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 - Other

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 Other 13 42 29 17 0 0 0 54 17 24
2017 Other 16 69 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 18
2014 Other 28 39 23 5 5 0 0 68 9 18
2011 Other 34 37 15 10 3 0 0 71 14 59

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 Other 9 48 26 4 13 0 0 57 17 23
2017 Other 12 51 21 11 4 0 0 64 15 18

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 Other 32 45 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 22
2017 Other 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 17
2014 Other 64 28 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 19
2011 Other 51 41 7 0 2 0 0 92 2 59

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 Other 26 39 26 4 4 0 0 65 9 23
2017 Other 46 41 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 17
2014 Other 33 37 25 0 4 0 0 70 4 19
2011 Other 41 42 15 0 2 0 0 83 2 59

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 Other 17 46 17 13 4 4 0 65 17 24
2017 Other 40 23 21 8 4 4 0 66 12 18
2014 Other 9 49 26 11 5 0 0 58 16 19
2011 Other 24 39 22 8 7 0 0 63 15 59

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 Other 21 42 21 13 4 0 0 63 17 24
2017 Other 21 51 21 8 0 0 0 72 8 18
2014 Other 9 42 40 4 5 0 0 51 9 19
2011 Other 26 38 22 9 5 0 0 64 14 58

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 Other 17 25 21 17 8 13 0 48 29 24
2017 Other 48 16 16 4 8 4 4 70 13 18
2014 Other 9 11 53 3 20 0 3 21 24 19
2011 Other 25 31 22 12 10 0 0 56 22 59
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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 Other 33 29 21 17 0 0 0 63 17 24
2017 Other 33 31 0 23 8 4 0 67 33 18
2014 Other 28 36 14 11 0 11 0 71 13 19
2011 Other 53 27 7 3 7 0 3 82 11 59

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 Other 42 21 17 17 4 0 0 63 21 24
2017 Other 13 44 8 27 4 4 0 59 32 18
2014 Other 33 14 30 11 4 7 0 51 17 19
2011 Other 48 28 7 7 7 2 2 79 14 58

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

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 29 33 21 17 0 0 0 63 17 24
2017 Other 37 23 27 4 8 0 0 60 12 18
2014 Other 20 33 33 10 5 0 0 53 14 19

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 Other 17 30 39 9 0 4 0 50 9 23
2017 Other 8 50 21 12 4 4 0 61 16 18
2014 Other 19 15 11 11 11 22 10 51 33 19
2011 Other 26 31 12 9 5 14 3 69 17 58

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 Other 13 22 48 9 4 4 0 36 14 23
2017 Other 13 46 13 16 8 4 0 61 25 18
2014 Other 7 25 18 5 18 18 10 44 31 19
2011 Other 28 23 25 9 9 4 4 55 19 57

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 Other 13 9 52 9 4 13 0 25 15 23
2017 Other 16 8 41 19 4 12 0 27 27 18
2014 Other 3 20 25 13 13 16 10 31 36 19
2011 Other 20 27 19 25 2 5 2 51 29 59

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 Other 13 13 39 17 9 9 0 29 29 23
2017 Other 5 32 28 24 8 4 0 38 33 18
2014 Other 15 13 18 9 20 25 0 37 39 19
2011 Other 22 29 20 17 3 5 3 56 22 59
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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 Other 13 33 25 21 8 0 0 46 29 24
2017 Other 20 40 12 11 16 0 0 60 28 18
2014 Other 14 39 19 16 11 0 0 54 28 19
2011 Other 37 34 17 8 3 0 0 71 12 59

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 Other 17 38 21 13 13 0 0 54 25 24
2017 Other 27 45 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 18

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 Other 21 13 29 13 17 8 0 36 32 24
2017 Other 0 33 8 31 8 16 5 41 49 18
2014 Other 5 9 23 25 19 11 10 17 55 19

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 Other 38 21 21 21 0 0 0 58 21 24
2017 Other 16 52 4 8 12 8 0 74 22 18
2014 Other 20 35 19 11 11 5 0 57 23 19
2011 Other 36 36 17 7 3 0 2 72 10 59

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 Other 21 42 17 17 4 0 0 63 21 24
2017 Other 11 49 32 4 0 0 4 63 4 18
2014 Other 19 21 22 7 32 0 0 40 39 19
2011 Other 31 36 14 3 8 0 8 72 13 59

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 Other 21 54 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2017 Other 35 57 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 18
2014 Other 30 53 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 19
2011 Other 37 39 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 59

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 Other 35 35 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 23
2017 Other 52 40 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 18
2014 Other 34 32 21 4 9 0 0 66 13 19
2011 Other 41 42 3 12 2 0 0 83 14 59

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 Other 21 33 21 8 8 8 0 59 18 24
2017 Other 24 40 17 4 0 4 11 76 4 18
2014 Other 11 42 14 22 7 3 0 55 30 19
2011 Other 25 29 19 7 7 8 5 63 16 59

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 Other 13 25 29 8 17 4 4 41 27 24
2017 Other 5 24 13 15 4 8 31 47 32 18
2014 Other 0 13 33 21 34 0 0 13 54 18
2011 Other 14 34 12 8 14 2 17 58 27 59

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 Other 18 45 23 5 9 0 0 64 14 22
2017 Other 26 22 31 9 13 0 0 47 22 17
2014 Other 8 44 32 10 7 0 0 51 16 19
2011 Other 21 41 14 12 10 0 2 63 23 58

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 Other 27 36 9 23 5 0 0 64 27 22
2017 Other 37 32 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 17
2014 Other 14 47 22 10 7 0 0 61 16 19

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 Other 22 26 30 9 13 0 0 48 22 23
2017 Other 41 46 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 17
2014 Other 14 31 27 21 7 0 0 46 28 19
2011 Other 34 44 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 59

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 Other 17 17 46 4 8 8 0 36 14 24
2017 Other 4 44 36 16 0 0 0 47 16 18

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 Other 25 42 29 4 0 0 0 67 4 24
2017 Other 28 32 28 4 8 0 0 60 12 18
2014 Other 29 44 4 7 16 0 0 73 22 19
2011 Other 41 39 8 7 2 0 3 82 9 59

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 Other 35 17 35 4 9 0 0 52 13 23
2017 Other 19 68 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 18
2014 Other 9 45 35 11 0 0 0 54 11 19
2011 Other 58 32 5 2 2 0 2 91 3 59

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 Other 33 21 46 24
2017 Other 27 52 20 18
2014 Other 16 50 34 19
2011 Other 34 37 29 59

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
2011 Other 5 10 35 20 9999 30 20
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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 Other 26 57 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 23
2017 Other 44 44 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 18
2014 Other 34 52 0 10 4 0 0 86 14 19
2011 Other 27 58 7 3 2 3 0 88 5 59

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 Other 13 38 29 13 4 4 0 52 17 24
2017 Other 24 39 21 8 0 8 0 69 9 18
2014 Other 15 39 32 0 7 8 0 58 7 19
2011 Other 31 29 14 14 3 8 2 66 19 59

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 Other 13 25 33 13 13 0 4 26 39 24
2017 Other 8 31 33 15 8 0 5 24 41 18
2014 Other 18 33 29 20 0 0 0 20 51 19
2011 Other 5 32 25 15 14 2 7 31 41 59

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 Other 17 33 17 8 17 8 0 27 55 24
2017 Other 8 35 26 20 7 0 5 28 45 18
2014 Other 34 5 28 22 7 3 0 30 40 19
2011 Other 7 15 19 24 17 5 14 50 27 59

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 Other 21 21 25 13 13 8 0 27 45 24
2017 Other 20 31 24 16 4 0 5 21 54 18
2014 Other 40 11 25 23 0 0 0 23 51 19
2011 Other 24 22 19 8 15 7 5 27 52 59

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 Other 13 22 22 22 13 9 0 38 38 23
2017 Other 5 31 29 15 11 0 9 29 39 18
2014 Other 18 5 20 54 3 0 0 58 23 19
2011 Other 7 20 24 24 15 2 8 43 30 59

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 Other 21 21 21 29 4 4 0 35 43 24
2017 Other 8 44 8 15 15 0 9 33 57 18
2014 Other 25 12 37 22 0 3 0 23 38 19
2011 Other 7 17 17 22 20 2 15 51 29 59

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 Other 26 22 13 22 9 9 0 33 52 23
2017 Other 8 36 4 28 15 0 9 48 48 18
2014 Other 22 16 31 13 13 0 4 28 40 19
2011 Other 14 17 14 20 19 7 10 47 37 59

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 Other 21 29 29 17 4 0 0 21 50 24
2017 Other 17 47 16 15 0 0 5 16 67 18
2014 Other 38 17 20 8 7 0 10 17 61 18

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 Other 39 26 13 9 9 4 0 68 18 23
2017 Other 20 51 8 0 16 4 0 75 17 18
2014 Other 29 15 18 19 9 0 10 49 31 19

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 Other 39 35 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2017 Other 17 39 31 4 4 4 0 59 8 18
2014 Other 26 33 8 29 5 0 0 59 33 19

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 Other 21 42 25 8 4 0 0 63 13 24

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 Other 29 46 21 0 0 4 0 78 0 24
2017 Other 23 33 12 8 0 23 0 73 11 18
2014 Other 15 61 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 19

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 Other 29 33 38 0 0 0 0 63 0 24
2017 Other 25 40 8 0 0 27 0 89 0 18
2014 Other 26 36 27 5 7 0 0 62 11 19
2011 Other 31 36 12 8 3 8 2 74 13 59

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 Other 38 42 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 24
2017 Other 24 51 12 8 0 4 0 79 8 18
2014 Other 29 32 27 11 0 0 0 61 11 19
2011 Other 47 27 14 8 2 2 0 76 10 59

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 Other 13 29 21 13 13 8 4 48 29 24
2017 Other 17 27 39 4 8 4 0 47 13 18
2014 Other 22 19 16 28 16 0 0 41 43 19

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 Other 17 54 13 13 0 4 0 74 13 24
2017 Other 27 16 45 0 0 12 0 49 0 18
2014 Other 26 34 15 21 0 5 0 62 22 19
2011 Other 27 31 17 7 8 10 0 64 17 59

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 Other 26 26 26 13 4 4 0 55 18 23

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 Other 21 17 29 8 17 8 0 41 27 24
2017 Other 11 25 24 21 8 12 0 41 32 18
2014 Other 22 7 19 13 28 11 0 33 46 19
2011 Other 17 16 26 14 7 9 12 41 26 58

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 Other 21 79 24

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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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 Other 25 29 8 4 4 29 0 76 12 24
2017 Other 0 27 25 0 8 12 28 45 13 18
2014 Other 4 22 17 12 12 15 17 38 37 18

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 Other 25 42 17 4 4 8 0 73 9 24
2017 Other 23 57 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 18
2014 Other 11 40 30 4 7 8 0 55 12 19
2011 Other 29 36 14 5 2 12 3 76 8 59

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 Other 25 25 17 0 0 33 0 75 0 24
2017 Other 13 23 17 0 0 47 0 68 0 18
2014 Other 3 20 27 13 0 11 25 36 21 19

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 Other 25 38 13 4 0 21 0 79 5 24
2017 Other 32 44 4 8 0 12 0 86 10 18
2014 Other 11 40 27 0 0 22 0 66 0 19
2011 Other 34 41 7 5 2 12 0 85 8 59
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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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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 Other 42 25 13 21 0 0 0 67 21 24
2017 Other 37 46 4 0 12 0 0 84 12 18

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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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 Other 25 46 21 4 0 4 0 74 4 24
2017 Other 4 54 13 8 4 17 0 70 15 18

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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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 Other 17 25 38 13 8 0 0 42 21 24
2017 Other 5 51 13 12 12 8 0 60 26 18

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 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 Other 8 13 33 17 25 4 0 22 43 24
2017 Other 16 12 39 20 12 0 0 29 32 18

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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Total responses
2018 Other 8 13 25 25 21 8 0 23 50 24
2017 Other 24 12 47 5 13 0 0 36 17 18

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 very large extent
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Other 8 21 25 21 13 8 4 33 38 24
2017 Other 24 39 29 9 0 0 0 63 9 18

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 Other 8 13 25 25 21 8 0 23 50 24
2017 Other 8 35 36 8 13 0 0 43 21 18

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 Other 21 21 29 13 4 13 0 48 19 24
2017 Other 67 15 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 18

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 Other 13 33 25 17 4 4 4 50 23 24
2017 Other 32 44 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 18

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 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 Other 21 33 17 13 4 8 4 62 19 24
2017 Other 20 32 23 16 8 0 0 52 25 18

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 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 Other 13 21 29 13 13 8 4 38 29 24
2017 Other 24 40 20 12 5 0 0 63 17 18

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 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 Other 17 21 21 17 13 8 4 43 33 24
2017 Other 32 28 24 0 17 0 0 60 17 18

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 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 Other 8 29 29 13 13 4 4 41 27 24
2017 Other 16 20 16 35 9 0 5 38 46 18

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 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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 43 30 13 9 0 0 4 77 9 23
2017 Other 56 23 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 18

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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 63 13 13 8 0 0 4 78 9 24

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 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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 67 4 4 8 4 4 8 81 14 24
2017 Other 80 8 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 18

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 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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 57 13 13 0 9 0 9 76 10 23
2017 Other 76 16 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 18

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 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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 35 17 9 22 9 0 9 57 33 23
2017 Other 53 35 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 18

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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 39 17 9 0 0 0 35 87 0 23
2017 Other 84 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 18

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
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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 Other 48 17 9 4 4 0 17 79 11 23
2017 Other 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17

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 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 Other 52 9 9 9 4 4 13 74 16 23
2017 Other 84 8 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 18

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal 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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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 57 17 13 4 0 0 9 81 5 23
2017 Other 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Low
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Moderate
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High
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Very high
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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 Other 4 17 50 17 13 0 0 21 29 24
2017 Other 13 15 51 21 0 0 0 28 21 18

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
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Other 13 38 33 13 0 4 0 13 52 24
2017 Other 27 16 36 12 8 0 0 20 44 18
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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 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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 25 13 25 8 21 4 4 27 73 24
2017 Other 48 19 12 13 4 4 0 50 50 18

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 Other 31 16
2017 Other 9 11

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 Other 44 16
2017 Other 42 11

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 Other 6 16
2017 Other 0 11

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 Other 56 16
2017 Other 58 11

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 Other 13 16
2017 Other 8 11

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 Other 56 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 44 16
2017 Other 43 11

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
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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 Other 0 13 33 7 20 27 15
2017 Other 17 32 27 0 8 17 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 81 16

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
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 35 13 22 4 13 0 13 55 20 23

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 13 13 38 25 13 0 0 25 38 16
2017 Other 0 43 16 0 41 0 0 43 41 11

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 13 13 25 25 25 0 0 25 50 16
2017 Other 0 16 15 10 50 0 9 18 65 11
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