2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Secretary to the Governor General by Question 76. Are you currently a shift worker

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
2017 Shift worker 44 41 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 55 27 9 7 2 0 0 81 9 99
2014 Shift worker 22 62 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 49 26 16 5 5 0 0 75 9 105

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
2017 Shift worker 60 20 11 4 4 0 0 80 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 38 36 10 7 8 0 0 74 16 99

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
2017 Shift worker 60 27 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 60 27 10 2 1 0 0 88 3 99
2014 Shift worker 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Non-shift worker 69 21 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 105

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
2017 Shift worker 52 44 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 52 34 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 99
2014 Shift worker 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 54 30 10 4 3 0 0 84 7 105

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
2017 Shift worker 64 23 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 49 28 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 99
2014 Shift worker 35 40 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 13
2014 Non-shift worker 41 31 15 5 6 1 0 73 11 105

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
2017 Shift worker 64 19 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 44 36 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 98
2014 Shift worker 35 40 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 13
2014 Non-shift worker 41 34 15 5 4 0 0 75 9 105

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
2017 Shift worker 24 19 20 0 8 24 4 61 11 17
2017 Non-shift worker 44 30 8 11 4 2 1 77 15 99
2014 Shift worker 27 57 0 8 0 0 8 91 9 13
2014 Non-shift worker 48 20 10 9 5 5 3 73 16 105
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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
2017 Shift worker 60 27 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 43 29 15 7 3 3 0 74 11 99
2014 Shift worker 13 54 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 13
2014 Non-shift worker 45 22 15 13 3 1 0 68 17 105

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
2017 Shift worker 60 27 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 42 31 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 99
2014 Shift worker 19 57 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 13
2014 Non-shift worker 44 27 8 11 9 1 0 72 20 105

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
2017 Shift worker 68 19 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 47 25 10 9 10 0 0 72 18 99
2014 Shift worker 14 59 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 12
2014 Non-shift worker 51 22 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 105

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
2017 Shift worker 40 39 8 4 8 0 0 79 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 21 42 19 7 9 2 1 64 16 99
2014 Shift worker 18 32 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 13
2014 Non-shift worker 27 40 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 105

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
2017 Shift worker 48 35 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 17 43 13 16 7 3 1 63 24 98
2014 Shift worker 18 40 17 8 17 0 0 59 25 13
2014 Non-shift worker 29 30 21 11 7 2 0 60 18 105

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
2017 Shift worker 24 27 8 4 12 24 0 67 22 17
2017 Non-shift worker 13 37 23 13 8 6 1 53 23 99
2014 Shift worker 18 41 7 17 17 0 0 60 33 13
2014 Non-shift worker 21 33 24 11 7 3 0 56 19 105

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
2017 Shift worker 40 24 11 16 8 0 0 64 25 17
2017 Non-shift worker 10 41 18 14 10 4 2 55 26 99
2014 Shift worker 13 38 32 8 8 0 0 51 17 13
2014 Non-shift worker 18 36 24 12 9 1 0 55 21 105
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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
2017 Shift worker 60 27 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 39 35 10 11 4 1 0 75 15 99
2014 Shift worker 13 54 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 40 19 16 18 7 0 0 59 25 104

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
2017 Shift worker 60 29 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 33 36 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 98

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
2017 Shift worker 16 35 20 0 12 8 8 61 15 17
2017 Non-shift worker 15 29 20 11 7 15 3 54 21 99
2014 Shift worker 13 8 30 33 8 7 0 23 45 13
2014 Non-shift worker 16 23 14 11 17 13 6 48 34 105

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
2017 Shift worker 60 15 20 0 4 0 0 76 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 37 31 16 10 4 1 1 70 14 99
2014 Shift worker 5 71 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 13
2014 Non-shift worker 44 26 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 105

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-shift worker 31 34 6 15 6 3 5 70 23 33
2014 Non-shift worker 38 34 7 11 5 0 5 76 16 35

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
2017 Shift worker 68 19 0 4 8 0 0 88 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 29 30 21 12 3 0 4 62 16 99
2014 Shift worker 13 63 7 0 0 0 17 91 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 37 37 12 10 2 1 0 75 13 105

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
2017 Shift worker 36 40 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 55 33 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 99
2014 Shift worker 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 55 26 15 3 2 0 0 81 5 105

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
2017 Shift worker 57 40 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 63 25 7 1 4 0 0 88 5 99
2014 Shift worker 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 58 26 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 105

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
2017 Shift worker 36 35 4 4 12 8 0 78 18 17
2017 Non-shift worker 27 31 20 10 7 4 1 61 18 98
2014 Shift worker 22 54 0 16 8 0 0 76 24 13
2014 Non-shift worker 30 28 18 13 5 5 2 62 19 105

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
2017 Shift worker 16 8 12 31 8 0 24 32 52 17
2017 Non-shift worker 10 16 17 22 27 2 6 28 54 99
2014 Shift worker 13 25 37 17 8 0 0 38 25 13
2014 Non-shift worker 11 13 14 23 28 5 6 27 57 105

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
2017 Shift worker 24 47 20 4 4 0 0 71 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 38 36 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 99
2014 Shift worker 13 55 24 7 0 0 0 68 7 13
2014 Non-shift worker 38 34 15 11 2 0 0 73 13 105

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
2017 Shift worker 36 56 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 46 27 14 4 7 1 0 74 12 99
2014 Shift worker 22 46 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 44 29 14 10 3 0 1 73 13 105

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
2017 Shift worker 64 23 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 42 43 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 99
2014 Shift worker 38 45 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2014 Non-shift worker 39 36 12 10 2 0 0 75 12 105

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
2017 Shift worker 32 43 12 4 4 0 4 79 9 17
2017 Non-shift worker 28 41 13 9 8 2 0 70 17 99

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
2017 Shift worker 52 27 8 4 8 0 0 79 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 43 26 11 12 6 0 2 70 18 99
2014 Shift worker 30 49 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 44 29 12 10 3 1 1 75 13 105

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
2017 Shift worker 64 19 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 32 41 16 8 2 0 2 74 10 99
2014 Shift worker 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 28 37 20 7 7 0 1 66 14 105

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
2017 Shift worker 40 32 28 17
2017 Non-shift worker 28 38 34 99
2014 Shift worker 0 70 30 13
2014 Non-shift worker 24 44 32 105

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-shift worker 13 25 35 9 3 14 28
2014 Non-shift worker 31 4 53 4 9999 9 26
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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
2017 Shift worker 64 32 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 49 38 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 99
2014 Shift worker 27 50 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 54 30 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 105

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
2017 Shift worker 64 16 7 8 4 0 0 80 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 34 46 10 7 2 1 0 80 9 99
2014 Shift worker 10 57 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 42 36 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 105

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
2017 Shift worker 8 15 20 20 28 0 8 52 26 17
2017 Non-shift worker 9 27 32 21 9 0 2 31 37 98
2014 Shift worker 0 37 55 8 0 0 0 8 37 13
2014 Non-shift worker 8 28 40 12 9 0 2 22 37 105

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
2017 Shift worker 4 8 16 15 48 0 8 69 14 17
2017 Non-shift worker 7 10 16 30 25 0 11 62 20 96
2014 Shift worker 0 41 24 29 0 5 0 31 44 13
2014 Non-shift worker 1 18 19 32 22 1 6 58 21 105

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
2017 Shift worker 0 28 28 7 28 0 8 38 31 17
2017 Non-shift worker 3 13 18 37 23 1 5 63 17 96
2014 Shift worker 0 33 50 17 0 0 0 17 33 13
2014 Non-shift worker 7 15 29 28 18 1 1 47 22 104

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
2017 Shift worker 4 8 13 21 46 0 8 73 13 16
2017 Non-shift worker 9 16 27 25 17 0 5 44 27 97
2014 Shift worker 0 0 25 42 8 0 25 67 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 6 17 35 24 15 1 1 40 24 103

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
2017 Shift worker 4 20 12 16 28 0 20 55 30 17
2017 Non-shift worker 6 28 36 14 8 0 8 25 37 96
2014 Shift worker 0 55 22 16 8 0 0 24 55 13
2014 Non-shift worker 13 31 28 11 15 0 1 27 45 105

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
2017 Shift worker 4 7 16 8 32 0 32 60 16 17
2017 Non-shift worker 4 25 20 22 19 0 9 46 33 96
2014 Shift worker 0 8 32 35 17 0 8 56 9 13
2014 Non-shift worker 5 11 15 28 32 3 7 66 18 105

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
2017 Shift worker 4 20 7 16 24 8 20 56 34 17
2017 Non-shift worker 3 9 26 27 23 2 9 56 14 96
2014 Shift worker 0 18 36 15 23 0 9 41 20 12
2014 Non-shift worker 5 16 31 24 17 4 3 44 23 105

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
2017 Shift worker 52 19 16 4 8 0 0 71 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 45 29 12 5 7 0 2 75 13 99
2014 Shift worker 30 53 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 13
2014 Non-shift worker 42 23 11 10 14 0 0 66 24 105

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
2017 Shift worker 68 15 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 46 36 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 98
2014 Shift worker 22 45 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 13
2014 Non-shift worker 43 29 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 105

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
2017 Shift worker 40 31 8 12 0 8 0 77 14 17
2017 Non-shift worker 39 32 20 4 2 3 0 73 6 99
2014 Shift worker 18 50 24 0 0 0 8 74 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 52 30 14 1 1 2 1 84 2 105

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
2017 Shift worker 72 11 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 38 47 10 5 1 0 0 85 6 99
2014 Shift worker 27 66 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 48 37 8 3 1 4 0 88 4 105

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
2017 Shift worker 68 19 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 55 32 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 99
2014 Shift worker 35 57 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 56 29 8 2 5 0 0 85 7 105

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
2017 Shift worker 48 19 8 8 8 0 8 73 18 17
2017 Non-shift worker 27 28 19 10 9 2 4 59 21 99
2014 Shift worker 13 37 17 25 8 0 0 50 33 13
2014 Non-shift worker 25 30 16 11 13 2 3 58 25 105

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
2017 Shift worker 48 31 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 48 29 11 6 1 4 1 81 7 99
2014 Shift worker 19 49 16 8 8 0 0 67 17 13
2014 Non-shift worker 50 32 7 2 3 5 2 87 5 105

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
2017 Shift worker 43 21 14 13 5 0 4 67 19 16
2017 Non-shift worker 18 19 19 12 12 14 6 47 30 99
2014 Shift worker 13 57 17 0 8 5 0 74 9 13
2014 Non-shift worker 22 24 14 14 12 10 4 53 31 105

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Shift worker 32 19 8 8 0 24 8 76 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 13 14 21 8 4 28 12 45 21 99
2014 Shift worker 5 50 17 0 0 8 21 77 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 10 21 16 14 6 20 13 47 30 104

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
2017 Shift worker 44 23 8 8 0 16 0 80 10 17
2017 Non-shift worker 29 32 20 8 3 7 1 66 12 99
2014 Shift worker 27 58 8 0 0 7 0 91 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 26 27 25 6 5 11 1 59 12 104

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Shift worker 28 15 12 4 0 16 24 72 7 17
2017 Non-shift worker 10 18 26 4 5 22 15 45 14 99
2014 Shift worker 8 33 17 0 0 29 13 71 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 11 22 21 3 4 26 13 55 11 105

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
2017 Shift worker 52 27 8 4 0 0 8 86 5 17
2017 Non-shift worker 28 31 23 3 4 7 4 66 8 99
2014 Shift worker 19 58 17 0 0 7 0 82 0 13
2014 Non-shift worker 32 29 18 4 3 13 1 71 8 105
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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
2017 Shift worker 68 8 19 0 4 0 0 77 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 52 30 7 4 5 2 0 83 10 99

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
2017 Shift worker 28 12 27 16 8 0 8 44 26 17
2017 Non-shift worker 32 38 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 99

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
2017 Shift worker 42 34 8 17 0 0 0 76 17 16
2017 Non-shift worker 18 37 22 14 8 0 0 56 23 99

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
2017 Shift worker 43 25 20 0 12 0 0 68 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 50 26 9 9 4 0 2 77 13 99

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
2017 Shift worker 36 28 19 8 8 0 0 64 17 17
2017 Non-shift worker 19 21 26 24 9 0 1 41 33 99

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
2017 Shift worker 50 17 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 16
2017 Non-shift worker 22 30 21 15 10 0 2 53 26 99

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
2017 Shift worker 32 24 16 19 8 0 0 56 28 17
2017 Non-shift worker 14 26 26 20 12 1 1 41 33 99

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
2017 Shift worker 56 11 12 8 12 0 0 67 21 17
2017 Non-shift worker 41 19 19 7 9 0 5 63 17 98

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
2017 Shift worker 39 44 4 0 12 0 0 84 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 32 24 19 16 8 0 1 57 24 97

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
2017 Shift worker 63 4 24 8 0 0 0 67 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 31 34 12 15 4 2 2 68 19 97

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
2017 Shift worker 56 12 8 15 0 0 8 74 17 17
2017 Non-shift worker 23 29 25 10 9 1 2 54 20 97

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
2017 Shift worker 52 16 12 7 4 0 8 74 12 17
2017 Non-shift worker 40 23 16 11 7 1 3 65 19 97

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
2017 Shift worker 52 20 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 17
2017 Non-shift worker 49 29 13 3 4 0 2 79 7 97

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
2017 Shift worker 76 8 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 17
2017 Non-shift worker 55 21 16 4 3 0 1 77 8 99

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
2017 Shift worker 76 17 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 73 10 7 3 4 0 3 86 7 99

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
2017 Shift worker 71 25 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 57 31 3 4 3 0 2 90 7 98

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
2017 Shift worker 63 25 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 17
2017 Non-shift worker 52 23 6 15 3 0 2 76 18 99

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
2017 Shift worker 80 8 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 58 14 4 1 1 0 22 93 2 99

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
2017 Shift worker 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 63 24 8 1 0 0 4 91 1 99

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
2017 Shift worker 84 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 17
2017 Non-shift worker 75 10 3 6 2 0 4 89 8 99

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
2017 Shift worker 64 32 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 17
2017 Non-shift worker 48 23 17 4 3 0 4 75 8 99

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
2017 Shift worker 36 32 25 3 4 0 0 68 7 17
2017 Non-shift worker 12 20 44 19 5 0 0 32 23 99

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
2017 Shift worker 0 7 41 28 24 0 0 52 7 17
2017 Non-shift worker 7 20 38 17 17 0 0 34 28 99
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Shift worker 55 8 25 0 13 0 0 55 45 16
2017 Non-shift worker 60 24 6 5 3 1 1 61 39 99

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-shift worker 11 37

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
2017 Non-shift worker 20 37

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
2017 Non-shift worker 14 37

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
2017 Non-shift worker 60 37

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
2017 Non-shift worker 8 37

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-shift worker 29 37

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
2017 Non-shift worker 19 61 11 6 0 3 36

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
2017 Non-shift worker 47 34 12 0 0 2 5 87 0 38

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
2017 Non-shift worker 8 8 14 3 22 7 39 29 45 38
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