2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Communications Security Establishment Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 39 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 44 8 10 3 1 0 79 14 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 48 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 41 8 10 3 0 0 78 14 936

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 32 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 33 4 5 1 0 0 89 6 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 35 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 937

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 58 29 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 229
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 34 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1258
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 28 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 34 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 55 30 6 7 3 0 0 85 9 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 27 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 1272
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 27 6 9 1 0 0 83 10 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 30 5 4 2 0 0 88 6 936

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 37 9 5 4 0 0 83 8 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1268
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 39 7 4 5 0 0 83 10 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 37 6 5 3 0 0 85 8 936

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 30 18 11 9 0 0 61 21 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 38 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 1266
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 36 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 38 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 935

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 43 16 14 4 0 0 66 18 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 42 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 1272
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 42 13 15 3 0 0 70 18 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 42 11 13 4 0 0 71 17 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 33 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 1272
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 31 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 934

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 31 12 10 5 0 0 74 14 231
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 37 9 8 3 0 0 79 11 1266
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 37 11 10 5 0 0 73 15 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 37 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 934

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 25 5 1 1 0 0 92 2 230
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 27 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 1255
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 25 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 29 6 2 0 0 0 91 3 930

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 39 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1270
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 33 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 38 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 928

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 36 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 229
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 31 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1261
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 30 10 7 2 0 0 81 10 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 929

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 35 11 5 4 0 0 79 10 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 37 10 7 3 0 1 81 9 1265
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 33 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 931

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 34 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 231
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 30 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 35 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 931

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 32 13 9 3 0 1 74 13 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 33 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 1274
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 32 14 5 2 0 1 78 8 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 36 12 6 2 0 1 80 8 937

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 28 37 18 10 0 0 28 34 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 22 37 23 10 1 1 33 29 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 23 46 15 6 1 2 23 30 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 22 42 18 9 0 2 28 30 932

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 5 18 35 24 17 0 1 41 24 231
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 15 29 30 20 1 1 51 20 1260
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 16 31 25 19 1 3 47 21 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 15 28 28 20 1 2 50 22 931

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 20 32 21 9 2 1 32 35 230
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 21 33 21 11 1 1 34 33 1265
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 26 31 17 11 1 3 29 38 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 23 34 20 10 1 2 31 34 934

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 3 11 28 34 21 0 3 56 15 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 10 28 34 23 1 1 59 13 1260
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 3 12 33 30 17 1 4 49 16 204
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 8 30 37 20 0 2 59 11 930

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 13 19 35 17 13 0 2 31 33 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 21 27 23 16 2 1 40 33 1266
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 22 34 18 11 1 2 30 34 205
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 20 29 20 17 1 3 38 31 931

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 14 31 26 16 1 0 43 26 229
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 14 28 29 21 2 1 51 20 1258
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 13 31 29 15 2 5 47 20 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 12 29 29 20 2 2 51 19 933

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 19 36 21 11 0 1 33 31 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 20 35 23 10 1 1 34 30 1270
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 25 31 20 11 1 3 33 34 204
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 21 35 21 10 2 2 32 32 935
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 33 13 9 5 4 2 71 15 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 33 13 8 5 5 4 72 14 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 28 15 10 10 4 2 63 21 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 32 14 9 7 4 3 68 17 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 26 7 9 6 0 0 79 15 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 27 7 8 4 0 0 81 11 1266
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 22 9 8 4 1 0 78 13 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 30 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 934

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 27 18 13 17 8 3 46 35 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 24 19 16 9 14 3 48 30 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 26 15 19 17 9 3 42 41 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 24 17 18 14 14 2 42 38 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 29 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 31 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 1264
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 32 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 937

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 34 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1268
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 37 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 33 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 1269
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 32 11 14 4 0 0 71 18 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 36 10 8 4 0 1 77 13 936

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 30 10 5 4 2 0 81 9 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 27 8 5 4 1 0 82 10 1268
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 30 11 6 5 1 1 77 11 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 29 10 5 3 1 1 82 8 936

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 31 7 8 4 0 0 80 12 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 32 8 6 3 1 0 82 10 1269
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 31 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 33 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 934

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 56 30 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 229
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 23 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 1263
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 23 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 23 7 3 2 1 0 87 6 936

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 23 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 27 8 6 5 0 0 82 10 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 25 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 27 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 933
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 31 15 8 10 5 2 65 19 70
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 34 15 9 2 3 4 71 12 276
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 27 13 17 7 0 4 61 26 56
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 45 13 11 4 2 2 70 16 202

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 27 15 14 5 4 0 65 20 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 34 16 8 4 6 0 71 12 1272
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 37 15 13 8 6 0 62 23 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 33 14 12 6 7 0 66 20 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 35 14 15 7 2 0 64 22 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 35 17 11 5 2 0 67 16 1270
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 35 15 17 8 1 0 59 26 204
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 35 15 15 8 2 0 62 23 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 30 18 18 10 3 0 52 29 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 32 21 16 7 5 0 53 24 1270
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 35 17 24 11 2 0 47 35 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 32 19 19 9 6 0 51 29 937

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 30 19 21 13 2 0 47 34 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 34 18 20 10 2 0 51 30 1274
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 31 15 27 15 2 0 42 43 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 31 14 25 14 3 0 46 40 934
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 39 15 9 3 0 0 73 11 231
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 40 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 39 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 41 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 934

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 35 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 230
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 32 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 27 6 6 1 1 1 86 8 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 33 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 933

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 29 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 230
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 34 11 3 2 0 0 83 5 1269

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 27 17 13 7 5 0 60 22 231
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 26 16 13 9 8 2 57 25 1272
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 27 15 15 14 6 1 52 32 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 24 14 15 14 10 2 51 33 935

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 25 39 13 12 9 2 0 65 21 230
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 34 15 11 6 1 0 67 18 1265
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 39 13 17 9 1 0 61 26 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 40 11 12 8 2 0 69 20 936

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 27 15 14 14 0 3 55 29 229
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 29 12 14 9 1 1 63 24 1268
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 29 15 16 17 1 1 52 33 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 33 13 15 12 2 2 58 28 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 41 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 228
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 40 15 5 2 2 0 77 8 1272
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 38 18 9 4 1 0 69 13 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 43 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 936

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 23 13 1 1 1 1 84 3 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 25 8 2 1 3 0 89 3 1266
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 34 9 1 1 2 2 88 3 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 35 8 2 1 3 0 88 3 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 29 7 2 1 1 0 89 4 1268
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 34 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 37 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 933

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 28 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 25 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 1264
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 29 10 6 1 0 0 83 8 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 30 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 24 9 4 3 0 0 84 6 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 23 9 2 1 0 0 87 3 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 26 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 27 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 53 30 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 27 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 1269
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 29 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 21 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 21 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 1273
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 25 11 8 5 3 0 75 14 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 22 11 6 4 2 0 79 10 934
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 43 34 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 45 29 1275
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 46 28 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 46 31 937

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 34 16 13 1 5 55
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 59 13 4 6 5 338
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 32 13 14 2 7 54
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 63 12 4 3 4 220
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 92 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 92 1270

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 57 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 104

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 104

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 104

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 51 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 105

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 Has served in the Canadian military 72 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 105

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 105

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 28 17
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 105

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 100

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 100

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 Has served in the Canadian military 47 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 100

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 18 18 6 7 23 5 56 19 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 18 18 6 4 26 6 57 16 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 20 17 6 8 21 4 58 19 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 17 16 7 6 31 6 53 22 936

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 28 15 5 5 3 0 74 10 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 30 15 6 2 7 1 75 9 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 40 11 7 4 3 1 77 11 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 34 15 6 3 7 1 74 10 931
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 4 96 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 95 1273

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 62

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 61

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 61

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 61

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 62

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 21 22 5 3 22 4 60 11 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 15 19 3 2 33 6 61 8 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 18 18 4 3 24 5 63 11 205
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 16 16 2 2 39 7 63 8 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 27 17 4 3 4 1 74 7 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 29 14 3 2 9 1 79 5 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 29 11 4 3 5 1 81 8 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 33 13 2 2 9 1 81 4 937
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 26 15 12 4 0 1 69 16 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 31 17 7 7 0 1 69 14 1269
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 27 11 3 3 0 2 82 7 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 29 13 5 6 0 1 75 11 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 36 26 8 6 0 0 60 14 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 32 26 12 6 0 0 56 18 1270
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 30 26 8 5 0 2 60 13 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 38 24 11 6 0 1 59 17 936

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 33 20 9 3 0 1 68 11 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 31 18 7 4 0 1 71 11 1263
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 31 17 9 2 0 3 70 12 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 36 16 8 3 0 2 73 11 936

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 27 32 12 11 0 0 45 23 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 28 26 16 8 0 0 50 25 1263
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 35 23 14 10 0 3 53 24 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 25 15 8 0 1 51 24 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 58 22 11 3 3 0 3 82 6 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 24 9 4 1 0 2 86 5 1268
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 27 7 4 0 0 6 87 5 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 26 10 2 2 0 5 86 4 936

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 34 14 6 5 0 0 75 11 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 29 17 7 4 0 0 73 10 1266
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 37 15 6 1 0 1 77 8 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 17 8 5 0 0 71 13 934

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 32 23 11 2 0 0 63 13 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 36 19 7 3 1 0 70 10 1270
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 36 13 11 2 0 2 74 13 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 37 19 9 4 0 1 68 13 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 34 27 10 6 0 0 57 16 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 37 21 11 4 0 0 63 16 1269
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 42 22 8 5 0 1 64 14 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 36 24 11 5 0 0 59 17 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 32 23 13 6 0 0 58 19 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 34 21 10 4 0 0 64 15 1266
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 37 18 12 6 0 1 63 19 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 33 21 13 5 0 0 61 18 936

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 36 18 10 2 0 1 70 12 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 35 22 9 3 0 0 66 12 1260
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 43 13 9 3 0 2 74 13 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 37 21 9 3 0 1 67 12 933

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 Has served in the Canadian military 63 15 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 229
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 21 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 1264
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 21 10 8 4 0 1 77 13 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 23 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 937

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 Has served in the Canadian military 78 11 4 2 2 0 3 92 5 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 77 10 5 2 1 0 3 91 4 1266

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 Has served in the Canadian military 79 11 5 2 1 0 2 91 4 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 1264
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 76 14 3 3 1 0 3 93 4 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 79 10 4 2 2 0 2 91 5 934

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 Has served in the Canadian military 64 26 8 1 1 0 0 90 3 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 26 8 2 1 0 1 89 4 1273
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 63 25 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 28 8 2 2 0 1 87 4 933

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 Has served in the Canadian military 61 22 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 21 8 4 3 0 1 84 8 1274
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 25 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 64 21 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 932

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 14 4 1 0 0 20 93 2 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 11 4 1 0 0 24 93 2 1258
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 14 3 0 0 0 24 95 1 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 12 3 1 1 0 25 93 2 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 72 19 5 1 0 0 2 94 1 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 77 13 3 0 0 0 6 96 1 1269
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 79 11 4 0 0 0 6 95 1 204
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 74 13 3 1 0 0 8 95 2 930

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 Has served in the Canadian military 92 5 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 85 8 3 2 1 0 2 95 3 1275
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 84 10 2 0 1 0 2 96 2 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 82 11 2 1 1 0 2 95 2 935

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 Has served in the Canadian military 62 27 8 2 1 0 1 90 3 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 25 10 3 1 0 2 87 4 1273
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 59 27 9 0 1 0 2 88 2 206
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 28 11 2 1 0 2 86 3 936

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 33 30 7 2 0 0 62 9 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 40 29 8 2 0 0 61 10 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 35 34 10 1 0 0 54 11 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 40 35 7 3 0 0 54 11 937

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 Has served in the Canadian military 5 16 35 26 18 0 0 44 21 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 14 37 29 15 0 0 44 19 1267
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 13 38 26 18 0 0 44 17 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 15 39 28 13 0 0 42 19 937

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 39 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 38 11 4 1 3 0 83 5 1271
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 35 19 7 1 2 0 72 9 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 41 13 5 2 3 0 79 7 936

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 234
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 38 14 7 2 2 0 77 9 1273
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 40 15 9 6 1 0 70 15 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 43 14 8 5 2 0 73 13 935
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 32 21 7 5 1 0 35 65 232
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 31 19 7 5 3 1 36 64 1272
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 35 14 2 3 2 0 44 56 207
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 29 13 6 3 4 1 46 54 937

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 Has served in the Canadian military 7 150
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 778
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 470

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 150
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 778
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 470

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 Has served in the Canadian military 10 150
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 778
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 470

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 Has served in the Canadian military 63 151
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 778
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 71 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 73 470

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 Has served in the Canadian military 2 150
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 779
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 470

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 Has served in the Canadian military 59 150
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 779

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 150
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 778
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 111
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 470

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 47 10 5 3 6 146
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 48 13 3 2 5 734
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 45 6 4 0 2 110
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 49 7 4 1 3 466

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 20 80 151
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 77 772

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 26 16 15 18 0 7 48 35 149
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 22 19 16 9 2 7 51 28 775
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 25 18 8 6 1 13 63 16 113
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 22 15 10 9 3 12 59 23 476

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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 17 17 14 12 6 21 41 36 151
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 13 13 11 11 5 36 40 37 778
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 21 11 7 13 2 29 54 29 113
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 8 11 7 13 6 49 33 44 476

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 Has served in the Canadian military 65 10 5 5 5 1 9 84 11 233
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 15 8 6 4 1 9 81 11 1271
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