2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Research Council Canada by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PE

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 PE 48 33 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 46
2019 PE-02 50 30 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE-04 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 PE-05 33 50 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2018 PE 36 54 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 28
2017 PE 46 42 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 40
2017 PE-04 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2011 PE 35 51 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 49
2011 PE-04 36 59 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2011 PE-05 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2008 PE 53 34 8 2 3 0 0 87 5 62
2008 PE-02 50 33 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2008 PE-04 47 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30

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 PE 46 30 9 13 2 0 0 76 15 46
2019 PE-02 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PE-04 62 23 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE-05 25 50 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12
2018 PE 22 52 15 11 0 0 0 74 11 27
2017 PE 45 32 21 2 0 0 0 77 2 40
2017 PE-04 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 PE 59 24 7 9 2 0 0 83 11 46
2019 PE-02 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE-05 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2018 PE 46 46 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2017 PE 60 30 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 40
2017 PE-04 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 63 31 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 49
2011 PE-04 73 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2011 PE-05 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 PE 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 46
2019 PE-02 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 69 8 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 PE-05 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2018 PE 39 54 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2017 PE 49 38 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2017 PE-04 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 PE 43 47 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 49
2011 PE-04 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2011 PE-05 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2008 PE 47 45 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 62
2008 PE-02 39 50 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2008 PE-04 47 47 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30

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 PE 46 39 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 46
2019 PE-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 46 31 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2019 PE-05 42 33 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2018 PE 41 33 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 27
2017 PE 37 48 5 7 0 2 0 87 8 40
2017 PE-04 47 27 7 13 0 7 0 79 14 15
2011 PE 14 37 14 16 18 0 0 51 35 49
2011 PE-04 18 23 18 18 23 0 0 41 41 22
2011 PE-05 0 58 8 8 25 0 0 58 33 12

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 PE 41 37 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 46
2019 PE-02 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 46 31 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2019 PE-05 42 25 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2018 PE 39 25 25 7 4 0 0 64 11 28
2017 PE 47 41 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 40
2017 PE-04 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2011 PE 14 37 18 27 4 0 0 51 31 49
2011 PE-04 18 23 23 27 9 0 0 41 36 22
2011 PE-05 0 58 17 25 0 0 0 58 25 12
2008 PE 34 45 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 62
2008 PE-02 39 44 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18
2008 PE-04 30 47 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 30

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 PE 48 22 13 7 7 4 0 73 14 46
2019 PE-02 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 54 15 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2019 PE-05 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2018 PE 50 25 7 14 4 0 0 75 18 28
2017 PE 49 32 7 8 0 2 0 84 9 40
2017 PE-04 40 40 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15
2011 PE 20 29 16 16 10 8 0 53 29 49
2011 PE-04 18 23 18 23 9 9 0 45 35 22
2011 PE-05 8 50 0 25 0 17 0 70 30 12
2008 PE 40 23 16 10 8 2 2 65 18 62
2008 PE-02 50 17 6 17 11 0 0 67 28 18
2008 PE-04 33 27 20 7 7 3 3 64 14 30
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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 PE 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 46
2019 PE-02 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 62 15 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 PE-05 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 PE 63 22 7 4 2 2 0 87 7 46
2019 PE-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE-05 50 33 0 0 8 8 0 91 9 12
2018 PE 54 29 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 28
2017 PE 69 25 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 40
2017 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 45 31 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 49
2011 PE-04 45 41 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2011 PE-05 42 17 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
2008 PE 29 29 13 15 10 5 0 61 25 62
2008 PE-02 28 33 17 6 6 11 0 69 13 18
2008 PE-04 37 20 13 13 13 3 0 59 28 30

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 PE 63 30 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 46
2019 PE-02 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE-05 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 43 36 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 28
2017 PE 54 42 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 40
2017 PE-04 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 29 47 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 49
2011 PE-04 23 55 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22
2011 PE-05 33 42 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2008 PE 29 34 11 8 18 0 0 63 26 62
2008 PE-02 33 33 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2008 PE-04 33 33 13 3 17 0 0 67 20 30

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 PE 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 46
2019 PE-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 69 8 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 PE-05 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 PE 50 32 4 14 0 0 0 82 14 28
2017 PE 66 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 39
2017 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PE 29 44 11 13 0 2 0 75 14 45
2019 PE-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 31 31 15 15 0 8 0 67 17 13
2019 PE-05 25 50 0 25 0 0 0 75 25 12
2018 PE 29 32 11 18 7 4 0 63 26 28
2017 PE 37 32 12 10 2 6 0 74 13 40
2017 PE-04 53 20 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2011 PE 10 25 29 19 13 4 0 37 33 48
2011 PE-04 10 33 19 19 14 5 0 45 35 21
2011 PE-05 8 8 33 33 8 8 0 18 45 12

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 PE 26 37 20 11 2 4 0 66 14 46
2019 PE-02 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 PE-04 31 31 0 23 0 15 0 73 27 13
2019 PE-05 8 50 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2018 PE 11 39 25 14 11 0 0 50 25 28
2017 PE 22 42 17 12 6 0 0 64 18 40
2017 PE-04 27 20 20 27 7 0 0 47 33 15
2011 PE 4 35 12 24 24 0 0 39 49 49
2011 PE-04 0 36 5 23 36 0 0 36 59 22
2011 PE-05 0 33 8 42 17 0 0 33 58 12
2008 PE 21 29 19 19 11 0 0 50 31 62
2008 PE-02 39 28 11 17 6 0 0 67 22 18
2008 PE-04 17 30 17 23 13 0 0 47 37 30

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 PE 15 41 13 20 4 7 0 60 26 46
2019 PE-02 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2019 PE-04 23 38 0 15 8 15 0 73 27 13
2019 PE-05 0 50 17 25 8 0 0 50 33 12
2018 PE 7 29 25 32 7 0 0 36 39 28
2017 PE 15 35 22 20 8 0 0 49 28 40
2017 PE-04 13 33 13 27 13 0 0 47 40 15
2011 PE 2 24 22 33 14 4 0 28 49 49
2011 PE-04 0 18 18 41 23 0 0 18 64 22
2011 PE-05 8 25 17 25 17 8 0 36 45 12
2008 PE 11 31 13 35 10 0 0 42 45 62
2008 PE-02 22 28 11 28 11 0 0 50 39 18
2008 PE-04 7 33 7 43 10 0 0 40 53 30

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 PE 17 39 20 17 7 0 0 57 24 46
2019 PE-02 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PE-04 23 31 15 23 8 0 0 54 31 13
2019 PE-05 8 42 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 12
2018 PE 7 29 14 36 14 0 0 36 50 28
2017 PE 15 42 10 22 7 4 0 59 31 40
2017 PE-04 13 33 7 27 20 0 0 47 47 15
2011 PE 0 29 4 29 39 0 0 29 67 49
2011 PE-04 0 18 9 23 50 0 0 18 73 22
2011 PE-05 0 25 0 33 42 0 0 25 75 12
2008 PE 16 31 16 26 10 2 0 48 36 62
2008 PE-02 33 33 11 22 0 0 0 67 22 18
2008 PE-04 10 30 17 27 13 3 0 41 41 30
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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 PE 35 41 9 13 2 0 0 76 15 46
2019 PE-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 38 31 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 13
2019 PE-05 25 58 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2018 PE 29 39 18 11 4 0 0 68 14 28
2017 PE 32 48 7 12 0 0 0 80 12 40
2017 PE-04 33 47 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2011 PE 8 49 12 22 8 0 0 57 31 49
2011 PE-04 9 50 9 23 9 0 0 59 32 22
2011 PE-05 0 50 8 25 17 0 0 50 42 12

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 PE 58 36 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2019 PE-02 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 PE-05 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 PE 39 46 4 11 0 0 0 86 11 28
2017 PE 40 49 6 2 2 0 0 89 5 40
2017 PE-04 53 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

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 PE 51 40 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 45
2019 PE-02 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 62 23 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE-05 25 67 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 PE 36 43 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 28
2017 PE 49 43 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 40
2017 PE-04 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 24 33 18 16 8 0 0 57 24 49
2011 PE-04 18 36 23 9 14 0 0 55 23 22
2011 PE-05 25 33 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2008 PE 26 37 6 16 13 2 0 64 30 62
2008 PE-02 33 44 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2008 PE-04 23 33 7 13 20 3 0 59 34 30

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 PE 35 57 2 2 2 0 2 93 4 46
2019 PE-02 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 25 67 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 PE 32 46 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 28
2017 PE 30 57 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 40
2017 PE-04 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2011 PE 10 57 14 14 4 0 0 67 18 49
2011 PE-04 5 55 14 27 0 0 0 59 27 22
2011 PE-05 17 50 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2008 PE 19 48 6 19 6 0 0 68 26 62
2008 PE-02 17 67 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2008 PE-04 20 37 3 33 7 0 0 57 40 30

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 PE 26 26 13 28 4 2 0 53 33 46
2019 PE-02 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PE-04 38 23 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2019 PE-05 17 25 8 42 8 0 0 42 50 12
2018 PE 11 18 21 39 11 0 0 29 50 28
2017 PE 7 27 30 28 7 0 0 35 36 40
2017 PE-04 7 40 20 20 13 0 0 47 33 15
2011 PE 6 35 16 22 18 2 0 42 42 49
2011 PE-04 9 23 18 27 23 0 0 32 50 22
2011 PE-05 0 58 0 8 25 8 0 64 36 12
2008 PE 16 31 16 31 6 0 0 47 37 62
2008 PE-02 11 56 0 22 11 0 0 67 33 18
2008 PE-04 23 23 20 27 7 0 0 47 33 30

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 PE 20 15 22 17 24 2 0 36 42 46
2019 PE-02 20 30 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2019 PE-04 31 15 8 15 31 0 0 46 46 13
2019 PE-05 8 0 50 17 25 0 0 8 42 12
2018 PE 11 7 11 32 39 0 0 18 71 28
2017 PE 5 22 12 40 21 0 0 27 60 40
2017 PE-04 7 27 13 20 33 0 0 33 53 15
2011 PE 8 24 16 18 29 2 2 34 49 49
2011 PE-04 9 14 18 23 32 5 0 24 57 22
2011 PE-05 0 25 25 17 33 0 0 25 50 12
2008 PE 11 35 16 13 16 3 5 51 32 62
2008 PE-02 17 28 22 6 22 6 0 47 29 18
2008 PE-04 13 33 10 23 13 3 3 50 39 30

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 PE 50 30 9 2 7 0 2 82 9 46
2019 PE-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 62 15 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 13
2019 PE-05 33 42 8 0 8 0 8 82 9 12

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 PE 54 11 4 2 9 2 17 81 14 46
2019 PE-02 60 0 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 PE-04 46 8 0 0 15 0 31 78 22 13
2019 PE-05 67 25 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 PE 52 24 15 2 2 2 2 80 5 46
2019 PE-02 60 0 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE-04 54 23 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2019 PE-05 33 50 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12

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 PE 53 13 20 4 7 2 0 68 11 45
2019 PE-02 70 0 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 PE-04 54 8 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2019 PE-05 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PE 52 4 7 11 15 2 9 63 29 46
2019 PE-02 50 0 10 10 30 0 0 50 40 10
2019 PE-04 54 8 0 8 23 0 8 67 33 13
2019 PE-05 58 8 8 17 0 0 8 73 18 12

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 PE 76 9 4 4 0 0 7 91 5 46
2019 PE-02 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE-05 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 PE 83 4 0 0 2 2 9 98 2 46
2019 PE-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 85 0 0 0 8 8 0 92 8 13
2019 PE-05 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 PE 89 2 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 46
2019 PE-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 PE 48 30 11 4 7 0 0 78 11 46
2019 PE-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 69 8 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2019 PE-05 33 50 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2018 PE 32 50 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 28
2017 PE 42 52 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 40
2017 PE-04 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 35 47 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 49
2011 PE-04 32 50 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 22
2011 PE-05 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 PE 50 28 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 46
2019 PE-02 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 69 8 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 PE-05 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2018 PE 29 54 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 28
2017 PE 51 40 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 40
2017 PE-04 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15

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 PE 33 47 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 45
2019 PE-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 PE-05 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2018 PE 21 32 21 25 0 0 0 54 25 28
2017 PE 42 40 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 40
2017 PE-04 53 27 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2011 PE 27 53 8 10 0 2 0 81 10 49
2011 PE-04 27 55 5 14 0 0 0 82 14 22
2011 PE-05 25 50 0 17 0 8 0 82 18 12

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
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 PE 22 61 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 46
2019 PE-02 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 31 46 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2019 PE-05 17 75 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 PE 14 46 21 7 11 0 0 61 18 28
2017 PE 22 45 28 5 0 0 0 67 5 40
2017 PE-04 27 53 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15

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 PE 49 38 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 45
2019 PE-02 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 42 33 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 PE-05 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2018 PE 43 25 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 28
2017 PE 49 35 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 40
2017 PE-04 47 27 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2011 PE 49 37 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 49
2011 PE-04 59 23 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 22
2011 PE-05 33 58 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 PE 13 29 18 29 11 0 0 42 40 45
2019 PE-02 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE-04 8 50 0 25 17 0 0 58 42 12
2019 PE-05 8 8 25 33 25 0 0 17 58 12
2018 PE 18 18 18 29 18 0 0 36 46 28
2017 PE 8 41 33 14 3 0 3 49 17 39
2017 PE-04 7 43 36 7 7 0 0 50 14 14
2011 PE 29 31 16 12 10 0 2 60 23 49
2011 PE-04 36 32 9 9 14 0 0 68 23 22
2011 PE-05 17 25 17 25 17 0 0 42 42 12
2008 PE 15 32 27 15 11 0 0 47 26 62
2008 PE-02 17 33 33 6 11 0 0 50 17 18
2008 PE-04 10 27 30 20 13 0 0 37 33 30

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 PE 61 26 4 4 4 0 0 87 9 46
2019 PE-02 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 38 31 0 15 15 0 0 69 31 13
2019 PE-05 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 PE 67 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 40
2017 PE-04 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2011 PE 63 27 0 4 4 0 2 92 8 49
2011 PE-04 50 36 0 5 5 0 5 90 10 22
2011 PE-05 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 PE 26 50 24 46
2019 PE-02 30 40 30 10
2019 PE-04 15 77 8 13
2019 PE-05 33 33 33 12
2018 PE 37 52 11 27
2017 PE 22 54 23 40
2017 PE-04 20 53 27 15
2011 PE 27 43 31 49
2011 PE-04 23 50 27 22
2011 PE-05 17 50 33 12

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 PE 8 25 58 0 0 8 12
2018 PE 10 20 50 10 0 10 10
2011 PE 8 23 46 15 9999 8 13
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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 PE 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 46
2019 PE-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE-05 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 PE 39 39 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 28
2017 PE 47 51 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2017 PE-04 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2011 PE 39 45 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 49
2011 PE-04 50 27 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22
2011 PE-05 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2008 PE 56 39 2 0 3 0 0 95 3 62
2008 PE-02 56 39 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2008 PE-04 53 43 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30

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 PE 33 48 15 4 0 0 0 80 4 46
2019 PE-02 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 38 31 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2019 PE-05 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 PE 25 54 14 4 4 0 0 79 7 28
2017 PE 22 46 5 25 2 0 0 68 27 40
2017 PE-04 20 40 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2011 PE 10 49 8 20 12 0 0 59 33 49
2011 PE-04 9 55 9 14 14 0 0 64 27 22
2011 PE-05 0 33 17 42 8 0 0 33 50 12

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 PE 11 37 26 15 9 0 2 24 49 46
2019 PE-02 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PE-04 15 46 8 23 8 0 0 31 62 13
2019 PE-05 8 42 25 17 8 0 0 25 50 12
2018 PE 7 61 21 11 0 0 0 11 68 28
2017 PE 7 25 58 7 2 0 0 10 32 40
2017 PE-04 20 27 47 0 7 0 0 7 47 15
2011 PE 18 27 35 12 4 0 4 17 47 49
2011 PE-04 27 27 23 14 5 0 5 19 57 22
2011 PE-05 25 33 42 0 0 0 0 0 58 12
2008 PE 11 40 27 15 6 0 0 21 52 62
2008 PE-02 11 28 33 17 11 0 0 28 39 18
2008 PE-04 13 47 23 13 3 0 0 17 60 30

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 PE 7 9 30 37 15 0 2 53 16 46
2019 PE-02 0 10 20 40 30 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 8 15 31 38 8 0 0 46 23 13
2019 PE-05 0 0 33 50 17 0 0 67 0 12
2018 PE 7 54 25 7 7 0 0 14 61 28
2017 PE 10 21 30 35 2 2 0 38 32 40
2017 PE-04 27 27 7 33 7 0 0 40 53 15
2011 PE 27 37 24 8 2 0 2 10 65 49
2011 PE-04 41 27 18 9 0 0 5 10 71 22
2011 PE-05 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 8 75 12
2008 PE 13 23 27 18 19 0 0 37 35 62
2008 PE-02 11 17 28 17 28 0 0 44 28 18
2008 PE-04 17 17 30 20 17 0 0 37 33 30

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 PE 11 20 37 26 4 2 0 31 31 46
2019 PE-02 10 10 40 40 0 0 0 40 20 10
2019 PE-04 8 31 23 38 0 0 0 38 38 13
2019 PE-05 25 17 42 8 8 0 0 17 42 12
2018 PE 7 29 36 29 0 0 0 29 36 28
2017 PE 7 20 40 26 5 0 2 32 28 40
2017 PE-04 20 13 27 27 7 0 7 36 36 15
2011 PE 12 31 41 8 4 2 2 13 45 49
2011 PE-04 18 41 27 5 5 0 5 10 62 22
2011 PE-05 17 8 58 17 0 0 0 17 25 12
2008 PE 5 23 34 21 16 0 2 38 28 62
2008 PE-02 6 28 17 28 17 0 6 47 35 18
2008 PE-04 7 20 37 20 17 0 0 37 27 30

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 PE 2 38 36 13 9 2 0 23 41 45
2019 PE-02 0 40 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 10
2019 PE-04 0 50 17 25 8 0 0 33 50 12
2019 PE-05 0 33 50 8 8 0 0 17 33 12
2018 PE 11 39 36 14 0 0 0 14 50 28
2017 PE 7 21 54 15 2 0 0 17 28 40
2017 PE-04 13 0 67 13 7 0 0 20 13 15
2011 PE 4 10 53 18 10 0 4 30 15 49
2011 PE-04 9 5 50 23 9 0 5 33 14 22
2011 PE-05 0 17 58 17 8 0 0 25 17 12
2008 PE 3 13 37 35 10 0 2 46 16 62
2008 PE-02 6 11 22 50 11 0 0 61 17 18
2008 PE-04 3 17 37 33 10 0 0 43 20 30

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 PE 26 33 24 7 9 2 0 16 60 46
2019 PE-02 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 30 40 10
2019 PE-04 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 15 69 13
2019 PE-05 42 17 33 0 8 0 0 8 58 12
2018 PE 57 25 14 4 0 0 0 4 82 28
2017 PE 30 36 25 10 0 0 0 10 65 40
2017 PE-04 33 27 27 13 0 0 0 13 60 15
2011 PE 18 37 27 10 4 0 4 15 57 49
2011 PE-04 32 14 32 14 5 0 5 19 48 22
2011 PE-05 8 50 33 8 0 0 0 8 58 12
2008 PE 11 26 34 19 6 0 3 27 38 62
2008 PE-02 6 28 28 28 11 0 0 39 33 18
2008 PE-04 13 27 40 13 3 0 3 17 41 30

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 PE 0 22 35 24 13 0 7 40 23 46
2019 PE-02 0 20 30 20 30 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PE-04 0 38 31 23 8 0 0 31 38 13
2019 PE-05 0 8 42 25 17 0 8 45 9 12
2018 PE 21 32 29 18 0 0 0 18 54 28
2017 PE 5 26 32 30 7 0 0 37 31 40
2017 PE-04 7 13 33 33 13 0 0 47 20 15
2011 PE 4 29 41 16 4 2 4 22 35 49
2011 PE-04 5 23 45 18 5 5 0 24 29 22
2011 PE-05 0 17 42 33 0 0 8 36 18 12
2008 PE 19 23 24 19 10 2 3 31 44 62
2008 PE-02 11 28 17 22 17 6 0 41 41 18
2008 PE-04 23 17 33 20 3 0 3 24 41 30

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 PE 9 22 35 24 9 2 0 33 31 46
2019 PE-02 0 0 40 60 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 PE-04 23 15 31 15 15 0 0 31 38 13
2019 PE-05 8 42 33 8 8 0 0 17 50 12
2018 PE 14 14 50 21 0 0 0 21 29 28
2017 PE 7 15 49 21 5 0 2 26 23 40
2017 PE-04 20 13 40 13 7 0 7 21 36 15

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 PE 26 24 22 17 9 0 2 27 51 46
2019 PE-02 10 20 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2019 PE-04 38 38 15 0 8 0 0 8 77 13
2019 PE-05 42 17 0 33 0 0 8 36 64 12

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 PE 20 24 29 20 4 2 0 45 25 45
2019 PE-02 20 20 40 10 0 10 0 44 11 10
2019 PE-04 23 15 15 31 15 0 0 38 46 13
2019 PE-05 18 27 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 11

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 PE 59 28 2 11 0 0 0 87 11 46
2019 PE-02 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 38 31 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 13
2019 PE-05 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 28
2017 PE 68 25 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 40
2017 PE-04 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 PE 76 22 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 46
2019 PE-02 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 68 25 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2017 PE 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2017 PE-04 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PE 48 43 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 46
2019 PE-02 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 PE-05 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 PE 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 28

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 PE 33 47 13 4 2 0 0 80 7 45
2019 PE-02 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 46 23 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2019 PE-05 17 67 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2018 PE 21 50 14 11 4 0 0 71 14 28
2017 PE 48 45 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 40
2017 PE-04 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 22 45 16 10 2 4 0 70 13 49
2011 PE-04 23 55 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2011 PE-05 17 33 17 17 0 17 0 60 20 12

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 PE 29 49 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 45
2019 PE-02 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE-04 31 54 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE-05 25 58 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2018 PE 21 25 21 21 11 0 0 46 32 28
2017 PE 28 42 17 10 0 2 0 72 10 40
2017 PE-04 33 40 7 13 0 7 0 79 14 15

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 PE 58 36 2 4 0 0 0 93 4 45
2019 PE-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 PE-05 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2018 PE 46 46 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2017 PE 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2017 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 27 47 14 12 0 0 0 73 12 49
2011 PE-04 36 41 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2011 PE-05 17 33 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12
2008 PE 48 42 3 6 0 0 0 90 6 62
2008 PE-02 78 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2008 PE-04 40 43 3 13 0 0 0 83 13 30

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 PE 30 20 24 7 4 11 4 59 13 46
2019 PE-02 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 PE-04 31 15 23 8 8 8 8 55 18 13
2019 PE-05 25 33 17 0 0 17 8 78 0 12
2018 PE 21 46 18 4 4 4 4 73 8 28
2017 PE 42 35 13 0 0 0 10 85 0 40
2017 PE-04 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 PE 44 42 7 4 0 0 2 89 5 45
2019 PE-02 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 50 42 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2018 PE 36 43 11 4 4 0 4 81 7 28
2017 PE 57 25 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 40
2017 PE-04 67 13 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2011 PE 27 39 10 12 10 2 0 67 23 49
2011 PE-04 36 41 5 9 9 0 0 77 18 22
2011 PE-05 25 33 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12
2008 PE 43 31 11 7 7 0 2 75 13 61
2008 PE-02 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2008 PE-04 43 23 7 10 13 0 3 69 24 30

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 PE 33 35 24 9 0 0 0 67 9 46
2019 PE-02 40 0 50 10 0 0 0 40 10 10
2019 PE-04 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2019 PE-05 8 67 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2018 PE 18 43 25 11 4 0 0 61 14 28

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 PE 28 15 22 13 17 0 4 45 32 46
2019 PE-02 10 10 30 30 10 0 10 22 44 10
2019 PE-04 46 15 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 13
2019 PE-05 17 33 17 17 17 0 0 50 33 12
2018 PE 19 30 15 26 4 0 7 52 32 27
2017 PE 30 25 10 10 11 5 10 64 24 40
2017 PE-04 27 20 7 13 13 7 13 58 33 15
2011 PE 4 37 12 12 22 4 8 47 40 49
2011 PE-04 0 50 0 14 23 0 14 58 42 22
2011 PE-05 0 25 33 8 17 8 8 30 30 12

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 PE 44 42 2 9 2 0 0 87 11 45
2019 PE-02 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE-05 42 42 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2017 PE 40 51 2 5 2 0 0 90 7 40
2017 PE-04 27 53 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2011 PE 29 57 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 49
2011 PE-04 41 45 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22
2011 PE-05 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2008 PE 56 35 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 62
2008 PE-02 56 39 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2008 PE-04 67 23 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 30

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 PE 63 22 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 46
2019 PE-02 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PE-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PE 69 28 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2017 PE-04 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 59 33 2 2 4 0 0 92 6 49
2011 PE-04 64 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2011 PE-05 50 33 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12

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 PE 67 24 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 45
2019 PE-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 PE 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 40
2017 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PE 54 30 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 46
2019 PE-02 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 54 23 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2019 PE-05 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PE 69 15 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 40
2017 PE-04 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 55 29 2 2 12 0 0 84 14 49
2011 PE-04 68 14 0 5 14 0 0 82 18 22
2011 PE-05 42 42 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12
2008 PE 60 18 8 8 6 0 0 77 15 62
2008 PE-02 50 17 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2008 PE-04 60 17 7 7 10 0 0 77 17 30

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 PE 65 17 7 9 2 0 0 83 11 46
2019 PE-02 70 10 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2019 PE-04 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 PE-05 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 PE 77 10 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 40
2017 PE-04 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 61 16 10 4 8 0 0 78 12 49
2011 PE-04 59 5 14 9 14 0 0 64 23 22
2011 PE-05 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2008 PE 71 21 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 62
2008 PE-02 67 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2008 PE-04 70 20 0 3 7 0 0 90 10 30

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 PE 80 9 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 46
2019 PE-02 80 0 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 69 15 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE-05 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PE 90 7 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2017 PE-04 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 PE 76 14 0 4 6 0 0 90 10 49
2011 PE-04 77 9 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 22
2011 PE-05 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2008 PE 95 3 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 62
2008 PE-02 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 18
2008 PE-04 97 3 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30

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 PE 39 28 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 46
2019 PE-02 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 54 15 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2019 PE-05 8 50 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12

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 PE 63 28 4 2 0 0 2 93 2 46
2019 PE-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 PE 74 17 2 4 0 0 2 93 4 46
2019 PE-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 69 15 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 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 PE 17 83 46

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 PE 13 28 15 9 4 26 4 59 19 46
2019 PE-02 20 20 10 10 0 30 10 67 17 10
2019 PE-04 8 54 8 15 8 8 0 67 25 13
2019 PE-05 8 25 25 0 8 25 8 50 13 12
2018 PE 7 29 21 7 4 25 7 53 16 28
2017 PE 12 40 7 2 0 31 7 84 4 40
2017 PE-04 27 40 7 7 0 13 7 83 8 15

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 PE 26 33 22 11 2 4 2 63 14 46
2019 PE-02 20 30 30 10 0 0 10 56 11 10
2019 PE-04 38 23 15 15 0 8 0 67 17 13
2019 PE-05 17 42 17 8 8 8 0 64 18 12
2018 PE 14 18 36 11 4 14 4 39 17 28
2017 PE 20 42 17 2 0 16 2 76 3 40
2017 PE-04 33 47 0 7 0 7 7 92 8 15
2011 PE 18 41 16 10 8 6 0 63 20 49
2011 PE-04 18 59 5 5 14 0 0 77 18 22
2011 PE-05 17 25 25 17 8 8 0 45 27 12

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
2018 PE 0 100 28

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 PE 13 87 46

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 PE 22 26 15 7 0 26 4 69 9 46
2019 PE-02 10 30 10 10 0 20 20 67 17 10
2019 PE-04 38 23 8 15 0 15 0 73 18 13
2019 PE-05 17 42 8 0 0 33 0 88 0 12
2018 PE 7 21 21 0 0 39 11 57 0 28
2017 PE 15 35 10 0 0 31 10 83 0 40
2017 PE-04 27 33 13 0 0 13 13 82 0 15

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 PE 37 35 22 2 0 4 0 75 2 46
2019 PE-02 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2019 PE-04 54 15 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2019 PE-05 25 58 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12
2018 PE 11 29 32 7 0 18 4 50 9 28
2017 PE 26 45 15 2 0 10 2 80 3 40
2017 PE-04 40 33 7 7 0 7 7 85 8 15
2011 PE 16 47 18 8 4 4 2 67 13 49
2011 PE-04 18 59 5 14 5 0 0 77 18 22
2011 PE-05 17 33 33 0 8 0 8 55 9 12

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 PE 15 85 46
2019 PE-02 10 90 10
2019 PE-04 23 77 13
2019 PE-05 25 75 12
2017 PE 22 78 40
2017 PE-04 40 60 15
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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 PE 72 20 0 7 0 2 0 93 7 46
2019 PE-02 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 62 15 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2019 PE-05 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 54 25 18 4 0 0 0 79 4 28
2017 PE 69 28 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2017 PE-04 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (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
2019 PE 12 53 12 21 3 0 0 65 24 34
2019 PE-04 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 PE 9 54 13 22 2 0 0 63 24 46
2019 PE-02 10 60 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 PE-04 15 54 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2019 PE-05 0 42 33 25 0 0 0 42 25 12
2018 PE 4 21 11 54 11 0 0 25 64 28
2017 PE 10 45 15 25 2 4 0 56 28 40
2017 PE-04 7 60 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15

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 PE 16 38 27 16 4 0 0 53 20 45
2019 PE-02 10 50 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2019 PE-04 15 38 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13
2019 PE-05 8 33 42 8 8 0 0 42 17 12
2018 PE 11 25 29 32 4 0 0 36 36 28
2017 PE 8 46 15 25 6 0 0 53 32 39
2017 PE-04 7 50 0 36 7 0 0 57 43 14

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 PE 67 17 11 0 2 0 2 87 2 46
2019 PE-02 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 PE-04 77 0 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 PE-05 67 17 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2018 PE 54 25 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 28
2017 PE 47 30 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 40
2017 PE-04 33 33 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15

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 PE 7 15 26 22 30 0 0 22 52 46
2019 PE-02 10 30 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
2019 PE-04 15 15 23 0 46 0 0 31 46 13
2019 PE-05 0 8 25 25 42 0 0 8 67 12
2018 PE 0 14 21 25 39 0 0 14 64 28
2017 PE 2 22 25 25 26 0 0 25 51 40
2017 PE-04 0 27 20 27 27 0 0 27 53 15

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 PE 11 22 35 22 11 0 0 33 33 46
2019 PE-02 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PE-04 15 15 23 23 23 0 0 31 46 13
2019 PE-05 8 8 42 33 8 0 0 17 42 12
2018 PE 4 25 25 32 14 0 0 29 46 28
2017 PE 10 27 30 20 13 0 0 37 33 40
2017 PE-04 13 20 40 7 20 0 0 33 27 15

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 PE 13 15 20 26 24 2 0 29 51 46
2019 PE-02 30 20 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2019 PE-04 15 15 15 15 38 0 0 31 54 13
2019 PE-05 0 17 8 50 25 0 0 17 75 12
2018 PE 7 4 7 36 46 0 0 11 82 28
2017 PE 5 20 28 18 29 0 0 25 47 39
2017 PE-04 7 27 27 7 33 0 0 33 40 15

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 PE 30 26 24 9 9 0 2 58 18 46
2019 PE-02 70 10 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 23 23 31 8 15 0 0 46 23 13
2019 PE-05 8 33 17 25 8 0 8 45 36 12
2018 PE 21 11 36 14 18 0 0 32 32 28
2017 PE 25 35 12 12 11 0 5 62 25 40
2017 PE-04 27 40 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15

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 PE 15 35 30 9 11 0 0 50 20 46
2019 PE-02 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2019 PE-04 23 23 23 15 15 0 0 46 31 13
2019 PE-05 0 33 42 8 17 0 0 33 25 12
2018 PE 7 18 39 11 25 0 0 25 36 28
2017 PE 20 27 12 25 16 0 0 47 41 40
2017 PE-04 27 13 0 33 27 0 0 40 60 15

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 PE 33 35 17 13 2 0 0 67 15 46
2019 PE-02 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 38 23 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2019 PE-05 8 42 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12
2018 PE 14 29 50 7 0 0 0 43 7 28
2017 PE 25 49 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 40
2017 PE-04 33 33 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15

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 PE 9 33 30 26 2 0 0 41 28 46
2019 PE-02 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 PE-04 15 15 31 38 0 0 0 31 38 13
2019 PE-05 0 33 33 25 8 0 0 33 33 12
2018 PE 7 21 21 36 14 0 0 29 50 28
2017 PE 7 27 27 22 16 0 0 35 38 40
2017 PE-04 13 13 20 27 27 0 0 27 53 15

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 PE 33 50 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 46
2019 PE-02 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 PE-05 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2018 PE 18 39 32 7 4 0 0 57 11 28
2017 PE 35 37 16 5 7 0 0 72 12 40
2017 PE-04 33 40 0 7 20 0 0 73 27 15

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 PE 50 15 26 7 2 0 0 65 9 46
2019 PE-02 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 38 15 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 13
2019 PE-05 50 8 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12

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 PE 24 33 26 13 4 0 0 57 17 46
2019 PE-02 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 8 31 38 15 8 0 0 38 23 13
2019 PE-05 33 25 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2018 PE 21 18 29 18 14 0 0 39 32 28
2017 PE 17 27 35 5 16 0 0 45 21 40
2017 PE-04 27 20 27 0 27 0 0 47 27 15

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 PE 74 13 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 46
2019 PE-02 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 PE-04 85 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 PE-05 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 PE 57 21 14 4 4 0 0 79 7 28
2017 PE 64 20 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 40
2017 PE-04 73 13 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 PE 89 4 2 0 0 0 4 98 0 45
2019 PE-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 PE-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 96 0 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28

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 PE 89 4 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 46
2019 PE-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 PE-04 69 8 15 0 0 0 8 83 0 13
2019 PE-05 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 93 4 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 28
2017 PE 89 5 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 40
2017 PE-04 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PE 76 15 7 0 0 0 2 93 0 46
2019 PE-02 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 PE 82 4 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 28
2017 PE 79 16 2 0 0 0 2 97 0 40
2017 PE-04 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PE 67 15 13 0 2 0 2 84 2 46
2019 PE-02 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 62 8 15 0 8 0 8 75 8 13
2019 PE-05 75 8 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2018 PE 75 18 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2017 PE 67 17 5 8 0 0 2 86 9 40
2017 PE-04 67 13 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15

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 PE 67 13 2 4 0 0 13 93 5 46
2019 PE-02 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 PE-04 77 15 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 PE-05 58 17 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 12
2018 PE 61 21 7 7 0 0 4 85 7 28
2017 PE 73 15 2 0 0 0 10 97 0 40
2017 PE-04 73 20 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

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 PE 76 13 7 2 0 0 2 91 2 46
2019 PE-02 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 69 0 15 8 0 0 8 75 8 13
2019 PE-05 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 82 7 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 28
2017 PE 80 10 3 5 0 0 3 92 5 39
2017 PE-04 71 7 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

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 PE 80 13 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 46
2019 PE-02 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 PE-04 69 15 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2019 PE-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2018 PE 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 28
2017 PE 79 15 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 40
2017 PE-04 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PE 50 20 22 4 4 0 0 70 9 46
2019 PE-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 PE-04 54 15 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2019 PE-05 67 17 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2018 PE 46 39 11 0 4 0 0 86 4 28
2017 PE 60 27 2 5 5 0 0 88 10 40
2017 PE-04 67 20 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15

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 PE 9 18 47 22 4 0 0 27 27 45
2019 PE-02 20 20 50 10 0 0 0 40 10 10
2019 PE-04 8 15 54 15 8 0 0 23 23 13
2019 PE-05 0 8 42 42 8 0 0 8 50 12
2018 PE 4 11 46 39 0 0 0 14 39 28
2017 PE 7 27 30 25 11 0 0 35 36 40
2017 PE-04 7 27 40 13 13 0 0 33 27 15

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 PE 15 28 43 9 4 0 0 13 43 46
2019 PE-02 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 10
2019 PE-04 23 15 38 15 8 0 0 23 38 13
2019 PE-05 25 25 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 12
2018 PE 21 32 36 11 0 0 0 11 54 28
2017 PE 15 24 48 8 5 0 0 13 39 39
2017 PE-04 14 21 57 0 7 0 0 7 36 14
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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 PE 70 24 4 0 2 0 0 70 30 46
2019 PE-02 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 40 60 10
2019 PE-04 85 8 0 0 8 0 0 85 15 13
2019 PE-05 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 83 17 12
2018 PE 57 32 7 4 0 0 0 57 43 28
2017 PE 62 17 7 6 0 5 2 67 33 40
2017 PE-04 60 20 7 7 0 7 0 64 36 15

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 PE 43 57 14

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 PE 71 29 14
2018 PE 75 25 12

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 PE 57 11 13 7 9 0 4 70 16 46
2019 PE-02 60 10 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 PE-04 46 15 0 15 15 0 8 67 33 13
2019 PE-05 58 8 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 PE 50 14 4 4 7 0 21 82 14 28

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 PE 14 57 14 0 7 0 7 77 8 14
2018 PE 8 33 0 25 17 0 17 50 50 12
2017 PE 24 24 16 20 8 0 8 53 30 12

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 PE 0 36 14 7 14 0 29 50 30 14
2018 PE 8 8 25 8 25 8 17 22 44 12
2017 PE 8 8 28 8 16 0 32 24 36 12
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