2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Student

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 40 43 7 6 2 0 1 84 8 512
2017 Student 45 36 8 8 2 0 0 81 10 661
2014 Student 41 39 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 398
2011 Student 32 40 11 10 2 0 4 75 13 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 32 40 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 511
2017 Student 31 39 16 10 3 0 0 70 14 660
2014 Student 25 46 14 9 5 1 1 72 14 398
2011 Student 31 45 10 6 5 1 2 78 12 132

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 38 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 509
2017 Student 38 41 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 657
2014 Student 32 46 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 398
2011 Student 35 44 9 6 5 0 2 80 11 131

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 63 28 5 2 1 1 1 92 2 512
2017 Student 65 24 7 2 0 1 1 91 2 657
2014 Student 59 26 9 2 0 2 3 88 3 398
2011 Student 62 24 8 5 1 0 2 87 5 130

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 37 42 13 6 2 0 0 80 8 508
2017 Student 32 45 13 7 2 0 0 78 10 658
2014 Student 30 46 12 10 2 0 0 77 11 398
2011 Student 32 46 15 4 4 0 0 78 8 131

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 42 37 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 508
2017 Student 43 37 12 6 1 1 0 81 7 659
2014 Student 38 39 13 8 3 0 1 77 10 398
2011 Student 43 37 11 5 2 1 1 81 7 131

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 43 40 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 511
2017 Student 44 39 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 660

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 53 36 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 511
2017 Student 53 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 659
2014 Student 45 38 9 6 1 2 0 85 6 398
2011 Student 45 40 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 131

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 Student 45 38 9 6 2 0 0 83 7 510
2017 Student 47 37 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 660

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 47 39 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 510
2017 Student 44 37 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 659
2014 Student 56 31 10 3 0 0 0 87 4 398
2011 Student 53 34 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 131

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 37 39 14 7 3 0 1 77 10 508
2017 Student 36 37 14 9 3 0 1 74 12 659
2014 Student 30 38 16 11 2 1 3 71 13 398
2011 Student 34 48 8 4 3 1 3 85 7 131

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 42 35 14 6 2 0 1 78 8 507
2017 Student 42 31 15 7 3 0 1 74 10 659
2014 Student 37 35 18 8 2 1 1 73 9 397

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 46 37 11 4 1 1 1 84 5 509
2017 Student 50 35 9 3 1 1 1 87 4 658
2014 Student 47 37 10 4 1 2 1 85 5 397
2011 Student 56 32 7 2 0 1 2 91 2 131

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 48 37 10 3 2 0 0 85 4 509
2017 Student 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 660
2014 Student 48 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 398
2011 Student 43 47 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 131

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 66 26 5 1 1 1 1 93 1 509
2017 Student 68 24 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 661
2014 Student 65 29 5 1 0 0 1 95 1 398
2011 Student 70 21 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 131

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 3 13 26 30 22 3 3 55 17 505
2017 Student 3 9 30 25 25 2 5 54 13 656
2014 Student 5 10 29 27 22 2 6 53 16 396
2011 Student 2 11 23 35 22 1 6 61 14 129

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
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 4 6 15 29 39 5 3 73 10 497
2017 Student 4 5 12 23 44 6 7 76 11 652
2014 Student 4 5 17 23 39 5 6 70 11 396
2011 Student 5 5 13 25 37 7 8 74 11 131

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 7 15 23 24 23 4 4 52 23 504
2017 Student 7 10 24 19 28 6 6 53 20 656
2014 Student 6 17 23 20 22 3 9 48 27 394
2011 Student 5 17 22 26 16 5 8 49 26 130

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 2 4 13 31 44 3 3 80 7 501
2017 Student 2 2 11 25 50 3 7 83 4 652
2014 Student 2 4 12 30 43 3 6 80 7 396
2011 Student 2 4 10 28 45 2 8 82 7 130

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 3 5 19 27 38 5 3 71 9 503
2017 Student 3 4 11 24 46 4 8 80 8 657
2014 Student 3 7 14 25 40 3 8 73 11 394
2011 Student 1 6 15 25 38 4 10 74 8 130

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 Student 4 6 14 21 40 10 4 72 12 500
2017 Student 3 4 11 17 44 12 8 77 9 656
2014 Student 3 7 11 19 39 12 9 73 13 395
2011 Student 2 5 14 22 35 10 11 72 10 132

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 5 13 25 22 28 5 2 54 19 506
2017 Student 5 8 23 19 32 7 5 58 16 656
2014 Student 5 9 25 19 27 7 7 54 17 396
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My Work Unit

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 Student 37 26 13 4 2 13 6 77 7 508
2017 Student 49 25 8 3 1 7 7 86 5 660
2014 Student 48 23 7 3 2 9 8 85 6 398

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 65 23 5 3 2 1 0 90 5 509
2017 Student 69 22 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 660
2014 Student 67 22 4 5 2 0 0 90 7 398

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 31 20 14 6 4 24 2 68 13 509
2017 Student 27 18 11 6 3 31 5 71 13 660
2014 Student 25 18 13 10 4 27 3 61 20 398

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 72 21 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 510
2017 Student 69 26 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 661
2014 Student 64 27 3 5 1 1 0 92 5 398

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 57 29 9 1 1 3 1 89 2 510
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My Immediate Supervisor

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 Student 51 30 9 7 2 1 1 82 9 507
2017 Student 52 31 7 7 2 0 1 84 9 659
2014 Student 54 29 5 7 3 1 2 84 10 398
2011 Student 52 33 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 130

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 Student 66 22 6 2 2 2 1 90 4 505
2017 Student 68 23 4 1 2 2 1 93 3 660
2014 Student 63 26 5 3 1 2 1 91 3 398
2011 Student 67 25 2 2 1 3 0 95 2 131

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 Student 62 23 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 507
2017 Student 65 24 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 659
2014 Student 61 26 7 4 2 1 1 88 5 397
2011 Student 56 33 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 130

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 Student 70 20 5 2 2 1 0 91 3 506
2017 Student 74 17 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 659

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 Student 66 23 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 506
2017 Student 75 17 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 658
2014 Student 67 24 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 398
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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 Student 59 24 5 2 1 8 0 92 2 510
2017 Student 60 21 7 1 1 11 0 91 2 660
2014 Student 57 27 3 2 1 10 1 94 3 398
2011 Student 47 34 8 4 0 7 0 87 4 131

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 Student 58 27 7 2 1 5 0 90 3 508
2017 Student 56 26 9 3 1 5 1 86 4 660
2014 Student 55 27 8 3 1 5 1 88 4 398
2011 Student 55 30 5 3 3 4 1 89 6 131

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 Student 44 29 9 5 2 10 1 82 8 508
2017 Student 43 27 10 5 2 13 1 80 8 659
2014 Student 40 28 10 5 2 14 1 81 8 398
2011 Student 34 33 7 9 6 11 0 75 17 131

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 Student 43 35 7 6 2 6 0 84 8 510
2017 Student 45 27 11 7 2 8 0 78 10 660
2014 Student 44 32 9 6 1 7 1 83 7 397
2011 Student 38 36 7 11 2 5 1 79 14 130
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 Student 49 40 7 3 1 1 0 90 4 506
2017 Student 48 37 8 4 0 2 0 87 4 660
2014 Student 53 35 6 4 1 2 0 89 5 398
2011 Student 46 38 5 6 2 2 2 87 8 131

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 Student 45 31 10 6 3 3 2 80 10 509
2017 Student 50 26 10 6 2 5 2 81 8 657
2014 Student 52 30 7 4 2 3 3 87 6 397
2011 Student 47 29 8 7 2 5 2 82 10 130

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 Student 54 34 8 2 0 2 0 89 3 506

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 Student 39 25 14 5 2 12 3 75 9 508
2017 Student 37 23 11 5 3 15 7 77 9 658
2014 Student 34 25 12 6 3 14 6 74 11 394
2011 Student 31 31 9 5 3 15 5 78 11 131

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 Student 50 32 8 4 2 5 0 86 6 508
2017 Student 53 27 8 4 2 5 1 85 7 658
2014 Student 45 28 9 6 2 6 3 81 9 397
2011 Student 41 37 9 5 3 2 2 82 8 131

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 Student 45 29 9 4 4 5 4 81 9 505
2017 Student 43 27 8 5 4 5 8 81 10 658
2014 Student 39 22 10 9 5 5 10 72 17 397
2011 Student 34 34 8 7 7 2 9 75 15 131

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 Student 38 35 16 4 2 5 1 77 7 504
2017 Student 37 34 13 4 3 8 1 78 7 661

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 Student 64 26 5 2 1 3 0 93 2 509
2017 Student 59 26 6 2 0 5 1 91 2 660
2014 Student 70 20 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 397

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 Student 66 27 3 1 1 1 0 95 2 507
2017 Student 67 26 4 2 0 1 0 94 2 661
2014 Student 70 20 5 3 1 2 0 92 3 397
2011 Student 59 31 4 2 1 3 0 93 3 130

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 Student 75 22 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 509
2017 Student 80 18 2 0 0 0 0 97 0 661
2014 Student 78 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 397
2011 Student 66 25 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 131

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 Student 64 26 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 507
2017 Student 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 91 2 659
2014 Student 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 398
2011 Student 52 31 10 2 5 1 0 84 6 130

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 Student 64 27 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 503
2017 Student 62 29 7 2 1 0 0 91 2 658
2014 Student 62 27 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 398
2011 Student 55 29 9 2 4 0 1 85 6 129

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 Student 43 23 17 6 6 4 1 69 13 507
2017 Student 40 19 20 8 4 8 1 64 14 659
2014 Student 40 23 17 9 4 6 1 68 14 398
2011 Student 39 24 19 7 6 5 1 66 14 129
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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 Student 31 29 40 507
2017 Student 40 25 35 661
2014 Student 42 22 36 398
2011 Student 40 27 33 132
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Harassment

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

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
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No
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Total responses
2018 Student 5 95 508

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

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2018 Student 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Student 29 16 9 2 1 31 11 78 6 509
2017 Student 30 13 6 2 1 30 16 82 6 661
2014 Student 32 16 7 2 0 27 16 84 4 398

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Student 52 22 7 2 1 14 1 87 4 508
2017 Student 51 23 6 2 1 14 3 90 3 658
2014 Student 50 26 7 3 0 12 3 89 3 398
2011 Student 56 23 10 2 0 8 1 87 2 131
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Discrimination

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
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No
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Total responses
2018 Student 3 97 508

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

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2018 Student 0 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Student 33 17 8 1 1 30 10 84 3 508
2017 Student 30 15 7 1 1 32 14 83 4 660
2014 Student 33 13 7 1 1 30 15 84 3 398

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Student 55 21 7 1 1 13 2 90 3 507
2017 Student 51 22 7 1 1 15 3 89 2 661
2014 Student 49 22 8 1 0 13 6 88 2 398
2011 Student 60 23 6 2 1 8 1 91 3 131
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2018 Student 27 29 21 12 10 1 1 57 22 510
2017 Student 29 25 20 10 13 0 2 56 24 660

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 40 33 18 7 1 0 1 73 9 508
2017 Student 43 34 16 4 1 0 2 78 5 661

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

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2018 Student 56 25 8 4 2 1 4 86 6 509
2017 Student 61 22 7 3 1 0 5 88 4 660

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

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2018 Student 51 22 14 5 3 1 3 76 9 505
2017 Student 55 23 11 3 3 1 4 82 7 661

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 74 14 4 1 0 0 6 94 2 508
2017 Student 72 13 4 0 0 0 11 95 1 659

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 53 24 15 4 3 0 1 77 8 510
2017 Student 49 27 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 661

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 52 27 13 4 1 1 2 82 5 505
2017 Student 54 27 11 2 3 0 3 84 5 661

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 49 28 13 4 3 1 2 79 7 507
2017 Student 55 24 12 3 2 1 4 82 5 661

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

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Total responses
2018 Student 39 32 16 7 4 0 1 72 11 505
2017 Student 47 26 14 7 3 0 2 75 10 661

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

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Total responses
2018 Student 42 30 18 6 3 0 1 73 9 505
2017 Student 45 31 16 4 2 0 2 78 6 659

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 69 19 5 4 1 1 1 90 5 504
2017 Student 74 16 5 2 0 0 2 92 3 660

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
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Total responses
2018 Student 79 12 4 1 0 1 3 94 1 507

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 83 7 3 2 1 2 3 94 3 505
2017 Student 86 6 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 661

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 75 15 6 1 2 0 2 92 2 508
2017 Student 78 13 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 656

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 77 13 3 3 1 1 2 93 4 506
2017 Student 82 10 2 2 1 0 3 95 3 660

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 71 4 1 1 1 0 23 97 2 499
2017 Student 77 3 0 0 1 0 18 98 1 658

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 74 12 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 509
2017 Student 76 11 4 2 1 1 6 94 2 651

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 54 16 12 8 7 0 2 72 15 509
2017 Student 55 18 12 6 6 0 3 76 12 661

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 Student 52 26 13 5 2 1 1 79 8 508
2017 Student 53 28 10 5 2 0 2 82 7 660

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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2018 Student 33 41 21 4 1 0 0 74 5 508
2017 Student 27 46 21 4 1 0 1 74 5 661

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Student 4 10 30 33 21 0 1 55 15 507
2017 Student 3 9 32 32 22 1 1 55 12 660

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Student 41 35 11 6 2 4 0 80 8 508
2017 Student 28 35 15 8 3 10 1 71 12 660

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
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Total responses
2018 Student 43 36 11 6 2 2 0 81 7 508
2017 Student 33 41 14 6 2 4 0 77 8 660
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2018 Student 37 27 14 10 6 5 2 40 60 509
2017 Student 33 23 17 8 11 5 2 35 65 661

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

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2018 Student 38 285
2017 Student 44 396

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

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2018 Student 45 285
2017 Student 51 396

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

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2018 Student 56 285
2017 Student 39 396

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

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2018 Student 13 285
2017 Student 16 396

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

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2018 Student 2 285
2017 Student 1 396

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

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2018 Student 14 285

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

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2018 Student 19 285
2017 Student 28 396

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
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2018 Student 8 66 15 6 2 3 264
2017 Student 10 62 11 8 2 7 384

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
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2018 Student 61 39 283

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Student 29 24 20 12 8 2 4 57 22 283
2017 Student 27 25 14 16 10 2 6 56 28 395

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Student 15 21 20 17 15 3 9 40 37 282
2017 Student 11 15 14 21 25 4 10 30 54 396

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
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2018 Student 55 14 7 3 2 4 14 85 7 504
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