2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Justice by Question 90. Are you currently a shift worker?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Question 7. 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
2019 Shift worker 35 44 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 65
2019 Non-shift worker 36 43 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 2509
2018 Shift worker 33 49 15 2 0 0 0 82 2 41
2018 Non-shift worker 33 45 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 2509
2017 Shift worker 25 59 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 91
2017 Non-shift worker 34 45 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 3061
2014 Shift worker 30 41 15 12 2 0 0 71 14 75
2014 Non-shift worker 28 47 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 2987
2011 Shift worker 41 38 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 150
2011 Non-shift worker 35 43 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 3399
2008 Shift worker 32 49 10 6 2 0 0 81 8 100
2008 Non-shift worker 37 43 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3132

Question 11. 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
2019 Shift worker 30 43 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 64
2019 Non-shift worker 31 37 12 11 8 0 0 68 20 2502
2018 Shift worker 35 36 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 43
2018 Non-shift worker 28 38 12 12 9 0 0 66 21 2528
2017 Shift worker 25 39 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 91
2017 Non-shift worker 27 38 12 12 10 0 0 65 22 3056

Question 12. 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
2019 Shift worker 46 38 12 2 3 0 0 84 4 64
2019 Non-shift worker 51 36 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 2494
2018 Shift worker 51 39 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 42
2018 Non-shift worker 49 38 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 2508
2017 Shift worker 45 40 10 1 4 0 0 85 5 91
2017 Non-shift worker 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 3053
2014 Shift worker 45 38 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 75
2014 Non-shift worker 57 32 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 2990
2011 Shift worker 57 33 9 1 1 0 0 90 2 151
2011 Non-shift worker 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 4 3404

Question 16. 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
2019 Shift worker 47 45 3 3 3 0 0 92 6 65
2019 Non-shift worker 42 41 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 2512
2018 Shift worker 41 43 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 43
2018 Non-shift worker 38 41 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 2527
2017 Shift worker 40 43 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 91
2017 Non-shift worker 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3046
2014 Shift worker 33 47 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 75
2014 Non-shift worker 36 42 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 2986
2011 Shift worker 46 37 9 6 1 0 0 83 7 150
2011 Non-shift worker 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 3403
2008 Shift worker 36 47 10 3 3 0 0 83 6 99
2008 Non-shift worker 42 42 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 3145

Question 51. 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
2019 Shift worker 48 29 11 3 6 3 0 79 9 65
2019 Non-shift worker 35 33 17 9 5 0 0 69 15 2513
2018 Shift worker 51 19 18 7 5 0 0 70 12 42
2018 Non-shift worker 31 34 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 2527
2017 Shift worker 35 34 11 13 5 1 0 71 19 91
2017 Non-shift worker 31 33 18 11 7 1 0 65 17 3058
2014 Shift worker 27 34 23 9 3 3 0 64 13 75
2014 Non-shift worker 22 37 19 14 8 1 0 59 22 2988
2011 Shift worker 41 43 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 147
2011 Non-shift worker 32 36 16 10 6 1 0 69 16 3396

Question 52. 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
2019 Shift worker 40 34 18 4 3 0 0 74 7 63
2019 Non-shift worker 34 36 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 2496
2018 Shift worker 53 23 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 41
2018 Non-shift worker 30 36 16 11 6 0 0 66 17 2519
2017 Shift worker 36 33 17 11 3 0 0 69 14 91
2017 Non-shift worker 30 37 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 3059
2014 Shift worker 29 33 22 11 3 3 0 64 14 75
2014 Non-shift worker 21 38 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 2988
2011 Shift worker 40 42 10 8 1 0 0 81 8 146
2011 Non-shift worker 31 37 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 3398
2008 Shift worker 38 42 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 100
2008 Non-shift worker 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 3147

Question 53. 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
2019 Shift worker 39 21 23 6 8 3 0 62 14 64
2019 Non-shift worker 33 25 18 12 8 3 1 60 21 2514
2018 Shift worker 40 22 14 15 7 0 2 63 22 42
2018 Non-shift worker 29 26 19 13 8 3 1 58 22 2530
2017 Shift worker 30 25 18 16 7 2 1 57 24 91
2017 Non-shift worker 28 25 18 12 9 6 1 57 23 3057
2014 Shift worker 15 31 23 12 10 8 1 50 24 75
2014 Non-shift worker 25 26 18 13 10 6 1 55 25 2990
2011 Shift worker 35 25 20 5 9 5 0 64 15 149
2011 Non-shift worker 32 25 17 11 8 5 1 61 21 3396
2008 Shift worker 27 34 12 9 11 5 2 66 22 100
2008 Non-shift worker 32 29 15 12 7 5 1 64 20 3146
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019 Shift worker 40 26 10 7 4 5 7 76 13 66
2019 Non-shift worker 44 27 16 5 3 1 5 75 8 2517

Question 26. 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
2019 Shift worker 43 30 13 6 5 0 3 75 12 66
2019 Non-shift worker 47 29 11 6 4 3 1 78 10 2509
2018 Shift worker 50 25 8 12 2 2 0 77 14 43
2018 Non-shift worker 45 29 12 6 5 2 1 76 11 2525
2017 Shift worker 30 41 12 9 4 4 0 74 13 91
2017 Non-shift worker 46 29 12 6 4 2 1 77 11 3063
2014 Shift worker 43 27 21 1 4 2 1 73 6 75
2014 Non-shift worker 45 28 12 7 5 2 1 75 12 2988
2011 Shift worker 44 34 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 149
2011 Non-shift worker 44 30 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 3401
2008 Shift worker 42 32 12 6 1 6 1 79 7 100
2008 Non-shift worker 42 29 12 8 5 4 1 74 13 3147

Question 27. 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
2019 Shift worker 38 39 9 7 4 1 1 79 12 66
2019 Non-shift worker 42 33 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 2502
2018 Shift worker 56 21 16 2 5 0 0 77 7 43
2018 Non-shift worker 39 33 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 2518
2017 Shift worker 34 40 8 13 6 0 0 74 19 90
2017 Non-shift worker 41 33 11 9 5 1 0 74 14 3062
2014 Shift worker 35 35 10 12 4 2 1 73 17 75
2014 Non-shift worker 40 33 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 2987
2011 Shift worker 46 27 14 8 3 2 0 75 12 149
2011 Non-shift worker 38 34 11 10 6 1 0 73 17 3394
2008 Shift worker 35 40 13 6 4 1 1 77 10 100
2008 Non-shift worker 36 34 10 11 7 1 1 71 18 3147

Question 31. 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
2019 Shift worker 44 38 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 66
2019 Non-shift worker 48 30 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 2514
2018 Shift worker 57 17 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 43
2018 Non-shift worker 45 29 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 2528
2017 Shift worker 41 32 11 7 8 1 0 74 15 91
2017 Non-shift worker 49 28 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3048
2014 Shift worker 39 28 16 12 4 1 0 68 16 75
2014 Non-shift worker 47 29 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 2986

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 Shift worker 34 32 13 7 6 8 1 72 14 66
2019 Non-shift worker 33 32 14 8 5 8 0 70 14 2513
2018 Shift worker 43 33 12 7 2 0 2 78 9 43
2018 Non-shift worker 30 30 16 8 6 9 0 66 15 2539
2017 Shift worker 34 30 15 7 6 7 0 70 14 91
2017 Non-shift worker 29 31 16 8 6 10 0 67 15 3059
2014 Shift worker 19 41 20 7 3 10 0 67 11 75
2014 Non-shift worker 26 33 17 9 5 10 0 65 16 2988
2011 Shift worker 39 34 11 3 2 11 1 83 5 150
2011 Non-shift worker 32 30 17 8 6 8 0 68 14 3400

Question 35. 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
2019 Shift worker 31 27 22 6 9 4 1 61 16 65
2019 Non-shift worker 28 32 17 13 8 2 0 62 21 2510
2018 Shift worker 43 29 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 43
2018 Non-shift worker 24 32 18 13 10 3 0 58 24 2533
2017 Shift worker 34 27 14 9 13 5 0 64 22 91
2017 Non-shift worker 24 32 17 14 10 3 0 57 25 3063
2014 Shift worker 15 37 23 14 8 3 0 53 23 74
2014 Non-shift worker 19 32 19 17 11 2 0 52 28 2990
2011 Shift worker 26 40 18 8 3 4 1 69 12 150
2011 Non-shift worker 23 33 18 13 11 3 0 58 24 3395
2008 Shift worker 28 37 18 8 6 4 0 67 15 99
2008 Non-shift worker 23 33 19 14 9 3 0 57 24 3143

Question 36. 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
2019 Shift worker 26 21 20 4 12 16 1 56 20 66
2019 Non-shift worker 19 32 20 15 8 6 0 54 25 2502
2018 Shift worker 38 26 11 14 7 4 0 67 22 43
2018 Non-shift worker 15 30 21 17 10 7 0 48 29 2528
2017 Shift worker 29 23 12 13 12 11 0 58 28 91
2017 Non-shift worker 15 29 20 17 11 7 0 48 30 3057
2014 Shift worker 9 36 23 18 7 7 0 48 27 74
2014 Non-shift worker 12 27 22 20 12 6 0 42 35 2985
2011 Shift worker 16 38 19 10 3 13 0 63 15 150
2011 Non-shift worker 13 32 19 18 9 9 0 50 29 3396
2008 Shift worker 17 32 19 16 4 12 0 56 22 100
2008 Non-shift worker 13 31 20 17 9 10 0 49 29 3145

Question 37. 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
2019 Shift worker 22 29 22 6 15 7 0 54 22 66
2019 Non-shift worker 18 33 19 18 10 3 0 52 29 2516
2018 Shift worker 35 29 21 4 7 4 0 67 12 43
2018 Non-shift worker 14 32 19 20 12 3 0 47 32 2534
2017 Shift worker 25 23 16 8 14 13 0 56 25 91
2017 Non-shift worker 16 30 19 20 12 4 0 47 33 3052
2014 Shift worker 15 34 15 23 7 4 1 52 32 75
2014 Non-shift worker 12 28 19 22 15 3 0 41 38 2988
2011 Shift worker 26 29 24 10 3 9 0 60 14 150
2011 Non-shift worker 15 35 16 18 11 4 0 52 30 3389
2008 Shift worker 22 38 28 5 3 4 0 63 8 100
2008 Non-shift worker 17 39 15 18 8 4 0 58 27 3145
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. 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
2019 Shift worker 30 45 10 4 11 0 0 75 15 65
2019 Non-shift worker 26 38 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 2507
2018 Shift worker 35 32 11 12 9 0 0 67 22 42
2018 Non-shift worker 25 34 14 16 11 0 0 60 26 2532
2017 Shift worker 26 36 15 14 8 0 0 62 23 91
2017 Non-shift worker 24 37 13 14 11 0 0 61 26 3059
2014 Shift worker 13 41 17 18 10 0 0 54 28 75
2014 Non-shift worker 20 36 15 16 12 0 0 57 28 2985
2011 Shift worker 28 40 22 8 3 0 0 67 11 151
2011 Non-shift worker 26 38 13 13 9 0 0 64 23 3401

Question 9. 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
2019 Shift worker 30 42 20 6 3 0 0 72 8 65
2019 Non-shift worker 30 44 12 10 3 0 0 74 14 2495
2018 Shift worker 33 58 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 42
2018 Non-shift worker 30 43 14 10 4 0 0 73 13 2533
2017 Shift worker 26 44 15 10 5 0 0 70 16 91
2017 Non-shift worker 28 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 3062

Question 25. 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
2019 Shift worker 38 39 12 4 6 1 0 78 10 66
2019 Non-shift worker 38 33 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 2518
2018 Shift worker 50 18 19 9 2 2 0 69 12 43
2018 Non-shift worker 34 36 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 2528
2017 Shift worker 27 41 13 14 6 0 0 68 20 91
2017 Non-shift worker 35 37 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 3059
2014 Shift worker 32 35 19 7 4 1 3 69 11 75
2014 Non-shift worker 35 37 12 10 6 0 0 73 16 2991
2011 Shift worker 38 33 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 150
2011 Non-shift worker 34 37 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 3401
2008 Shift worker 35 41 11 10 2 0 1 77 12 100
2008 Non-shift worker 31 36 13 11 7 1 1 68 19 3147

Job fit and development

Question 4. 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
2019 Shift worker 36 42 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 65
2019 Non-shift worker 31 44 10 11 3 0 0 76 14 2496
2018 Shift worker 36 51 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 42
2018 Non-shift worker 28 48 9 11 4 0 0 76 16 2536
2017 Shift worker 28 48 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 91
2017 Non-shift worker 30 43 10 12 4 0 0 73 17 3067
2014 Shift worker 26 40 20 11 2 0 1 67 13 75
2014 Non-shift worker 27 42 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 2988
2011 Shift worker 37 44 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 151
2011 Non-shift worker 34 40 10 10 4 0 1 75 15 3400
2008 Shift worker 32 49 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 100
2008 Non-shift worker 28 44 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 3145

Question 44. 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
2019 Shift worker 27 40 15 9 4 5 0 70 14 65
2019 Non-shift worker 19 32 17 15 14 2 0 53 30 2509
2018 Shift worker 28 36 29 2 2 0 2 66 4 43
2018 Non-shift worker 18 31 17 18 14 2 0 50 33 2521
2017 Shift worker 28 39 15 7 5 5 0 71 13 90
2017 Non-shift worker 22 33 15 16 12 2 0 57 28 3050
2014 Shift worker 20 34 21 17 6 1 1 55 23 75
2014 Non-shift worker 17 32 15 18 16 2 0 50 34 2986
2011 Shift worker 31 43 14 7 3 2 0 76 9 151
2011 Non-shift worker 26 35 13 13 12 1 0 61 26 3402
2008 Shift worker 25 40 20 7 4 4 0 68 11 100
2008 Non-shift worker 21 35 16 16 10 1 0 57 27 3140

Question 45. 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
2019 Shift worker 21 32 13 11 16 3 4 57 29 66
2019 Non-shift worker 17 26 14 18 22 2 1 45 41 2518
2018 Shift worker 26 19 19 15 20 0 0 45 36 43
2018 Non-shift worker 14 24 14 20 24 2 1 40 45 2529
2017 Shift worker 14 26 16 14 18 8 5 46 36 91
2017 Non-shift worker 15 22 12 19 28 3 1 38 49 3063
2014 Shift worker 10 22 8 22 26 6 7 36 55 75
2014 Non-shift worker 9 17 11 22 37 2 1 27 61 2990
2011 Shift worker 18 22 13 23 15 5 3 44 41 151
2011 Non-shift worker 11 20 12 22 32 2 1 32 56 3399
2008 Shift worker 24 22 22 18 10 3 1 48 30 100
2008 Non-shift worker 13 30 13 20 22 2 1 44 43 3132

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

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
2019 Shift worker 49 22 17 1 2 2 7 79 3 66
2019 Non-shift worker 47 25 14 6 4 1 4 75 10 2516

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

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
2019 Shift worker 61 17 7 0 4 1 9 88 4 66
2019 Non-shift worker 62 10 6 4 4 2 13 84 9 2511

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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
2019 Shift worker 57 16 11 9 4 1 2 75 14 65
2019 Non-shift worker 52 24 11 4 3 1 3 80 8 2509

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

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
2019 Shift worker 52 18 12 7 7 1 2 73 15 65
2019 Non-shift worker 46 22 14 6 5 3 4 74 12 2500

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

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
2019 Shift worker 58 7 9 6 11 3 7 71 19 65
2019 Non-shift worker 44 15 11 9 13 2 5 63 24 2508

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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
2019 Shift worker 64 9 7 9 8 1 2 75 18 66
2019 Non-shift worker 76 10 4 2 1 2 5 92 3 2511

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Shift worker 71 6 8 5 5 3 3 82 10 65
2019 Non-shift worker 75 8 4 2 3 5 4 90 5 2501

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Shift worker 73 6 6 2 4 0 9 87 6 65
2019 Non-shift worker 79 6 2 1 1 2 8 95 3 2504

Empowerment

Question 13. 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
2019 Shift worker 21 33 25 12 6 3 0 55 18 63
2019 Non-shift worker 26 37 15 14 7 0 0 63 21 2495
2018 Shift worker 23 43 22 5 7 0 0 66 11 43
2018 Non-shift worker 24 38 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 2519
2017 Shift worker 26 38 10 19 6 0 2 65 25 90
2017 Non-shift worker 25 40 13 14 8 1 0 65 22 3050
2014 Shift worker 13 38 18 18 11 0 1 53 30 75
2014 Non-shift worker 16 39 13 18 12 0 0 56 30 2989
2011 Shift worker 27 40 21 8 3 1 0 68 11 149
2011 Non-shift worker 29 41 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 3398

Question 14. 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
2019 Shift worker 29 34 25 4 8 0 0 63 12 65
2019 Non-shift worker 31 35 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 2505
2018 Shift worker 26 36 20 9 7 0 2 63 16 43
2018 Non-shift worker 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 68 18 2514
2017 Shift worker 30 29 18 15 7 0 1 60 23 91
2017 Non-shift worker 30 37 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 3048
2014 Shift worker 15 47 16 12 8 0 1 63 21 75
2014 Non-shift worker 23 37 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 2989

Question 15. 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
2019 Shift worker 35 42 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 62
2019 Non-shift worker 30 41 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 2477
2018 Shift worker 33 35 25 5 2 0 0 68 7 42
2018 Non-shift worker 27 38 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 2522
2017 Shift worker 23 40 21 10 5 2 0 64 15 91
2017 Non-shift worker 29 38 14 12 7 0 0 68 19 3051
2014 Shift worker 17 42 26 8 5 0 1 60 14 75
2014 Non-shift worker 24 39 15 14 8 0 0 63 22 2988
2011 Shift worker 38 42 16 4 0 1 0 79 5 151
2011 Non-shift worker 35 41 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 3397

Question 47. 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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 22 29 26 9 6 8 0 56 16 66
2019 Non-shift worker 16 40 22 12 4 5 0 59 17 2511
2018 Shift worker 23 34 29 7 7 0 0 58 14 43
2018 Non-shift worker 16 34 25 13 7 4 0 53 21 2529
2017 Shift worker 14 34 21 12 11 8 0 52 25 91
2017 Non-shift worker 17 34 23 13 7 6 0 54 22 3056

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. 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
2019 Shift worker 38 24 20 10 7 1 0 63 17 65
2019 Non-shift worker 37 35 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 2509
2018 Shift worker 49 39 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 42
2018 Non-shift worker 37 37 10 11 6 0 0 74 16 2529
2017 Shift worker 31 49 8 4 5 2 1 82 10 91
2017 Non-shift worker 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 3061
2014 Shift worker 26 42 15 9 3 1 4 72 12 75
2014 Non-shift worker 33 37 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 2989
2011 Shift worker 48 30 14 7 1 0 1 79 7 150
2011 Non-shift worker 39 37 9 8 5 1 1 78 13 3404

Question 17. 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
2019 Shift worker 46 35 10 1 6 0 1 82 7 65
2019 Non-shift worker 26 32 21 12 9 0 0 58 20 2499
2018 Shift worker 45 35 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 43
2018 Non-shift worker 25 32 21 13 9 0 0 57 21 2535
2017 Shift worker 38 50 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 91
2017 Non-shift worker 25 36 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 3065
2014 Shift worker 35 34 24 7 0 0 0 68 7 75
2014 Non-shift worker 24 36 22 10 8 0 0 60 18 2988
2011 Shift worker 37 37 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 151
2011 Non-shift worker 28 35 21 9 6 0 0 63 16 3396
2008 Shift worker 28 43 21 4 3 0 0 72 7 100
2008 Non-shift worker 20 32 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 3147

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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
2019 Shift worker 40 25 14 4 9 1 7 71 14 66
2019 Non-shift worker 54 22 6 7 6 2 2 80 13 2513
2017 Shift worker 46 19 8 13 1 7 6 74 16 91
2017 Non-shift worker 50 25 6 6 4 4 3 82 12 3059
2014 Shift worker 45 26 8 8 4 4 4 78 13 75
2014 Non-shift worker 51 25 8 5 5 3 4 81 11 2990
2011 Shift worker 45 32 9 5 2 2 5 83 8 150
2011 Non-shift worker 47 28 8 6 6 2 3 79 13 3403

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 33 37 29 66
2019 Non-shift worker 22 39 39 2526
2018 Shift worker 19 33 48 43
2018 Non-shift worker 23 39 38 2532
2017 Shift worker 23 43 34 90
2017 Non-shift worker 24 39 37 3062
2014 Shift worker 21 38 41 75
2014 Non-shift worker 22 40 38 2990
2011 Shift worker 23 48 29 151
2011 Non-shift worker 23 42 36 3405

Question 55. 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
2019 Shift worker 0 9 35 0 49 7 20
2019 Non-shift worker 16 33 31 8 4 7 560
2017 Shift worker 5 14 30 12 34 5 20
2017 Non-shift worker 16 26 36 12 6 5 731
2014 Shift worker 0 36 21 14 9999 28 17
2014 Non-shift worker 13 30 32 14 9999 11 689
2011 Shift worker 6 47 28 12 9999 7 36
2011 Non-shift worker 13 29 35 15 9999 8 781
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Organizational goals

Question 10. 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
2019 Shift worker 40 35 18 2 3 2 0 76 5 65
2019 Non-shift worker 39 42 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 2501
2018 Shift worker 31 56 2 7 5 0 0 86 11 43
2018 Non-shift worker 40 42 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 2532
2017 Shift worker 40 40 10 2 8 0 0 80 10 90
2017 Non-shift worker 37 41 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 3059
2014 Shift worker 25 46 20 6 3 0 0 71 8 75
2014 Non-shift worker 32 41 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 2986
2011 Shift worker 39 43 12 3 3 1 0 82 6 149
2011 Non-shift worker 37 42 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 3395
2008 Shift worker 30 50 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 100
2008 Non-shift worker 42 40 9 5 2 1 0 83 8 3144

Question 39. 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
2019 Shift worker 32 36 18 7 7 0 0 68 13 66
2019 Non-shift worker 24 43 19 9 3 2 0 69 12 2516
2018 Shift worker 30 41 21 6 2 0 0 71 8 42
2018 Non-shift worker 21 43 20 11 3 1 0 65 15 2524
2017 Shift worker 26 40 19 9 4 2 0 67 14 90
2017 Non-shift worker 22 41 18 12 5 1 0 65 17 3052
2014 Shift worker 15 46 22 10 6 1 0 62 16 75
2014 Non-shift worker 16 39 21 14 7 3 0 56 22 2989
2011 Shift worker 28 41 17 10 1 4 0 72 11 149
2011 Non-shift worker 23 40 18 12 5 3 0 64 17 3398

Organizational performance

Question 18a. 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
2019 Shift worker 6 23 32 20 15 1 2 37 30 65
2019 Non-shift worker 7 23 39 21 8 1 1 29 31 2518
2018 Shift worker 14 19 25 26 13 3 0 40 34 43
2018 Non-shift worker 7 22 41 20 8 1 1 29 30 2532
2017 Shift worker 9 27 33 20 8 0 4 29 37 88
2017 Non-shift worker 8 22 39 19 8 2 3 28 31 3049
2014 Shift worker 1 36 32 18 4 1 7 24 41 75
2014 Non-shift worker 9 25 38 18 6 1 2 26 35 2983
2011 Shift worker 4 22 33 22 15 2 3 38 27 149
2011 Non-shift worker 7 21 36 22 10 1 3 33 29 3395
2008 Shift worker 6 28 27 28 7 1 3 36 36 100
2008 Non-shift worker 7 23 37 21 8 1 2 30 31 3145

Question 18b. 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
2019 Shift worker 6 13 26 31 21 2 2 54 19 64
2019 Non-shift worker 6 13 27 33 16 3 2 52 20 2499
2018 Shift worker 7 18 23 19 32 1 0 52 25 43
2018 Non-shift worker 7 15 29 29 15 2 1 46 23 2524
2017 Shift worker 10 21 19 16 22 8 4 43 35 88
2017 Non-shift worker 7 15 28 27 16 4 4 46 24 3044
2014 Shift worker 6 28 24 19 12 6 6 34 38 75
2014 Non-shift worker 9 18 31 25 12 2 3 39 28 2981
2011 Shift worker 3 14 17 30 23 7 5 61 20 150
2011 Non-shift worker 6 11 24 31 20 3 5 56 18 3391
2008 Shift worker 5 10 26 25 20 7 6 52 18 100
2008 Non-shift worker 5 13 27 31 17 3 3 51 20 3141

Question 18c. 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
2019 Shift worker 17 22 29 16 10 1 5 28 41 65
2019 Non-shift worker 14 23 32 19 8 2 2 28 39 2508
2018 Shift worker 14 20 23 21 15 0 8 38 36 43
2018 Non-shift worker 14 24 34 16 9 2 2 26 39 2526
2017 Shift worker 19 19 27 13 10 7 3 26 43 89
2017 Non-shift worker 16 22 32 17 8 2 3 27 39 3049
2014 Shift worker 23 32 25 7 6 4 4 14 59 75
2014 Non-shift worker 20 25 30 15 6 1 3 22 46 2984
2011 Shift worker 9 26 32 14 11 2 6 26 38 149
2011 Non-shift worker 14 20 32 19 10 2 4 31 36 3394
2008 Shift worker 14 20 32 13 12 1 7 28 37 100
2008 Non-shift worker 11 23 33 20 8 2 3 30 35 3139

Question 18d. 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
2019 Shift worker 6 4 40 30 19 0 2 50 10 65
2019 Non-shift worker 9 21 38 22 8 1 1 31 30 2501
2018 Shift worker 10 9 20 28 29 0 4 60 19 42
2018 Non-shift worker 9 20 39 21 9 0 1 30 30 2512
2017 Shift worker 8 9 36 20 20 1 6 43 18 88
2017 Non-shift worker 9 21 37 22 9 1 2 31 31 3041
2014 Shift worker 5 25 38 19 10 1 1 30 31 75
2014 Non-shift worker 10 21 39 21 7 0 2 28 32 2964
2011 Shift worker 6 15 29 28 15 2 5 46 23 150
2011 Non-shift worker 7 17 38 25 11 1 2 37 24 3379
2008 Shift worker 7 20 32 20 16 0 5 37 29 98
2008 Non-shift worker 7 19 41 23 9 0 2 32 26 3136

Question 18e. 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
2019 Shift worker 9 14 19 23 27 5 3 54 25 65
2019 Non-shift worker 15 23 30 19 10 1 2 29 39 2509
2018 Shift worker 14 18 18 14 27 3 5 45 35 43
2018 Non-shift worker 19 27 28 16 8 1 1 25 47 2529
2017 Shift worker 14 13 31 23 15 2 3 39 28 89
2017 Non-shift worker 18 27 27 15 9 1 3 25 47 3040
2014 Shift worker 22 30 18 18 5 5 1 25 56 75
2014 Non-shift worker 24 30 27 12 5 1 2 18 55 2981
2011 Shift worker 8 19 24 26 16 1 7 46 29 151
2011 Non-shift worker 14 21 31 18 11 1 4 30 37 3392
2008 Shift worker 7 9 32 24 20 3 4 47 18 100
2008 Non-shift worker 11 22 31 20 10 1 3 32 36 3130

Question 18f. 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
2019 Shift worker 9 18 19 17 27 7 4 48 30 65
2019 Non-shift worker 10 19 30 24 12 3 2 37 31 2507
2018 Shift worker 12 10 20 24 22 9 2 52 25 42
2018 Non-shift worker 13 20 31 20 11 3 2 33 35 2517
2017 Shift worker 7 22 20 22 16 9 3 44 34 88
2017 Non-shift worker 10 19 28 23 13 3 4 39 31 3051
2014 Shift worker 15 14 23 27 7 5 8 39 34 75
2014 Non-shift worker 9 16 32 25 12 2 4 39 27 2976
2011 Shift worker 7 17 24 21 18 5 8 45 28 149
2011 Non-shift worker 8 15 27 26 17 3 5 46 25 3387
2008 Shift worker 7 18 23 27 14 5 7 46 28 99
2008 Non-shift worker 10 22 31 21 12 2 3 34 34 3146

Question 18g. 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
2019 Shift worker 13 14 35 12 21 3 3 35 28 65
2019 Non-shift worker 13 23 34 18 8 2 2 28 37 2502
2018 Shift worker 5 28 22 18 21 4 2 42 34 43
2018 Non-shift worker 15 24 34 16 7 3 2 24 40 2533
2017 Shift worker 11 22 29 12 16 7 4 31 36 87
2017 Non-shift worker 16 24 32 14 8 3 3 23 42 3049
2014 Shift worker 15 20 33 12 7 11 4 21 40 75
2014 Non-shift worker 20 25 32 13 5 2 3 19 47 2981

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 10 13 41 16 14 0 6 32 25 65
2019 Non-shift worker 11 22 38 19 9 1 1 28 34 2509

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019 Shift worker 19 29 23 15 8 4 2 50 25 65
2019 Non-shift worker 12 33 25 19 7 4 0 47 28 2505

Respectful workplace

Question 21. 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
2019 Shift worker 42 33 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 65
2019 Non-shift worker 38 32 11 10 7 1 0 71 18 2511
2018 Shift worker 47 22 16 12 0 2 0 71 12 43
2018 Non-shift worker 33 33 11 13 9 1 0 67 22 2519
2017 Shift worker 34 31 11 13 6 4 0 68 20 90
2017 Non-shift worker 35 32 12 11 8 2 0 68 20 3063
2014 Shift worker 41 36 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 75
2014 Non-shift worker 38 31 10 11 8 2 0 70 19 2989

Question 22. 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
2019 Shift worker 49 28 8 12 3 0 0 78 14 65
2019 Non-shift worker 44 37 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 2511
2018 Shift worker 47 37 7 4 4 0 0 84 9 43
2018 Non-shift worker 41 39 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 2520
2017 Shift worker 41 37 10 10 1 0 0 79 11 90
2017 Non-shift worker 42 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 3055
2014 Shift worker 45 34 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 75
2014 Non-shift worker 41 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2991

Question 23. 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
2019 Shift worker 37 42 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 65
2019 Non-shift worker 41 39 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 2514
2018 Shift worker 35 49 12 2 2 0 0 84 5 42
2018 Non-shift worker 38 43 11 6 2 1 0 82 8 2521

Question 48. 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
2019 Shift worker 34 38 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 66
2019 Non-shift worker 27 42 16 9 4 2 0 70 14 2503
2018 Shift worker 47 34 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 42
2018 Non-shift worker 33 41 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 2527
2017 Shift worker 33 42 12 8 1 4 0 78 10 91
2017 Non-shift worker 32 40 14 7 4 3 0 74 11 3053
2014 Shift worker 34 41 12 8 1 3 0 77 10 75
2014 Non-shift worker 36 38 14 7 3 3 0 75 10 2989
2011 Shift worker 35 44 13 3 2 3 1 82 5 150
2011 Non-shift worker 33 39 14 7 5 3 0 74 12 3401

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
2019 Shift worker 44 33 12 4 3 4 0 80 7 65
2019 Non-shift worker 36 38 13 5 3 4 0 78 8 2497
2018 Shift worker 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 42
2018 Non-shift worker 38 37 14 4 3 4 0 78 8 2525
2017 Shift worker 29 47 10 4 2 7 0 82 7 91
2017 Non-shift worker 35 37 15 5 3 5 0 76 9 3058
2014 Shift worker 35 47 7 7 3 1 0 84 10 75
2014 Non-shift worker 37 37 14 4 3 5 0 78 7 2987

Question 50. 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
2019 Shift worker 55 35 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 65
2019 Non-shift worker 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 2513
2018 Shift worker 61 20 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 42
2018 Non-shift worker 41 37 11 7 4 0 0 78 10 2527
2017 Shift worker 42 40 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 91
2017 Non-shift worker 40 38 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 3057
2014 Shift worker 39 42 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 75
2014 Non-shift worker 39 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 2986
2011 Shift worker 42 43 10 3 1 1 0 86 5 149
2011 Non-shift worker 41 37 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 3386
2008 Shift worker 40 45 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 99
2008 Non-shift worker 38 39 10 7 6 1 0 77 13 3142

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 Shift worker 21 29 17 12 10 6 5 56 25 64
2019 Non-shift worker 24 29 17 11 7 7 4 60 21 2518
2018 Shift worker 16 35 25 5 7 6 6 58 13 43
2018 Non-shift worker 17 31 19 13 9 8 3 54 25 2526
2017 Shift worker 18 23 22 14 7 9 8 48 25 90
2017 Non-shift worker 22 28 17 12 9 7 4 57 24 3062
2014 Shift worker 17 28 18 12 7 9 9 55 23 75
2014 Non-shift worker 27 28 16 12 8 6 3 61 22 2990

Question 41. 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
2019 Shift worker 20 24 19 19 11 5 2 47 32 65
2019 Non-shift worker 33 37 13 9 5 3 1 72 14 2512
2018 Shift worker 39 31 11 17 2 0 0 70 19 42
2018 Non-shift worker 33 39 12 9 4 2 1 74 14 2527
2017 Shift worker 26 35 14 12 8 4 3 65 21 91
2017 Non-shift worker 37 36 11 8 4 3 1 77 12 3047
2014 Shift worker 28 48 13 7 1 3 0 78 8 75
2014 Non-shift worker 40 36 10 7 4 3 1 78 12 2990
2011 Shift worker 31 35 14 11 3 5 0 70 15 149
2011 Non-shift worker 38 34 10 8 5 4 1 75 14 3395
2008 Shift worker 23 33 11 11 7 9 5 66 21 100
2008 Non-shift worker 32 36 10 11 6 4 1 71 18 3146

Question 42. 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
2019 Shift worker 30 31 25 6 5 3 0 63 11 66
2019 Non-shift worker 31 38 19 7 3 2 0 71 10 2499
2018 Shift worker 39 33 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 43
2018 Non-shift worker 29 41 20 6 3 1 0 71 9 2519

Question 43. 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
2019 Shift worker 18 21 25 11 12 11 3 45 26 66
2019 Non-shift worker 15 18 20 16 17 12 3 38 39 2511
2018 Shift worker 29 27 20 9 9 6 0 59 19 43
2018 Non-shift worker 12 19 21 17 17 11 2 36 40 2524
2017 Shift worker 16 18 19 10 14 19 2 44 31 90
2017 Non-shift worker 13 17 18 16 18 13 4 37 42 3054
2014 Shift worker 10 19 22 15 14 15 6 36 36 75
2014 Non-shift worker 12 18 18 17 19 13 3 35 44 2987
2011 Shift worker 15 23 18 12 5 20 7 52 23 150
2011 Non-shift worker 12 18 18 17 15 16 4 38 41 3405

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2019 Shift worker 46 41 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 65
2019 Non-shift worker 32 48 5 11 4 0 0 81 15 2518
2017 Shift worker 39 49 2 9 0 2 0 89 9 91
2017 Non-shift worker 29 49 5 13 5 0 0 78 18 3067
2014 Shift worker 19 62 5 11 3 0 0 81 14 75
2014 Non-shift worker 29 48 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 2988
2011 Shift worker 41 49 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 151
2011 Non-shift worker 39 46 4 9 3 0 0 85 11 3404
2008 Shift worker 47 42 4 3 3 0 0 89 7 100
2008 Non-shift worker 40 45 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 3146

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

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
2019 Shift worker 45 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 10 65
2019 Non-shift worker 42 38 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 2513
2017 Shift worker 35 45 3 12 3 1 0 82 15 90
2017 Non-shift worker 42 37 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 3068
2014 Shift worker 31 43 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 75
2014 Non-shift worker 42 35 7 9 6 0 0 77 16 2987
2011 Shift worker 46 37 5 10 1 1 0 83 12 151
2011 Non-shift worker 46 35 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 3390

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety 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
2019 Shift worker 46 27 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 62
2019 Non-shift worker 40 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 2489
2017 Shift worker 39 48 5 5 1 2 0 88 6 91
2017 Non-shift worker 45 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3055
2014 Shift worker 36 40 13 9 1 0 0 76 11 75
2014 Non-shift worker 39 39 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 2989

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Shift worker 39 29 18 8 6 0 0 68 14 64
2019 Non-shift worker 61 21 6 8 3 0 1 83 11 2514
2017 Shift worker 42 24 12 15 8 0 0 66 22 91
2017 Non-shift worker 61 20 5 8 4 0 1 82 13 3066
2014 Shift worker 31 27 14 16 11 0 1 59 27 75
2014 Non-shift worker 59 22 6 8 5 0 1 82 12 2986
2011 Shift worker 40 32 11 12 6 0 0 72 18 150
2011 Non-shift worker 64 19 5 7 3 0 2 84 10 3401
2008 Shift worker 43 24 10 13 10 0 0 67 23 100
2008 Non-shift worker 64 18 5 8 5 0 1 83 12 3148

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Shift worker 61 16 12 3 8 0 0 77 11 65
2019 Non-shift worker 68 19 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 2510
2017 Shift worker 55 29 5 6 3 0 2 85 10 91
2017 Non-shift worker 68 17 5 5 2 0 2 88 7 3063
2014 Shift worker 53 22 9 8 5 0 3 78 13 75
2014 Non-shift worker 71 16 4 4 2 0 3 89 6 2987
2011 Shift worker 57 25 3 11 3 0 1 82 14 150
2011 Non-shift worker 70 16 4 4 2 0 3 89 7 3395
2008 Shift worker 55 23 8 5 7 0 1 79 12 100
2008 Non-shift worker 69 14 4 5 3 0 4 88 8 3144

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2019 Shift worker 77 12 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 66
2019 Non-shift worker 81 10 3 1 2 0 2 93 3 2506
2017 Shift worker 70 23 0 3 2 0 2 94 6 91
2017 Non-shift worker 81 11 3 2 2 0 2 94 3 3054
2014 Shift worker 77 12 1 7 0 0 3 92 7 75
2014 Non-shift worker 80 11 3 2 2 0 3 94 4 2990
2011 Shift worker 81 11 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 151
2011 Non-shift worker 79 11 4 2 1 0 3 93 3 3397
2008 Shift worker 77 12 5 0 5 0 1 90 5 100
2008 Non-shift worker 81 8 3 2 2 1 4 93 4 3143

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 43 26 15 6 4 7 0 74 10 66
2019 Non-shift worker 45 22 12 5 3 11 2 77 9 2518

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Shift worker 15 33 19 22 6 2 4 51 30 66
2019 Non-shift worker 28 52 8 7 2 0 3 82 10 2515

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Shift worker 31 27 16 1 2 16 8 76 3 66
2019 Non-shift worker 47 29 10 3 2 7 3 83 6 2513

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 58. 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
2019 Shift worker 14 86 66
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 2521
2018 Shift worker 14 86 43
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 2528

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 11 89 66
2019 Non-shift worker 16 84 2520

Question 64. 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
2019 Shift worker 14 10 19 3 5 28 21 47 16 66
2019 Non-shift worker 11 15 20 7 6 33 7 43 23 2517
2018 Shift worker 20 29 24 0 7 18 2 61 9 42
2018 Non-shift worker 10 13 23 8 7 32 6 38 24 2525
2017 Shift worker 12 12 20 3 7 35 11 43 20 91
2017 Non-shift worker 12 12 20 7 7 35 7 42 24 3066
2014 Shift worker 9 16 22 1 8 28 15 43 17 75
2014 Non-shift worker 11 13 19 8 6 36 7 43 24 2987

Question 65. 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
2019 Shift worker 30 19 20 8 3 15 4 61 14 65
2019 Non-shift worker 27 30 20 7 5 11 1 64 13 2518
2018 Shift worker 39 19 26 0 7 9 0 64 8 41
2018 Non-shift worker 23 31 20 8 6 12 1 61 15 2531
2017 Shift worker 24 25 16 3 5 23 3 66 12 91
2017 Non-shift worker 24 28 19 8 6 15 1 61 16 3055
2014 Shift worker 19 27 18 7 4 19 5 61 15 75
2014 Non-shift worker 22 27 20 7 4 19 1 61 14 2986
2011 Shift worker 29 39 14 1 2 16 0 81 3 148
2011 Non-shift worker 32 33 16 6 4 9 0 72 11 3389

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 66. 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
2019 Shift worker 8 92 65
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 2519

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 8 92 66
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 2518

Question 72. 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
2019 Shift worker 21 13 9 4 4 30 18 67 16 66
2019 Non-shift worker 13 14 22 4 3 38 7 48 13 2516
2018 Shift worker 32 20 20 0 0 25 2 72 0 43
2018 Non-shift worker 12 14 25 4 3 37 5 44 12 2530
2017 Shift worker 12 17 20 1 4 37 9 54 10 91
2017 Non-shift worker 13 13 20 3 3 41 7 48 13 3053
2014 Shift worker 7 17 19 6 0 43 8 50 11 75
2014 Non-shift worker 11 12 20 4 3 44 7 47 13 2988

Question 73. 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
2019 Shift worker 28 26 14 6 4 16 5 69 13 65
2019 Non-shift worker 30 29 19 4 3 13 2 70 8 2515
2018 Shift worker 42 16 27 0 0 13 2 68 0 43
2018 Non-shift worker 26 31 20 5 3 14 1 67 9 2529
2017 Shift worker 19 31 18 2 4 22 3 67 8 91
2017 Non-shift worker 28 29 18 4 3 17 2 69 9 3048
2014 Shift worker 17 30 20 4 0 27 1 66 6 75
2014 Non-shift worker 24 28 18 4 2 22 1 68 8 2986
2011 Shift worker 34 41 12 1 0 12 0 85 2 148
2011 Non-shift worker 38 34 12 3 2 11 0 81 6 3395

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), 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. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 15 85 66
2019 Non-shift worker 16 84 2517
2017 Shift worker 13 87 91
2017 Non-shift worker 17 83 3056
2014 Shift worker 14 86 75
2014 Non-shift worker 15 85 2985

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Shift worker 83 17 11
2017 Non-shift worker 85 15 528
2014 Shift worker 76 24 11
2014 Non-shift worker 83 17 456

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

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
2017 Non-shift worker 50 33 6 8 2 1 0 85 10 448
2014 Non-shift worker 51 32 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 376
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. 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
2019 Shift worker 52 28 11 3 4 2 0 82 7 66
2019 Non-shift worker 59 23 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 2517
2018 Shift worker 67 7 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 43
2018 Non-shift worker 52 27 10 5 5 1 0 80 11 2520
2017 Shift worker 49 25 6 14 5 1 0 75 19 91
2017 Non-shift worker 54 25 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 3058

Question 77. 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
2019 Shift worker 34 30 16 4 4 10 2 72 9 66
2019 Non-shift worker 33 43 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 2507
2018 Shift worker 28 33 26 6 5 3 0 63 11 43
2018 Non-shift worker 34 43 12 6 2 2 0 79 9 2533
2017 Shift worker 24 37 16 14 2 7 0 66 17 91
2017 Non-shift worker 35 42 12 6 3 2 0 78 10 3064

Question 78. 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
2019 Shift worker 23 37 16 9 6 7 2 66 16 66
2019 Non-shift worker 21 36 17 14 9 1 0 58 24 2516
2018 Shift worker 19 42 16 12 7 5 0 64 20 43
2018 Non-shift worker 21 36 16 16 10 1 0 58 26 2535
2017 Shift worker 19 30 23 15 10 2 1 50 26 91
2017 Non-shift worker 19 38 16 15 10 2 0 58 26 3063

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
2019 Shift worker 22 24 26 12 17 0 0 46 28 66
2019 Non-shift worker 15 27 23 15 19 0 1 43 34 2519
2018 Shift worker 21 19 31 13 12 2 2 42 26 43
2018 Non-shift worker 14 22 26 15 21 0 2 37 37 2535
2017 Shift worker 18 18 19 19 25 0 2 36 45 91
2017 Non-shift worker 14 24 23 15 22 0 2 39 38 3056

Question 74b. 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
2019 Shift worker 26 27 29 10 7 0 0 53 17 66
2019 Non-shift worker 12 23 29 20 16 0 0 35 36 2517
2018 Shift worker 19 25 35 11 9 2 0 44 21 43
2018 Non-shift worker 9 20 30 23 17 0 1 29 40 2533
2017 Shift worker 17 17 39 17 9 0 1 34 27 91
2017 Non-shift worker 11 22 30 22 15 0 1 33 37 3057

Question 74c. 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
2019 Shift worker 39 24 22 7 6 0 1 64 13 65
2019 Non-shift worker 17 28 28 16 10 0 1 46 26 2506
2018 Shift worker 31 29 20 11 5 2 2 63 17 43
2018 Non-shift worker 14 27 30 17 11 0 1 41 29 2527
2017 Shift worker 26 21 35 8 9 0 2 48 17 90
2017 Non-shift worker 15 28 27 17 11 0 1 44 28 3050

Question 74d. 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
2019 Shift worker 36 19 22 13 9 0 1 56 22 65
2019 Non-shift worker 16 24 26 18 15 1 1 40 33 2499
2018 Shift worker 23 23 30 9 11 4 0 48 21 43
2018 Non-shift worker 12 22 25 21 18 1 1 35 40 2531
2017 Shift worker 22 20 24 17 13 2 3 44 31 91
2017 Non-shift worker 15 21 25 19 17 1 2 37 36 3053

Question 74e. 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
2019 Shift worker 61 21 8 6 3 0 1 82 9 64
2019 Non-shift worker 30 26 19 11 9 0 4 58 21 2506
2018 Shift worker 41 25 19 9 2 2 2 69 12 43
2018 Non-shift worker 27 23 22 13 10 0 4 53 24 2525
2017 Shift worker 36 26 16 11 5 0 7 66 17 91
2017 Non-shift worker 27 25 21 12 10 1 5 55 23 3053

Question 74f. 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
2019 Shift worker 27 32 24 8 9 0 0 59 17 66
2019 Non-shift worker 22 27 24 14 13 0 1 49 26 2519
2018 Shift worker 29 26 26 10 7 2 0 57 17 43
2018 Non-shift worker 18 26 25 16 13 0 1 45 29 2536
2017 Shift worker 27 30 20 17 4 2 1 58 21 90
2017 Non-shift worker 19 27 26 16 11 0 1 46 27 3053

Question 74g. 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
2019 Shift worker 39 26 20 7 3 0 5 69 10 66
2019 Non-shift worker 24 36 23 10 6 1 1 61 15 2511
2018 Shift worker 43 26 18 4 7 0 2 70 11 43
2018 Non-shift worker 21 34 26 12 6 0 1 56 18 2526
2017 Shift worker 35 33 12 12 5 3 0 70 18 90
2017 Non-shift worker 21 32 24 13 7 1 1 55 20 3055

Question 74h. 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
2019 Shift worker 41 24 20 9 4 0 2 67 13 66
2019 Non-shift worker 21 35 26 11 5 1 1 57 17 2509
2018 Shift worker 33 33 20 9 2 0 2 68 11 43
2018 Non-shift worker 17 35 26 14 6 0 1 53 20 2522
2017 Shift worker 26 35 19 12 5 2 0 63 17 90
2017 Non-shift worker 19 32 25 14 7 1 1 53 21 3053

Question 74i. 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
2019 Shift worker 40 25 20 8 5 0 2 66 14 65
2019 Non-shift worker 29 36 19 9 5 0 1 66 14 2506
2018 Shift worker 31 27 25 11 4 0 2 59 15 43
2018 Non-shift worker 26 35 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 2522
2017 Shift worker 32 25 23 10 6 2 1 59 17 90
2017 Non-shift worker 26 35 21 10 6 1 1 62 16 3056

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

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
2019 Shift worker 39 26 15 6 9 3 2 68 16 66
2019 Non-shift worker 37 28 17 9 8 0 1 65 18 2502

Question 74k. 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
2019 Shift worker 34 30 23 4 7 0 2 65 11 65
2019 Non-shift worker 29 31 24 10 5 0 1 61 15 2501
2018 Shift worker 26 34 26 10 4 0 0 60 15 42
2018 Non-shift worker 24 33 25 12 5 0 1 58 18 2513
2017 Shift worker 32 19 24 12 8 4 1 54 21 90
2017 Non-shift worker 25 31 23 13 6 1 2 57 19 3044

Question 74l. 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
2019 Shift worker 51 19 21 5 3 0 1 71 7 63
2019 Non-shift worker 49 27 14 5 4 0 1 77 10 2498
2018 Shift worker 63 9 16 4 5 0 2 74 10 43
2018 Non-shift worker 46 27 14 7 4 0 2 75 11 2517
2017 Shift worker 58 25 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 91
2017 Non-shift worker 53 25 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 3058

Question 74m. 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
2019 Shift worker 68 9 13 3 3 0 4 81 6 66
2019 Non-shift worker 72 12 5 2 2 1 6 90 4 2498
2018 Shift worker 71 13 9 0 3 0 4 88 3 42
2018 Non-shift worker 70 14 6 2 2 1 5 89 4 2519

Question 74n. 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
2019 Shift worker 74 8 3 8 5 0 2 83 14 66
2019 Non-shift worker 71 11 7 3 4 1 3 86 7 2509
2018 Shift worker 64 16 13 0 2 0 4 84 2 43
2018 Non-shift worker 67 14 6 4 3 1 4 85 8 2512
2017 Shift worker 61 15 13 2 4 1 4 80 7 91
2017 Non-shift worker 69 13 6 4 3 1 3 86 8 3059

Question 74o. 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
2019 Shift worker 61 15 4 10 8 0 2 77 18 66
2019 Non-shift worker 52 30 10 3 3 0 2 83 6 2502
2018 Shift worker 48 26 15 3 2 0 7 79 6 42
2018 Non-shift worker 51 28 13 4 2 0 1 80 7 2521
2017 Shift worker 50 34 8 3 2 1 2 87 5 91
2017 Non-shift worker 51 30 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 3054

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) 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
2019 Shift worker 67 15 5 5 7 0 2 83 12 66
2019 Non-shift worker 58 21 10 5 4 0 2 80 9 2504
2018 Shift worker 66 13 5 3 7 0 6 84 10 43
2018 Non-shift worker 52 23 12 6 6 0 1 76 12 2509
2017 Shift worker 61 16 8 6 4 1 3 80 11 91
2017 Non-shift worker 57 20 11 6 4 0 2 79 10 3062

Question 74q. 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
2019 Shift worker 72 0 4 4 2 0 18 88 7 64
2019 Non-shift worker 56 14 5 2 1 0 22 90 3 2498
2018 Shift worker 67 2 2 3 2 2 21 90 7 43
2018 Non-shift worker 50 16 7 2 1 0 24 87 4 2501
2017 Shift worker 66 9 2 1 1 1 21 95 2 91
2017 Non-shift worker 53 15 6 2 1 0 23 89 3 3056

Question 74r. 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
2019 Shift worker 76 7 6 3 3 0 7 88 6 66
2019 Non-shift worker 62 21 9 2 1 0 5 87 4 2493
2018 Shift worker 66 8 9 8 0 0 9 82 8 43
2018 Non-shift worker 59 21 9 3 1 0 6 86 4 2505
2017 Shift worker 67 17 6 2 0 1 7 91 2 91
2017 Non-shift worker 61 19 9 2 1 1 7 87 4 3037

Question 74s. 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
2019 Shift worker 60 16 9 4 8 0 2 78 12 66
2019 Non-shift worker 75 11 5 2 2 0 4 90 5 2508
2018 Shift worker 58 13 12 6 7 0 4 74 14 41
2018 Non-shift worker 73 13 5 2 3 0 4 89 5 2518
2017 Shift worker 57 18 10 4 10 0 1 76 15 89
2017 Non-shift worker 67 14 7 3 4 1 5 86 7 3066

Question 74t. 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
2019 Shift worker 40 29 18 5 3 0 4 73 9 65
2019 Non-shift worker 51 28 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 2501
2018 Shift worker 50 20 19 7 0 0 4 73 7 43
2018 Non-shift worker 47 31 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 2513
2017 Shift worker 50 29 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 90
2017 Non-shift worker 49 30 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 3056

Question 75. 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
2019 Shift worker 26 31 36 5 3 0 0 56 8 66
2019 Non-shift worker 9 28 39 18 6 0 0 37 24 2518
2018 Shift worker 14 32 38 9 7 0 0 46 16 43
2018 Non-shift worker 7 25 41 20 7 0 0 32 27 2535
2017 Shift worker 10 21 45 18 5 0 0 31 24 91
2017 Non-shift worker 6 24 42 19 8 0 0 31 27 3065

Question 76. 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
2019 Shift worker 8 12 38 29 11 2 0 41 20 64
2019 Non-shift worker 10 23 40 19 6 0 0 26 34 2502
2018 Shift worker 0 16 42 26 16 0 0 42 16 42
2018 Non-shift worker 11 26 40 18 6 0 0 24 36 2502
2017 Shift worker 5 25 36 17 13 0 4 31 32 90
2017 Non-shift worker 9 23 43 19 6 0 0 25 32 3052
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. 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
2019 Shift worker 17 32 25 10 13 2 2 18 82 65
2019 Non-shift worker 18 27 25 13 14 2 1 19 81 2513
2018 Shift worker 38 22 14 13 11 0 2 39 61 43
2018 Non-shift worker 24 24 24 13 13 3 1 24 76 2538
2017 Shift worker 30 19 16 13 17 3 1 31 69 91
2017 Non-shift worker 26 21 21 13 15 4 1 27 73 3066

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 69 31 52
2019 Non-shift worker 66 34 1975

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 53 47 52
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 1946
2018 Shift worker 33 67 27
2018 Non-shift worker 26 74 1835

Question 87. 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
2019 Shift worker 42 15 9 6 9 3 17 71 18 66
2019 Non-shift worker 36 18 15 10 11 1 9 60 24 2504
2018 Shift worker 56 11 16 2 4 0 11 76 7 42
2018 Non-shift worker 35 16 15 10 12 1 10 58 24 2534

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. 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
2019 Shift worker 11 23 27 15 16 2 6 37 34 51
2019 Non-shift worker 6 19 15 22 28 2 8 28 56 1964
2018 Shift worker 19 15 14 8 26 4 14 41 42 27
2018 Non-shift worker 6 18 18 20 29 2 6 27 54 1849
2017 Shift worker 13 12 12 19 32 2 9 28 58 60
2017 Non-shift worker 6 15 15 18 34 2 10 24 59 2130

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. 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
2019 Shift worker 11 14 24 22 22 5 3 27 47 52
2019 Non-shift worker 3 10 12 21 44 2 8 15 72 1968
2018 Shift worker 4 13 6 37 30 3 7 19 75 27
2018 Non-shift worker 2 9 12 20 49 2 6 12 74 1850
2017 Shift worker 6 8 10 31 36 2 6 16 74 60
2017 Non-shift worker 1 5 9 17 59 2 7 7 83 2124
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