2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 39 33 14 12 2 0 0 72 14 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 46 11 11 4 0 1 74 15 2737
2017 Aboriginal 44 23 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 10 10 4 0 0 75 14 3318
2014 Aboriginal 35 31 15 12 6 0 1 66 19 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 3265
2011 Aboriginal 29 39 9 15 7 0 1 69 22 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 15 11 5 0 1 69 17 4588
2008 Aboriginal 19 37 22 14 7 0 1 56 21 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 15 13 6 0 1 65 19 4062

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 28 19 5 6 0 0 70 10 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2732
2017 Aboriginal 36 40 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3316
2014 Aboriginal 29 35 10 20 6 0 0 64 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3266
2011 Aboriginal 36 40 10 6 7 0 1 77 13 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4594
2008 Aboriginal 25 46 17 8 3 0 1 71 12 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 4063

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 31 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 2711
2017 Aboriginal 40 44 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3313
2014 Aboriginal 47 31 8 9 5 0 0 77 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3264
2011 Aboriginal 41 41 5 7 5 0 0 82 13 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 4591
2008 Aboriginal 38 44 10 3 4 1 1 84 6 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 4064

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 32 10 2 3 0 0 84 6 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 2725
2017 Aboriginal 58 23 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 10 7 4 1 1 79 11 3309
2014 Aboriginal 44 30 9 9 8 0 0 74 17 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 12 8 4 1 1 75 12 3266
2011 Aboriginal 38 39 11 5 6 1 0 78 11 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 9 7 3 0 1 80 11 4591

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 42 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 2723
2017 Aboriginal 37 37 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 44 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 3324
2014 Aboriginal 26 47 13 6 8 0 0 73 14 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3267
2011 Aboriginal 36 36 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4590
2008 Aboriginal 25 47 15 8 4 0 1 73 12 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 4030

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 24 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 2732
2017 Aboriginal 36 28 11 11 13 1 0 65 24 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 13 12 8 1 0 66 20 3318
2014 Aboriginal 27 30 16 17 9 0 1 58 26 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 18 15 10 0 0 57 25 3266
2011 Aboriginal 22 39 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 4595

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 35 18 7 5 0 0 69 13 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 2732
2017 Aboriginal 38 39 7 9 7 0 0 76 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 11 10 4 0 0 76 13 3320

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 43 13 3 4 1 0 80 7 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 43 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2731
2017 Aboriginal 48 37 4 7 5 0 0 85 12 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3319
2014 Aboriginal 35 44 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 14 7 4 1 0 76 10 3268
2011 Aboriginal 30 43 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 7 3 1 0 77 10 4595
2008 Aboriginal 33 42 13 4 5 3 1 78 9 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 42 12 7 4 1 0 76 12 4062

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 41 7 10 7 1 0 76 18 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 2723
2017 Aboriginal 39 34 10 6 12 0 0 72 18 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 3319

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 36 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 2709
2017 Aboriginal 52 28 13 6 1 0 0 81 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3312
2014 Aboriginal 65 23 5 2 3 1 0 89 6 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 28 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 3265
2011 Aboriginal 60 29 6 4 0 1 0 90 4 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 4588

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 32 23 10 4 1 0 63 14 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 2717
2017 Aboriginal 41 33 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3305
2014 Aboriginal 35 38 9 12 6 0 0 72 18 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 12 12 8 0 1 67 21 3267
2011 Aboriginal 34 43 7 10 4 1 0 78 14 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 4588

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 38 13 7 7 0 0 74 13 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 2714
2017 Aboriginal 49 24 11 7 10 0 0 73 17 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 3310
2014 Aboriginal 37 39 11 6 7 0 0 76 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 13 10 7 0 1 70 16 3268

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 40 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 15 11 5 1 1 68 17 2720
2017 Aboriginal 46 30 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 3309
2014 Aboriginal 34 36 14 9 6 0 1 71 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 15 11 7 1 1 67 18 3267
2011 Aboriginal 32 42 7 12 6 2 0 75 18 154
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 4592

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 39 10 7 6 1 0 77 13 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 42 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 2724
2017 Aboriginal 47 29 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 3308
2014 Aboriginal 39 36 11 8 7 0 0 75 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 3265
2011 Aboriginal 41 34 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 4592
2008 Aboriginal 35 43 10 9 2 1 1 79 11 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 4059

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 32 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 2737
2017 Aboriginal 37 40 17 4 1 0 1 78 5 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 16 7 4 0 1 74 10 3320
2014 Aboriginal 40 35 16 4 4 0 1 76 8 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 16 8 4 0 1 71 12 3268
2011 Aboriginal 31 33 19 9 5 1 2 66 14 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 18 8 4 0 1 68 13 4593
2008 Aboriginal 36 39 17 5 3 0 1 75 8 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 21 11 4 0 1 63 15 4059

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 14 32 29 14 0 4 44 22 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 39 22 10 1 1 33 27 2727
2017 Aboriginal 7 25 39 14 13 0 3 28 32 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 18 38 23 12 1 3 36 24 3308
2014 Aboriginal 9 27 31 25 6 1 1 31 37 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 26 39 18 6 0 2 25 36 3256
2011 Aboriginal 16 23 35 19 6 1 0 26 39 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 25 38 17 7 1 2 25 36 4583
2008 Aboriginal 12 26 31 20 5 2 4 27 41 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 29 36 14 5 0 1 20 43 4053

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 12 26 24 27 1 4 53 19 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 28 28 18 3 2 48 23 2712
2017 Aboriginal 3 20 25 19 26 2 4 48 25 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 13 26 27 22 3 4 52 19 3303
2014 Aboriginal 10 24 28 25 8 3 2 35 35 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 32 18 10 3 2 30 36 3257
2011 Aboriginal 13 24 28 20 12 3 0 33 38 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 30 23 12 3 3 37 31 4576
2008 Aboriginal 17 22 30 16 9 1 5 26 42 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 30 17 8 2 2 26 44 4045

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 19 37 12 9 2 4 23 37 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 30 15 8 2 2 24 45 2721
2017 Aboriginal 19 16 24 19 14 1 6 35 39 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 28 13 10 2 4 25 45 3310
2014 Aboriginal 30 23 31 8 6 1 1 14 54 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 24 11 6 2 3 18 57 3256
2011 Aboriginal 29 25 26 10 8 1 1 19 55 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 27 12 6 2 3 19 53 4578
2008 Aboriginal 27 25 26 9 7 3 2 18 55 144
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 28 11 5 1 2 16 55 4046

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 10 33 29 17 1 2 48 18 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 32 29 16 1 1 46 21 2710
2017 Aboriginal 9 8 21 26 29 1 6 59 18 117
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 32 27 18 1 3 47 19 3300
2014 Aboriginal 7 13 30 30 18 1 1 49 21 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 34 26 11 2 3 39 25 3256
2011 Aboriginal 12 22 27 29 6 1 2 37 35 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 36 26 10 1 2 37 25 4574
2008 Aboriginal 11 21 31 22 11 3 1 34 34 144
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 38 25 8 1 2 34 28 4049

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 23 22 22 16 1 6 40 37 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 30 20 13 1 2 34 34 2718
2017 Aboriginal 9 23 15 20 27 1 6 50 34 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 28 22 15 2 4 40 30 3306
2014 Aboriginal 23 25 20 22 7 1 2 30 50 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 29 16 7 1 3 24 46 3259
2011 Aboriginal 21 26 29 19 4 0 1 23 48 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 29 17 8 1 3 26 43 4584
2008 Aboriginal 20 23 29 15 9 1 3 24 45 144
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 28 16 7 1 2 23 48 4051

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 14 23 27 21 4 5 52 22 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 27 26 19 3 4 48 23 2708
2017 Aboriginal 6 13 30 15 25 3 9 45 21 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 24 26 22 3 7 53 21 3303
2014 Aboriginal 9 17 17 28 26 1 2 56 27 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 12 27 26 16 3 8 47 23 3256
2011 Aboriginal 13 16 29 26 11 1 4 39 30 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 28 26 15 3 6 45 25 4576
2008 Aboriginal 13 19 27 21 11 4 4 35 35 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 29 22 11 2 5 35 34 4057

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 27 21 11 13 4 6 28 49 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 31 17 10 2 2 27 40 2726
2017 Aboriginal 12 18 26 17 17 3 7 38 34 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 31 13 13 3 5 28 38 3310
2014 Aboriginal 23 18 32 9 15 1 2 25 42 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 23 29 13 8 2 3 22 48 3259
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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 Aboriginal 33 29 20 9 6 4 0 64 15 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 34 17 11 9 6 3 59 22 2721
2017 Aboriginal 36 24 14 8 12 4 4 64 21 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 16 10 8 5 4 63 20 3321
2014 Aboriginal 35 15 13 20 11 4 1 53 33 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 14 9 8 2 3 67 18 3267

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 26 6 11 6 0 0 77 17 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 10 11 9 1 0 70 19 2722
2017 Aboriginal 52 22 8 9 7 1 1 75 17 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 31 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 3317
2014 Aboriginal 43 27 8 13 8 1 0 71 21 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 3269

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 30 19 12 9 8 3 54 24 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 20 16 14 13 4 40 36 2718
2017 Aboriginal 18 18 18 16 11 14 5 45 33 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 17 16 12 15 3 44 35 3320
2014 Aboriginal 18 27 17 17 15 3 2 47 34 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 18 18 14 11 3 42 37 3269

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 29 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 9 8 5 0 0 78 12 2718
2017 Aboriginal 51 29 5 11 3 0 1 81 14 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 7 9 5 0 0 80 13 3313
2014 Aboriginal 43 36 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3268

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 30 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 2722
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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 Aboriginal 45 23 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 13 9 6 0 1 72 15 2725
2017 Aboriginal 41 28 14 9 7 1 0 70 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3324
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3269
2011 Aboriginal 32 43 8 10 5 0 1 77 15 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 12 9 6 0 0 72 16 4595
2008 Aboriginal 30 35 11 11 10 1 1 67 22 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 14 14 11 1 1 61 25 4064

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 27 5 6 3 1 3 85 10 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 12 8 4 1 0 75 12 2717
2017 Aboriginal 50 25 10 7 5 2 0 77 12 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 3322
2014 Aboriginal 41 33 12 6 6 2 1 75 12 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 12 7 4 2 0 76 12 3266
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 7 9 8 1 2 75 17 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 12 6 4 2 1 77 11 4588
2008 Aboriginal 37 27 12 10 11 2 1 66 21 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 30 13 10 8 2 1 69 18 4067

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 11 10 5 0 1 73 16 2714
2017 Aboriginal 49 29 5 9 7 1 0 79 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 3319
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 12 10 5 1 0 73 15 3267
2011 Aboriginal 34 38 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 10 10 5 1 0 74 16 4593
2008 Aboriginal 34 29 10 9 16 1 1 65 25 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 11 12 10 1 0 66 22 4063

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 19 8 3 4 1 1 85 8 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 2716
2017 Aboriginal 57 23 10 3 7 1 0 80 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 9 4 5 1 0 82 8 3323

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 19 13 4 7 0 0 76 11 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 2722
2017 Aboriginal 53 21 13 4 9 0 0 74 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 9 7 5 0 0 78 12 3313
2014 Aboriginal 58 20 12 5 5 0 0 77 10 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 3268
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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 Aboriginal 14 31 24 13 8 0 10 50 23 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 23 12 6 4 10 53 20 864
2017 Aboriginal 12 45 7 4 12 13 7 71 20 24
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 17 11 6 4 9 61 20 1015
2014 Aboriginal 34 27 16 15 4 0 4 64 20 23
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 16 12 5 4 8 62 19 1072

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 33 16 11 3 3 1 69 15 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 17 9 6 8 0 65 17 2733
2017 Aboriginal 42 30 8 9 6 4 1 76 15 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 8 6 8 0 69 15 3321
2014 Aboriginal 30 33 16 8 6 7 0 68 15 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 33 17 10 6 11 0 63 17 3263
2011 Aboriginal 23 27 20 13 10 6 0 53 25 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 19 10 7 9 1 60 18 4580

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 33 21 7 8 3 1 63 15 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 18 12 9 3 0 58 23 2720
2017 Aboriginal 32 34 10 10 9 3 1 69 21 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 17 11 8 3 0 63 20 3317
2014 Aboriginal 33 28 14 12 9 3 0 63 22 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 19 17 11 3 0 52 29 3263
2011 Aboriginal 19 23 23 15 16 3 0 44 33 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 21 15 12 3 0 50 28 4580
2008 Aboriginal 18 27 23 11 18 2 1 47 29 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 20 18 18 3 0 42 37 4065

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 28 22 17 9 3 0 51 26 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 20 17 10 6 0 50 29 2724
2017 Aboriginal 22 29 14 18 8 7 1 56 29 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 20 15 8 6 0 54 25 3323
2014 Aboriginal 25 31 16 13 12 3 0 58 25 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 21 20 13 6 0 42 35 3263
2011 Aboriginal 9 28 16 21 20 6 0 39 43 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 30 20 21 13 5 0 43 36 4591
2008 Aboriginal 8 25 21 22 18 5 1 35 43 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 23 19 25 21 5 0 31 49 4063

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 28 19 27 6 2 0 47 33 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 20 17 11 3 0 49 30 2731
2017 Aboriginal 29 24 20 10 10 6 1 57 22 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 18 14 10 4 0 56 25 3320
2014 Aboriginal 18 33 19 20 8 1 0 52 29 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 20 18 13 3 0 47 32 3261
2011 Aboriginal 8 27 19 21 22 3 0 36 44 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 18 21 12 3 0 47 34 4588
2008 Aboriginal 13 30 15 22 16 2 1 45 39 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 31 19 24 15 2 0 41 40 4066
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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 Aboriginal 26 49 18 5 1 1 0 76 6 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 44 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 2718
2017 Aboriginal 29 44 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 17 7 3 2 0 72 10 3311
2014 Aboriginal 34 32 17 6 5 6 0 70 12 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 19 10 5 2 0 65 15 3263
2011 Aboriginal 23 38 15 11 10 3 0 62 22 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 40 19 13 6 2 0 62 19 4592

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 33 11 6 5 0 3 77 12 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 14 11 6 3 1 68 18 2718
2017 Aboriginal 42 28 11 12 3 1 2 73 16 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 4 3 1 75 13 3312
2014 Aboriginal 37 43 5 8 4 2 1 82 13 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 12 9 5 4 1 72 15 3264
2011 Aboriginal 33 35 14 8 3 7 1 73 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 13 10 5 5 1 70 16 4585
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 17 8 8 3 2 65 18 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 14 13 8 5 1 63 23 4065

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 41 15 7 2 1 0 77 8 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 17 7 4 2 0 71 11 2716

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 35 11 11 13 6 0 63 25 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 19 14 13 7 2 50 29 2724
2017 Aboriginal 26 21 18 8 16 10 1 53 27 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 16 13 11 9 3 55 27 3310
2014 Aboriginal 25 20 15 18 16 4 2 48 37 115
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 19 15 14 8 2 46 33 3263
2011 Aboriginal 14 25 14 19 21 7 0 42 43 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 19 15 13 13 3 44 33 4588

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 32 18 14 7 1 0 60 22 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 18 17 13 3 0 50 31 2723
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 14 11 11 1 1 63 23 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 16 14 10 3 1 58 25 3316
2014 Aboriginal 13 33 18 17 17 2 0 47 35 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 17 19 14 2 0 48 34 3263
2011 Aboriginal 25 26 17 16 15 1 0 51 32 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 17 16 12 2 1 54 29 4589
2008 Aboriginal 18 31 23 12 14 1 1 50 27 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 20 18 15 1 1 46 34 4063

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 25 11 16 18 1 2 52 36 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 14 17 22 2 3 44 41 2723
2017 Aboriginal 28 22 4 19 25 1 1 51 45 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 14 16 20 3 4 46 39 3321
2014 Aboriginal 5 26 15 17 34 3 0 32 53 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 15 18 29 2 2 35 50 3268
2011 Aboriginal 18 20 13 20 27 1 2 39 48 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 14 19 24 2 2 40 45 4588
2008 Aboriginal 15 20 18 18 26 3 1 36 45 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 14 20 26 2 1 39 47 4059

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 36 16 9 7 3 0 67 17 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 36 23 12 7 5 1 56 20 2726
2017 Aboriginal 27 35 13 11 6 4 4 67 19 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 20 10 6 5 1 61 17 3318

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 25 14 1 1 0 0 84 2 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 11 3 2 2 1 83 5 2716
2017 Aboriginal 50 25 15 5 1 3 1 78 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 37 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 3316
2014 Aboriginal 48 30 13 4 2 2 1 81 6 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 13 3 2 4 1 81 5 3264

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 35 11 4 3 0 0 83 6 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 11 5 2 1 0 81 7 2715
2017 Aboriginal 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 3313
2014 Aboriginal 40 34 17 6 2 1 0 75 8 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 12 5 3 3 0 80 8 3264
2011 Aboriginal 28 34 18 6 9 5 0 65 16 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 15 6 4 3 0 74 10 4593

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 23 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2715
2017 Aboriginal 53 31 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 8 4 3 0 0 84 8 3321
2014 Aboriginal 46 35 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 113
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 3261
2011 Aboriginal 31 41 15 6 6 1 0 73 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 4583
2008 Aboriginal 28 41 13 10 6 1 1 70 16 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 40 15 10 7 1 0 67 18 4068

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 28 14 5 5 1 0 76 10 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 16 7 6 0 0 72 13 2719
2017 Aboriginal 47 27 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 3320
2014 Aboriginal 30 30 20 11 8 0 1 60 19 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 17 12 8 0 0 62 20 3267
2011 Aboriginal 30 27 24 10 8 1 0 57 18 155
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 18 11 5 1 0 65 16 4594

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 28 14 8 5 1 0 73 12 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 36 15 8 5 0 0 72 12 2701
2017 Aboriginal 44 29 15 7 5 0 0 73 13 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 3317
2014 Aboriginal 28 36 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 37 17 13 7 1 0 62 20 3264
2011 Aboriginal 29 30 19 9 12 0 0 60 21 156
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 4592
2008 Aboriginal 23 39 15 11 9 1 1 64 21 146
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 39 17 16 9 0 0 58 24 4063

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 22 28 9 4 7 0 55 15 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 29 20 9 7 3 1 63 16 2725
2017 Aboriginal 31 18 30 7 8 6 0 52 15 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 27 18 9 6 5 1 65 16 3319
2014 Aboriginal 26 17 33 9 12 2 1 45 21 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 19 12 7 4 2 59 21 3268
2011 Aboriginal 20 26 21 16 13 3 2 48 30 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 28 18 11 7 4 1 62 19 4594
2008 Aboriginal 20 27 19 16 13 5 1 49 31 145
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 19 14 9 5 1 55 25 4067
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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 Aboriginal 28 30 41 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 32 2733
2017 Aboriginal 27 40 34 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 32 3319
2014 Aboriginal 36 31 32 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 43 32 3267
2011 Aboriginal 34 44 22 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 26 45 29 4597

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 17 22 7 46 0 28
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 21 19 5 32 6 720
2017 Aboriginal 5 24 25 5 40 0 31
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 20 5 35 5 880
2014 Aboriginal 6 34 33 11 9999 16 33
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 21 28 12 9999 18 772
2011 Aboriginal 14 24 52 6 9999 5 53
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 29 7 9999 12 1163
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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 Aboriginal 14 86 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 86 2732

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 394

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 394

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 Aboriginal 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 394

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 394

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 394

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 393

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 393

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 393

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 393

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 393

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 393

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 393

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 393

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 393

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 393

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 393

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 Aboriginal 57 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 394

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 Aboriginal 42 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 394

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 394

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 376

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 Aboriginal 27 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 376

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 Aboriginal 43 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 376

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 Aboriginal 69 18
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 376

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 24 16 8 6 23 3 60 19 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 20 20 8 9 23 5 49 24 2733
2017 Aboriginal 22 13 13 12 6 26 7 53 27 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 20 17 7 7 24 8 55 20 3321
2014 Aboriginal 17 15 23 6 10 26 2 45 23 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 20 18 6 7 28 6 53 20 3266

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 27 17 6 4 8 0 71 10 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 16 8 5 7 1 68 14 2729
2017 Aboriginal 42 28 9 8 5 8 0 75 15 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 15 6 5 8 1 71 12 3316
2014 Aboriginal 33 29 16 10 4 8 1 68 15 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 18 6 4 11 1 68 11 3265
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 16 10 6 5 0 66 17 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 16 6 3 7 0 73 9 4594
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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 Aboriginal 6 94 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 2727

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 22 20 5 2 24 1 64 10 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 19 23 4 3 27 5 56 10 2731
2017 Aboriginal 27 12 18 5 1 30 6 61 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 20 18 2 3 31 7 63 8 3318
2014 Aboriginal 19 16 23 5 4 22 11 53 13 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 19 19 3 2 33 6 59 9 3266

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 32 12 5 2 5 0 80 7 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 18 4 3 8 1 73 7 2729
2017 Aboriginal 47 29 10 3 0 9 2 85 4 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 14 3 2 10 1 79 5 3308
2014 Aboriginal 36 27 19 4 2 11 1 71 7 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 18 4 2 13 1 74 6 3266
2011 Aboriginal 35 32 14 6 5 7 0 72 12 157
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 3 2 8 0 78 6 4586
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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 Aboriginal 27 33 13 11 17 0 0 60 27 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 21 13 14 0 1 51 27 2729
2017 Aboriginal 23 26 19 10 20 0 1 50 31 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 20 14 14 1 1 51 28 3316

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 17 25 11 8 0 1 55 20 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 26 15 9 0 0 50 23 2729
2017 Aboriginal 26 34 21 8 7 0 3 62 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 26 13 7 0 1 53 21 3316

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 32 19 11 4 0 2 66 15 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 2718
2017 Aboriginal 38 23 19 7 5 1 6 66 13 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 20 10 5 1 2 64 15 3308

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 24 19 12 15 0 1 54 27 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 23 14 11 0 1 51 26 2718
2017 Aboriginal 32 20 20 13 10 1 3 55 24 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 27 22 14 9 1 2 54 23 3316

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 62 23 6 6 2 0 1 86 8 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 26 13 6 4 0 5 76 11 2716
2017 Aboriginal 60 14 14 3 2 0 8 80 5 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 28 12 6 3 1 7 77 9 3312

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 23 19 12 7 0 0 62 19 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 20 11 7 0 0 61 18 2724
2017 Aboriginal 31 32 22 7 7 0 0 63 15 117
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 22 10 6 0 1 62 16 3311

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 28 14 10 8 0 1 67 19 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 22 9 5 0 1 63 14 2723
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 21 8 5 0 4 65 13 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 20 9 4 1 1 66 13 3308

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 26 19 9 6 0 0 67 15 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 22 10 5 0 1 62 16 2724
2017 Aboriginal 35 25 20 13 4 0 3 62 18 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 21 9 4 1 1 65 14 3307

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 31 21 10 8 0 0 62 18 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 22 9 6 0 1 62 15 2715
2017 Aboriginal 34 23 25 9 6 0 3 59 16 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 20 10 5 1 1 65 15 3307

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 37 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 20 10 4 0 1 66 14 2711
2017 Aboriginal 35 32 16 7 9 0 1 68 16 119
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 18 9 3 1 1 69 12 3301

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 28 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 107
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 2713
2017 Aboriginal 61 15 16 5 3 1 0 76 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 3317

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 70 14 11 2 1 0 2 86 4 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 72 16 5 2 2 0 4 91 4 2712

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 18 4 6 4 1 1 85 10 109
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 14 7 3 4 1 2 85 8 2705
2017 Aboriginal 75 12 9 1 3 0 1 87 4 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 13 6 3 3 0 2 87 7 3315

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 23 15 6 5 0 0 75 11 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 13 5 4 0 1 77 9 2720
2017 Aboriginal 57 23 15 3 1 0 1 80 5 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 11 5 3 0 1 80 8 3315

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 61 19 8 7 6 0 0 80 12 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 23 11 6 6 0 1 78 11 2710
2017 Aboriginal 62 17 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 22 9 5 5 0 1 81 10 3319

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 7 6 1 2 0 19 89 4 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 15 7 3 1 0 22 87 5 2706
2017 Aboriginal 63 11 3 1 0 0 21 95 1 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 15 6 2 1 0 20 87 4 3303

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 75 17 3 0 1 0 4 96 1 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 16 5 2 1 0 6 92 3 2715
2017 Aboriginal 79 8 2 1 1 1 7 96 2 118
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 17 4 1 1 0 6 93 2 3296

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 61 25 6 2 4 1 1 88 7 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 17 6 4 4 0 3 86 8 2719
2017 Aboriginal 55 22 13 4 4 1 1 78 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 20 7 4 4 1 3 85 8 3315

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 36 11 2 4 0 1 83 6 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 2716
2017 Aboriginal 39 35 18 5 3 0 1 74 8 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 3311

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 40 24 13 4 0 0 58 18 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 34 34 13 4 0 0 49 17 2733
2017 Aboriginal 16 34 33 14 2 0 0 51 17 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 35 36 12 4 0 0 48 16 3319

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 10 35 17 22 0 0 39 26 108
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 40 24 11 0 0 35 25 2712
2017 Aboriginal 4 15 37 25 17 0 1 43 20 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 40 25 11 0 0 36 24 3310

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 50 12 3 1 0 0 83 5 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 13 7 3 3 0 77 10 2721
2017 Aboriginal 27 41 13 10 5 4 0 71 16 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 45 14 8 4 4 0 73 12 3316

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 35 20 9 7 0 0 64 16 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 18 11 7 1 0 63 19 2734
2017 Aboriginal 27 36 12 15 9 1 0 63 25 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 41 18 12 7 2 0 62 20 3320
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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 Aboriginal 34 25 13 10 13 5 0 36 64 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 18 11 9 2 0 31 69 2739
2017 Aboriginal 39 15 19 10 10 5 2 42 58 120
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 19 11 10 5 1 32 68 3321

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 1876
2017 Aboriginal 26 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 2096

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 1876
2017 Aboriginal 34 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2096

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 1876
2017 Aboriginal 29 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 2096

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 1877
2017 Aboriginal 40 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2096

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 1876
2017 Aboriginal 3 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 2096

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 1877

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 1876
2017 Aboriginal 34 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 2096

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 3 42 15 8 7 26 71
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 48 17 10 4 16 1799
2017 Aboriginal 11 38 25 5 4 18 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 52 18 8 4 12 2054

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 62 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 64 1864

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 22 12 33 16 0 1 39 49 71
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 16 19 21 1 5 40 42 1871
2017 Aboriginal 15 19 19 18 16 6 7 40 39 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 26 16 16 17 2 8 45 38 2114

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 16 11 24 36 0 3 26 62 71
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 15 16 21 37 2 4 21 62 1869
2017 Aboriginal 3 10 14 17 46 5 6 14 71 71
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 13 20 42 3 7 17 68 2113

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 12 19 11 10 3 4 56 23 110
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 17 11 9 7 2 9 70 18 2728
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