2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PG

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
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PG 33 37 13 10 3 0 3 72 14 30
2017 PG 28 39 16 15 2 0 0 67 17 32
2017 PG-01 9 55 0 35 0 0 0 65 35 10
2017 PG-03 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2014 PG 43 41 3 8 5 0 0 84 14 37
2014 PG-01 56 31 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2011 PG 29 42 8 10 10 0 0 71 21 48
2011 PG-01 25 35 5 20 15 0 0 60 35 20
2011 PG-03 21 57 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14
2008 PG 21 43 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 42
2008 PG-01 28 39 6 28 0 0 0 67 28 18
2008 PG-03 14 43 21 21 0 0 0 57 21 14

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 PG 53 20 10 10 3 3 0 76 14 30
2017 PG 41 38 6 9 3 0 3 82 13 32
2017 PG-01 37 27 9 18 9 0 0 63 27 10
2017 PG-03 40 40 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2014 PG 57 35 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 37
2014 PG-01 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2011 PG 48 31 8 0 10 0 2 81 11 48
2011 PG-01 40 30 15 0 15 0 0 70 15 20
2011 PG-03 36 36 7 0 14 0 7 77 15 14
2008 PG 44 34 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 41
2008 PG-01 39 33 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2008 PG-03 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PG 57 23 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2017 PG 44 38 9 2 3 0 3 85 6 32
2017 PG-01 37 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2017 PG-03 40 40 0 0 10 0 10 89 11 10
2014 PG 57 38 3 0 3 0 0 95 3 37
2014 PG-01 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2011 PG 46 40 4 4 6 0 0 85 10 48
2011 PG-01 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2011 PG-03 36 57 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2008 PG 48 43 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 42
2008 PG-01 56 28 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2008 PG-03 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 PG 57 27 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 30
2017 PG 47 36 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 32
2017 PG-01 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 PG-03 60 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 PG 68 24 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 37
2014 PG-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 PG 52 25 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 48
2011 PG-01 45 25 5 15 10 0 0 70 25 20
2011 PG-03 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 PG 37 47 3 10 3 0 0 83 13 30
2017 PG 29 54 3 9 6 0 0 83 14 32
2017 PG-01 18 63 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10
2017 PG-03 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 PG 41 49 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 37
2014 PG-01 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 PG 48 33 6 4 8 0 0 81 13 48
2011 PG-01 45 25 10 5 15 0 0 70 20 20
2011 PG-03 29 50 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2008 PG 38 48 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 42
2008 PG-01 33 56 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2008 PG-03 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PG 30 30 20 3 17 0 0 60 20 30
2017 PG 16 39 15 15 9 6 0 59 25 32
2017 PG-01 0 28 17 28 9 18 0 34 45 10
2017 PG-03 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2014 PG 32 27 14 14 14 0 0 59 27 37
2014 PG-01 44 25 0 19 13 0 0 69 31 16
2011 PG 23 35 19 13 10 0 0 58 23 48
2011 PG-01 35 20 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 20
2011 PG-03 0 50 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 14

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 PG 53 27 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 30
2017 PG 22 36 25 15 2 0 0 58 17 32
2017 PG-01 9 54 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 10
2017 PG-03 50 10 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 PG 50 30 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2017 PG 41 35 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 32
2017 PG-01 28 17 37 9 9 0 0 45 18 10
2017 PG-03 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 PG 43 30 14 5 5 3 0 75 11 37
2014 PG-01 50 19 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2011 PG 38 40 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 48
2011 PG-01 40 30 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2011 PG-03 7 57 7 29 0 0 0 64 29 14
2008 PG 38 52 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 42
2008 PG-01 39 44 6 0 0 11 0 94 0 18
2008 PG-03 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 PG 33 37 7 17 7 0 0 70 23 30
2017 PG 32 27 18 9 15 0 0 58 23 32
2017 PG-01 27 19 26 9 18 0 0 46 28 10
2017 PG-03 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 PG 72 14 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 29
2017 PG 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32
2017 PG-01 72 19 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 PG-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 PG 76 22 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 37
2014 PG-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 PG 71 21 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 48
2011 PG-01 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2011 PG-03 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

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 PG 27 37 17 13 7 0 0 63 20 30
2017 PG 29 40 8 15 9 0 0 68 23 32
2017 PG-01 46 8 18 18 9 0 0 54 28 10
2017 PG-03 20 60 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 PG 30 41 5 16 8 0 0 70 24 37
2014 PG-01 44 25 6 6 19 0 0 69 25 16
2011 PG 27 50 10 4 8 0 0 77 13 48
2011 PG-01 35 40 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2011 PG-03 7 50 21 7 14 0 0 57 21 14

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 PG 30 33 20 7 10 0 0 63 17 30
2017 PG 32 30 15 17 6 0 0 62 23 32
2017 PG-01 18 19 35 18 9 0 0 37 28 10
2017 PG-03 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 PG 38 38 8 14 3 0 0 76 16 37
2014 PG-01 50 31 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16

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 PG 45 31 17 3 3 0 0 76 7 29
2017 PG 38 30 15 12 6 0 0 68 17 32
2017 PG-01 27 28 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 10
2017 PG-03 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 PG 54 24 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 37
2014 PG-01 56 25 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2011 PG 33 48 8 8 2 0 0 81 10 48
2011 PG-01 35 40 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2011 PG-03 21 57 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PG 43 33 17 3 3 0 0 77 7 30
2017 PG 32 51 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 32
2017 PG-01 9 63 18 0 9 0 0 72 9 10
2017 PG-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 PG 59 27 8 5 0 0 0 86 5 37
2014 PG-01 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 PG 50 27 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 48
2011 PG-01 50 20 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2011 PG-03 29 43 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2008 PG 52 38 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 42
2008 PG-01 39 50 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2008 PG-03 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 PG 40 40 17 0 3 0 0 80 3 30
2017 PG 40 37 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 32
2017 PG-01 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 PG-03 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 PG 46 35 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 37
2014 PG-01 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 PG 40 33 17 8 2 0 0 73 10 48
2011 PG-01 50 25 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2011 PG-03 21 50 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2008 PG 38 31 29 2 0 0 0 69 2 42
2008 PG-01 50 28 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2008 PG-03 43 21 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 14

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 PG 10 13 47 20 10 0 0 30 23 30
2017 PG 15 19 32 12 16 3 3 29 36 31
2017 PG-03 0 30 20 30 10 0 10 45 33 10
2014 PG 3 14 35 38 5 3 3 46 17 37
2014 PG-01 0 6 38 31 13 6 6 50 7 16
2011 PG 8 19 40 25 8 0 0 33 27 48
2011 PG-01 10 30 20 35 5 0 0 40 40 20
2011 PG-03 7 7 57 21 7 0 0 29 14 14
2008 PG 2 31 43 17 5 0 2 22 34 42
2008 PG-01 0 33 39 17 6 0 6 24 35 18
2008 PG-03 7 21 43 21 7 0 0 29 29 14

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 PG 3 20 7 33 30 3 3 68 25 30
2017 PG 9 6 35 16 22 2 10 44 17 31
2017 PG-01 0 0 45 10 46 0 0 55 0 10
2014 PG 3 11 27 32 22 3 3 57 14 37
2014 PG-01 0 13 31 19 31 6 0 53 13 16
2011 PG 9 17 19 26 21 6 2 51 28 47
2011 PG-01 5 32 26 21 11 5 0 33 39 19
2011 PG-03 14 7 14 29 29 0 7 62 23 14
2008 PG 7 17 29 26 19 0 2 46 24 42
2008 PG-01 17 17 28 17 17 0 6 35 35 18
2008 PG-03 0 7 14 43 36 0 0 79 7 14

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 PG 24 14 38 10 10 0 3 21 39 29
2017 PG 24 25 27 11 12 0 0 24 49 32
2017 PG-01 28 28 8 9 27 0 0 37 56 10
2017 PG-03 20 30 40 0 10 0 0 10 50 10
2014 PG 22 30 16 22 5 3 3 29 54 37
2014 PG-01 19 38 13 19 6 6 0 27 60 16
2011 PG 8 21 44 17 8 0 2 26 30 48
2011 PG-01 10 30 45 10 5 0 0 15 40 20
2011 PG-03 7 7 36 29 14 0 7 46 15 14
2008 PG 17 31 21 17 12 0 2 29 49 42
2008 PG-01 17 28 22 17 11 0 6 29 47 18
2008 PG-03 14 21 29 14 21 0 0 36 36 14

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 PG 0 17 33 40 7 0 3 48 17 30
2017 PG 8 13 41 20 19 0 0 39 20 32
2017 PG-01 0 19 18 17 46 0 0 63 19 10
2017 PG-03 10 10 60 10 10 0 0 20 20 10
2014 PG 3 8 35 32 16 3 3 51 11 37
2014 PG-01 0 6 31 38 19 6 0 60 7 16
2011 PG 4 19 35 33 6 2 0 40 23 48
2011 PG-01 5 20 30 35 5 5 0 42 26 20
2011 PG-03 7 21 21 36 14 0 0 50 29 14
2008 PG 2 21 48 19 7 0 2 27 24 42
2008 PG-01 0 17 33 39 6 0 6 47 18 18
2008 PG-03 7 14 57 7 14 0 0 21 21 14

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 PG 17 13 33 30 7 0 0 37 30 30
2017 PG 14 19 31 11 22 3 0 34 34 32
2017 PG-01 9 10 17 18 46 0 0 64 19 10
2017 PG-03 10 10 40 10 20 10 0 34 22 10
2014 PG 14 27 30 14 14 3 0 28 42 37
2014 PG-01 6 31 25 19 13 6 0 33 40 16
2011 PG 19 19 35 23 4 0 0 27 38 48
2011 PG-01 10 15 35 40 0 0 0 40 25 20
2011 PG-03 29 14 43 7 7 0 0 14 43 14
2008 PG 0 29 40 19 10 0 2 29 29 42
2008 PG-01 0 17 39 22 17 0 6 41 18 18
2008 PG-03 0 29 43 21 7 0 0 29 29 14

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 PG 14 31 21 14 17 0 3 32 46 29
2017 PG 27 12 13 22 21 0 5 45 41 32
2017 PG-01 28 9 0 18 44 0 0 63 37 10
2017 PG-03 10 10 20 50 10 0 0 60 20 10
2014 PG 8 19 27 14 27 0 5 43 29 37
2014 PG-01 13 6 19 6 44 0 13 57 21 16
2011 PG 2 23 31 29 13 0 2 43 26 48
2011 PG-01 0 15 25 50 10 0 0 60 15 20
2011 PG-03 0 21 57 14 7 0 0 21 21 14
2008 PG 12 19 40 19 7 0 2 27 32 42
2008 PG-01 11 17 33 22 11 0 6 35 29 18
2008 PG-03 14 14 43 21 7 0 0 29 29 14

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 PG 27 10 33 27 0 0 3 28 38 30
2017 PG 21 25 40 5 3 6 0 9 49 32
2017 PG-01 18 37 35 0 9 0 0 9 56 10
2017 PG-03 20 10 40 10 0 20 0 13 38 10
2014 PG 14 19 27 27 8 3 3 37 34 37
2014 PG-01 6 13 31 25 19 6 0 47 20 16
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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 PG 23 33 13 7 13 10 0 63 22 30
2017 PG 16 24 22 6 5 15 12 55 15 32
2017 PG-01 18 18 28 17 0 18 0 45 21 10
2017 PG-03 10 20 30 0 0 30 10 50 0 10
2014 PG 30 27 16 11 8 3 5 62 21 37
2014 PG-01 25 38 25 6 6 0 0 63 13 16

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 PG 50 20 7 10 13 0 0 70 23 30
2017 PG 40 28 16 9 8 0 0 68 17 32
2017 PG-01 37 9 28 26 0 0 0 46 26 10
2017 PG-03 50 20 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2014 PG 41 32 8 8 11 0 0 73 19 37
2014 PG-01 38 38 13 0 13 0 0 75 13 16

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 PG 20 13 20 17 17 10 3 38 38 30
2017 PG 13 18 21 24 0 19 6 41 31 32
2017 PG-01 9 9 18 36 0 27 0 25 49 10
2017 PG-03 10 20 30 9 0 20 10 43 14 10
2014 PG 16 38 11 11 14 8 3 61 27 37
2014 PG-01 19 44 6 13 6 6 6 71 21 16

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 PG 63 17 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 30
2017 PG 52 31 3 11 2 0 0 83 14 32
2017 PG-01 55 37 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2017 PG-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 PG 54 32 3 5 5 0 0 86 11 37
2014 PG-01 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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 PG 43 27 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 30
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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 PG 59 14 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 29
2017 PG 38 27 27 3 5 0 0 65 8 32
2017 PG-01 37 19 44 0 0 0 0 56 0 10
2017 PG-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 PG 43 30 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 37
2014 PG-01 56 31 0 6 6 0 0 88 13 16
2011 PG 35 42 10 10 2 0 0 77 13 48
2011 PG-01 40 35 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2011 PG-03 14 64 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2008 PG 33 31 14 7 14 0 0 64 21 42
2008 PG-01 28 33 6 11 22 0 0 61 33 18
2008 PG-03 29 43 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14

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 PG 52 24 10 7 3 0 3 79 11 29
2017 PG 44 30 15 6 2 3 0 76 8 32
2017 PG-01 55 10 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 10
2017 PG-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 PG 54 27 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 37
2014 PG-01 56 25 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 16
2011 PG 42 29 10 8 8 2 0 72 17 48
2011 PG-01 45 15 20 5 15 0 0 60 20 20
2011 PG-03 36 43 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2008 PG 43 17 14 14 10 2 0 61 24 42
2008 PG-01 44 11 0 28 17 0 0 56 44 18
2008 PG-03 36 29 21 0 7 7 0 69 8 14

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 PG 55 24 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 29
2017 PG 41 39 9 6 2 3 0 83 8 32
2017 PG-01 46 37 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2017 PG-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 PG 59 19 5 11 5 0 0 78 16 37
2014 PG-01 69 19 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2011 PG 27 35 13 15 10 0 0 63 25 48
2011 PG-01 35 25 15 5 20 0 0 60 25 20
2011 PG-03 7 43 14 29 7 0 0 50 36 14
2008 PG 40 19 19 12 5 5 0 63 18 42
2008 PG-01 44 6 11 17 11 11 0 56 31 18
2008 PG-03 29 50 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PG 69 7 14 0 7 3 0 79 7 29
2017 PG 41 29 24 3 2 0 0 70 6 32
2017 PG-01 28 18 54 0 0 0 0 46 0 10
2017 PG-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 PG 62 17 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 29
2017 PG 44 36 6 12 2 0 0 80 14 32
2017 PG-01 46 37 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2017 PG-03 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 PG 54 22 14 8 3 0 0 76 11 37
2014 PG-01 69 6 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16
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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 PG 43 23 13 13 3 3 0 69 17 30
2017 PG 41 27 9 12 5 2 3 72 18 32
2017 PG-01 55 17 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2017 PG-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 PG 38 38 5 11 3 5 0 80 14 37
2014 PG-01 44 50 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2011 PG 19 40 21 4 6 10 0 65 12 48
2011 PG-01 25 25 30 0 5 15 0 59 6 20
2011 PG-03 14 57 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14

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 PG 45 24 14 17 0 0 0 69 17 29
2017 PG 29 36 9 12 11 2 0 66 24 32
2017 PG-01 9 44 28 9 9 0 0 54 18 10
2017 PG-03 40 40 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 PG 38 30 8 16 8 0 0 68 24 37
2014 PG-01 31 44 0 13 13 0 0 75 25 16
2011 PG 15 38 25 13 8 2 0 53 21 48
2011 PG-01 20 15 30 20 15 0 0 35 35 20
2011 PG-03 7 57 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2008 PG 26 33 21 12 0 7 0 64 13 42
2008 PG-01 17 22 33 11 0 17 0 47 13 18
2008 PG-03 29 50 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PG 40 27 10 20 0 3 0 69 21 30
2017 PG 22 27 19 18 6 8 0 54 26 32
2017 PG-01 9 17 55 18 0 0 0 26 18 10
2017 PG-03 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 PG 30 27 14 24 5 0 0 57 30 37
2014 PG-01 38 25 0 31 6 0 0 63 38 16
2011 PG 6 35 25 21 4 6 2 45 27 48
2011 PG-01 15 20 30 25 5 0 5 37 32 20
2011 PG-03 0 64 7 14 7 7 0 69 23 14
2008 PG 19 24 24 24 5 5 0 45 30 42
2008 PG-01 17 17 28 28 6 6 0 35 35 18
2008 PG-03 21 29 29 7 7 7 0 54 15 14

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 PG 23 23 27 20 7 0 0 47 27 30
2017 PG 25 19 9 25 17 5 0 46 45 32
2017 PG-01 28 18 8 19 28 0 0 46 46 10
2017 PG-03 30 30 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 PG 22 35 8 27 5 3 0 58 33 37
2014 PG-01 38 19 6 25 6 6 0 60 33 16
2011 PG 6 31 23 23 10 6 0 40 36 48
2011 PG-01 15 15 25 35 5 5 0 32 42 20
2011 PG-03 0 36 29 7 21 7 0 38 31 14
2008 PG 14 45 17 21 2 0 0 60 24 42
2008 PG-01 11 44 11 33 0 0 0 56 33 18
2008 PG-03 21 50 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
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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 PG 33 43 13 7 0 3 0 79 7 30
2017 PG 20 38 31 6 0 5 0 61 7 31
2017 PG-01 9 28 63 0 0 0 0 37 0 10
2014 PG 43 38 14 3 0 3 0 83 3 37
2014 PG-01 44 31 13 6 0 6 0 80 7 16
2011 PG 25 40 19 8 4 4 0 67 13 48
2011 PG-01 25 25 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 20
2011 PG-03 14 57 21 0 0 7 0 77 0 14

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 PG 38 34 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 29
2017 PG 22 44 10 15 2 6 0 71 19 31
2017 PG-01 27 26 28 10 0 9 0 59 11 10
2014 PG 46 41 3 8 3 0 0 86 11 37
2014 PG-01 56 38 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2011 PG 33 38 13 6 6 4 0 74 13 48
2011 PG-01 40 25 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 20
2011 PG-03 21 50 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2008 PG 36 36 10 7 2 10 0 79 11 42
2008 PG-01 28 28 6 17 6 17 0 67 27 18
2008 PG-03 29 50 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14

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 PG 43 40 13 3 0 0 0 83 3 30

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 PG 27 17 33 10 13 0 0 43 23 30
2017 PG 4 22 15 30 12 14 3 31 51 32
2017 PG-01 0 18 18 45 9 9 0 20 60 10
2017 PG-03 0 30 10 30 10 20 0 38 50 10
2014 PG 22 22 11 6 33 6 0 47 41 36
2014 PG-01 40 13 20 0 27 0 0 53 27 15
2011 PG 10 23 15 13 19 21 0 42 39 48
2011 PG-01 20 15 30 5 20 10 0 39 28 20
2011 PG-03 0 43 0 29 14 14 0 50 50 14

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 PG 37 37 7 10 10 0 0 73 20 30
2017 PG 19 39 18 12 9 3 0 60 21 32
2017 PG-01 18 28 36 9 9 0 0 46 18 10
2017 PG-03 20 40 20 0 10 10 0 67 11 10
2014 PG 30 38 14 11 8 0 0 68 19 37
2014 PG-01 44 31 13 0 13 0 0 75 13 16
2011 PG 21 27 21 17 10 4 0 50 28 48
2011 PG-01 30 20 15 20 15 0 0 50 35 20
2011 PG-03 7 29 36 7 14 7 0 38 23 14
2008 PG 19 45 17 17 2 0 0 64 19 42
2008 PG-01 22 33 17 28 0 0 0 56 28 18
2008 PG-03 14 64 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 PG 20 27 13 13 23 0 3 48 38 30
2017 PG 16 16 23 22 20 3 0 33 43 32
2017 PG-01 18 0 36 18 28 0 0 18 46 10
2017 PG-03 20 30 10 20 10 10 0 56 33 10
2014 PG 19 27 14 11 30 0 0 46 41 37
2014 PG-01 19 25 13 13 31 0 0 44 44 16
2011 PG 19 25 10 27 17 0 2 45 45 48
2011 PG-01 20 15 0 35 25 0 5 37 63 20
2011 PG-03 7 29 21 29 14 0 0 36 43 14
2008 PG 21 33 12 24 7 0 2 56 32 42
2008 PG-01 22 22 17 28 6 0 6 47 35 18
2008 PG-03 14 43 7 29 7 0 0 57 36 14

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 PG 23 27 20 20 7 3 0 52 28 30
2017 PG 7 41 18 15 12 6 0 51 29 31
2017 PG-01 0 27 36 18 9 9 0 30 30 10
2017 PG-03 10 50 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 10

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 PG 57 23 17 0 0 3 0 83 0 30
2017 PG 25 36 18 3 5 12 0 70 9 32
2017 PG-01 18 28 45 0 0 9 0 51 0 10
2017 PG-03 10 60 0 10 0 20 0 87 13 10
2014 PG 54 35 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 37
2014 PG-01 69 19 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16

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 PG 50 33 10 0 3 3 0 86 3 30
2017 PG 38 39 11 9 2 0 0 77 12 32
2017 PG-01 37 28 17 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2017 PG-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 PG 49 41 0 3 8 0 0 89 11 37
2014 PG-01 63 31 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2011 PG 23 38 19 8 6 6 0 64 16 48
2011 PG-01 25 35 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 20
2011 PG-03 21 36 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14

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 PG 67 17 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 30
2017 PG 44 39 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 32
2017 PG-01 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 PG-03 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 PG 62 30 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 37
2014 PG-01 63 25 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2011 PG 42 35 15 2 4 2 0 79 6 48
2011 PG-01 40 20 20 5 10 5 0 63 16 20
2011 PG-03 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2008 PG 40 48 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 42
2008 PG-01 44 39 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2008 PG-03 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 PG 57 23 13 3 3 0 0 80 7 30
2017 PG 35 36 15 6 8 0 0 71 14 32
2017 PG-01 28 37 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2017 PG-03 40 40 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 PG 51 24 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 37
2014 PG-01 50 31 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2011 PG 38 33 19 6 2 2 0 72 9 48
2011 PG-01 35 20 20 15 5 5 0 58 21 20
2011 PG-03 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 PG 59 21 14 3 3 0 0 79 7 29
2017 PG 32 30 24 6 8 0 0 61 14 32
2017 PG-01 18 37 35 9 0 0 0 55 9 10
2017 PG-03 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 PG 54 27 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 37
2014 PG-01 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 PG 38 35 15 6 4 2 0 74 11 48
2011 PG-01 35 25 15 10 10 5 0 63 21 20
2011 PG-03 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2008 PG 40 40 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 42
2008 PG-01 33 44 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2008 PG-03 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 PG 50 17 10 10 7 7 0 71 18 30
2017 PG 28 29 29 3 11 0 0 57 14 32
2017 PG-01 9 28 45 9 9 0 0 37 18 10
2017 PG-03 30 40 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2014 PG 46 22 24 5 3 0 0 68 8 37
2014 PG-01 56 6 38 0 0 0 0 63 0 16
2011 PG 35 23 10 10 13 8 0 64 25 48
2011 PG-01 35 15 5 15 20 10 0 56 39 20
2011 PG-03 36 29 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 14
2008 PG 36 21 17 10 10 5 2 62 21 42
2008 PG-01 22 22 22 17 6 6 6 50 25 18
2008 PG-03 50 29 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
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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 PG 30 33 37 30
2017 PG 23 28 49 32
2017 PG-01 18 18 63 10
2017 PG-03 10 40 50 10
2014 PG 22 54 24 37
2014 PG-01 13 63 25 16
2011 PG 33 31 35 48
2011 PG-01 25 35 40 20
2011 PG-03 50 21 29 14
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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
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PG 20 80 30

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 PG 10 21 31 3 7 24 3 43 14 29
2017 PG 7 22 24 6 2 26 12 46 14 32
2017 PG-01 9 18 27 9 0 27 9 44 15 10
2017 PG-03 0 40 20 0 0 20 20 67 0 10
2014 PG 22 22 16 5 5 22 8 62 15 37
2014 PG-01 31 25 13 6 6 13 6 69 15 16

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 PG 28 38 28 7 0 0 0 66 7 29
2017 PG 19 37 32 0 2 6 3 62 3 32
2017 PG-01 9 37 45 0 0 9 0 50 0 10
2017 PG-03 10 50 20 0 0 9 10 75 0 10
2014 PG 43 30 11 3 3 11 0 82 6 37
2014 PG-01 56 25 0 0 6 13 0 93 7 16
2011 PG 27 40 19 4 0 10 0 74 5 48
2011 PG-01 40 25 25 5 0 5 0 68 5 20
2011 PG-03 14 64 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
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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 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 PG 20 13 30 0 0 23 13 53 0 30
2017 PG 13 18 24 0 2 30 12 53 4 32
2017 PG-01 28 9 17 0 0 37 9 69 0 10
2017 PG-03 0 30 10 0 0 30 30 75 0 10
2014 PG 24 11 22 5 5 27 5 52 16 37
2014 PG-01 44 13 25 0 0 13 6 69 0 16

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 PG 33 33 30 0 0 0 3 69 0 30
2017 PG 25 31 21 0 2 14 6 71 3 32
2017 PG-01 28 9 26 0 0 37 0 58 0 10
2017 PG-03 10 60 10 0 0 0 20 87 0 10
2014 PG 43 30 11 5 0 8 3 82 6 37
2014 PG-01 63 13 13 0 0 13 0 86 0 16
2011 PG 38 29 17 2 0 15 0 78 2 48
2011 PG-01 45 35 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2011 PG-03 43 29 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14
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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
(%)		 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 PG 37 7 10 17 27 0 3 45 45 30
2017 PG 16 30 20 19 15 0 0 45 35 32
2017 PG-01 28 27 26 10 9 0 0 55 19 10
2017 PG-03 20 30 0 20 30 0 0 50 50 10

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 PG 14 48 24 10 3 0 0 62 14 29
2017 PG 28 24 27 9 12 0 0 52 21 32
2017 PG-01 55 0 26 19 0 0 0 55 19 10
2017 PG-03 30 30 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 10

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 PG 23 43 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 30
2017 PG 34 33 12 12 8 0 0 67 20 32
2017 PG-01 55 17 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2017 PG-03 30 40 0 10 20 0 0 70 30 10

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 PG 33 23 23 10 10 0 0 57 20 30
2017 PG 25 30 18 9 15 3 0 57 25 32
2017 PG-01 46 26 10 9 9 0 0 72 18 10
2017 PG-03 20 40 10 0 20 10 0 67 22 10

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 PG 63 17 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 30
2017 PG 47 24 3 2 5 3 15 87 10 32
2017 PG-01 65 8 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 10
2017 PG-03 50 20 0 0 9 10 10 88 12 10

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 PG 47 30 7 7 7 0 3 79 14 30
2017 PG 25 31 24 5 12 0 3 58 17 32
2017 PG-01 37 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2017 PG-03 20 20 30 0 20 0 10 45 22 10

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 PG 21 21 28 10 14 7 0 44 26 29
2017 PG 19 31 24 9 12 0 6 53 22 32
2017 PG-01 27 17 37 9 9 0 0 44 18 10
2017 PG-03 20 40 20 0 9 0 10 67 11 10

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 PG 28 31 24 3 14 0 0 59 17 29
2017 PG 22 46 12 15 6 0 0 67 20 32
2017 PG-01 46 35 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2017 PG-03 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 PG 45 17 10 10 14 3 0 64 25 29
2017 PG 25 31 17 9 15 3 0 57 25 32
2017 PG-01 37 9 17 28 9 0 0 46 37 10
2017 PG-03 40 20 10 0 20 10 0 67 22 10

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 PG 28 34 17 3 14 3 0 64 18 29
2017 PG 25 42 9 12 12 0 0 67 24 32
2017 PG-01 37 45 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10
2017 PG-03 30 60 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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 PG 62 7 14 3 10 0 3 71 14 29
2017 PG 52 30 10 2 2 0 3 85 5 32
2017 PG-01 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 PG-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 PG 76 3 10 3 3 0 3 82 7 29

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 PG 64 7 18 0 7 0 4 74 7 28
2017 PG 66 11 12 0 5 3 3 82 5 32
2017 PG-01 74 9 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2017 PG-03 70 10 10 0 0 0 9 89 0 10

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 PG 53 33 3 3 3 3 0 90 7 30
2017 PG 56 24 12 0 5 0 2 82 5 32
2017 PG-01 73 10 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2017 PG-03 60 20 10 0 9 0 0 80 9 10

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 PG 40 30 13 3 13 0 0 70 17 30
2017 PG 43 34 12 3 8 0 0 77 11 32
2017 PG-01 46 35 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2017 PG-03 50 20 10 10 9 0 0 70 20 10

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 PG 63 7 3 0 3 0 23 91 4 30
2017 PG 62 6 12 0 6 0 14 79 7 32
2017 PG-01 74 0 8 0 0 0 18 91 0 10
2017 PG-03 60 10 10 0 9 0 10 78 11 10

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 PG 73 10 3 0 3 3 7 93 4 30
2017 PG 76 12 3 6 2 0 0 88 8 32
2017 PG-01 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 PG-03 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10

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 PG 86 3 0 0 3 0 7 96 4 29
2017 PG 65 18 9 0 5 3 0 86 6 32
2017 PG-01 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 PG-03 50 20 10 0 9 10 0 78 11 10

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 PG 53 33 7 0 3 0 3 90 3 30
2017 PG 52 27 12 0 3 3 3 84 3 32
2017 PG-01 55 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 PG-03 70 10 0 0 9 10 0 89 11 10

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 PG 17 37 37 10 0 0 0 53 10 30
2017 PG 16 22 40 12 11 0 0 37 23 32
2017 PG-01 28 27 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 10
2017 PG-03 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10

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 PG 7 17 34 34 7 0 0 41 24 29
2017 PG 14 9 49 19 9 0 0 28 23 32
2017 PG-01 9 9 36 27 18 0 0 46 18 10
2017 PG-03 10 10 50 20 10 0 0 30 20 10

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 PG 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2017 PG 29 36 21 3 6 6 0 69 9 32
2017 PG-01 37 17 27 0 9 10 0 60 10 10
2017 PG-03 30 50 0 9 0 10 0 89 11 10

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 PG 50 27 17 3 3 0 0 77 7 30
2017 PG 22 39 19 12 2 6 0 65 15 32
2017 PG-01 27 28 28 17 0 0 0 55 17 10
2017 PG-03 20 50 9 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
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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
(%)		 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 PG 30 23 20 7 20 0 0 30 70 30
2017 PG 28 27 20 9 10 6 0 30 70 32
2017 PG-01 46 18 27 0 0 9 0 50 50 10
2017 PG-03 20 30 10 20 10 10 0 22 78 10

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 PG 29 21
2017 PG 25 22

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 PG 38 21
2017 PG 42 22

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 PG 24 21
2017 PG 19 22

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 PG 33 21
2017 PG 58 22

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 PG 0 21
2017 PG 5 22

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 PG 29 21

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PG 52 21
2017 PG 45 22

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 PG 0 43 19 5 5 29 21
2017 PG 5 58 13 4 6 15 21

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 PG 35 65 20

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 PG 19 24 19 19 19 0 0 43 38 21
2017 PG 19 18 19 9 24 5 7 42 37 22

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 PG 5 10 19 19 48 0 0 14 67 21
2017 PG 0 5 8 42 38 0 7 5 86 22

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 PG 47 17 10 7 10 3 7 70 19 30
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