 2 3 71 3 66

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 4 12 20 32 25 4 3 61 18 97
2017 Student 3 3 29 31 20 9 5 59 7 72
2014 Student 1 11 15 23 36 4 10 69 14 115
2011 Student 5 8 21 33 26 2 6 64 13 66

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 9 22 21 16 22 6 4 42 35 96
2017 Student 16 7 25 19 21 7 5 45 26 72
2014 Student 3 8 13 20 30 14 12 69 14 115
2011 Student 5 11 12 23 35 6 8 68 18 65

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 8 14 36 18 12 5 6 34 26 97
2017 Student 6 11 34 21 14 9 5 41 20 72
2014 Student 1 16 29 24 21 6 3 50 19 115

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

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
2018 Student 47 37 4 7 3 1 0 85 10 97
2017 Student 63 29 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 72
2014 Student 57 30 3 4 5 1 0 88 8 114

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

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
2018 Student 64 26 6 2 0 1 0 91 2 95
2017 Student 58 32 7 2 0 0 0 90 3 72
2014 Student 61 31 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 115

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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
2018 Student 42 43 10 3 0 1 0 86 3 97

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

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
2018 Student 55 29 8 2 1 4 1 88 3 97
2017 Student 50 36 12 0 0 2 0 87 0 72
2014 Student 67 19 3 3 0 6 2 94 3 115

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

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
2018 Student 57 29 7 2 1 3 1 89 3 98
2017 Student 49 49 2 0 0 0 0 97 1 71
2014 Student 64 28 3 3 0 1 1 94 3 115
2011 Student 52 38 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 66

Question 42. 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
2018 Student 68 23 5 1 0 1 1 94 1 98
2017 Student 68 27 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 72
2014 Student 76 21 2 0 0 1 0 98 0 114
2011 Student 65 27 3 3 0 2 0 94 3 66

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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
2018 Student 28 29 13 6 2 14 8 73 11 96
2017 Student 35 33 7 5 2 7 10 83 9 71
2014 Student 39 33 7 2 3 7 9 86 6 115

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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
2018 Student 27 35 21 7 1 6 3 68 9 97
2017 Student 32 32 10 9 11 5 2 68 21 72
2014 Student 43 26 11 10 3 8 0 74 14 115
2011 Student 40 28 8 11 6 6 2 73 18 65

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics 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
2018 Student 32 42 18 2 0 5 1 79 2 97

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

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
2018 Student 29 26 15 10 3 10 6 65 16 97
2017 Student 30 19 14 2 9 15 12 67 14 72
2014 Student 26 25 11 5 5 26 3 71 13 114
2011 Student 27 15 23 3 2 23 8 61 7 66

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, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
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No
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Total responses
2018 Student 8 92 98

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 19 14 15 0 1 34 16 67 2 97
2017 Student 18 22 12 4 0 33 12 71 7 72
2014 Student 21 18 4 5 1 39 12 80 11 115

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 34 29 16 3 0 16 1 76 4 97
2017 Student 25 42 9 4 0 19 2 84 5 72
2014 Student 36 24 5 4 1 29 2 86 7 115
2011 Student 42 34 8 2 0 14 2 89 2 65

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 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 22 17 12 1 1 34 12 74 4 98
2017 Student 21 19 5 0 0 38 16 87 1 72
2014 Student 22 18 5 0 2 39 14 85 4 115

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 32 29 17 4 1 16 1 73 6 98
2017 Student 31 43 5 0 0 18 2 93 0 72
2014 Student 37 23 5 0 2 26 7 90 3 115
2011 Student 49 34 5 0 0 12 0 95 0 65
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 60 22 12 2 2 1 0 84 4 98
2017 Student 81 13 5 0 0 2 0 95 0 72

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 36 34 14 4 2 9 1 77 7 98
2017 Student 21 49 7 16 0 7 0 75 17 72

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 37 37 8 8 3 6 1 79 12 98
2017 Student 19 49 18 9 3 2 0 69 13 72

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 21 19 29 11 17 2 0 42 29 98
2017 Student 7 28 15 19 30 0 2 35 49 72

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 32 37 21 8 1 1 0 69 9 98
2017 Student 23 41 27 7 2 0 0 64 9 72

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 47 27 14 7 1 1 2 77 9 97
2017 Student 46 23 16 12 0 2 2 72 12 72

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 44 29 13 8 3 1 2 75 12 98
2017 Student 40 29 16 9 4 0 2 71 13 72

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 65 18 8 2 1 1 4 88 3 98
2017 Student 60 18 9 2 2 0 10 86 4 72

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 43 28 15 9 4 1 0 72 14 96
2017 Student 32 36 22 7 3 0 0 68 10 72

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 40 28 16 8 2 2 4 72 11 98
2017 Student 46 31 13 5 2 0 2 79 7 72

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 39 26 21 9 1 2 2 67 11 98
2017 Student 33 25 23 12 2 2 4 61 14 72

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 26 29 28 8 6 1 3 56 15 98
2017 Student 37 32 15 11 2 0 2 71 14 72

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 43 30 16 6 1 1 2 76 7 97
2017 Student 40 32 16 5 3 2 2 75 9 72

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 66 17 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 98
2017 Student 67 17 7 3 2 0 4 87 5 72

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 74 9 5 6 1 1 3 87 7 98

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 77 9 5 2 2 1 4 90 4 98
2017 Student 78 10 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 72

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 64 17 5 6 1 1 5 87 8 98
2017 Student 69 18 2 2 0 2 7 95 2 72

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 63 17 5 6 4 1 4 84 11 96
2017 Student 82 10 1 1 0 2 5 98 1 71

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 70 4 2 3 0 2 19 93 4 96
2017 Student 73 2 1 0 0 0 24 99 1 72

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 70 13 4 4 1 1 6 90 6 97
2017 Student 78 13 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 71

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 55 8 20 4 8 2 3 66 13 97
2017 Student 50 13 17 9 5 0 5 67 15 72

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 46 21 16 9 3 1 3 70 13 98
2017 Student 45 29 14 6 3 0 4 76 9 72

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Student 28 45 21 3 2 1 0 73 5 98
2017 Student 17 45 24 14 0 0 0 62 14 72

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 2 11 32 36 18 1 0 54 14 97
2017 Student 2 13 24 43 17 0 0 61 15 72
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 29 24 16 16 8 5 1 30 70 98
2017 Student 12 9 34 20 22 2 0 12 88 72

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 52 64
2017 Student 57 60

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 58 64
2017 Student 72 60

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 47 64
2017 Student 44 60

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 16 64
2017 Student 19 60

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 2 64
2017 Student 2 60

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 20 64

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 20 64
2017 Student 33 60

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
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10 to 19 hours
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20 to 29 hours
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30 to 39 hours
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40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 7 53 14 12 9 5 58
2017 Student 4 25 30 22 4 16 60

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 41 59 64

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 25 15 15 10 8 2 24 54 25 97

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

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
2018 Student 17 23 11 16 23 0 9 45 43 64
2017 Student 10 21 15 24 21 2 8 34 49 61

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

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
2018 Student 9 17 9 25 25 2 13 31 58 64
2017 Student 6 11 6 15 54 2 6 19 75 61
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