2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Shared Services Canada by Question 86. What is your gender?

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 Male gender 27 41 13 11 7 0 0 68 18 1734
2018 Female gender 32 40 13 7 8 0 0 72 15 942
2018 Gender diverse 15 29 26 30 0 0 0 44 30 18
2017 Male gender 25 41 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 2166
2017 Female gender 31 42 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1111
2014 Male gender 19 42 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 2767
2014 Female gender 23 42 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 1352

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 Male gender 27 38 17 11 8 0 0 65 18 1735
2018 Female gender 32 34 13 11 9 0 0 66 20 946
2018 Gender diverse 25 33 25 13 5 0 0 57 18 19
2017 Male gender 23 36 19 12 10 1 0 59 22 2170
2017 Female gender 28 37 14 12 8 0 1 66 20 1111

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 Male gender 43 36 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 1726
2018 Female gender 47 33 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 938
2018 Gender diverse 29 32 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 19
2017 Male gender 41 37 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 2158
2017 Female gender 48 34 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 1111
2014 Male gender 49 31 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 2767
2014 Female gender 54 31 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1351

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 Male gender 33 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 1740
2018 Female gender 38 38 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 944
2018 Gender diverse 20 28 33 14 5 0 0 48 19 19
2017 Male gender 30 39 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 2162
2017 Female gender 37 38 12 7 5 0 0 75 12 1110
2014 Male gender 27 40 15 10 6 0 0 68 16 2765
2014 Female gender 31 41 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 1351

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 Male gender 25 29 20 12 12 1 0 55 24 1740
2018 Female gender 29 26 20 13 11 1 0 56 24 944
2018 Gender diverse 20 10 30 19 20 0 0 30 40 18
2017 Male gender 17 25 23 16 18 1 0 43 35 2162
2017 Female gender 24 29 19 13 14 1 0 53 28 1109
2014 Male gender 13 26 23 18 19 1 0 39 37 2767
2014 Female gender 16 28 21 17 17 1 0 45 34 1351

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 Male gender 24 31 19 14 11 1 0 55 25 1735
2018 Female gender 29 29 19 13 10 1 0 58 23 943
2018 Gender diverse 10 28 10 34 19 0 0 37 53 19
2017 Male gender 16 27 21 18 18 1 0 43 36 2159
2017 Female gender 24 30 19 14 12 1 0 55 26 1108
2014 Male gender 13 27 22 19 19 0 0 40 38 2767
2014 Female gender 17 31 19 18 15 1 0 48 33 1350

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 Male gender 23 25 22 14 13 3 0 50 28 1742
2018 Female gender 28 22 19 15 14 3 0 51 29 946
2018 Gender diverse 15 15 10 32 28 0 0 30 61 19
2017 Male gender 17 22 22 16 19 4 0 41 36 2166
2017 Female gender 23 22 20 14 15 5 1 48 31 1111
2014 Male gender 16 20 23 17 20 4 1 38 39 2766
2014 Female gender 18 21 20 17 18 5 1 41 37 1350
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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 Male gender 48 28 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 1733
2018 Female gender 46 28 10 7 6 2 1 76 14 942
2018 Gender diverse 48 23 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 19
2017 Male gender 46 31 12 5 4 2 1 78 9 2168
2017 Female gender 46 30 10 7 4 2 1 78 11 1111
2014 Male gender 42 31 14 6 5 2 1 74 11 2768
2014 Female gender 41 32 12 6 6 2 1 75 13 1351

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 Male gender 42 34 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 1735
2018 Female gender 47 28 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 940
2018 Gender diverse 38 24 20 19 0 0 0 62 19 19
2017 Male gender 42 34 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 2169
2017 Female gender 44 30 12 6 6 1 1 76 12 1112
2014 Male gender 37 34 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 2767
2014 Female gender 40 35 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 1350

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 Male gender 49 27 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 1738
2018 Female gender 50 24 11 7 8 0 0 75 15 943
2018 Gender diverse 53 23 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 19
2017 Male gender 51 28 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2165
2017 Female gender 55 24 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 1110
2014 Male gender 45 30 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 2765
2014 Female gender 50 27 10 7 6 1 0 78 12 1351

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 Male gender 26 27 22 8 6 11 0 60 15 1741
2018 Female gender 27 29 19 10 6 9 0 62 17 951
2018 Gender diverse 19 33 30 0 10 9 0 57 11 19
2017 Male gender 20 26 23 9 8 14 0 53 20 2169
2017 Female gender 25 31 17 10 5 12 0 64 17 1112
2014 Male gender 18 29 23 9 8 13 0 54 20 2767
2014 Female gender 21 32 20 9 6 12 0 61 17 1351

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 Male gender 20 27 23 15 13 2 0 48 28 1738
2018 Female gender 24 28 18 15 10 5 0 54 27 946
2018 Gender diverse 14 34 23 0 24 5 0 50 26 19
2017 Male gender 15 23 23 18 17 3 0 40 36 2169
2017 Female gender 21 30 18 17 10 4 0 54 28 1112
2014 Male gender 12 23 23 20 19 4 0 35 40 2768
2014 Female gender 17 30 20 17 12 4 0 49 30 1350

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 Male gender 13 23 27 17 15 5 0 38 34 1739
2018 Female gender 16 26 22 17 12 7 0 45 32 945
2018 Gender diverse 17 29 25 5 24 0 0 46 29 19
2017 Male gender 10 20 24 19 20 6 0 33 42 2162
2017 Female gender 15 26 21 16 13 8 0 45 32 1110
2014 Male gender 7 18 23 23 23 6 0 27 48 2765
2014 Female gender 11 24 22 20 14 8 0 38 37 1349

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 Male gender 14 27 23 19 15 3 0 42 35 1738
2018 Female gender 15 27 19 19 15 4 0 45 36 949
2018 Gender diverse 17 39 20 5 20 0 0 56 24 19
2017 Male gender 12 26 21 20 18 4 0 39 39 2167
2017 Female gender 16 26 17 20 16 5 0 45 38 1111
2014 Male gender 8 23 21 22 22 3 0 32 46 2765
2014 Female gender 12 26 18 23 18 4 0 39 43 1350
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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 Male gender 25 33 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 1744
2018 Female gender 32 33 15 11 10 0 1 65 20 943
2018 Gender diverse 21 45 10 10 14 0 0 65 24 18
2017 Male gender 22 33 20 13 10 0 0 56 24 2169
2017 Female gender 28 37 15 10 9 0 1 66 19 1110
2014 Male gender 16 34 21 15 12 0 0 51 28 2766
2014 Female gender 24 36 16 13 11 0 0 60 24 1350

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 Male gender 21 36 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 1745
2018 Female gender 27 36 13 14 9 0 0 63 24 945
2018 Gender diverse 21 29 25 15 10 0 0 50 25 18
2017 Male gender 19 37 19 15 10 0 0 55 25 2166
2017 Female gender 24 39 14 14 8 0 0 64 22 1111

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 Male gender 14 22 25 11 9 15 4 45 24 1737
2018 Female gender 17 20 21 14 9 15 4 46 28 942
2018 Gender diverse 15 24 35 14 0 13 0 44 16 19
2017 Male gender 13 20 22 12 10 19 4 43 29 2164
2017 Female gender 15 19 18 14 11 20 3 44 32 1109
2014 Male gender 11 21 24 14 12 14 4 39 32 2768
2014 Female gender 11 21 19 17 14 15 4 39 38 1350

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 Male gender 38 34 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 1739
2018 Female gender 43 30 12 7 8 1 0 74 15 940
2018 Gender diverse 33 28 29 5 5 0 0 62 9 19
2017 Male gender 37 34 14 9 5 1 1 72 14 2166
2017 Female gender 42 32 11 7 6 1 1 75 13 1110
2014 Male gender 34 34 16 9 6 1 1 69 15 2768
2014 Female gender 38 34 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 1351

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 Male gender 25 33 17 10 4 4 7 65 16 494
2018 Female gender 27 25 18 6 8 6 10 61 17 266
2017 Male gender 21 34 21 7 4 5 8 63 13 626
2017 Female gender 27 30 16 9 4 6 8 66 15 310
2014 Male gender 20 33 21 9 7 3 7 59 18 783
2014 Female gender 24 32 16 11 7 5 5 63 19 364

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 Male gender 18 36 18 17 10 0 1 55 27 1743
2018 Female gender 25 38 12 14 10 0 1 64 24 944
2018 Gender diverse 15 15 44 5 20 0 0 31 25 18
2017 Male gender 18 33 18 15 16 0 0 51 31 2169
2017 Female gender 26 37 13 15 8 0 1 64 23 1111
2014 Male gender 11 24 17 22 25 0 1 35 47 2768
2014 Female gender 20 34 14 18 14 0 1 55 32 1351

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 Male gender 33 43 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 1738
2018 Female gender 38 38 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 944
2018 Gender diverse 15 39 20 20 5 0 0 55 25 18
2017 Male gender 34 42 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 2168
2017 Female gender 38 39 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 1109
2014 Male gender 33 40 13 8 6 0 0 73 13 2767
2014 Female gender 33 37 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 1352

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 Male gender 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1730
2018 Female gender 42 39 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 935
2018 Gender diverse 31 29 10 21 10 0 0 60 30 18
2017 Male gender 41 39 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 2164
2017 Female gender 45 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 1107
2014 Male gender 38 40 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 2768
2014 Female gender 38 39 11 9 4 0 0 77 13 1349

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 Male gender 16 32 22 15 12 2 0 49 28 1740
2018 Female gender 23 31 17 14 12 3 1 55 27 947
2018 Gender diverse 5 37 15 19 24 0 0 42 43 19
2017 Male gender 17 27 22 16 16 2 0 45 33 2168
2017 Female gender 23 32 16 12 11 5 1 59 25 1109
2014 Male gender 10 21 20 21 24 3 0 33 46 2766
2014 Female gender 15 28 18 19 16 4 1 44 37 1348

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 Male gender 18 28 16 15 20 2 1 48 36 1744
2018 Female gender 21 27 16 16 16 2 2 50 33 948
2018 Gender diverse 10 24 20 15 31 0 0 34 46 18
2017 Male gender 18 25 15 15 22 3 1 45 39 2167
2017 Female gender 22 27 13 15 18 3 2 52 34 1109
2014 Male gender 10 22 16 19 29 2 1 33 50 2768
2014 Female gender 12 18 15 19 28 5 3 33 50 1350

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 Male gender 27 39 17 10 6 0 0 67 17 1729
2018 Female gender 30 36 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 942
2018 Gender diverse 23 38 10 10 19 0 0 61 29 19
2017 Male gender 27 40 14 11 7 0 0 67 19 2160
2017 Female gender 30 41 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 1109
2014 Male gender 18 39 16 14 13 0 0 57 27 2766
2014 Female gender 21 40 14 14 10 1 1 61 24 1350

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 Male gender 29 37 18 8 7 0 0 67 16 1719
2018 Female gender 38 30 15 9 8 0 0 68 16 942
2018 Gender diverse 20 51 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 19
2017 Male gender 30 36 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 2159
2017 Female gender 36 35 14 9 5 0 0 71 14 1111
2014 Male gender 22 36 18 11 12 0 0 59 23 2765
2014 Female gender 30 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 19 1349

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 Male gender 26 36 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 1735
2018 Female gender 32 35 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 942
2018 Gender diverse 24 33 24 15 5 0 0 57 19 19
2017 Male gender 27 35 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 2163
2017 Female gender 32 37 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 1111
2014 Male gender 20 35 20 13 11 0 0 56 24 2764
2014 Female gender 28 37 13 12 9 0 0 65 22 1347

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 Male gender 18 37 25 10 6 3 0 57 17 1741
2018 Female gender 22 33 22 10 8 5 1 58 19 945
2018 Gender diverse 5 43 33 10 9 0 0 48 19 19
2017 Male gender 17 33 25 12 8 5 0 53 21 2167
2017 Female gender 22 33 23 10 6 6 1 59 17 1111

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 Male gender 45 33 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 1733
2018 Female gender 50 29 8 7 5 0 0 79 12 941
2018 Gender diverse 41 35 10 0 14 0 0 76 14 18
2017 Male gender 42 33 12 7 5 0 1 75 12 2165
2017 Female gender 47 32 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 1109
2014 Male gender 34 34 15 9 6 1 1 69 15 2767
2014 Female gender 39 34 12 8 7 0 1 73 15 1348

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 Male gender 34 34 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 1741
2018 Female gender 36 30 15 11 6 0 1 67 18 948
2018 Gender diverse 24 35 13 24 5 0 0 58 29 19
2017 Male gender 35 38 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 2168
2017 Female gender 33 34 17 8 6 0 1 67 15 1109
2014 Male gender 31 38 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 2765
2014 Female gender 36 31 17 8 7 0 1 68 15 1352

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 Male gender 28 33 38 1747
2018 Female gender 32 29 39 951
2018 Gender diverse 36 25 39 19
2017 Male gender 28 32 40 2167
2017 Female gender 31 32 36 1111
2014 Male gender 29 31 40 2765
2014 Female gender 34 27 39 1351

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 Male gender 16 33 38 4 3 5 498
2018 Female gender 15 24 47 3 4 7 319
2017 Male gender 18 28 41 6 3 5 603
2017 Female gender 15 25 44 3 7 6 351
2014 Male gender 15 27 44 9 9999 6 816
2014 Female gender 16 17 50 5 9999 11 457
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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 Male gender 36 40 13 6 4 1 0 76 10 1737
2018 Female gender 38 40 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 945
2018 Gender diverse 15 61 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 19
2017 Male gender 30 38 15 10 7 1 0 69 16 2168
2017 Female gender 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1112
2014 Male gender 27 38 15 11 8 1 0 66 19 2765
2014 Female gender 32 42 13 7 5 1 0 74 13 1349

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 Male gender 17 38 24 13 7 1 0 55 20 1741
2018 Female gender 23 41 19 10 5 1 0 65 15 946
2018 Gender diverse 13 14 43 25 5 0 0 28 30 19
2017 Male gender 15 35 24 14 10 1 0 51 25 2166
2017 Female gender 23 38 18 12 7 2 0 63 19 1112
2014 Male gender 16 36 21 14 11 1 0 53 26 2768
2014 Female gender 24 38 17 11 7 2 0 64 18 1350

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 Male gender 14 29 36 14 4 1 1 19 44 1742
2018 Female gender 17 30 34 12 5 0 1 18 48 944
2018 Gender diverse 10 43 28 5 14 0 0 19 53 19
2017 Male gender 16 29 34 14 5 1 2 19 46 2162
2017 Female gender 15 29 33 12 6 2 4 19 46 1101
2014 Male gender 19 35 30 10 3 1 2 13 56 2761
2014 Female gender 19 31 30 12 5 1 2 18 51 1345

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 Male gender 18 28 28 15 8 2 1 24 48 1739
2018 Female gender 20 24 31 15 7 2 1 22 46 940
2018 Gender diverse 14 35 18 24 9 0 0 33 49 19
2017 Male gender 25 29 27 9 7 2 2 16 55 2161
2017 Female gender 23 26 27 12 6 3 3 20 52 1101
2014 Male gender 33 31 22 7 4 2 1 12 65 2763
2014 Female gender 27 29 25 9 6 3 2 16 58 1346

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 Male gender 31 30 23 9 4 1 1 14 63 1737
2018 Female gender 28 28 26 11 4 2 1 15 58 941
2018 Gender diverse 33 34 14 10 9 0 0 19 67 19
2017 Male gender 31 30 23 9 4 2 2 13 63 2166
2017 Female gender 26 29 24 10 4 2 4 15 59 1102
2014 Male gender 37 29 21 7 2 1 2 10 68 2758
2014 Female gender 29 29 24 9 4 2 2 13 61 1349

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 Male gender 12 20 34 23 9 1 1 33 33 1733
2018 Female gender 16 20 32 20 8 2 2 29 38 940
2018 Gender diverse 14 23 19 30 14 0 0 44 37 19
2017 Male gender 15 20 32 22 8 1 2 31 36 2155
2017 Female gender 16 21 33 16 8 2 4 25 39 1099
2014 Male gender 18 19 33 20 7 1 2 28 38 2753
2014 Female gender 16 23 30 19 8 1 3 28 40 1342

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 Male gender 19 27 29 15 7 1 1 23 47 1741
2018 Female gender 23 24 24 17 7 2 3 25 50 944
2018 Gender diverse 10 33 19 29 9 0 0 38 43 19
2017 Male gender 22 28 27 12 7 2 3 20 52 2157
2017 Female gender 22 24 26 15 8 3 4 24 48 1097
2014 Male gender 31 28 23 10 4 1 2 15 61 2757
2014 Female gender 25 24 24 14 6 1 4 22 52 1347

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 Male gender 13 21 29 21 11 3 2 34 36 1731
2018 Female gender 19 23 26 17 8 3 4 27 45 939
2018 Gender diverse 14 37 14 20 9 5 0 30 54 19
2017 Male gender 15 22 25 21 10 3 4 34 39 2157
2017 Female gender 20 23 25 14 8 4 6 25 48 1098
2014 Male gender 15 19 26 22 12 3 4 36 37 2752
2014 Female gender 17 18 24 21 11 4 6 35 38 1346

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 Male gender 28 28 27 10 4 2 1 15 58 1746
2018 Female gender 25 24 30 12 5 2 2 17 51 942
2018 Gender diverse 38 15 15 24 9 0 0 33 53 19
2017 Male gender 29 26 27 10 5 2 2 15 57 2162
2017 Female gender 23 27 28 11 5 3 4 16 53 1099
2014 Male gender 28 28 28 10 4 2 1 14 57 2762
2014 Female gender 22 25 29 13 5 3 2 19 50 1351

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 Male gender 47 31 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 1738
2018 Female gender 45 30 8 10 6 1 1 76 16 941
2018 Gender diverse 52 19 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 19
2017 Male gender 46 31 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 2166
2017 Female gender 45 29 9 8 7 1 1 75 15 1110
2014 Male gender 46 29 11 6 6 1 0 77 12 2768
2014 Female gender 45 29 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 1350

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 Male gender 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1737
2018 Female gender 49 34 8 6 3 1 0 84 9 941
2018 Gender diverse 67 14 15 5 0 0 0 81 5 19
2017 Male gender 46 38 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 2161
2017 Female gender 46 34 9 7 4 1 0 81 11 1106
2014 Male gender 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 2767
2014 Female gender 41 40 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 1351

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 Male gender 42 40 11 3 2 1 0 83 6 1742
2018 Female gender 43 37 10 4 3 1 0 82 7 943
2018 Gender diverse 33 48 15 0 5 0 0 81 5 19

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 Male gender 34 32 20 4 2 7 1 72 7 1737
2018 Female gender 40 32 16 4 2 6 0 77 6 940
2018 Gender diverse 15 45 30 5 5 0 0 60 10 18
2017 Male gender 30 31 22 4 3 9 1 67 8 2162
2017 Female gender 34 32 17 5 4 7 1 72 9 1110
2014 Male gender 33 32 19 3 3 10 1 72 7 2767
2014 Female gender 34 33 16 4 4 9 1 74 9 1350

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 Male gender 38 36 17 3 2 4 0 77 5 1741
2018 Female gender 39 37 14 4 2 4 0 80 6 937
2018 Gender diverse 24 34 20 18 5 0 0 57 23 19
2017 Male gender 31 38 19 4 2 6 0 74 6 2164
2017 Female gender 36 40 12 4 3 5 0 80 7 1109
2014 Male gender 34 35 17 4 3 7 0 74 8 2767
2014 Female gender 33 36 15 6 3 8 0 74 10 1350

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 Male gender 41 36 13 5 3 1 0 78 8 1735
2018 Female gender 44 35 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 944
2018 Gender diverse 28 33 15 15 5 5 0 64 20 19
2017 Male gender 32 39 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 2166
2017 Female gender 40 40 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 1110
2014 Male gender 34 37 15 7 5 1 0 71 13 2765
2014 Female gender 39 37 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 1349

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 Male gender 27 33 20 6 4 7 4 67 11 1740
2018 Female gender 26 29 19 10 7 7 3 60 19 944
2018 Gender diverse 24 33 15 14 9 5 0 60 24 19
2017 Male gender 30 30 17 6 5 6 6 68 13 2169
2017 Female gender 29 29 16 8 8 5 5 64 18 1110
2014 Male gender 34 29 16 6 5 4 5 70 12 2766
2014 Female gender 32 30 14 9 7 5 4 68 17 1351

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 Male gender 27 37 17 9 4 4 1 67 14 1741
2018 Female gender 34 36 12 8 5 4 1 74 13 947
2018 Gender diverse 5 37 34 24 0 0 0 41 24 19
2017 Male gender 28 35 16 10 6 5 0 67 17 2163
2017 Female gender 34 35 12 8 5 4 2 74 14 1112
2014 Male gender 25 36 16 11 7 4 1 64 19 2765
2014 Female gender 27 35 12 13 6 6 2 67 20 1347

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 Male gender 29 38 22 7 3 2 0 68 10 1734
2018 Female gender 33 35 19 7 3 2 0 70 10 942
2018 Gender diverse 10 37 34 19 0 0 0 47 19 19

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 Male gender 17 24 23 12 10 12 2 47 25 1740
2018 Female gender 18 22 19 14 13 11 3 47 31 945
2018 Gender diverse 10 34 29 9 18 0 0 44 27 19
2017 Male gender 16 23 22 13 12 13 2 45 29 2163
2017 Female gender 19 20 19 11 15 12 4 46 31 1111
2014 Male gender 12 23 21 14 15 12 2 41 34 2767
2014 Female gender 13 19 20 15 15 14 4 39 36 1349

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 Male gender 8 92 1741
2018 Female gender 15 85 948

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 138
2018 Female gender 51 143

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 70 138
2018 Female gender 59 143

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 138
2018 Female gender 7 143

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 138
2018 Female gender 0 143

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 138
2018 Female gender 4 143

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 138
2018 Female gender 6 143

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 138
2018 Female gender 42 143

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 138
2018 Female gender 33 143

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 138
2018 Female gender 49 143

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 138
2018 Female gender 40 143

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 138
2018 Female gender 28 143

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 138
2018 Female gender 51 143

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 138
2018 Female gender 32 143

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 138
2018 Female gender 15 143

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 138
2018 Female gender 9 143

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 58 138
2018 Female gender 46 143

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 138
2018 Female gender 25 143

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 138
2018 Female gender 17 143

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 Male gender 52 138
2018 Female gender 65 143

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 Male gender 23 138
2018 Female gender 26 143

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 Male gender 5 138
2018 Female gender 8 143

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 Male gender 20 138
2018 Female gender 19 143

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 Male gender 6 138
2018 Female gender 7 143

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 Male gender 5 138
2018 Female gender 6 143

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 Male gender 17 138
2018 Female gender 14 143

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 138
2018 Female gender 14 143

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 138
2018 Female gender 18 143

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 Male gender 10 131
2018 Female gender 10 134

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 Male gender 15 131
2018 Female gender 19 134

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 Male gender 10 131
2018 Female gender 9 134

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 131
2018 Female gender 10 134

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 Male gender 9 131
2018 Female gender 14 134

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 131
2018 Female gender 10 134

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 Male gender 20 131
2018 Female gender 19 134

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 Male gender 14 131
2018 Female gender 6 134

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 Male gender 13 131
2018 Female gender 10 134

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 Male gender 32 131
2018 Female gender 25 134

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 Male gender 12 131
2018 Female gender 9 134

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 Male gender 50 131
2018 Female gender 48 134

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 Male gender 58 131
2018 Female gender 57 134

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 131
2018 Female gender 11 134

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 Male gender 18 15 24 3 3 30 7 52 10 1740
2018 Female gender 18 13 23 6 6 27 7 47 17 945
2018 Gender diverse 14 15 34 8 0 29 0 40 12 19
2017 Male gender 14 15 22 3 4 32 10 51 12 2166
2017 Female gender 14 14 20 5 6 29 11 47 19 1111
2014 Male gender 13 14 23 3 4 33 9 47 13 2765
2014 Female gender 10 13 22 6 6 33 10 40 21 1350

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 Male gender 29 30 22 3 2 12 1 68 7 1739
2018 Female gender 29 28 21 5 5 12 1 65 11 949
2018 Gender diverse 29 37 20 5 0 9 0 73 5 19
2017 Male gender 24 27 23 4 3 17 2 63 9 2167
2017 Female gender 23 26 19 6 4 18 3 63 13 1112
2014 Male gender 19 26 24 5 3 22 2 58 10 2767
2014 Female gender 17 21 24 6 5 24 3 51 16 1350

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 Male gender 5 95 1736
2018 Female gender 8 92 943

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 83
2018 Female gender 29 72

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 77 83
2018 Female gender 76 72

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 83
2018 Female gender 9 72

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 83
2018 Female gender 13 72

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 83
2018 Female gender 16 72

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 83
2018 Female gender 10 72

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 83
2018 Female gender 16 72

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 83
2018 Female gender 31 72

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 83
2018 Female gender 0 72

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 83
2018 Female gender 0 72

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 83
2018 Female gender 11 72

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 83
2018 Female gender 22 72

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 83
2018 Female gender 0 72

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 83
2018 Female gender 28 72

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 Male gender 32 83
2018 Female gender 29 71

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 Male gender 22 83
2018 Female gender 9 71

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 Male gender 18 83
2018 Female gender 15 71

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 83
2018 Female gender 48 71

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 Male gender 16 79
2018 Female gender 12 68

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 Male gender 7 79
2018 Female gender 14 68

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 Male gender 16 79
2018 Female gender 15 68

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 Male gender 14 79
2018 Female gender 11 68

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 Male gender 29 79
2018 Female gender 24 68

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 Male gender 49 79
2018 Female gender 46 68

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 Male gender 63 79
2018 Female gender 58 68

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 79
2018 Female gender 0 68

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 79
2018 Female gender 18 68

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 Male gender 18 15 24 2 2 32 6 53 7 1739
2018 Female gender 17 14 27 3 3 29 7 49 9 945
2018 Gender diverse 14 20 34 0 0 23 9 50 0 19
2017 Male gender 14 16 22 2 2 35 8 53 8 2165
2017 Female gender 14 14 21 2 3 36 9 52 8 1108
2014 Male gender 13 14 23 2 2 38 8 49 8 2766
2014 Female gender 10 13 23 3 3 38 10 44 12 1351

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 Male gender 29 29 22 3 2 14 2 69 6 1740
2018 Female gender 28 28 22 3 3 14 1 67 7 944
2018 Gender diverse 28 25 34 0 0 13 0 61 0 19
2017 Male gender 24 28 21 3 2 20 2 67 6 2166
2017 Female gender 25 25 19 4 2 22 3 67 8 1108
2014 Male gender 21 25 23 2 2 25 2 62 7 2766
2014 Female gender 18 22 22 4 3 28 3 59 9 1349
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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 Male gender 55 27 10 3 3 2 0 83 7 1735
2018 Female gender 56 23 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 940
2018 Gender diverse 45 25 16 5 9 0 0 71 14 18
2017 Male gender 55 25 12 3 3 2 0 81 6 2168
2017 Female gender 59 21 10 5 4 1 0 81 8 1109

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 Male gender 22 35 24 7 4 7 0 62 12 1739
2018 Female gender 31 38 16 7 3 4 0 72 11 946
2018 Gender diverse 10 32 39 19 0 0 0 42 19 19
2017 Male gender 11 31 26 12 7 11 0 47 23 2165
2017 Female gender 15 35 22 11 8 9 1 55 21 1110

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 Male gender 20 34 22 13 6 4 0 57 20 1737
2018 Female gender 25 34 18 13 7 3 0 61 21 951
2018 Gender diverse 19 24 34 18 5 0 0 43 23 19
2017 Male gender 13 33 23 16 11 4 0 48 28 2167
2017 Female gender 15 35 19 15 10 5 1 53 27 1110

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 Male gender 21 24 24 14 17 0 1 46 30 1742
2018 Female gender 20 23 25 12 16 0 3 45 29 947
2018 Gender diverse 15 25 17 15 28 0 0 39 43 19
2017 Male gender 21 26 21 14 17 0 1 48 31 2164
2017 Female gender 18 24 21 17 16 0 3 44 35 1109

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 Male gender 18 28 29 15 9 0 0 47 24 1734
2018 Female gender 18 25 27 16 13 1 1 44 29 946
2018 Gender diverse 14 38 25 5 13 5 0 55 19 19
2017 Male gender 20 28 26 16 10 0 0 48 26 2165
2017 Female gender 19 25 25 16 13 0 1 45 29 1108

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 Male gender 21 29 25 15 9 1 1 50 24 1738
2018 Female gender 18 30 24 16 11 1 1 49 27 941
2018 Gender diverse 19 25 25 14 13 5 0 46 28 19
2017 Male gender 21 27 23 16 10 1 1 50 27 2156
2017 Female gender 20 27 25 15 11 0 2 47 27 1107

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 Male gender 16 24 25 19 14 1 1 41 33 1738
2018 Female gender 17 23 20 20 17 1 2 42 38 946
2018 Gender diverse 19 10 25 13 28 5 0 30 44 19
2017 Male gender 17 23 24 20 16 1 1 40 36 2164
2017 Female gender 16 21 22 17 19 1 3 39 37 1107

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 Male gender 43 27 15 6 3 1 4 74 10 1736
2018 Female gender 39 26 14 8 6 0 8 71 14 942
2018 Gender diverse 33 29 24 5 4 5 0 65 9 19
2017 Male gender 41 28 14 6 4 1 6 73 11 2162
2017 Female gender 39 23 12 9 6 1 10 69 17 1107

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 Male gender 36 28 19 10 6 1 1 65 16 1734
2018 Female gender 34 26 18 10 10 1 1 61 21 947
2018 Gender diverse 19 33 33 5 0 10 0 58 5 19
2017 Male gender 33 30 20 10 5 1 1 64 15 2161
2017 Female gender 32 27 21 11 7 0 1 60 18 1108

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 Male gender 23 33 25 11 6 1 1 57 17 1736
2018 Female gender 25 32 23 11 6 1 2 59 17 945
2018 Gender diverse 27 17 17 34 6 0 0 44 40 17
2017 Male gender 23 31 24 13 8 1 1 55 21 2156
2017 Female gender 29 29 22 12 5 1 2 60 17 1106

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 Male gender 16 29 26 16 11 1 1 46 28 1732
2018 Female gender 16 28 27 17 10 1 1 46 27 943
2018 Gender diverse 20 15 35 5 25 0 0 35 30 18
2017 Male gender 15 28 24 20 12 1 1 44 32 2162
2017 Female gender 20 27 24 17 9 1 2 49 27 1105

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 Male gender 19 27 27 16 10 1 1 47 26 1728
2018 Female gender 20 28 24 17 10 0 1 49 27 941
2018 Gender diverse 15 26 19 20 15 5 0 43 37 18
2017 Male gender 19 27 23 18 12 1 1 47 30 2162
2017 Female gender 21 30 22 15 10 1 1 52 26 1105

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 Male gender 26 30 24 12 7 1 1 57 19 1727
2018 Female gender 27 32 22 12 5 1 1 60 17 938
2018 Gender diverse 5 40 26 10 19 0 0 45 30 18
2017 Male gender 25 33 21 11 7 1 1 59 19 2157
2017 Female gender 30 30 20 11 6 1 2 62 17 1104

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 Male gender 56 22 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 1724
2018 Female gender 56 21 12 4 3 0 3 80 8 936
2018 Gender diverse 50 19 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 18
2017 Male gender 57 23 11 5 3 0 1 82 7 2164
2017 Female gender 59 20 10 4 3 0 2 82 7 1109

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 Male gender 67 15 8 3 3 1 3 86 6 1727
2018 Female gender 62 17 7 4 3 1 6 85 7 940
2018 Gender diverse 65 10 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 18

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 Male gender 76 10 4 2 2 1 4 90 5 1732
2018 Female gender 67 13 6 4 4 1 6 86 8 942
2018 Gender diverse 75 5 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 18
2017 Male gender 77 9 4 3 3 1 3 90 5 2165
2017 Female gender 68 11 7 3 4 1 5 85 8 1107

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 Male gender 65 22 7 2 1 0 1 89 4 1738
2018 Female gender 59 22 10 3 3 0 3 84 6 947
2018 Gender diverse 72 5 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 19
2017 Male gender 63 23 8 3 1 1 2 88 4 2164
2017 Female gender 60 21 8 4 3 1 4 84 7 1105

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 Male gender 62 19 8 4 4 1 1 83 8 1737
2018 Female gender 55 20 10 7 5 0 3 77 12 941
2018 Gender diverse 64 23 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 19
2017 Male gender 65 18 8 4 3 1 2 85 7 2163
2017 Female gender 62 16 8 5 5 1 3 82 10 1111

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 Male gender 58 13 5 2 0 1 21 91 3 1728
2018 Female gender 53 13 4 2 1 0 27 91 3 937
2018 Gender diverse 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2017 Male gender 60 13 5 2 1 1 19 91 3 2162
2017 Female gender 58 11 4 2 1 1 24 91 4 1110

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 Male gender 61 20 9 3 2 1 4 86 5 1729
2018 Female gender 65 17 7 2 1 0 8 89 3 945
2018 Gender diverse 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Male gender 61 20 9 3 1 1 5 87 4 2149
2017 Female gender 66 15 6 2 1 1 8 90 3 1104

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 Male gender 67 17 7 3 3 1 3 87 6 1740
2018 Female gender 66 14 7 4 4 1 4 85 8 945
2018 Gender diverse 56 14 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 19
2017 Male gender 60 19 9 4 3 1 2 82 8 2166
2017 Female gender 64 15 6 5 4 1 4 84 10 1108

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 Male gender 54 25 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 1738
2018 Female gender 50 28 11 4 3 0 3 81 7 944
2018 Gender diverse 47 33 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 19
2017 Male gender 55 26 11 4 2 1 2 83 6 2161
2017 Female gender 52 24 14 3 2 0 4 79 6 1108

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 Male gender 14 32 37 12 5 0 0 46 17 1748
2018 Female gender 12 33 35 14 6 0 1 45 20 945
2018 Gender diverse 14 20 43 18 5 0 0 34 23 19
2017 Male gender 10 28 38 16 6 1 0 38 23 2169
2017 Female gender 12 27 39 14 7 0 0 39 21 1110

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 Male gender 7 19 38 23 12 0 0 35 26 1730
2018 Female gender 11 20 36 23 10 0 0 33 31 934
2018 Gender diverse 5 29 50 10 5 0 0 16 35 18
2017 Male gender 8 21 37 22 10 0 0 33 29 2164
2017 Female gender 11 21 37 21 9 0 1 30 33 1106
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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 Male gender 30 27 20 11 10 2 1 31 69 1748
2018 Female gender 30 27 19 12 9 1 1 30 70 952
2018 Gender diverse 20 39 18 14 10 0 0 20 80 19
2017 Male gender 31 24 19 11 9 4 3 33 67 2165
2017 Female gender 29 26 20 12 10 2 1 30 70 1112

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 Male gender 18 1178
2018 Female gender 22 652
2018 Gender diverse 17 15
2017 Male gender 17 1349
2017 Female gender 20 748

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 Male gender 34 1178
2018 Female gender 34 652
2018 Gender diverse 36 15
2017 Male gender 32 1349
2017 Female gender 34 748

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 Male gender 15 1178
2018 Female gender 22 652
2018 Gender diverse 24 15
2017 Male gender 12 1349
2017 Female gender 20 748

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 Male gender 54 1178
2018 Female gender 50 652
2018 Gender diverse 17 15
2017 Male gender 55 1349
2017 Female gender 49 748

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 Male gender 5 1178
2018 Female gender 5 652
2018 Gender diverse 0 15
2017 Male gender 6 1349
2017 Female gender 5 748

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 Male gender 28 1178
2018 Female gender 27 652
2018 Gender diverse 24 15

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 1178
2018 Female gender 34 652
2018 Gender diverse 36 15
2017 Male gender 38 1349
2017 Female gender 39 748

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 Male gender 4 40 18 13 5 21 1133
2018 Female gender 3 40 21 11 4 21 623
2018 Gender diverse 9 15 33 0 9 34 11
2017 Male gender 6 44 19 12 4 15 1340
2017 Female gender 5 48 19 11 4 13 730

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 67 1172
2018 Female gender 29 71 648
2018 Gender diverse 34 66 15

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 Male gender 37 17 16 11 13 1 5 58 25 1738
2018 Female gender 36 17 14 13 13 1 7 57 28 949
2018 Gender diverse 15 19 19 33 9 5 0 36 44 19

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 Male gender 8 19 22 18 25 2 5 29 47 1174
2018 Female gender 11 18 16 18 26 2 10 33 49 650
2018 Gender diverse 0 31 25 6 33 0 5 33 41 14
2017 Male gender 8 18 19 18 25 2 10 29 49 1358
2017 Female gender 10 18 16 19 23 2 11 33 48 749

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 Male gender 4 12 16 22 42 1 3 17 66 1173
2018 Female gender 5 12 13 17 45 3 4 18 67 648
2018 Gender diverse 6 16 18 18 42 0 0 22 60 15
2017 Male gender 3 11 13 18 47 2 6 16 70 1360
2017 Female gender 4 9 11 17 52 2 5 14 75 749
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