2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 82. What is your first official language?

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 First official language - English 29 45 11 11 4 0 1 74 15 2230
2018 First official language - French 25 46 14 12 3 0 0 71 14 639
2017 First official language - English 35 39 10 11 5 0 1 75 16 2668
2017 First official language - French 32 44 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 794
2014 First official language - English 28 38 12 14 7 0 0 67 22 2617
2014 First official language - French 31 38 15 10 4 0 1 70 14 782
2011 First official language - English 28 39 14 12 6 0 1 68 18 3655
2011 First official language - French 29 38 17 11 3 0 2 68 15 1119
2008 First official language - English 22 43 15 13 6 0 1 65 20 3327
2008 First official language - French 22 39 20 12 4 0 2 63 17 896

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 First official language - English 42 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 2222
2018 First official language - French 40 42 12 4 1 0 0 82 6 640
2017 First official language - English 47 36 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 2668
2017 First official language - French 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 792
2014 First official language - English 42 37 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2619
2014 First official language - French 39 38 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 782
2011 First official language - English 47 35 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3663
2011 First official language - French 43 40 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1120
2008 First official language - English 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 3328
2008 First official language - French 38 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 895

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 First official language - English 47 39 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 2210
2018 First official language - French 44 41 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 633
2017 First official language - English 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2666
2017 First official language - French 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 791
2014 First official language - English 47 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 2618
2014 First official language - French 42 37 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 781
2011 First official language - English 51 36 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 3658
2011 First official language - French 44 39 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 1119
2008 First official language - English 46 40 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 3330
2008 First official language - French 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 895

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 First official language - English 42 34 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 2219
2018 First official language - French 40 39 11 5 2 1 1 81 8 638
2017 First official language - English 46 32 10 7 4 1 1 78 11 2664
2017 First official language - French 41 37 11 7 3 1 1 79 10 789
2014 First official language - English 41 33 11 9 5 1 0 75 13 2619
2014 First official language - French 40 34 15 7 3 0 1 75 10 782
2011 First official language - English 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 3661
2011 First official language - French 41 36 11 7 2 1 1 79 10 1118

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 First official language - English 34 43 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 2218
2018 First official language - French 33 46 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 636
2017 First official language - English 36 44 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 2673
2017 First official language - French 37 45 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 795
2014 First official language - English 32 43 10 9 5 0 0 75 15 2620
2014 First official language - French 30 46 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 782
2011 First official language - English 36 41 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 3659
2011 First official language - French 36 44 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 1119
2008 First official language - English 31 44 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3299
2008 First official language - French 35 43 12 8 3 0 0 78 11 891

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 First official language - English 26 36 15 13 10 0 0 62 24 2225
2018 First official language - French 28 34 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 639
2017 First official language - English 29 36 13 13 9 1 0 65 22 2669
2017 First official language - French 29 40 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 793
2014 First official language - English 22 34 18 16 10 0 0 57 26 2620
2014 First official language - French 27 32 20 13 8 0 0 59 22 781
2011 First official language - English 23 40 14 13 10 0 0 63 23 3661
2011 First official language - French 25 36 18 13 7 1 0 61 20 1122

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 First official language - English 32 40 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 2227
2018 First official language - French 31 40 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 636
2017 First official language - English 33 42 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 2670
2017 First official language - French 30 46 15 7 2 0 0 76 10 794

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 First official language - English 42 42 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 2227
2018 First official language - French 35 45 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 637
2017 First official language - English 43 39 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 2668
2017 First official language - French 35 43 14 7 1 0 0 79 8 794
2014 First official language - English 35 41 13 7 4 1 0 77 10 2621
2014 First official language - French 30 42 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 782
2011 First official language - English 34 43 12 7 3 1 0 78 11 3664
2011 First official language - French 31 43 14 7 3 1 0 75 10 1120
2008 First official language - English 34 42 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 3327
2008 First official language - French 31 42 16 6 4 1 0 74 9 895

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 First official language - English 30 39 11 11 9 0 0 70 19 2222
2018 First official language - French 26 45 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 634
2017 First official language - English 32 38 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 2667
2017 First official language - French 29 43 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 795

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 First official language - English 52 34 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2211
2018 First official language - French 45 40 11 3 1 0 0 86 4 630
2017 First official language - English 55 32 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 2664
2017 First official language - French 50 40 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 792
2014 First official language - English 62 26 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 2618
2014 First official language - French 55 34 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 781
2011 First official language - English 60 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 3658
2011 First official language - French 52 36 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 1117

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 First official language - English 30 40 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 2213
2018 First official language - French 27 40 19 10 4 0 1 67 13 637
2017 First official language - English 34 41 10 9 6 0 0 75 14 2660
2017 First official language - French 31 42 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 789
2014 First official language - English 25 43 11 13 9 0 0 68 21 2620
2014 First official language - French 22 39 17 12 6 0 3 63 19 782
2011 First official language - English 33 41 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 3657
2011 First official language - French 31 41 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 1119

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 First official language - English 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 2215
2018 First official language - French 32 38 18 7 5 0 0 70 11 632
2017 First official language - English 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 2661
2017 First official language - French 37 38 15 6 4 0 0 74 10 791
2014 First official language - English 33 38 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 2621
2014 First official language - French 29 37 18 8 6 0 2 67 15 782

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 First official language - English 29 39 13 12 6 1 1 69 18 2214
2018 First official language - French 26 41 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 637
2017 First official language - English 34 38 13 9 6 0 1 72 14 2661
2017 First official language - French 35 39 15 7 3 0 1 75 10 792
2014 First official language - English 29 37 14 11 7 1 1 67 19 2620
2014 First official language - French 26 40 17 11 5 0 1 67 16 782
2011 First official language - English 34 39 12 9 4 1 1 75 13 3661
2011 First official language - French 30 44 16 6 3 1 1 75 9 1116

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 First official language - English 39 41 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 2219
2018 First official language - French 40 43 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 638
2017 First official language - English 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2661
2017 First official language - French 43 42 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 791
2014 First official language - English 41 38 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 2619
2014 First official language - French 37 44 13 5 2 0 0 81 6 781
2011 First official language - English 43 40 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 3662
2011 First official language - French 42 44 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1118
2008 First official language - English 38 43 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 3324
2008 First official language - French 40 44 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 895

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 First official language - English 36 35 17 8 4 0 1 71 13 2230
2018 First official language - French 39 33 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 640
2017 First official language - English 35 37 16 7 4 0 1 73 10 2670
2017 First official language - French 39 36 14 7 4 0 1 76 10 794
2014 First official language - English 33 36 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 2621
2014 First official language - French 39 39 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 782
2011 First official language - English 30 36 19 9 5 0 1 66 14 3661
2011 First official language - French 35 39 14 8 4 0 1 74 12 1120
2008 First official language - English 26 37 22 10 4 0 1 63 15 3326
2008 First official language - French 24 40 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 893

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 First official language - English 7 19 39 23 11 1 1 35 26 2221
2018 First official language - French 8 23 39 22 6 2 2 29 32 637
2017 First official language - English 5 18 38 23 12 1 3 36 24 2660
2017 First official language - French 6 20 38 21 11 2 3 34 27 792
2014 First official language - English 9 25 38 20 6 0 2 26 35 2610
2014 First official language - French 7 32 39 15 5 1 2 20 40 782
2011 First official language - English 10 25 38 17 7 1 2 25 36 3654
2011 First official language - French 8 28 35 17 7 1 3 25 38 1116
2008 First official language - English 13 28 37 15 5 1 1 21 41 3318
2008 First official language - French 14 36 33 13 4 0 1 17 50 895

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 First official language - English 6 13 28 29 20 3 2 51 21 2209
2018 First official language - French 9 19 29 26 12 3 1 40 30 635
2017 First official language - English 5 12 27 26 23 2 4 53 18 2659
2017 First official language - French 6 16 26 26 18 4 5 48 24 787
2014 First official language - English 14 21 31 19 10 2 2 30 37 2613
2014 First official language - French 9 22 34 18 8 5 3 29 34 781
2011 First official language - English 11 19 30 24 12 2 3 37 31 3643
2011 First official language - French 8 20 31 22 11 4 3 36 31 1118
2008 First official language - English 19 23 29 17 8 2 2 26 43 3310
2008 First official language - French 15 29 31 15 7 2 2 23 46 895

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 First official language - English 17 24 30 15 10 2 2 26 43 2216
2018 First official language - French 24 29 29 11 4 2 1 16 55 636
2017 First official language - English 17 24 27 14 11 3 4 27 44 2663
2017 First official language - French 18 30 28 12 6 1 4 20 50 791
2014 First official language - English 28 25 25 11 6 2 3 18 55 2609
2014 First official language - French 32 29 21 8 6 1 3 15 63 782
2011 First official language - English 23 26 28 13 6 2 3 20 51 3646
2011 First official language - French 26 32 23 9 6 1 3 16 61 1118
2008 First official language - English 25 27 28 12 5 1 2 17 54 3313
2008 First official language - French 24 33 27 8 4 2 2 12 59 892

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 First official language - English 5 13 32 30 17 1 1 48 19 2204
2018 First official language - French 10 21 33 26 8 1 1 35 32 636
2017 First official language - English 6 11 31 28 20 1 3 50 18 2652
2017 First official language - French 7 18 33 25 12 1 4 39 26 788
2014 First official language - English 8 14 33 28 13 1 3 43 23 2607
2014 First official language - French 10 19 39 18 7 4 2 27 31 780
2011 First official language - English 7 14 36 29 11 1 2 41 21 3643
2011 First official language - French 13 26 35 15 7 1 2 23 40 1116
2008 First official language - English 9 14 38 27 9 1 2 37 24 3314
2008 First official language - French 15 29 35 14 5 1 2 20 45 894

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 First official language - English 12 20 31 20 14 1 2 36 33 2212
2018 First official language - French 14 25 26 21 9 2 3 31 41 634
2017 First official language - English 11 18 27 22 17 1 4 41 30 2661
2017 First official language - French 11 20 29 21 12 2 5 36 33 787
2014 First official language - English 21 24 29 16 7 1 2 24 46 2611
2014 First official language - French 19 27 27 14 9 1 4 23 48 782
2011 First official language - English 18 24 30 17 8 1 2 26 43 3651
2011 First official language - French 14 28 28 17 7 1 4 26 44 1118
2008 First official language - English 21 25 28 16 7 1 2 24 47 3314
2008 First official language - French 21 31 28 13 5 0 2 18 53 896

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 First official language - English 7 13 26 26 21 3 4 51 21 2208
2018 First official language - French 10 20 28 24 11 4 3 38 32 631
2017 First official language - English 6 11 23 26 23 3 7 55 19 2657
2017 First official language - French 9 17 27 22 16 3 7 42 28 788
2014 First official language - English 8 12 27 27 16 2 7 47 23 2610
2014 First official language - French 7 13 24 26 16 5 9 48 24 780
2011 First official language - English 7 15 27 26 15 3 6 45 25 3642
2011 First official language - French 8 16 29 23 15 3 7 42 26 1119
2008 First official language - English 11 19 30 23 11 2 4 37 32 3321
2008 First official language - French 15 28 24 18 8 2 5 28 46 895

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 First official language - English 15 22 30 17 11 2 2 29 39 2219
2018 First official language - French 15 29 32 14 4 3 3 19 46 639
2017 First official language - English 14 20 30 14 14 3 5 30 37 2661
2017 First official language - French 14 24 35 12 8 2 5 22 41 792
2014 First official language - English 23 22 28 14 8 2 3 22 48 2613
2014 First official language - French 18 27 30 9 8 5 3 19 49 780
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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 First official language - English 21 32 17 11 10 6 3 58 23 2216
2018 First official language - French 19 38 18 11 7 5 3 61 20 638
2017 First official language - English 28 29 14 10 9 4 4 63 21 2673
2017 First official language - French 20 33 20 10 7 5 5 60 18 792
2014 First official language - English 32 32 14 10 8 2 3 67 19 2620
2014 First official language - French 22 37 15 9 9 3 5 64 20 782

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 First official language - English 38 30 10 11 10 1 0 69 21 2217
2018 First official language - French 38 37 11 9 4 1 0 76 13 638
2017 First official language - English 44 28 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 2670
2017 First official language - French 40 38 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 791
2014 First official language - English 43 30 8 11 7 1 0 74 18 2622
2014 First official language - French 41 35 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 782

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 First official language - English 13 22 19 17 14 13 3 41 36 2214
2018 First official language - French 10 20 25 14 12 15 5 37 32 637
2017 First official language - English 14 22 16 17 12 15 3 45 35 2670
2017 First official language - French 11 20 21 15 11 17 5 40 33 794
2014 First official language - English 12 25 17 17 15 11 3 43 37 2623
2014 First official language - French 10 23 20 19 12 11 5 39 37 781

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 First official language - English 44 32 10 8 5 0 0 76 14 2212
2018 First official language - French 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 639
2017 First official language - English 43 35 6 10 5 0 0 78 15 2665
2017 First official language - French 39 45 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 792
2014 First official language - English 42 37 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 2622
2014 First official language - French 37 47 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 781

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 First official language - English 40 38 11 6 5 0 0 78 10 2217
2018 First official language - French 35 44 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 638
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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 First official language - English 38 34 12 9 6 0 1 73 15 2220
2018 First official language - French 34 35 16 10 6 0 0 69 16 638
2017 First official language - English 41 34 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 2672
2017 First official language - French 37 38 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 795
2014 First official language - English 38 35 13 9 6 0 0 73 14 2622
2014 First official language - French 34 38 13 10 4 0 1 73 14 782
2011 First official language - English 35 36 11 9 7 0 0 72 16 3664
2011 First official language - French 34 36 15 10 4 0 0 71 13 1119
2008 First official language - English 27 33 13 14 12 1 1 61 26 3328
2008 First official language - French 24 35 16 14 9 1 1 60 23 897

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 First official language - English 47 28 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 2215
2018 First official language - French 40 32 16 7 3 2 0 74 10 634
2017 First official language - English 48 28 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 2672
2017 First official language - French 43 35 12 5 3 2 1 79 9 793
2014 First official language - English 45 29 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 2618
2014 First official language - French 35 41 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 782
2011 First official language - English 44 31 11 7 5 2 1 76 12 3661
2011 First official language - French 41 34 13 6 3 3 1 78 9 1115
2008 First official language - English 37 29 12 10 8 2 1 69 19 3331
2008 First official language - French 32 33 16 10 7 2 1 67 17 897

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 First official language - English 41 32 10 9 6 0 1 74 16 2209
2018 First official language - French 38 33 14 12 3 0 0 71 15 636
2017 First official language - English 45 30 9 9 6 0 0 75 15 2669
2017 First official language - French 39 38 11 6 5 1 1 78 11 794
2014 First official language - English 40 32 12 10 5 1 0 72 16 2621
2014 First official language - French 35 40 13 8 3 0 0 76 12 781
2011 First official language - English 38 36 9 10 6 1 0 74 16 3662
2011 First official language - French 37 37 12 10 4 0 0 74 13 1119
2008 First official language - English 31 34 11 12 11 1 0 66 23 3328
2008 First official language - French 31 35 13 12 8 0 1 67 20 896

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 First official language - English 54 25 10 5 5 1 1 80 10 2212
2018 First official language - French 50 29 11 5 5 1 0 79 10 637
2017 First official language - English 57 24 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 2673
2017 First official language - French 53 29 10 3 3 1 0 83 7 794

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 First official language - English 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 76 14 2217
2018 First official language - French 43 30 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 638
2017 First official language - English 52 26 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 2666
2017 First official language - French 46 32 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 790
2014 First official language - English 49 27 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 2622
2014 First official language - French 45 32 12 5 4 1 0 78 10 781
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 29 23 11 6 4 9 54 19 690
2018 First official language - French 15 29 21 14 5 5 11 52 23 203
2017 First official language - English 19 34 17 11 7 5 8 61 20 783
2017 First official language - French 16 36 17 10 7 4 11 61 20 265
2014 First official language - English 24 30 16 12 6 4 8 62 21 837
2014 First official language - French 17 36 20 10 5 5 8 61 16 265

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 First official language - English 29 31 16 9 7 7 0 65 18 2228
2018 First official language - French 23 38 19 10 2 8 0 66 13 637
2017 First official language - English 31 30 14 8 6 9 1 68 16 2670
2017 First official language - French 26 39 16 8 5 5 0 69 13 795
2014 First official language - English 25 31 17 10 6 10 0 63 18 2617
2014 First official language - French 20 37 18 8 4 13 0 66 13 781
2011 First official language - English 23 30 20 11 8 8 1 58 20 3654
2011 First official language - French 24 34 17 9 4 12 0 65 15 1115

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 First official language - English 25 31 18 12 11 3 0 58 24 2216
2018 First official language - French 22 36 22 12 4 3 0 60 17 636
2017 First official language - English 28 32 15 12 9 4 0 63 21 2671
2017 First official language - French 24 38 20 10 6 2 0 64 16 789
2014 First official language - English 20 31 18 16 12 2 0 52 29 2615
2014 First official language - French 17 33 22 17 7 4 0 52 25 782
2011 First official language - English 17 30 20 16 14 3 0 49 30 3657
2011 First official language - French 18 33 25 12 8 4 0 53 21 1112
2008 First official language - English 13 27 18 19 20 3 0 41 40 3330
2008 First official language - French 16 29 26 15 12 2 0 46 28 896

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 First official language - English 18 29 19 16 12 5 0 49 30 2220
2018 First official language - French 14 32 23 19 5 7 0 49 26 636
2017 First official language - English 20 30 18 16 9 7 0 54 27 2673
2017 First official language - French 17 34 26 13 6 4 0 53 20 794
2014 First official language - English 15 26 19 20 15 5 0 43 37 2614
2014 First official language - French 10 28 26 17 9 9 0 43 29 782
2011 First official language - English 10 29 18 23 15 5 0 41 40 3661
2011 First official language - French 9 34 26 17 7 7 0 46 26 1119
2008 First official language - English 5 23 17 26 24 5 0 30 52 3326
2008 First official language - French 7 26 27 24 11 5 1 34 37 897

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 First official language - English 16 31 19 18 12 3 0 48 31 2228
2018 First official language - French 14 36 22 18 6 3 0 52 25 635
2017 First official language - English 20 32 17 15 11 5 1 55 28 2669
2017 First official language - French 19 39 23 11 6 3 0 60 17 794
2014 First official language - English 14 30 19 20 14 3 0 46 35 2614
2014 First official language - French 13 37 24 14 8 4 0 52 23 781
2011 First official language - English 12 31 17 22 14 3 0 45 37 3659
2011 First official language - French 13 38 22 16 7 4 0 53 25 1117
2008 First official language - English 8 30 17 26 17 2 0 39 43 3329
2008 First official language - French 11 36 23 19 9 2 0 48 29 897
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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 First official language - English 24 43 19 8 4 1 0 68 13 2214
2018 First official language - French 21 49 20 8 2 1 0 70 10 635
2017 First official language - English 28 43 16 8 3 2 0 72 12 2662
2017 First official language - French 23 48 20 5 2 1 0 72 7 793
2014 First official language - English 23 40 19 10 6 2 0 64 16 2616
2014 First official language - French 20 46 20 8 3 3 0 68 12 782
2011 First official language - English 20 39 18 13 7 2 0 61 20 3660
2011 First official language - French 22 41 19 12 3 3 0 65 16 1120

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 First official language - English 30 36 14 11 6 2 1 68 18 2213
2018 First official language - French 25 41 15 13 3 3 1 68 16 638
2017 First official language - English 37 34 11 8 5 3 1 75 14 2665
2017 First official language - French 29 44 13 9 3 2 1 74 12 790
2014 First official language - English 35 35 13 9 5 4 1 73 14 2617
2014 First official language - French 25 43 11 11 6 3 0 71 17 782
2011 First official language - English 33 33 13 10 5 5 1 70 16 3657
2011 First official language - French 30 37 12 10 5 5 1 71 16 1116
2008 First official language - English 24 35 14 12 9 5 1 63 22 3329
2008 First official language - French 23 37 14 15 7 4 1 63 23 897

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 First official language - English 31 38 17 7 4 2 0 71 12 2209
2018 First official language - French 27 44 18 6 3 2 0 73 9 637

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 First official language - English 18 28 18 14 14 7 2 50 30 2218
2018 First official language - French 15 30 21 13 8 10 3 51 24 639
2017 First official language - English 21 28 15 12 13 9 3 55 28 2662
2017 First official language - French 17 32 17 13 8 9 4 56 24 792
2014 First official language - English 16 25 18 15 15 7 2 46 34 2618
2014 First official language - French 13 29 18 16 11 10 2 49 31 780
2011 First official language - English 14 22 19 17 14 11 3 42 36 3662
2011 First official language - French 13 24 19 12 9 17 5 48 28 1115

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 First official language - English 18 30 17 17 15 3 1 50 33 2219
2018 First official language - French 18 32 22 17 8 4 0 52 25 636
2017 First official language - English 24 31 14 15 12 3 1 57 28 2668
2017 First official language - French 21 40 20 11 5 2 0 63 17 791
2014 First official language - English 18 27 17 19 16 2 0 46 36 2615
2014 First official language - French 16 33 19 19 9 3 1 51 29 782
2011 First official language - English 18 33 17 16 14 2 1 52 30 3657
2011 First official language - French 20 35 19 15 8 3 1 57 24 1119
2008 First official language - English 13 31 20 18 16 1 1 45 35 3328
2008 First official language - French 13 33 24 19 10 1 1 46 29 896

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 First official language - English 17 24 14 17 23 2 4 43 42 2217
2018 First official language - French 17 29 15 15 19 1 2 48 36 637
2017 First official language - English 20 22 13 16 22 3 4 46 41 2671
2017 First official language - French 17 28 17 17 15 2 3 48 35 793
2014 First official language - English 13 20 13 19 31 2 2 35 51 2620
2014 First official language - French 12 20 20 18 23 3 5 34 44 782
2011 First official language - English 15 23 13 19 26 2 2 39 47 3658
2011 First official language - French 15 27 17 18 18 2 3 44 39 1117
2008 First official language - English 12 24 13 20 28 2 1 37 49 3325
2008 First official language - French 15 29 15 20 18 1 2 45 39 895

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 First official language - English 18 35 22 12 8 4 1 56 21 2218
2018 First official language - French 14 40 25 11 4 6 0 58 16 640
2017 First official language - English 22 36 19 11 7 5 1 61 19 2670
2017 First official language - French 19 37 25 10 3 6 0 59 14 792

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 First official language - English 45 36 12 3 2 2 1 83 5 2215
2018 First official language - French 39 43 12 2 1 3 0 85 3 633
2017 First official language - English 44 35 12 3 2 3 1 82 6 2668
2017 First official language - French 35 45 14 3 2 2 0 81 5 791
2014 First official language - English 45 33 13 3 2 4 0 81 5 2615
2014 First official language - French 31 47 11 4 1 5 1 83 5 782

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 First official language - English 42 37 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 2211
2018 First official language - French 37 47 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 635
2017 First official language - English 43 38 10 5 2 2 0 82 7 2663
2017 First official language - French 35 50 9 2 2 1 0 86 4 793
2014 First official language - English 41 36 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 2617
2014 First official language - French 31 46 12 4 2 4 0 82 6 780
2011 First official language - English 30 41 15 6 4 3 0 73 11 3664
2011 First official language - French 29 42 17 5 3 4 0 75 8 1117

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 First official language - English 47 34 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 2216
2018 First official language - French 45 43 9 3 1 0 0 87 3 632
2017 First official language - English 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 2671
2017 First official language - French 42 46 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 794
2014 First official language - English 44 35 10 7 4 1 0 79 10 2614
2014 First official language - French 38 47 10 4 1 0 0 86 5 779
2011 First official language - English 37 38 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 3657
2011 First official language - French 36 43 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 1115
2008 First official language - English 26 39 15 11 8 1 0 65 19 3331
2008 First official language - French 26 46 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 898

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 First official language - English 38 32 16 7 6 0 0 70 14 2218
2018 First official language - French 37 40 14 5 3 1 0 77 8 633
2017 First official language - English 40 32 14 8 6 0 0 72 13 2670
2017 First official language - French 36 40 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 794
2014 First official language - English 27 33 15 14 9 0 0 61 24 2618
2014 First official language - French 27 38 24 7 3 1 0 66 10 782
2011 First official language - English 28 35 18 12 6 1 0 63 18 3664
2011 First official language - French 29 40 20 7 3 1 0 69 10 1118

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 First official language - English 37 34 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 2203
2018 First official language - French 34 43 15 5 2 0 0 78 8 630
2017 First official language - English 39 35 13 9 5 0 0 74 14 2668
2017 First official language - French 36 41 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 793
2014 First official language - English 25 36 16 15 8 1 0 62 22 2616
2014 First official language - French 25 40 21 9 4 1 0 65 13 781
2011 First official language - English 27 37 16 14 6 0 0 64 20 3662
2011 First official language - French 27 39 22 8 3 1 0 67 11 1117
2008 First official language - English 18 39 16 16 10 0 0 57 26 3327
2008 First official language - French 22 39 22 12 5 1 0 62 17 896

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 First official language - English 32 28 20 9 7 3 0 62 17 2223
2018 First official language - French 29 32 20 9 4 4 1 65 14 635
2017 First official language - English 35 25 18 9 7 5 1 63 17 2668
2017 First official language - French 30 32 21 8 4 5 0 65 13 795
2014 First official language - English 29 26 19 12 8 4 2 58 22 2619
2014 First official language - French 23 29 20 11 6 7 4 59 19 782
2011 First official language - English 30 27 18 12 8 4 1 60 21 3666
2011 First official language - French 29 30 19 10 5 6 1 63 16 1118
2008 First official language - English 20 31 19 15 9 5 1 54 25 3329
2008 First official language - French 21 31 18 13 8 6 1 57 24 897
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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 First official language - English 31 37 33 2228
2018 First official language - French 23 44 33 637
2017 First official language - English 29 38 33 2669
2017 First official language - French 24 48 28 794
2014 First official language - English 25 41 33 2618
2014 First official language - French 23 48 29 782
2011 First official language - English 25 45 30 3666
2011 First official language - French 28 46 26 1120

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 First official language - English 18 18 16 6 37 5 611
2018 First official language - French 17 36 31 1 9 6 149
2017 First official language - English 16 16 17 5 40 5 722
2017 First official language - French 13 30 34 5 13 5 197
2014 First official language - English 21 21 26 11 9999 20 620
2014 First official language - French 18 24 36 11 9999 10 188
2011 First official language - English 22 29 28 8 9999 12 906
2011 First official language - French 19 34 33 6 9999 8 311
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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 First official language - English 15 85 2225
2018 First official language - French 10 90 639

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 61 351
2018 First official language - French 53 68

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 351
2018 First official language - French 51 68

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 351
2018 First official language - French 0 68

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 350
2018 First official language - French 33 68

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 41 350
2018 First official language - French 43 68

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 45 350
2018 First official language - French 59 68

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 350
2018 First official language - French 40 68

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 35 350
2018 First official language - French 24 68

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 350
2018 First official language - French 55 68

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 30 350
2018 First official language - French 33 68

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 350
2018 First official language - French 9 68

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 350
2018 First official language - French 37 68

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 30 350
2018 First official language - French 23 68

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 351
2018 First official language - French 59 68

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 351
2018 First official language - French 20 68

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 351
2018 First official language - French 21 68

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 351
2018 First official language - French 16 68

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 351
2018 First official language - French 10 68

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 351
2018 First official language - French 7 68

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 351
2018 First official language - French 17 68

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 351
2018 First official language - French 14 68

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 351
2018 First official language - French 23 68

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 337
2018 First official language - French 18 63

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 337
2018 First official language - French 13 63

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 337
2018 First official language - French 15 63

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 5 337
2018 First official language - French 13 63

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 337
2018 First official language - French 13 63

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 337
2018 First official language - French 12 63

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 337
2018 First official language - French 26 63

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 337
2018 First official language - French 48 63

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 58 337
2018 First official language - French 51 63

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 337
2018 First official language - French 11 63

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 First official language - English 17 19 20 9 9 22 4 49 24 2228
2018 First official language - French 12 22 20 7 7 27 6 50 20 637
2017 First official language - English 19 19 16 7 8 23 8 56 21 2670
2017 First official language - French 12 21 20 7 6 27 7 49 20 795
2014 First official language - English 16 19 19 7 7 26 6 51 21 2617
2014 First official language - French 10 24 16 4 5 33 8 57 16 782

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 First official language - English 31 32 16 8 6 6 0 68 15 2225
2018 First official language - French 24 40 18 7 3 8 1 70 10 636
2017 First official language - English 33 32 14 7 5 8 1 71 13 2666
2017 First official language - French 24 40 19 5 4 8 1 69 10 794
2014 First official language - English 28 31 18 6 5 11 1 67 12 2616
2014 First official language - French 20 44 16 4 3 11 1 73 9 782
2011 First official language - English 29 37 17 7 3 6 0 71 10 3664
2011 First official language - French 27 44 13 4 2 10 0 79 6 1119
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 93 2221
2018 First official language - French 5 95 636

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 166
2018 First official language - French 20 30

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 74 166
2018 First official language - French 85 30

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 166
2018 First official language - French 0 30

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 22 166
2018 First official language - French 28 30

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 166
2018 First official language - French 15 30

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 33 166
2018 First official language - French 34 30

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 166
2018 First official language - French 20 30

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 166
2018 First official language - French 17 30

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 166
2018 First official language - French 0 30

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 166
2018 First official language - French 17 30

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 166
2018 First official language - French 74 30

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 156
2018 First official language - French 17 29

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 156
2018 First official language - French 0 29

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 156
2018 First official language - French 25 29

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 156
2018 First official language - French 22 29

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 156
2018 First official language - French 33 29

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 156
2018 First official language - French 0 29

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 66 156
2018 First official language - French 48 29

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 156
2018 First official language - French 0 29

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 First official language - English 20 19 24 4 4 26 5 55 11 2225
2018 First official language - French 16 21 21 3 1 31 6 60 7 638
2017 First official language - English 21 19 18 3 3 30 8 63 9 2667
2017 First official language - French 14 23 18 3 2 34 6 62 8 794
2014 First official language - English 17 18 21 4 2 31 7 57 10 2618
2014 First official language - French 15 24 16 2 1 38 5 67 6 782

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 First official language - English 35 32 18 4 3 7 1 72 8 2223
2018 First official language - French 27 39 19 3 1 9 1 75 4 638
2017 First official language - English 37 32 14 3 2 10 1 78 6 2659
2017 First official language - French 27 44 13 2 2 11 1 80 5 792
2014 First official language - English 31 32 18 4 2 12 1 72 7 2618
2014 First official language - French 23 41 16 3 1 15 1 76 4 782
2011 First official language - English 34 36 16 4 2 8 0 77 6 3658
2011 First official language - French 30 44 11 2 1 11 0 83 4 1118
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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 First official language - English 24 28 21 12 14 0 1 53 26 2223
2018 First official language - French 20 25 22 15 16 0 2 46 31 638
2017 First official language - English 25 27 19 13 14 0 1 53 27 2668
2017 First official language - French 18 24 22 16 17 1 2 43 34 792

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 First official language - English 22 30 25 14 8 0 0 52 23 2226
2018 First official language - French 16 27 31 15 10 0 1 43 25 635
2017 First official language - English 23 32 25 12 7 0 1 55 19 2667
2017 First official language - French 16 30 28 15 10 0 0 46 25 793

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 First official language - English 31 34 20 9 4 0 1 65 14 2214
2018 First official language - French 18 33 27 14 7 0 1 51 21 635
2017 First official language - English 33 33 19 9 4 1 2 67 13 2661
2017 First official language - French 20 33 24 13 8 0 2 54 21 789

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 First official language - English 26 25 23 14 11 0 1 52 25 2214
2018 First official language - French 18 27 25 16 13 0 1 45 30 633
2017 First official language - English 27 26 21 14 9 1 2 55 23 2668
2017 First official language - French 22 28 24 13 10 1 2 51 24 792

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 First official language - English 48 25 13 6 4 0 4 76 10 2208
2018 First official language - French 40 29 13 7 5 0 6 73 12 638
2017 First official language - English 46 27 12 5 3 1 6 79 9 2665
2017 First official language - French 41 25 15 6 4 1 8 72 11 791

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 First official language - English 31 31 20 10 8 0 0 62 18 2218
2018 First official language - French 33 25 22 12 7 0 1 58 19 638
2017 First official language - English 29 32 22 9 6 0 1 62 16 2659
2017 First official language - French 28 33 22 10 8 0 1 61 18 794

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 First official language - English 28 35 21 9 6 0 1 64 15 2221
2018 First official language - French 24 35 26 9 4 0 1 60 13 634
2017 First official language - English 31 34 19 9 5 1 1 66 14 2658
2017 First official language - French 26 35 24 9 3 1 2 63 12 794

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 First official language - English 26 35 22 10 5 0 1 62 15 2221
2018 First official language - French 26 33 22 13 5 0 1 60 18 634
2017 First official language - English 29 35 21 9 4 1 1 65 14 2658
2017 First official language - French 25 38 21 9 4 1 2 64 14 792

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 First official language - English 29 34 21 9 6 0 1 63 16 2218
2018 First official language - French 29 28 27 11 5 0 1 57 16 629
2017 First official language - English 31 31 20 9 6 1 1 64 15 2659
2017 First official language - French 30 34 18 12 4 1 2 65 16 791

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 First official language - English 33 33 19 9 5 0 1 67 14 2208
2018 First official language - French 30 31 24 10 4 0 1 62 14 634
2017 First official language - English 34 34 18 9 4 1 1 70 12 2653
2017 First official language - French 28 37 20 10 3 1 2 66 13 791

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 First official language - English 52 26 12 5 4 0 1 79 8 2213
2018 First official language - French 53 27 11 5 3 0 3 81 8 629
2017 First official language - English 55 26 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 2669
2017 First official language - French 57 24 11 5 2 0 2 82 7 792

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 First official language - English 73 15 5 1 2 0 3 91 3 2210
2018 First official language - French 67 17 5 3 1 0 6 90 5 631

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 First official language - English 69 14 7 4 5 1 2 84 9 2209
2018 First official language - French 69 16 6 3 3 1 3 88 6 628
2017 First official language - English 72 12 7 3 3 0 2 86 7 2666
2017 First official language - French 69 15 6 3 3 1 3 88 6 793

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 First official language - English 48 29 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 2218
2018 First official language - French 49 24 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 633
2017 First official language - English 50 29 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 2666
2017 First official language - French 49 27 13 5 3 0 2 78 9 792

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 First official language - English 52 25 11 6 6 0 1 77 12 2209
2018 First official language - French 61 17 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 629
2017 First official language - English 57 22 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 2670
2017 First official language - French 61 20 8 4 5 0 2 82 9 793

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 First official language - English 53 15 6 2 1 0 22 88 4 2203
2018 First official language - French 53 12 8 4 1 0 22 84 6 632
2017 First official language - English 55 15 6 2 1 0 20 89 4 2655
2017 First official language - French 55 12 8 3 2 0 20 84 6 792

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 First official language - English 70 17 5 2 1 0 6 92 2 2214
2018 First official language - French 71 16 6 1 1 0 5 91 3 630
2017 First official language - English 71 17 4 1 1 1 6 93 2 2646
2017 First official language - French 70 15 5 2 1 0 8 92 3 792

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 First official language - English 64 19 6 4 4 0 3 85 8 2216
2018 First official language - French 71 13 6 2 4 0 3 87 7 633
2017 First official language - English 60 21 8 4 4 1 3 84 8 2668
2017 First official language - French 68 14 7 3 3 0 4 86 6 792

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 First official language - English 46 33 13 4 3 0 2 80 7 2213
2018 First official language - French 49 28 17 4 1 0 2 78 5 634
2017 First official language - English 48 32 12 3 2 0 2 82 6 2662
2017 First official language - French 48 30 12 6 2 0 2 79 8 793

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 First official language - English 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 17 2229
2018 First official language - French 13 34 35 14 3 0 0 47 18 637
2017 First official language - English 14 35 35 12 4 0 0 49 16 2670
2017 First official language - French 11 30 40 14 4 0 0 42 18 793

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 First official language - English 8 18 40 23 11 0 0 34 26 2211
2018 First official language - French 5 16 39 27 12 0 0 39 21 632
2017 First official language - English 7 18 39 25 11 0 0 36 25 2662
2017 First official language - French 5 14 42 24 15 0 0 38 19 792

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 First official language - English 32 43 13 7 3 3 0 77 11 2218
2018 First official language - French 28 48 15 7 1 2 0 77 8 635
2017 First official language - English 26 44 14 8 4 3 0 72 13 2668
2017 First official language - French 24 48 15 6 3 5 0 75 9 792

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 First official language - English 24 37 18 11 8 1 0 62 20 2228
2018 First official language - French 22 42 20 10 5 1 0 65 15 638
2017 First official language - English 21 39 17 13 8 2 0 61 21 2670
2017 First official language - French 18 48 19 10 5 1 0 66 15 794
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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 First official language - English 31 28 18 10 9 2 0 32 68 2229
2018 First official language - French 27 29 19 13 10 1 1 28 72 640
2017 First official language - English 31 23 18 11 11 5 1 33 67 2671
2017 First official language - French 26 26 22 11 10 3 1 27 73 793

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 First official language - English 19 1518
2018 First official language - French 17 447
2017 First official language - English 21 1647
2017 First official language - French 18 538

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 First official language - English 33 1518
2018 First official language - French 38 447
2017 First official language - English 37 1647
2017 First official language - French 34 538

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 First official language - English 29 1518
2018 First official language - French 29 447
2017 First official language - English 22 1647
2017 First official language - French 19 538

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 First official language - English 29 1519
2018 First official language - French 34 447
2017 First official language - English 36 1647
2017 First official language - French 37 538

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 First official language - English 5 1518
2018 First official language - French 7 447
2017 First official language - English 5 1647
2017 First official language - French 6 538

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 First official language - English 31 1519
2018 First official language - French 37 447

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 35 1518
2018 First official language - French 38 447
2017 First official language - English 42 1647
2017 First official language - French 46 538

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 First official language - English 5 48 17 10 4 16 1452
2018 First official language - French 2 47 17 10 5 20 429
2017 First official language - English 6 51 19 9 4 11 1610
2017 First official language - French 8 50 15 7 6 14 528

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 63 1506
2018 First official language - French 31 69 446

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 First official language - English 13 25 16 19 21 1 4 41 42 1512
2018 First official language - French 9 25 16 19 22 2 8 38 45 447
2017 First official language - English 15 27 14 17 18 3 7 46 39 1659
2017 First official language - French 10 23 22 15 15 2 12 39 35 544

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 First official language - English 5 16 16 21 37 2 4 21 62 1511
2018 First official language - French 4 14 15 23 37 2 4 19 64 446
2017 First official language - English 4 12 12 19 44 3 6 17 69 1658
2017 First official language - French 4 9 17 20 38 3 9 14 66 544

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 First official language - English 46 17 12 8 7 2 8 70 17 2225
2018 First official language - French 42 14 12 10 10 1 11 64 23 635
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