2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 83. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

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 Provides services to public 35 39 7 12 5 0 1 75 17 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 40 6 9 2 0 2 83 12 208
2017 Provides services to public 34 38 9 12 8 0 0 72 20 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 50 33 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 238

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 Provides services to public 40 37 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 46 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 209
2017 Provides services to public 30 42 15 7 5 0 1 72 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 41 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 238

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 Provides services to public 49 34 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 37 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 208
2017 Provides services to public 47 33 10 8 4 0 0 79 11 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 34 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 237

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 41 36 11 5 6 1 0 77 11 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 25 9 4 3 0 1 84 6 206
2017 Provides services to public 41 36 14 2 4 0 3 79 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 29 5 6 1 0 1 87 7 238

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 Provides services to public 37 45 6 7 5 0 0 82 11 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 40 13 7 1 0 0 79 8 209
2017 Provides services to public 31 45 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 43 9 7 6 0 0 79 12 237

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 Provides services to public 28 44 6 17 5 0 0 72 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 34 12 8 4 0 0 76 13 209
2017 Provides services to public 28 36 18 10 7 0 0 65 18 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 30 8 4 8 1 1 79 12 237

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 Provides services to public 39 38 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 37 14 8 4 0 1 73 12 211
2017 Provides services to public 31 39 14 12 4 0 0 71 16 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 30 6 10 5 0 1 80 14 236

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 Provides services to public 67 23 8 0 2 0 0 91 2 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 36 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 211
2017 Provides services to public 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 59 29 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 237

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 Provides services to public 40 34 11 7 6 1 0 76 13 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 38 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 211
2017 Provides services to public 31 35 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 51 29 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 235

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 Provides services to public 60 28 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 30 12 2 1 0 0 84 3 208
2017 Provides services to public 50 36 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 30 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 238

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 Provides services to public 43 33 10 9 4 0 1 76 13 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 34 10 6 6 1 0 77 12 210
2017 Provides services to public 31 38 14 13 5 0 0 68 18 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 51 27 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 238

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 Provides services to public 38 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 33 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 210
2017 Provides services to public 28 36 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 55 26 8 4 4 1 1 83 9 238

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 Provides services to public 43 32 12 10 3 0 0 75 14 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 39 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 207
2017 Provides services to public 33 37 20 6 5 0 0 69 11 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 30 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 238

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 Provides services to public 54 32 6 3 6 0 0 86 9 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 37 12 4 1 0 0 82 5 211
2017 Provides services to public 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 54 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 237

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 Provides services to public 56 20 15 5 3 0 0 76 8 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 34 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 212
2017 Provides services to public 50 34 10 1 4 1 0 85 5 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 32 9 3 1 0 6 86 4 238

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 Provides services to public 3 25 26 29 16 1 0 45 29 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 16 32 27 14 0 3 43 24 210
2017 Provides services to public 8 22 29 24 13 2 3 39 31 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 19 24 18 23 1 9 46 27 236

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 Provides services to public 5 16 28 28 19 4 0 49 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 17 22 27 21 3 1 50 26 210
2017 Provides services to public 7 13 28 26 16 4 6 47 23 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 9 9 20 20 27 2 12 56 20 235

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 Provides services to public 9 11 31 23 14 9 3 42 23 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 17 34 20 18 2 3 39 25 210
2017 Provides services to public 17 15 29 16 12 4 6 32 36 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 11 23 22 24 2 10 52 22 238

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 Provides services to public 3 5 25 40 21 3 2 65 9 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 6 36 28 25 0 2 54 9 211
2017 Provides services to public 4 7 29 33 23 1 4 59 11 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 2 6 33 24 22 2 11 53 10 236

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 Provides services to public 9 17 27 28 16 2 2 45 27 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 22 24 21 18 2 4 42 32 212
2017 Provides services to public 8 18 25 24 21 1 4 47 27 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 12 22 15 29 2 14 52 23 236

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 Provides services to public 13 20 22 23 16 4 1 42 36 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 18 24 22 16 3 5 42 31 210
2017 Provides services to public 12 16 23 26 18 2 3 47 29 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 6 21 20 29 4 13 59 15 235

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 Provides services to public 9 12 30 25 17 5 2 45 23 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 12 36 21 17 3 3 40 22 211
2017 Provides services to public 12 15 28 20 14 4 8 39 30 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 9 27 17 27 2 10 51 18 238
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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 Provides services to public 24 33 24 8 7 3 2 59 15 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 32 12 10 3 7 5 71 15 211
2017 Provides services to public 30 27 17 13 9 1 3 59 23 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 42 23 11 6 6 7 5 74 14 237

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 Provides services to public 46 29 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 29 7 6 3 1 1 84 9 211
2017 Provides services to public 45 28 15 5 6 1 0 74 11 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 61 21 6 6 5 0 1 83 11 238

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 Provides services to public 19 27 12 14 18 10 0 50 36 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 26 12 13 8 15 7 58 28 209
2017 Provides services to public 15 19 22 16 13 13 2 40 34 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 19 19 12 10 7 26 7 58 25 238

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 Provides services to public 50 39 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 62 29 3 3 1 0 1 92 4 211
2017 Provides services to public 45 32 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 24 3 6 2 0 1 89 8 238

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 Provides services to public 46 31 18 1 1 2 1 80 2 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 34 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 211
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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 Provides services to public 38 37 11 5 7 1 1 77 12 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 36 10 6 1 0 1 82 8 208
2017 Provides services to public 32 36 14 9 5 1 2 70 15 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 24 7 4 7 1 6 81 12 237

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 Provides services to public 47 31 11 3 4 2 1 81 8 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 52 29 8 4 3 2 1 84 8 208
2017 Provides services to public 45 29 8 11 5 2 0 76 16 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 64 22 3 3 6 1 1 88 9 238

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 Provides services to public 37 40 10 6 4 2 0 79 11 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 36 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 208
2017 Provides services to public 41 30 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 59 23 6 4 6 1 1 84 10 237

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 Provides services to public 55 27 10 2 3 3 0 84 6 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 60 26 7 3 3 1 1 88 5 208
2017 Provides services to public 52 20 15 5 4 3 1 75 9 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 70 15 7 2 3 2 0 87 5 237

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 Provides services to public 49 26 15 5 4 0 0 75 9 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 28 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 207
2017 Provides services to public 51 25 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 67 18 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 238
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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 Provides services to public 33 34 5 15 9 4 0 70 25 23
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 35 8 2 6 4 9 83 8 52
2017 Provides services to public 34 28 17 12 5 0 4 65 18 32
2017 Does not provide services to public 41 24 13 6 0 7 10 78 7 62

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 Provides services to public 40 32 10 8 4 6 0 77 13 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 35 14 7 2 6 0 76 10 212
2017 Provides services to public 28 33 14 10 8 8 0 66 19 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 47 26 8 7 6 6 0 77 14 238

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 Provides services to public 34 33 14 8 8 4 0 69 17 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 33 15 12 5 3 0 68 17 211
2017 Provides services to public 27 32 12 11 14 4 0 62 26 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 23 13 7 6 4 0 73 14 238

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 Provides services to public 26 32 16 13 8 4 0 61 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 29 23 13 6 5 0 56 20 209
2017 Provides services to public 21 25 16 14 16 8 0 51 32 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 23 17 8 7 7 0 65 16 238

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 Provides services to public 27 37 8 20 6 2 0 66 26 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 34 16 18 8 1 0 57 27 213
2017 Provides services to public 19 33 15 15 14 4 0 54 31 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 29 12 8 10 5 0 68 20 237
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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 Provides services to public 41 35 15 1 5 2 1 78 6 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 40 14 6 1 1 0 79 7 213
2017 Provides services to public 33 33 19 8 5 3 0 68 13 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 32 11 3 4 2 0 82 7 238

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 Provides services to public 33 39 8 7 8 5 0 76 15 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 32 11 10 3 3 1 76 13 212
2017 Provides services to public 31 30 19 13 4 2 1 63 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 26 10 6 5 3 1 78 11 237

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 Provides services to public 32 38 20 4 4 2 0 71 8 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 38 20 7 2 2 0 71 9 210

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 Provides services to public 16 20 26 7 12 15 4 44 24 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 22 15 11 8 18 3 57 24 210
2017 Provides services to public 16 15 26 10 16 11 7 37 31 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 31 19 12 6 9 14 10 65 19 238

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 Provides services to public 30 31 17 11 10 1 0 61 21 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 38 11 11 6 3 1 71 18 210
2017 Provides services to public 28 26 16 16 10 4 1 56 28 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 19 8 8 8 11 1 74 17 238

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 Provides services to public 20 30 14 17 17 3 0 51 34 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 29 14 15 13 4 5 54 31 212
2017 Provides services to public 20 20 15 15 24 4 3 43 41 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 23 10 13 15 3 10 55 33 238

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 Provides services to public 26 44 14 8 4 3 1 73 13 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 40 15 7 2 4 1 74 10 211
2017 Provides services to public 21 33 23 11 11 2 0 55 22 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 30 11 5 4 5 1 78 10 237

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 Provides services to public 47 28 11 4 5 5 0 79 10 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 32 13 3 1 10 2 80 5 207
2017 Provides services to public 31 30 18 6 5 6 3 67 12 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 20 10 3 5 8 6 79 9 238

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 Provides services to public 43 37 11 2 3 4 0 83 5 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 40 9 4 1 2 1 86 5 209
2017 Provides services to public 34 41 12 6 4 3 0 77 10 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 57 25 9 5 1 2 0 84 7 238

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 Provides services to public 56 31 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 33 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 209
2017 Provides services to public 43 36 13 2 6 0 0 79 8 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 63 25 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 238

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 Provides services to public 40 38 12 4 4 1 0 79 8 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 31 18 7 2 0 0 72 10 209
2017 Provides services to public 34 38 14 4 9 0 0 72 13 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 20 15 6 6 1 0 73 12 237

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 Provides services to public 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 34 14 10 3 1 0 73 12 208
2017 Provides services to public 34 34 15 8 9 0 0 68 17 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 22 14 5 6 0 0 76 11 238

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 Provides services to public 43 17 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 21 26 11 6 2 1 55 18 210
2017 Provides services to public 29 26 18 12 14 1 0 56 26 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 40 20 13 9 9 8 1 66 20 238
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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 Provides services to public 26 34 40 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 33 35 213
2017 Provides services to public 34 35 31 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 33 34 238

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 Provides services to public 11 15 58 11 0 4 28
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 7 63 10 7 3 71
2017 Provides services to public 12 11 56 9 5 7 39
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 7 49 2 22 12 80
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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 Provides services to public 15 85 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 212

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 57 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 15

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 Provides services to public 0 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 40 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 40 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 59 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 66 15

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 40 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 15

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 Provides services to public 56 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 15
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 15

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 0 13
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 13

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 Provides services to public 22 18 21 2 5 23 9 59 11 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 13 11 4 4 41 8 62 16 213
2017 Provides services to public 13 11 18 5 7 36 10 45 22 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 10 10 5 5 29 15 64 18 238

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 Provides services to public 34 28 17 2 5 12 1 72 8 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 29 17 5 4 15 1 68 11 213
2017 Provides services to public 22 26 19 5 7 16 4 60 16 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 20 12 5 5 18 2 73 13 237
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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 Provides services to public 23 15 19 0 6 30 7 60 9 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 11 12 2 1 45 9 67 6 212
2017 Provides services to public 17 12 16 4 1 38 11 58 10 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 7 12 2 2 40 14 65 9 238

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 Provides services to public 34 24 21 1 5 14 1 68 8 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 25 18 2 1 20 2 73 4 209
2017 Provides services to public 30 25 15 2 3 22 3 73 7 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 45 20 11 3 2 17 2 81 6 237
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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 Provides services to public 41 28 19 6 5 0 1 69 11 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 27 15 6 9 0 3 70 15 213
2017 Provides services to public 32 22 22 9 12 0 3 55 22 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 24 19 5 10 0 3 65 15 238

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 Provides services to public 28 25 20 13 13 0 1 54 26 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 29 23 18 10 0 1 49 28 213
2017 Provides services to public 26 27 25 14 5 0 3 54 20 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 36 21 11 4 0 1 64 15 238

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 Provides services to public 39 29 18 7 5 0 2 69 12 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 31 25 9 5 0 1 60 15 211
2017 Provides services to public 33 36 15 12 1 0 3 71 13 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 40 32 17 8 3 0 1 72 11 237

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 Provides services to public 25 24 17 13 19 2 0 50 32 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 24 22 21 11 0 1 46 32 212
2017 Provides services to public 28 26 18 19 5 1 3 56 25 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 29 13 9 8 1 2 70 18 237

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 Provides services to public 51 21 15 3 6 1 3 75 9 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 26 15 6 2 1 5 76 8 211
2017 Provides services to public 50 25 6 7 3 1 8 82 11 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 54 23 9 4 0 0 11 86 5 238

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 Provides services to public 40 22 14 15 7 1 1 64 22 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 31 19 7 5 0 4 69 12 210
2017 Provides services to public 30 31 17 12 5 1 4 64 17 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 31 16 6 2 0 2 76 7 236

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 Provides services to public 41 28 14 7 4 2 3 73 12 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 32 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 209
2017 Provides services to public 29 31 20 11 4 0 6 63 16 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 27 13 6 4 0 3 77 9 236

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 Provides services to public 37 31 16 6 6 1 2 70 13 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 32 20 13 4 0 1 62 17 210
2017 Provides services to public 28 31 24 12 1 0 5 61 13 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 43 25 17 8 5 0 2 69 14 236

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 Provides services to public 38 30 19 2 8 1 2 70 10 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 35 16 10 4 0 1 70 14 210
2017 Provides services to public 34 24 23 10 3 1 4 61 14 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 23 11 9 6 0 2 73 16 236

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 Provides services to public 45 26 18 7 2 1 1 73 9 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 32 18 5 4 0 2 73 9 208
2017 Provides services to public 43 22 15 13 2 0 5 69 16 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 58 23 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 234

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 Provides services to public 66 21 5 4 1 1 2 90 5 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 66 18 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 208
2017 Provides services to public 61 21 7 3 3 0 6 87 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 68 23 5 1 3 0 1 91 3 237

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 Provides services to public 81 9 5 1 1 1 2 93 2 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 80 9 3 0 1 2 5 95 2 209

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 Provides services to public 73 8 10 1 3 1 4 85 4 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 77 9 4 2 1 1 6 93 3 208
2017 Provides services to public 71 12 5 2 2 2 6 90 5 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 84 5 3 3 2 1 2 92 5 237

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 Provides services to public 59 27 8 0 4 0 1 87 4 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 22 7 3 0 0 3 89 4 212
2017 Provides services to public 51 22 17 4 1 0 5 76 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 70 17 6 2 3 0 3 89 5 236

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 Provides services to public 66 18 7 3 4 0 2 85 7 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 22 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 211
2017 Provides services to public 52 18 12 7 6 0 5 74 13 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 73 13 5 3 4 0 1 87 8 236

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 Provides services to public 57 11 5 2 2 0 24 89 5 101
2018 Does not provide services to public 55 11 5 1 0 1 27 92 1 210
2017 Provides services to public 50 8 10 4 2 0 26 79 7 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 8 4 1 0 0 22 93 2 238

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 Provides services to public 59 23 10 1 2 0 4 86 3 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 75 11 5 2 0 0 7 93 2 211
2017 Provides services to public 61 22 4 3 2 2 7 90 6 114
2017 Does not provide services to public 79 11 4 1 1 0 4 94 2 235

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 Provides services to public 84 6 2 2 2 0 3 93 5 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 78 6 5 3 3 1 5 89 6 212
2017 Provides services to public 76 8 5 3 2 0 6 90 5 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 70 18 3 3 3 0 3 91 6 237

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 Provides services to public 57 24 16 2 1 0 0 81 3 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 30 13 2 1 0 4 84 3 211
2017 Provides services to public 56 25 10 6 1 0 3 83 6 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 62 22 10 3 1 0 2 86 4 236

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 Provides services to public 22 32 33 11 1 0 0 55 12 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 34 33 12 3 0 0 52 15 213
2017 Provides services to public 11 41 28 13 5 1 1 54 18 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 20 32 37 7 3 0 1 53 10 238

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 Provides services to public 6 19 35 23 17 0 0 40 25 103
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 14 39 26 14 1 0 40 20 208
2017 Provides services to public 8 17 37 26 10 0 2 36 26 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 9 27 39 18 0 1 58 15 235

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 Provides services to public 37 34 15 8 3 3 1 73 12 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 50 9 4 3 4 1 82 8 212
2017 Provides services to public 27 32 21 5 7 7 1 64 14 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 37 13 6 4 12 0 74 11 237

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 Provides services to public 27 38 19 8 7 2 0 66 15 102
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 43 10 10 2 2 1 76 13 212
2017 Provides services to public 24 29 20 15 10 2 0 54 25 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 41 11 8 7 2 0 74 15 238
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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 Provides services to public 48 28 12 7 3 1 2 49 51 105
2018 Does not provide services to public 49 28 8 4 7 3 1 51 49 212
2017 Provides services to public 39 23 15 5 12 5 1 41 59 115
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 19 16 5 7 4 1 51 49 238

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 Provides services to public 20 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 99
2017 Provides services to public 23 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 17 117

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 Provides services to public 24 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 99
2017 Provides services to public 30 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 117

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 Provides services to public 16 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 99
2017 Provides services to public 21 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 26 117

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 Provides services to public 36 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 99
2017 Provides services to public 48 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 117

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 Provides services to public 3 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 99
2017 Provides services to public 12 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 4 117

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 Provides services to public 23 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 99

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 28 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 99
2017 Provides services to public 33 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 117

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 Provides services to public 4 64 19 5 5 4 48
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 53 16 4 5 12 96
2017 Provides services to public 11 56 18 1 2 12 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 59 15 6 4 9 114

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 81 19 50
2018 Does not provide services to public 62 38 99

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 Provides services to public 28 22 21 14 6 5 4 55 23 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 23 8 13 12 3 6 64 27 98
2017 Provides services to public 13 26 19 16 14 0 13 44 34 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 23 12 10 14 2 7 60 27 117

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 Provides services to public 8 15 16 7 19 5 29 35 40 52
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 15 6 10 21 4 31 43 48 97
2017 Provides services to public 3 11 15 19 27 2 23 19 61 63
2017 Does not provide services to public 15 11 11 9 27 1 27 36 49 117

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 Provides services to public 53 10 14 9 5 0 9 69 16 104
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 13 15 9 8 1 6 65 19 211
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