2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other occupational group

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 57 32 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 47
2017 Other occupational group 42 37 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 20
2014 Other occupational group 56 36 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 70
2011 Other occupational group 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 39 42 5 11 3 0 0 82 13 38

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 72 15 6 2 0 0 4 91 2 47
2017 Other occupational group 82 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2014 Other occupational group 73 16 7 1 1 0 1 90 3 70
2011 Other occupational group 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2008 Other occupational group 66 16 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 38

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 55 21 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 47
2017 Other occupational group 61 26 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 59 26 3 6 7 0 0 84 13 70
2011 Other occupational group 60 25 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 47 26 15 11 2 0 0 72 13 47
2018 Other occupational group 41 47 2 2 8 0 0 88 10 49
2017 Other occupational group 34 34 14 17 0 0 0 68 17 19
2014 Other occupational group 39 31 14 14 1 0 0 70 16 70
2011 Other occupational group 60 30 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2008 Other occupational group 21 42 21 8 8 0 0 63 16 38

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 57 33 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 46
2017 Other occupational group 63 14 14 0 9 0 0 77 9 20
2014 Other occupational group 44 40 4 6 4 1 0 86 10 70

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 51 28 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 47
2018 Other occupational group 41 37 12 4 4 2 0 79 8 49
2017 Other occupational group 40 28 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 20
2014 Other occupational group 41 34 11 6 3 3 1 79 9 70
2011 Other occupational group 55 30 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 52 28 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 46
2018 Other occupational group 45 41 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 49
2017 Other occupational group 18 58 9 9 0 0 5 80 10 20
2014 Other occupational group 36 44 11 4 3 1 0 81 7 70
2011 Other occupational group 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 21 53 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 38

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 36 30 21 9 2 0 2 67 11 47
2018 Other occupational group 31 33 27 8 0 2 0 65 8 49
2017 Other occupational group 18 33 30 18 0 0 0 51 18 20
2014 Other occupational group 25 36 16 14 6 1 1 63 21 69
2011 Other occupational group 50 30 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 48 37 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 46
2018 Other occupational group 51 31 10 4 2 2 0 83 6 49
2017 Other occupational group 49 37 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 20

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 55 21 11 11 2 0 0 77 13 47
2018 Other occupational group 53 41 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 49
2017 Other occupational group 46 32 17 5 0 0 0 79 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 51 37 6 1 1 3 0 91 3 70
2011 Other occupational group 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2008 Other occupational group 34 42 8 13 0 3 0 78 14 38

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 40 23 30 2 4 0 0 64 6 47
2018 Other occupational group 37 37 16 6 2 2 0 75 8 49
2017 Other occupational group 14 46 26 14 0 0 0 60 14 20

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 64 19 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 47
2018 Other occupational group 54 35 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 48
2017 Other occupational group 49 46 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 59 33 4 1 3 0 0 91 4 70
2011 Other occupational group 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 26 28 28 11 4 0 2 56 16 46
2018 Other occupational group 23 33 23 19 2 0 0 56 21 48
2017 Other occupational group 5 37 45 5 4 0 5 44 9 20
2014 Other occupational group 24 41 19 9 4 0 3 68 13 70
2011 Other occupational group 35 30 20 5 5 0 5 68 11 20

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 38 23 30 6 2 0 0 62 9 47
2018 Other occupational group 39 27 24 10 0 0 0 65 10 49
2017 Other occupational group 28 28 21 9 9 0 5 58 19 20
2014 Other occupational group 26 41 24 6 1 0 1 68 7 70

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 47 28 21 2 2 0 0 74 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 39 45 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 49
2017 Other occupational group 28 37 21 9 4 0 0 65 13 20
2014 Other occupational group 39 41 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 70
2011 Other occupational group 60 30 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 57 28 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 55 37 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 49
2017 Other occupational group 40 42 9 5 0 0 5 85 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 53 39 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 70
2011 Other occupational group 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 32 50 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 38

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 51 38 2 7 0 0 2 91 7 45
2018 Other occupational group 49 39 6 4 0 2 0 90 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 58 19 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20
2014 Other occupational group 47 40 7 3 1 0 1 88 4 70
2011 Other occupational group 55 25 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 37 50 3 5 5 0 0 87 11 38

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 4 15 28 23 28 0 2 52 20 47
2018 Other occupational group 4 18 27 27 14 4 6 45 25 49
2017 Other occupational group 5 17 23 28 18 5 5 51 24 20
2014 Other occupational group 10 20 34 19 11 0 6 32 32 70
2011 Other occupational group 5 15 25 35 20 0 0 55 20 20
2008 Other occupational group 11 16 39 26 3 0 5 31 28 38

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 6 6 23 30 28 4 2 61 14 47
2018 Other occupational group 2 4 16 39 22 10 6 73 7 49
2017 Other occupational group 5 9 5 26 41 5 9 78 16 20
2014 Other occupational group 1 19 23 23 19 9 6 49 24 69
2011 Other occupational group 11 16 21 26 26 0 0 53 26 19
2008 Other occupational group 11 8 18 42 11 8 3 59 21 38

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 7 9 35 11 30 2 7 45 17 46
2018 Other occupational group 2 8 23 23 25 10 8 59 13 48
2017 Other occupational group 5 5 14 26 28 9 14 70 12 20
2014 Other occupational group 3 10 21 34 14 6 11 59 16 70
2011 Other occupational group 10 10 40 5 25 5 5 33 22 20
2008 Other occupational group 18 13 32 18 8 3 8 29 35 38

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 6 2 28 17 40 0 6 61 9 47
2018 Other occupational group 0 2 18 31 33 6 10 76 2 49
2017 Other occupational group 0 0 18 17 37 5 23 74 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 4 9 20 25 28 1 13 61 15 69
2011 Other occupational group 5 20 20 20 30 0 5 53 26 20
2008 Other occupational group 5 11 21 42 11 0 11 59 18 38

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 9 2 23 23 36 0 6 64 11 47
2018 Other occupational group 2 2 25 31 27 10 2 67 5 48
2017 Other occupational group 9 5 21 19 18 9 18 51 19 20
2014 Other occupational group 4 16 16 34 19 1 10 60 23 70
2011 Other occupational group 15 15 20 10 30 0 10 44 33 20
2008 Other occupational group 8 16 21 24 21 0 11 50 26 38

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 15 4 26 17 23 6 9 48 23 47
2018 Other occupational group 6 10 27 19 23 8 6 49 20 48
2017 Other occupational group 14 0 23 21 23 9 9 55 17 20
2014 Other occupational group 7 11 20 30 17 3 11 55 22 70
2011 Other occupational group 5 15 10 30 25 0 15 65 24 20
2008 Other occupational group 13 21 13 16 16 8 13 40 43 38

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 4 4 28 24 30 9 0 60 10 46
2018 Other occupational group 4 4 20 24 33 8 6 67 10 49
2017 Other occupational group 5 0 23 31 18 14 9 64 6 20
2014 Other occupational group 3 9 33 28 22 0 6 52 12 69

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 4 9 30 36 21 0 0 57 13 47
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 77 13 9 0 0 0 2 91 0 47
2017 Other occupational group 72 9 5 0 5 0 9 90 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 73 23 3 0 0 0 1 97 0 70
2011 Other occupational group 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 61 5 5 5 8 3 13 78 16 38

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 44 22 16 4 0 11 2 77 5 45
2018 Other occupational group 38 27 19 6 6 0 4 67 13 48
2017 Other occupational group 35 32 5 9 9 5 5 75 20 20
2014 Other occupational group 37 30 9 11 6 6 1 72 18 70

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 60 21 11 2 2 4 0 84 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 56 31 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 48
2017 Other occupational group 28 49 19 5 0 0 0 77 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 49 30 7 9 4 1 0 80 13 70

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 64 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 47
2018 Other occupational group 51 38 2 6 0 2 0 91 7 47
2017 Other occupational group 32 63 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 53 30 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 70

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 47 28 17 2 0 4 2 80 2 47
2018 Other occupational group 38 38 19 4 0 2 0 77 4 48
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 38 11 26 6 6 2 11 56 15 47

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 53 21 19 2 2 0 2 76 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 60 19 9 9 2 0 2 80 11 47
2017 Other occupational group 32 37 26 0 5 0 0 70 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 43 34 11 7 1 1 1 79 9 70
2011 Other occupational group 60 30 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2008 Other occupational group 42 29 5 16 5 3 0 73 22 38

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 57 17 19 4 0 0 2 76 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 66 19 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 47
2017 Other occupational group 37 19 18 12 5 5 4 61 18 20
2014 Other occupational group 46 33 11 3 3 3 1 82 6 70
2011 Other occupational group 80 10 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2008 Other occupational group 53 24 8 8 0 5 3 83 9 38

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 60 17 11 11 0 0 2 78 11 47
2018 Other occupational group 64 15 13 6 2 0 0 79 9 47
2017 Other occupational group 37 14 23 17 5 5 0 54 22 20
2014 Other occupational group 44 41 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 70
2011 Other occupational group 70 15 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2008 Other occupational group 47 21 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 38

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 81 11 6 0 0 0 2 93 0 47
2017 Other occupational group 86 5 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 70 29 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 70
2011 Other occupational group 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 74 11 5 3 5 0 3 86 8 38

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 49 13 11 4 6 6 11 74 13 47
2017 Other occupational group 28 23 35 0 0 5 9 59 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 46 24 9 4 6 3 9 79 11 70
2011 Other occupational group 50 15 15 5 0 0 15 76 6 20

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 64 15 13 4 0 2 2 82 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 55 28 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 47
2017 Other occupational group 32 23 35 0 9 0 0 56 9 20

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 62 19 15 2 0 0 2 83 2 47
2018 Other occupational group 57 28 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 47
2017 Other occupational group 42 23 30 0 5 0 0 65 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 52 26 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 69
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 51 23 17 0 0 6 2 81 0 47
2018 Other occupational group 49 20 10 4 4 12 0 79 9 49
2017 Other occupational group 32 35 19 5 0 9 0 74 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 50 30 10 4 3 3 0 82 7 70
2011 Other occupational group 60 20 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 53 19 19 2 2 4 0 76 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 49 22 16 4 4 4 0 74 9 49
2017 Other occupational group 33 35 23 0 5 0 5 71 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 51 27 13 1 6 1 0 80 7 70
2011 Other occupational group 50 20 10 10 5 5 0 74 16 20
2008 Other occupational group 29 32 11 11 5 13 0 70 18 38

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 43 28 15 6 2 6 0 75 9 47
2018 Other occupational group 41 29 12 2 4 10 2 79 7 49
2017 Other occupational group 23 49 14 0 5 9 0 79 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 39 33 13 4 6 6 0 76 11 70
2011 Other occupational group 45 30 5 15 0 5 0 79 16 20
2008 Other occupational group 16 29 21 11 5 18 0 55 19 38

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 46 30 13 7 0 4 0 80 7 46
2018 Other occupational group 39 33 14 6 2 4 2 76 9 49
2017 Other occupational group 32 44 9 0 9 5 0 80 10 20
2014 Other occupational group 31 34 13 7 7 7 0 71 15 70
2011 Other occupational group 40 35 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2008 Other occupational group 21 34 26 3 11 5 0 58 14 38

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 51 13 13 2 2 16 2 78 5 45
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 34 43 19 0 2 2 0 78 2 47
2018 Other occupational group 47 37 10 2 2 2 0 85 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 46 35 5 5 5 0 5 85 10 20
2014 Other occupational group 43 27 13 13 3 0 1 71 16 70
2011 Other occupational group 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

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 Other occupational group 40 28 21 6 2 2 0 70 9 47

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 Other occupational group 49 28 15 0 2 6 0 82 2 47
2018 Other occupational group 49 29 14 4 2 2 0 79 6 49
2017 Other occupational group 42 30 18 0 5 0 5 76 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 50 27 9 3 1 6 4 86 5 70
2011 Other occupational group 70 25 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 45 26 13 0 8 8 0 77 9 38

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 Other occupational group 47 30 17 2 2 2 0 78 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 53 33 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 49

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 Other occupational group 39 17 20 9 0 13 2 67 10 46
2018 Other occupational group 37 29 16 2 6 8 2 73 9 49
2017 Other occupational group 40 5 28 5 9 9 5 52 16 20
2014 Other occupational group 33 22 14 13 9 7 1 60 24 69
2011 Other occupational group 42 32 5 5 11 0 5 78 17 19

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 Other occupational group 45 21 13 9 6 6 0 70 16 47
2018 Other occupational group 39 31 12 6 8 2 2 72 15 49
2017 Other occupational group 19 44 14 5 14 5 0 66 19 20
2014 Other occupational group 29 33 11 10 11 6 0 65 23 70
2011 Other occupational group 40 40 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2008 Other occupational group 26 37 13 8 5 8 3 71 15 38

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 Other occupational group 38 9 19 21 0 11 2 54 24 47
2018 Other occupational group 35 27 10 20 4 2 2 64 26 49
2017 Other occupational group 9 28 35 14 14 0 0 37 27 20
2014 Other occupational group 23 21 14 7 23 3 9 50 34 70
2011 Other occupational group 40 25 10 20 0 0 5 68 21 20
2008 Other occupational group 11 39 11 21 8 0 11 56 32 38

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 Other occupational group 60 21 6 4 2 2 4 86 7 47

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 Other occupational group 57 11 7 4 2 7 13 84 8 46

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 Other occupational group 51 19 13 6 2 2 6 77 9 47

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 Other occupational group 51 13 9 13 2 4 9 73 17 47

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 Other occupational group 47 17 11 11 4 2 9 71 17 47

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 Other occupational group 55 21 6 2 2 4 9 88 5 47

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 Other occupational group 74 11 2 0 0 4 9 98 0 47

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 Other occupational group 63 11 7 0 0 4 15 92 0 46

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 Other occupational group 30 32 28 0 2 9 0 67 2 47
2018 Other occupational group 35 27 31 4 0 4 0 64 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 14 28 31 14 4 9 0 46 20 20

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 Other occupational group 47 32 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 47
2018 Other occupational group 63 22 8 4 0 2 0 88 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 49 32 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 20
2014 Other occupational group 53 27 6 9 3 3 0 82 12 70
2011 Other occupational group 65 20 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20

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 Other occupational group 51 17 26 2 0 2 2 71 2 47
2018 Other occupational group 53 27 14 0 0 4 2 85 0 49
2017 Other occupational group 44 32 5 5 0 5 9 89 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 50 26 13 4 1 3 3 80 6 70

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 Other occupational group 64 26 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 47
2018 Other occupational group 67 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 49
2017 Other occupational group 49 42 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 64 20 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 70
2011 Other occupational group 75 10 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2008 Other occupational group 45 37 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 38

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 Other occupational group 57 21 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 61 29 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 58 14 14 9 0 4 0 76 10 20
2014 Other occupational group 50 24 13 9 1 3 0 76 10 70
2011 Other occupational group 75 15 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

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 Other occupational group 57 24 17 0 2 0 0 80 2 46
2018 Other occupational group 59 31 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 54 28 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2014 Other occupational group 53 23 16 6 1 1 0 77 7 70
2011 Other occupational group 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 32 47 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 38

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 Other occupational group 36 15 28 2 6 9 4 59 10 47
2018 Other occupational group 51 20 16 6 4 2 0 73 10 49
2017 Other occupational group 30 14 23 18 5 9 0 49 25 20
2014 Other occupational group 34 24 20 6 4 7 4 66 11 70
2011 Other occupational group 55 20 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 20
2008 Other occupational group 21 24 29 13 3 3 8 50 18 38
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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 Other occupational group 17 51 32 47
2018 Other occupational group 23 42 35 48
2017 Other occupational group 19 40 42 20
2014 Other occupational group 9 51 40 70
2011 Other occupational group 15 30 55 20
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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 Other occupational group 36 30 23 2 4 0 4 69 7 47

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 Other occupational group 53 21 17 2 0 2 4 80 2 47
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 Other occupational group 13 87 47

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 Other occupational group 36 11 15 6 2 15 15 67 12 47
2018 Other occupational group 44 13 15 2 0 23 4 77 3 48
2017 Other occupational group 32 17 14 4 0 19 14 73 6 20
2014 Other occupational group 31 21 10 9 6 16 7 69 19 70

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 Other occupational group 47 19 11 6 0 17 0 79 8 47
2018 Other occupational group 50 31 8 0 0 10 0 91 0 48
2017 Other occupational group 37 21 23 0 0 14 5 72 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 44 20 11 10 6 7 1 70 17 70
2011 Other occupational group 65 20 0 5 5 5 0 89 11 20
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 Other occupational group 43 11 19 0 2 21 4 71 3 47
2018 Other occupational group 41 12 14 0 0 31 2 79 0 49
2017 Other occupational group 28 17 18 0 0 32 5 71 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 37 10 11 1 6 24 10 72 11 70

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 Other occupational group 53 17 13 0 2 15 0 83 3 47
2018 Other occupational group 51 29 10 0 0 8 2 89 0 49
2017 Other occupational group 42 21 23 0 0 14 0 73 0 20
2014 Other occupational group 46 20 13 3 3 13 3 78 7 70
2011 Other occupational group 70 15 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20
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Stress and Well-Being

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 Other occupational group 34 28 9 15 11 4 0 64 27 47
2018 Other occupational group 29 31 16 2 18 2 2 62 21 49
2017 Other occupational group 40 14 0 9 33 0 5 56 44 20

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 Other occupational group 45 17 19 9 6 4 0 64 16 47
2018 Other occupational group 41 24 29 2 2 2 0 67 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 32 30 23 4 5 0 5 66 9 20

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 Other occupational group 51 15 19 6 2 6 0 70 9 47
2018 Other occupational group 55 22 8 4 2 2 6 84 7 49
2017 Other occupational group 54 23 14 0 0 0 9 85 0 20

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 Other occupational group 47 15 17 11 4 4 2 66 16 47
2018 Other occupational group 54 25 10 8 0 0 2 81 9 48
2017 Other occupational group 49 14 19 5 5 5 5 69 10 20

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 Other occupational group 65 22 7 0 0 2 4 93 0 46
2018 Other occupational group 69 12 8 2 2 0 6 87 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 58 18 5 0 0 5 14 94 0 20

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 Other occupational group 57 20 7 4 11 2 0 78 16 46
2018 Other occupational group 44 19 25 2 8 2 0 64 11 48
2017 Other occupational group 44 23 5 14 9 0 5 71 24 20

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 Other occupational group 48 17 22 7 0 4 2 70 7 46
2018 Other occupational group 39 29 16 6 0 8 2 75 7 49
2017 Other occupational group 56 26 5 5 5 0 5 85 10 20

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 Other occupational group 48 28 11 7 2 4 0 80 9 46
2018 Other occupational group 43 31 12 6 0 6 2 80 7 49
2017 Other occupational group 42 30 5 9 5 0 9 79 15 20

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 Other occupational group 54 28 7 4 2 4 0 86 7 46
2018 Other occupational group 51 27 12 4 0 4 2 83 4 49
2017 Other occupational group 51 26 9 5 5 0 5 80 10 20

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 Other occupational group 50 26 13 4 2 4 0 80 7 46

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 Other occupational group 50 15 17 7 7 4 0 68 14 46
2018 Other occupational group 51 29 14 2 0 2 2 83 2 49
2017 Other occupational group 37 35 9 9 9 0 0 72 18 20

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 Other occupational group 67 15 4 4 4 2 2 86 9 46
2018 Other occupational group 55 29 10 2 0 2 2 87 2 49
2017 Other occupational group 65 19 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 20

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 Other occupational group 72 11 4 2 2 2 7 90 5 46
2018 Other occupational group 80 10 4 0 0 2 4 96 0 49

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 Other occupational group 83 4 4 4 0 2 2 91 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 80 8 2 2 0 2 6 96 2 49
2017 Other occupational group 86 9 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20

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 Other occupational group 72 13 4 4 2 2 2 89 7 46
2018 Other occupational group 71 17 8 0 2 0 2 89 2 48
2017 Other occupational group 77 18 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20

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 Other occupational group 66 13 9 4 2 4 2 84 7 47
2018 Other occupational group 71 13 10 2 0 0 4 87 2 48
2017 Other occupational group 72 23 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20

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 Other occupational group 72 2 0 0 2 2 21 97 3 47
2018 Other occupational group 65 4 4 2 2 0 23 89 5 48
2017 Other occupational group 72 9 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 20

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 Other occupational group 82 4 2 0 0 4 7 98 0 45
2018 Other occupational group 69 15 2 0 0 2 13 98 0 48
2017 Other occupational group 80 10 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 19

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 Other occupational group 36 15 28 6 9 4 2 55 16 47
2018 Other occupational group 42 13 29 10 6 0 0 54 17 48
2017 Other occupational group 54 14 9 9 14 0 0 67 23 20

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 Other occupational group 68 15 9 2 2 4 0 87 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 56 27 8 2 4 0 2 85 6 48
2017 Other occupational group 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20

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 Other occupational group 36 28 30 2 2 2 0 65 4 47
2018 Other occupational group 24 43 22 2 4 2 2 70 6 49
2017 Other occupational group 32 26 32 0 9 0 0 58 9 20

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 Other occupational group 9 9 32 17 32 2 0 50 17 47
2018 Other occupational group 4 4 34 32 19 2 4 55 9 47
2017 Other occupational group 14 9 35 23 14 0 5 39 24 20

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 Other occupational group 28 23 26 4 6 13 0 59 12 47
2018 Other occupational group 30 21 36 6 2 2 2 53 9 47
2017 Other occupational group 14 32 26 5 14 9 0 51 21 20

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 Other occupational group 40 28 11 11 2 9 0 74 14 47
2018 Other occupational group 38 23 23 10 0 4 2 64 11 48
2017 Other occupational group 19 44 9 14 9 5 0 66 24 20
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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 Other occupational group 2 98 47
2014 Other occupational group 17 83 70
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Compensation

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 Other occupational group 23 28 13 9 13 13 2 28 73 47
2018 Other occupational group 27 29 21 2 13 6 2 30 70 48
2017 Other occupational group 14 28 19 9 26 4 0 14 86 20

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 Other occupational group 55 45 29

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 Other occupational group 61 39 28
2018 Other occupational group 55 45 31

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 Other occupational group 36 11 18 21 14 0 0 46 36 28
2018 Other occupational group 27 23 13 7 17 10 3 58 27 30
2017 Other occupational group 32 23 11 11 11 6 6 62 26 16

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 Other occupational group 25 11 18 25 14 4 4 38 42 28
2018 Other occupational group 17 10 20 7 27 7 13 33 42 30
2017 Other occupational group 26 6 6 0 40 11 11 41 52 16

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 Other occupational group 49 19 6 0 9 4 13 82 10 47
2018 Other occupational group 47 18 10 4 4 8 8 78 10 49
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