2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Privy Council Office by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - FI

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 FI 7 36 14 36 7 0 0 43 43 14
2017 FI 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2014 FI 33 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2011 FI 47 41 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

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 FI 14 14 21 36 14 0 0 29 50 14
2017 FI 17 45 23 10 5 0 0 62 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 FI 29 36 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14
2017 FI 61 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2014 FI 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 14 29 29 7 21 0 0 43 29 14
2017 FI 17 72 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2014 FI 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 FI 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 FI 7 21 14 29 29 0 0 29 57 14
2017 FI 17 23 39 21 0 0 0 39 21 18
2014 FI 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2011 FI 56 17 6 17 6 0 0 72 22 18

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 FI 7 21 21 36 14 0 0 29 50 14
2017 FI 23 28 45 5 0 0 0 51 5 18
2014 FI 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2011 FI 44 39 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 18

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 FI 14 21 0 36 29 0 0 36 64 14
2017 FI 17 23 28 10 11 11 0 44 24 18
2014 FI 53 13 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2011 FI 53 24 0 6 12 6 0 81 19 17
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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 FI 36 21 21 0 14 7 0 62 15 14
2017 FI 39 39 17 0 5 0 0 78 5 18
2014 FI 40 33 7 0 7 13 0 85 8 15
2011 FI 44 28 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 18

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 FI 29 43 0 7 14 7 0 77 23 14
2017 FI 39 39 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 18
2014 FI 47 40 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2011 FI 39 28 22 0 11 0 0 67 11 18

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 FI 36 36 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 14
2017 FI 28 51 11 6 5 0 0 78 10 18
2014 FI 60 27 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 FI 14 36 14 21 14 0 0 50 36 14
2017 FI 17 45 23 6 0 10 0 69 6 18
2014 FI 20 67 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2011 FI 22 33 28 0 6 11 0 63 6 18

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 FI 14 21 36 21 7 0 0 36 29 14
2017 FI 23 34 28 6 0 10 0 63 6 18
2014 FI 13 73 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 FI 29 47 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17

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 FI 14 14 21 36 14 0 0 29 50 14
2017 FI 6 45 34 6 0 10 0 56 6 18
2014 FI 20 47 20 7 0 7 0 71 7 15
2011 FI 6 39 33 11 6 6 0 47 18 18

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 FI 14 7 21 43 14 0 0 21 57 14
2017 FI 11 28 17 39 5 0 0 39 44 18
2014 FI 7 67 0 20 7 0 0 73 27 15
2011 FI 6 33 33 22 6 0 0 39 28 18
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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 FI 21 7 21 43 7 0 0 29 50 14
2017 FI 17 45 17 11 10 0 0 62 21 18
2014 FI 33 27 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2011 FI 28 11 33 17 6 6 0 41 24 18

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 FI 7 29 21 21 21 0 0 36 43 14
2017 FI 6 67 6 6 16 0 0 73 22 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 FI 14 21 36 7 7 14 0 42 17 14
2017 FI 0 28 17 10 11 22 11 42 32 18
2014 FI 7 47 13 7 0 20 7 73 9 15

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 FI 29 29 7 21 0 7 7 67 25 14
2017 FI 22 51 17 0 10 0 0 73 10 18
2014 FI 40 40 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15
2011 FI 50 28 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18

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
2017 FI 20 20 10 10 10 0 30 57 29 10

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 FI 14 43 14 29 0 0 0 57 29 14
2017 FI 11 45 23 6 15 0 0 56 21 18
2014 FI 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2011 FI 39 39 6 0 17 0 0 78 17 18

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 FI 36 43 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2017 FI 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2014 FI 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 FI 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 FI 36 43 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2017 FI 45 50 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2014 FI 73 13 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 FI 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 FI 14 21 29 21 14 0 0 36 36 14
2017 FI 17 45 11 17 10 0 0 62 27 18
2014 FI 27 53 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2011 FI 28 44 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18

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 FI 7 14 21 21 36 0 0 21 57 14
2017 FI 22 23 28 17 11 0 0 44 28 18
2014 FI 13 40 13 27 7 0 0 53 33 15
2011 FI 11 33 28 22 6 0 0 44 28 18

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 FI 21 29 14 29 7 0 0 50 36 14
2017 FI 45 28 11 11 5 0 0 73 15 18
2014 FI 33 40 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2011 FI 44 17 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18

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 FI 21 29 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 14
2017 FI 39 28 17 11 5 0 0 67 16 18
2014 FI 40 40 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15

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 FI 14 14 21 29 21 0 0 29 50 14
2017 FI 17 51 11 15 6 0 0 68 21 18
2014 FI 27 53 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2011 FI 50 39 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18

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 FI 21 29 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 14
2017 FI 23 45 17 10 0 5 0 71 11 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 FI 7 43 14 7 29 0 0 50 36 14
2017 FI 23 11 39 21 6 0 0 34 27 18
2014 FI 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2011 FI 28 44 11 0 11 6 0 76 12 18

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 FI 0 29 21 29 21 0 0 29 50 14
2017 FI 17 27 28 16 11 0 0 44 28 18
2014 FI 27 53 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2011 FI 33 56 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 FI 57 29 14 14
2017 FI 61 17 23 18
2014 FI 60 33 7 15
2011 FI 22 33 44 18

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 FI 0 19 64 0 9 8 11
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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 FI 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2017 FI 45 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2014 FI 47 47 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2011 FI 61 28 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

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 FI 14 21 21 29 14 0 0 36 43 14
2017 FI 6 51 23 16 0 5 0 59 17 18
2014 FI 33 53 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 FI 22 44 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18

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 FI 36 36 21 0 7 0 0 7 71 14
2017 FI 44 22 28 0 0 0 6 0 70 18
2014 FI 20 33 47 0 0 0 0 0 53 15
2011 FI 22 33 28 11 0 0 6 12 59 18

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 FI 29 21 36 7 7 0 0 14 50 14
2017 FI 22 11 50 6 6 0 6 12 35 18
2014 FI 0 33 33 20 13 0 0 33 33 15
2011 FI 6 17 28 33 11 0 6 47 24 18

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 FI 29 21 21 7 14 7 0 23 54 14
2017 FI 28 17 34 10 5 0 6 16 48 18
2014 FI 0 20 53 27 0 0 0 27 20 15
2011 FI 11 22 39 22 0 6 0 24 35 18

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 FI 21 29 14 21 7 0 7 31 54 14
2017 FI 27 22 45 0 0 0 6 0 52 18
2014 FI 0 7 53 33 7 0 0 40 7 15
2011 FI 0 11 50 22 11 0 6 35 12 18

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 FI 29 36 29 0 0 7 0 0 69 14
2017 FI 17 50 28 0 0 0 6 0 71 18
2014 FI 13 53 20 13 0 0 0 13 67 15
2011 FI 17 17 39 28 0 0 0 28 33 18

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 FI 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 15 69 13
2017 FI 16 45 34 0 0 0 6 0 64 18
2014 FI 0 20 33 40 7 0 0 47 20 15
2011 FI 11 17 33 33 0 6 0 35 29 18

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 FI 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 7 64 14
2017 FI 21 17 45 11 0 0 6 12 40 18
2014 FI 0 7 53 27 0 13 0 31 8 15

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 FI 36 36 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2017 FI 39 23 11 11 15 0 0 62 27 18
2014 FI 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15

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 FI 29 43 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2017 FI 28 51 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 18
2014 FI 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 FI 29 36 7 21 7 0 0 64 29 14

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 FI 21 43 7 7 7 7 7 75 17 14
2017 FI 11 51 17 10 0 11 0 69 12 18
2014 FI 47 47 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15

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 FI 43 29 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2017 FI 17 55 16 6 0 6 0 77 6 18
2014 FI 40 47 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15
2011 FI 39 22 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18

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 FI 29 36 7 21 7 0 0 64 29 14
2017 FI 23 56 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 18
2014 FI 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 FI 50 33 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18

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 FI 14 21 36 14 7 0 7 38 23 14
2017 FI 17 39 23 15 0 0 6 60 16 18
2014 FI 33 33 7 7 0 20 0 83 8 15

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 FI 7 43 14 21 0 14 0 58 25 14
2017 FI 16 34 28 10 0 11 0 57 12 18
2014 FI 27 53 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2011 FI 17 56 0 6 11 11 0 81 19 18

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 FI 14 36 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 14

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 FI 0 21 21 29 14 14 0 25 50 14
2017 FI 6 23 28 6 16 22 0 36 28 18
2014 FI 13 13 33 7 0 33 0 40 10 15
2011 FI 0 41 18 12 18 12 0 47 33 17

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 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 FI 0 36 29 0 7 21 7 50 10 14
2017 FI 11 23 23 0 10 16 17 51 16 18
2014 FI 7 33 0 7 0 40 13 86 14 15

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 FI 14 50 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2017 FI 6 34 28 0 10 22 0 51 13 18
2014 FI 7 53 7 7 0 20 7 82 9 15
2011 FI 22 44 11 11 0 11 0 75 13 18

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 FI 7 29 29 0 7 29 0 50 10 14
2017 FI 11 17 28 0 0 38 6 50 0 18
2014 FI 7 27 7 7 0 47 7 71 14 15

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 FI 14 50 21 0 7 7 0 69 8 14
2017 FI 11 34 28 0 5 22 0 58 6 18
2014 FI 7 60 20 0 0 13 0 77 0 15
2011 FI 17 39 39 0 0 6 0 59 0 18
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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 FI 36 36 7 0 14 7 0 77 15 14
2017 FI 45 39 6 6 5 0 0 84 10 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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 FI 36 29 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14
2017 FI 17 45 17 6 10 6 0 65 17 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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 FI 7 29 21 21 21 0 0 36 43 14
2017 FI 11 23 17 28 21 0 0 34 49 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
(%)
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 FI 14 43 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 14
2017 FI 11 16 50 6 11 0 6 29 18 18

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 FI 0 21 21 21 36 0 0 21 57 14
2017 FI 0 16 33 17 34 0 0 16 51 18

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 FI 0 36 7 36 21 0 0 36 57 14
2017 FI 6 17 39 21 17 0 0 23 38 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
(%)
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 FI 0 21 14 21 43 0 0 21 64 14
2017 FI 6 16 16 39 23 0 0 22 62 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
(%)
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 FI 0 14 43 7 29 0 7 15 38 14
2017 FI 0 17 33 28 22 0 0 17 50 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
(%)
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 FI 0 29 29 0 43 0 0 29 43 14
2017 FI 0 11 61 23 6 0 0 11 28 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
(%)
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 FI 43 29 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2017 FI 11 34 39 10 6 0 0 45 16 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
(%)
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 FI 7 36 29 14 14 0 0 43 29 14
2017 FI 6 28 23 15 28 0 0 34 44 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
(%)
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 FI 7 50 29 0 14 0 0 57 14 14
2017 FI 17 23 23 22 16 0 0 39 38 18

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 FI 36 43 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2017 FI 28 34 23 10 6 0 0 61 16 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
(%)
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 FI 36 36 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2017 FI 35 30 17 6 12 0 0 65 18 17

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 FI 71 7 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

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 FI 79 0 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2017 FI 61 11 6 10 6 0 6 77 17 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
(%)
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 FI 64 14 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2017 FI 39 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 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
(%)
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 FI 50 21 7 7 0 7 7 83 8 14
2017 FI 45 23 6 11 15 0 0 68 27 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
(%)
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 FI 36 21 7 0 7 0 29 80 10 14
2017 FI 45 23 23 0 0 0 10 75 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
(%)
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 FI 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2017 FI 56 33 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18

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 FI 71 21 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2017 FI 67 0 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 18

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 FI 36 50 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 14
2017 FI 34 49 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18

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 FI 0 14 43 14 29 0 0 14 43 14
2017 FI 0 23 28 17 32 0 0 23 49 18

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 FI 14 29 43 14 0 0 0 14 43 14
2017 FI 11 32 39 11 6 0 0 17 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
(%)
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 FI 14 43 7 21 14 0 0 14 86 14
2017 FI 17 17 32 11 11 6 6 19 81 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 FI 17 12
2017 FI 8 13

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 FI 33 12
2017 FI 46 13

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 FI 0 12
2017 FI 7 13

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 FI 75 12
2017 FI 63 13

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 FI 8 12
2017 FI 0 13

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 FI 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 FI 25 12
2017 FI 46 13

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 FI 0 50 17 0 17 17 12
2017 FI 0 39 31 16 0 14 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 FI 25 75 12

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 FI 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 FI 25 25 17 25 0 0 8 55 27 12
2017 FI 16 38 8 16 23 0 0 54 38 13

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 FI 0 17 17 25 25 8 8 20 60 12
2017 FI 0 24 16 16 38 0 7 25 58 13
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