2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 94.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 94)

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 29 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 33 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 140
2017 Executive 37 45 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 60 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 47 3 7 1 0 0 90 8 97
2014 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 44 34 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 46 3 9 1 0 0 87 10 125

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 Scientific and Professional 74 15 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 61 19 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 140
2017 Executive 83 0 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 73 6 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 19 12 7 9 0 0 71 16 97
2014 Executive 50 10 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 57 12 10 9 12 0 0 69 22 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 52 26 10 8 2 0 1 79 10 125

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 Scientific and Professional 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 33 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 140
2017 Executive 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 36 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 40 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 64 31 3 1 2 0 0 94 3 125

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 Scientific and Professional 41 24 18 18 0 0 0 65 18 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 33 10 12 5 0 1 73 17 139
2018 Executive 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 35 10 15 10 0 0 65 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 40 11 10 3 0 1 76 13 109
2017 Executive 46 36 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 31 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 36 10 14 2 0 2 73 16 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 60 19 3 6 12 0 0 79 18 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 37 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 124

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 Scientific and Professional 56 18 15 6 3 0 3 76 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 52 30 7 6 3 1 1 84 9 139
2017 Executive 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 68 27 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 60 30 9 0 1 0 0 90 1 95
2014 Executive 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 63 19 3 9 3 0 3 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 36 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 125

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 Scientific and Professional 59 24 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 27 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 140
2018 Executive 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 20 0 10 15 0 0 75 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 34 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 110
2017 Executive 26 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 30 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 97
2014 Executive 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 55 28 9 0 8 0 0 82 8 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 125

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 Scientific and Professional 44 26 18 9 3 0 0 71 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 140
2018 Scientific and Professional 37 32 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 110
2017 Executive 37 37 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 31 27 11 0 0 0 63 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 44 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 44 16 3 6 0 0 75 9 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 38 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 125

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 Scientific and Professional 41 32 12 6 9 0 0 74 15 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 38 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 139
2018 Executive 30 30 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 20 10 25 15 0 0 50 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 35 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 110
2017 Executive 18 28 26 0 28 0 0 46 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 31 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 36 13 9 2 0 0 76 12 97
2014 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 23 9 15 15 0 0 61 30 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 32 21 14 8 0 0 57 22 125

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 Scientific and Professional 38 24 3 26 6 3 0 64 33 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 39 8 14 7 0 0 71 21 138
2018 Executive 10 80 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 35 10 15 20 0 0 55 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 38 13 11 5 0 1 70 17 109
2017 Executive 18 55 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 47 16 5 5 0 0 73 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 34 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 97

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 Scientific and Professional 59 21 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 9 3 4 0 0 85 7 138
2018 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 35 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 111
2017 Executive 37 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 37 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 40 6 4 5 0 0 85 9 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 44 41 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 46 34 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 125

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 Scientific and Professional 44 32 12 3 9 0 0 76 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 40 36 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 138
2018 Executive 20 40 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 35 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 39 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 111
2017 Executive 28 28 17 18 9 0 0 55 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 27 52 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 31 8 12 7 0 0 72 19 97

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 Scientific and Professional 56 29 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 58 33 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 138
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 30 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 50 41 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 109
2017 Executive 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 39 1 4 4 0 0 91 8 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 56 26 13 0 6 0 0 82 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 125

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 Scientific and Professional 35 32 15 12 6 0 0 68 18 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 44 8 5 8 1 1 79 13 140
2018 Executive 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 25 10 15 15 0 0 60 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 41 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 111
2017 Executive 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 51 38 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 39 12 11 4 0 0 74 14 96
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 28 22 6 11 0 0 60 18 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 44 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 125

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 Scientific and Professional 38 24 18 3 18 0 0 62 21 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 43 37 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 140
2018 Executive 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 20 0 25 15 0 0 60 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 39 13 8 5 1 1 73 14 111
2017 Executive 46 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 27 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 39 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 28 45 12 6 9 0 0 73 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 33 35 16 8 8 0 0 68 16 125

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 Scientific and Professional 38 35 15 0 9 0 3 76 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 36 7 5 6 0 1 82 11 137
2018 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 25 20 5 15 0 0 60 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 35 15 9 5 0 0 70 14 111
2017 Executive 28 37 17 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 21 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 35 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 96
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 29 12 6 6 0 0 76 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 34 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 125

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 Scientific and Professional 41 41 9 3 6 0 0 82 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 38 5 5 1 0 0 88 6 140
2018 Executive 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 30 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 40 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 111
2017 Executive 18 55 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 37 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 34 13 3 9 0 0 75 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 41 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 125

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 Scientific and Professional 38 32 18 3 9 0 0 71 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 38 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 138
2018 Executive 10 40 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 20 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 35 11 13 5 0 1 70 19 111
2017 Executive 0 18 28 28 26 0 0 18 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 31 16 0 11 0 0 73 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 41 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 97
2014 Executive 20 10 20 30 20 0 0 30 50 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 22 16 6 8 0 0 70 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 41 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 124

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 Scientific and Professional 12 21 35 21 12 0 0 32 32 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 21 30 19 9 1 1 29 40 139
2018 Executive 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 10 60 5 0 0 0 5 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 28 32 10 11 0 3 21 46 111
2017 Executive 17 37 37 0 9 0 0 9 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 11 37 30 0 0 0 30 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 26 36 19 5 1 0 25 39 97
2014 Executive 10 20 50 0 20 0 0 20 30 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 15 41 19 13 0 0 32 27 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 29 37 12 7 2 1 19 43 125

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 Scientific and Professional 6 18 26 18 29 3 0 48 24 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 8 13 30 28 16 2 3 46 23 139
2018 Executive 20 10 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 5 45 20 5 0 0 25 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 22 32 17 15 1 2 33 34 111
2017 Executive 0 26 28 37 9 0 0 46 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 11 38 19 22 0 0 40 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 16 39 22 10 2 1 33 26 95
2014 Executive 0 0 60 0 40 0 0 40 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 3 9 22 38 23 0 6 64 13 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 13 30 25 18 2 3 45 24 125

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 Scientific and Professional 9 18 24 26 15 6 3 45 29 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 12 34 21 18 2 3 42 23 139
2018 Executive 30 20 0 40 10 0 0 50 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 20 15 30 10 0 0 40 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 24 24 23 14 1 4 38 37 111
2017 Executive 0 18 37 45 0 0 0 45 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 16 17 20 20 5 11 48 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 24 28 25 12 1 3 38 32 96
2014 Executive 0 20 40 30 10 0 0 40 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 18 13 34 16 16 0 3 33 31 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 29 23 23 7 2 1 31 45 125

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 Scientific and Professional 12 9 26 38 12 0 3 52 21 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 13 27 22 25 1 2 49 23 138
2018 Executive 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 20 60 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 25 10 30 5 0 0 35 55 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 22 26 15 24 2 1 40 33 110
2017 Executive 28 26 28 9 9 0 0 18 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 16 33 15 20 5 0 37 29 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 14 12 35 20 15 2 1 36 28 96
2014 Executive 0 20 50 10 20 0 0 30 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 6 12 37 26 19 0 0 45 18 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 21 32 26 10 1 1 37 31 125

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 Scientific and Professional 21 15 15 29 15 3 3 47 38 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 15 23 17 19 0 4 38 38 139
2018 Executive 20 20 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 20 20 10 5 0 5 16 63 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 23 24 16 14 0 3 31 44 111
2017 Executive 28 45 28 0 0 0 0 0 72 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 37 16 22 4 0 5 27 56 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 30 29 20 6 2 2 27 42 96
2014 Executive 30 20 20 10 10 10 0 22 56 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 27 12 26 15 16 0 3 33 41 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 30 21 13 8 1 4 22 56 125

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 Scientific and Professional 6 9 15 26 32 6 6 67 17 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 16 30 20 17 4 2 39 29 138
2018 Executive 10 10 40 30 10 0 0 40 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 25 30 10 20 5 0 32 37 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 23 38 12 7 4 3 21 39 109
2017 Executive 9 28 45 9 9 0 0 18 37 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 16 32 38 4 0 0 41 27 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 15 16 24 25 12 3 5 40 34 96
2014 Executive 0 10 20 20 50 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 3 3 22 44 29 0 0 72 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 4 13 30 27 20 2 3 50 18 124

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 Scientific and Professional 6 15 18 29 24 9 0 58 23 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 9 10 35 21 21 3 1 43 20 137
2018 Executive 20 30 10 30 10 0 0 40 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 10 25 30 5 0 5 37 37 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 24 29 17 15 2 4 34 36 111
2017 Executive 9 28 45 18 0 0 0 18 37 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 11 32 21 9 16 0 36 25 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 17 35 23 13 1 3 38 26 96
2014 Executive 0 40 50 0 10 0 0 10 40 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 18 22 23 19 3 6 46 30 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 26 31 19 13 2 1 32 36 125

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 Scientific and Professional 0 3 32 24 41 0 0 65 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 4 8 21 31 33 1 2 66 12 139
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Scientific and Professional 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 65 20 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 139
2017 Executive 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 68 6 5 16 0 0 5 78 17 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 65 16 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 97
2014 Executive 70 0 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 57 21 6 6 9 0 0 78 16 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 68 16 6 2 5 0 2 86 8 125

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 Scientific and Professional 32 24 15 3 12 3 12 66 17 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 30 13 9 4 7 3 71 14 140
2018 Executive 40 40 0 0 0 10 10 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 15 30 5 15 0 0 50 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 27 15 12 7 5 5 61 21 110
2017 Executive 46 28 8 9 0 0 9 81 10 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 53 5 5 0 0 11 88 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 13 4 0 5 5 81 4 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 13 12 9 3 6 6 73 14 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 28 29 14 11 11 2 4 61 23 125

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 Scientific and Professional 44 32 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 34 5 7 4 1 0 83 12 137
2018 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 10 10 10 15 0 0 65 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 28 10 9 5 2 0 75 15 110
2017 Executive 64 26 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 31 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 62 23 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 97
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 38 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 23 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 125

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 Scientific and Professional 58 33 0 3 6 0 0 91 9 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 36 8 6 1 0 0 86 6 139
2018 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 35 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 34 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 111
2017 Executive 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 37 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 68 26 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 96
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 60 28 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 38 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 125

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 Scientific and Professional 56 32 3 3 6 0 0 88 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 39 9 5 1 1 1 85 6 140
2018 Executive 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 25 10 5 15 0 0 70 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 42 9 3 4 2 0 84 6 110
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Scientific and Professional 62 21 9 3 3 0 3 85 6 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 26 14 4 2 1 2 80 6 140

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 Scientific and Professional 50 26 6 9 6 3 0 79 15 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 33 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 139
2018 Executive 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 0 20 10 15 5 0 53 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 34 16 5 4 0 1 74 9 110
2017 Executive 46 28 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 28 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 34 7 3 2 0 1 87 6 97
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 67 16 9 3 6 0 0 83 9 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 13 8 6 0 1 73 14 125

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 Scientific and Professional 62 21 12 0 3 0 3 85 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 28 8 6 3 2 0 83 9 140
2018 Executive 50 10 20 0 10 10 0 67 11 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 15 10 15 10 5 0 63 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 32 5 9 3 1 1 82 12 109
2017 Executive 46 28 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 73 16 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 67 20 6 2 4 0 1 88 6 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 67 22 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 31 11 5 6 3 0 77 12 125

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 Scientific and Professional 58 15 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 29 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 139
2018 Executive 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 15 5 20 10 5 0 63 32 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 39 5 8 6 0 2 81 15 110
2017 Executive 55 26 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 57 19 15 4 4 2 0 77 8 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 34 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 29 13 13 6 1 0 68 19 125

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 Scientific and Professional 91 0 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 85 10 0 2 2 0 1 96 4 137
2017 Executive 83 9 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 84 11 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 84 7 4 4 0 0 1 92 4 97
2014 Executive 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 66 13 9 3 6 0 3 81 10 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 81 14 1 1 2 0 2 97 3 125

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 Scientific and Professional 74 12 9 0 3 0 3 88 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 75 15 1 3 2 1 1 93 5 140
2017 Executive 55 26 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 15 16 0 5 0 6 77 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 66 19 8 1 4 0 2 87 5 97
2014 Executive 40 20 20 0 10 0 10 67 11 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 48 21 6 3 6 9 6 82 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 47 21 7 5 8 6 7 77 15 125

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 Scientific and Professional 68 18 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 69 22 5 1 3 0 0 91 4 140
2018 Executive 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 20 5 15 10 5 0 68 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 58 23 9 5 5 1 0 82 9 110
2017 Executive 46 18 26 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 31 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 73 16 6 1 3 1 0 90 4 97

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 Scientific and Professional 62 24 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 29 6 4 3 0 1 87 8 140
2018 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 10 15 15 10 5 0 58 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 24 14 5 5 0 0 75 11 109
2017 Executive 46 18 26 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 74 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 67 17 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 97
2014 Executive 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 67 22 3 0 8 0 0 89 8 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 125

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 Administration and Foreign Services 34 44 0 4 8 0 11 87 13 26
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Scientific and Professional 29 38 9 15 6 3 0 70 21 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 32 15 6 5 4 0 72 12 139
2018 Executive 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 45 15 5 25 0 0 55 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 29 18 13 8 2 0 60 21 109
2017 Executive 28 37 18 8 9 0 0 64 17 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 47 32 0 5 0 0 63 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 36 17 6 10 4 0 66 16 96
2014 Executive 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 30 16 10 12 7 0 60 23 31
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 30 21 14 9 6 0 54 24 124

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 Scientific and Professional 26 32 12 18 9 3 0 61 27 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 34 15 9 7 1 0 69 16 139
2018 Executive 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 20 25 20 25 0 0 30 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 30 16 15 9 1 0 60 24 109
2017 Executive 37 28 8 18 9 0 0 64 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 53 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 33 25 9 7 0 0 58 16 97
2014 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 35 22 6 15 0 0 57 21 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 24 30 20 14 10 1 0 55 25 125

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 Scientific and Professional 24 33 15 18 6 3 0 59 25 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 25 33 21 10 9 3 0 59 19 140
2018 Executive 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 25 30 20 20 0 0 30 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 34 17 16 9 2 0 57 25 108
2017 Executive 28 37 8 18 9 0 0 64 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 42 11 21 5 0 0 63 27 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 23 27 25 13 9 2 0 51 23 97
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 18 42 12 9 15 3 0 62 25 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 19 35 21 12 9 4 0 56 22 125

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 Scientific and Professional 18 32 18 18 6 9 0 55 26 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 25 23 13 9 3 0 54 22 140
2018 Executive 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 35 20 15 25 0 0 40 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 31 17 18 13 1 0 51 31 109
2017 Executive 9 55 17 0 18 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 44 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 36 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 97
2014 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 25 19 18 15 7 0 44 35 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 32 23 15 13 1 0 48 28 125

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 Scientific and Professional 32 35 12 9 3 9 0 74 13 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 49 24 15 6 3 3 0 76 9 139
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Scientific and Professional 53 21 12 12 3 0 0 74 15 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 39 9 1 2 0 0 87 3 140
2018 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 45 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 50 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 111
2017 Executive 46 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 22 15 5 5 0 0 74 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 42 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 43 14 2 1 0 0 83 3 125

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 Scientific and Professional 12 44 15 21 6 3 0 58 27 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 21 38 19 13 7 1 0 60 21 140

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 Scientific and Professional 32 24 21 9 9 3 3 59 19 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 40 38 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 140
2018 Executive 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 10 20 10 15 0 0 55 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 35 14 12 5 2 2 69 17 110
2017 Executive 64 17 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 31 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 25 7 7 5 3 0 79 13 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 63 10 9 9 6 0 3 75 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 33 15 8 9 3 0 67 17 125

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 Scientific and Professional 35 32 18 6 6 3 0 70 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 36 19 7 5 2 0 69 11 138
2018 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 25 15 10 20 5 0 53 32 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 36 18 5 6 2 0 71 11 108

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 Scientific and Professional 24 21 18 3 21 12 3 52 28 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 23 21 20 13 8 10 5 52 25 140
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 30 15 5 35 5 5 39 44 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 14 15 14 22 8 4 43 40 110
2017 Executive 28 9 9 17 18 9 9 45 44 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 22 16 5 11 21 5 56 22 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 20 19 18 8 16 3 45 32 97
2014 Executive 30 10 30 0 0 0 30 57 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 13 22 9 30 3 0 36 41 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 13 23 16 23 10 3 29 44 125

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 Scientific and Professional 35 29 21 3 9 3 0 67 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 19 9 8 4 0 63 17 137
2018 Executive 20 60 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 20 15 30 25 0 0 30 55 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 35 14 12 8 2 0 66 20 110
2017 Executive 18 37 17 28 0 0 0 55 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 69 6 0 11 0 0 84 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 36 8 12 3 1 0 77 15 97
2014 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 47 0 6 15 0 0 79 21 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 35 16 8 9 2 0 67 17 125

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 Scientific and Professional 26 26 6 9 21 6 6 60 33 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 18 26 22 13 14 3 5 47 29 139
2018 Executive 0 20 10 10 50 0 10 22 67 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 10 10 20 45 5 0 21 68 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 25 22 13 14 3 2 49 28 110
2017 Executive 18 18 0 36 18 0 9 41 59 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 25 21 16 27 0 0 36 44 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 22 31 17 12 16 2 1 55 28 97
2014 Executive 30 30 0 10 0 0 30 86 14 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 19 16 16 34 0 0 34 50 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 15 15 29 18 2 3 34 50 125

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 Scientific and Professional 56 18 3 9 6 6 3 81 16 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 62 21 8 2 2 0 5 87 4 140

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 Scientific and Professional 53 9 6 6 12 6 9 72 21 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 17 11 1 3 1 12 84 4 140

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 Scientific and Professional 44 24 21 0 3 3 6 74 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 58 24 8 5 1 0 4 86 6 140

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 Scientific and Professional 44 12 18 0 6 12 9 70 7 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 23 11 6 3 3 5 78 10 138

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 Scientific and Professional 56 3 6 9 12 6 9 69 24 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 17 7 3 2 1 7 86 6 140

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 Scientific and Professional 82 3 0 3 0 6 6 97 3 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 68 12 8 3 2 2 5 86 5 139

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 Scientific and Professional 71 6 3 0 9 6 6 87 10 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 75 9 4 1 2 3 6 92 4 140

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 Scientific and Professional 82 3 0 0 0 3 12 100 0 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 81 3 0 2 1 3 10 97 3 138

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 Scientific and Professional 26 26 29 3 9 6 0 56 13 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 41 18 5 2 3 0 73 8 140
2018 Executive 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 20 20 20 25 0 0 35 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 35 25 10 5 0 0 60 15 109
2017 Executive 28 54 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 68 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 36 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 97

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 Scientific and Professional 29 47 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 45 39 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 140
2018 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 35 15 5 20 5 0 58 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 33 14 7 1 2 0 78 8 110
2017 Executive 46 17 18 9 9 0 0 63 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 47 5 0 0 5 0 94 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 35 12 2 1 1 0 85 3 96
2014 Executive 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 32 6 0 6 3 0 88 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 37 15 3 4 2 0 77 7 125

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 Scientific and Professional 35 35 18 3 3 6 0 75 6 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 50 38 8 3 1 1 0 89 4 137
2018 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 20 35 5 10 5 0 47 16 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 34 14 4 1 3 0 81 5 110
2017 Executive 46 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 27 16 0 0 10 0 82 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 35 15 2 1 3 0 82 3 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 41 3 0 3 3 0 94 3 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 41 16 2 0 3 0 81 2 125

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 Scientific and Professional 44 41 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 139
2018 Executive 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 35 5 15 15 0 0 65 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 36 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 110
2017 Executive 46 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 57 32 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 51 37 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 96
2014 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 31 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 42 38 11 5 5 0 0 80 10 125

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 Scientific and Professional 26 53 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 46 30 13 6 5 0 0 76 10 140
2018 Executive 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 25 20 15 20 0 0 45 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 29 15 5 11 0 0 68 16 109
2017 Executive 18 55 8 0 18 0 0 74 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 37 16 11 11 5 0 60 22 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 28 16 6 6 0 0 71 12 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 35 6 9 6 3 0 79 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 35 18 6 11 0 0 65 18 125

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 Scientific and Professional 24 53 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 30 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 139
2018 Executive 30 20 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 25 20 10 25 0 0 45 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 29 16 7 10 0 0 66 17 109
2017 Executive 18 46 17 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 37 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 27 13 9 8 0 0 69 17 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 42 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 124

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 Scientific and Professional 21 32 21 12 12 3 0 55 24 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 42 23 20 8 5 2 0 67 13 140
2018 Executive 30 10 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 15 15 20 20 5 0 42 42 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 24 17 12 14 1 0 57 25 110
2017 Executive 28 9 37 8 18 0 0 37 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 33 16 4 16 5 0 62 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 22 17 10 11 1 2 61 22 97
2014 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 28 7 13 15 6 0 64 29 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 10 15 11 1 2 63 27 125
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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 Scientific and Professional 24 30 45 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 39 31 140
2018 Executive 40 20 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 20 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 25 38 111
2017 Executive 63 18 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 42 38 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 30 34 97
2014 Executive 20 50 30 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 19 44 37 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 36 33 125

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 Administration and Foreign Services 7 18 63 0 9 2 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 20 61 2 2 2 41
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 18 62 9 0 0 34
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 19 51 0 9999 5 39
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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 Scientific and Professional 42 33 9 9 3 0 3 78 13 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 39 36 15 4 3 0 3 78 7 139

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 Scientific and Professional 58 15 6 0 3 15 3 89 4 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 58 24 6 1 1 7 3 91 2 138
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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 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Scientific and Professional 21 79 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 11 89 140
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 75 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 110

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 64 36 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 56 44 18

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 43 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 66 34 18

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 18

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 56 18

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 49 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 18

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 36 64 16

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 55 45 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 72 28 18

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 29 71 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 72 18

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 18

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 68 16

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 16

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 37 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 56 18

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 15

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 18

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 15

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 18

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 Scientific and Professional 18 82 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 25 75 139

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 Scientific and Professional 6 12 15 15 9 29 15 32 42 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 18 16 11 5 24 7 54 23 140
2018 Executive 20 50 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 5 10 15 20 30 10 25 58 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 17 21 3 4 33 4 57 10 110
2017 Executive 18 45 9 0 9 18 0 77 11 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 11 27 0 5 42 5 38 10 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 16 18 6 2 32 13 53 14 97
2014 Executive 30 10 30 0 10 20 0 50 13 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 6 15 15 15 25 13 26 49 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 16 17 10 13 31 4 38 35 125

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 Scientific and Professional 21 35 9 9 12 12 3 66 24 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 35 32 18 5 1 10 0 74 6 139
2018 Executive 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 10 5 20 15 15 10 47 47 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 27 16 7 2 15 1 70 11 110
2017 Executive 28 45 9 0 9 9 0 80 10 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 6 23 0 6 10 6 66 7 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 31 17 3 3 8 1 74 6 95
2014 Executive 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 22 19 9 15 13 0 51 28 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 21 28 20 9 13 9 0 54 24 124
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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 66. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 140
2018 Executive 0 100 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 75 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 110

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 34 66 14

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 14

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 14

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 14

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 14

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 14

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 13

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 13

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 13

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 13

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 13

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 13

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 13

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 13

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 13

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 13

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 38 62 13

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 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 137

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 Scientific and Professional 12 15 21 0 3 35 15 53 6 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 22 14 21 2 3 31 8 58 8 139
2018 Executive 40 30 10 0 0 20 0 88 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 15 15 0 20 30 10 42 33 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 18 17 1 3 33 6 65 6 109
2017 Executive 37 17 9 0 9 18 9 75 13 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 9 33 0 5 42 5 28 10 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 19 18 0 0 40 13 62 0 96
2014 Executive 50 10 10 0 0 20 10 86 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 16 6 9 6 34 13 60 29 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 21 15 2 3 38 8 61 10 125

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 Scientific and Professional 38 32 15 0 3 9 3 80 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 28 20 2 2 10 1 73 5 139
2018 Executive 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 10 15 5 15 15 10 53 27 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 26 14 2 3 18 1 77 6 110
2017 Executive 37 45 0 0 9 9 0 90 10 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 36 21 0 5 16 5 66 7 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 32 40 13 2 0 12 1 83 2 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 32 9 6 6 13 3 75 14 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 26 29 18 3 3 20 2 69 8 125
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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 Scientific and Professional 41 26 29 0 3 0 0 68 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 58 21 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 139
2018 Executive 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 25 5 10 20 0 5 63 32 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 32 14 7 2 1 3 76 9 110
2017 Executive 46 9 18 9 17 0 0 55 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 28 5 0 20 0 5 73 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 30 17 6 4 0 2 73 10 96

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 Scientific and Professional 32 29 18 9 12 0 0 62 21 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 25 15 15 12 0 1 57 27 139
2018 Executive 0 10 40 30 20 0 0 10 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 35 15 15 30 0 0 40 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 24 30 14 16 0 0 40 30 111
2017 Executive 0 9 37 37 17 0 0 9 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 22 15 22 21 0 0 41 44 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 23 28 17 11 1 1 43 29 97

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 Scientific and Professional 41 24 18 9 6 3 0 67 15 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 25 18 8 10 0 2 63 18 139
2018 Executive 0 20 20 30 30 0 0 20 60 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 15 15 25 20 0 0 40 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 16 26 15 14 1 1 44 29 110
2017 Executive 0 37 18 18 26 0 0 37 45 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 23 22 17 17 0 0 44 34 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 22 30 23 14 10 0 2 53 24 97

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 Scientific and Professional 48 24 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 28 26 16 13 17 0 1 54 30 137
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 10 25 20 35 0 0 20 55 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 16 27 16 21 0 2 35 38 109
2017 Executive 18 0 18 28 36 0 0 18 63 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 32 16 11 22 0 0 52 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 20 18 25 25 11 0 1 38 36 97

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 Scientific and Professional 52 21 15 3 9 0 0 73 12 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 56 21 10 4 4 0 5 81 9 138
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 35 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 18 15 8 5 0 7 70 14 107
2017 Executive 0 46 18 26 9 0 0 46 36 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 32 22 24 0 17 0 6 57 18 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 55 21 12 4 2 0 6 81 6 97

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 Scientific and Professional 41 24 24 0 12 0 0 65 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 48 28 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 139
2018 Executive 10 30 10 30 20 0 0 40 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 20 15 10 25 0 0 50 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 28 17 12 6 0 1 65 18 109
2017 Executive 18 37 9 9 26 0 0 55 36 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 43 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 35 16 4 5 0 1 74 9 96

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 Scientific and Professional 41 24 18 6 9 0 3 67 15 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 41 30 16 3 7 2 1 73 10 138
2018 Executive 40 20 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 25 25 5 20 0 0 50 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 31 32 24 8 4 0 1 63 12 107
2017 Executive 37 28 9 17 9 0 0 64 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 42 11 6 0 0 0 84 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 30 20 8 4 0 1 68 12 96

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 Scientific and Professional 21 41 18 9 9 0 3 64 18 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 33 30 15 12 9 0 1 63 22 137
2018 Executive 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 30 20 15 25 0 0 40 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 20 25 15 13 0 1 47 28 109
2017 Executive 18 9 18 37 17 0 0 28 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 14 49 11 15 11 0 0 63 26 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 38 24 11 8 0 3 55 20 96

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 Scientific and Professional 36 21 15 18 9 0 0 58 27 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 37 31 16 9 7 0 1 68 16 138
2018 Executive 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 30 15 15 25 0 0 45 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 25 19 15 7 1 1 58 22 109
2017 Executive 28 18 26 18 9 0 0 46 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 27 16 4 11 0 0 69 15 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 32 16 10 9 0 4 63 20 96

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 Scientific and Professional 53 21 15 6 6 0 0 74 12 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 53 25 10 7 4 0 1 79 12 137

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 Scientific and Professional 67 15 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 139
2018 Executive 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 30 25 5 10 0 0 60 15 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 28 19 10 5 0 0 66 15 109
2017 Executive 37 18 9 18 17 0 0 55 36 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 11 16 10 5 5 0 66 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 31 18 9 2 0 2 70 12 96

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 Scientific and Professional 85 12 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 66 22 7 1 3 0 1 89 5 138
2018 Executive 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 60 10 10 5 15 0 0 70 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 21 9 3 3 0 2 85 6 109
2017 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 68 16 5 0 5 0 5 89 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 73 20 1 3 0 0 3 95 3 97

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 Scientific and Professional 88 3 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 81 7 2 1 2 1 6 95 3 136
2018 Scientific and Professional 85 5 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 76 9 5 3 1 0 6 91 4 108

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 Scientific and Professional 68 3 9 3 9 3 6 77 13 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 72 12 6 2 4 0 3 87 7 137
2018 Executive 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 65 10 5 5 15 0 0 75 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 69 12 6 1 5 0 6 86 7 109
2017 Executive 82 9 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 84 5 0 5 0 0 5 94 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 79 9 5 1 3 1 2 90 4 96

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 Scientific and Professional 62 9 15 0 6 0 9 77 6 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 24 6 3 2 0 2 89 4 139
2018 Executive 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 60 25 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 26 11 5 1 0 4 83 6 111
2017 Executive 63 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 62 27 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 66 21 5 3 2 0 2 89 5 97

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 Scientific and Professional 59 12 9 6 9 0 6 75 16 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 63 18 6 4 5 0 3 84 10 138
2018 Executive 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 60 15 5 5 15 0 0 75 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 19 14 5 6 0 5 73 12 110
2017 Executive 55 9 8 18 9 0 0 64 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 79 11 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 72 14 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 97

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 Scientific and Professional 73 0 3 0 0 0 24 96 0 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 64 9 4 2 1 1 21 93 3 138
2018 Executive 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 68 11 0 0 0 5 16 100 0 19
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 9 5 1 1 0 24 92 2 108
2017 Executive 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 5 6 0 0 0 32 91 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 10 3 1 0 0 32 94 1 96

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 Scientific and Professional 79 9 3 3 0 0 6 94 3 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 77 8 6 1 0 0 8 93 1 139
2018 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 85 5 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 61 15 10 3 2 1 9 84 5 110
2017 Executive 64 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 67 16 11 0 0 0 5 88 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 75 15 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 97

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 Scientific and Professional 88 6 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 61 10 9 5 10 0 5 75 16 139
2018 Executive 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 15 5 6 8 0 6 79 16 110
2017 Executive 64 8 18 9 0 0 0 72 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 64 16 0 4 5 5 5 90 10 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 62 12 12 3 6 0 5 78 10 97

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 Scientific and Professional 61 15 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 69 16 8 3 2 0 3 88 4 139
2018 Executive 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 65 20 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 23 13 3 0 1 6 83 3 110
2017 Executive 64 17 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 68 16 11 0 0 0 5 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 29 15 1 0 0 1 84 1 97

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 Scientific and Professional 21 35 35 6 3 0 0 56 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 22 36 28 11 2 0 0 59 13 140
2018 Executive 10 0 60 10 20 0 0 10 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 30 35 5 20 0 0 40 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 30 32 16 5 0 0 47 22 110
2017 Executive 9 9 37 18 26 0 0 18 45 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 25 27 11 22 0 0 40 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 31 46 8 3 0 0 43 11 97

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 Scientific and Professional 6 12 55 12 15 0 0 27 18 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 8 18 34 23 17 0 0 40 26 138
2018 Executive 30 0 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 15 30 30 5 0 0 35 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 17 39 17 15 0 0 32 29 109
2017 Executive 9 54 18 18 0 0 0 18 63 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 16 22 29 11 0 0 40 38 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 4 16 40 32 8 0 0 40 20 97

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 Scientific and Professional 41 32 15 0 3 9 0 81 3 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 36 14 3 1 3 0 82 4 140
2018 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 42 11 5 11 0 0 74 16 19
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 39 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 110
2017 Executive 55 26 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 31 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 37 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 97

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 Scientific and Professional 35 29 24 3 6 3 0 67 9 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 31 40 13 11 4 2 0 72 15 139
2018 Executive 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 30 15 15 20 0 0 50 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 36 13 13 7 1 0 66 21 111
2017 Executive 9 18 26 37 9 0 0 28 46 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 59 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 42 11 13 5 1 0 72 18 97
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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 Scientific and Professional 15 85 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 140
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 88 97
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 86 125

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 77 23 26
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 84 16 12
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 89 11 18

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 57 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 32 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 16
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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 Scientific and Professional 32 35 18 6 6 3 0 33 67 34
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 44 30 17 2 3 2 3 46 54 139
2018 Executive 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 35 30 5 0 0 0 30 70 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 31 11 7 1 4 1 47 53 111
2017 Executive 45 18 9 18 0 9 0 49 51 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 22 5 4 5 11 0 58 42 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 35 15 4 2 3 2 41 59 97

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 Scientific and Professional 77 23 22
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 47 53 73

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 Scientific and Professional 45 55 22
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 59 41 73
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 43 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 54 46 56

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 Scientific and Professional 29 24 24 10 5 0 10 58 16 21
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 32 26 17 5 8 0 12 66 15 73
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 21 14 29 7 0 14 42 42 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 31 11 13 9 0 7 65 24 55
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 24 16 9 8 0 7 64 18 56

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 Scientific and Professional 0 10 19 10 14 0 48 18 45 21
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 4 14 19 5 17 1 40 30 38 73
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 14 0 14 21 0 43 38 63 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 2 13 11 13 14 4 45 28 52 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 2 10 4 11 4 59 33 39 56

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 Scientific and Professional 61 3 9 15 3 0 9 70 20 33
2019 Administration and Foreign Services 51 15 13 8 7 0 6 70 16 140
2018 Executive 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 10 5 5 5 0 20 81 13 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 58 12 6 6 7 2 9 78 15 111
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