2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council 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 41 37 12 7 2 0 0 78 10 124
2018 Female gender 35 47 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 227
2017 Male gender 31 41 12 15 1 0 0 72 16 114
2017 Female gender 41 42 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 247
2014 Male gender 22 38 17 12 10 0 0 61 23 115
2014 Female gender 32 38 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 227

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 39 43 11 6 2 0 0 82 7 123
2018 Female gender 40 45 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 225
2017 Male gender 43 40 12 3 3 0 0 83 5 114
2017 Female gender 41 46 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 247
2014 Male gender 38 44 9 4 4 0 0 83 9 115
2014 Female gender 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 227

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 48 39 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 123
2018 Female gender 48 38 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 227
2017 Male gender 55 34 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 114
2017 Female gender 53 33 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 247
2014 Male gender 50 32 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 115
2014 Female gender 53 32 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 227

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 56 28 10 5 1 0 0 85 6 124
2018 Female gender 59 29 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 227
2017 Male gender 48 37 10 2 3 0 1 86 4 114
2017 Female gender 59 28 4 8 2 0 0 87 9 246
2014 Male gender 43 30 16 7 2 1 2 75 9 114
2014 Female gender 44 34 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 227

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 37 39 17 4 2 0 0 76 7 124
2018 Female gender 47 36 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 227
2017 Male gender 43 47 4 5 2 0 0 89 6 113
2017 Female gender 45 42 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 247
2014 Male gender 30 50 11 3 5 0 0 80 9 115
2014 Female gender 38 45 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 227

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 30 39 14 12 5 0 0 70 17 123
2018 Female gender 35 37 11 9 7 1 0 72 16 226
2017 Male gender 33 35 17 12 3 0 0 68 15 113
2017 Female gender 36 36 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 247
2014 Male gender 29 39 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 115
2014 Female gender 29 37 15 14 5 0 0 66 19 227

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 31 45 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 122
2018 Female gender 36 50 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 227
2017 Male gender 33 43 15 5 4 0 0 76 10 113
2017 Female gender 40 44 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 247

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 60 29 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 124
2018 Female gender 58 34 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 226
2017 Male gender 52 34 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 113
2017 Female gender 53 40 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 246
2014 Male gender 47 47 2 2 3 0 0 94 4 115
2014 Female gender 55 36 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 227

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 34 45 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 125
2018 Female gender 41 37 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 225
2017 Male gender 33 47 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 113
2017 Female gender 40 39 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 247

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 50 34 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 122
2018 Female gender 59 31 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 225
2017 Male gender 61 33 4 0 3 0 0 93 3 114
2017 Female gender 62 32 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 247
2014 Male gender 54 36 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 115
2014 Female gender 68 25 5 1 0 0 0 93 2 227

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 34 45 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 124
2018 Female gender 36 42 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 226
2017 Male gender 40 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 114
2017 Female gender 42 41 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 247
2014 Male gender 28 47 10 11 3 0 0 75 15 115
2014 Female gender 29 45 14 9 2 0 0 74 12 227

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 39 38 15 6 2 0 0 77 7 123
2018 Female gender 46 31 12 9 2 0 0 78 11 225
2017 Male gender 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 114
2017 Female gender 46 35 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 246
2014 Male gender 32 44 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 115
2014 Female gender 38 43 9 5 3 0 1 82 8 227

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 39 44 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 125
2018 Female gender 44 34 13 8 1 0 0 78 9 224
2017 Male gender 42 39 15 3 3 0 0 80 5 114
2017 Female gender 42 39 11 8 2 0 0 80 9 247
2014 Male gender 33 38 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 115
2014 Female gender 35 42 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 227

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 44 38 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 124
2018 Female gender 54 34 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 226
2017 Male gender 48 42 6 2 3 0 0 90 4 114
2017 Female gender 53 38 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 247
2014 Male gender 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 115
2014 Female gender 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 227

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 48 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 125
2018 Female gender 44 32 15 8 1 0 0 76 9 227
2017 Male gender 38 38 19 3 2 0 0 76 5 114
2017 Female gender 44 32 17 5 2 0 0 77 7 247
2014 Male gender 34 45 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 115
2014 Female gender 35 37 16 10 2 0 0 71 12 227

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 3 18 46 19 11 2 0 31 22 124
2018 Female gender 4 22 39 24 11 0 1 35 26 225
2017 Male gender 6 14 42 27 8 0 3 36 21 114
2017 Female gender 4 19 43 22 11 0 1 34 23 246
2014 Male gender 3 30 33 23 8 2 1 32 34 115
2014 Female gender 5 20 40 23 10 0 3 33 26 226

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 8 13 35 26 16 2 0 43 21 124
2018 Female gender 3 13 34 30 16 3 0 48 17 225
2017 Male gender 7 21 21 30 18 1 2 49 29 114
2017 Female gender 3 15 25 25 24 5 3 54 19 245
2014 Male gender 4 21 25 32 16 1 1 48 26 115
2014 Female gender 6 11 28 27 20 4 4 51 18 226

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 8 18 34 29 8 1 2 38 27 124
2018 Female gender 9 20 36 23 8 1 1 33 30 223
2017 Male gender 5 20 41 20 11 0 4 32 26 114
2017 Female gender 11 22 30 24 10 2 1 35 34 247
2014 Male gender 10 24 26 26 10 2 1 37 36 115
2014 Female gender 8 25 34 21 10 1 3 32 34 226

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 5 14 35 23 20 2 0 45 19 123
2018 Female gender 2 11 36 37 12 2 0 50 13 223
2017 Male gender 3 15 28 38 15 0 2 54 18 114
2017 Female gender 3 12 34 34 15 1 2 51 15 245
2014 Male gender 6 21 37 23 13 1 0 36 27 115
2014 Female gender 4 15 39 30 11 0 1 42 19 225

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 8 23 34 20 11 4 0 32 33 124
2018 Female gender 8 20 33 23 14 2 1 38 28 226
2017 Male gender 13 20 31 19 14 1 3 34 34 114
2017 Female gender 5 22 31 23 13 2 5 38 28 246
2014 Male gender 20 34 23 17 4 2 0 22 55 115
2014 Female gender 15 23 37 13 8 0 4 22 40 226

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 9 22 28 25 13 3 0 39 32 123
2018 Female gender 9 21 32 23 12 2 1 36 31 223
2017 Male gender 8 19 25 34 11 2 1 46 28 114
2017 Female gender 8 21 31 20 14 4 3 36 30 245
2014 Male gender 7 14 30 30 16 3 0 47 22 114
2014 Female gender 8 17 35 24 11 1 4 37 26 226

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 9 22 33 24 10 2 0 35 32 124
2018 Female gender 8 17 42 22 10 2 0 32 25 225
2017 Male gender 9 19 42 21 7 1 2 28 29 114
2017 Female gender 7 17 41 19 11 2 2 31 26 245
2014 Male gender 8 23 39 16 10 3 1 27 32 115
2014 Female gender 7 22 33 26 10 1 1 37 29 226
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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 32 34 19 6 2 5 2 70 10 125
2018 Female gender 25 41 12 11 3 4 4 71 15 226
2017 Male gender 39 29 11 8 4 6 3 75 14 114
2017 Female gender 29 32 13 11 6 3 7 67 19 247
2014 Male gender 33 32 15 9 3 4 3 71 13 115
2014 Female gender 29 32 13 10 7 4 5 67 19 227

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 52 33 8 6 1 0 0 86 6 125
2018 Female gender 47 39 6 4 4 0 0 87 8 227
2017 Male gender 53 30 7 8 1 2 0 84 9 114
2017 Female gender 51 35 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 246
2014 Male gender 52 32 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 114
2014 Female gender 45 35 5 10 4 0 0 80 15 227

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 20 29 18 11 8 13 1 57 22 125
2018 Female gender 12 24 18 19 9 16 3 44 34 227
2017 Male gender 21 18 19 15 10 14 3 47 30 114
2017 Female gender 9 26 12 18 9 25 2 48 36 247
2014 Male gender 16 26 12 18 11 15 1 50 35 115
2014 Female gender 11 23 15 25 11 12 4 40 43 227

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 59 28 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 125
2018 Female gender 62 32 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 227
2017 Male gender 57 28 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 114
2017 Female gender 59 33 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 247
2014 Male gender 53 37 6 2 2 0 0 90 3 115
2014 Female gender 52 36 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 226

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 48 38 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 125
2018 Female gender 51 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 227
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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 44 42 5 6 3 1 0 86 9 124
2018 Female gender 46 37 8 6 3 0 1 84 8 226
2017 Male gender 43 35 10 7 3 0 2 79 10 114
2017 Female gender 53 29 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 247
2014 Male gender 39 40 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 115
2014 Female gender 41 36 7 11 3 1 0 78 14 227

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 56 32 5 4 2 2 0 89 6 123
2018 Female gender 56 31 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 225
2017 Male gender 56 23 11 5 2 1 2 82 7 114
2017 Female gender 59 25 6 7 2 2 0 85 9 247
2014 Male gender 50 24 18 3 4 0 0 74 8 115
2014 Female gender 46 36 9 4 3 0 1 83 8 227

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 49 31 12 5 2 1 0 81 6 124
2018 Female gender 53 34 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 226
2017 Male gender 50 29 12 7 2 0 1 79 9 114
2017 Female gender 52 29 7 9 2 1 0 82 11 246
2014 Male gender 42 32 16 7 3 1 0 75 10 115
2014 Female gender 44 37 7 8 4 0 0 82 11 227

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 59 25 9 7 0 1 0 85 7 124
2018 Female gender 63 27 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 226
2017 Male gender 63 20 8 5 3 1 1 84 8 114
2017 Female gender 65 24 6 2 2 1 0 90 5 245

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 49 34 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 124
2018 Female gender 60 25 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 225
2017 Male gender 57 28 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 114
2017 Female gender 62 23 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 247
2014 Male gender 44 35 10 8 3 0 0 79 10 115
2014 Female gender 52 28 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 227
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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 37 10 12 8 4 8 67 22 51
2018 Female gender 24 35 8 11 3 5 14 73 17 74
2017 Male gender 21 38 11 9 13 0 8 64 24 46
2017 Female gender 29 29 11 12 4 2 13 69 19 81
2014 Male gender 31 29 20 8 2 2 8 67 11 51
2014 Female gender 28 38 10 8 3 3 10 76 12 78

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 43 31 18 3 3 2 0 75 6 124
2018 Female gender 41 43 7 7 0 1 0 85 8 227
2017 Male gender 36 36 14 4 4 3 3 77 8 114
2017 Female gender 42 36 10 5 2 4 1 82 7 246
2014 Male gender 33 35 16 5 5 5 1 72 11 115
2014 Female gender 38 42 6 7 5 2 0 81 13 227

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 36 26 18 12 5 2 1 64 17 124
2018 Female gender 33 43 11 9 2 2 0 78 11 226
2017 Male gender 34 34 18 7 6 0 1 69 13 114
2017 Female gender 34 42 13 6 2 2 1 78 8 245
2014 Male gender 29 35 17 12 5 2 0 65 18 115
2014 Female gender 33 43 11 7 4 2 0 78 11 227

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 24 31 22 14 7 2 0 56 21 124
2018 Female gender 22 42 15 13 4 4 0 67 18 225
2017 Male gender 23 31 30 8 7 1 1 54 15 114
2017 Female gender 22 42 16 12 3 5 1 68 16 245
2014 Male gender 16 36 26 11 7 3 0 54 19 115
2014 Female gender 23 48 12 9 4 3 0 73 14 227

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 42 19 14 7 0 0 59 22 124
2018 Female gender 15 47 14 18 4 1 0 62 23 227
2017 Male gender 26 31 23 10 8 1 1 58 18 114
2017 Female gender 21 41 16 14 5 2 0 64 20 246
2014 Male gender 16 37 17 24 3 3 0 54 28 115
2014 Female gender 21 40 15 16 7 1 0 61 23 227
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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 31 44 15 7 2 1 0 75 9 123
2018 Female gender 38 45 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 227
2017 Male gender 31 44 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 114
2017 Female gender 39 46 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 246
2014 Male gender 31 46 16 4 1 2 0 79 5 115
2014 Female gender 42 42 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 227

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 36 34 15 7 3 3 2 74 11 123
2018 Female gender 25 46 10 12 3 4 1 74 15 227
2017 Male gender 41 29 13 9 5 3 1 72 15 114
2017 Female gender 38 28 14 11 5 2 1 69 17 246
2014 Male gender 31 37 13 9 4 5 1 72 14 115
2014 Female gender 44 31 9 10 2 4 1 78 12 227

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 36 40 17 4 2 1 0 76 7 124
2018 Female gender 40 43 11 3 1 0 0 84 5 225

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 17 26 24 11 7 12 2 50 22 124
2018 Female gender 18 25 21 13 8 12 3 50 25 227
2017 Male gender 14 22 25 16 11 9 3 41 31 114
2017 Female gender 15 23 17 12 13 15 4 47 31 247
2014 Male gender 13 19 22 20 12 11 3 37 38 115
2014 Female gender 15 19 17 21 12 12 4 41 39 227

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 29 32 20 14 4 1 0 61 19 123
2018 Female gender 26 42 15 12 4 1 0 69 16 225
2017 Male gender 25 43 12 9 9 2 1 70 18 114
2017 Female gender 31 40 12 10 3 2 1 73 14 246
2014 Male gender 12 35 24 18 8 3 0 48 27 115
2014 Female gender 22 38 13 15 11 1 0 61 26 227

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 23 26 23 17 9 1 2 50 26 123
2018 Female gender 17 30 16 21 12 2 2 49 34 226
2017 Male gender 13 37 14 17 15 1 3 52 33 114
2017 Female gender 22 30 14 16 12 4 2 55 30 247
2014 Male gender 11 27 19 22 19 2 0 39 42 115
2014 Female gender 16 30 14 20 15 2 3 48 37 226

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 28 44 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 122
2018 Female gender 27 43 18 7 3 3 0 71 10 227
2017 Male gender 26 42 16 12 4 1 0 69 16 113
2017 Female gender 26 45 17 5 2 6 0 75 8 246

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 46 35 14 1 0 2 1 84 2 124
2018 Female gender 46 41 8 3 1 2 0 89 4 223
2017 Male gender 40 34 16 5 2 3 0 76 7 114
2017 Female gender 44 37 12 2 2 4 0 84 4 244
2014 Male gender 37 30 21 5 1 5 1 71 6 115
2014 Female gender 48 34 11 2 1 4 0 86 3 227

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 54 30 12 1 2 0 0 85 3 124
2018 Female gender 52 35 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 225
2017 Male gender 45 35 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 113
2017 Female gender 45 43 4 5 1 2 0 90 6 246
2014 Male gender 43 43 10 3 2 0 0 85 4 115
2014 Female gender 51 38 7 3 0 1 0 89 4 227

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 62 27 7 1 2 0 0 89 3 124
2018 Female gender 64 29 4 2 0 0 0 93 3 225
2017 Male gender 62 27 8 3 1 0 0 88 3 114
2017 Female gender 58 35 4 1 1 0 0 93 2 246
2014 Male gender 60 30 10 1 0 0 0 90 1 115
2014 Female gender 65 27 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 226

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 45 41 11 1 2 1 0 87 3 122
2018 Female gender 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 223
2017 Male gender 55 30 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 114
2017 Female gender 55 34 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 247
2014 Male gender 37 37 20 5 1 0 0 74 6 115
2014 Female gender 50 37 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 227

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 41 40 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 124
2018 Female gender 55 34 6 4 1 0 0 89 4 223
2017 Male gender 52 33 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 114
2017 Female gender 55 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 247
2014 Male gender 36 41 16 6 1 1 0 77 7 115
2014 Female gender 51 34 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 227

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 32 30 21 9 6 2 0 64 15 124
2018 Female gender 47 28 15 4 3 3 0 77 8 225
2017 Male gender 37 30 15 6 9 1 1 69 16 114
2017 Female gender 46 27 16 4 4 2 0 75 8 246
2014 Male gender 34 30 15 13 7 2 0 65 20 115
2014 Female gender 42 28 16 9 3 2 0 71 12 227
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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 28 36 37 124
2018 Female gender 23 35 42 227
2017 Male gender 30 40 30 113
2017 Female gender 24 43 33 247
2014 Male gender 33 40 27 115
2014 Female gender 28 40 32 227

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 14 27 39 9 9 3 34
2018 Female gender 15 27 33 4 15 6 52
2017 Male gender 18 23 42 6 12 0 34
2017 Female gender 21 30 26 7 10 7 59
2014 Male gender 8 35 37 5 9999 15 38
2014 Female gender 17 31 27 13 9999 12 64
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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 Male gender 9 91 125
2018 Female gender 10 90 225

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 11
2018 Female gender 46 22

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 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 11
2018 Female gender 23 22

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 Male gender 54 11
2018 Female gender 41 22

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 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

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 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

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 Male gender 46 11
2018 Female gender 37 22

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 Male gender 0 11
2018 Female gender 0 22

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 Male gender 54 11
2018 Female gender 46 22

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 19 21 21 5 5 27 3 57 14 125
2018 Female gender 18 15 16 8 4 31 7 53 21 226
2017 Male gender 17 22 15 5 6 27 8 60 17 114
2017 Female gender 13 17 14 8 8 31 10 50 27 247
2014 Male gender 15 14 17 8 5 30 12 49 22 115
2014 Female gender 9 12 18 12 7 31 11 36 33 227

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 36 29 18 3 4 10 0 73 8 125
2018 Female gender 39 33 15 5 3 5 1 77 8 227
2017 Male gender 34 27 19 7 4 8 1 67 12 114
2017 Female gender 32 34 15 6 3 11 0 73 10 247
2014 Male gender 27 27 23 6 2 14 2 64 9 115
2014 Female gender 24 30 19 5 4 16 2 65 11 227
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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 25 19 19 2 2 27 7 66 5 124
2018 Female gender 18 18 17 3 4 34 7 59 12 226
2017 Male gender 19 18 15 1 3 34 10 66 8 114
2017 Female gender 17 13 13 3 3 40 12 62 12 247
2014 Male gender 15 14 15 2 1 40 13 62 6 114
2014 Female gender 15 12 16 4 1 41 12 57 9 226

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 44 31 12 1 2 10 1 83 3 124
2018 Female gender 37 37 14 2 4 5 1 79 6 225
2017 Male gender 41 23 18 2 3 11 2 74 6 114
2017 Female gender 34 35 12 4 2 11 1 79 7 247
2014 Male gender 29 31 19 2 1 17 3 74 3 114
2014 Female gender 32 26 18 2 2 19 3 73 5 227
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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 48 24 15 7 3 0 2 74 11 124
2018 Female gender 47 31 12 4 3 0 2 81 7 226
2017 Male gender 36 33 14 8 7 0 3 70 15 114
2017 Female gender 45 29 12 6 5 0 2 76 12 247

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 18 28 34 10 10 0 1 47 19 125
2018 Female gender 14 27 31 22 5 0 0 41 27 225
2017 Male gender 15 29 31 18 7 0 1 45 25 114
2017 Female gender 16 27 30 18 8 0 1 43 27 247

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 28 29 29 11 3 0 0 57 14 125
2018 Female gender 27 30 24 15 2 0 2 58 18 226
2017 Male gender 24 26 29 14 4 0 3 52 19 114
2017 Female gender 28 29 25 11 4 0 2 58 16 247

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 18 31 24 17 10 0 0 49 27 125
2018 Female gender 20 31 23 18 7 0 1 51 26 226
2017 Male gender 16 28 25 20 9 0 2 45 30 114
2017 Female gender 21 27 27 13 9 2 1 49 23 247

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 50 28 13 4 1 2 2 82 5 125
2018 Female gender 48 25 16 4 1 0 6 78 5 225
2017 Male gender 37 25 19 7 1 1 10 70 9 114
2017 Female gender 44 28 13 4 1 1 10 81 5 246

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 38 29 24 6 2 0 0 67 9 125
2018 Female gender 34 27 22 9 7 0 1 61 17 226
2017 Male gender 28 28 31 9 2 0 2 57 11 114
2017 Female gender 28 34 20 15 3 0 0 62 18 247

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 17 43 28 7 3 2 0 61 11 125
2018 Female gender 25 39 21 8 4 0 2 66 13 225
2017 Male gender 23 40 21 15 1 0 1 63 15 114
2017 Female gender 30 38 18 11 2 1 1 68 13 247

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 22 30 25 17 4 1 0 53 21 125
2018 Female gender 25 28 25 16 3 0 2 54 20 226
2017 Male gender 16 34 31 16 2 0 1 51 17 114
2017 Female gender 28 29 28 10 2 0 2 58 13 247

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 28 33 26 10 3 1 0 61 13 125
2018 Female gender 29 35 18 11 5 0 2 66 15 225
2017 Male gender 28 38 19 12 2 0 1 67 14 114
2017 Female gender 33 32 21 9 3 0 1 67 12 247

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 30 39 17 6 7 1 0 69 14 125
2018 Female gender 29 34 20 12 2 0 2 65 15 226
2017 Male gender 31 33 19 13 3 0 2 65 16 114
2017 Female gender 37 30 20 8 4 0 0 68 12 245

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 65 20 6 4 2 1 2 88 6 125
2018 Female gender 60 21 13 3 1 0 2 83 4 224
2017 Male gender 60 18 14 2 1 0 7 83 3 114
2017 Female gender 66 23 6 3 1 0 1 91 4 247

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 76 12 5 2 0 0 4 92 3 125
2018 Female gender 73 14 3 2 0 0 7 94 3 225

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 79 8 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 125
2018 Female gender 73 12 4 4 2 0 5 90 6 225
2017 Male gender 74 15 6 2 1 1 2 91 3 114
2017 Female gender 75 12 6 3 1 0 2 89 5 246

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 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 124
2018 Female gender 58 24 10 3 3 0 2 84 6 226
2017 Male gender 56 25 13 3 2 0 2 82 5 114
2017 Female gender 59 26 10 3 1 0 2 86 4 247

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 55 27 11 3 3 0 0 82 6 123
2018 Female gender 59 24 8 5 3 0 1 85 8 225
2017 Male gender 63 20 8 3 3 1 2 85 7 113
2017 Female gender 67 20 7 2 2 0 2 89 4 246

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 49 19 7 2 1 0 22 88 3 124
2018 Female gender 50 12 6 3 1 0 27 86 5 224
2017 Male gender 55 14 2 5 2 0 23 89 8 112
2017 Female gender 56 9 5 2 0 0 27 89 4 247

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 61 25 8 3 2 1 2 87 4 122
2018 Female gender 62 23 6 4 0 0 5 89 4 226
2017 Male gender 65 18 6 2 1 0 8 91 3 114
2017 Female gender 66 23 5 1 0 0 5 93 1 246

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 61 20 7 6 5 0 1 82 11 124
2018 Female gender 60 17 7 6 5 0 4 81 12 226
2017 Male gender 58 22 8 5 4 1 3 83 9 114
2017 Female gender 67 17 7 1 3 0 4 88 5 246

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 28 14 2 2 0 1 81 4 124
2018 Female gender 45 32 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 226
2017 Male gender 51 27 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 114
2017 Female gender 49 30 14 3 2 0 2 81 5 244

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 19 37 30 10 2 1 0 57 13 125
2018 Female gender 12 38 35 10 4 0 0 50 14 227
2017 Male gender 12 35 35 16 2 0 0 47 18 114
2017 Female gender 14 31 41 12 2 0 0 44 15 246

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 6 14 32 26 21 0 1 48 20 124
2018 Female gender 7 15 38 28 11 0 0 39 23 221
2017 Male gender 2 19 41 22 17 0 0 38 21 113
2017 Female gender 7 13 44 24 12 0 0 36 20 247

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 47 35 12 2 2 3 0 84 4 125
2018 Female gender 49 40 7 2 1 0 0 90 4 225
2017 Male gender 39 39 14 3 2 3 0 81 5 114
2017 Female gender 49 36 7 4 3 2 0 87 6 246

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 34 42 15 2 5 2 0 78 7 125
2018 Female gender 35 44 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 227
2017 Male gender 31 38 18 7 3 3 0 71 11 114
2017 Female gender 33 45 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 246
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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 56 26 13 2 0 2 1 58 42 125
2018 Female gender 63 21 11 2 0 2 0 64 36 226
2017 Male gender 52 27 12 3 2 3 1 54 46 114
2017 Female gender 58 19 10 5 1 4 2 62 38 247

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 14 51
2018 Female gender 15 79
2017 Male gender 28 49
2017 Female gender 22 89

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 16 51
2018 Female gender 23 79
2017 Male gender 30 49
2017 Female gender 24 89

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 22 51
2018 Female gender 25 79
2017 Male gender 14 49
2017 Female gender 28 89

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 43 51
2018 Female gender 45 79
2017 Male gender 46 49
2017 Female gender 46 89

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 4 51
2018 Female gender 4 79
2017 Male gender 6 49
2017 Female gender 8 89

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 16 51
2018 Female gender 22 79

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 27 51
2018 Female gender 29 79
2017 Male gender 34 49
2017 Female gender 39 89

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 8 78 6 6 0 2 49
2018 Female gender 11 64 12 8 3 3 75
2017 Male gender 10 70 12 8 0 0 48
2017 Female gender 7 72 6 6 6 4 88

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 78 22 51
2018 Female gender 70 30 77

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 45 34 6 11 0 0 4 82 12 51
2018 Female gender 33 27 6 15 13 1 5 63 30 79
2017 Male gender 29 38 8 12 6 0 8 72 20 50
2017 Female gender 29 23 8 21 11 1 7 56 35 89

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 14 16 16 12 14 4 26 42 36 51
2018 Female gender 9 8 7 10 14 4 48 34 50 79
2017 Male gender 21 15 10 10 9 0 34 55 30 50
2017 Female gender 8 9 6 16 10 4 48 35 54 88

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 69 10 6 7 3 1 3 82 11 125
2018 Female gender 59 11 8 5 4 1 11 80 10 226
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