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

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
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 36 50 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 16
2014 PM 25 33 7 25 11 0 0 58 35 27
2014 PM-01 33 33 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 20 43 31 0 6 0 0 63 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 56 19 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 16
2014 PM 52 29 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 27
2014 PM-01 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 43 31 7 13 7 0 0 74 19 16
2014 PM 25 45 15 4 12 0 0 69 15 27
2014 PM-01 33 47 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 25 18 19 19 13 7 0 46 34 16
2014 PM 21 33 11 21 14 0 0 54 35 27
2014 PM-01 27 33 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 30 20 19 12 13 7 0 53 26 16
2014 PM 21 29 15 20 14 0 0 51 34 27
2014 PM-01 27 27 13 20 13 0 0 53 33 15

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 25 24 0 19 26 0 7 52 48 16
2014 PM 25 14 15 28 11 7 0 42 42 27
2014 PM-01 33 20 7 20 13 7 0 57 36 15
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 40 25 12 10 13 0 0 65 23 16
2014 PM 36 34 7 12 11 0 0 71 22 27
2014 PM-01 40 33 0 13 13 0 0 73 27 15

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 38 37 7 5 13 0 0 75 18 16
2014 PM 44 27 7 12 11 0 0 71 22 27
2014 PM-01 47 20 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 52 20 10 5 13 0 0 72 18 16
2014 PM 33 40 15 5 7 0 0 73 12 27
2014 PM-01 33 47 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15

Senior management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 23 20 12 11 13 20 0 54 31 16
2014 PM 29 19 12 22 11 7 0 52 35 27
2014 PM-01 27 27 7 27 7 7 0 57 36 15

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 30 27 12 13 12 7 0 61 26 16
2014 PM 18 26 7 32 11 7 0 47 46 27
2014 PM-01 13 33 0 27 13 13 0 54 46 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 25 25 26 6 12 7 0 53 19 16
2014 PM 14 22 19 23 18 4 0 38 43 27
2014 PM-01 13 27 13 20 20 7 0 43 43 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 20 16 20 25 12 7 0 39 39 16
2014 PM 25 22 4 25 18 7 0 51 46 27
2014 PM-01 20 33 0 20 20 7 0 57 43 15
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 20 56 12 11 0 0 0 77 11 16
2014 PM 19 26 7 31 18 0 0 45 48 27
2014 PM-01 20 20 13 27 20 0 0 40 47 15

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 32 51 7 5 6 0 0 83 11 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 25 13 12 0 18 32 0 56 26 16
2014 PM 4 22 19 15 29 7 4 29 50 27
2014 PM-01 0 20 20 20 33 7 0 21 57 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 20 44 5 7 13 5 7 72 22 16
2014 PM 29 44 8 4 15 0 0 73 19 27
2014 PM-01 33 47 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 45 11 13 17 6 0 7 61 25 16
2014 PM 19 42 20 11 8 0 0 61 19 27
2014 PM-01 7 67 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 50 30 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 16
2014 PM 18 40 19 8 15 0 0 58 23 27
2014 PM-01 20 40 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 56 31 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 16
2014 PM 21 64 7 5 4 0 0 85 8 27
2014 PM-01 20 60 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 38 7 26 5 6 18 0 55 14 16
2014 PM 32 28 14 8 18 0 0 60 26 27
2014 PM-01 20 33 20 7 20 0 0 53 27 15

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
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Strongly disagree
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Total responses
2017 PM 27 18 7 5 18 18 7 60 31 16
2014 PM 15 22 11 20 21 11 0 42 46 27
2014 PM-01 13 13 13 20 27 13 0 31 54 15

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 38 32 6 24 0 0 0 70 24 16
2014 PM 19 31 11 8 28 0 4 51 38 27
2014 PM-01 13 20 13 7 40 0 7 36 50 15

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 30 32 19 13 7 0 0 62 19 16
2014 PM 12 28 28 11 21 0 0 40 32 27
2014 PM-01 7 13 40 13 27 0 0 20 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 50 32 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 16
2014 PM 21 33 13 14 19 0 0 54 33 27
2014 PM-01 27 33 0 27 13 0 0 60 40 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 32 0 12 19 6 25 7 46 36 16

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Total responses
2017 PM 54 28 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 16
2014 PM 18 27 7 22 22 0 4 46 46 27
2014 PM-01 20 20 7 20 27 0 7 43 50 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2014 PM 35 25 16 12 12 0 0 60 23 27
2014 PM-01 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

Mobility and retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
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No
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Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 62 0 38 16
2014 PM 23 25 52 27
2014 PM-01 20 40 40 15

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
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To pursue another position within my department or agency
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To pursue a position in another department or agency
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To pursue a position outside the federal public service
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End of my term, casual or student employment
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Other
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Total responses
2017 PM 9 18 62 0 11 0 10
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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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 42 44 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 16
2014 PM 22 58 12 5 4 0 0 80 8 27
2014 PM-01 27 67 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 32 38 12 11 0 7 0 75 12 16
2014 PM 26 41 19 4 11 0 0 67 14 27
2014 PM-01 20 47 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 PM 10 17 0 40 20 0 13 69 31 16
2014 PM 18 31 29 22 0 0 0 22 48 27
2014 PM-01 27 27 27 20 0 0 0 20 53 15

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
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Total responses
2017 PM 5 5 40 25 13 7 5 44 11 16
2014 PM 18 43 18 18 4 0 0 21 61 27
2014 PM-01 27 27 20 20 7 0 0 27 53 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 PM 18 12 56 0 7 0 7 7 32 16
2014 PM 22 35 21 14 0 7 0 15 62 27
2014 PM-01 20 27 27 20 0 7 0 21 50 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 PM 10 10 20 33 13 0 13 53 23 16
2014 PM 15 28 18 25 7 7 0 34 47 27
2014 PM-01 13 20 20 27 7 13 0 38 38 15

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
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Total responses
2017 PM 0 28 18 34 7 0 13 47 32 16
2014 PM 26 26 23 18 7 0 0 25 52 27
2014 PM-01 20 27 13 27 13 0 0 40 47 15

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2017 PM 18 20 37 18 0 0 7 20 41 16
2014 PM 22 34 12 18 14 0 0 32 56 27
2014 PM-01 20 20 7 27 27 0 0 53 40 15

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
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Total responses
2017 PM 23 11 39 0 7 7 13 8 43 16
2014 PM 23 34 21 18 0 4 0 18 60 27
2014 PM-01 13 33 20 27 0 7 0 29 50 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
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Total responses
2017 PM 43 19 5 7 13 13 0 71 22 16
2014 PM 32 34 5 12 18 0 0 66 29 27
2014 PM-01 33 33 0 7 27 0 0 67 33 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 45 31 7 10 0 7 0 82 11 16
2014 PM 18 51 7 13 8 4 0 71 22 27
2014 PM-01 20 60 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15

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
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Total responses
2017 PM 25 18 19 12 6 13 7 54 23 16
2014 PM 33 31 14 4 15 4 0 66 19 27
2014 PM-01 33 33 20 0 13 0 0 67 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 25 13 24 0 0 31 7 61 0 16
2014 PM 26 32 21 4 18 0 0 58 21 27
2014 PM-01 27 47 0 0 27 0 0 73 27 15

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 45 24 25 7 0 0 0 69 7 16
2014 PM 36 25 20 5 14 0 0 61 19 27
2014 PM-01 40 33 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 38 13 24 12 6 7 0 55 19 16
2014 PM 21 19 19 23 18 0 0 40 41 27
2014 PM-01 27 13 20 13 27 0 0 40 40 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
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Total responses
2017 PM 38 36 7 5 0 7 7 86 6 16
2014 PM 33 21 19 9 11 7 0 58 21 27
2014 PM-01 33 33 20 0 7 7 0 71 7 15

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
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Total responses
2017 PM 13 7 13 19 29 11 7 25 59 16
2014 PM 15 18 15 16 18 18 0 40 41 27
2014 PM-01 13 27 7 7 20 27 0 55 36 15

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
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Total responses
2017 PM 20 0 12 5 11 45 7 42 33 16
2014 PM 14 15 15 4 19 25 8 44 33 27
2014 PM-01 20 13 13 0 13 40 0 56 22 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 32 13 5 12 0 32 7 72 20 16
2014 PM 21 26 20 4 18 7 5 53 24 27
2014 PM-01 33 33 0 0 20 13 0 77 23 15

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 PM 13 0 12 12 0 43 19 36 32 16
2014 PM 14 15 12 8 7 35 8 52 27 27
2014 PM-01 20 13 7 0 7 53 0 71 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 PM 32 11 5 12 0 27 13 71 20 16
2014 PM 28 23 11 12 7 14 5 64 23 27
2014 PM-01 40 27 7 7 7 13 0 77 15 15
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 PM 50 7 26 5 13 0 0 56 18 16

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

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2017 PM 13 35 13 0 11 27 0 66 15 16

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.

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2017 PM 13 32 12 17 5 13 7 57 28 16

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 7 17 10 27 40 0 0 24 66 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 27 31 37 5 0 0 0 58 5 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 34 31 18 10 0 0 7 70 11 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 PM 20 28 32 13 0 0 7 52 14 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 65 17 0 5 7 0 7 88 12 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 52 11 32 5 0 0 0 63 5 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 47 35 0 11 0 7 0 88 12 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 52 33 5 10 0 0 0 84 10 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 54 26 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 54 27 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 82 5 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 64 29 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 64 24 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 68 5 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 68 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 PM 72 10 0 5 7 0 7 88 12 16

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 PM 55 38 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Moderate
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Very high
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Total responses
2017 PM 7 26 68 0 0 0 0 32 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 PM 0 21 19 39 7 7 7 53 25 16
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 PM 18 17 26 7 26 7 0 20 80 16

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

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2017 PM 27 12

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

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2017 PM 67 12

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

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2017 PM 45 12

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

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2017 PM 57 12

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

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2017 PM 9 12

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

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2017 PM 24 12

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
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1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
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20 to 29 hours
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30 to 39 hours
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40 hours or more
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Total responses
2017 PM 9 34 16 0 9 32 12

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 PM 0 9 9 7 66 9 0 10 80 12

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 PM 0 9 0 9 73 9 0 10 90 12
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