2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistical Survey Operations by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 45 43 2 7 2 0 0 88 10 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 46 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 920
2017 Aboriginal 45 38 6 8 2 1 0 84 10 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 1192
2014 Aboriginal 41 31 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 985
2011 Aboriginal 40 45 3 8 3 0 0 85 11 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 1198

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 Aboriginal 26 38 24 8 4 0 0 64 12 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 21 9 7 0 0 63 16 922
2017 Aboriginal 29 44 16 5 6 0 0 73 11 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 19 7 6 0 1 68 13 1194
2014 Aboriginal 33 30 22 9 5 0 0 63 14 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 21 8 5 0 0 66 14 983
2011 Aboriginal 34 32 18 8 6 0 2 67 15 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 17 8 5 0 0 69 13 1201

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 Aboriginal 40 41 12 6 2 0 0 81 7 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 922
2017 Aboriginal 43 41 7 8 2 0 0 84 9 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 12 7 5 0 0 76 11 1194
2014 Aboriginal 48 26 8 9 8 0 0 74 17 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 13 6 5 0 0 77 10 982
2011 Aboriginal 50 26 10 6 8 0 0 76 15 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 1198

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 28 9 15 17 0 0 59 32 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 16 12 11 1 1 61 24 922
2017 Aboriginal 31 37 8 11 11 0 2 70 22 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 17 12 11 0 1 59 23 1193
2014 Aboriginal 31 28 10 17 12 0 2 60 29 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 15 13 9 1 1 63 22 982
2011 Aboriginal 40 24 13 15 5 0 3 67 20 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 16 10 7 1 2 65 18 1198

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 Aboriginal 32 38 18 4 8 0 0 70 12 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 922
2017 Aboriginal 27 39 19 7 8 0 0 66 15 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 13 9 6 0 0 71 15 1195
2014 Aboriginal 23 35 24 9 9 0 0 58 18 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 981
2011 Aboriginal 40 32 13 5 10 0 0 73 15 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 1203

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 Aboriginal 30 21 16 10 21 2 0 52 32 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 16 18 16 0 0 49 34 921
2017 Aboriginal 19 34 14 16 17 0 0 53 33 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 16 17 14 0 0 52 32 1194
2014 Aboriginal 21 29 13 14 23 0 0 50 37 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 16 15 12 0 0 56 27 983
2011 Aboriginal 27 35 15 13 10 0 0 63 23 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 19 13 10 0 0 57 23 1201

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 Aboriginal 40 44 4 2 10 0 0 84 12 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 920
2017 Aboriginal 50 40 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1193

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 Aboriginal 54 33 4 5 5 0 0 87 10 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 920
2017 Aboriginal 52 29 5 8 5 2 0 82 13 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 1192
2014 Aboriginal 45 34 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 984
2011 Aboriginal 55 31 10 0 2 3 0 88 2 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 1200

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 Aboriginal 25 33 14 6 21 0 0 59 27 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 19 14 16 0 0 50 30 922
2017 Aboriginal 22 32 17 14 15 0 0 54 28 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 19 15 13 0 0 53 28 1195

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 Aboriginal 56 36 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 14 4 3 0 0 79 8 923
2017 Aboriginal 58 30 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 1192
2014 Aboriginal 55 35 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 25 10 2 2 0 0 87 4 985
2011 Aboriginal 55 32 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 56 31 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 1202

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 Aboriginal 13 29 24 13 18 2 0 44 32 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 21 20 24 1 1 34 45 921
2017 Aboriginal 20 33 20 14 13 0 0 53 27 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 19 19 21 1 1 40 40 1191
2014 Aboriginal 15 41 8 17 17 0 3 57 34 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 31 20 20 17 1 1 43 37 984
2011 Aboriginal 18 30 13 11 26 2 0 48 38 61
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 28 23 20 14 2 1 42 34 1201

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 Aboriginal 17 34 13 15 18 2 0 52 34 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 21 21 22 0 2 35 44 923
2017 Aboriginal 23 24 23 16 13 1 0 48 29 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 19 19 19 1 2 42 39 1189
2014 Aboriginal 14 26 21 15 17 0 7 42 35 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 23 18 15 0 2 43 34 985

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 Aboriginal 33 28 13 10 17 0 0 60 26 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 21 16 7 0 0 56 23 922
2017 Aboriginal 22 53 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 19 12 9 1 0 60 21 1185
2014 Aboriginal 30 24 23 14 7 0 2 55 21 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 18 13 6 1 1 63 19 982
2011 Aboriginal 42 35 11 6 2 2 2 80 8 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 13 6 4 1 2 77 10 1200

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 Aboriginal 43 31 16 2 6 2 0 75 8 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 922
2017 Aboriginal 36 34 13 11 5 0 0 70 16 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 1190
2014 Aboriginal 36 29 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 981
2011 Aboriginal 48 34 3 10 5 0 0 82 15 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1200

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 Aboriginal 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 24 9 2 1 1 7 88 3 922
2017 Aboriginal 46 42 3 3 0 2 5 94 3 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 23 7 2 0 1 9 90 3 1193
2014 Aboriginal 55 30 5 2 4 0 5 89 6 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 8 1 1 0 8 89 2 982
2011 Aboriginal 48 37 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 26 10 2 2 1 9 85 5 1198

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 Aboriginal 13 14 27 18 12 2 14 36 32 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 24 25 20 2 6 49 25 918
2017 Aboriginal 5 11 30 26 24 2 3 52 16 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 29 25 23 2 5 52 17 1190
2014 Aboriginal 10 8 24 30 26 2 0 57 19 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 29 26 20 1 5 49 20 982
2011 Aboriginal 3 13 25 25 30 0 5 57 17 61
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 29 26 24 2 5 53 16 1198

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 Aboriginal 11 10 27 18 23 0 10 46 24 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 21 19 24 3 4 46 32 920
2017 Aboriginal 5 11 25 29 27 0 3 58 16 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 13 23 20 26 5 5 50 24 1186
2014 Aboriginal 9 18 23 16 33 2 0 50 27 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 24 21 24 2 5 49 25 980
2011 Aboriginal 7 16 16 20 38 2 2 59 24 61
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 24 22 28 4 5 54 20 1197

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 Aboriginal 9 11 17 28 23 2 9 58 23 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 15 22 19 19 5 11 45 29 914
2017 Aboriginal 7 6 27 22 24 10 5 54 15 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 22 19 22 6 13 50 23 1188
2014 Aboriginal 12 10 24 23 21 5 6 49 24 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 21 21 22 6 10 51 24 982
2011 Aboriginal 3 15 20 20 30 5 8 57 21 61
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 11 20 18 24 8 12 54 21 1197

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 Aboriginal 4 9 20 17 43 0 7 65 14 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 8 21 27 31 1 8 63 13 919
2017 Aboriginal 1 5 15 40 33 2 5 78 6 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 6 18 29 32 3 9 70 10 1183
2014 Aboriginal 7 2 16 32 38 3 2 74 9 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 21 34 26 2 7 66 11 984
2011 Aboriginal 3 3 21 21 46 0 5 71 7 61
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 20 28 32 3 8 67 11 1199

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 Aboriginal 4 13 35 13 21 5 9 40 19 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 21 22 28 2 7 54 22 917
2017 Aboriginal 2 13 18 21 43 0 3 66 15 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 9 20 23 30 3 10 61 16 1188
2014 Aboriginal 5 13 17 20 36 3 6 61 20 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 23 25 27 1 8 57 18 981
2011 Aboriginal 2 2 15 23 43 8 8 78 4 61
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 8 20 23 32 3 11 64 12 1199

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 Aboriginal 17 14 21 13 18 10 6 37 38 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 17 20 17 19 5 7 41 36 920
2017 Aboriginal 11 7 23 15 26 14 3 50 22 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 12 21 19 25 6 8 51 24 1188
2014 Aboriginal 9 18 10 13 36 3 12 58 31 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 14 19 18 24 8 8 50 28 983
2011 Aboriginal 8 16 16 20 26 10 3 53 28 61
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 11 22 18 25 9 8 51 23 1197

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 Aboriginal 13 17 25 21 17 0 5 41 32 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 23 19 18 3 7 41 33 921
2017 Aboriginal 11 9 20 29 25 0 5 57 22 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 13 25 19 24 4 8 48 24 1190
2014 Aboriginal 13 12 23 18 23 3 6 46 29 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 13 29 18 21 4 7 44 23 983
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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 Aboriginal 17 14 25 5 17 16 6 41 28 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 22 16 10 10 8 42 31 922
2017 Aboriginal 19 24 22 11 11 7 6 49 26 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 19 12 10 9 8 51 27 1193
2014 Aboriginal 18 25 10 18 12 5 12 52 36 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 18 11 7 7 8 57 21 995

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 Aboriginal 36 19 4 18 19 5 0 58 38 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 26 13 12 13 3 2 59 27 923
2017 Aboriginal 34 22 17 8 15 2 3 59 24 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 27 12 12 9 3 2 64 23 1194
2014 Aboriginal 34 20 11 10 17 6 2 59 29 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 27 15 11 7 3 2 66 19 990

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 Aboriginal 10 22 13 9 26 16 4 41 43 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 15 19 16 21 2 35 45 923
2017 Aboriginal 13 15 16 7 21 23 5 38 39 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 16 16 12 22 2 41 37 1193
2014 Aboriginal 15 16 8 15 22 20 4 41 49 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 20 17 12 22 2 36 38 992

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 Aboriginal 36 32 12 5 7 5 4 75 13 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 11 9 4 2 1 75 14 927
2017 Aboriginal 34 38 9 11 2 1 5 77 14 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 10 8 4 1 1 78 12 1195
2014 Aboriginal 34 28 16 8 7 5 2 67 16 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 12 8 2 1 1 77 10 992

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 Aboriginal 19 30 19 5 9 11 7 60 16 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 25 9 6 6 4 56 16 927
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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 Aboriginal 46 29 10 2 12 2 0 76 13 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 928
2017 Aboriginal 49 20 5 16 11 0 0 69 27 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 1196
2014 Aboriginal 40 37 6 8 9 0 0 77 16 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 12 989
2011 Aboriginal 50 31 3 13 3 0 0 81 16 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 11 8 6 0 0 75 15 1201

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 Aboriginal 47 18 17 4 9 5 0 68 14 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 12 9 7 3 2 70 17 927
2017 Aboriginal 42 28 13 5 8 5 0 74 13 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 30 14 8 5 3 2 72 13 1196
2014 Aboriginal 38 37 6 8 9 0 3 77 17 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 31 15 8 4 2 1 73 12 990
2011 Aboriginal 45 35 10 3 5 2 0 82 8 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 31 12 7 5 4 1 74 13 1200

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 Aboriginal 46 30 8 5 9 2 0 78 14 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 927
2017 Aboriginal 37 35 9 13 6 0 0 71 19 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 11 10 5 1 1 73 16 1195
2014 Aboriginal 46 33 3 10 9 0 0 79 18 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 996
2011 Aboriginal 47 27 10 13 3 0 0 74 16 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 10 10 5 1 0 75 15 1199

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 Aboriginal 41 35 2 5 12 3 2 80 17 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 16 7 8 3 0 68 15 925
2017 Aboriginal 41 22 17 7 10 1 1 66 17 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 28 17 7 6 3 1 68 14 1192

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 Aboriginal 50 26 5 7 12 0 0 76 19 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 927
2017 Aboriginal 38 23 15 13 11 0 0 62 24 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 15 8 6 0 0 70 14 1196
2014 Aboriginal 40 44 3 4 9 0 0 84 13 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 13 7 5 0 0 75 13 994
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Senior Management

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 Aboriginal 22 27 12 3 19 15 2 60 26 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 18 12 10 10 1 55 24 914
2017 Aboriginal 31 33 14 6 8 6 2 69 15 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 29 15 10 9 10 1 62 21 1189
2014 Aboriginal 38 20 10 11 7 12 2 67 21 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 16 9 7 10 1 64 17 978
2011 Aboriginal 37 15 19 12 3 12 2 61 18 59
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 15 9 8 13 2 62 20 1197

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 Aboriginal 33 28 12 7 20 0 0 60 27 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 20 17 11 2 0 51 29 916
2017 Aboriginal 29 38 9 8 14 0 2 68 22 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 16 14 11 3 1 57 26 1187
2014 Aboriginal 36 28 12 13 9 3 0 66 22 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 18 13 8 3 1 60 21 980
2011 Aboriginal 33 30 17 10 5 5 0 67 16 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 17 11 8 3 0 63 20 1198

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 Aboriginal 32 23 11 9 16 7 2 61 27 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 21 19 12 8 0 43 35 917
2017 Aboriginal 26 39 11 8 10 5 2 69 20 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 31 19 15 10 9 0 52 27 1191
2014 Aboriginal 24 27 19 10 10 11 0 56 23 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 22 14 7 9 0 52 23 988
2011 Aboriginal 22 27 17 23 2 10 0 54 28 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 20 13 9 10 1 53 25 1199

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 Aboriginal 21 28 19 11 16 5 0 51 28 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 18 21 18 4 0 41 40 914
2017 Aboriginal 17 33 14 16 15 3 2 52 33 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 16 17 15 6 0 49 34 1192
2014 Aboriginal 19 40 12 13 12 4 0 61 27 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 18 19 11 6 0 49 32 988
2011 Aboriginal 22 27 17 20 12 3 0 50 33 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 34 15 18 10 5 0 55 30 1199
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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 Aboriginal 25 45 7 12 12 0 0 70 23 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 20 12 8 1 0 59 20 925
2017 Aboriginal 38 42 9 6 5 0 0 79 11 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 17 13 6 2 1 64 19 1193
2014 Aboriginal 29 48 6 8 7 2 0 78 15 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 16 9 6 2 1 69 15 998
2011 Aboriginal 47 31 11 8 2 2 0 79 10 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 17 9 5 2 0 68 15 1200

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 Aboriginal 35 23 9 15 13 0 5 61 29 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 15 11 9 4 2 62 22 926
2017 Aboriginal 34 23 16 9 10 5 3 63 20 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 13 11 7 4 2 67 19 1195
2014 Aboriginal 36 30 11 11 9 4 0 69 20 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 32 14 9 6 5 2 69 16 994
2011 Aboriginal 33 30 10 13 7 5 2 68 21 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 10 9 8 6 2 71 18 1199

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 Aboriginal 26 31 17 6 16 2 2 60 23 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 23 9 9 3 1 57 19 926

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 Aboriginal 24 4 19 19 21 13 0 32 46 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 17 15 19 12 1 41 40 926
2017 Aboriginal 17 18 13 22 18 11 2 40 45 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 16 15 19 13 2 43 39 1196
2014 Aboriginal 19 25 12 14 15 11 4 52 34 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 21 19 16 16 9 1 43 36 998
2011 Aboriginal 28 20 13 13 17 8 0 53 33 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 22 17 14 13 15 1 48 32 1196

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 Aboriginal 19 9 21 13 26 11 2 32 44 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 23 17 22 9 2 31 43 925
2017 Aboriginal 11 16 30 10 14 15 3 33 30 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 22 14 19 11 4 34 39 1197
2014 Aboriginal 18 18 17 11 25 12 0 41 40 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 26 16 15 11 4 33 37 991
2011 Aboriginal 8 26 19 16 13 15 3 41 35 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 25 14 15 11 4 37 33 1198

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 Aboriginal 13 16 16 15 30 6 3 32 50 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 17 18 27 6 6 31 50 931
2017 Aboriginal 5 19 16 19 30 9 3 27 55 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 19 16 24 8 6 31 47 1196
2014 Aboriginal 15 16 20 12 25 8 4 35 42 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 21 18 21 6 6 31 45 996
2011 Aboriginal 13 18 10 21 19 15 5 38 50 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 19 14 19 8 6 39 38 1197

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 Aboriginal 15 20 28 4 26 8 0 38 32 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 24 23 18 9 2 27 46 930
2017 Aboriginal 8 22 27 11 21 10 2 34 36 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 23 22 19 19 8 2 34 42 1197

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 Aboriginal 33 35 7 6 12 5 2 73 19 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 18 7 5 7 1 67 13 929
2017 Aboriginal 38 31 13 0 3 6 8 81 4 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 28 16 5 5 7 3 71 12 1196
2014 Aboriginal 42 29 3 3 10 9 3 81 15 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 28 16 4 3 8 2 74 9 995

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 Aboriginal 39 23 16 2 16 2 2 65 19 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 17 10 6 4 0 65 17 931
2017 Aboriginal 43 32 6 7 6 5 2 80 14 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 14 7 5 3 1 73 13 1193
2014 Aboriginal 39 30 11 10 5 5 0 72 16 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 15 7 2 6 1 74 10 995
2011 Aboriginal 50 28 3 12 3 3 0 81 16 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 14 8 4 5 1 71 14 1201

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 Aboriginal 39 31 14 5 12 0 0 70 16 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 931
2017 Aboriginal 53 19 9 13 7 0 0 72 19 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1194
2014 Aboriginal 45 28 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 993
2011 Aboriginal 55 33 3 7 2 0 0 88 8 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 1202

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 Aboriginal 37 18 15 9 19 2 0 56 29 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 28 20 12 12 1 0 55 25 931
2017 Aboriginal 31 35 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 19 10 10 0 1 61 21 1196
2014 Aboriginal 29 24 23 11 13 0 0 53 25 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 19 11 7 1 1 63 18 996
2011 Aboriginal 37 32 17 12 3 0 0 68 15 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 17 11 6 1 1 66 17 1200

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 Aboriginal 36 26 15 12 12 0 0 62 23 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 21 13 10 1 0 57 23 931
2017 Aboriginal 33 36 14 9 8 0 0 68 17 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 16 11 8 0 1 65 19 1195
2014 Aboriginal 30 36 7 16 11 0 0 66 26 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 19 10 5 1 0 65 16 994
2011 Aboriginal 40 28 12 17 2 2 0 69 19 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 16 9 5 1 0 69 15 1199

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 Aboriginal 22 17 23 12 21 4 0 41 35 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 18 19 17 19 8 2 40 39 929
2017 Aboriginal 26 9 27 20 14 3 0 37 36 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 17 22 14 17 7 2 42 34 1194
2014 Aboriginal 15 18 25 12 17 13 0 37 34 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 20 21 13 15 8 3 46 31 994
2011 Aboriginal 25 25 15 5 20 8 2 56 28 60
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 21 18 12 13 10 2 50 29 1201
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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 Aboriginal 24 46 30 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 44 31 911
2017 Aboriginal 18 45 38 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 47 34 1190
2014 Aboriginal 28 44 28 53
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 46 30 984
2011 Aboriginal 29 42 29 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 47 29 1200

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 Aboriginal 27 9 33 15 0 15 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 9 32 16 8 11 229
2017 Aboriginal 8 0 44 20 18 10 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 7 29 16 7 15 220
2014 Aboriginal 13 0 26 33 9999 28 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 10 18 29 9999 18 216
2011 Aboriginal 12 6 6 24 9999 53 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 9 20 25 9999 22 275
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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 Aboriginal 21 79 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 80 927

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 Aboriginal 17 0 28 9 11 29 7 26 31 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 13 19 8 9 34 6 40 29 913
2017 Aboriginal 18 16 16 5 10 29 8 53 23 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 17 6 8 34 8 47 25 1193
2014 Aboriginal 8 17 18 11 12 27 7 37 35 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 15 20 8 6 31 7 45 23 993

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 Aboriginal 28 19 22 3 10 15 4 57 16 44
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 19 6 9 14 2 59 18 910
2017 Aboriginal 31 29 11 5 10 13 1 70 17 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 16 7 6 15 3 64 17 1192
2014 Aboriginal 30 21 11 12 9 17 0 62 25 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 19 5 4 15 2 65 11 998
2011 Aboriginal 39 27 16 5 2 11 0 75 7 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 30 15 5 3 10 1 74 9 1194
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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 Aboriginal 22 78 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 923

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 Aboriginal 18 0 26 4 12 32 9 30 26 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 14 19 4 6 39 6 47 18 911
2017 Aboriginal 23 11 12 6 5 37 6 59 19 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 18 3 4 38 8 53 14 1187
2014 Aboriginal 15 9 16 11 7 37 6 42 31 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 16 20 3 3 38 6 54 10 989

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 Aboriginal 30 13 16 10 12 16 2 53 27 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 16 4 6 19 2 67 12 912
2017 Aboriginal 33 27 9 8 2 20 1 76 12 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 15 3 4 18 2 72 10 1188
2014 Aboriginal 29 23 11 11 7 18 2 64 22 54
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 16 3 2 20 2 73 7 994
2011 Aboriginal 44 26 10 0 0 21 0 88 0 62
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 29 13 3 2 12 1 79 6 1201
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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 Aboriginal 34 18 20 18 10 0 0 52 28 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 24 21 12 14 0 1 52 26 929
2017 Aboriginal 39 14 27 11 10 0 0 53 21 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 21 12 11 1 1 55 24 1194

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 Aboriginal 43 19 23 7 2 0 5 66 10 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 28 17 6 3 0 4 73 9 928
2017 Aboriginal 52 22 17 3 3 0 3 76 6 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 26 15 5 2 1 3 77 8 1193

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 Aboriginal 51 19 14 9 2 0 5 74 11 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 24 13 5 3 1 8 77 9 926
2017 Aboriginal 54 19 13 5 1 0 8 78 7 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 24 12 4 3 1 5 81 7 1190

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 Aboriginal 53 19 12 6 4 0 6 76 11 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 21 11 4 3 3 6 81 8 927
2017 Aboriginal 65 19 6 3 1 3 3 89 5 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 19 8 4 2 3 5 85 6 1192

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 Aboriginal 54 13 13 2 2 0 15 79 5 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 16 8 3 2 1 14 86 5 928
2017 Aboriginal 61 16 8 0 3 0 13 88 3 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 13 6 2 1 0 15 89 4 1189

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 Aboriginal 24 19 20 26 9 0 2 44 35 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 20 9 11 0 2 59 21 931
2017 Aboriginal 28 31 14 17 9 0 0 59 27 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 19 11 9 0 1 61 20 1192

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 Aboriginal 47 11 7 12 9 8 6 68 24 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 23 20 11 11 2 4 55 24 930
2017 Aboriginal 36 28 20 3 10 1 2 66 13 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 26 20 12 8 1 3 59 21 1192

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 Aboriginal 40 16 17 8 9 2 8 62 19 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 24 15 10 6 3 6 66 18 928
2017 Aboriginal 46 22 12 8 8 2 2 71 17 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 26 16 7 5 1 4 70 12 1192

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 Aboriginal 37 38 11 5 9 0 0 75 14 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 13 7 5 1 3 74 13 928
2017 Aboriginal 44 25 14 9 8 0 0 69 17 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 27 14 8 5 0 2 72 13 1194

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 Aboriginal 57 26 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 13 5 3 0 3 78 8 927
2017 Aboriginal 47 36 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 11 4 3 1 3 82 7 1192

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 Aboriginal 60 14 13 5 2 0 6 79 8 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 21 16 6 4 0 4 73 10 929
2017 Aboriginal 52 15 14 9 8 0 1 68 17 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 23 13 6 4 0 5 75 11 1193

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 Aboriginal 66 6 9 2 2 4 9 84 5 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 12 6 3 2 6 12 88 5 922

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 Aboriginal 55 16 9 5 12 0 3 73 18 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 15 7 4 4 2 5 83 9 930
2017 Aboriginal 71 11 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 14 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 1190

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 Aboriginal 75 9 4 5 4 0 3 87 9 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 18 7 3 2 1 5 87 5 929
2017 Aboriginal 77 15 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 18 5 2 1 0 3 92 3 1194

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 Aboriginal 60 16 10 2 9 0 2 78 12 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 22 12 7 7 0 3 73 14 931
2017 Aboriginal 57 19 11 3 8 0 2 78 11 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 19 11 5 5 0 2 78 11 1190

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 Aboriginal 53 5 2 2 0 0 39 94 3 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 5 3 0 1 0 52 93 2 924
2017 Aboriginal 52 3 1 0 0 0 44 97 0 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 6 2 1 0 0 45 95 3 1185

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 Aboriginal 51 18 6 14 9 0 2 71 23 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 19 13 6 4 1 13 73 12 931
2017 Aboriginal 55 15 14 5 6 0 5 74 11 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 20 11 5 3 1 10 79 10 1192

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 Aboriginal 30 23 22 4 21 0 0 54 25 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 20 16 14 23 1 2 45 38 931
2017 Aboriginal 25 16 27 16 16 0 0 42 32 63
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 20 17 14 20 0 1 47 35 1195

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 Aboriginal 37 18 27 6 5 0 6 59 12 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 26 12 5 4 1 3 79 9 929
2017 Aboriginal 36 31 16 13 5 0 0 67 17 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 11 4 3 0 3 81 8 1194

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 Aboriginal 14 25 32 22 5 2 0 40 28 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 30 34 12 6 0 0 48 18 924
2017 Aboriginal 9 33 35 16 7 0 0 42 23 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 35 31 11 6 0 0 52 16 1193

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 Aboriginal 15 22 33 9 19 0 2 29 38 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 37 22 13 0 1 36 27 926
2017 Aboriginal 12 23 36 20 8 0 0 28 35 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 34 26 15 0 0 41 25 1191

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 Aboriginal 13 32 16 12 19 6 2 49 34 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 30 22 13 11 6 1 50 26 924
2017 Aboriginal 12 28 22 12 16 9 0 44 32 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 29 23 13 13 6 1 46 29 1195

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 Aboriginal 17 28 10 19 22 2 2 47 43 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 20 18 16 3 2 43 35 925
2017 Aboriginal 14 28 17 19 16 6 0 45 37 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 20 16 15 3 2 46 33 1196
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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 Aboriginal 64 17 0 0 2 14 2 76 24 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 18 6 2 2 13 3 66 34 921
2017 Aboriginal 50 4 16 8 2 21 0 63 37 64
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 23 9 4 3 15 2 53 47 1190

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 Aboriginal 56 9 2 2 4 12 15 88 8 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 9 4 1 3 6 25 88 6 895
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