2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs 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 28 43 12 12 4 0 0 71 16 1006
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 50 6 18 4 0 2 72 22 50
2018 Bisexual 17 44 10 21 7 0 0 62 28 40
2018 Other 21 72 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 38 13 20 11 0 1 57 31 271

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 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 40 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 49
2018 Bisexual 34 34 14 6 11 0 0 68 17 40
2018 Other 37 46 0 9 8 0 0 82 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 35 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 268

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 45 40 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 999
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 34 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 49
2018 Bisexual 32 57 3 0 7 0 0 89 7 39
2018 Other 37 47 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 40 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 269

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 45 33 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 1000
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 34 16 4 13 0 0 67 17 50
2018 Bisexual 38 35 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 39
2018 Other 39 43 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 34 9 12 8 0 0 71 21 271

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 33 43 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 1001
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 35 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 50
2018 Bisexual 32 27 23 8 9 0 0 60 17 40
2018 Other 19 46 27 0 8 0 0 65 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 41 16 7 9 0 0 68 16 270

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 30 35 16 9 9 0 0 66 18 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 37 12 6 10 0 2 71 17 50
2018 Bisexual 30 32 5 20 11 3 0 63 32 40
2018 Other 19 46 9 18 0 8 0 71 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 30 15 12 16 0 1 56 29 269

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 25 38 15 14 6 0 0 64 21 1006
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 43 14 14 3 0 0 69 17 49
2018 Bisexual 32 28 13 15 9 3 0 61 25 40
2018 Other 18 46 19 10 8 0 0 64 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 35 16 17 10 0 0 56 28 269

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 42 41 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 998
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 38 8 4 0 0 0 89 4 50
2018 Bisexual 44 40 1 10 5 0 0 84 14 40
2018 Other 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 37 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 271

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 40 13 10 6 0 0 71 17 998
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 29 14 2 9 0 0 76 10 50
2018 Bisexual 33 38 13 9 6 0 0 72 16 40
2018 Other 29 38 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 32 15 13 14 0 0 58 27 271

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 46 37 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 989
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 30 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 50
2018 Bisexual 37 43 3 14 2 0 0 81 16 39
2018 Other 30 63 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 34 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 271

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 27 41 14 10 7 0 1 68 17 992
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 50 4 8 9 0 0 79 17 50
2018 Bisexual 28 43 5 11 13 0 0 71 24 40
2018 Other 16 38 30 16 0 0 0 54 16 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 35 13 15 14 1 0 58 28 271

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 33 37 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 989
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 37 11 14 1 0 0 74 15 49
2018 Bisexual 26 39 6 17 9 3 0 66 27 40
2018 Other 29 24 32 15 0 0 0 53 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 32 15 14 13 0 0 59 26 269

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 30 38 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 990
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 47 0 12 3 0 2 85 15 50
2018 Bisexual 30 26 17 15 7 2 3 59 23 40
2018 Other 16 29 40 8 7 0 0 45 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 29 16 15 14 1 1 55 29 271

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 36 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 50 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 50
2018 Bisexual 30 29 21 6 14 0 0 59 20 40
2018 Other 25 45 8 8 7 7 0 75 17 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 37 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 270

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 35 32 18 8 7 0 1 67 14 1004
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 25 21 9 9 0 2 59 19 50
2018 Bisexual 15 32 34 5 11 3 0 48 16 40
2018 Other 39 29 16 8 7 0 0 68 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 28 17 12 11 0 1 59 24 271

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 15 28 34 16 7 0 1 22 43 1000
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 34 35 12 4 0 1 16 48 49
2018 Bisexual 21 29 34 11 2 3 0 14 51 38
2018 Other 15 16 51 17 0 0 0 17 32 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 35 25 15 5 1 1 21 54 271

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 18 27 29 15 8 2 1 24 46 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 26 26 11 6 4 1 19 54 49
2018 Bisexual 27 27 28 12 7 0 0 18 54 39
2018 Other 15 31 38 8 8 0 0 16 46 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 33 22 16 5 3 0 22 55 270

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 23 29 29 11 5 1 1 17 53 1003
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 34 23 11 2 0 4 14 62 50
2018 Bisexual 21 30 35 10 4 0 0 14 51 39
2018 Other 23 33 45 0 0 0 0 0 55 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 30 26 11 3 1 1 14 59 270

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 13 23 32 21 9 1 1 31 37 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 28 27 15 6 0 4 22 51 50
2018 Bisexual 23 11 34 21 8 0 2 30 35 39
2018 Other 16 23 43 17 0 0 0 17 40 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 23 28 20 5 1 2 25 46 267

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 22 22 27 18 9 1 2 27 46 998
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 25 29 12 4 2 6 17 51 50
2018 Bisexual 22 26 31 13 1 4 3 16 51 39
2018 Other 15 32 35 17 0 0 0 17 47 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 24 21 10 6 2 3 17 60 272

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 17 25 29 17 8 2 2 26 44 992
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 19 28 23 6 6 1 30 39 49
2018 Bisexual 18 21 34 21 4 0 3 26 40 39
2018 Other 31 23 15 9 8 13 0 20 62 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 20 26 17 6 3 2 25 48 269

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 20 28 30 14 6 1 1 21 49 999
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 33 24 17 4 2 4 22 52 50
2018 Bisexual 22 33 24 16 2 0 3 19 56 38
2018 Other 14 25 32 8 8 13 0 19 45 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 26 25 11 5 2 3 16 57 271
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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 24 33 15 11 7 6 4 63 20 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 41 17 11 9 4 5 59 22 50
2018 Bisexual 6 40 6 18 10 16 4 58 34 40
2018 Other 0 48 18 17 0 9 9 58 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 29 19 12 14 7 3 49 29 270

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 44 29 9 10 6 1 0 74 17 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 29 9 16 4 0 0 70 21 50
2018 Bisexual 29 40 9 8 11 3 0 71 20 40
2018 Other 18 33 23 26 0 0 0 51 26 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 29 10 12 14 1 0 64 26 268

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 21 18 17 11 16 3 43 35 995
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 22 17 21 12 17 0 41 39 50
2018 Bisexual 6 32 10 4 20 21 7 53 33 40
2018 Other 9 15 22 18 0 36 0 38 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 16 24 15 20 14 3 28 43 269

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 49 34 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 994
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 34 7 13 2 0 0 78 15 50
2018 Bisexual 37 43 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 40
2018 Other 28 49 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 36 12 8 7 1 0 73 15 269

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 42 40 10 5 3 1 0 82 7 999
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 43 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 50
2018 Bisexual 40 33 14 5 5 3 0 75 10 40
2018 Other 18 26 9 18 0 30 0 62 25 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 38 15 7 9 1 0 69 16 268
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 35 11 8 7 1 1 74 15 994
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 32 21 3 5 2 4 69 9 50
2018 Bisexual 31 35 9 11 12 3 0 68 23 39
2018 Other 46 15 15 16 7 0 0 61 24 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 31 12 12 11 2 1 64 24 271

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 48 28 12 6 5 1 1 77 11 994
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 36 6 10 6 0 0 79 15 50
2018 Bisexual 49 22 2 13 10 4 0 74 24 39
2018 Other 54 15 8 8 0 14 0 81 9 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 25 16 11 7 3 1 65 18 270

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 45 28 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 994
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 27 14 6 5 2 2 74 12 50
2018 Bisexual 39 27 5 17 10 0 3 68 27 38
2018 Other 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 29 11 14 10 1 0 65 24 269

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 59 24 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 994
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 26 4 4 7 0 2 85 11 50
2018 Bisexual 58 22 6 2 5 7 0 86 8 39
2018 Other 70 22 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 27 12 4 9 1 0 75 13 271

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 28 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 994
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 26 6 6 9 0 0 79 15 50
2018 Bisexual 42 28 8 9 9 3 0 72 19 39
2018 Other 61 22 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 28 12 12 8 1 1 67 20 269
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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 18 33 20 11 7 4 6 58 20 332
2018 Bisexual 9 26 30 0 18 18 0 42 22 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 20 24 15 11 3 7 45 29 85

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 28 33 18 10 5 5 1 64 17 1004
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 38 25 4 5 3 0 65 9 50
2018 Bisexual 26 32 16 10 11 5 0 61 23 40
2018 Other 39 23 16 8 0 13 0 72 10 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 25 19 16 12 9 1 48 31 271

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 25 33 19 13 8 2 0 58 22 999
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 41 18 21 7 1 0 54 28 50
2018 Bisexual 26 24 26 10 12 2 0 51 22 40
2018 Other 32 37 15 16 0 0 0 68 16 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 23 18 22 17 4 0 42 40 270

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 15 30 23 18 9 4 0 48 28 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 17 24 29 17 5 0 26 49 50
2018 Bisexual 14 21 32 14 12 6 0 37 28 40
2018 Other 16 31 0 40 0 13 0 54 46 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 20 19 21 19 7 0 35 44 272

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 15 28 20 23 12 1 0 44 36 1003
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 22 20 30 13 1 0 36 44 50
2018 Bisexual 11 25 7 29 20 8 0 39 53 40
2018 Other 8 39 0 32 0 21 0 60 40 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 16 26 21 4 0 34 49 271
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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 21 42 18 13 6 1 0 63 19 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 48 24 15 7 0 0 53 23 50
2018 Bisexual 23 42 14 16 5 0 0 65 21 40
2018 Other 0 82 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 39 17 19 8 1 0 55 28 271

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 25 36 16 13 5 4 1 65 19 1003
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 35 18 12 2 5 2 65 15 49
2018 Bisexual 25 24 8 24 10 4 4 54 37 40
2018 Other 15 35 24 17 0 9 0 55 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 32 18 9 14 2 2 57 24 270

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 24 35 23 11 4 2 0 60 16 1000
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 42 26 17 3 0 0 54 20 50
2018 Bisexual 21 37 16 13 7 6 0 62 22 40
2018 Other 8 35 32 17 9 0 0 42 26 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 27 13 10 3 0 48 24 270

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 14 21 23 14 12 12 3 41 32 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 22 26 6 18 13 4 40 29 50
2018 Bisexual 7 20 18 16 25 9 4 31 48 40
2018 Other 8 8 9 28 17 31 0 22 65 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 15 22 16 24 11 3 28 47 269

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 23 34 19 13 8 3 0 59 22 1003
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 46 14 16 4 3 2 64 21 50
2018 Bisexual 12 42 13 19 12 1 0 55 31 40
2018 Other 18 26 31 9 9 8 0 47 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 17 15 15 3 0 51 31 271

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 21 32 16 16 12 2 1 55 29 1000
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 35 12 15 15 5 0 55 32 50
2018 Bisexual 22 34 21 10 9 1 2 58 20 40
2018 Other 0 47 24 11 18 0 0 47 29 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 27 13 14 26 3 1 44 42 271

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 40 22 11 4 4 0 61 16 1001
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 34 25 13 5 1 4 54 20 50
2018 Bisexual 16 38 19 17 9 0 0 55 26 40
2018 Other 9 17 34 9 17 14 0 30 30 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 32 23 17 11 5 1 46 30 271

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 37 40 12 6 2 3 0 80 8 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 45 17 9 0 3 2 72 10 50
2018 Bisexual 25 47 10 8 9 0 0 73 17 40
2018 Other 22 29 23 26 0 0 0 51 26 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 39 13 7 4 6 1 74 12 268

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 40 41 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 995
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 52 17 5 6 1 0 71 12 50
2018 Bisexual 32 38 15 12 2 0 0 71 14 40
2018 Other 15 45 32 0 0 8 0 65 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 44 14 8 5 3 0 71 14 270

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 46 38 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 998
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 46 10 2 6 0 0 83 8 50
2018 Bisexual 35 39 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 40
2018 Other 24 52 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 41 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 270

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 30 32 19 12 6 1 0 63 18 996
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 32 22 15 13 0 0 50 28 49
2018 Bisexual 19 43 24 3 11 0 0 62 14 40
2018 Other 8 16 46 0 16 13 0 28 19 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 27 25 14 13 2 0 47 28 270

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 29 36 17 11 5 1 0 66 17 996
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 36 26 13 9 1 0 52 22 50
2018 Bisexual 21 36 24 9 10 0 0 58 19 40
2018 Other 8 25 45 14 8 0 0 33 22 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 24 17 11 0 0 48 28 270

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 27 27 18 13 10 4 0 56 25 1001
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 14 37 17 13 0 0 34 29 50
2018 Bisexual 24 22 28 7 14 4 1 49 22 40
2018 Other 8 31 33 0 15 13 0 45 18 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 21 27 15 14 3 0 41 31 267
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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 41 26 32 1004
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 24 32 50
2018 Bisexual 63 14 23 40
2018 Other 54 30 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 24 38 272

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 10 29 39 5 9 8 414
2018 Bisexual 0 35 33 10 17 4 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 27 40 3 4 16 107
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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 14 86 1000
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 82 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 268

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 147
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 64

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 59 147
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 64

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 147
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 64

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 Prefer not to answer 0 64

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 147

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 7 147
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 64

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 64

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 64

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 64

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 64

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 64

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 64

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 64

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 64

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 148

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 64

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 64

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 64

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 64

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 65 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 63

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 26 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 63

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 13 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 63

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 13 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 63

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 8 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 63

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 13 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 63

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 63

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 24 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 63

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 5 144

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 16 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 62

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 8 144

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 4 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 62

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 11 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 62

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 12 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 62

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 18 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 62

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 11 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 62

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 14 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 62

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 37 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 62

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 62

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 47 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 62

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 62

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 65 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 62

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 4 144

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 14 144
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 62

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 12 18 21 9 7 27 6 45 24 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 15 25 9 12 24 9 32 31 50
2018 Bisexual 8 20 17 18 7 28 2 40 36 40
2018 Other 9 22 8 36 0 25 0 41 49 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 10 23 13 16 23 6 26 42 271

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 21 32 20 10 6 10 1 61 17 1001
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 34 27 9 10 8 4 47 22 50
2018 Bisexual 27 26 20 10 7 11 0 59 19 40
2018 Other 15 45 8 16 0 15 0 71 19 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 25 12 12 12 2 44 27 271
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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 7 93 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88 269

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 34

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 85 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 72 34

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 68

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 34

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 16 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 34

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 34

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 68

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 34

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 34

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 34

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 34

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 68

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 68

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 Prefer not to answer 0 34

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 34

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 68

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 28 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 34

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 13 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 34

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 10 68

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 68

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 34

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 51 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 34

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 63

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 0 63

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 0 63

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 11 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 32

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 63

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 13 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 32

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 28 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 32

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 63

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 49 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 32

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 55 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 32

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 18 63

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 13 18 23 4 5 32 6 49 14 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 14 30 6 6 28 8 35 18 50
2018 Bisexual 9 16 24 5 2 41 3 45 13 39
2018 Other 8 27 9 0 24 32 0 52 34 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 11 29 7 8 31 6 32 23 272

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 22 31 20 5 5 15 1 64 11 999
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 30 17 12 7 21 2 53 25 50
2018 Bisexual 25 27 22 10 5 11 0 58 17 39
2018 Other 8 45 0 15 8 23 0 69 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 24 27 6 8 17 3 49 17 270
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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 18 24 23 17 16 0 2 43 34 998
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 23 21 22 19 0 0 37 41 50
2018 Bisexual 11 26 10 16 37 0 0 37 53 40
2018 Other 17 15 16 15 22 13 0 38 43 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 26 21 13 19 0 2 45 33 269

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 17 23 32 15 13 0 0 40 28 998
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 24 39 10 19 0 2 30 30 49
2018 Bisexual 6 17 28 22 24 0 3 23 47 39
2018 Other 26 24 27 0 24 0 0 49 24 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 24 18 19 0 1 39 37 271

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 20 28 25 16 10 0 1 48 27 996
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 36 26 14 9 0 2 50 23 50
2018 Bisexual 13 26 28 5 27 0 2 39 32 40
2018 Other 34 29 0 15 8 13 0 73 27 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 21 22 21 15 1 2 40 37 268

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 18 21 23 19 17 0 1 39 37 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 16 28 20 21 0 2 30 41 49
2018 Bisexual 15 7 27 10 41 0 0 22 51 40
2018 Other 17 15 22 0 32 13 0 38 37 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 15 23 19 26 0 2 31 46 266

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 41 26 14 9 6 0 4 71 15 993
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 29 16 7 12 0 6 63 20 50
2018 Bisexual 40 15 17 13 11 0 4 57 25 39
2018 Other 49 14 7 8 8 0 13 73 19 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 22 14 8 9 1 9 65 20 269

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 30 25 23 11 10 0 1 55 22 996
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 22 24 11 19 0 0 46 30 49
2018 Bisexual 29 22 18 15 17 0 0 51 32 40
2018 Other 15 22 16 26 7 0 13 43 38 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 25 22 12 14 0 2 52 26 270

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 24 33 25 11 6 0 1 57 18 995
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 31 38 6 6 0 4 49 12 50
2018 Bisexual 17 33 19 17 11 0 3 52 29 40
2018 Other 17 39 8 15 7 0 13 65 26 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32 22 12 14 1 3 50 27 270

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 18 28 27 17 9 0 0 47 26 993
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 45 21 17 8 0 0 54 25 50
2018 Bisexual 15 25 22 21 14 0 3 41 37 40
2018 Other 17 30 24 8 7 0 13 55 18 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 26 18 15 0 2 39 34 269

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 22 26 25 15 10 0 1 49 25 993
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 29 31 19 6 0 0 44 25 50
2018 Bisexual 24 21 28 14 12 0 0 46 26 40
2018 Other 26 23 16 15 7 0 13 55 26 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 21 24 19 15 1 2 40 35 269

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 29 33 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 990
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 44 25 8 2 0 2 63 11 49
2018 Bisexual 30 22 23 16 9 0 0 52 25 40
2018 Other 26 38 0 16 7 0 13 73 27 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 25 10 9 0 2 55 20 269

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 48 22 12 10 6 0 2 71 16 989
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 26 19 7 5 0 2 68 13 50
2018 Bisexual 35 29 10 12 10 0 2 66 23 39
2018 Other 16 47 9 0 7 7 13 79 9 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 22 16 10 10 0 4 64 20 267

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 69 14 6 3 2 1 5 88 6 989
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 23 10 2 2 0 4 86 4 50
2018 Bisexual 45 27 9 0 7 0 12 82 8 40
2018 Other 57 15 0 7 7 0 13 84 16 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 18 8 4 5 1 7 81 10 268

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 68 13 6 4 5 1 4 84 9 990
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 25 6 2 6 0 2 86 8 50
2018 Bisexual 50 20 11 5 5 5 5 78 10 40
2018 Other 40 23 25 0 0 0 13 72 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 15 9 6 9 1 5 75 16 266

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 56 25 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 1001
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 32 13 1 4 0 2 81 6 50
2018 Bisexual 40 26 17 6 8 3 0 69 14 38
2018 Other 48 32 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 26 14 4 5 0 2 76 10 270

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 54 20 11 6 7 0 2 75 13 996
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 28 9 3 8 0 2 80 12 50
2018 Bisexual 39 20 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 40
2018 Other 52 9 25 0 0 0 14 71 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 16 13 9 10 0 2 67 20 269

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 55 14 6 2 2 0 22 89 4 995
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 14 4 0 0 0 31 95 0 50
2018 Bisexual 45 9 8 0 7 0 31 79 10 40
2018 Other 56 0 15 8 0 0 20 71 10 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 14 7 1 3 0 23 86 4 269

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 66 17 7 3 1 0 6 88 4 995
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 21 10 2 0 0 7 87 2 50
2018 Bisexual 58 19 7 0 2 0 13 89 3 40
2018 Other 41 15 24 0 0 7 13 70 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 16 10 4 2 1 10 82 6 269

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 65 14 7 5 4 0 4 83 10 999
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 13 17 2 2 0 2 79 4 50
2018 Bisexual 56 18 3 2 12 0 9 81 16 40
2018 Other 55 15 16 0 0 0 13 81 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 14 10 5 3 1 6 80 9 271

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 50 25 15 5 3 0 2 77 8 998
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 31 15 6 2 0 2 77 8 50
2018 Bisexual 30 43 13 2 9 0 3 75 12 40
2018 Other 40 15 16 15 0 0 13 64 18 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 25 16 7 2 0 4 74 10 271

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 12 32 35 15 6 0 0 44 21 1004
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 22 33 24 6 0 0 37 29 50
2018 Bisexual 4 24 29 25 18 0 0 28 43 40
2018 Other 17 7 39 8 15 0 13 28 27 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 17 40 19 11 0 1 30 30 269

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 11 20 39 19 11 0 0 30 31 991
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 24 27 30 8 0 0 38 34 50
2018 Bisexual 31 25 27 13 4 0 0 18 56 39
2018 Other 25 24 23 7 8 0 13 18 56 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 39 16 5 0 1 21 39 268

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 27 43 16 7 3 3 0 73 11 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 50 21 11 6 0 0 63 17 50
2018 Bisexual 22 46 13 12 7 0 0 69 18 40
2018 Other 15 76 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 44 16 9 4 2 0 69 14 269

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 20 36 21 13 8 2 0 57 22 1002
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 35 25 16 17 1 0 42 33 50
2018 Bisexual 19 32 16 9 24 0 0 51 33 40
2018 Other 16 25 20 24 15 0 0 41 39 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 29 19 18 18 2 0 44 37 271
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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 28 26 21 12 11 2 1 29 71 1001
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 26 19 23 9 0 2 22 78 50
2018 Bisexual 23 26 15 16 20 0 0 23 77 40
2018 Other 25 32 8 15 7 0 13 28 72 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 30 23 8 14 2 2 22 78 271

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 24 706
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 205

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 39 706
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 205

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 24 706
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 205

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 48 706
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 205

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 6 706
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 205

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 706
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 205

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 706
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 205

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 3 39 21 11 7 19 684
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 39 11 8 6 34 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 35 20 12 6 22 191

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 701
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 68 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 68 203

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 10 25 17 18 24 2 4 37 44 704
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 21 6 24 33 0 5 34 60 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 21 19 16 31 1 6 30 50 205

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 12 13 19 46 1 5 17 70 702
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 7 11 11 65 0 3 11 78 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 5 16 17 51 2 3 10 73 205

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 36 15 16 13 12 1 7 55 27 997
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 16 14 19 14 0 5 51 35 49
2018 Bisexual 34 14 26 10 16 0 0 48 26 40
2018 Other 41 0 8 15 7 7 21 57 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 13 15 14 18 2 10 47 36 270
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