2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 36 41 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 8415
2017 Aboriginal 32 41 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 8068
2014 Aboriginal 30 44 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 45 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 8630
2011 Aboriginal 34 36 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 10113
2008 Aboriginal 32 45 7 11 4 0 0 77 15 231
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 7573

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 Aboriginal 27 36 15 12 10 0 0 63 22 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 8420
2017 Aboriginal 27 34 14 11 13 0 0 61 24 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 10 8 0 0 66 19 8058

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 Aboriginal 50 33 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 270
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 8392
2017 Aboriginal 51 33 10 3 3 0 0 84 5 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 8053
2014 Aboriginal 61 28 6 3 2 0 0 89 6 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 8625
2011 Aboriginal 58 28 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 10125

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 Aboriginal 42 34 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 8437
2017 Aboriginal 43 34 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 8034
2014 Aboriginal 38 39 13 5 5 0 0 76 10 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 8619
2011 Aboriginal 40 36 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 42 11 6 3 0 0 81 8 10122
2008 Aboriginal 40 43 7 7 3 0 0 83 9 231
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 43 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 7599

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 Aboriginal 34 28 19 7 10 1 0 63 17 265
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 8426
2017 Aboriginal 32 27 19 8 14 0 0 59 22 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 18 9 6 1 0 66 15 8049
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 19 9 10 1 0 61 19 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 20 10 7 1 0 63 18 8625
2011 Aboriginal 24 34 22 11 9 1 0 58 20 287
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 20 11 6 1 0 63 17 10123

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 Aboriginal 32 33 17 8 9 1 0 66 17 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 16 8 5 0 0 70 13 8407
2017 Aboriginal 32 29 16 11 12 0 0 61 23 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 17 10 6 0 0 68 15 8053
2014 Aboriginal 25 37 23 7 8 0 0 62 15 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 40 19 11 6 0 0 65 17 8623
2011 Aboriginal 24 37 20 12 7 0 0 61 19 286
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 19 11 5 1 0 65 16 10102
2008 Aboriginal 27 37 16 12 7 1 0 65 19 231
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 41 16 12 6 0 0 66 18 7598

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 Aboriginal 27 24 22 12 10 5 0 54 23 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 21 11 8 3 1 59 20 8436
2017 Aboriginal 31 22 17 11 13 5 1 56 26 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 20 11 9 4 1 58 21 8061
2014 Aboriginal 25 22 26 11 11 4 1 50 23 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 20 13 10 5 1 55 24 8626
2011 Aboriginal 28 24 22 9 13 4 1 55 22 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 27 20 13 9 5 1 55 23 10108
2008 Aboriginal 25 25 24 9 13 4 0 52 23 230
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 18 13 9 5 1 58 23 7600
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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 Aboriginal 43 23 15 8 7 3 0 69 16 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 31 11 5 4 2 1 79 9 8414
2017 Aboriginal 39 30 14 8 6 1 1 71 15 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 8064
2014 Aboriginal 37 33 13 8 6 2 1 72 15 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 12 6 4 2 1 77 10 8626
2011 Aboriginal 43 27 15 8 6 1 0 71 14 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 10119
2008 Aboriginal 41 28 11 8 9 3 0 71 17 231
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 12 7 5 2 1 75 12 7605

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 Aboriginal 40 31 11 8 8 1 0 72 16 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 11 7 4 1 0 78 12 8392
2017 Aboriginal 37 34 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 9 8 5 1 0 78 12 8064
2014 Aboriginal 38 34 10 9 7 2 1 74 16 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 8626
2011 Aboriginal 43 30 12 6 8 0 0 73 15 286
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 10120
2008 Aboriginal 39 33 10 8 9 1 0 73 18 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 11 9 6 1 0 75 14 7599

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 Aboriginal 46 26 13 6 7 0 0 73 13 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 30 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 8415
2017 Aboriginal 47 27 10 7 8 0 0 74 15 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 8044
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 13 7 6 0 1 74 13 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 11 6 5 1 0 79 10 8621

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 Aboriginal 27 31 15 10 8 8 0 64 19 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 17 7 5 8 0 67 14 8461
2017 Aboriginal 23 37 16 9 9 6 0 64 19 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 17 8 6 8 0 66 15 8063
2014 Aboriginal 22 33 16 14 8 6 0 58 24 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 17 8 5 10 0 67 15 8625
2011 Aboriginal 24 31 15 14 9 6 1 60 25 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 19 8 6 10 1 63 16 10108

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 Aboriginal 25 32 15 14 9 4 1 60 24 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 19 12 8 3 0 60 20 8436
2017 Aboriginal 24 31 18 13 13 1 0 55 27 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 19 13 9 3 0 57 23 8062
2014 Aboriginal 20 33 18 14 12 3 0 54 27 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 21 13 9 3 0 55 23 8626
2011 Aboriginal 22 26 22 17 11 2 0 49 28 288
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 22 12 10 3 0 54 23 10102
2008 Aboriginal 25 27 17 12 16 3 0 54 29 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 20 13 10 3 0 55 24 7600

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 Aboriginal 19 29 18 16 8 8 1 53 27 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 22 15 9 6 0 51 25 8439
2017 Aboriginal 16 28 24 14 14 5 0 45 30 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 22 16 10 6 0 49 28 8057
2014 Aboriginal 14 28 22 16 14 6 0 45 32 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 29 25 17 10 6 0 46 28 8623
2011 Aboriginal 12 32 20 20 10 5 0 47 32 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 24 16 9 7 0 48 27 10114
2008 Aboriginal 12 29 17 22 13 7 0 44 38 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 32 22 18 11 8 0 45 31 7598

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 Aboriginal 20 29 17 18 10 5 0 52 30 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 20 16 10 3 0 53 26 8448
2017 Aboriginal 17 30 20 17 12 4 0 49 30 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 19 15 10 3 0 54 27 8052
2014 Aboriginal 15 31 16 19 17 3 0 47 37 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 34 21 17 11 3 0 50 29 8621
2011 Aboriginal 13 36 17 16 14 4 0 51 31 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 37 20 16 9 3 0 54 26 10101
2008 Aboriginal 17 34 17 17 12 4 0 52 30 231
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 38 18 18 9 3 0 54 28 7598
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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 Aboriginal 27 32 16 16 8 1 0 60 24 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 18 11 8 0 0 63 19 8439
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 17 13 12 0 0 57 26 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 17 12 9 0 0 62 21 8064
2014 Aboriginal 20 33 18 15 12 1 0 54 28 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 8628
2011 Aboriginal 21 37 16 16 10 0 0 58 26 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 18 12 8 0 0 62 20 10124

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 Aboriginal 29 35 16 10 10 0 0 64 19 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 8451
2017 Aboriginal 26 36 16 10 11 0 0 62 22 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 43 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 8068

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 Aboriginal 15 23 23 10 16 12 1 44 29 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 20 15 10 15 3 45 30 8412
2017 Aboriginal 10 21 20 16 14 16 3 38 37 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 19 16 11 18 3 42 34 8069
2014 Aboriginal 12 23 24 14 14 10 3 40 32 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 20 17 13 14 2 40 36 8623

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 Aboriginal 36 30 13 11 8 1 1 67 20 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 13 8 5 0 1 74 13 8421
2017 Aboriginal 36 34 11 9 9 1 0 70 18 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 8066
2014 Aboriginal 37 33 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 8628
2011 Aboriginal 36 34 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 12 7 5 1 0 75 12 10127
2008 Aboriginal 38 27 14 10 9 1 0 66 19 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 13 9 6 1 1 72 15 7606

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
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 Aboriginal 28 35 13 11 6 0 7 68 18 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 16 8 5 3 8 67 15 2159
2017 Aboriginal 34 33 11 9 6 3 5 72 17 77
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 9 5 3 7 68 16 2080
2014 Aboriginal 31 34 12 9 8 1 5 69 18 65
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 16 9 5 3 6 67 16 2165

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 Aboriginal 26 40 12 16 6 0 0 66 22 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 44 11 13 6 0 0 71 19 8461
2017 Aboriginal 26 33 12 12 16 0 1 59 28 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 12 14 8 0 0 66 22 8066
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 15 14 10 0 0 61 24 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 13 15 9 0 0 64 23 8630
2011 Aboriginal 30 39 13 9 8 0 1 70 17 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 12 11 5 0 1 72 15 10119
2008 Aboriginal 27 42 13 8 8 0 0 70 17 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 13 10 5 0 1 72 15 7604

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 Aboriginal 39 38 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 8443
2017 Aboriginal 41 39 9 5 6 0 0 79 12 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 8062
2014 Aboriginal 32 41 14 7 5 1 0 74 12 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 8627
2011 Aboriginal 40 31 15 8 5 0 0 71 13 288
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 10112
2008 Aboriginal 37 39 8 11 5 0 0 76 15 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 7604

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 Aboriginal 47 34 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 8389
2017 Aboriginal 46 36 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 8052
2014 Aboriginal 39 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 8625
2011 Aboriginal 43 35 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 10125
2008 Aboriginal 40 43 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 42 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 7607

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 Aboriginal 23 32 17 14 13 1 1 56 27 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 19 11 8 2 0 60 20 8432
2017 Aboriginal 25 32 17 14 11 1 0 58 25 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 16 12 8 3 0 63 20 8049
2014 Aboriginal 26 26 16 15 14 2 0 53 30 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 18 16 12 2 0 54 28 8618
2011 Aboriginal 27 34 17 9 11 2 0 61 21 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 18 13 8 2 0 61 21 10115
2008 Aboriginal 21 40 15 11 11 1 0 63 22 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 39 18 12 8 2 0 61 21 7603

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 Aboriginal 21 25 17 14 21 2 0 47 35 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 16 13 13 2 2 56 27 8433
2017 Aboriginal 19 22 18 18 18 2 4 43 38 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 15 14 14 3 2 55 29 8061
2014 Aboriginal 19 21 15 14 26 3 2 43 42 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 17 17 19 3 3 43 39 8626
2011 Aboriginal 17 27 17 13 24 2 1 45 37 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 17 16 16 2 2 49 34 10118
2008 Aboriginal 17 27 12 20 21 2 1 46 42 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 14 14 15 2 2 55 30 7592

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 Aboriginal 27 38 12 14 8 0 0 66 22 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 8400
2017 Aboriginal 31 33 14 12 9 0 0 64 21 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 15 11 7 0 0 68 18 8044
2014 Aboriginal 24 40 12 13 10 1 0 64 24 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 15 14 9 0 0 63 23 8626
2011 Aboriginal 29 40 10 12 7 1 0 70 20 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 10113

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 Aboriginal 34 34 15 8 9 0 0 68 17 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 8402
2017 Aboriginal 36 31 10 15 7 0 0 68 22 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 8048
2014 Aboriginal 28 35 20 8 9 0 0 63 17 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 16 11 7 0 0 65 18 8628

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 Aboriginal 32 35 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 8409
2017 Aboriginal 34 31 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 8046
2014 Aboriginal 26 35 20 11 7 0 0 62 19 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 15 10 6 0 0 68 16 8624
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 14 10 4 0 0 72 13 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 13 7 3 0 0 76 11 10111

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 Aboriginal 18 37 20 12 9 4 0 57 22 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 23 9 6 4 0 61 15 8447
2017 Aboriginal 21 31 25 10 11 1 0 53 22 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 22 10 6 5 0 60 17 8055

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 Aboriginal 43 34 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 34 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 8444
2017 Aboriginal 45 27 9 10 8 0 0 72 19 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 8054
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 13 12 7 1 1 68 19 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 8625
2011 Aboriginal 34 36 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 10116

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 Aboriginal 37 32 16 9 5 0 0 69 15 270
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 8468
2017 Aboriginal 36 34 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 8067
2014 Aboriginal 29 37 21 6 6 1 0 66 12 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 16 7 4 0 1 72 11 8632
2011 Aboriginal 32 34 18 7 9 0 0 66 16 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 10117
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 21 13 5 0 0 61 18 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 7595

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 Aboriginal 31 35 34 270
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 34 8463
2017 Aboriginal 31 34 35 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 32 8064
2014 Aboriginal 33 33 34 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 33 8626
2011 Aboriginal 39 32 30 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 31 10124

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
2018 Aboriginal 13 28 36 6 2 14 87
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 36 4 6 6 2282
2017 Aboriginal 18 29 43 1 3 6 90
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 34 5 8 6 2229
2014 Aboriginal 14 28 33 12 9999 13 85
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 33 7 9999 11 2499
2011 Aboriginal 13 33 36 8 9999 9 112
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 33 6 9999 11 3052
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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 Aboriginal 41 39 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 8432
2017 Aboriginal 33 45 13 3 6 0 0 78 9 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 8063
2014 Aboriginal 39 40 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 8624
2011 Aboriginal 38 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 10123
2008 Aboriginal 41 41 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 231
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 7596

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 Aboriginal 23 40 22 9 5 2 0 64 14 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 44 19 9 4 1 0 68 13 8434
2017 Aboriginal 23 39 19 11 6 1 0 63 18 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 19 9 4 2 0 67 14 8056
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 19 9 9 1 0 63 18 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 8633
2011 Aboriginal 27 41 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 43 16 9 4 2 0 71 12 10104

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 Aboriginal 18 27 34 13 6 1 1 19 46 270
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 35 17 7 1 2 25 39 8441
2017 Aboriginal 15 27 31 17 5 1 3 23 44 277
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 34 16 7 1 3 23 41 8032
2014 Aboriginal 15 32 31 15 5 2 1 20 48 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 30 35 15 6 1 2 21 42 8617
2011 Aboriginal 17 32 28 14 4 2 2 19 52 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 34 16 6 1 2 23 42 10094
2008 Aboriginal 15 36 28 12 6 1 2 19 52 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 33 15 6 1 2 21 45 7597

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 Aboriginal 19 23 23 19 12 2 2 32 44 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 29 21 12 3 2 35 34 8408
2017 Aboriginal 16 22 27 19 8 1 6 29 42 275
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 29 19 11 3 4 33 36 8016
2014 Aboriginal 15 23 30 17 10 2 3 28 40 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 30 20 9 3 3 32 36 8606
2011 Aboriginal 17 22 29 19 8 4 2 29 41 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 30 20 12 3 4 34 34 10085
2008 Aboriginal 16 26 29 14 9 3 3 24 45 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 29 20 10 3 3 31 38 7572

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 Aboriginal 20 27 30 13 8 1 1 21 49 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 29 16 8 2 4 25 44 8413
2017 Aboriginal 22 22 30 13 4 1 7 19 49 276
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 29 14 7 2 5 22 46 8022
2014 Aboriginal 22 30 28 11 6 1 3 17 54 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 27 13 6 2 4 20 51 8610
2011 Aboriginal 26 25 26 11 6 2 4 18 54 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 27 12 7 2 5 20 51 10086
2008 Aboriginal 29 29 18 14 3 5 2 19 62 228
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 26 13 6 2 4 21 51 7573

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 Aboriginal 15 18 35 17 11 2 2 30 34 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 33 25 12 1 2 37 29 8396
2017 Aboriginal 10 17 29 27 8 2 7 38 30 275
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 33 22 11 1 3 34 32 8004
2014 Aboriginal 13 20 37 21 7 1 2 28 34 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 35 21 9 1 3 31 33 8597
2011 Aboriginal 11 27 30 19 8 1 3 29 40 285
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 35 20 8 1 3 29 35 10072
2008 Aboriginal 11 28 29 21 8 1 2 30 40 230
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 33 20 8 1 2 29 37 7567

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 Aboriginal 22 28 24 15 7 2 3 23 52 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 29 18 11 1 3 30 40 8436
2017 Aboriginal 22 22 30 12 6 2 5 20 47 277
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 27 17 10 2 4 29 43 8011
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 24 14 7 2 3 22 53 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 27 14 8 1 3 23 49 8609
2011 Aboriginal 22 30 22 14 7 2 3 22 55 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 28 16 8 1 4 25 45 10093
2008 Aboriginal 22 31 22 12 8 1 4 22 55 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 27 15 8 1 4 25 47 7571

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 Aboriginal 18 22 27 17 10 3 2 29 42 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 27 21 12 3 3 35 37 8410
2017 Aboriginal 21 18 26 18 8 4 6 29 43 276
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 26 20 12 3 5 35 37 8035
2014 Aboriginal 17 20 23 21 10 4 5 33 41 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 27 23 13 3 5 38 32 8609
2011 Aboriginal 16 19 26 21 9 5 3 33 38 288
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 27 23 13 3 5 38 33 10075
2008 Aboriginal 21 25 25 14 8 4 3 23 50 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 27 19 9 3 5 30 40 7582

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 Aboriginal 19 27 29 15 7 1 2 23 47 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 32 15 7 2 3 24 43 8434
2017 Aboriginal 19 26 29 13 5 3 5 19 50 278
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 32 13 7 2 3 21 45 8030
2014 Aboriginal 21 24 35 11 6 2 2 18 46 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 32 12 7 2 3 20 46 8619

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 Aboriginal 35 35 12 6 10 1 0 71 16 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 9 8 5 1 0 77 13 8422
2017 Aboriginal 41 27 8 10 12 1 1 69 23 278
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 9 7 5 1 0 78 13 8055
2014 Aboriginal 35 33 11 11 8 2 0 70 19 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 8630

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 Aboriginal 40 39 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 8411
2017 Aboriginal 42 36 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 278
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 8056
2014 Aboriginal 35 43 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 8629

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 Aboriginal 36 39 12 5 6 2 0 76 12 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 8430

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 Aboriginal 41 33 14 4 5 3 0 77 9 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 8431
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 19 5 6 3 0 70 11 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 14 3 2 4 1 80 6 8054
2014 Aboriginal 38 36 16 3 4 3 0 76 7 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 13 3 2 5 1 82 5 8622

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 Aboriginal 40 34 15 5 3 2 1 76 8 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 8429
2017 Aboriginal 40 34 12 7 6 1 0 75 13 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 8052
2014 Aboriginal 35 35 14 7 5 3 0 72 13 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 13 5 2 3 0 80 7 8626
2011 Aboriginal 28 40 15 7 7 4 0 70 14 290
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 16 5 3 4 0 75 9 10113

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 Aboriginal 45 32 11 5 6 0 0 78 11 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 8420
2017 Aboriginal 41 36 11 5 6 0 0 77 11 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 8057
2014 Aboriginal 41 34 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 8619
2011 Aboriginal 39 35 14 5 7 0 0 75 12 288
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 12 5 3 1 0 79 9 10098
2008 Aboriginal 33 38 12 8 8 0 0 72 17 231
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 7601

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 Aboriginal 22 36 19 7 12 3 2 60 20 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 18 9 6 6 4 64 17 8430
2017 Aboriginal 24 27 20 11 11 4 2 55 23 277
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 16 8 7 6 5 66 17 8057
2014 Aboriginal 25 32 20 13 7 1 2 59 20 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 16 9 6 4 3 67 16 8629

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 Aboriginal 35 32 15 9 6 2 0 69 15 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 14 8 4 2 1 73 12 8442
2017 Aboriginal 36 34 12 8 8 1 1 72 16 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 12 9 4 3 1 75 13 8036
2014 Aboriginal 36 35 14 7 6 2 1 73 13 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 11 6 3 3 1 80 9 8625
2011 Aboriginal 39 37 9 7 5 2 0 78 13 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 11 7 3 3 1 78 10 10101
2008 Aboriginal 43 30 8 9 6 4 0 76 16 232
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 11 8 5 4 1 75 13 7601

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 Aboriginal 30 38 16 8 6 2 0 69 15 264
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 19 6 4 2 0 71 10 8421

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 Aboriginal 19 22 18 15 17 8 1 45 35 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 21 13 11 9 2 50 26 8443
2017 Aboriginal 14 22 19 15 21 5 5 40 40 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 19 13 13 11 3 48 30 8045
2014 Aboriginal 13 19 21 16 21 8 2 36 41 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 20 15 13 11 2 45 32 8617
2011 Aboriginal 12 20 14 19 23 11 1 36 47 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 21 14 11 13 4 44 30 10104

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
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 79 270
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 8458

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 1043

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 1043

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1043

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1043

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 1043

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 1041

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 1041

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 1041

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 1041

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 1041

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 1041

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 1041

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1041

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1041

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 1041

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 1041

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 1041

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 1044

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 1044

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1044

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 1044

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1044

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 1044

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 1044

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1044

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 57
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 1044

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 990

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 990

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 990

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 990

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 990

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 990

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 990

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 990

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 990

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 990

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 1 990

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 990

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 52
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 990

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in 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 Aboriginal 18 22 24 5 8 17 6 52 17 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 19 20 6 5 26 6 54 15 8456
2017 Aboriginal 14 16 26 6 11 22 5 41 23 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 18 6 5 27 8 55 17 8063
2014 Aboriginal 14 18 22 6 12 22 6 45 24 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 18 20 5 6 28 8 51 17 8628

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

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 Aboriginal 32 32 17 7 5 7 1 69 13 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 17 5 4 10 1 71 10 8443
2017 Aboriginal 24 32 21 8 8 7 1 61 17 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 16 5 4 12 2 71 11 8050
2014 Aboriginal 25 29 21 5 9 11 2 61 15 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 19 5 4 14 1 66 11 8628
2011 Aboriginal 26 34 20 7 5 8 0 65 13 291
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 17 5 3 9 0 73 8 10110

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 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 85 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 8449

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 457

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 80 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 77 457

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 457

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 457

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 457

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 457

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 457

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 456

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 456

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 456

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 456

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 456

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 456

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 431

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 431

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 431

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 431

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 431

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 431

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 431

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 431

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 431

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 431

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 38
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 431

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in 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 Aboriginal 18 22 23 3 8 20 6 54 14 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 19 22 3 2 29 6 59 8 8434
2017 Aboriginal 17 16 23 4 6 28 7 50 15 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 19 18 2 3 34 8 61 8 8061
2014 Aboriginal 17 16 23 3 6 29 6 51 14 257
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 18 20 2 2 34 8 57 8 8624

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

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 Aboriginal 30 34 17 2 6 9 2 71 10 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 18 3 2 12 1 73 6 8434
2017 Aboriginal 30 28 20 4 6 11 2 66 11 278
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 15 3 2 15 2 76 6 8056
2014 Aboriginal 32 23 21 3 6 14 2 65 10 256
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 18 3 2 18 2 72 6 8628
2011 Aboriginal 30 38 16 4 3 8 0 74 8 289
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 14 3 1 10 0 80 4 10102
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 29 11 4 6 2 0 78 10 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 10 4 4 1 0 83 7 8396
2017 Aboriginal 53 21 10 5 8 2 0 76 13 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 8063

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 39 15 8 2 1 0 75 10 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 8450
2017 Aboriginal 24 41 13 7 9 6 0 69 17 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 17 8 4 5 0 69 13 8052

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 36 15 12 12 0 0 62 24 270
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 17 11 7 2 0 63 19 8462
2017 Aboriginal 16 33 19 16 15 1 0 49 32 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 40 19 13 9 2 0 58 22 8061

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 14 28 19 21 0 1 31 40 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 24 15 18 0 1 43 33 8456
2017 Aboriginal 17 19 20 15 24 0 3 38 41 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 20 15 20 0 3 43 36 8051

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 25 28 16 12 0 0 44 28 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 29 16 11 0 1 44 27 8453
2017 Aboriginal 17 30 25 15 11 0 2 48 27 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 28 17 13 0 1 42 30 8059

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 24 23 15 13 0 1 48 28 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 25 14 8 0 1 52 23 8423
2017 Aboriginal 21 28 27 12 8 0 4 51 20 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 27 24 15 11 0 2 49 26 8047

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 19 24 22 14 1 1 39 37 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 24 17 13 1 1 45 31 8417
2017 Aboriginal 16 22 20 20 15 3 4 41 37 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 23 18 15 1 2 42 34 8051

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 21 16 5 6 0 5 71 12 265
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 23 15 7 5 0 5 72 12 8441
2017 Aboriginal 45 20 15 4 3 0 13 75 8 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 24 15 7 6 1 8 70 14 8033

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 28 22 8 10 0 1 59 19 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 21 10 8 0 1 61 18 8430
2017 Aboriginal 27 29 25 9 8 0 2 57 17 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 22 10 7 0 1 61 17 8039

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 31 21 14 9 0 1 55 24 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 24 10 5 1 1 60 16 8418
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 18 15 7 0 3 58 23 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 22 10 6 1 2 61 17 8025

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 23 26 15 13 0 0 46 28 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 25 15 7 1 1 52 22 8424
2017 Aboriginal 21 27 20 15 14 0 3 50 30 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 24 15 9 1 2 51 24 8038

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 25 25 14 13 0 0 48 27 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 31 23 13 7 0 1 57 20 8412
2017 Aboriginal 25 24 21 15 11 0 3 51 28 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 21 13 7 1 2 58 21 8039

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

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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 24 25 12 11 0 0 51 24 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 28 23 13 8 0 1 55 21 8392
2017 Aboriginal 21 30 20 14 11 0 3 53 27 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 22 13 9 1 2 55 23 8022

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 24 11 5 9 0 2 75 14 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 12 5 4 0 2 79 9 8391
2017 Aboriginal 48 26 15 3 5 0 3 76 8 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 23 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 8046

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 15 7 4 6 1 3 83 10 266
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 6 2 2 1 5 89 4 8399

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 61 13 12 4 8 1 2 76 12 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 6 3 4 1 4 86 7 8393
2017 Aboriginal 62 16 8 5 4 0 5 82 10 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 12 6 3 3 1 5 87 7 8049

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 25 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 24 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 8432
2017 Aboriginal 54 25 9 5 4 0 3 81 10 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 24 9 4 2 0 3 85 6 8046

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 21 14 9 7 0 1 70 16 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 20 9 6 5 0 2 80 11 8413
2017 Aboriginal 60 15 10 5 8 0 1 76 14 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 17 8 5 4 0 3 82 10 8053

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 14 8 4 1 0 19 84 7 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 12 6 2 1 0 23 89 4 8371
2017 Aboriginal 53 13 6 2 1 0 24 87 5 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 12 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 8045

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 63 21 6 1 3 0 5 89 4 264
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 19 8 2 1 0 5 87 4 8396
2017 Aboriginal 63 20 8 2 1 0 7 89 3 276
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 17 7 3 1 0 7 88 4 8007

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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 11 7 7 4 0 5 82 11 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 15 7 4 5 1 4 83 9 8422
2017 Aboriginal 60 15 9 5 6 0 5 79 12 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 15 7 4 4 1 5 85 8 8055

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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 29 14 5 4 0 2 77 8 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 27 13 5 2 0 2 79 7 8418
2017 Aboriginal 46 30 15 4 3 0 3 78 7 279
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 12 4 2 0 3 81 7 8044

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 23 40 20 4 0 0 36 24 268
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 32 36 13 5 0 0 46 18 8465
2017 Aboriginal 12 23 39 16 10 0 0 35 26 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 28 39 15 7 0 0 39 22 8064

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 25 34 18 9 0 0 26 39 269
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 28 8334
2017 Aboriginal 12 21 39 18 10 0 1 28 33 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 38 22 10 0 1 32 29 8037
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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
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 22 28 15 12 0 0 24 76 267
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 28 21 12 11 1 1 27 73 8479
2017 Aboriginal 28 22 23 12 13 2 0 29 71 280
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 24 20 11 12 2 1 30 70 8070

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 Aboriginal 22 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 6068
2017 Aboriginal 25 194
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 5437

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 Aboriginal 34 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 6068
2017 Aboriginal 28 194
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 5437

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 Aboriginal 26 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 6068
2017 Aboriginal 21 194
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 5437

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 Aboriginal 46 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 6068
2017 Aboriginal 51 194
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 5437

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 Aboriginal 6 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 6068
2017 Aboriginal 7 194
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 5437

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 Aboriginal 33 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 6068

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 6068
2017 Aboriginal 40 194
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 5437

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
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 30 17 12 5 29 197
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 41 19 11 6 18 5804
2017 Aboriginal 7 41 17 10 6 19 191
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 46 19 11 4 13 5318

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 78 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 70 6033

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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 15 23 9 18 1 5 48 28 270
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 16 15 10 12 1 8 59 25 8454

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 Aboriginal 8 22 17 18 26 4 5 32 49 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 19 18 23 1 7 34 45 6058
2017 Aboriginal 13 14 18 16 29 3 7 30 50 193
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 15 17 25 2 9 35 48 5472

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 Aboriginal 6 12 16 18 42 2 5 19 65 203
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 16 20 36 2 6 20 62 6055
2017 Aboriginal 7 8 9 19 47 3 7 16 74 193
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 10 12 17 45 3 9 17 70 5477
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