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 - 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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 49 39 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 127
2017 Student 59 27 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 275
2014 Student 56 30 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 33
2011 Student 43 33 14 2 5 0 2 78 7 42

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
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 39 35 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 127
2017 Student 42 39 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 274
2014 Student 31 35 10 24 0 0 0 66 24 33
2011 Student 37 37 16 7 2 0 0 74 9 43

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

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 39 44 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 127
2017 Student 48 39 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 274
2014 Student 41 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 33
2011 Student 44 44 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 43

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

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 54 26 8 8 2 2 2 82 10 127
2017 Student 60 22 8 6 2 1 2 85 8 272
2014 Student 75 20 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 33
2011 Student 60 21 9 5 2 0 2 83 7 43

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

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 37 39 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 127
2017 Student 43 40 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 275
2014 Student 46 35 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 33
2011 Student 44 35 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 43

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

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
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Strongly disagree
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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 40 40 9 6 3 1 1 82 9 127
2017 Student 48 33 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 275
2014 Student 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 33
2011 Student 49 35 12 2 2 0 0 84 5 43

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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
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Strongly disagree
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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 38 37 13 9 4 0 0 75 13 126
2017 Student 44 39 8 8 2 0 0 83 10 275

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 50 39 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 127
2017 Student 52 32 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 275
2014 Student 41 49 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 33
2011 Student 37 40 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 43

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at 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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 44 43 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 126
2017 Student 48 37 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 275

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

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 125
2017 Student 55 33 9 3 1 0 0 88 3 273
2014 Student 65 20 14 0 0 0 0 85 0 33
2011 Student 57 33 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 42

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 35 39 14 8 1 2 2 77 9 125
2017 Student 47 35 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 273
2014 Student 36 25 15 14 0 0 10 67 16 33
2011 Student 47 33 14 0 2 2 2 83 2 43

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

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 35 40 13 7 3 1 1 76 10 126
2017 Student 56 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 272
2014 Student 56 34 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 33

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 39 44 9 3 0 3 2 87 3 127
2017 Student 51 31 10 3 1 1 2 85 5 273
2014 Student 61 24 10 0 0 5 0 89 1 33
2011 Student 49 30 5 7 0 5 5 87 8 43

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 44 41 10 3 2 0 0 85 6 126
2017 Student 57 31 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 273
2014 Student 51 34 14 0 0 0 0 85 0 33
2011 Student 51 35 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 43

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 65 29 3 2 0 0 0 94 2 127
2017 Student 59 26 10 1 1 0 2 87 2 275
2014 Student 74 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 33
2011 Student 53 19 21 5 0 0 2 74 5 43

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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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 6 10 26 31 22 2 2 56 16 125
2017 Student 3 8 29 26 27 1 5 57 12 274
2014 Student 0 14 34 35 10 0 6 48 16 33
2011 Student 2 14 29 24 26 0 5 53 18 42

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 4 3 15 27 44 4 3 77 8 124
2017 Student 1 5 9 22 53 3 7 83 7 275
2014 Student 0 15 29 11 30 10 6 48 17 33
2011 Student 5 9 23 23 33 2 5 60 15 43

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 7 11 23 24 25 4 5 54 20 124
2017 Student 5 11 23 15 33 5 9 56 18 275
2014 Student 5 10 26 21 21 5 11 50 18 32
2011 Student 12 16 23 23 16 5 5 44 31 43

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 2 3 14 35 43 0 2 80 5 125
2017 Student 2 2 10 24 51 2 9 84 5 274
2014 Student 0 0 15 15 45 14 10 80 0 33
2011 Student 2 9 14 37 30 0 7 73 13 43

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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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 3 3 21 27 37 1 7 70 7 124
2017 Student 2 3 8 28 46 2 11 86 5 273
2014 Student 0 10 24 30 26 0 11 62 11 33
2011 Student 7 2 19 21 42 5 5 69 10 43

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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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 4 2 13 24 43 6 8 79 7 125
2017 Student 2 3 9 16 51 6 14 83 6 275
2014 Student 0 1 5 15 40 15 25 90 1 33
2011 Student 7 2 12 21 30 14 14 71 13 43

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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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 3 16 21 21 29 5 6 55 21 126
2017 Student 3 6 19 17 40 5 10 67 10 274
2014 Student 5 0 34 20 30 5 6 56 6 33
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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
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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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 26 38 14 5 5 11 2 73 11 125
2017 Student 42 22 8 6 4 8 9 78 12 275
2014 Student 45 35 5 0 5 0 10 89 6 33

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 52 23 7 11 5 2 0 76 16 125
2017 Student 63 22 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 274
2014 Student 61 34 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 33

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
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Strongly disagree
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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 19 20 19 11 7 17 6 51 24 125
2017 Student 27 22 7 10 5 24 5 68 21 275
2014 Student 16 39 0 25 5 15 1 65 35 33

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

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
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Strongly disagree
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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 61 26 6 7 0 1 0 87 7 125
2017 Student 65 23 2 7 3 0 0 88 10 274
2014 Student 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 33

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

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 59 23 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 126
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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
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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 48 32 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 126
2017 Student 54 30 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 275
2014 Student 56 25 19 0 0 0 0 80 0 33
2011 Student 65 14 19 2 0 0 0 79 2 43

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

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 66 26 2 4 1 1 1 93 5 125
2017 Student 65 23 4 4 3 0 0 88 7 275
2014 Student 46 39 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 33
2011 Student 60 30 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 43

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 52 30 6 8 2 0 2 84 10 124
2017 Student 63 23 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 275
2014 Student 46 34 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 33
2011 Student 56 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 43

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

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 65 25 6 2 1 0 1 90 3 125
2017 Student 71 20 5 1 2 1 0 91 3 275

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 58 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 125
2017 Student 67 21 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 275
2014 Student 70 10 5 14 0 0 0 80 14 33
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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 45 30 8 5 2 10 0 84 7 125
2017 Student 58 18 6 1 1 13 2 89 3 275
2014 Student 51 29 0 0 0 19 0 99 0 33
2011 Student 40 23 16 2 2 14 2 75 6 43

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 39 32 14 6 2 6 0 76 9 125
2017 Student 57 24 6 3 1 8 1 89 5 274
2014 Student 55 25 0 10 5 5 0 84 16 33
2011 Student 37 30 14 7 7 2 2 71 15 43

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 32 29 14 10 3 12 0 70 15 124
2017 Student 47 20 10 6 1 14 1 80 8 275
2014 Student 41 20 5 5 5 24 0 80 13 33
2011 Student 30 16 21 7 12 12 2 54 22 43

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 29 33 9 14 4 11 1 69 21 126
2017 Student 43 26 9 7 2 11 2 79 11 274
2014 Student 36 39 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 33
2011 Student 33 24 17 2 12 10 2 65 16 42
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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 29 45 14 9 2 2 0 75 11 125
2017 Student 45 40 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 274
2014 Student 55 29 5 0 0 10 0 93 1 33
2011 Student 30 37 14 9 0 9 0 74 10 43

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 33 30 12 10 6 4 4 68 18 124
2017 Student 47 25 8 6 4 6 4 80 11 273
2014 Student 41 25 10 5 14 5 0 69 21 33
2011 Student 40 19 9 12 5 14 2 69 19 43

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 39 40 10 3 2 4 1 83 6 126

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 32 30 13 7 5 9 4 72 14 125
2017 Student 42 28 7 4 3 9 7 84 8 273
2014 Student 31 29 10 5 10 5 10 71 17 33
2011 Student 30 30 14 2 5 9 9 74 9 43

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 33 35 11 10 1 8 2 76 12 125
2017 Student 47 30 8 4 2 7 3 85 6 275
2014 Student 51 30 5 10 0 5 0 85 10 33
2011 Student 30 30 14 5 2 14 5 74 9 43

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 26 27 10 10 7 3 16 66 21 124
2017 Student 36 20 11 5 4 8 16 73 12 275
2014 Student 39 10 10 15 5 5 16 62 25 33
2011 Student 26 16 19 5 5 7 23 60 13 43

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 30 33 15 5 4 11 3 73 10 123
2017 Student 41 29 8 5 3 10 4 81 9 273

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 54 31 6 2 1 4 2 90 3 126
2017 Student 61 25 6 2 1 4 1 90 3 274
2014 Student 56 29 0 5 0 10 0 94 6 33

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 59 30 4 6 1 1 0 89 7 124
2017 Student 69 25 3 1 1 1 0 95 2 274
2014 Student 59 25 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 32
2011 Student 53 37 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 43

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 72 19 6 2 0 0 0 91 2 125
2017 Student 79 17 2 1 0 0 0 96 1 275
2014 Student 74 21 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 32
2011 Student 60 30 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 43

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 60 26 11 1 2 0 0 86 2 125
2017 Student 69 19 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 275
2014 Student 61 20 14 5 0 0 0 80 5 33
2011 Student 49 28 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 43

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 60 26 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 125
2017 Student 70 21 4 4 0 0 0 91 5 275
2014 Student 56 24 14 5 0 0 0 80 5 33
2011 Student 49 28 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 43

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 34 23 21 7 7 7 0 62 16 125
2017 Student 40 18 18 8 5 9 3 66 15 275
2014 Student 21 10 20 24 5 5 14 39 36 33
2011 Student 30 14 26 9 7 12 2 51 19 43
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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 63 9 28 126
2017 Student 63 12 24 275
2014 Student 55 15 30 33
2011 Student 58 14 28 43

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 0 3 1 3 94 0 79
2017 Student 0 3 2 1 93 1 174
2014 Student 0 26 0 19 9999 55 18
2011 Student 4 8 13 13 9999 63 24
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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 Student 5 95 126

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 Student 27 17 13 2 5 29 7 69 11 126
2017 Student 31 12 7 1 1 29 18 82 6 275
2014 Student 25 15 0 5 5 39 11 80 20 33

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 Student 39 31 10 6 2 11 1 80 9 125
2017 Student 49 27 6 2 1 11 3 89 4 274
2014 Student 41 24 10 0 5 20 0 82 6 33
2011 Student 42 30 5 2 0 21 0 91 3 43
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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 Student 30 14 16 1 1 31 8 71 3 125
2017 Student 33 13 6 0 0 34 14 87 1 274
2014 Student 35 15 5 0 0 29 16 91 0 33

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 Student 44 31 12 2 0 9 1 84 3 124
2017 Student 57 23 4 1 0 13 3 94 1 272
2014 Student 60 25 5 0 0 10 0 95 0 33
2011 Student 47 26 14 0 0 14 0 84 0 43
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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 Student 36 28 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 125
2017 Student 32 27 17 12 10 0 2 60 22 274

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 Student 49 25 18 4 3 0 1 74 7 125
2017 Student 40 31 17 7 3 0 2 72 10 275

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 Student 60 25 8 6 1 0 1 85 6 125
2017 Student 59 21 10 4 1 0 4 84 5 274

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 Student 54 17 20 5 3 0 1 72 8 125
2017 Student 53 16 17 5 3 1 4 73 9 275

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 Student 73 15 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 124
2017 Student 64 18 7 3 2 1 5 87 5 275

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 Student 57 21 13 6 3 0 0 78 10 125
2017 Student 42 27 17 7 6 0 0 70 13 275

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 Student 53 27 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 123
2017 Student 56 27 9 2 2 1 3 86 4 275

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 Student 54 23 13 7 2 0 1 77 10 124
2017 Student 54 24 12 6 1 0 3 81 7 274

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 Student 38 27 19 8 6 0 1 66 15 125
2017 Student 41 27 16 11 3 1 1 70 14 273

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 Student 56 23 10 6 3 0 1 80 10 124
2017 Student 48 29 13 6 1 1 1 79 7 274

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 Student 67 23 7 2 0 0 1 90 2 124
2017 Student 68 19 9 1 1 0 1 89 2 275

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 Student 88 8 1 2 0 0 2 98 2 122

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 Student 84 8 2 3 1 0 2 93 4 122
2017 Student 85 7 3 0 3 1 2 94 3 275

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 Student 64 23 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 124
2017 Student 72 15 6 3 3 0 1 88 6 275

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 Student 73 15 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 124
2017 Student 77 9 6 2 4 1 1 88 6 275

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 Student 73 1 0 2 0 0 25 98 2 125
2017 Student 75 3 3 0 1 0 17 95 1 273

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 Student 86 5 4 2 0 0 4 94 2 125
2017 Student 84 8 2 0 1 1 5 97 1 274

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 Student 61 20 7 6 2 0 3 83 9 125
2017 Student 66 12 8 4 6 0 4 82 10 275

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 Student 51 32 11 3 2 0 0 83 6 124
2017 Student 53 26 12 4 3 0 1 80 7 274

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 Student 40 34 18 6 2 0 0 74 7 125
2017 Student 30 39 24 4 3 0 0 69 7 275

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 Student 4 6 34 28 28 0 0 56 10 124
2017 Student 5 10 28 32 24 0 1 56 15 273

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 Student 27 42 12 10 2 6 1 74 14 125
2017 Student 28 38 13 10 4 6 1 71 15 272

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 Student 33 38 16 10 2 1 0 71 13 125
2017 Student 39 37 12 8 1 3 0 77 10 275
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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 Student 46 26 11 7 4 6 1 49 51 127
2017 Student 31 21 21 12 10 5 1 33 67 275

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 Student 26 61
2017 Student 36 172

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 Student 41 61
2017 Student 63 172

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 Student 34 61
2017 Student 31 172

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 Student 11 61
2017 Student 16 172

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 Student 2 61
2017 Student 1 172

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 Student 10 61

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 30 61
2017 Student 27 172

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 Student 3 71 12 5 3 5 58
2017 Student 7 62 18 5 2 6 169

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Student 66 34 61

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 Student 23 33 7 20 13 0 3 59 34 60
2017 Student 29 33 11 13 10 2 3 65 24 175

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 Student 13 35 10 20 17 0 5 51 39 60
2017 Student 8 18 10 18 34 3 9 30 58 175

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 Student 47 17 9 9 2 5 12 76 13 126
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