2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Micro-organizations combined 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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the anonymity of respondents.

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 30 39 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 8 8 3 0 2 81 11 808
2017 Aboriginal 34 32 10 10 14 0 0 66 24 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 8 8 5 1 1 78 14 789
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 11 11 8 0 0 69 19 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 9 9 5 0 1 76 14 1002
2011 Aboriginal 25 39 6 8 17 2 2 67 27 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 12 9 6 0 3 73 15 945
2008 Aboriginal 0 65 19 4 4 8 0 71 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 12 9 5 0 2 73 14 666

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 50 41 0 3 7 0 0 91 9 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 806
2017 Aboriginal 46 36 4 6 7 2 0 83 13 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 31 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 789
2014 Aboriginal 42 39 7 7 6 0 0 81 13 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1002
2011 Aboriginal 29 36 18 11 2 0 4 68 13 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 32 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 945
2008 Aboriginal 38 35 12 4 8 4 0 76 12 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 667

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 39 45 8 1 6 0 0 84 8 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 797
2017 Aboriginal 41 42 6 5 5 2 0 84 10 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 790
2014 Aboriginal 51 38 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 30 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 1001
2011 Aboriginal 31 39 12 8 6 2 2 72 15 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 946
2008 Aboriginal 42 38 8 4 4 4 0 84 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 667

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 48 31 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 28 6 5 4 0 0 85 8 807
2017 Aboriginal 43 34 12 8 1 2 0 78 10 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 29 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 791
2014 Aboriginal 42 36 10 4 8 0 0 78 13 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 8 6 4 0 1 81 11 1001
2011 Aboriginal 35 33 13 8 6 0 6 72 14 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 9 9 4 0 2 77 14 946

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 36 44 7 10 1 1 0 81 11 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 801
2017 Aboriginal 33 45 10 6 5 2 0 78 11 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 790
2014 Aboriginal 31 50 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 1002
2011 Aboriginal 33 41 13 4 8 0 2 75 13 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 37 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 943
2008 Aboriginal 50 27 8 4 8 4 0 80 12 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 662

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 27 38 14 11 9 1 0 65 21 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 803
2017 Aboriginal 33 28 20 4 14 0 0 61 19 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 11 9 7 0 0 72 16 790
2014 Aboriginal 28 33 13 11 15 0 0 61 26 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 11 13 7 0 1 69 20 1002
2011 Aboriginal 28 30 14 14 10 0 4 60 25 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 13 11 10 0 0 67 21 946

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 28 44 13 9 5 1 0 73 14 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 804
2017 Aboriginal 27 40 6 18 7 2 0 68 25 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 790

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 48 34 9 6 1 2 0 84 7 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 31 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 806
2017 Aboriginal 40 36 9 8 4 3 0 79 12 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 789
2014 Aboriginal 61 26 6 3 3 1 0 89 6 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1000
2011 Aboriginal 39 44 7 2 0 4 4 91 2 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 946
2008 Aboriginal 54 35 4 0 4 4 0 92 4 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 53 36 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 666

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 31 35 14 10 10 1 0 66 20 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 806
2017 Aboriginal 25 36 14 7 15 3 0 63 23 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 10 9 6 0 0 74 15 791

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 54 34 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 30 8 2 1 0 0 90 2 799
2017 Aboriginal 51 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 31 7 1 1 0 0 91 3 789
2014 Aboriginal 65 31 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1002
2011 Aboriginal 47 43 2 2 2 2 2 93 4 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 62 27 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 946

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 33 46 11 5 5 0 0 78 11 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 804
2017 Aboriginal 37 35 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 789
2014 Aboriginal 33 36 6 15 10 0 0 69 25 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 9 10 7 0 1 74 16 1002
2011 Aboriginal 26 28 15 16 12 2 2 55 29 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 943

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 34 41 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 799
2017 Aboriginal 39 30 12 12 8 0 0 69 19 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 787
2014 Aboriginal 33 39 8 14 6 0 0 72 19 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 12 8 5 0 1 75 13 1001

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 31 35 13 13 9 0 0 65 21 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 13 7 3 0 1 77 10 800
2017 Aboriginal 36 20 19 12 13 2 0 56 25 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 11 6 5 0 0 79 10 789
2014 Aboriginal 33 25 7 19 13 1 1 60 33 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 1002
2011 Aboriginal 30 30 15 8 6 2 8 67 16 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 945

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 39 39 11 5 5 0 0 78 10 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 805
2017 Aboriginal 42 30 14 8 4 2 0 73 12 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 788
2014 Aboriginal 46 38 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 32 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 1001
2011 Aboriginal 39 39 8 4 8 0 2 79 13 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 945
2008 Aboriginal 42 35 12 0 8 4 0 80 8 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 666

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 31 34 18 11 7 0 0 65 17 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 31 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 807
2017 Aboriginal 22 38 29 4 4 0 1 62 8 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 14 8 3 0 3 75 11 791
2014 Aboriginal 29 35 13 14 8 1 0 65 23 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 14 6 4 0 2 76 10 1002
2011 Aboriginal 32 29 23 4 10 0 2 62 15 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 14 8 5 0 1 74 13 943
2008 Aboriginal 23 38 15 12 8 4 0 64 20 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 666

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 11 28 32 19 10 0 0 29 39 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 30 25 15 1 2 41 28 807
2017 Aboriginal 12 20 33 18 11 3 3 31 34 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 18 37 20 13 1 3 35 27 789
2014 Aboriginal 17 24 32 17 8 0 3 26 41 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 21 31 22 15 1 3 38 29 1001
2011 Aboriginal 16 15 31 22 10 0 4 34 33 48
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 34 20 10 0 4 31 33 941
2008 Aboriginal 27 19 23 19 4 8 0 25 50 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 32 23 10 0 2 34 34 666

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 20 16 27 23 14 1 0 37 36 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 15 27 26 20 1 2 48 24 804
2017 Aboriginal 10 20 19 22 21 3 6 46 33 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 26 23 22 3 4 49 24 787
2014 Aboriginal 11 18 30 21 15 0 4 38 31 71
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 24 26 25 2 3 53 21 1000
2011 Aboriginal 21 6 33 17 18 2 4 36 29 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 24 25 19 2 4 47 28 941
2008 Aboriginal 12 23 23 23 12 8 0 38 38 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 13 27 24 20 2 5 47 24 664

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 22 19 26 24 9 0 0 33 41 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 12 27 26 23 1 1 51 21 802
2017 Aboriginal 25 15 19 17 17 3 5 37 43 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 13 25 24 23 2 5 51 23 788
2014 Aboriginal 15 15 24 27 13 1 4 42 33 71
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 12 26 25 24 1 4 52 21 1001
2011 Aboriginal 21 16 25 12 16 4 6 31 41 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 17 25 22 18 1 5 43 30 941
2008 Aboriginal 20 20 20 24 12 4 0 38 42 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 14 25 24 21 1 4 48 25 663

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 10 18 36 22 13 1 0 36 28 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 10 25 33 25 1 1 59 16 802
2017 Aboriginal 4 16 28 22 20 6 4 46 23 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 28 29 23 1 3 54 17 787
2014 Aboriginal 6 27 27 24 14 0 3 39 33 71
2014 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 26 33 23 0 3 58 15 998
2011 Aboriginal 12 10 19 27 21 4 6 54 25 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 29 30 19 1 4 51 19 942
2008 Aboriginal 12 8 27 35 12 4 4 50 21 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 31 25 21 1 3 48 21 665

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 11 30 23 24 11 1 0 35 41 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 27 23 21 1 3 45 27 804
2017 Aboriginal 14 21 28 12 19 3 3 33 37 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 25 22 18 2 4 42 31 787
2014 Aboriginal 23 23 18 20 11 3 3 33 48 71
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 18 21 1 4 41 32 1000
2011 Aboriginal 25 23 12 10 19 4 6 33 53 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 19 24 21 14 1 4 37 38 943
2008 Aboriginal 8 32 24 12 16 4 4 30 43 25
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 26 20 17 1 6 40 32 662

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 16 17 22 29 12 2 1 43 34 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 26 24 22 2 3 49 23 804
2017 Aboriginal 11 22 14 16 23 10 4 45 38 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 27 24 22 2 5 49 22 788
2014 Aboriginal 9 21 17 24 21 3 4 49 32 70
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 12 24 28 25 2 5 57 18 999
2011 Aboriginal 20 18 16 11 24 4 6 39 43 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 15 25 24 17 2 5 44 29 936
2008 Aboriginal 12 35 15 4 23 4 8 30 52 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 28 24 12 3 5 39 30 665

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 16 18 30 17 13 6 0 32 36 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 27 29 21 1 2 51 21 802
2017 Aboriginal 15 15 26 15 18 3 7 37 34 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 10 29 26 21 3 4 50 19 788
2014 Aboriginal 21 15 25 26 12 0 1 39 36 68
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 28 24 21 2 4 47 23 998
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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 27 32 12 12 12 4 3 63 25 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 18 10 5 7 4 63 17 803
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 13 4 19 3 1 63 24 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 15 8 6 6 5 67 16 791
2014 Aboriginal 24 31 13 10 18 4 1 57 29 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 13 10 8 4 5 66 20 1002

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 40 29 14 9 8 0 0 69 17 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 7 9 4 1 0 79 13 802
2017 Aboriginal 45 17 10 15 13 0 0 63 27 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 8 7 6 1 0 79 13 790
2014 Aboriginal 43 25 8 11 13 0 0 68 24 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 9 9 6 0 1 75 15 1002

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 13 29 26 15 10 4 3 45 27 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 18 13 8 16 4 51 26 803
2017 Aboriginal 16 27 19 11 16 9 2 48 30 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 16 12 8 17 4 55 25 789
2014 Aboriginal 13 27 13 11 21 15 0 47 38 71
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 15 14 11 15 5 51 31 1002

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 41 37 9 11 3 0 0 78 13 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 33 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 796
2017 Aboriginal 38 41 3 13 5 0 0 79 18 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 789
2014 Aboriginal 40 32 6 14 8 0 0 72 22 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 33 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 1002

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 38 39 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 803
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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 38 38 8 9 6 1 0 77 16 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 9 7 3 1 2 80 10 801
2017 Aboriginal 46 24 14 6 8 0 1 71 15 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 9 8 4 0 1 78 13 790
2014 Aboriginal 43 26 10 14 7 0 0 69 21 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 11 6 5 0 2 78 11 1001
2011 Aboriginal 28 32 11 10 14 4 2 63 26 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 11 10 6 0 2 73 16 946
2008 Aboriginal 23 19 12 31 8 8 0 46 42 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 12 9 8 1 2 70 17 666

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 42 35 4 10 7 2 0 78 17 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 7 7 3 3 2 83 10 803
2017 Aboriginal 47 25 7 10 8 4 0 75 18 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 10 5 4 2 2 81 9 790
2014 Aboriginal 39 28 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 9 4 4 1 3 82 8 999
2011 Aboriginal 34 27 13 8 12 2 4 65 21 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 30 12 7 5 2 2 75 13 946
2008 Aboriginal 23 27 15 15 15 4 0 52 32 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 29 12 6 7 3 2 74 13 666

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 43 34 7 7 10 0 0 77 17 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 9 6 4 1 2 81 10 803
2017 Aboriginal 42 36 6 9 8 0 0 77 17 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 9 5 4 1 2 81 10 788
2014 Aboriginal 38 32 8 11 10 1 0 70 21 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 10 7 4 0 2 79 11 1002
2011 Aboriginal 32 29 10 7 16 2 4 65 24 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 9 9 7 1 1 75 16 942
2008 Aboriginal 15 35 15 15 15 4 0 52 32 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 10 8 8 1 2 73 16 666

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 49 30 8 1 11 0 0 80 12 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 23 6 4 3 1 2 86 8 802
2017 Aboriginal 58 20 5 6 9 2 0 79 15 67
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 24 7 3 3 1 2 86 6 791

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 47 30 5 6 12 0 0 77 18 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 9 5 4 1 1 81 10 802
2017 Aboriginal 53 21 7 11 8 0 0 74 19 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 25 8 6 4 0 1 81 10 789
2014 Aboriginal 50 19 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 25 9 5 4 0 2 81 9 1000
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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 Aboriginal 32 10 18 10 14 0 17 50 28 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 26 15 7 3 1 10 73 11 233
2017 Aboriginal 38 35 12 7 0 0 9 79 8 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 10 7 4 1 8 76 12 239
2014 Aboriginal 29 29 7 21 7 0 7 62 31 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 9 5 2 3 11 81 8 276

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 32 27 19 8 12 1 0 60 20 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 12 9 6 3 1 73 15 804
2017 Aboriginal 27 40 12 9 10 2 0 69 19 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 31 13 8 7 3 0 71 16 791
2014 Aboriginal 35 25 11 15 14 0 0 60 29 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 11 8 7 3 0 73 15 1000
2011 Aboriginal 26 21 23 4 14 10 2 54 20 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 15 11 9 4 0 63 21 939

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 31 26 14 18 11 0 0 57 29 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 12 10 7 1 1 71 17 802
2017 Aboriginal 31 36 15 6 13 0 0 67 18 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 29 14 11 7 2 0 68 18 789
2014 Aboriginal 36 24 10 11 19 0 0 60 31 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 13 10 7 1 0 70 17 999
2011 Aboriginal 27 28 15 6 18 4 2 58 26 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 16 10 12 2 1 61 23 940
2008 Aboriginal 27 12 12 15 23 8 4 43 43 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 29 16 9 10 2 1 63 20 664

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 15 33 16 20 14 1 0 49 34 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 16 13 8 3 1 61 22 802
2017 Aboriginal 25 34 5 14 18 4 0 61 33 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 16 12 8 3 0 63 21 789
2014 Aboriginal 22 26 17 14 18 3 0 50 33 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 15 12 7 3 0 64 20 1001
2011 Aboriginal 20 23 21 12 16 6 2 47 31 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 18 13 10 4 1 58 24 943
2008 Aboriginal 19 23 23 12 12 12 0 48 26 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 16 12 8 4 1 61 22 667

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 18 36 16 17 11 1 0 55 29 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 15 15 8 2 1 61 24 805
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 13 20 11 1 2 54 33 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 12 14 9 2 0 64 24 790
2014 Aboriginal 21 36 15 10 17 1 0 58 27 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 14 15 9 2 1 61 24 1002
2011 Aboriginal 12 27 13 20 21 6 2 42 44 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 13 18 12 2 0 56 30 944
2008 Aboriginal 19 27 8 19 23 4 0 48 44 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 13 15 9 1 0 61 25 666
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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 26 43 12 12 5 2 0 71 17 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 802
2017 Aboriginal 32 34 12 12 8 2 0 67 21 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 11 8 4 1 0 77 13 791
2014 Aboriginal 31 42 8 7 11 1 0 73 18 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 1002
2011 Aboriginal 35 20 19 18 7 0 2 56 25 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 942

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 29 33 14 15 6 3 0 63 22 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 10 9 4 2 1 76 13 804
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 16 13 3 0 0 68 16 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 31 11 8 4 3 1 77 12 790
2014 Aboriginal 38 33 17 4 8 0 0 71 13 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 9 7 5 1 1 79 12 1002
2011 Aboriginal 29 26 8 9 17 8 4 62 29 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 30 10 8 7 3 1 74 15 942
2008 Aboriginal 23 19 15 15 19 8 0 46 38 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 10 8 6 4 1 75 15 667

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 24 35 18 16 7 0 0 59 23 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 15 8 4 2 0 72 12 803

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 13 31 18 14 18 3 3 47 34 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 21 17 10 11 13 4 55 25 805
2017 Aboriginal 23 22 15 17 14 5 5 49 34 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 19 17 11 13 13 4 51 29 790
2014 Aboriginal 15 21 18 10 24 8 4 41 38 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 18 16 13 12 12 7 49 30 1002
2011 Aboriginal 16 11 16 20 20 14 2 33 48 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 20 18 12 12 13 6 48 30 940

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 26 25 20 18 11 1 0 51 29 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 13 11 6 3 0 69 18 800
2017 Aboriginal 32 31 7 10 18 2 0 64 28 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 31 12 10 6 5 0 72 16 789
2014 Aboriginal 37 30 11 8 14 0 0 66 23 71
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 29 12 11 7 4 1 69 18 1000
2011 Aboriginal 18 29 8 12 25 6 2 51 40 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 14 11 12 3 1 61 25 945
2008 Aboriginal 23 38 12 4 15 8 0 67 21 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 15 9 8 1 1 68 17 667

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 17 22 12 16 26 7 0 42 45 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 15 14 20 3 7 45 38 804
2017 Aboriginal 26 28 6 6 27 3 4 58 36 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 20 12 18 20 5 8 43 43 787
2014 Aboriginal 14 28 11 15 28 1 3 43 45 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 18 13 17 23 2 10 39 46 1002
2011 Aboriginal 12 23 10 8 35 4 8 40 49 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 15 20 28 2 8 30 53 947
2008 Aboriginal 12 19 15 12 38 4 0 32 52 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 15 18 26 2 6 35 48 662

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 17 45 22 10 5 1 0 62 16 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 804
2017 Aboriginal 27 41 11 8 8 3 1 72 17 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 15 8 4 2 1 72 13 788

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 35 40 14 4 8 0 0 75 11 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 11 4 2 3 0 82 6 804
2017 Aboriginal 50 28 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 32 13 4 2 3 1 80 7 790
2014 Aboriginal 42 33 10 6 8 1 0 76 14 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 10 4 2 5 1 83 6 1002

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 43 34 8 9 5 0 1 77 14 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 806
2017 Aboriginal 40 36 8 8 7 0 0 77 15 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 787
2014 Aboriginal 36 36 6 18 4 0 0 72 22 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 33 10 5 2 1 1 83 7 1001
2011 Aboriginal 35 31 8 10 11 4 2 70 21 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 13 5 4 2 0 77 10 942

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 49 36 4 7 4 0 0 86 10 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 27 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 804
2017 Aboriginal 42 33 7 9 9 0 0 75 18 67
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 32 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 788
2014 Aboriginal 39 36 7 10 7 1 0 76 17 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 29 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 1002
2011 Aboriginal 36 37 6 4 11 4 2 78 15 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 32 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 942
2008 Aboriginal 31 35 8 12 12 4 0 68 24 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 665

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 34 30 14 14 9 0 0 63 22 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 28 12 7 5 0 0 77 11 808
2017 Aboriginal 33 31 11 9 13 4 0 66 22 67
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 26 14 7 5 0 0 74 11 790
2014 Aboriginal 31 28 17 15 8 1 0 59 24 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 29 14 8 6 1 0 72 13 1001
2011 Aboriginal 29 17 19 15 15 4 2 49 31 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 30 16 9 9 1 0 65 18 944

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 32 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 800
2017 Aboriginal 32 37 6 11 13 2 0 70 24 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 788
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 18 22 4 0 0 56 26 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 30 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1001
2011 Aboriginal 27 25 19 10 15 2 2 54 26 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 941
2008 Aboriginal 27 23 27 8 12 4 0 52 20 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 666

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 25 31 18 12 14 0 0 55 27 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 22 15 9 8 2 1 67 18 806
2017 Aboriginal 33 16 14 14 17 7 0 52 33 67
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 21 17 9 8 2 1 65 17 790
2014 Aboriginal 31 15 22 13 17 3 0 47 30 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 19 14 12 10 3 2 63 22 1001
2011 Aboriginal 20 24 15 17 16 6 2 48 36 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 23 16 11 11 4 1 60 24 943
2008 Aboriginal 19 23 15 8 23 12 0 48 35 26
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 23 17 14 10 4 1 58 25 666
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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 30 25 45 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 37 807
2017 Aboriginal 29 37 34 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 35 789
2014 Aboriginal 19 43 38 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 33 1002
2011 Aboriginal 41 29 30 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 30 947

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 0 9 54 13 6 18 21
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 11 56 4 10 5 225
2017 Aboriginal 9 14 36 5 17 19 21
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 11 54 5 13 4 225
2014 Aboriginal 7 0 64 14 9999 14 14
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 9 55 7 9999 11 324
2011 Aboriginal 15 0 55 5 9999 24 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 9 58 7 9999 7 319
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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 28 72 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 805

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 101

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 101

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 100

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 100

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 100

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 100

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 100

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 61 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 100

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 100

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 100

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 100

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 Aboriginal 55 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 101

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 19
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 101

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 17
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 96

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 17
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 96

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 17
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 96

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 17
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 96

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 62 17
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 96

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 21 17 26 6 13 14 3 46 23 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 14 17 6 6 27 8 56 18 806
2017 Aboriginal 22 11 22 9 12 16 8 43 29 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 14 16 7 5 26 12 55 20 790
2014 Aboriginal 21 15 18 6 14 19 7 49 26 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 13 15 8 5 28 10 54 21 1001

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 30 29 20 6 9 7 0 63 16 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 27 16 5 4 10 0 72 10 803
2017 Aboriginal 35 23 17 3 14 7 1 64 18 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 23 17 7 5 11 1 67 13 790
2014 Aboriginal 31 18 21 11 8 11 0 55 22 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 26 17 6 4 11 2 69 12 1001
2011 Aboriginal 26 28 23 6 6 9 2 61 13 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 17 6 5 7 1 70 11 941
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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 14 86 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 807

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 39

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 39

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 39

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 39

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 39

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 39

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 39

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 38

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 38

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 38

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination 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 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 38

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 24 18 26 6 6 15 4 52 16 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 13 18 2 3 35 8 62 8 805
2017 Aboriginal 21 11 23 5 9 21 10 46 20 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 12 15 2 2 35 13 63 8 791
2014 Aboriginal 18 10 25 6 6 31 6 43 17 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 13 15 2 2 34 13 63 8 1000

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 31 30 19 7 5 9 0 66 14 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 26 15 3 3 13 1 76 7 804
2017 Aboriginal 36 24 15 7 7 7 4 68 16 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 25 15 3 2 16 3 76 6 788
2014 Aboriginal 29 24 19 8 6 14 0 61 16 72
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 25 16 3 2 15 2 75 6 999
2011 Aboriginal 30 31 15 12 2 7 4 68 15 49
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 14 4 2 9 0 77 7 945
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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 18 34 17 11 18 2 0 53 30 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 28 18 11 12 0 2 58 24 806
2017 Aboriginal 30 24 20 14 7 1 3 57 22 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 16 11 12 1 3 59 24 788

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 16 22 31 17 14 0 0 38 31 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 24 14 9 0 1 53 23 805
2017 Aboriginal 17 28 17 18 16 1 3 47 35 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 28 13 9 0 1 49 22 789

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 24 25 29 12 10 0 0 49 22 64
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 17 10 6 0 2 67 16 803
2017 Aboriginal 28 28 30 9 3 0 1 57 12 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 20 9 6 0 2 64 15 790

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 16 17 30 16 21 0 0 33 37 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 23 23 14 12 1 1 51 26 804
2017 Aboriginal 15 17 17 19 21 7 5 36 45 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 23 22 15 12 0 2 49 28 787

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 49 22 10 7 5 0 6 76 14 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 21 13 5 4 0 4 77 10 802
2017 Aboriginal 47 17 15 4 3 1 13 75 8 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 23 11 6 5 0 7 77 11 787

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 37 25 23 9 7 0 0 61 16 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 27 16 7 7 0 1 69 14 806
2017 Aboriginal 35 31 23 9 3 0 0 66 11 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 29 18 9 5 0 0 67 15 785

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 26 40 16 6 9 1 1 68 16 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 801
2017 Aboriginal 40 30 13 13 6 0 0 69 18 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 31 18 8 4 0 2 70 12 787

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 26 32 24 13 4 1 0 59 17 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 18 9 6 0 1 66 15 802
2017 Aboriginal 27 22 23 10 14 3 3 51 25 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 20 11 5 0 1 63 17 788

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 30 32 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 15 11 5 0 1 69 16 801
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 12 12 13 0 0 63 25 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 18 8 6 0 1 68 15 786

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 21 41 18 15 4 1 0 62 20 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 13 7 3 0 1 78 9 796
2017 Aboriginal 30 29 24 9 7 3 0 60 16 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 14 7 3 0 1 75 10 785

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 52 31 10 3 3 0 1 84 5 65
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 20 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 796
2017 Aboriginal 64 18 7 8 1 0 1 84 9 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 67 19 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 789

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 15 9 3 5 2 0 84 8 65
2018 Non-Aboriginal 79 10 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 799

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 54 25 10 4 7 1 0 80 11 65
2018 Non-Aboriginal 75 9 5 3 3 0 3 88 6 802
2017 Aboriginal 59 18 10 7 3 2 1 80 10 67
2017 Non-Aboriginal 74 11 7 3 2 0 3 87 6 789

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 35 35 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 26 10 3 1 0 1 85 5 806
2017 Aboriginal 51 31 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 788

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 43 28 8 11 9 0 1 71 20 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 19 9 5 4 0 2 81 10 802
2017 Aboriginal 54 18 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 19 8 6 4 0 3 81 10 787

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 54 21 8 0 0 3 14 91 0 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 13 5 1 1 0 27 91 3 797
2017 Aboriginal 64 12 4 0 3 1 16 92 4 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 13 5 1 0 0 24 92 2 789

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 60 18 14 1 3 0 4 81 4 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 8 1 1 0 5 89 2 801
2017 Aboriginal 63 19 10 1 1 3 3 87 3 68
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 17 6 2 1 0 5 92 2 787

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 67 20 5 1 5 1 0 88 6 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 74 12 4 3 3 0 4 90 6 801
2017 Aboriginal 70 7 10 0 6 3 4 83 6 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 4 4 3 0 5 89 7 791

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 52 27 13 3 3 1 1 81 6 66
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 803
2017 Aboriginal 50 23 13 3 4 3 4 78 7 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 10 4 1 0 3 85 5 788

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 10 23 47 16 4 0 0 34 20 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 30 9 4 0 0 57 13 805
2017 Aboriginal 7 25 34 23 9 1 1 33 32 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 51 16 791

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 16 21 49 10 4 0 0 14 37 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 13 39 23 17 0 0 40 21 800
2017 Aboriginal 11 31 40 8 10 0 0 17 42 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 39 26 13 0 1 40 21 788

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 33 42 10 9 4 1 0 76 13 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 12 7 2 3 0 78 9 807
2017 Aboriginal 25 39 14 9 11 1 0 65 21 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 13 8 4 4 0 74 12 789

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 21 28 17 21 8 4 0 52 30 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 14 10 6 3 0 70 16 808
2017 Aboriginal 17 37 11 14 17 4 0 56 32 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 9 7 2 0 68 17 789
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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 20 29 24 13 7 7 0 21 79 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 16 11 7 3 1 34 66 807
2017 Aboriginal 22 34 19 10 10 0 4 23 77 69
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 17 9 10 2 2 34 66 790

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 Aboriginal 26 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 514
2017 Aboriginal 22 50
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 491

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 Aboriginal 36 49
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 514
2017 Aboriginal 27 50
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 491

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 Aboriginal 21 49
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 514
2017 Aboriginal 19 50
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 491

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 Aboriginal 26 49
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 514
2017 Aboriginal 21 50
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 491

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 Aboriginal 7 49
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 514
2017 Aboriginal 3 50
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 491

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 Aboriginal 37 49
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 514

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 49
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 514
2017 Aboriginal 51 50
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 491

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 Aboriginal 9 41 22 8 6 13 49
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 47 21 10 5 12 477
2017 Aboriginal 11 53 17 11 8 0 45
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 55 15 7 3 12 486

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 55 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 61 512

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 Aboriginal 31 30 17 16 4 0 2 63 20 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 27 11 10 10 1 6 66 22 511
2017 Aboriginal 22 23 21 13 10 2 9 51 25 51
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 26 10 12 11 1 8 64 26 495

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 Aboriginal 6 23 16 13 28 2 12 34 47 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 13 13 31 3 17 28 56 512
2017 Aboriginal 12 11 12 9 34 6 16 30 55 50
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 12 12 14 35 4 19 21 63 495

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 48 10 12 9 11 6 4 65 22 67
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 15 12 8 8 1 8 68 18 804
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