2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs by Question 27. Are you a supervisor?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 26 44 13 13 4 0 1 70 17 450
2018 Non-supervisor 25 42 12 15 6 0 0 68 21 943

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 47 39 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 447
2018 Non-supervisor 37 39 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 937

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 52 38 5 3 3 0 0 90 5 447
2018 Non-supervisor 40 41 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 934

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 38 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 450
2018 Non-supervisor 47 31 9 8 5 0 1 78 13 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 43 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 448
2018 Non-supervisor 30 42 13 9 6 0 0 73 15 938

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 25 35 15 14 11 0 0 60 25 447
2018 Non-supervisor 31 34 16 9 10 0 0 65 19 938

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 20 43 14 17 7 0 0 63 23 449
2018 Non-supervisor 27 35 16 14 7 0 0 62 22 940

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 47 39 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 448
2018 Non-supervisor 41 40 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 938

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 31 41 10 10 9 0 0 72 18 449
2018 Non-supervisor 30 37 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 937

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 50 36 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 447
2018 Non-supervisor 43 36 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 929

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 33 39 8 11 8 0 0 72 19 447
2018 Non-supervisor 23 40 16 11 9 0 1 64 20 932

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 35 10 12 8 0 0 69 21 443
2018 Non-supervisor 31 37 15 10 6 0 0 68 17 931

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 28 34 14 14 9 0 1 63 23 446
2018 Non-supervisor 30 36 15 12 7 0 1 66 19 932

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 36 43 9 9 2 0 0 79 11 448
2018 Non-supervisor 34 42 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 936

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 17 28 24 14 17 0 0 46 30 449
2018 Non-supervisor 40 31 17 6 4 0 1 73 10 945

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 20 32 33 12 3 0 0 14 52 449
2018 Non-supervisor 14 28 32 17 7 1 1 24 43 936

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 24 31 29 12 3 1 1 15 56 447
2018 Non-supervisor 16 26 27 16 9 3 1 27 45 936

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 28 34 28 8 2 0 1 9 62 448
2018 Non-supervisor 22 28 29 12 6 2 1 19 51 941

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 22 33 28 14 3 0 0 17 55 444
2018 Non-supervisor 12 19 32 23 10 1 2 34 32 936

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 29 26 8 2 1 0 10 63 449
2018 Non-supervisor 20 21 25 19 10 2 3 31 43 937

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 21 29 30 15 3 0 1 19 51 444
2018 Non-supervisor 17 22 28 19 9 3 2 29 42 932

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 25 35 29 9 1 1 0 10 60 449
2018 Non-supervisor 19 26 28 16 8 2 2 24 46 936
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 22 39 15 11 8 3 2 64 20 447
2018 Non-supervisor 21 31 16 11 9 7 5 59 23 937

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 45 32 10 7 7 0 0 77 14 445
2018 Non-supervisor 40 29 9 12 8 2 0 70 20 937

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 14 27 19 20 12 6 2 45 35 445
2018 Non-supervisor 12 17 19 15 13 20 3 38 37 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 44 39 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 446
2018 Non-supervisor 47 33 8 8 4 0 0 80 11 933

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 44 41 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 445
2018 Non-supervisor 37 39 13 7 4 1 0 77 11 940
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 35 12 8 9 1 0 70 17 447
2018 Non-supervisor 38 33 12 9 7 1 1 72 16 934

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 44 26 15 8 6 1 0 71 14 446
2018 Non-supervisor 47 28 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 42 29 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 446
2018 Non-supervisor 43 28 13 9 6 1 1 71 15 933

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 55 24 9 5 7 1 0 79 12 446
2018 Non-supervisor 58 25 8 3 5 1 0 84 8 934

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 44 29 12 7 7 0 0 73 15 443
2018 Non-supervisor 47 27 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 936
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 18 31 21 11 8 4 7 55 21 449

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 23 32 17 14 10 3 1 57 25 448
2018 Non-supervisor 27 31 19 10 5 7 0 63 17 944

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 20 32 17 18 12 1 0 52 31 449
2018 Non-supervisor 24 30 21 14 8 3 0 56 23 937

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 8 30 21 25 14 2 0 40 39 447
2018 Non-supervisor 17 27 24 17 10 6 0 47 28 939

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 10 28 19 26 17 0 0 38 43 450
2018 Non-supervisor 16 26 20 23 13 3 0 43 37 941
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 15 42 16 17 9 0 0 58 26 448
2018 Non-supervisor 21 41 19 13 5 1 0 62 18 940

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 29 42 12 12 4 1 0 72 16 449
2018 Non-supervisor 23 32 18 13 8 5 2 58 22 939

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 21 37 21 13 8 1 0 58 21 448
2018 Non-supervisor 22 34 25 11 5 3 0 58 16 938

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 12 21 21 16 17 10 2 37 38 449
2018 Non-supervisor 12 20 23 14 14 14 3 39 34 933

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 20 34 19 16 9 2 0 56 25 450
2018 Non-supervisor 21 35 18 12 10 3 0 58 23 940

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 18 33 15 17 14 1 1 52 32 448
2018 Non-supervisor 20 31 15 14 15 3 1 53 31 938

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 20 42 19 13 5 1 0 63 18 449
2018 Non-supervisor 15 37 25 12 6 5 0 54 20 939

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 45 11 5 3 2 0 80 9 443
2018 Non-supervisor 35 38 13 7 2 5 1 77 9 940

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 33 47 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 442
2018 Non-supervisor 36 40 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 939

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 38 41 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 446
2018 Non-supervisor 43 38 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 940

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 23 30 21 15 10 1 0 53 26 446
2018 Non-supervisor 29 32 21 10 7 1 0 61 17 937

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 23 34 19 15 9 0 0 57 24 444
2018 Non-supervisor 28 35 19 11 6 1 0 64 17 940

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 23 27 21 14 12 3 0 51 27 445
2018 Non-supervisor 26 24 21 13 11 4 1 53 25 941
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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 Supervisor 43 26 31 449
2018 Non-supervisor 41 26 33 944

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
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To pursue a position in another department or agency
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To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 13 24 47 4 0 12 196
2018 Non-supervisor 8 30 36 5 12 9 385
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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 Supervisor 17 83 446
2018 Non-supervisor 16 84 940

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 41 80
2018 Non-supervisor 48 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 64 80
2018 Non-supervisor 59 155

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 6 80
2018 Non-supervisor 5 155

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 9 80
2018 Non-supervisor 9 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 55 81
2018 Non-supervisor 35 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 44 81
2018 Non-supervisor 45 155

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

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 55 81
2018 Non-supervisor 57 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 39 81
2018 Non-supervisor 36 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 38 81
2018 Non-supervisor 41 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 55 81
2018 Non-supervisor 58 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 38 81
2018 Non-supervisor 31 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 22 81
2018 Non-supervisor 10 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 48 81
2018 Non-supervisor 46 155

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 36 81
2018 Non-supervisor 22 155

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 12 81
2018 Non-supervisor 17 155

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 Supervisor 65 81
2018 Non-supervisor 58 154

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 Supervisor 31 81
2018 Non-supervisor 24 154

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 Supervisor 25 81
2018 Non-supervisor 6 154

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 Supervisor 15 81
2018 Non-supervisor 11 154

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 Supervisor 15 81
2018 Non-supervisor 5 154

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 Supervisor 21 81
2018 Non-supervisor 9 154

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 14 81
2018 Non-supervisor 12 154

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 21 81
2018 Non-supervisor 28 154

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 Supervisor 12 77
2018 Non-supervisor 18 152

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 Supervisor 7 77
2018 Non-supervisor 7 152

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 Supervisor 8 77
2018 Non-supervisor 10 152

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 Supervisor 13 77
2018 Non-supervisor 11 152

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 Supervisor 17 77
2018 Non-supervisor 17 152

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 Supervisor 15 77
2018 Non-supervisor 13 152

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 Supervisor 37 77
2018 Non-supervisor 37 152

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 Supervisor 8 77
2018 Non-supervisor 14 152

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 Supervisor 50 77
2018 Non-supervisor 50 152

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 Supervisor 66 77
2018 Non-supervisor 62 152

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 17 77
2018 Non-supervisor 15 152

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 Supervisor 12 20 22 13 10 19 4 41 30 447
2018 Non-supervisor 11 15 21 8 9 29 6 40 27 942

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 Supervisor 22 29 22 12 8 7 0 55 22 447
2018 Non-supervisor 19 31 20 9 7 13 2 58 18 942
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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 Supervisor 9 91 448
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 940

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 38 40
2018 Non-supervisor 36 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 79 40
2018 Non-supervisor 80 78

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 17 40
2018 Non-supervisor 19 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 43 40
2018 Non-supervisor 43 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 29 40
2018 Non-supervisor 17 78

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 24 40
2018 Non-supervisor 10 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 31 40
2018 Non-supervisor 26 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 40
2018 Non-supervisor 26 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 17 40
2018 Non-supervisor 14 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 19 40
2018 Non-supervisor 15 78

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 Supervisor 50 40
2018 Non-supervisor 23 78

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 Supervisor 19 40
2018 Non-supervisor 14 78

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 Supervisor 15 40
2018 Non-supervisor 9 78

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 Supervisor 13 40
2018 Non-supervisor 6 78

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 17 40
2018 Non-supervisor 13 78

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 35 40
2018 Non-supervisor 53 78

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 Supervisor 0 35
2018 Non-supervisor 8 75

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 Supervisor 35 35
2018 Non-supervisor 31 75

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 Supervisor 0 35
2018 Non-supervisor 12 75

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 Supervisor 56 35
2018 Non-supervisor 46 75

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 Supervisor 46 35
2018 Non-supervisor 57 75

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 Supervisor 13 19 27 5 6 26 4 45 16 449
2018 Non-supervisor 12 15 24 4 5 34 6 45 16 941

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 Supervisor 22 32 23 5 6 10 1 61 12 447
2018 Non-supervisor 20 29 21 6 5 18 2 61 13 939
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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 Supervisor 17 23 21 17 20 0 3 41 37 448
2018 Non-supervisor 18 25 22 17 17 0 1 43 34 936

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 Supervisor 8 15 31 24 22 0 0 23 46 445
2018 Non-supervisor 19 26 30 12 11 0 1 46 24 938

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 Supervisor 8 21 28 24 19 0 0 29 43 445
2018 Non-supervisor 23 29 23 14 8 1 2 54 23 936

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 Supervisor 8 15 25 25 26 0 0 23 52 445
2018 Non-supervisor 21 20 23 16 17 1 2 42 34 934

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 Supervisor 23 25 21 17 11 0 3 49 29 445
2018 Non-supervisor 48 25 11 5 5 0 6 78 11 935

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 Supervisor 15 26 24 17 17 0 1 41 35 445
2018 Non-supervisor 34 25 21 10 9 0 1 59 19 936

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 Supervisor 15 34 29 12 9 0 0 49 21 446
2018 Non-supervisor 25 32 23 11 7 1 2 58 19 936

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 Supervisor 8 26 29 22 15 0 0 34 37 445
2018 Non-supervisor 21 29 25 15 8 0 1 50 24 933

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 Supervisor 15 27 27 19 12 0 1 42 31 443
2018 Non-supervisor 24 25 24 15 10 0 1 50 26 936

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 Supervisor 21 33 23 14 7 0 0 55 22 445
2018 Non-supervisor 31 31 22 10 5 0 1 63 15 930

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 Supervisor 44 24 13 9 9 0 1 69 18 445
2018 Non-supervisor 46 22 13 10 6 0 3 70 17 926

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 Supervisor 70 13 6 2 3 0 6 88 6 442
2018 Non-supervisor 63 17 7 4 3 1 6 86 7 932

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 Supervisor 63 14 8 5 6 0 3 80 11 445
2018 Non-supervisor 65 14 6 4 6 1 4 83 10 928

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 Supervisor 52 28 11 3 3 0 2 82 6 448
2018 Non-supervisor 55 25 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 937

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 Supervisor 48 21 12 7 10 0 1 70 17 444
2018 Non-supervisor 54 18 12 7 7 0 2 74 14 937

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 Supervisor 42 33 15 4 5 0 1 76 9 447
2018 Non-supervisor 59 5 2 0 1 0 32 96 1 934

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 Supervisor 60 18 11 5 2 0 3 81 8 443
2018 Non-supervisor 65 17 7 2 1 0 9 89 3 938

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 Supervisor 73 11 5 5 2 0 2 87 8 447
2018 Non-supervisor 60 16 9 5 5 0 6 80 10 940

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 Supervisor 52 24 16 5 2 0 1 77 7 446
2018 Non-supervisor 47 26 15 6 3 0 3 76 9 940

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 Supervisor 6 22 39 24 10 0 0 28 33 448
2018 Non-supervisor 14 31 35 13 6 0 0 46 19 942

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 Supervisor 19 26 39 13 4 0 0 16 45 444
2018 Non-supervisor 10 18 38 21 12 0 0 33 29 931

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 Supervisor 28 46 14 7 4 1 0 74 11 449
2018 Non-supervisor 25 44 17 8 3 3 0 71 12 940

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 Supervisor 16 36 19 15 13 1 0 53 28 449
2018 Non-supervisor 19 34 21 14 10 2 0 54 25 942
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 24 30 23 8 14 2 1 25 75 449
2018 Non-supervisor 27 26 20 13 11 2 1 28 72 940

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 Supervisor 17 332
2018 Non-supervisor 28 669

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 Supervisor 39 332
2018 Non-supervisor 39 669

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 Supervisor 18 332
2018 Non-supervisor 27 669

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 Supervisor 60 332
2018 Non-supervisor 44 669

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 Supervisor 7 332
2018 Non-supervisor 5 669

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 Supervisor 41 332
2018 Non-supervisor 28 669

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 35 332
2018 Non-supervisor 35 669

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 Supervisor 4 31 19 15 7 24 324
2018 Non-supervisor 3 41 21 10 7 19 636

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 25 75 331
2018 Non-supervisor 35 65 664

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 Supervisor 9 23 18 17 27 2 4 33 47 332
2018 Non-supervisor 10 24 17 18 25 2 5 36 46 666

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 Supervisor 3 7 9 18 54 1 6 11 79 332
2018 Non-supervisor 4 12 15 18 46 2 3 16 68 664

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
(%)
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Total responses
2018 Supervisor 38 16 15 13 13 1 4 56 27 447
2018 Non-supervisor 34 14 17 14 13 1 9 52 30 937
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