2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 29 46 11 10 3 0 0 75 14 2154
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 42 3 8 5 0 0 85 13 54
2018 Bisexual 30 39 10 14 6 0 0 69 21 55
2018 Other 17 53 20 3 3 0 4 74 5 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 43 13 16 5 0 1 66 21 543

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 Heterosexual 42 40 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2147
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 30 15 6 2 0 0 78 8 54
2018 Bisexual 25 28 26 14 7 0 0 53 21 55
2018 Other 52 29 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 40 10 5 3 0 1 81 9 542

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 Heterosexual 46 40 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 2136
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 36 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 53
2018 Bisexual 34 41 16 4 4 0 0 76 8 53
2018 Other 45 25 3 11 16 0 0 70 28 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 539

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 Heterosexual 43 34 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 2147
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 33 9 11 1 0 0 79 12 54
2018 Bisexual 44 33 4 12 6 0 1 78 19 55
2018 Other 59 29 3 5 0 2 2 92 6 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 39 12 8 4 1 1 75 13 537

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 Heterosexual 35 43 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2142
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 40 7 5 3 0 0 85 7 54
2018 Bisexual 30 34 11 18 7 0 0 64 25 54
2018 Other 30 38 16 17 0 0 0 67 17 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 46 11 8 5 0 1 75 13 540

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 Heterosexual 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 2150
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 38 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 54
2018 Bisexual 38 28 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 55
2018 Other 27 39 11 22 0 0 0 67 22 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 35 16 14 13 0 1 57 27 541

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 Heterosexual 33 40 13 10 4 0 0 73 15 2149
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 46 3 5 3 0 0 90 8 54
2018 Bisexual 28 45 10 8 9 0 0 74 17 55
2018 Other 24 52 3 19 3 0 0 75 22 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 38 15 12 5 0 1 67 17 542

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 Heterosexual 41 44 8 5 2 0 0 85 6 2150
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 39 3 8 1 0 6 87 10 54
2018 Bisexual 57 28 7 4 4 0 0 85 9 55
2018 Other 51 43 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 41 11 7 4 1 0 79 10 540

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 Heterosexual 30 42 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 2145
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 33 15 11 6 0 0 69 17 54
2018 Bisexual 24 43 9 16 8 0 0 67 24 55
2018 Other 52 19 14 13 0 2 0 72 14 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 36 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 538

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 Heterosexual 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 2136
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 45 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 53
2018 Bisexual 44 36 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 55
2018 Other 50 31 5 3 11 0 0 81 14 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 35 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 532

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 Heterosexual 30 41 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 2141
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 42 9 9 3 0 0 80 12 54
2018 Bisexual 37 35 14 10 4 0 0 71 14 55
2018 Other 41 43 5 6 3 0 2 85 9 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 35 16 12 9 1 1 63 21 535

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 Heterosexual 36 38 13 8 6 0 0 74 13 2138
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 39 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 54
2018 Bisexual 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 55
2018 Other 44 22 24 5 3 0 2 67 9 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 35 15 11 7 0 1 66 19 535

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 Heterosexual 29 40 14 10 5 1 1 70 15 2139
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 54
2018 Bisexual 29 44 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 55
2018 Other 31 40 23 5 0 0 0 72 5 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 35 15 16 6 1 1 61 23 540

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 Heterosexual 40 42 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 2144
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 42 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 54
2018 Bisexual 37 32 23 6 2 0 0 69 8 55
2018 Other 38 32 19 0 11 0 0 70 11 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 41 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 539

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 Heterosexual 38 34 16 8 5 0 1 72 12 2153
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 45 21 3 7 0 0 69 10 54
2018 Bisexual 50 32 7 11 0 0 0 81 11 55
2018 Other 38 30 18 11 3 0 0 68 14 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 35 20 8 4 0 0 67 13 543

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 Heterosexual 7 19 38 23 11 1 1 34 26 2146
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 18 31 39 9 0 0 48 21 54
2018 Bisexual 3 23 43 19 5 4 2 26 28 54
2018 Other 6 10 36 27 15 4 2 44 17 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 23 39 20 8 1 2 29 31 539

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 Heterosexual 7 13 28 29 19 3 1 50 21 2136
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 12 27 42 14 0 0 57 16 54
2018 Bisexual 3 15 16 32 20 11 2 60 21 53
2018 Other 8 2 29 16 41 0 4 60 11 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 20 29 23 13 3 3 38 31 537

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 Heterosexual 17 26 30 14 9 2 2 24 44 2141
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 23 38 11 10 0 0 21 41 54
2018 Bisexual 9 23 20 24 22 0 2 47 32 55
2018 Other 7 34 23 13 22 0 2 35 42 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 23 29 13 5 2 3 19 50 540

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 Heterosexual 6 15 32 29 16 1 1 46 21 2130
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 9 26 39 19 0 0 58 16 54
2018 Bisexual 10 10 28 33 17 0 2 51 20 55
2018 Other 8 14 22 25 29 0 2 55 22 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 15 35 29 12 0 2 42 22 539

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 Heterosexual 12 21 30 20 14 1 2 35 34 2138
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 17 28 28 15 1 0 44 28 54
2018 Bisexual 7 17 36 24 15 1 0 39 25 55
2018 Other 8 4 30 30 18 0 9 53 13 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 23 29 20 10 1 3 31 39 538

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 Heterosexual 8 13 27 26 20 3 4 49 22 2132
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 15 33 23 20 0 2 44 23 53
2018 Bisexual 7 14 20 25 28 4 3 56 23 55
2018 Other 8 3 9 32 37 3 8 77 12 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 17 26 26 15 2 4 44 28 536

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 Heterosexual 15 23 32 16 10 3 2 28 39 2145
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 32 23 17 10 2 1 29 47 54
2018 Bisexual 5 13 42 25 12 2 0 38 19 55
2018 Other 10 37 22 13 16 0 2 30 47 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 25 14 8 3 4 23 50 542
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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 Heterosexual 22 34 17 10 8 6 2 61 20 2144
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 30 15 12 10 5 7 58 25 54
2018 Bisexual 18 36 8 8 17 9 5 63 28 53
2018 Other 9 32 43 6 3 5 2 45 9 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31 19 14 12 5 3 51 28 541

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 Heterosexual 41 31 10 10 7 1 0 72 17 2145
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 34 11 10 9 6 2 68 20 54
2018 Bisexual 33 27 10 13 16 1 0 61 29 53
2018 Other 21 57 0 17 3 0 2 80 20 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 32 11 14 12 1 0 63 26 540

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 Heterosexual 13 23 20 16 13 12 3 42 34 2139
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 31 10 10 16 16 7 53 34 54
2018 Bisexual 11 19 32 12 13 9 4 34 29 54
2018 Other 3 17 33 16 14 17 2 24 36 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 19 16 17 17 3 35 41 540

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 Heterosexual 45 35 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 2138
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 27 6 16 1 0 0 77 17 54
2018 Bisexual 44 19 22 11 2 1 0 64 13 54
2018 Other 48 28 14 9 0 0 2 77 9 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 37 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 541

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 Heterosexual 40 40 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 2143
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 41 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 53
2018 Bisexual 39 27 22 9 1 1 0 67 11 54
2018 Other 52 18 17 11 2 0 0 71 13 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 42 14 6 6 1 0 75 12 541
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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 Heterosexual 38 35 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 2146
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 31 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 53
2018 Bisexual 51 25 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 55
2018 Other 33 46 4 14 3 0 0 79 17 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 32 14 13 8 1 1 64 21 540

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 Heterosexual 47 29 11 7 4 1 0 77 11 2139
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 26 8 4 3 2 0 85 6 53
2018 Bisexual 45 32 9 13 1 0 0 77 14 55
2018 Other 57 33 3 3 0 4 0 94 3 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 28 15 10 7 1 1 67 17 539

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 Heterosexual 41 33 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 2135
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 25 8 11 7 0 2 75 17 53
2018 Bisexual 36 45 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 55
2018 Other 51 41 3 0 0 0 4 97 0 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 29 13 13 8 1 1 66 21 538

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 Heterosexual 54 27 10 5 4 1 0 82 9 2139
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 25 5 6 5 0 0 85 11 53
2018 Bisexual 54 17 13 4 12 0 0 71 16 55
2018 Other 87 8 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 26 12 7 7 0 2 73 15 538

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 Heterosexual 48 29 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 2144
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 19 9 11 5 0 2 75 16 53
2018 Bisexual 45 19 23 7 6 0 0 64 13 54
2018 Other 58 36 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 26 14 11 8 1 0 67 19 540
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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 Heterosexual 17 31 24 11 5 4 9 55 18 689
2018 Bisexual 16 8 19 25 6 6 21 32 42 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 22 16 9 5 11 45 29 159

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 Heterosexual 29 33 16 8 6 7 0 67 15 2152
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 14 15 0 11 0 67 17 54
2018 Bisexual 34 25 19 7 10 5 0 63 17 55
2018 Other 39 37 12 7 3 3 0 78 10 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 32 19 13 7 9 0 57 22 539

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 Heterosexual 26 32 18 12 9 3 0 60 21 2142
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 23 14 17 8 9 2 57 28 54
2018 Bisexual 29 26 23 11 7 4 0 58 18 54
2018 Other 16 70 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 21 14 13 3 0 51 28 537

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 Heterosexual 18 29 20 16 10 6 0 50 28 2142
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 20 23 16 11 9 0 44 30 53
2018 Bisexual 21 29 21 16 10 4 0 51 27 55
2018 Other 11 62 11 5 9 2 0 74 14 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 29 22 19 12 5 0 44 33 541

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 Heterosexual 16 33 19 18 11 3 0 51 30 2150
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 25 22 22 9 8 0 44 33 54
2018 Bisexual 16 34 11 22 7 9 0 55 32 55
2018 Other 5 62 23 5 6 0 0 66 11 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 28 26 17 15 3 1 40 33 539
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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 Heterosexual 23 46 19 8 3 1 0 70 11 2139
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 40 18 9 3 6 0 69 13 54
2018 Bisexual 26 43 17 11 1 2 0 70 12 55
2018 Other 18 44 8 28 3 0 0 62 30 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 38 24 8 4 2 1 63 12 538

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 Heterosexual 29 37 14 11 5 3 1 69 17 2146
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 18 4 5 0 0 73 9 52
2018 Bisexual 24 43 12 10 8 2 1 69 19 55
2018 Other 27 33 8 3 27 2 0 61 30 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 14 11 8 2 1 66 19 535

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 Heterosexual 31 41 16 6 4 1 0 74 10 2133
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 34 14 9 3 6 0 71 13 54
2018 Bisexual 23 46 16 6 9 0 0 69 14 55
2018 Other 20 23 41 13 3 0 0 43 16 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 35 21 8 6 2 0 64 14 541

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 Heterosexual 18 29 18 13 11 8 2 53 27 2143
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 28 17 17 11 14 0 49 32 54
2018 Bisexual 20 22 16 15 20 6 0 45 38 55
2018 Other 21 19 30 5 8 13 3 48 16 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 25 19 16 17 5 2 43 36 540

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 Heterosexual 19 31 19 16 12 3 0 51 29 2139
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 36 9 26 11 11 0 49 42 54
2018 Bisexual 11 37 16 23 7 0 4 51 32 55
2018 Other 20 47 23 2 8 0 0 67 11 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 18 17 20 2 0 44 38 542

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 Heterosexual 18 26 14 17 21 1 3 46 39 2142
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 24 13 23 17 6 2 43 43 53
2018 Bisexual 18 19 9 22 23 0 9 41 49 55
2018 Other 17 45 3 25 11 0 0 62 36 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 21 15 15 30 2 3 37 47 539

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 Heterosexual 18 38 22 11 6 5 0 59 18 2144
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 29 23 19 5 6 0 51 25 54
2018 Bisexual 17 43 20 16 2 2 0 61 18 55
2018 Other 30 34 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 29 27 14 11 3 2 45 26 540

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 Heterosexual 45 37 10 3 1 2 0 85 4 2140
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 33 20 4 0 0 0 77 4 54
2018 Bisexual 30 39 20 0 5 6 0 73 6 55
2018 Other 56 33 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 37 15 4 2 2 1 79 6 535

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 Heterosexual 43 39 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 2137
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 47 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 53
2018 Bisexual 35 44 12 4 1 3 0 81 6 54
2018 Other 58 28 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 15 6 3 2 1 75 9 537

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 Heterosexual 49 36 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 2140
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 39 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 53
2018 Bisexual 51 22 25 0 1 0 0 74 1 55
2018 Other 60 18 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 37 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 538

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 Heterosexual 39 34 15 6 5 0 0 74 12 2140
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 36 20 4 3 0 0 73 6 53
2018 Bisexual 35 37 20 4 3 0 0 72 8 54
2018 Other 51 27 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 18 10 8 1 0 63 18 539

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 Heterosexual 38 36 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 2129
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 36 17 4 3 0 0 76 6 53
2018 Bisexual 35 38 20 6 1 0 0 73 7 54
2018 Other 54 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 37 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 533

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 Heterosexual 33 30 19 8 6 3 1 65 15 2144
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 26 23 14 3 3 0 59 17 54
2018 Bisexual 23 15 24 15 14 10 0 42 32 55
2018 Other 48 28 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 25 24 12 7 4 1 55 20 540
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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 Heterosexual 28 40 31 2150
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 28 46 53
2018 Bisexual 52 20 28 54
2018 Other 50 28 22 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 34 36 544

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 Heterosexual 17 21 20 6 32 5 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 17 17 0 45 0 12
2018 Bisexual 2 10 14 5 65 5 26
2018 Other 11 9 6 0 74 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 18 3 19 7 153
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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 Heterosexual 12 88 2150
2018 Bisexual 20 80 55
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79 542

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 59 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 112

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 283
2018 Bisexual 67 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 112

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 112

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 Heterosexual 0 283
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 112

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 112

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 112

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 112

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 282
2018 Bisexual 27 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 112

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 282
2018 Bisexual 38 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 112

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 282
2018 Bisexual 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 112

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 282
2018 Bisexual 68 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 112

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 282
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 112

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 282
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 112

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 282
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 112

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 112

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 282
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 112

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 282
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 112

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 282
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 112

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 282
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 112

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 282
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 112

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 Heterosexual 56 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 112

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 Heterosexual 25 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 112

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 Heterosexual 9 283
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 112

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 Heterosexual 16 283
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 112

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 Heterosexual 7 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 112

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 Heterosexual 5 283
2018 Bisexual 0 12

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 Heterosexual 11 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 112

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 112

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 283
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 112

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 269

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 Heterosexual 22 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 108

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 269

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 Heterosexual 6 269

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 Heterosexual 10 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 108

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 Heterosexual 8 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 108

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 Heterosexual 5 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 108

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 Heterosexual 12 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 108

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 Heterosexual 11 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 108

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 Heterosexual 28 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 108

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 269
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 108

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 Heterosexual 44 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 108

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 269
2018 Bisexual 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 108

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 Heterosexual 53 269
2018 Bisexual 59 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 108

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment 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 Heterosexual 5 269
2018 Bisexual 0 12

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 269
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 108

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 Heterosexual 17 21 19 8 8 23 5 52 21 2149
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 25 26 13 0 26 0 47 18 54
2018 Bisexual 11 12 24 4 16 22 10 35 29 55
2018 Other 5 15 21 6 3 46 4 40 17 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 15 21 11 13 23 4 39 32 544

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 Heterosexual 31 34 16 7 5 7 1 70 13 2146
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 42 12 10 0 6 0 76 11 54
2018 Bisexual 28 26 18 12 8 6 1 59 22 55
2018 Other 21 30 33 6 3 8 0 55 9 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 32 18 10 8 7 0 61 19 545
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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 Heterosexual 6 94 2145
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 542

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 53

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 73 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 82 53

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 Heterosexual 0 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 53

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 128

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 128

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 53

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 53

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 53

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 53

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 53

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 53

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 53

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 53

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 53

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 Heterosexual 0 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 53

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 53

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 53

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 53

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 53

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 128

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 128

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 53

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 128

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 128

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 53

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 53

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 53

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 Heterosexual 13 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 52

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 Heterosexual 4 119

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 119

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 Heterosexual 18 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 52

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 52

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 Heterosexual 26 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 52

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 52

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 Heterosexual 39 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 52

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 Heterosexual 60 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 73 52

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 Heterosexual 4 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 52

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 52

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 Heterosexual 20 20 22 3 3 27 5 60 8 2150
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 18 32 10 0 27 0 43 13 53
2018 Bisexual 12 13 35 4 10 20 6 34 19 55
2018 Other 14 9 22 0 3 49 4 48 6 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 17 25 7 5 26 5 47 17 542

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 Heterosexual 35 35 17 3 2 7 1 76 6 2148
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 38 15 10 0 11 0 72 12 54
2018 Bisexual 24 21 35 10 2 7 1 49 13 55
2018 Other 36 33 21 0 3 8 0 74 3 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 30 22 5 4 9 2 65 11 542
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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 Heterosexual 23 28 22 13 13 0 1 52 26 2147
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 31 7 15 28 0 0 50 43 54
2018 Bisexual 31 22 23 10 11 0 3 55 22 55
2018 Other 31 56 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 26 20 14 18 0 1 47 33 540

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 Heterosexual 21 30 26 15 8 0 0 51 23 2148
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 34 31 14 15 0 0 40 29 54
2018 Bisexual 25 35 19 12 8 0 1 61 20 55
2018 Other 36 15 24 25 0 0 0 51 25 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 27 15 10 0 0 48 25 539

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 Heterosexual 29 33 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 2140
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 40 21 11 9 0 0 59 20 53
2018 Bisexual 25 31 30 8 5 0 0 56 14 54
2018 Other 37 33 8 20 2 0 0 70 23 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 38 21 10 6 0 1 63 15 538

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 Heterosexual 25 25 23 14 11 0 1 51 26 2140
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 14 27 18 13 0 0 41 32 52
2018 Bisexual 23 27 26 14 7 0 2 51 22 54
2018 Other 34 25 21 3 18 0 0 58 21 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 27 22 16 11 0 1 50 27 536

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 Heterosexual 46 27 13 6 4 0 4 76 11 2133
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 27 6 5 10 0 7 78 15 53
2018 Bisexual 50 22 15 8 3 0 2 73 11 55
2018 Other 51 21 7 3 12 0 7 77 15 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 24 15 6 4 0 5 74 10 541

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 Heterosexual 31 30 20 11 7 0 0 62 18 2142
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 27 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 54
2018 Bisexual 29 28 24 12 7 0 0 57 18 54
2018 Other 40 43 5 0 12 0 0 83 12 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 28 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 540

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 Heterosexual 29 35 21 9 5 0 1 65 14 2146
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 31 37 2 7 0 0 54 9 53
2018 Bisexual 29 33 32 4 2 0 0 62 6 53
2018 Other 14 40 22 22 2 0 0 54 24 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 36 22 9 8 0 1 60 17 539

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 Heterosexual 27 35 22 10 5 0 1 62 15 2144
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 32 19 11 3 0 0 67 14 53
2018 Bisexual 22 37 17 16 6 0 1 60 22 53
2018 Other 26 34 26 5 8 0 0 60 14 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 36 23 11 6 0 1 60 17 541

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 Heterosexual 31 33 22 8 6 0 1 64 14 2137
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 39 18 15 1 0 0 65 17 53
2018 Bisexual 16 36 20 18 9 1 2 53 27 53
2018 Other 11 27 48 5 9 0 0 38 14 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 33 21 12 8 0 0 59 20 542

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 Heterosexual 33 33 19 9 4 0 1 67 14 2138
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 30 27 17 0 0 0 56 17 53
2018 Bisexual 33 35 14 14 2 0 2 69 16 53
2018 Other 39 29 20 7 5 0 0 68 12 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 31 23 9 6 0 0 61 15 537

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 Heterosexual 53 26 12 4 3 0 2 81 7 2137
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 29 9 13 3 0 2 75 16 53
2018 Bisexual 55 37 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 53
2018 Other 60 28 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 25 15 6 7 0 1 73 13 535

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 Heterosexual 73 15 5 2 1 0 4 92 3 2141
2018 Gay or lesbian 74 18 1 4 1 0 2 94 5 52
2018 Bisexual 81 9 5 1 0 0 4 93 1 53
2018 Other 77 15 0 5 3 0 0 92 8 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 20 8 1 4 1 4 87 5 534

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 Heterosexual 71 13 6 3 4 1 2 87 7 2134
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 24 5 5 4 0 0 87 8 52
2018 Bisexual 49 30 12 4 4 0 0 79 9 53
2018 Other 60 28 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 15 8 5 7 1 2 79 13 535

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 Heterosexual 51 28 12 5 3 0 1 79 9 2142
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 20 17 5 5 0 0 74 10 54
2018 Bisexual 47 28 13 7 1 0 4 78 8 55
2018 Other 38 28 29 0 5 0 0 66 5 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 31 17 6 5 0 1 71 11 536

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 Heterosexual 56 23 10 5 5 0 1 80 11 2132
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 23 13 7 3 0 0 78 9 53
2018 Bisexual 48 9 21 16 5 0 1 58 21 55
2018 Other 50 37 3 8 2 0 0 88 10 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 25 14 6 8 0 1 72 13 535

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 Heterosexual 53 14 7 3 1 0 22 86 5 2131
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 6 10 2 0 0 23 84 3 54
2018 Bisexual 55 10 6 1 0 0 28 90 2 54
2018 Other 46 13 6 2 0 0 33 88 3 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 14 6 2 1 0 24 88 4 536

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 Heterosexual 70 17 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 2136
2018 Gay or lesbian 67 16 9 3 0 0 5 87 4 54
2018 Bisexual 69 15 5 1 2 0 7 91 3 55
2018 Other 81 13 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 17 7 1 1 0 7 91 1 537

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 Heterosexual 67 17 7 3 4 0 3 86 7 2141
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 22 4 12 3 0 0 81 15 53
2018 Bisexual 63 21 2 7 2 2 2 88 9 55
2018 Other 69 11 0 11 9 0 0 80 20 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 19 6 4 5 0 4 84 9 538

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 Heterosexual 48 31 14 3 2 0 1 81 5 2139
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 35 25 2 0 0 0 73 2 54
2018 Bisexual 35 31 18 10 6 0 1 66 16 55
2018 Other 30 30 4 18 19 0 0 60 36 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 32 13 4 3 0 3 79 7 537

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 Heterosexual 17 35 33 12 4 0 0 51 16 2149
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 30 38 14 3 0 0 45 17 54
2018 Bisexual 21 25 31 15 9 0 0 46 23 55
2018 Other 21 24 32 24 0 0 0 45 24 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 32 36 15 5 0 0 44 20 543

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 Heterosexual 7 16 41 24 12 0 0 37 23 2138
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 19 36 30 12 0 0 42 22 54
2018 Bisexual 12 27 29 22 10 0 0 32 39 53
2018 Other 12 13 50 10 13 0 2 24 25 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 38 21 8 0 0 29 32 532

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 Heterosexual 32 44 12 6 3 3 0 78 9 2142
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 51 18 3 3 0 0 75 6 54
2018 Bisexual 20 45 13 19 1 2 0 66 20 53
2018 Other 15 44 19 16 5 0 0 60 21 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 44 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 541

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 Heterosexual 25 40 17 10 6 2 0 66 17 2153
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 31 28 16 2 0 0 54 19 54
2018 Bisexual 26 28 23 15 6 2 0 56 21 54
2018 Other 7 50 33 4 5 0 0 57 9 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 34 20 13 12 1 0 54 26 543
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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 Heterosexual 31 29 19 10 8 2 0 32 68 2154
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 17 24 3 19 6 0 33 67 54
2018 Bisexual 36 30 12 13 6 2 1 37 63 55
2018 Other 65 21 7 2 5 0 0 65 35 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 15 13 13 2 1 26 74 543

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 Heterosexual 19 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 34
2018 Bisexual 13 37
2018 Other 13 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 395

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 Heterosexual 33 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 34
2018 Bisexual 32 37
2018 Other 45 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 395

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 Heterosexual 30 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 34
2018 Bisexual 22 37
2018 Other 14 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 395

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 Heterosexual 30 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 34
2018 Bisexual 11 37
2018 Other 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 395

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 Heterosexual 5 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 34
2018 Bisexual 11 37
2018 Other 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 395

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 Heterosexual 32 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 34
2018 Bisexual 17 37
2018 Other 19 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 395

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 34
2018 Bisexual 55 37
2018 Other 35 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 395

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 Heterosexual 4 50 17 9 4 17 1404
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 35 26 12 0 21 32
2018 Bisexual 5 53 22 4 0 16 37
2018 Other 0 34 30 21 0 16 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 41 16 12 6 19 379

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 1454
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 59 34
2018 Bisexual 59 41 34
2018 Other 43 57 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 392

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 Heterosexual 13 27 16 19 19 1 5 42 41 1456
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 18 19 24 28 0 0 29 52 34
2018 Bisexual 23 28 8 17 19 0 5 54 38 37
2018 Other 21 31 8 27 7 0 5 55 37 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 16 18 28 2 4 34 49 393

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 Heterosexual 4 16 16 22 36 2 4 22 61 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 2 23 35 38 0 2 2 75 34
2018 Bisexual 11 38 10 14 19 0 9 53 36 37
2018 Other 7 0 7 27 54 0 5 7 85 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 11 15 21 42 3 3 16 68 392

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 Heterosexual 47 17 11 9 7 2 8 71 17 2147
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 16 10 22 5 0 9 60 29 53
2018 Bisexual 42 23 12 10 0 0 14 75 11 55
2018 Other 65 3 11 5 8 0 8 74 14 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 15 16 9 11 2 10 59 23 541
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