2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Communications Security Establishment Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 25 12 11 9 0 0 67 20 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1461
2017 Aboriginal 39 36 16 4 4 0 0 76 8 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 6 5 3 0 0 85 8 1116
2014 Aboriginal 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 1253
2011 Aboriginal 54 32 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 1210

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 38 14 17 7 0 0 63 23 34
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 10 8 4 0 0 79 12 1460
2017 Aboriginal 43 28 4 16 8 0 0 72 24 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 11 10 4 0 0 76 14 1114

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 28 10 10 3 0 0 78 13 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1446
2017 Aboriginal 68 20 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 29 6 2 0 0 0 91 3 1110
2014 Aboriginal 69 28 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 70 23 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 1253
2011 Aboriginal 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 67 25 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 1212

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 33 10 8 6 0 0 76 15 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1460
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 12 4 8 0 0 76 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 7 4 3 0 0 87 6 1111
2014 Aboriginal 46 37 7 3 6 0 0 84 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 1251
2011 Aboriginal 54 32 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 36 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 1211

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 24 16 3 9 0 0 72 12 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 23 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1465
2017 Aboriginal 46 37 4 4 8 0 0 83 13 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 27 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1116
2014 Aboriginal 58 23 13 6 0 0 0 80 6 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 28 8 4 2 1 0 85 7 1253
2011 Aboriginal 28 46 22 0 5 0 0 73 5 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 1209

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 27 16 6 9 0 0 69 15 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 28 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 1463
2017 Aboriginal 42 33 13 0 13 0 0 75 13 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 30 9 6 2 0 0 83 7 1116
2014 Aboriginal 58 16 17 10 0 0 0 74 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1252
2011 Aboriginal 41 32 22 0 5 0 0 73 5 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1208

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 33 20 6 9 4 0 63 16 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 1468
2017 Aboriginal 55 24 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 23 11 6 4 2 0 78 11 1115
2014 Aboriginal 54 20 17 7 3 0 0 74 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 23 10 6 5 3 0 79 11 1253
2011 Aboriginal 46 28 5 13 0 9 0 81 14 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 22 13 8 5 3 0 73 14 1209
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 31 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 8 6 4 2 0 82 10 1464
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 10 5 3 1 1 81 9 1116
2014 Aboriginal 47 24 11 7 10 0 0 71 17 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 1253
2011 Aboriginal 54 18 9 5 5 9 0 80 10 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 11 6 4 2 0 77 11 1208

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 50 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 1464
2017 Aboriginal 39 40 4 4 12 0 0 80 16 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1114
2014 Aboriginal 45 31 0 21 3 0 0 76 24 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 1254
2011 Aboriginal 47 29 5 5 5 10 0 84 11 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 1209

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 28 11 6 9 0 0 74 15 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1461
2017 Aboriginal 54 21 4 4 17 0 0 75 21 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 27 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1114
2014 Aboriginal 57 22 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 29 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 1253

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 39 13 16 9 6 0 59 27 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 16 8 4 6 0 71 13 1467
2017 Aboriginal 27 36 12 12 12 0 0 64 24 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 14 12 7 7 0 65 20 1115
2014 Aboriginal 31 28 13 13 6 8 0 64 21 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 34 12 10 5 7 0 71 15 1252
2011 Aboriginal 28 17 18 14 9 14 0 52 26 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 18 11 8 7 0 60 21 1211

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 30 13 19 9 3 0 57 29 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 16 12 5 2 0 66 17 1464
2017 Aboriginal 27 36 12 8 16 0 0 64 24 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 15 16 7 2 0 61 23 1113
2014 Aboriginal 31 21 17 17 10 5 0 55 28 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 14 13 6 2 0 67 19 1254
2011 Aboriginal 23 32 17 9 9 9 0 61 20 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 15 14 8 2 0 63 22 1209

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 30 27 7 14 3 0 51 22 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 21 17 7 5 0 53 25 1464
2017 Aboriginal 8 40 19 12 16 4 0 51 29 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 18 20 9 5 0 50 30 1117
2014 Aboriginal 20 31 13 17 10 9 0 56 29 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 17 18 7 5 0 55 26 1253
2011 Aboriginal 5 41 27 8 14 5 0 48 23 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 19 17 9 6 0 52 28 1211

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 37 11 25 15 0 0 48 41 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 18 20 10 2 0 51 31 1469
2017 Aboriginal 16 39 4 28 8 4 0 58 38 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 31 14 25 14 3 0 45 41 1113
2014 Aboriginal 28 27 15 20 10 0 0 56 30 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 16 21 11 2 0 51 32 1251
2011 Aboriginal 14 37 9 27 9 5 0 53 37 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 38 14 21 12 2 0 52 34 1209
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 30 11 30 2 0 0 57 31 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 14 10 5 0 0 70 15 1461
2017 Aboriginal 35 36 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 12 12 6 0 0 71 17 1115
2014 Aboriginal 39 40 5 7 10 0 0 79 16 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 8 6 0 0 72 14 1252
2011 Aboriginal 37 45 5 5 9 0 0 82 14 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 42 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 1211

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 40 14 19 12 0 0 55 31 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 1465
2017 Aboriginal 23 44 12 8 12 0 0 68 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 11 14 4 0 0 71 17 1115

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 15 23 20 23 5 3 28 47 34
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 19 16 10 13 3 48 30 1463
2017 Aboriginal 12 32 12 15 16 8 4 51 36 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 17 18 14 14 2 42 38 1115
2014 Aboriginal 20 25 11 6 13 24 0 59 26 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 15 19 12 13 3 46 36 1252

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 38 22 5 9 0 0 64 14 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 1464
2017 Aboriginal 35 44 4 4 12 0 0 80 16 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 11 9 4 0 1 76 14 1116
2014 Aboriginal 38 36 11 11 0 3 0 77 11 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 1254
2011 Aboriginal 40 32 14 5 5 5 0 76 10 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 1210

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-Aboriginal 24 41 13 13 5 2 2 68 18 253
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 12 10 6 2 3 71 17 299

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 38 12 17 3 0 0 67 20 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 8 10 3 1 0 78 13 1466
2017 Aboriginal 35 32 12 8 12 0 0 68 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 9 9 3 0 0 79 13 1116
2014 Aboriginal 48 31 7 12 3 0 0 79 14 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 1253
2011 Aboriginal 41 37 0 9 9 0 5 81 19 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 9 8 3 0 1 79 12 1210

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 32 13 6 9 0 0 72 15 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1461
2017 Aboriginal 35 36 16 4 8 0 0 72 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1117
2014 Aboriginal 51 33 7 6 3 0 0 84 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 1253
2011 Aboriginal 50 32 5 0 14 0 0 82 14 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 56 31 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 1209

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 38 3 6 6 0 0 84 13 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 1449
2017 Aboriginal 35 36 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 33 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 1115
2014 Aboriginal 51 36 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 33 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 1253
2011 Aboriginal 54 41 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 38 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 1212

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 26 20 13 15 0 0 51 28 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 1457
2017 Aboriginal 16 47 12 8 16 0 0 64 24 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 11 13 8 1 0 67 21 1115
2014 Aboriginal 48 25 10 10 6 0 0 73 17 27
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 1254
2011 Aboriginal 54 9 9 9 9 9 0 70 20 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 14 9 8 1 0 69 17 1210

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 25 20 11 21 3 0 46 33 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 28 12 14 10 1 2 63 25 1459
2017 Aboriginal 24 23 16 20 16 0 0 47 36 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 13 15 13 2 2 57 29 1114
2014 Aboriginal 30 38 3 17 12 0 0 68 29 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 13 13 11 1 2 62 25 1253
2011 Aboriginal 17 41 14 9 9 5 5 65 20 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 13 14 13 2 2 59 28 1208

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 36 8 13 6 0 0 73 19 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1463
2017 Aboriginal 43 28 8 8 12 0 0 72 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 9 8 3 0 0 81 11 1108
2014 Aboriginal 43 32 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 1254
2011 Aboriginal 50 28 5 5 9 5 0 81 14 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 1208

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 30 20 7 8 0 0 65 15 34
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1453
2017 Aboriginal 47 24 16 0 12 0 0 72 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1109
2014 Aboriginal 41 36 10 13 0 0 0 77 13 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1254

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 46 5 13 3 0 0 79 16 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1460
2017 Aboriginal 51 20 12 4 12 0 0 72 16 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 1111
2014 Aboriginal 49 29 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1254
2011 Aboriginal 50 32 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 1206

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 51 12 10 7 3 0 71 17 34
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 15 5 3 1 0 77 8 1463
2017 Aboriginal 20 39 16 4 8 12 0 68 14 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 15 7 3 2 0 74 11 1115

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 37 6 5 10 0 0 79 15 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1467
2017 Aboriginal 64 20 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 29 6 5 2 0 0 88 7 1116
2014 Aboriginal 69 15 7 10 0 0 0 84 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 1253
2011 Aboriginal 60 18 9 4 9 0 0 78 13 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 7 6 2 1 1 84 8 1212

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 28 21 3 5 0 0 71 8 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 1468
2017 Aboriginal 53 32 0 7 8 0 0 85 15 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 13 6 2 0 1 80 7 1117
2014 Aboriginal 55 23 13 10 0 0 0 78 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 1254
2011 Aboriginal 18 50 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 1211

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 28 40 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 45 29 1470
2017 Aboriginal 24 56 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 45 31 1116
2014 Aboriginal 23 48 28 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 47 29 1253
2011 Aboriginal 27 37 36 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 47 27 1207

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 39 20 20 0 6 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 56 14 5 6 5 379
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 58 12 5 3 5 268
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 54 17 7 9999 7 302
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 55 18 5 9999 7 312
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 33 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 1466
2017 Aboriginal 56 24 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1113
2014 Aboriginal 58 29 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 7 4 1 0 0 88 6 1254
2011 Aboriginal 46 45 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1211

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 40 25 3 6 0 0 65 9 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 1459
2017 Aboriginal 41 38 4 8 8 0 0 79 17 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1114
2014 Aboriginal 41 33 10 13 3 0 0 74 16 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 1253
2011 Aboriginal 32 22 32 9 0 5 0 57 10 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 1207

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 28 32 14 11 0 0 25 43 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 23 37 23 10 1 1 33 30 1465
2017 Aboriginal 8 17 37 21 13 0 4 35 26 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 22 42 17 8 1 2 27 30 1113
2014 Aboriginal 6 13 29 30 21 0 0 51 20 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 40 19 8 0 1 28 31 1251
2011 Aboriginal 8 23 32 23 14 0 0 37 31 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 40 18 7 0 2 25 34 1208

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 26 36 21 8 0 2 30 33 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 15 30 29 20 1 1 49 20 1454
2017 Aboriginal 4 8 24 28 31 0 4 62 13 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 28 27 20 1 2 49 22 1111
2014 Aboriginal 3 16 20 34 27 0 0 61 20 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 28 32 20 1 2 53 18 1250
2011 Aboriginal 8 14 41 14 18 5 0 34 23 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 29 30 16 1 3 48 22 1208

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 36 19 11 16 0 0 27 54 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 33 22 11 1 1 33 33 1456
2017 Aboriginal 8 31 28 16 12 0 4 29 41 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 33 20 10 1 2 31 35 1113
2014 Aboriginal 26 15 31 13 15 0 0 28 40 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 33 17 10 1 1 28 38 1253
2011 Aboriginal 13 28 18 18 9 9 5 32 47 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 34 14 7 1 2 23 42 1208

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 22 11 41 20 0 0 61 28 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 9 29 34 23 1 1 58 13 1453
2017 Aboriginal 0 12 31 36 20 0 0 57 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 9 30 36 20 1 3 57 12 1108
2014 Aboriginal 6 3 46 23 22 0 0 45 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 9 29 35 21 0 1 57 13 1250
2011 Aboriginal 13 14 32 14 23 5 0 39 28 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 31 30 17 0 2 48 20 1207

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 19 19 20 17 0 0 38 43 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 29 22 15 1 1 39 32 1459
2017 Aboriginal 15 24 20 32 4 0 4 38 41 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 30 19 16 1 2 37 32 1109
2014 Aboriginal 16 7 23 39 15 0 0 54 23 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 30 25 16 1 2 41 28 1251
2011 Aboriginal 40 9 18 14 9 9 0 25 55 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 28 20 13 1 2 35 37 1208

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 18 29 26 18 0 0 44 26 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 28 29 20 2 1 50 21 1449
2017 Aboriginal 7 16 32 20 16 4 4 40 25 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 12 29 29 19 2 3 50 19 1113
2014 Aboriginal 0 16 25 37 22 0 0 59 16 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 8 26 33 26 2 2 61 12 1250
2011 Aboriginal 9 37 23 13 14 5 0 28 48 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 29 26 16 2 3 44 25 1206

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 27 36 14 8 0 0 22 42 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 35 23 10 1 1 34 30 1464
2017 Aboriginal 8 23 36 8 12 4 8 23 36 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 34 21 11 1 2 33 32 1112
2014 Aboriginal 16 7 42 25 10 0 0 35 23 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 36 19 11 1 1 30 33 1252

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 37 10 8 6 0 0 76 15 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1462
2017 Aboriginal 47 24 4 8 16 0 0 72 24 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 7 7 4 1 0 81 12 1113
2014 Aboriginal 52 30 8 3 3 0 3 85 7 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 7 7 5 1 0 81 11 1255

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 30 17 5 5 0 0 72 10 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 31 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 1459
2017 Aboriginal 39 32 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 1117
2014 Aboriginal 49 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1254

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 42 13 3 6 0 0 77 9 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1464

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 28 17 3 9 3 3 68 13 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 25 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 1461
2017 Aboriginal 44 47 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 8 2 1 3 1 88 3 1115
2014 Aboriginal 52 27 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 29 8 2 1 4 1 89 3 1254

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 31 18 5 10 0 0 67 15 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 1462
2017 Aboriginal 42 41 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 1114
2014 Aboriginal 58 30 10 0 3 0 0 87 3 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 31 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 1255
2011 Aboriginal 40 37 9 9 0 5 0 81 10 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1209

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 33 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 25 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 1457
2017 Aboriginal 40 43 4 4 9 0 0 82 13 23
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 30 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 1117
2014 Aboriginal 61 23 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 29 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 1254
2011 Aboriginal 52 29 10 0 5 5 0 85 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 1208

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 40 15 4 13 3 0 68 17 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 13 8 4 5 4 71 14 1463
2017 Aboriginal 19 28 16 24 12 0 0 47 36 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 14 9 7 4 3 67 17 1114
2014 Aboriginal 33 39 15 7 3 0 3 74 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 11 7 5 4 3 75 14 1253

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 33 3 6 6 3 2 84 13 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 1462
2017 Aboriginal 66 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 1113
2014 Aboriginal 54 23 7 13 3 0 0 77 16 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 28 6 3 2 1 1 89 5 1253
2011 Aboriginal 41 36 5 9 0 5 5 85 10 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 8 5 3 2 1 83 8 1206

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 33 8 8 12 0 0 72 20 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 12 4 2 0 0 83 5 1460

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 27 19 20 17 3 0 41 39 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 26 16 13 9 8 1 58 24 1464
2017 Aboriginal 21 25 8 13 17 13 3 55 35 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 24 14 15 14 9 2 52 33 1116
2014 Aboriginal 20 43 13 7 13 3 0 66 20 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 22 16 12 10 9 2 57 25 1253
2011 Aboriginal 23 31 5 9 14 18 0 66 28 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 18 16 10 11 3 49 30 1209

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 14 30 12 6 19 0 39 23 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 18 18 6 5 26 6 58 16 1465
2017 Aboriginal 16 27 12 16 12 16 0 52 34 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 18 16 7 6 30 6 54 21 1116
2014 Aboriginal 24 18 18 3 6 30 0 60 14 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 20 15 6 4 26 6 63 14 1252

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 34 18 9 6 5 0 65 16 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 15 6 2 6 1 75 9 1464
2017 Aboriginal 49 27 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 14 6 3 7 1 75 10 1111
2014 Aboriginal 37 42 11 3 6 0 0 79 10 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 31 14 4 2 7 1 78 7 1253
2011 Aboriginal 45 37 5 5 5 5 0 86 10 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 15 6 2 6 0 75 8 1210

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 24 27 0 6 24 0 56 8 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 16 19 3 2 31 6 61 9 1461
2017 Aboriginal 24 27 32 0 8 8 0 56 9 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 17 16 3 2 37 7 63 9 1113
2014 Aboriginal 32 15 20 0 0 31 3 70 0 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 16 15 3 1 32 7 68 7 1255

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 27 25 0 10 5 0 64 10 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 29 14 3 2 8 1 79 6 1466
2017 Aboriginal 44 39 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 13 2 2 9 1 81 5 1117
2014 Aboriginal 49 20 24 0 0 3 3 74 0 28
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 30 12 3 1 12 1 82 5 1253
2011 Aboriginal 50 32 9 5 0 5 0 86 5 22
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 13 2 1 8 0 83 3 1211
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 25 12 0 9 0 0 78 9 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 24 7 3 2 1 0 88 6 1453
2017 Aboriginal 58 21 0 8 13 0 0 79 21 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 23 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 1117

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 43 11 3 6 5 0 78 10 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 12 4 1 3 0 83 5 1464
2017 Aboriginal 39 40 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 14 6 2 3 0 78 8 1116

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 48 21 8 9 0 0 62 17 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 1468
2017 Aboriginal 24 49 15 0 12 0 0 73 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 14 9 5 2 0 72 14 1115

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 22 10 16 15 0 0 59 32 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 17 8 6 0 1 69 14 1464
2017 Aboriginal 42 21 8 4 20 0 4 66 25 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 13 5 5 0 1 77 10 1116

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 33 14 9 10 0 0 67 19 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 26 11 6 0 0 56 17 1465
2017 Aboriginal 32 27 20 16 0 0 4 62 17 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 24 11 6 0 1 59 17 1116

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 17 20 6 11 0 0 62 18 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 18 7 3 0 1 71 11 1457
2017 Aboriginal 40 16 28 11 0 0 4 59 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 16 8 3 0 2 73 11 1115

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 20 32 12 10 0 0 46 22 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 27 15 9 0 0 49 24 1456
2017 Aboriginal 24 24 16 28 7 0 0 49 35 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 25 15 8 0 1 51 24 1115

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 29 3 7 2 0 0 89 8 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 23 10 4 1 0 3 85 5 1462
2017 Aboriginal 69 8 11 0 0 0 12 87 0 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 10 2 1 0 5 86 4 1116

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 27 17 6 8 0 0 68 15 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 30 16 7 4 0 0 73 10 1460
2017 Aboriginal 49 24 24 0 3 0 0 73 3 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 1114

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 35 18 3 6 3 0 72 10 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 20 8 3 1 0 69 11 1465
2017 Aboriginal 36 39 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 18 9 3 0 1 69 13 1115

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 20 34 3 11 0 0 51 15 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 22 11 4 0 0 63 16 1462
2017 Aboriginal 32 36 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 24 11 5 0 1 60 16 1115

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 36 23 14 3 3 0 58 18 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 1461
2017 Aboriginal 49 27 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 20 13 5 0 1 61 19 1116

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 34 15 8 3 3 0 73 11 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 1454
2017 Aboriginal 31 44 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 20 9 3 0 1 68 12 1112

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 26 6 6 8 0 0 79 15 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 20 11 7 4 0 1 77 12 1455
2017 Aboriginal 36 27 8 12 16 0 0 64 28 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 22 15 8 6 0 1 71 14 1117

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 67 20 0 0 6 0 6 93 7 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 77 10 5 2 1 0 3 91 4 1460

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 80 11 0 3 3 0 3 94 6 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 1458
2017 Aboriginal 81 0 4 4 11 0 0 81 15 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 11 4 3 2 0 2 92 5 1114

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 41 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 26 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 1467
2017 Aboriginal 40 40 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 27 8 2 2 0 1 88 4 1113

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 19 3 6 8 0 0 83 14 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 21 9 4 3 0 1 84 8 1467
2017 Aboriginal 49 28 4 8 11 0 0 77 19 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 22 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 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 Aboriginal 50 16 7 2 0 0 25 89 2 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 11 4 1 0 0 24 93 2 1452
2017 Aboriginal 61 12 0 3 0 0 24 96 4 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 13 3 1 1 0 24 94 2 1114

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 83 11 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 76 14 3 0 0 0 5 96 1 1464
2017 Aboriginal 80 16 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 75 13 3 1 0 0 8 95 1 1107

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 85 9 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 86 7 2 1 1 0 2 95 2 1469
2017 Aboriginal 81 12 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 83 10 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 1115

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 61 25 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 25 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 1466
2017 Aboriginal 68 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 28 10 2 1 0 2 87 3 1115

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 45 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 29 8 2 0 0 61 10 1466
2017 Aboriginal 24 24 39 12 0 0 0 49 12 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 39 35 8 3 0 0 54 11 1117

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 25 44 10 16 0 0 26 30 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 37 29 15 0 0 44 19 1461
2017 Aboriginal 4 16 44 19 16 0 0 35 20 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 14 39 28 14 0 0 43 19 1117
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 36 23 13 10 0 0 18 82 35
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 19 7 4 2 1 36 64 1466
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 8 8 8 0 0 51 49 25
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 30 13 5 3 4 1 46 54 1117

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 899
2017 Aboriginal 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 568

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 899
2017 Aboriginal 25 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 568

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 899
2017 Aboriginal 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 568

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 900
2017 Aboriginal 67 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 568

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 900
2017 Aboriginal 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 568

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 900

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 899
2017 Aboriginal 42 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 568

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 31 11 17 4 9 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 48 12 3 2 5 856
2017 Aboriginal 27 64 9 0 0 0 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 49 7 4 1 3 564

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 78 26
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 77 897

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 13 8 6 11 0 14 71 20 36
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 14 7 6 4 1 9 81 11 1465

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 17 29 15 12 0 4 42 28 27
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 18 16 11 2 7 51 29 896
2017 Aboriginal 42 17 17 0 8 0 17 70 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 23 16 10 8 3 13 60 22 576

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 22 16 2 14 2 27 54 23 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 13 14 12 11 6 34 40 38 900
2017 Aboriginal 17 25 8 17 8 0 25 56 33 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 10 11 7 13 5 46 37 40 576
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