2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Royal Canadian Mounted Police 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 45 8 13 5 0 1 74 18 3592
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 27 13 8 3 0 0 76 12 68
2018 Bisexual 30 39 12 13 7 0 0 69 20 62
2018 Other 29 36 3 24 7 0 0 65 31 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 43 10 15 6 1 1 68 21 777

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 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 8 3582
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 34 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 68
2018 Bisexual 32 42 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 60
2018 Other 39 47 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 37 15 8 4 1 0 73 12 778

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 48 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 3557
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 35 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 67
2018 Bisexual 40 38 7 14 2 0 0 78 15 62
2018 Other 36 50 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 37 11 5 4 0 0 79 10 768

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 51 29 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 3580
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 30 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 67
2018 Bisexual 46 35 10 7 0 2 0 83 7 61
2018 Other 50 22 3 19 3 3 0 74 23 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 32 14 8 5 0 1 72 13 775

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 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3570
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 30 8 9 3 0 0 81 11 66
2018 Bisexual 28 47 9 14 3 0 0 75 17 61
2018 Other 40 39 14 4 4 0 0 79 7 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 776

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 31 34 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 3577
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 24 4 15 7 3 0 74 22 67
2018 Bisexual 31 24 18 17 10 0 0 54 27 62
2018 Other 25 33 19 13 7 3 0 61 20 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 32 17 13 12 0 0 58 25 777

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 34 40 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 3580
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 30 11 10 2 1 0 77 12 68
2018 Bisexual 40 31 9 13 7 0 0 71 20 62
2018 Other 44 36 10 3 7 0 0 80 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 39 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 778

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 52 38 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 3592
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 42 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 66
2018 Bisexual 59 29 2 8 1 0 0 89 10 62
2018 Other 60 26 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 40 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 782

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 37 36 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 3590
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 36 5 9 6 1 0 81 14 65
2018 Bisexual 37 37 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 62
2018 Other 41 36 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 15 10 11 1 0 63 22 775

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 61 29 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 3554
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 26 10 0 1 0 0 89 1 65
2018 Bisexual 55 28 8 8 2 0 0 83 9 61
2018 Other 61 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 31 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 771

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 33 36 12 11 7 0 0 69 19 3572
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 41 7 5 6 1 0 82 11 66
2018 Bisexual 29 44 2 12 12 0 0 73 24 62
2018 Other 29 29 20 16 7 0 0 58 22 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 36 17 11 10 0 1 62 21 774

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 37 32 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 3555
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 32 11 2 4 1 0 83 7 65
2018 Bisexual 38 31 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 62
2018 Other 35 46 10 3 7 0 0 80 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 30 19 10 8 0 1 62 19 770

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 38 35 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 3578
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 34 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 66
2018 Bisexual 35 40 10 7 6 2 0 77 13 62
2018 Other 42 32 10 7 10 0 0 73 17 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 35 18 9 6 1 0 67 15 776

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 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3587
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 30 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 66
2018 Bisexual 42 40 17 1 0 0 0 82 1 62
2018 Other 47 33 17 0 3 0 0 80 3 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 37 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 777

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 40 30 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 3591
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 26 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 68
2018 Bisexual 56 22 15 2 5 0 1 79 6 60
2018 Other 35 22 16 20 7 0 0 57 27 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 29 18 11 5 1 1 65 16 779

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 9 22 34 22 12 1 1 34 31 3581
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 17 33 23 17 1 1 42 25 67
2018 Bisexual 6 26 32 26 9 0 2 36 32 61
2018 Other 10 31 37 6 12 0 3 19 42 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 22 34 19 8 2 3 29 36 778

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 9 17 28 25 18 2 2 45 27 3560
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 18 23 26 24 3 2 52 24 67
2018 Bisexual 10 14 31 30 11 0 3 43 25 62
2018 Other 3 30 21 22 17 4 3 42 36 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 31 20 12 3 3 35 32 771

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 10 19 28 24 15 2 3 40 30 3574
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 26 18 18 21 1 5 41 39 67
2018 Bisexual 9 15 30 29 11 4 2 42 26 62
2018 Other 14 28 26 5 17 4 7 25 46 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 18 31 20 11 4 5 34 32 769

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 4 9 28 33 22 1 3 57 14 3552
2018 Gay or lesbian 1 7 18 38 31 3 2 72 8 66
2018 Bisexual 1 2 27 43 20 5 2 68 3 60
2018 Other 10 20 24 19 23 0 3 43 32 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 11 28 34 17 2 5 54 16 769

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 16 21 23 20 16 1 3 37 39 3583
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 17 30 19 19 4 1 41 27 67
2018 Bisexual 21 15 19 32 12 0 2 44 36 62
2018 Other 27 28 13 16 13 0 3 30 57 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 23 28 16 11 2 3 28 43 774

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 11 17 26 22 18 2 4 42 30 3559
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 17 36 18 15 3 1 35 28 66
2018 Bisexual 19 9 19 26 17 8 2 48 31 62
2018 Other 7 33 26 11 13 7 3 27 44 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 25 22 13 4 5 39 33 768

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 10 18 31 22 14 2 3 37 30 3576
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 19 26 27 19 1 1 47 26 67
2018 Bisexual 13 23 35 19 4 2 3 24 39 62
2018 Other 28 7 31 16 9 7 3 27 38 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 21 30 17 12 3 3 32 36 774
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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 21 31 19 13 10 4 2 55 25 3574
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 37 13 12 7 3 1 66 20 67
2018 Bisexual 19 51 9 6 9 6 0 74 16 62
2018 Other 20 52 12 3 10 3 0 74 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 19 14 14 4 3 50 30 782

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 30 11 12 9 1 1 66 22 3569
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 29 9 18 4 3 0 68 23 67
2018 Bisexual 37 27 12 12 9 3 0 66 21 62
2018 Other 40 29 7 14 10 0 0 69 24 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 29 13 12 15 1 1 59 28 777

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 14 22 19 18 15 10 2 40 38 3570
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 26 20 17 9 8 4 48 30 67
2018 Bisexual 11 28 16 10 10 24 0 51 27 62
2018 Other 10 16 29 16 13 13 3 30 35 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 20 19 17 18 11 2 37 41 780

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 41 37 8 9 4 0 0 78 13 3569
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 37 16 3 1 0 0 80 4 66
2018 Bisexual 41 40 7 9 3 0 0 81 11 62
2018 Other 52 38 7 0 4 0 0 90 4 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 34 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 775

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 35 39 13 6 4 1 1 76 10 3571
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 31 9 7 4 3 0 80 11 67
2018 Bisexual 43 35 12 5 4 1 0 78 9 62
2018 Other 38 42 13 0 3 3 0 83 4 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 34 17 8 7 2 1 67 15 780
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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 40 31 12 10 6 0 1 72 16 3576
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 31 4 13 3 1 0 80 16 68
2018 Bisexual 42 37 6 10 6 0 0 79 16 62
2018 Other 30 40 9 10 3 3 4 75 15 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 33 14 9 7 0 1 68 17 771

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 46 28 12 7 5 1 1 76 12 3574
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 30 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 67
2018 Bisexual 49 34 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 62
2018 Other 43 33 14 3 3 3 0 79 7 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 27 14 8 7 2 1 70 15 770

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 43 30 10 9 6 0 1 74 16 3569
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 24 14 3 3 1 0 79 6 68
2018 Bisexual 48 32 6 6 6 1 1 82 12 62
2018 Other 32 27 26 3 3 3 3 64 7 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 29 12 11 8 1 1 68 20 766

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 25 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 3570
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 21 4 3 3 1 0 91 5 68
2018 Bisexual 58 23 15 2 2 1 0 82 3 61
2018 Other 39 41 14 3 3 0 0 79 7 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 27 11 5 8 2 1 75 13 768

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 50 25 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 3579
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 24 9 1 3 1 0 86 5 68
2018 Bisexual 51 25 12 6 4 2 0 78 10 62
2018 Other 42 34 21 0 3 0 0 76 3 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 25 14 7 9 1 2 70 16 771
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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 31 34 14 9 7 2 3 68 17 584
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 26 7 15 0 7 8 75 17 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 39 17 8 12 3 3 61 21 108

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 34 32 15 8 6 4 0 69 15 3587
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 27 16 8 2 4 0 73 10 68
2018 Bisexual 39 32 9 7 6 7 1 77 14 62
2018 Other 45 22 13 13 0 7 0 72 14 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 29 17 13 8 5 1 59 22 779

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 31 32 16 11 7 2 0 64 19 3578
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 32 16 12 8 1 0 64 19 68
2018 Bisexual 30 36 15 8 9 2 0 68 17 62
2018 Other 32 42 13 10 0 3 0 76 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 28 18 15 11 3 1 55 26 776

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 23 30 20 14 8 4 0 56 23 3575
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 33 15 13 9 6 0 61 23 68
2018 Bisexual 25 26 18 20 10 1 0 52 30 62
2018 Other 27 40 17 3 7 7 0 72 11 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 27 22 16 10 6 1 49 28 772

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 20 31 17 18 11 2 0 52 30 3578
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 35 17 11 13 3 0 57 25 68
2018 Bisexual 21 26 15 21 14 3 0 48 36 62
2018 Other 28 33 13 13 7 7 0 65 21 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 23 22 17 15 4 1 43 34 778
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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 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 3580
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 43 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 67
2018 Bisexual 26 39 17 15 2 2 0 65 17 61
2018 Other 41 42 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 35 21 12 6 1 1 61 18 774

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 34 36 15 7 5 2 1 72 13 3582
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 39 14 8 3 0 0 74 12 67
2018 Bisexual 29 43 4 10 11 2 0 74 22 61
2018 Other 42 36 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 34 18 11 5 2 2 65 17 777

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 37 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 3579
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 38 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 67
2018 Bisexual 29 38 11 13 2 7 0 73 15 61
2018 Other 39 37 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 31 23 13 6 2 1 57 19 774

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 22 26 19 12 13 6 2 52 28 3592
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 26 15 12 10 10 1 58 25 65
2018 Bisexual 28 22 14 15 12 8 1 55 30 61
2018 Other 33 21 9 13 13 3 6 60 29 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 23 21 16 16 5 2 43 35 778

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 25 32 17 13 9 2 1 59 23 3579
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 25 18 14 4 4 0 63 18 66
2018 Bisexual 26 27 12 17 14 3 1 56 32 60
2018 Other 36 16 10 19 13 7 0 55 34 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 29 22 14 12 2 1 50 28 775

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 19 24 17 17 18 2 4 45 37 3580
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 22 12 17 16 1 1 53 34 67
2018 Bisexual 23 21 11 20 23 2 1 45 44 61
2018 Other 38 10 22 10 13 3 3 52 25 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 21 19 18 23 3 3 36 44 778

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 25 37 20 10 6 2 0 63 16 3581
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 38 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 66
2018 Bisexual 23 37 17 8 12 3 0 62 21 61
2018 Other 29 36 20 9 3 3 0 67 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 32 24 11 10 4 1 53 22 780

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 44 32 14 4 3 3 1 78 7 3579
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 34 15 6 1 0 0 78 7 68
2018 Bisexual 33 34 11 9 4 8 0 74 15 62
2018 Other 32 39 10 9 7 3 0 74 16 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 33 21 6 5 3 1 67 11 774

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 41 38 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 3574
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 39 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 68
2018 Bisexual 35 38 11 8 3 4 0 76 12 60
2018 Other 42 29 16 6 7 0 0 71 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 36 17 8 5 2 0 69 13 776

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 50 35 7 4 3 0 0 85 7 3569
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 32 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 67
2018 Bisexual 48 41 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 62
2018 Other 48 38 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 38 12 6 5 0 0 77 12 775

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 42 30 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 3572
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 31 15 6 6 0 0 73 11 68
2018 Bisexual 34 28 20 7 9 1 0 63 17 62
2018 Other 42 32 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 30 20 8 10 1 0 61 19 778

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 41 33 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3543
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 34 13 9 3 0 0 75 13 68
2018 Bisexual 35 30 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 58
2018 Other 41 39 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 17 9 9 0 0 65 17 773

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 41 25 15 10 7 2 1 67 17 3579
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 15 13 13 9 1 0 64 22 68
2018 Bisexual 37 20 12 13 14 5 0 60 27 62
2018 Other 37 34 20 3 3 3 0 72 7 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 23 22 11 11 2 1 55 23 779
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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 37 35 3595
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 29 29 68
2018 Bisexual 45 29 27 62
2018 Other 13 45 42 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 33 42 782

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 19 36 26 5 6 7 988
2018 Bisexual 0 37 27 17 7 12 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 35 4 6 6 197
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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 15 85 3592
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 84 68
2018 Bisexual 17 83 62
2018 Other 17 83 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 779

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 531
2018 Bisexual 44 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 147

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 147

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 147

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 Gay or lesbian 0 12

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 147

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 4 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 147

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 12

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 531
2018 Bisexual 44 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 147

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 147

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 531
2018 Bisexual 46 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 147

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 147

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 147

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 147

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 147

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 12
2018 Bisexual 0 11

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 147

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 531
2018 Bisexual 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 147

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 147

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 147

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 147

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 54 530
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 146

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 30 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 146

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 7 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 146

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 18 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 146

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 12 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 146

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 4 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 146

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 12 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 146

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 146

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 25 530
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 146

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 8 508
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 130

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 20 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 130

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 9 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 130

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 8 508
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 130

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 11 508
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 130

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 10 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 130

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 12 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 130

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 12 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 130

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 11 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 130

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 25 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 130

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 5 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 130

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 45 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 130

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 56 508
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 130

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 3 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 130

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 11 508
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 130

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 19 21 22 9 8 16 5 51 21 3581
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 25 21 12 10 11 6 47 27 67
2018 Bisexual 22 24 11 9 10 23 1 61 25 62
2018 Other 26 23 20 12 10 7 3 53 25 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 19 24 10 10 17 5 44 25 779

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 33 31 18 7 5 5 1 68 13 3578
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 28 18 14 3 4 0 64 18 68
2018 Bisexual 26 33 14 12 7 7 0 64 21 62
2018 Other 36 17 32 12 3 0 0 52 16 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 26 22 9 8 7 1 57 18 776
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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 3578
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 92 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 778

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 225
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 60

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 71 225
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 60

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 225

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 Prefer not to answer 0 60

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 225

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 225

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 225

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 60

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 60

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 60

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 226

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 60

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 60

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 60

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 226

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 226

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 0 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 60

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 60

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 60

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 60

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 30 227
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 60

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 17 227
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 60

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 4 227
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 60

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 13 227
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 60

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 5 227

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 5 227

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 8 227

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 227

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 50 227
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 60

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 216

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 15 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 56

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 56

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 216

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 216

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 4 216

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 8 216

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 10 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 56

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 8 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 56

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 26 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 56

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 8 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 56

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 48 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 56

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 216

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 68 216
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 56

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 3 216

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 11 216

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 21 20 27 4 3 19 6 55 10 3573
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 23 19 11 5 12 6 56 20 66
2018 Bisexual 22 30 10 6 5 24 2 72 15 62
2018 Other 25 26 19 13 3 10 3 59 19 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 17 29 5 6 20 5 47 14 782

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 30 20 5 3 7 1 70 8 3577
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 31 17 3 5 7 0 73 8 65
2018 Bisexual 37 29 9 4 6 15 0 78 11 62
2018 Other 32 20 32 12 0 0 3 54 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 26 26 7 5 9 2 58 13 780
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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 20 23 21 14 20 0 1 44 35 3595
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 25 27 17 14 1 0 42 31 68
2018 Bisexual 12 17 23 26 23 0 0 29 49 62
2018 Other 25 26 16 13 17 3 0 53 30 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 19 21 19 24 1 1 35 44 783

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 23 29 24 13 9 0 1 53 23 3589
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 34 30 8 7 0 0 55 15 66
2018 Bisexual 25 21 34 15 3 2 0 47 18 62
2018 Other 13 25 29 20 13 0 0 38 33 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 25 28 13 12 1 1 46 26 781

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 36 31 18 8 4 0 2 69 12 3573
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 34 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 68
2018 Bisexual 46 27 18 2 5 2 0 74 7 62
2018 Other 28 29 30 3 10 0 0 57 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 29 22 8 6 1 4 62 15 778

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 23 21 14 14 1 1 49 29 3569
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 17 28 13 10 1 1 48 23 68
2018 Bisexual 25 24 20 9 21 2 0 50 30 61
2018 Other 20 19 13 28 20 0 0 38 49 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 23 23 13 18 1 2 44 32 779

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 57 19 11 4 3 1 6 82 7 3567
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 20 13 6 3 1 4 77 10 68
2018 Bisexual 55 26 10 6 1 0 1 82 7 62
2018 Other 55 12 13 10 3 3 3 71 14 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 21 12 6 4 1 6 77 10 774

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 39 27 18 8 7 0 1 67 14 3582
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 24 22 9 3 0 0 66 12 67
2018 Bisexual 24 37 21 12 5 0 2 62 17 61
2018 Other 37 26 15 16 7 0 0 62 22 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 26 20 11 7 1 2 61 19 778

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 33 34 19 8 4 1 2 68 12 3580
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 41 10 6 3 3 1 79 10 68
2018 Bisexual 28 32 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 62
2018 Other 32 32 20 3 10 0 3 66 14 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 32 22 9 6 2 3 62 15 780

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 30 34 20 10 5 0 2 65 15 3579
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 36 19 4 10 3 0 65 15 68
2018 Bisexual 32 26 32 5 6 0 0 58 11 62
2018 Other 18 30 29 13 7 0 3 50 21 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 30 23 11 7 1 2 57 19 781

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 35 31 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 3573
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 21 23 7 6 3 0 64 13 68
2018 Bisexual 34 23 26 7 10 0 0 56 17 62
2018 Other 38 14 19 19 7 0 3 54 26 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 27 22 10 7 1 3 60 17 775

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 36 31 20 8 4 0 1 68 12 3558
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 31 16 8 4 0 0 72 11 68
2018 Bisexual 35 25 25 10 5 0 0 61 15 62
2018 Other 25 19 36 7 10 3 0 46 17 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 33 20 9 6 1 2 64 15 774

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 59 22 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 3557
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 20 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 68
2018 Bisexual 66 17 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 62
2018 Other 52 32 7 3 7 0 0 84 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 22 15 5 4 1 3 75 9 777

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 74 13 5 2 2 1 4 91 4 3563
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 17 6 1 1 0 3 91 3 68
2018 Bisexual 76 15 2 4 2 0 1 93 6 62
2018 Other 70 13 7 0 3 7 0 89 4 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 14 9 2 2 1 7 86 4 778

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 12 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 3572
2018 Gay or lesbian 70 12 9 3 7 0 0 82 10 68
2018 Bisexual 70 18 4 3 2 1 2 91 5 62
2018 Other 61 19 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 17 10 3 7 2 4 79 11 780

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 49 28 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 3582
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 32 16 10 1 0 1 72 12 68
2018 Bisexual 50 28 7 3 10 0 2 79 13 61
2018 Other 42 29 13 10 7 0 0 71 17 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 25 15 6 6 1 1 72 12 776

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 57 22 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 3576
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 14 11 10 3 0 3 74 14 68
2018 Bisexual 57 24 7 5 6 0 2 82 11 61
2018 Other 49 31 6 7 7 0 0 81 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 22 12 7 7 1 2 74 14 773

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 10 4 2 1 0 30 90 4 3555
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 11 5 3 1 0 33 87 6 68
2018 Bisexual 50 3 5 2 0 0 41 89 3 60
2018 Other 52 10 3 0 7 0 28 86 9 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 10 5 3 2 0 30 88 6 765

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 63 20 8 2 1 0 6 88 4 3566
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 16 8 4 0 0 6 87 5 68
2018 Bisexual 68 20 2 2 0 0 8 97 2 61
2018 Other 57 27 13 0 0 0 3 87 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 25 9 3 2 1 4 86 5 774

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 73 13 5 2 2 0 4 90 5 3573
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 16 4 6 4 0 4 87 9 68
2018 Bisexual 71 15 3 3 5 0 3 89 8 61
2018 Other 68 10 10 3 6 0 3 81 9 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 16 6 3 4 1 5 87 7 774

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 51 28 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 3571
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 28 23 6 3 0 3 68 9 68
2018 Bisexual 25 30 28 10 5 0 2 56 16 61
2018 Other 51 32 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 31 12 4 2 1 3 80 7 773

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 20 34 32 11 3 0 0 54 14 3584
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 47 25 10 1 0 0 64 11 68
2018 Bisexual 10 40 36 11 3 0 0 50 14 62
2018 Other 17 24 46 7 3 0 3 42 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 32 35 15 5 1 0 45 20 780

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 9 17 38 22 13 0 0 36 27 3536
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 9 45 31 7 0 0 39 16 68
2018 Bisexual 16 27 24 23 8 0 2 32 44 62
2018 Other 11 17 36 27 9 0 0 36 28 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 22 36 18 10 1 0 28 35 761

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 41 37 12 6 2 1 0 79 9 3582
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 42 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 67
2018 Bisexual 39 36 9 14 2 0 1 76 16 61
2018 Other 37 27 17 13 7 0 0 63 19 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 36 19 6 5 2 1 70 11 773

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 30 36 14 12 6 1 0 67 19 3586
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 43 11 11 5 0 1 72 17 67
2018 Bisexual 24 35 18 16 7 0 0 59 23 61
2018 Other 40 17 10 26 7 0 0 57 33 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 20 14 10 3 1 54 25 776
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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 25 25 21 13 14 1 1 26 74 3587
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 25 22 18 16 0 0 18 82 68
2018 Bisexual 14 27 25 20 14 0 0 14 86 62
2018 Other 21 39 23 3 10 3 0 21 79 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 22 21 16 17 2 0 22 78 779

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 29 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 57
2018 Bisexual 40 54
2018 Other 17 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 586

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 29 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 57
2018 Bisexual 48 54
2018 Other 18 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 586

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 22 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 57
2018 Bisexual 22 54
2018 Other 43 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 586

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 43 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 57
2018 Bisexual 41 54
2018 Other 39 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 586

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 6 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 57
2018 Bisexual 9 54
2018 Other 9 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 586

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 28 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 57
2018 Bisexual 31 54
2018 Other 13 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 586

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 57
2018 Bisexual 28 54
2018 Other 43 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 586

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 41 19 12 5 19 2478
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 37 16 9 7 16 53
2018 Bisexual 0 48 15 11 6 21 53
2018 Other 0 64 9 4 14 9 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 32 18 15 6 25 540

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 2589
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 67 56
2018 Bisexual 34 66 54
2018 Other 57 43 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 582

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 22 17 18 22 1 7 38 43 2598
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 19 21 11 18 2 10 44 33 57
2018 Bisexual 18 18 10 23 20 2 8 41 48 54
2018 Other 22 26 21 13 13 0 5 50 28 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 20 21 13 24 2 8 36 41 581

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 13 13 18 47 1 4 18 68 2604
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 12 11 11 45 2 13 22 66 57
2018 Bisexual 4 10 13 24 45 2 2 15 72 54
2018 Other 13 18 13 22 34 0 0 31 56 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 8 16 19 49 2 3 12 71 580

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 39 17 14 11 12 1 7 60 25 3577
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 19 14 8 12 0 11 61 23 67
2018 Bisexual 14 13 22 12 25 3 11 31 43 62
2018 Other 27 21 14 13 14 4 7 54 31 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 17 14 13 17 2 7 52 33 780
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