2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions by Question 86. What is your gender?

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 Male gender 20 59 13 7 1 0 0 79 8 91
2018 Female gender 24 53 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 131
2017 Male gender 26 50 14 8 3 0 0 76 11 115
2017 Female gender 30 48 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 156
2014 Male gender 27 49 14 8 1 0 1 77 9 106
2014 Female gender 37 37 15 9 1 0 1 75 10 151
2011 Male gender 26 46 16 12 0 1 0 72 12 152
2011 Female gender 28 51 15 3 2 1 0 80 5 169
2008 Male gender 21 54 16 5 3 1 0 76 8 147
2008 Female gender 45 42 10 2 1 0 1 87 3 190

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 Male gender 33 51 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 89
2018 Female gender 30 48 15 5 1 0 0 79 6 130
2017 Male gender 35 46 13 5 1 0 0 81 5 115
2017 Female gender 38 44 10 3 4 0 0 82 7 155
2014 Male gender 26 50 13 8 2 0 1 77 10 106
2014 Female gender 32 49 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 151
2011 Male gender 35 44 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 151
2011 Female gender 37 43 9 7 2 0 1 81 10 167
2008 Male gender 31 50 16 3 1 0 0 80 4 147
2008 Female gender 40 42 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 190

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 Male gender 38 45 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 90
2018 Female gender 37 48 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 130
2017 Male gender 40 43 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 115
2017 Female gender 44 41 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 155
2014 Male gender 32 46 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 105
2014 Female gender 37 45 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 151
2011 Male gender 38 44 9 7 1 1 0 82 8 152
2011 Female gender 36 42 9 9 3 0 1 79 12 169
2008 Male gender 24 61 5 8 0 1 0 86 8 147
2008 Female gender 47 41 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 190

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 Male gender 36 37 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 90
2018 Female gender 33 50 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 130
2017 Male gender 27 40 18 6 7 0 2 68 13 115
2017 Female gender 36 38 13 12 1 0 0 74 13 155
2014 Male gender 24 36 22 9 5 0 4 62 15 106
2014 Female gender 31 42 14 10 1 1 1 75 11 151
2011 Male gender 26 44 17 5 2 1 5 74 8 152
2011 Female gender 33 39 12 11 3 1 2 73 14 168

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 Male gender 28 47 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 91
2018 Female gender 32 47 15 2 3 0 0 80 5 128
2017 Male gender 37 41 12 9 1 0 0 78 10 115
2017 Female gender 35 43 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 156
2014 Male gender 20 52 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 106
2014 Female gender 26 57 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 151
2011 Male gender 27 44 18 8 3 0 0 71 12 151
2011 Female gender 26 49 12 7 5 1 1 76 11 167
2008 Male gender 25 54 15 5 1 0 0 79 6 146
2008 Female gender 32 49 12 5 2 0 0 82 7 190

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 Male gender 29 31 30 4 5 0 0 60 10 91
2018 Female gender 27 39 21 13 0 0 0 65 13 128
2017 Male gender 22 39 20 12 6 0 0 61 19 115
2017 Female gender 27 38 15 15 6 0 0 64 20 156
2014 Male gender 17 38 26 10 8 0 0 55 19 106
2014 Female gender 23 39 18 10 8 0 1 63 18 150
2011 Male gender 17 47 21 15 1 0 0 64 15 152
2011 Female gender 21 45 18 9 5 1 0 67 15 169

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 Male gender 17 49 24 9 1 0 0 66 10 91
2018 Female gender 25 54 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 130
2017 Male gender 25 45 16 8 5 0 0 70 13 115
2017 Female gender 25 43 15 14 2 0 0 69 16 156

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 Male gender 36 47 15 2 0 0 0 82 2 90
2018 Female gender 33 54 8 4 0 1 0 88 4 130
2017 Male gender 37 46 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 114
2017 Female gender 36 43 16 2 2 0 0 79 5 156
2014 Male gender 34 47 15 2 2 0 0 82 4 105
2014 Female gender 33 46 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 150
2011 Male gender 27 48 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 152
2011 Female gender 23 51 17 6 2 1 0 74 8 169
2008 Male gender 32 46 16 4 1 1 0 79 5 147
2008 Female gender 36 46 12 5 1 1 0 82 6 190

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 Male gender 31 42 21 4 2 0 0 73 6 91
2018 Female gender 22 47 18 11 1 0 0 69 13 130
2017 Male gender 29 36 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 115
2017 Female gender 28 39 13 15 5 0 0 67 20 156

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 Male gender 44 39 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 90
2018 Female gender 42 50 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 128
2017 Male gender 46 39 10 6 0 0 0 85 6 113
2017 Female gender 42 46 9 2 2 0 0 88 3 155
2014 Male gender 39 42 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 106
2014 Female gender 48 41 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 151
2011 Male gender 40 45 12 3 0 1 0 85 3 152
2011 Female gender 39 45 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 168

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 Male gender 30 40 14 15 2 0 0 70 17 91
2018 Female gender 20 41 25 12 1 0 1 61 13 129
2017 Male gender 28 42 10 16 5 0 0 70 20 113
2017 Female gender 23 35 25 12 5 0 0 58 18 155
2014 Male gender 16 44 19 13 7 0 1 61 20 106
2014 Female gender 22 43 18 11 6 1 0 65 17 150
2011 Male gender 21 41 18 15 4 1 0 62 20 151
2011 Female gender 23 43 20 11 4 1 0 66 14 167

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 Male gender 30 36 16 15 3 0 0 66 18 90
2018 Female gender 27 44 15 12 2 0 0 71 14 129
2017 Male gender 28 35 18 12 6 0 0 63 19 113
2017 Female gender 25 45 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 155
2014 Male gender 19 35 17 20 9 0 0 54 29 106
2014 Female gender 29 36 19 13 3 0 0 65 16 151

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 Male gender 22 44 24 9 1 0 0 66 10 91
2018 Female gender 23 45 19 12 2 0 0 68 13 130
2017 Male gender 24 47 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 113
2017 Female gender 27 44 17 9 2 0 0 72 11 154
2014 Male gender 21 46 23 6 3 0 1 67 9 106
2014 Female gender 28 40 19 8 5 0 1 68 12 151
2011 Male gender 26 52 13 6 1 1 0 78 8 151
2011 Female gender 26 54 13 4 2 0 0 80 6 168

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 Male gender 30 49 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 91
2018 Female gender 31 53 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 129
2017 Male gender 39 35 19 5 1 0 0 74 6 112
2017 Female gender 38 40 14 7 1 1 0 78 7 155
2014 Male gender 27 53 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 105
2014 Female gender 31 55 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 151
2011 Male gender 30 51 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 151
2011 Female gender 30 53 7 5 4 0 1 84 10 168
2008 Male gender 30 55 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 147
2008 Female gender 39 49 11 1 1 0 0 88 2 190

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 Male gender 34 33 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 91
2018 Female gender 42 32 18 4 5 0 0 74 8 131
2017 Male gender 31 42 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 115
2017 Female gender 38 37 15 8 3 0 0 75 11 156
2014 Male gender 32 38 21 7 2 0 0 70 9 106
2014 Female gender 37 36 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 151
2011 Male gender 30 38 18 9 5 1 0 68 14 150
2011 Female gender 29 46 14 9 2 1 0 75 11 169
2008 Male gender 27 37 15 16 5 0 0 64 21 147
2008 Female gender 30 43 15 8 3 1 0 73 12 189

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 Male gender 9 41 39 9 3 0 0 12 49 91
2018 Female gender 12 38 35 10 2 2 2 12 52 131
2017 Male gender 5 37 44 7 6 0 1 13 43 115
2017 Female gender 7 29 41 13 8 1 1 21 37 156
2014 Male gender 10 34 35 19 2 0 0 20 44 106
2014 Female gender 13 35 34 11 4 1 2 15 50 151
2011 Male gender 15 38 29 12 5 1 0 17 53 151
2011 Female gender 18 42 32 4 4 1 0 8 60 169
2008 Male gender 23 35 33 6 3 1 0 9 58 144
2008 Female gender 17 38 34 7 2 0 2 9 56 183

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 Male gender 9 25 36 22 7 1 0 30 34 91
2018 Female gender 10 20 41 18 7 2 2 26 31 131
2017 Male gender 7 18 33 32 8 0 2 40 26 115
2017 Female gender 7 25 30 20 14 3 2 35 33 155
2014 Male gender 10 27 41 13 8 1 0 22 37 106
2014 Female gender 11 28 35 17 5 1 3 23 40 150
2011 Male gender 13 32 28 17 7 2 1 25 46 151
2011 Female gender 13 27 39 15 3 1 2 19 42 169
2008 Male gender 16 34 29 14 6 1 1 20 50 146
2008 Female gender 10 27 37 17 5 2 2 24 38 189

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 Male gender 30 37 16 13 4 0 0 16 68 91
2018 Female gender 31 25 28 9 5 0 3 15 57 131
2017 Male gender 35 33 24 4 5 0 0 8 68 115
2017 Female gender 31 27 26 11 3 1 1 14 60 156
2014 Male gender 39 32 16 8 3 0 2 11 72 106
2014 Female gender 34 32 22 8 2 1 1 10 67 151
2011 Male gender 47 25 13 11 3 1 1 15 73 152
2011 Female gender 41 28 20 7 4 0 1 11 69 168
2008 Male gender 38 27 18 7 7 1 1 15 66 147
2008 Female gender 29 26 27 9 4 1 4 14 58 190

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 Male gender 13 26 44 14 2 0 0 16 40 91
2018 Female gender 9 33 40 16 1 0 2 17 42 130
2017 Male gender 10 28 40 18 4 0 0 23 38 115
2017 Female gender 14 29 35 17 2 1 1 20 44 156
2014 Male gender 7 25 32 27 8 2 0 35 33 106
2014 Female gender 10 26 45 17 2 1 0 19 36 151
2011 Male gender 28 30 25 11 5 1 1 16 59 152
2011 Female gender 28 26 33 6 5 0 1 11 55 168
2008 Male gender 21 34 30 11 4 0 0 15 55 147
2008 Female gender 15 32 34 11 5 1 2 17 48 190

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 Male gender 18 32 32 11 5 0 2 16 51 91
2018 Female gender 20 36 27 11 5 0 1 17 56 130
2017 Male gender 18 33 29 14 6 0 1 20 51 115
2017 Female gender 22 21 29 15 8 1 3 24 45 153
2014 Male gender 26 27 30 9 7 0 1 16 54 106
2014 Female gender 27 37 25 4 5 1 1 9 66 151
2011 Male gender 12 32 31 18 4 1 1 22 46 152
2011 Female gender 18 30 32 12 4 1 3 17 50 169
2008 Male gender 13 31 28 18 6 1 3 26 45 147
2008 Female gender 8 24 28 27 7 3 3 36 34 190

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 Male gender 12 20 23 35 8 1 2 44 33 91
2018 Female gender 12 28 29 17 9 1 2 28 42 131
2017 Male gender 7 22 20 34 16 1 1 50 29 115
2017 Female gender 13 22 24 22 12 2 5 36 38 156
2014 Male gender 9 21 29 21 18 1 0 40 31 105
2014 Female gender 13 29 27 16 7 3 5 25 45 150
2011 Male gender 7 21 31 23 10 6 2 37 30 152
2011 Female gender 8 28 32 17 10 2 2 29 38 169
2008 Male gender 7 18 28 24 17 2 3 43 27 147
2008 Female gender 4 17 25 30 16 5 3 49 23 187

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 Male gender 21 32 31 8 6 2 1 14 54 91
2018 Female gender 16 26 39 11 3 1 3 15 44 131
2017 Male gender 23 33 30 9 5 0 0 14 56 115
2017 Female gender 11 27 37 10 7 4 4 18 41 155
2014 Male gender 23 32 30 10 2 3 0 12 57 106
2014 Female gender 16 31 38 9 3 1 2 13 48 151
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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 Male gender 19 53 15 3 5 2 2 75 9 91
2018 Female gender 17 37 18 12 4 7 4 62 18 130
2017 Male gender 35 31 11 8 8 5 3 71 18 115
2017 Female gender 28 30 17 11 6 4 3 63 19 156
2014 Male gender 26 31 16 8 8 5 5 64 19 106
2014 Female gender 29 30 18 7 6 3 6 66 15 151

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 Male gender 53 37 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 91
2018 Female gender 45 36 9 9 1 0 0 81 10 130
2017 Male gender 51 32 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 115
2017 Female gender 44 34 10 7 5 1 0 79 12 156
2014 Male gender 46 37 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 106
2014 Female gender 49 32 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 151

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 Male gender 17 33 16 7 8 14 4 61 19 91
2018 Female gender 11 26 20 11 5 20 8 50 22 130
2017 Male gender 13 30 18 14 9 9 7 52 27 115
2017 Female gender 11 20 23 9 7 23 6 44 23 156
2014 Male gender 9 34 18 14 9 13 3 51 28 106
2014 Female gender 11 23 20 16 5 18 7 46 27 151

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 Male gender 55 40 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 91
2018 Female gender 46 40 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 131
2017 Male gender 50 38 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 115
2017 Female gender 42 44 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 156
2014 Male gender 47 41 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 106
2014 Female gender 40 48 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 151

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 Male gender 38 47 11 2 1 1 0 86 3 91
2018 Female gender 36 45 15 4 0 0 0 82 4 131
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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 Male gender 37 45 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 91
2018 Female gender 31 46 14 6 2 1 1 78 8 131
2017 Male gender 34 37 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 115
2017 Female gender 36 42 14 4 4 0 0 79 7 156
2014 Male gender 33 48 11 5 4 0 0 80 8 106
2014 Female gender 33 47 12 3 2 0 2 82 6 151
2011 Male gender 35 38 17 7 1 1 1 75 8 152
2011 Female gender 34 42 13 5 5 0 1 76 10 169
2008 Male gender 29 34 22 8 7 0 1 63 15 147
2008 Female gender 27 41 15 8 8 1 0 69 16 190

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 Male gender 46 37 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 91
2018 Female gender 36 42 15 4 1 1 1 80 5 130
2017 Male gender 41 32 14 6 6 2 0 74 12 115
2017 Female gender 42 33 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 156
2014 Male gender 39 44 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 106
2014 Female gender 38 40 12 5 1 1 1 81 7 150
2011 Male gender 46 30 13 7 1 2 1 78 8 152
2011 Female gender 36 43 10 4 5 1 1 81 9 169
2008 Male gender 31 37 17 7 5 1 0 70 13 147
2008 Female gender 34 41 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 190

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 Male gender 45 40 6 7 1 0 1 86 8 91
2018 Female gender 31 50 10 6 1 1 1 82 7 130
2017 Male gender 45 34 8 7 7 0 0 79 14 115
2017 Female gender 39 38 14 8 1 1 0 77 8 156
2014 Male gender 34 50 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 106
2014 Female gender 40 41 9 9 1 0 1 81 10 151
2011 Male gender 39 37 13 9 1 1 1 78 9 152
2011 Female gender 36 44 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 169
2008 Male gender 29 39 20 7 5 0 0 68 12 147
2008 Female gender 34 41 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 190

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 Male gender 54 31 6 7 2 1 0 86 9 91
2018 Female gender 44 38 12 3 1 1 1 83 4 131
2017 Male gender 47 27 11 6 8 0 1 74 15 115
2017 Female gender 45 31 12 5 6 2 0 77 11 156

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 Male gender 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 91
2018 Female gender 39 36 15 8 1 0 1 76 9 130
2017 Male gender 44 27 15 7 6 1 0 72 13 115
2017 Female gender 43 32 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 155
2014 Male gender 41 41 7 9 3 0 0 82 11 106
2014 Female gender 47 38 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 151
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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 Male gender 22 43 8 8 3 3 14 78 13 39
2018 Female gender 23 28 15 12 3 7 12 62 19 32
2017 Male gender 15 49 18 3 3 0 14 73 6 45
2017 Female gender 22 36 15 8 2 6 11 69 13 39
2014 Male gender 15 53 22 4 0 0 7 73 4 27
2014 Female gender 20 49 7 10 0 6 9 80 12 30

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 Male gender 19 42 18 5 8 9 0 66 13 91
2018 Female gender 16 36 25 10 4 9 0 57 16 131
2017 Male gender 25 44 15 6 5 6 0 74 11 115
2017 Female gender 22 38 20 9 5 6 0 64 15 156
2014 Male gender 19 48 19 7 5 3 0 68 12 106
2014 Female gender 19 49 12 7 3 9 0 75 11 150
2011 Male gender 21 31 21 12 7 7 0 56 21 151
2011 Female gender 17 30 23 14 8 9 1 51 23 169

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 Male gender 18 32 33 11 6 0 0 50 17 91
2018 Female gender 16 44 19 11 6 2 0 62 18 131
2017 Male gender 24 43 17 9 6 1 0 68 15 115
2017 Female gender 20 38 24 10 5 3 0 60 15 155
2014 Male gender 16 39 28 10 8 0 0 55 18 106
2014 Female gender 18 39 25 10 5 2 1 59 16 151
2011 Male gender 11 28 22 20 14 4 0 41 36 152
2011 Female gender 9 29 28 20 12 3 0 39 33 168
2008 Male gender 12 42 22 14 7 1 0 55 22 147
2008 Female gender 15 46 23 8 6 2 0 61 15 190

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 Male gender 15 21 45 12 4 2 0 37 17 90
2018 Female gender 14 31 31 12 8 5 0 47 20 130
2017 Male gender 11 40 29 13 5 2 0 52 18 113
2017 Female gender 16 33 26 14 4 8 0 53 19 156
2014 Male gender 13 29 33 17 5 4 0 44 22 106
2014 Female gender 9 42 27 14 2 5 1 54 17 150
2011 Male gender 7 25 28 25 11 3 0 33 38 152
2011 Female gender 4 29 32 21 9 5 0 35 31 168
2008 Male gender 7 39 27 20 5 2 0 47 26 147
2008 Female gender 9 44 25 13 5 4 0 55 19 190

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 Male gender 17 31 34 11 8 0 0 47 19 90
2018 Female gender 13 42 22 16 7 2 0 55 23 130
2017 Male gender 21 39 26 8 5 1 0 61 13 115
2017 Female gender 21 41 23 8 4 3 0 64 12 156
2014 Male gender 11 51 22 14 2 0 0 62 16 106
2014 Female gender 14 51 19 11 3 2 0 67 14 151
2011 Male gender 7 26 24 25 14 3 0 35 41 152
2011 Female gender 7 26 31 22 14 2 0 33 36 168
2008 Male gender 14 45 21 19 2 0 0 58 21 146
2008 Female gender 16 45 22 12 5 1 0 61 17 190
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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 Male gender 17 39 27 11 5 0 0 56 17 90
2018 Female gender 18 56 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 131
2017 Male gender 21 52 15 8 4 0 0 73 11 115
2017 Female gender 32 49 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 156
2014 Male gender 24 50 14 11 1 0 0 73 12 106
2014 Female gender 27 55 14 2 1 1 0 83 3 151
2011 Male gender 15 38 19 21 6 1 0 53 27 152
2011 Female gender 14 48 21 13 4 1 0 63 17 169

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 Male gender 23 49 8 11 4 3 1 76 16 90
2018 Female gender 27 41 13 14 4 1 0 69 18 131
2017 Male gender 31 42 11 13 3 0 1 74 15 115
2017 Female gender 36 38 12 12 0 3 0 76 12 156
2014 Male gender 30 49 6 7 7 1 0 80 13 106
2014 Female gender 29 39 12 12 4 3 0 71 16 151
2011 Male gender 36 43 8 6 4 3 0 82 10 152
2011 Female gender 28 53 10 4 3 2 0 82 8 168
2008 Male gender 27 44 12 14 3 1 0 72 16 147
2008 Female gender 32 43 11 7 4 3 1 78 11 190

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 Male gender 21 43 27 6 2 0 0 65 8 89
2018 Female gender 20 42 21 12 2 3 0 63 15 129

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 Male gender 14 24 26 16 11 9 0 41 30 91
2018 Female gender 10 24 24 19 8 11 4 41 31 131
2017 Male gender 14 22 26 13 13 6 6 41 30 115
2017 Female gender 9 26 22 13 12 11 6 42 31 156
2014 Male gender 8 26 17 17 16 15 1 41 39 106
2014 Female gender 8 24 16 19 13 14 6 40 39 151
2011 Male gender 9 20 25 22 9 11 4 35 36 152
2011 Female gender 9 19 23 18 12 16 3 35 37 169

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 Male gender 14 47 18 15 6 0 0 61 21 90
2018 Female gender 20 43 24 8 5 1 0 63 13 131
2017 Male gender 22 50 18 7 3 0 0 72 9 115
2017 Female gender 31 41 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 156
2014 Male gender 21 42 22 11 3 0 2 64 14 106
2014 Female gender 31 37 12 16 1 3 0 70 17 151
2011 Male gender 17 45 24 12 1 1 0 63 13 151
2011 Female gender 20 47 20 9 2 1 0 68 11 169
2008 Male gender 18 46 22 9 3 1 1 65 12 147
2008 Female gender 34 44 13 8 1 0 0 78 10 189

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 Male gender 12 26 29 24 8 1 0 38 32 91
2018 Female gender 11 24 27 19 15 2 2 36 36 131
2017 Male gender 12 35 18 20 13 1 1 48 33 115
2017 Female gender 14 24 16 23 14 5 4 42 41 156
2014 Male gender 8 25 29 15 15 4 4 37 32 106
2014 Female gender 10 20 22 30 11 2 5 33 44 151
2011 Male gender 9 26 18 27 15 2 3 37 44 152
2011 Female gender 8 25 27 21 13 4 2 35 36 169
2008 Male gender 8 35 15 24 14 1 3 45 40 147
2008 Female gender 10 34 20 21 9 2 4 47 31 189

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 Male gender 18 38 31 9 1 3 0 57 11 90
2018 Female gender 13 42 33 5 1 7 0 58 6 131
2017 Male gender 15 42 24 10 8 1 0 57 18 115
2017 Female gender 20 35 27 11 3 4 0 56 15 156

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 Male gender 30 49 13 1 1 6 0 84 2 91
2018 Female gender 26 54 12 5 1 1 0 81 7 131
2017 Male gender 36 44 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 115
2017 Female gender 30 47 15 1 2 4 1 81 3 155
2014 Male gender 34 46 15 1 1 2 1 82 2 106
2014 Female gender 33 49 10 5 1 3 0 84 6 151

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 Male gender 26 59 4 7 0 3 0 89 7 90
2018 Female gender 29 46 18 4 2 1 0 77 5 130
2017 Male gender 28 58 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 115
2017 Female gender 30 53 9 6 1 2 0 84 7 156
2014 Male gender 35 42 15 4 2 2 0 79 6 106
2014 Female gender 24 55 11 5 0 5 0 83 5 151
2011 Male gender 25 47 15 5 4 4 0 75 9 152
2011 Female gender 23 45 19 8 3 2 0 70 11 169

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 Male gender 36 48 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 91
2018 Female gender 34 55 9 1 2 0 0 89 2 130
2017 Male gender 39 42 10 5 4 0 0 81 8 115
2017 Female gender 35 49 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 155
2014 Male gender 33 54 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 106
2014 Female gender 34 53 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 151
2011 Male gender 24 47 15 8 4 1 0 72 12 152
2011 Female gender 24 46 17 7 5 1 0 71 12 169
2008 Male gender 27 48 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 147
2008 Female gender 28 58 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 189

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 Male gender 33 40 18 8 1 0 0 73 10 91
2018 Female gender 29 42 21 7 1 0 0 70 8 130
2017 Male gender 37 32 16 6 7 1 0 70 14 115
2017 Female gender 30 35 20 12 1 2 0 66 13 156
2014 Male gender 21 43 22 10 4 0 0 64 13 106
2014 Female gender 22 55 16 5 2 0 0 77 8 151
2011 Male gender 16 39 25 12 6 3 0 56 18 151
2011 Female gender 14 40 28 11 5 2 0 55 17 167

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 Male gender 28 43 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 91
2018 Female gender 29 44 18 7 2 0 0 73 8 130
2017 Male gender 39 31 20 5 5 1 0 70 10 115
2017 Female gender 29 39 21 9 2 0 0 69 11 156
2014 Male gender 20 49 20 9 3 0 0 69 11 106
2014 Female gender 24 55 15 4 2 0 0 78 7 151
2011 Male gender 15 39 22 18 5 1 0 54 23 152
2011 Female gender 13 44 26 11 5 2 0 58 16 166
2008 Male gender 20 46 21 11 2 1 0 66 13 147
2008 Female gender 27 49 15 7 3 0 0 76 9 190

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 Male gender 31 29 21 13 3 3 0 62 17 91
2018 Female gender 28 31 21 12 4 4 1 62 16 131
2017 Male gender 31 28 18 12 8 3 0 61 21 115
2017 Female gender 31 22 20 11 5 10 0 60 18 155
2014 Male gender 20 34 23 10 7 6 0 57 19 106
2014 Female gender 26 38 16 9 7 5 1 67 16 151
2011 Male gender 19 32 21 13 9 6 1 54 24 152
2011 Female gender 17 28 23 18 6 7 1 49 26 167
2008 Male gender 19 35 23 10 6 6 1 58 17 147
2008 Female gender 29 31 16 12 3 8 1 66 17 190
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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 Male gender 24 48 28 91
2018 Female gender 29 41 30 130
2017 Male gender 29 46 26 115
2017 Female gender 28 39 33 156
2014 Male gender 26 42 33 106
2014 Female gender 26 38 36 151
2011 Male gender 31 34 34 152
2011 Female gender 30 39 32 169

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 Male gender 9 26 50 5 5 4 22
2018 Female gender 14 18 46 8 6 7 37
2017 Male gender 24 18 46 6 0 6 32
2017 Female gender 19 9 44 4 12 12 44
2014 Male gender 8 19 39 18 9999 18 28
2014 Female gender 21 13 34 8 9999 25 39
2011 Male gender 17 4 54 15 9999 11 48
2011 Female gender 13 12 54 12 9999 8 50
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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 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 Male gender 13 17 18 6 1 36 9 55 12 90
2018 Female gender 10 16 19 4 3 39 8 49 14 130
2017 Male gender 14 22 21 5 5 25 8 54 15 115
2017 Female gender 11 18 15 5 5 33 12 52 20 155
2014 Male gender 9 21 16 5 5 36 8 55 17 106
2014 Female gender 8 12 17 5 3 39 17 44 19 151

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 Male gender 18 45 21 5 0 11 1 71 6 90
2018 Female gender 19 43 16 6 1 12 2 72 9 130
2017 Male gender 25 41 16 7 3 8 0 72 11 114
2017 Female gender 23 48 16 7 2 4 1 74 9 156
2014 Male gender 18 36 21 4 3 17 1 65 9 106
2014 Female gender 14 35 21 6 2 21 1 63 10 150
2011 Male gender 25 49 18 5 1 2 0 76 6 151
2011 Female gender 24 51 17 2 2 5 0 78 4 167
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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 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 Male gender 12 17 21 2 1 38 8 55 6 91
2018 Female gender 10 18 18 2 3 40 8 55 10 130
2017 Male gender 13 24 15 4 1 32 11 65 8 115
2017 Female gender 14 18 16 4 4 35 9 57 14 156
2014 Male gender 12 25 15 3 1 35 10 67 6 106
2014 Female gender 7 9 16 4 0 50 14 44 11 151

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 Male gender 20 40 26 4 1 10 0 66 5 91
2018 Female gender 18 44 16 6 1 12 2 73 9 130
2017 Male gender 23 39 19 4 2 12 1 72 7 114
2017 Female gender 24 42 21 3 1 8 1 73 5 155
2014 Male gender 21 34 24 3 1 17 1 67 4 106
2014 Female gender 14 33 19 3 0 26 4 68 5 150
2011 Male gender 27 46 13 5 1 8 0 79 6 152
2011 Female gender 24 52 16 1 1 7 0 82 2 169
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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 Male gender 32 35 16 10 6 0 1 67 16 91
2018 Female gender 38 31 15 7 5 1 3 72 12 129
2017 Male gender 39 20 18 12 7 1 3 61 20 114
2017 Female gender 40 22 17 6 10 0 5 65 17 156

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 Male gender 8 19 41 20 12 0 0 27 32 91
2018 Female gender 14 21 36 19 9 0 0 35 29 130
2017 Male gender 9 29 35 18 10 0 0 37 28 115
2017 Female gender 13 28 30 19 10 0 0 42 28 156

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 Male gender 9 19 38 23 11 0 0 29 34 91
2018 Female gender 13 16 36 28 7 0 0 29 35 130
2017 Male gender 11 24 30 26 9 1 0 35 35 115
2017 Female gender 13 31 30 17 9 0 1 43 26 155

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 Male gender 12 16 32 29 10 1 1 29 39 91
2018 Female gender 10 25 28 19 16 2 1 36 35 129
2017 Male gender 14 22 32 23 8 0 1 36 32 115
2017 Female gender 20 22 27 18 13 0 0 42 31 154

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 Male gender 21 37 27 8 5 1 1 59 13 91
2018 Female gender 39 27 20 7 5 0 1 67 12 130
2017 Male gender 32 23 28 6 3 0 7 59 10 113
2017 Female gender 38 27 17 11 4 0 3 67 16 154

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 Male gender 23 33 28 11 5 0 0 56 16 89
2018 Female gender 26 27 25 13 8 1 1 53 21 129
2017 Male gender 24 32 22 13 9 0 0 56 22 115
2017 Female gender 24 32 22 13 8 0 1 57 21 155

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 Male gender 13 32 40 10 3 1 0 46 13 88
2018 Female gender 20 35 29 12 3 0 1 56 15 131
2017 Male gender 16 34 32 15 2 0 0 51 17 115
2017 Female gender 23 32 28 11 5 0 1 56 16 155

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 Male gender 9 24 35 22 11 0 0 32 33 88
2018 Female gender 15 24 40 14 6 0 1 39 21 131
2017 Male gender 11 28 30 23 9 0 0 39 32 115
2017 Female gender 19 27 31 13 9 0 1 46 23 156

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 Male gender 11 37 28 14 10 0 0 48 24 88
2018 Female gender 17 35 27 13 8 0 1 52 21 130
2017 Male gender 21 30 25 20 5 0 0 50 25 115
2017 Female gender 21 32 18 23 5 0 0 53 29 156

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 Male gender 14 30 32 18 7 0 0 44 24 88
2018 Female gender 29 32 18 13 7 1 0 62 20 131
2017 Male gender 18 32 24 20 6 0 0 50 26 115
2017 Female gender 23 38 21 9 7 1 2 62 17 156

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 Male gender 55 21 13 2 8 0 0 76 10 88
2018 Female gender 52 17 16 8 6 0 1 69 14 131
2017 Male gender 56 23 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 115
2017 Female gender 58 21 11 6 3 0 2 80 9 155

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 Male gender 68 17 5 0 3 1 5 91 4 88
2018 Female gender 73 15 8 0 2 0 3 90 2 131

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 Male gender 80 10 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 87
2018 Female gender 74 13 6 2 1 0 3 90 4 129
2017 Male gender 66 12 2 9 6 1 4 83 15 115
2017 Female gender 72 7 8 6 2 1 5 83 9 155

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 Male gender 58 22 13 4 1 0 1 81 5 91
2018 Female gender 55 27 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 127
2017 Male gender 64 18 7 7 2 0 2 84 9 115
2017 Female gender 51 28 10 8 1 0 2 81 9 155

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 Male gender 60 17 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 90
2018 Female gender 58 25 9 5 2 0 1 83 7 127
2017 Male gender 55 14 9 12 5 1 4 73 18 114
2017 Female gender 59 18 8 8 5 0 1 78 14 155

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 Male gender 55 14 11 2 0 0 18 84 2 91
2018 Female gender 53 8 6 4 1 1 27 85 6 127
2017 Male gender 46 14 8 4 2 0 26 80 8 114
2017 Female gender 54 8 3 3 1 0 32 91 5 155

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 Male gender 73 18 5 1 0 0 3 93 1 91
2018 Female gender 75 14 4 2 1 0 4 92 3 126
2017 Male gender 72 17 4 2 0 0 6 94 2 114
2017 Female gender 71 13 8 2 1 0 6 89 3 155

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 Male gender 67 15 8 2 1 0 7 87 4 91
2018 Female gender 68 11 5 9 5 0 3 81 14 126
2017 Male gender 68 11 9 4 4 0 4 83 8 115
2017 Female gender 61 11 7 9 8 0 5 75 17 155

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 Male gender 52 24 16 3 1 0 4 79 5 91
2018 Female gender 49 25 14 8 1 0 4 77 9 127
2017 Male gender 51 31 8 5 1 0 4 85 6 115
2017 Female gender 50 22 19 5 2 0 2 74 7 154

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 Male gender 9 24 46 17 3 0 0 34 20 91
2018 Female gender 9 22 51 15 2 0 0 31 18 131
2017 Male gender 9 31 38 18 3 1 0 40 21 115
2017 Female gender 9 23 45 18 4 0 1 33 22 156

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 Male gender 4 19 37 27 12 0 0 40 24 91
2018 Female gender 5 15 43 29 9 0 0 37 20 131
2017 Male gender 4 21 36 26 13 0 1 39 25 115
2017 Female gender 2 23 39 25 11 0 0 36 25 156

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 Male gender 18 45 29 3 1 3 0 65 4 91
2018 Female gender 15 52 22 9 0 2 0 69 9 131
2017 Male gender 19 52 18 4 5 2 0 72 9 115
2017 Female gender 17 50 25 5 1 1 1 68 6 156

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 Male gender 17 48 23 9 2 1 0 65 12 91
2018 Female gender 18 44 20 14 4 1 0 62 18 130
2017 Male gender 12 50 17 11 8 1 0 63 20 114
2017 Female gender 13 45 16 19 4 3 0 60 24 156
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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 Male gender 40 30 21 8 1 0 0 40 60 91
2018 Female gender 49 26 14 3 8 0 1 49 51 131
2017 Male gender 37 24 18 10 6 5 0 39 61 115
2017 Female gender 49 20 14 5 9 1 2 51 49 156

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 Male gender 15 55
2018 Female gender 22 65
2017 Male gender 19 65
2017 Female gender 22 74

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 Male gender 42 55
2018 Female gender 28 65
2017 Male gender 31 65
2017 Female gender 36 74

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 Male gender 27 55
2018 Female gender 23 65
2017 Male gender 17 65
2017 Female gender 27 74

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 Male gender 38 55
2018 Female gender 31 65
2017 Male gender 49 65
2017 Female gender 44 74

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 Male gender 12 55
2018 Female gender 11 65
2017 Male gender 9 65
2017 Female gender 6 74

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 Male gender 22 55
2018 Female gender 29 65

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 55
2018 Female gender 32 65
2017 Male gender 44 65
2017 Female gender 47 74

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 Male gender 11 60 9 9 4 8 55
2018 Female gender 9 62 7 4 9 9 63
2017 Male gender 14 61 16 6 2 2 66
2017 Female gender 7 61 6 12 5 9 73

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 71 29 54
2018 Female gender 67 33 64

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 Male gender 16 51 18 10 0 0 5 70 11 55
2018 Female gender 44 25 6 9 7 1 8 76 18 64
2017 Male gender 28 38 12 11 8 0 3 68 19 66
2017 Female gender 43 24 9 13 5 1 5 71 19 74

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 Male gender 6 11 21 15 4 4 41 29 34 55
2018 Female gender 11 12 7 11 13 4 42 42 45 65
2017 Male gender 4 12 10 10 13 9 42 32 47 66
2017 Female gender 5 9 5 10 24 3 45 26 65 74

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 Male gender 61 12 11 2 3 1 10 82 6 90
2018 Female gender 55 10 8 2 6 2 17 79 11 130
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