2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario by Question 32. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 57 39 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 53 33 3 7 3 1 0 87 11 192
2017 Supervisor 40 29 12 18 2 0 0 68 19 48
2017 Non-supervisor 36 49 3 11 1 0 0 85 12 162
2014 Supervisor 22 51 6 16 4 0 0 73 20 48
2014 Non-supervisor 32 41 1 16 10 0 0 73 26 150
2011 Supervisor 37 45 6 10 2 0 0 82 12 51
2011 Non-supervisor 37 47 1 11 4 0 0 84 16 136

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 Supervisor 81 11 2 0 0 0 6 98 0 54
2019 Non-supervisor 83 11 2 2 1 1 2 96 2 192
2017 Supervisor 85 4 6 2 0 0 2 91 2 48
2017 Non-supervisor 85 10 2 1 1 1 0 96 2 162
2014 Supervisor 86 8 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 73 15 3 5 3 0 1 89 8 150
2011 Supervisor 84 6 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 51
2011 Non-supervisor 77 14 2 4 3 1 0 91 7 137

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 Supervisor 67 22 4 4 2 2 0 90 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 60 28 5 6 2 1 0 88 7 192
2017 Supervisor 56 32 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 48
2017 Non-supervisor 56 33 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 162
2014 Supervisor 41 18 9 18 14 0 0 59 32 48
2014 Non-supervisor 28 28 6 18 21 0 0 55 38 150
2011 Supervisor 56 21 4 13 6 0 0 77 19 52
2011 Non-supervisor 43 35 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 136

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 Supervisor 39 40 13 2 2 2 2 82 4 53
2019 Non-supervisor 33 36 10 14 6 1 1 70 20 191
2018 Supervisor 53 30 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 47
2018 Non-supervisor 25 45 13 13 3 0 1 71 17 158
2017 Supervisor 32 34 14 11 8 2 0 67 19 48
2017 Non-supervisor 28 42 7 15 7 1 0 71 22 162
2014 Supervisor 38 39 7 16 0 0 0 77 16 48
2014 Non-supervisor 22 32 8 25 12 1 0 54 37 150
2011 Supervisor 38 31 19 4 8 0 0 69 11 52
2011 Non-supervisor 20 48 11 12 9 0 1 68 20 137

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 Supervisor 82 15 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 59 31 5 4 1 1 0 91 4 191
2017 Supervisor 62 30 4 2 0 2 0 94 2 48
2017 Non-supervisor 51 38 5 4 1 0 0 89 6 161
2014 Supervisor 46 33 6 8 7 0 0 79 15 48
2014 Non-supervisor 38 40 6 11 6 0 0 77 17 150

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 Supervisor 54 31 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 54
2019 Non-supervisor 55 32 5 6 1 1 1 88 6 190
2018 Supervisor 52 43 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 48 34 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 157
2017 Supervisor 33 38 11 14 4 0 0 71 18 48
2017 Non-supervisor 49 34 6 8 3 1 0 83 11 161
2014 Supervisor 31 37 6 17 8 0 0 68 25 48
2014 Non-supervisor 32 28 12 10 17 0 1 60 28 150
2011 Supervisor 29 41 8 11 12 0 0 69 23 52
2011 Non-supervisor 39 34 8 10 9 0 0 72 20 137

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 Supervisor 50 35 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 38 39 10 9 2 1 0 78 12 192
2018 Supervisor 43 41 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 46
2018 Non-supervisor 33 44 10 12 1 1 0 77 13 155
2017 Supervisor 43 41 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 48
2017 Non-supervisor 30 44 8 15 2 1 0 74 17 162
2014 Supervisor 40 40 4 16 0 0 0 80 16 48
2014 Non-supervisor 23 43 12 11 10 0 0 67 21 150
2011 Supervisor 36 50 2 8 4 0 0 86 12 52
2011 Non-supervisor 34 36 11 10 10 0 0 70 19 136

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 Supervisor 50 35 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 54
2019 Non-supervisor 38 32 14 10 5 1 1 71 15 192
2018 Supervisor 53 25 9 11 2 0 0 77 13 47
2018 Non-supervisor 29 41 13 8 8 1 0 71 16 157
2017 Supervisor 37 42 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 48
2017 Non-supervisor 28 40 12 12 6 2 0 69 18 162
2014 Supervisor 26 35 17 17 6 0 0 61 23 48
2014 Non-supervisor 23 28 20 14 16 0 0 51 29 150
2011 Supervisor 28 46 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 50
2011 Non-supervisor 22 45 10 13 10 0 0 66 23 137

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 Supervisor 43 40 7 9 0 0 0 83 9 53
2019 Non-supervisor 34 38 9 14 4 1 1 73 17 192
2018 Supervisor 44 32 9 13 2 0 0 76 15 47
2018 Non-supervisor 29 41 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 157
2017 Supervisor 42 36 8 4 10 0 0 77 14 47
2017 Non-supervisor 26 39 15 14 5 1 0 66 19 162

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 Supervisor 67 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 54
2019 Non-supervisor 50 34 7 7 2 1 0 84 9 193
2018 Supervisor 65 31 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 47
2018 Non-supervisor 54 31 7 6 1 0 0 85 8 156
2017 Supervisor 63 24 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 48
2017 Non-supervisor 46 38 5 7 2 1 0 85 9 162
2014 Supervisor 61 32 2 0 4 0 0 93 4 48
2014 Non-supervisor 43 33 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 150
2011 Supervisor 60 29 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 52
2011 Non-supervisor 47 33 7 9 5 0 0 80 14 137

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 Supervisor 58 15 8 13 4 2 0 75 17 53
2019 Non-supervisor 41 35 7 10 7 1 0 76 17 193
2018 Supervisor 59 22 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 47
2018 Non-supervisor 33 34 12 14 6 1 0 68 20 156
2017 Supervisor 41 34 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 48
2017 Non-supervisor 32 38 9 12 8 1 0 70 20 161

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 Supervisor 63 31 2 0 4 0 0 94 4 54
2019 Non-supervisor 50 32 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 192
2018 Supervisor 56 30 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 50 28 16 5 0 1 0 79 5 155
2017 Supervisor 57 33 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 48
2017 Non-supervisor 47 35 12 5 0 1 0 83 5 162
2014 Supervisor 67 27 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 48
2014 Non-supervisor 51 30 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 150
2011 Supervisor 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 52
2011 Non-supervisor 44 41 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 135

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 Supervisor 61 22 9 6 2 0 0 83 7 54
2019 Non-supervisor 37 41 7 10 3 1 0 79 14 192
2018 Supervisor 70 17 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 47
2018 Non-supervisor 35 40 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 155
2017 Supervisor 50 38 2 8 2 0 0 88 10 48
2017 Non-supervisor 36 38 9 11 4 2 0 75 15 162
2014 Supervisor 39 41 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 48
2014 Non-supervisor 22 38 10 19 10 0 0 60 29 150
2011 Supervisor 48 46 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 52
2011 Non-supervisor 29 41 12 8 9 0 1 70 17 137

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 Supervisor 65 17 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 44 36 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 193
2018 Supervisor 70 19 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 47
2018 Non-supervisor 38 38 14 7 2 1 0 77 9 154
2017 Supervisor 50 29 2 14 4 0 0 80 18 48
2017 Non-supervisor 38 37 12 9 2 1 0 76 11 162
2014 Supervisor 38 29 11 17 6 0 0 67 23 48
2014 Non-supervisor 26 26 17 16 14 0 0 53 30 150

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 Supervisor 48 31 7 9 4 0 0 79 13 54
2019 Non-supervisor 41 38 9 9 2 1 1 79 12 192
2018 Supervisor 56 33 2 10 0 0 0 88 10 47
2018 Non-supervisor 40 35 11 11 3 1 0 75 14 156
2017 Supervisor 42 31 13 8 6 0 0 72 14 48
2017 Non-supervisor 38 34 13 10 4 1 1 72 14 162
2014 Supervisor 34 41 11 2 12 0 0 75 14 48
2014 Non-supervisor 28 31 8 14 18 0 1 60 32 149
2011 Supervisor 37 51 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 51
2011 Non-supervisor 28 41 11 14 5 1 0 70 19 137

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 Supervisor 52 33 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 48 28 14 8 1 1 0 77 9 193
2018 Supervisor 58 27 6 4 6 0 0 85 10 47
2018 Non-supervisor 44 31 11 11 2 1 0 76 13 156
2017 Supervisor 49 32 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 48
2017 Non-supervisor 42 29 17 8 2 1 0 72 10 162
2014 Supervisor 29 46 8 12 4 0 0 75 16 48
2014 Non-supervisor 29 41 14 8 9 0 0 69 17 150
2011 Supervisor 40 46 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 52
2011 Non-supervisor 43 35 7 7 9 0 0 78 15 137

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 Supervisor 9 30 40 11 10 0 0 39 21 53
2019 Non-supervisor 37 37 21 4 1 1 0 74 5 193
2018 Supervisor 16 38 18 14 13 2 0 55 27 47
2018 Non-supervisor 35 41 18 4 1 0 1 77 5 158
2017 Supervisor 9 28 32 14 17 0 0 37 31 48
2017 Non-supervisor 37 43 14 6 0 1 0 80 6 162
2014 Supervisor 4 29 31 21 14 0 0 33 36 48
2014 Non-supervisor 29 41 17 5 9 0 0 69 14 150
2011 Supervisor 11 25 31 21 12 0 0 37 33 52
2011 Non-supervisor 24 40 23 9 3 0 0 64 12 137

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 Supervisor 11 32 35 17 6 0 0 22 43 54
2019 Non-supervisor 10 24 38 17 9 2 0 27 35 193
2018 Supervisor 6 27 35 27 4 0 2 31 34 47
2018 Non-supervisor 10 29 37 13 6 1 4 20 41 157
2017 Supervisor 10 16 52 16 6 0 0 22 26 48
2017 Non-supervisor 12 23 40 14 7 2 2 22 36 160
2014 Supervisor 17 32 36 12 2 0 2 14 49 48
2014 Non-supervisor 19 29 35 10 6 1 0 17 48 150
2011 Supervisor 16 29 32 17 2 0 4 20 46 52
2011 Non-supervisor 14 27 37 15 5 0 1 21 42 137

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 Supervisor 4 19 30 33 15 0 0 48 22 54
2019 Non-supervisor 9 19 27 23 18 3 0 43 29 192
2018 Supervisor 15 21 37 22 4 0 0 26 37 47
2018 Non-supervisor 16 27 23 16 11 2 4 30 46 158
2017 Supervisor 30 20 24 18 4 3 0 23 52 48
2017 Non-supervisor 19 22 25 19 12 2 2 32 42 160
2014 Supervisor 15 31 38 10 4 0 2 15 46 48
2014 Non-supervisor 21 26 27 11 12 2 1 24 48 149
2011 Supervisor 12 19 31 29 8 0 2 37 31 52
2011 Non-supervisor 14 12 30 21 15 4 4 39 28 137

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 Supervisor 6 30 37 15 13 0 0 27 35 54
2019 Non-supervisor 15 19 29 22 11 3 1 34 35 192
2018 Supervisor 12 13 37 27 11 0 0 38 25 47
2018 Non-supervisor 20 23 33 14 5 1 4 20 45 158
2017 Supervisor 15 20 28 24 9 3 0 34 37 48
2017 Non-supervisor 20 21 35 13 6 3 2 20 43 161
2014 Supervisor 31 27 20 7 11 0 4 19 60 48
2014 Non-supervisor 34 24 20 14 3 4 2 17 61 150
2011 Supervisor 16 27 23 21 11 0 2 33 44 52
2011 Non-supervisor 24 25 31 12 7 1 1 19 49 137

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 Supervisor 8 21 44 21 7 0 0 28 28 53
2019 Non-supervisor 8 18 26 26 19 2 2 46 27 191
2018 Supervisor 6 14 41 38 2 0 0 40 19 47
2018 Non-supervisor 9 15 34 28 10 1 4 40 25 158
2017 Supervisor 12 20 46 16 4 3 0 20 33 48
2017 Non-supervisor 7 23 32 24 11 2 1 36 31 159
2014 Supervisor 20 28 30 12 4 0 6 18 51 48
2014 Non-supervisor 20 22 27 21 8 1 1 30 43 150
2011 Supervisor 20 25 35 11 6 0 4 18 46 52
2011 Non-supervisor 22 22 31 17 7 0 1 24 44 137

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 Supervisor 11 30 28 15 15 2 0 30 42 54
2019 Non-supervisor 11 21 26 17 22 3 1 40 33 192
2018 Supervisor 15 30 41 11 0 3 0 11 47 47
2018 Non-supervisor 16 22 26 20 9 1 6 31 40 158
2017 Supervisor 24 37 25 9 0 5 0 10 64 48
2017 Non-supervisor 13 22 29 16 13 2 5 31 37 161
2014 Supervisor 35 32 22 6 2 0 2 9 69 48
2014 Non-supervisor 27 20 24 21 6 1 1 27 48 150
2011 Supervisor 18 27 27 13 6 2 8 21 49 52
2011 Non-supervisor 17 25 26 15 12 2 3 29 44 137

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 Supervisor 6 13 41 26 13 0 0 40 19 53
2019 Non-supervisor 11 17 24 24 20 4 1 46 29 192
2018 Supervisor 11 24 30 28 4 3 0 33 36 47
2018 Non-supervisor 21 25 27 13 6 3 6 21 50 154
2017 Supervisor 32 24 20 17 4 3 0 22 57 48
2017 Non-supervisor 17 25 23 15 11 6 3 28 47 160
2014 Supervisor 8 14 42 23 8 0 4 33 23 48
2014 Non-supervisor 15 17 35 18 12 1 1 32 33 150
2011 Supervisor 8 13 25 33 19 0 2 53 22 52
2011 Non-supervisor 9 16 18 33 13 4 7 52 28 137

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 Supervisor 9 24 32 22 13 0 0 35 33 54
2019 Non-supervisor 11 19 30 23 13 2 1 37 32 191
2018 Supervisor 11 19 40 24 6 0 0 30 30 47
2018 Non-supervisor 13 19 38 17 7 3 3 26 34 158
2017 Supervisor 16 24 26 26 9 0 0 35 39 48
2017 Non-supervisor 13 23 37 15 6 4 3 22 38 161
2014 Supervisor 23 31 25 10 6 0 4 17 56 48
2014 Non-supervisor 24 22 28 13 7 4 1 21 49 150

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 Supervisor 2 15 35 32 17 0 0 48 17 54
2019 Non-supervisor 5 11 24 35 23 1 1 59 17 193
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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 Supervisor 78 11 4 4 0 0 4 92 4 54
2019 Non-supervisor 82 7 4 3 1 1 3 92 4 192
2017 Supervisor 77 12 5 0 2 0 4 93 2 48
2017 Non-supervisor 80 9 6 2 1 0 2 91 4 162
2014 Supervisor 86 8 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 78 8 3 3 3 0 5 90 6 150
2011 Supervisor 79 13 2 0 4 2 0 94 4 52
2011 Non-supervisor 69 18 4 3 3 1 1 90 6 137

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 Supervisor 55 24 15 0 2 2 2 83 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 44 21 14 8 4 3 6 72 13 191
2018 Supervisor 48 37 6 8 0 0 2 86 8 46
2018 Non-supervisor 30 32 11 9 8 5 4 69 19 158
2017 Supervisor 47 34 12 2 0 3 2 85 2 48
2017 Non-supervisor 29 29 13 9 9 6 4 65 20 162
2014 Supervisor 43 32 6 10 6 0 2 77 17 48
2014 Non-supervisor 24 24 17 15 13 5 2 52 30 150

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 Supervisor 73 15 8 2 2 0 0 89 4 53
2019 Non-supervisor 55 24 5 10 4 2 0 81 15 191
2018 Supervisor 63 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 45
2018 Non-supervisor 44 27 7 12 9 1 1 72 21 158
2017 Supervisor 65 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 48
2017 Non-supervisor 40 31 6 13 8 2 1 73 21 162
2014 Supervisor 62 25 2 8 2 0 0 88 10 48
2014 Non-supervisor 33 26 8 14 16 2 1 61 31 150

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 Supervisor 68 26 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 54
2019 Non-supervisor 63 26 4 5 2 1 0 89 7 193
2018 Supervisor 55 35 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 46
2018 Non-supervisor 54 30 7 5 4 0 1 84 9 156
2017 Supervisor 67 23 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 48
2017 Non-supervisor 53 29 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 161
2014 Supervisor 46 32 12 8 2 0 0 77 10 48
2014 Non-supervisor 43 36 4 12 5 1 0 79 17 150

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 Supervisor 67 19 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 54
2019 Non-supervisor 55 29 7 6 2 2 0 85 8 192
2018 Supervisor 65 27 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 45
2018 Non-supervisor 48 36 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 157
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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 Supervisor 76 15 6 4 0 0 0 91 4 54
2019 Non-supervisor 54 26 13 4 1 1 3 82 5 192

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 Supervisor 54 28 7 6 6 0 0 81 11 54
2019 Non-supervisor 45 28 15 9 3 1 0 73 12 191
2018 Supervisor 59 24 6 7 2 2 0 85 9 47
2018 Non-supervisor 37 35 13 8 6 0 2 73 14 157
2017 Supervisor 50 30 15 2 2 0 2 81 4 48
2017 Non-supervisor 41 36 8 9 4 2 0 79 13 162
2014 Supervisor 33 34 13 10 8 0 2 68 19 48
2014 Non-supervisor 40 28 14 9 10 0 0 67 18 150
2011 Supervisor 42 29 14 12 2 2 0 73 14 52
2011 Non-supervisor 34 35 10 12 7 0 1 70 20 137

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 Supervisor 63 21 5 6 4 2 0 85 9 54
2019 Non-supervisor 51 27 10 5 3 3 1 81 8 193
2018 Supervisor 67 19 4 6 2 2 0 88 8 47
2018 Non-supervisor 44 34 8 9 4 1 1 79 13 157
2017 Supervisor 52 29 10 0 0 4 4 89 0 48
2017 Non-supervisor 58 23 8 6 4 2 0 82 10 162
2014 Supervisor 42 29 10 8 8 0 2 72 17 48
2014 Non-supervisor 46 25 12 7 8 2 0 72 16 150
2011 Supervisor 50 25 13 2 6 4 0 78 8 52
2011 Non-supervisor 44 27 9 7 9 1 1 73 17 137

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 Supervisor 59 24 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 54
2019 Non-supervisor 42 37 8 7 4 2 1 80 11 191
2018 Supervisor 67 20 4 6 2 2 0 88 8 47
2018 Non-supervisor 41 31 12 10 4 1 1 73 14 157
2017 Supervisor 53 31 10 4 0 0 2 86 4 48
2017 Non-supervisor 47 31 9 10 2 1 0 79 12 162
2014 Supervisor 37 37 6 9 10 0 2 75 19 48
2014 Non-supervisor 39 27 12 10 11 1 0 67 21 150
2011 Supervisor 46 36 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 44 24 11 10 10 1 0 68 21 136

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 Supervisor 87 7 0 2 0 0 4 98 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 84 6 5 1 1 2 2 94 2 193
2017 Supervisor 82 8 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 48
2017 Non-supervisor 85 7 1 1 2 1 2 95 3 162
2014 Supervisor 88 4 0 0 2 0 6 98 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 78 10 1 1 3 1 5 94 5 150
2011 Supervisor 83 11 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 52
2011 Non-supervisor 80 10 3 3 1 1 1 92 5 135

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 Supervisor 67 19 6 8 0 0 2 87 8 54
2019 Non-supervisor 69 20 4 4 1 1 2 91 5 192
2017 Supervisor 33 37 13 8 2 0 7 76 11 48
2017 Non-supervisor 49 25 6 7 6 5 2 79 14 162
2014 Supervisor 30 20 15 18 8 0 9 54 29 48
2014 Non-supervisor 38 18 10 11 14 7 4 62 27 150
2011 Supervisor 38 17 14 14 12 4 2 59 27 52
2011 Non-supervisor 39 22 12 14 8 3 2 64 23 137

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 Supervisor 67 13 9 7 0 2 2 83 8 54
2019 Non-supervisor 66 19 8 3 3 2 0 86 5 192
2018 Supervisor 69 20 6 2 2 2 0 90 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 57 26 8 3 6 0 1 83 8 156
2017 Supervisor 54 26 12 2 0 5 2 85 2 48
2017 Non-supervisor 60 21 8 4 4 3 1 84 8 162

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 Supervisor 67 15 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 54
2019 Non-supervisor 55 28 9 6 1 2 0 84 7 192
2018 Supervisor 62 25 4 4 4 2 0 88 8 47
2018 Non-supervisor 43 29 15 4 7 1 1 74 11 157
2017 Supervisor 54 28 8 8 0 0 2 84 8 48
2017 Non-supervisor 51 26 9 9 4 1 0 78 13 162
2014 Supervisor 49 22 6 8 12 0 2 73 21 48
2014 Non-supervisor 45 26 10 9 10 0 0 71 19 150

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 Supervisor 28 48 11 6 2 2 4 80 8 54
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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 Supervisor 38 41 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 53
2019 Non-supervisor 40 36 11 5 4 5 0 80 9 193
2018 Supervisor 61 16 13 6 2 2 0 79 8 47
2018 Non-supervisor 36 36 13 6 4 4 1 76 11 158
2017 Supervisor 41 27 13 10 6 3 0 70 16 48
2017 Non-supervisor 32 34 13 9 4 7 0 72 15 161
2014 Supervisor 26 23 17 22 13 0 0 49 35 48
2014 Non-supervisor 19 33 12 18 10 7 0 57 30 150
2011 Supervisor 33 29 12 21 4 2 0 63 25 52
2011 Non-supervisor 23 27 18 14 13 6 0 52 28 136

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 Supervisor 45 32 11 9 2 0 0 77 11 53
2019 Non-supervisor 39 34 13 10 2 3 0 75 12 191
2018 Supervisor 55 24 10 8 4 0 0 79 11 47
2018 Non-supervisor 30 38 10 14 4 3 0 71 19 157
2017 Supervisor 35 31 14 10 8 3 0 68 18 48
2017 Non-supervisor 32 32 12 15 5 4 0 66 21 161
2014 Supervisor 22 29 15 20 14 0 0 51 35 48
2014 Non-supervisor 18 30 18 12 18 4 0 50 32 150
2011 Supervisor 35 29 8 21 6 0 2 65 27 52
2011 Non-supervisor 19 37 12 18 12 1 0 57 31 137

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 Supervisor 30 41 13 13 2 0 0 72 15 53
2019 Non-supervisor 28 31 14 14 7 5 0 63 22 193
2018 Supervisor 38 32 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 47
2018 Non-supervisor 22 33 15 15 10 5 1 57 26 157
2017 Supervisor 19 34 16 18 10 3 0 55 28 48
2017 Non-supervisor 23 27 13 22 8 7 0 54 32 162
2014 Supervisor 16 19 16 32 17 0 0 35 49 48
2014 Non-supervisor 12 26 16 24 16 7 0 40 43 150
2011 Supervisor 18 33 14 26 6 2 2 53 33 51
2011 Non-supervisor 15 34 17 14 16 4 0 51 31 137

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 Supervisor 32 30 21 15 2 0 0 62 17 53
2019 Non-supervisor 23 37 12 18 7 4 0 62 26 193
2018 Supervisor 54 27 8 10 2 0 0 81 11 47
2018 Non-supervisor 24 36 13 18 8 1 0 61 26 158
2017 Supervisor 40 33 14 8 2 3 0 76 10 48
2017 Non-supervisor 24 28 13 25 8 3 0 52 34 162
2014 Supervisor 18 30 7 24 19 2 0 49 44 48
2014 Non-supervisor 11 24 15 25 22 4 0 36 49 150
2011 Supervisor 29 41 15 10 6 0 0 69 15 52
2011 Non-supervisor 12 33 10 24 18 2 0 47 43 137

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 Supervisor 28 19 37 6 2 6 4 51 8 54
2019 Non-supervisor 33 23 18 11 3 11 1 64 15 193
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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 Supervisor 63 26 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 53 36 5 4 1 1 0 90 4 192
2018 Supervisor 49 40 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 39 43 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 157
2017 Supervisor 41 35 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 48
2017 Non-supervisor 43 40 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 162
2014 Supervisor 38 42 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 48
2014 Non-supervisor 30 42 13 8 5 2 0 73 14 150
2011 Supervisor 38 35 14 12 2 0 0 73 13 52
2011 Non-supervisor 32 42 7 14 4 0 0 74 18 137

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 Supervisor 28 42 17 11 2 0 0 70 13 54
2019 Non-supervisor 26 37 14 15 4 4 0 65 20 193

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 Supervisor 52 37 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 39 33 8 10 5 4 1 75 16 193
2018 Supervisor 54 35 2 6 4 0 0 89 9 47
2018 Non-supervisor 45 26 15 10 2 3 1 73 12 157
2017 Supervisor 48 27 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 48
2017 Non-supervisor 47 28 9 10 4 1 1 76 14 162
2014 Supervisor 42 29 12 6 10 0 0 71 17 48
2014 Non-supervisor 37 34 6 13 6 4 1 74 20 150
2011 Supervisor 44 21 17 6 10 2 0 67 16 52
2011 Non-supervisor 28 30 15 11 9 4 1 62 22 137

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 Supervisor 55 33 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 54
2019 Non-supervisor 47 35 8 5 3 2 0 84 8 193
2018 Supervisor 62 28 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 46 36 11 3 1 1 1 84 4 157

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 Supervisor 33 28 20 7 8 0 4 63 16 54
2019 Non-supervisor 29 24 14 10 9 10 3 61 23 193
2018 Supervisor 32 32 11 9 8 2 5 69 18 47
2018 Non-supervisor 29 20 17 17 11 2 4 51 30 157
2017 Supervisor 24 22 20 14 10 3 7 51 26 48
2017 Non-supervisor 24 18 19 16 14 7 4 46 33 162
2014 Supervisor 18 12 17 20 27 2 4 32 50 48
2014 Non-supervisor 11 15 19 20 25 10 1 29 50 150
2011 Supervisor 21 15 21 14 12 10 8 44 30 52
2011 Non-supervisor 11 13 21 16 18 16 5 31 42 136

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 Supervisor 39 37 9 6 6 2 2 79 12 54
2019 Non-supervisor 34 33 8 13 7 4 1 70 21 193
2018 Supervisor 50 30 7 9 4 0 0 79 13 47
2018 Non-supervisor 24 32 13 14 12 3 1 59 27 157
2017 Supervisor 37 29 12 16 6 0 0 66 22 48
2017 Non-supervisor 24 28 13 20 9 4 1 55 31 162
2014 Supervisor 9 45 12 25 10 0 0 53 35 48
2014 Non-supervisor 14 24 15 21 22 4 0 40 45 150
2011 Supervisor 32 36 17 10 2 2 0 70 12 52
2011 Non-supervisor 21 33 16 16 10 3 0 56 27 135

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 Supervisor 44 17 11 15 11 0 2 62 26 54
2019 Non-supervisor 29 24 13 13 15 4 3 56 30 193
2018 Supervisor 28 28 11 13 14 0 6 59 29 47
2018 Non-supervisor 16 24 13 19 23 1 5 42 45 157
2017 Supervisor 28 31 6 12 23 0 0 59 35 48
2017 Non-supervisor 16 27 10 21 19 5 2 46 43 162
2014 Supervisor 10 22 10 16 31 2 8 36 53 48
2014 Non-supervisor 8 12 12 23 39 3 3 21 67 150
2011 Supervisor 15 19 29 11 17 2 6 38 31 52
2011 Non-supervisor 12 27 13 22 21 4 1 41 45 137

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 Supervisor 58 20 20 0 2 0 0 78 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 50 25 12 5 3 1 4 80 8 193

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 Supervisor 56 19 4 9 10 0 2 77 19 53
2019 Non-supervisor 62 15 8 4 2 2 7 84 6 192

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 Supervisor 63 24 7 2 0 2 2 90 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 55 25 9 4 2 2 3 84 7 192

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 Supervisor 60 28 6 2 2 2 0 90 4 53
2019 Non-supervisor 49 20 12 7 6 2 4 73 14 193

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 Supervisor 46 17 9 13 13 2 0 64 27 54
2019 Non-supervisor 40 15 11 14 15 2 3 58 30 192

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 Supervisor 83 7 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 69 14 5 4 2 2 4 88 6 190

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 Supervisor 81 11 0 2 4 2 0 94 6 53
2019 Non-supervisor 76 7 3 1 3 5 4 93 4 192

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 Supervisor 94 2 0 0 2 2 0 98 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 81 7 2 1 1 3 6 96 2 192

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 Supervisor 44 43 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 34 40 12 6 4 4 1 77 10 193
2018 Supervisor 51 35 8 2 4 0 0 87 6 47
2018 Non-supervisor 25 40 20 8 4 3 1 67 13 156
2017 Supervisor 38 36 14 7 2 2 0 76 10 48
2017 Non-supervisor 27 36 17 12 4 4 0 66 16 162

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 Supervisor 57 28 9 2 0 4 0 89 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 49 36 4 7 3 1 0 86 10 192
2018 Supervisor 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 47
2018 Non-supervisor 50 36 6 3 3 1 0 87 6 157
2017 Supervisor 45 47 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 48
2017 Non-supervisor 42 39 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 162
2014 Supervisor 40 29 18 6 2 4 0 72 9 48
2014 Non-supervisor 36 34 11 7 10 2 0 72 17 150
2011 Supervisor 52 31 11 4 0 2 0 85 4 52
2011 Non-supervisor 34 39 9 7 10 1 0 75 16 137

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 Supervisor 68 22 8 0 0 2 0 92 0 54
2019 Non-supervisor 59 25 8 4 1 2 1 87 4 193
2018 Supervisor 70 26 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 47
2018 Non-supervisor 55 32 5 2 3 3 0 89 6 157
2017 Supervisor 57 31 10 0 0 2 0 90 0 48
2017 Non-supervisor 51 34 8 2 2 4 0 88 4 162
2014 Supervisor 49 31 14 2 0 4 0 83 3 48
2014 Non-supervisor 41 34 13 4 3 6 0 80 7 150

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 Supervisor 67 24 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 57 29 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 193
2018 Supervisor 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 47
2018 Non-supervisor 54 32 4 5 4 0 1 86 9 157
2017 Supervisor 61 21 14 2 2 0 0 82 4 47
2017 Non-supervisor 48 38 9 2 3 1 0 87 5 162
2014 Supervisor 47 27 14 6 6 0 0 73 12 48
2014 Non-supervisor 43 27 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 150
2011 Supervisor 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 52
2011 Non-supervisor 43 31 12 6 7 1 0 74 14 134

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 Supervisor 54 30 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 54
2019 Non-supervisor 49 24 12 12 2 1 0 74 14 193
2018 Supervisor 70 11 9 4 6 0 0 81 10 47
2018 Non-supervisor 43 22 16 13 5 0 0 65 19 157
2017 Supervisor 34 30 17 10 10 0 0 64 19 48
2017 Non-supervisor 37 29 20 6 8 1 0 66 14 162
2014 Supervisor 20 25 22 20 10 2 0 46 31 48
2014 Non-supervisor 21 30 19 14 16 0 0 51 31 150
2011 Supervisor 31 29 21 8 8 4 0 62 16 52
2011 Non-supervisor 27 35 14 13 12 0 0 62 24 137

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 Supervisor 53 30 11 2 4 0 0 83 6 53
2019 Non-supervisor 48 26 11 12 2 1 0 75 14 191
2018 Supervisor 65 20 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 47
2018 Non-supervisor 38 29 18 10 6 0 0 67 15 156
2017 Supervisor 40 32 6 14 8 0 0 72 21 48
2017 Non-supervisor 32 34 19 9 5 1 0 67 14 162
2014 Supervisor 20 33 16 18 12 0 0 53 31 48
2014 Non-supervisor 19 31 17 17 16 0 0 50 33 150
2011 Supervisor 33 35 14 10 8 0 0 69 18 51
2011 Non-supervisor 28 36 12 13 11 0 0 64 23 137

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 Supervisor 42 26 13 9 6 2 2 71 16 54
2019 Non-supervisor 39 23 14 11 8 5 0 65 21 193
2018 Supervisor 50 16 12 9 12 0 0 67 21 47
2018 Non-supervisor 28 20 16 18 14 2 1 50 33 157
2017 Supervisor 30 13 25 18 11 2 0 44 30 48
2017 Non-supervisor 23 20 24 15 15 2 1 45 31 162
2014 Supervisor 16 12 19 18 29 4 2 30 50 48
2014 Non-supervisor 18 15 21 16 23 4 2 35 42 150
2011 Supervisor 23 33 17 8 15 4 0 58 24 52
2011 Non-supervisor 21 29 16 12 20 3 0 51 32 137
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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 Supervisor 41 26 34 54
2019 Non-supervisor 34 27 39 193
2018 Supervisor 38 37 25 47
2018 Non-supervisor 42 17 41 157
2017 Supervisor 30 24 45 48
2017 Non-supervisor 35 24 40 162
2014 Supervisor 46 19 35 48
2014 Non-supervisor 42 14 45 150
2011 Supervisor 35 35 31 52
2011 Non-supervisor 37 27 37 137

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 Supervisor 14 23 32 23 4 4 22
2019 Non-supervisor 5 23 37 6 25 5 65
2018 Supervisor 5 20 55 10 5 5 18
2018 Non-supervisor 6 18 33 8 29 6 66
2017 Supervisor 20 13 33 19 8 6 15
2017 Non-supervisor 6 16 48 5 24 2 57
2014 Supervisor 5 0 68 22 9999 4 22
2014 Non-supervisor 0 17 57 16 9999 10 62
2011 Supervisor 5 6 72 5 9999 12 18
2011 Non-supervisor 2 18 44 24 9999 12 50
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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 Supervisor 65 30 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 54
2019 Non-supervisor 31 45 10 7 2 3 2 79 10 192

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 Supervisor 68 22 7 0 0 0 2 92 0 54
2019 Non-supervisor 58 19 11 2 1 8 2 85 3 192
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 9 91 53
2019 Non-supervisor 16 84 191

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 Supervisor 49 22 15 2 4 2 6 77 6 53
2019 Non-supervisor 32 16 14 10 3 17 9 64 17 193
2018 Supervisor 39 32 15 4 2 7 0 77 6 47
2018 Non-supervisor 27 17 16 10 5 20 5 59 20 157
2017 Supervisor 39 20 17 4 8 9 3 67 14 47
2017 Non-supervisor 16 17 20 10 8 26 4 46 26 160
2014 Supervisor 26 14 21 12 14 12 0 46 31 48
2014 Non-supervisor 11 21 20 8 15 21 4 43 30 150

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 Supervisor 75 10 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 52
2019 Non-supervisor 55 25 10 3 2 4 1 84 5 193
2018 Supervisor 72 21 6 0 0 2 0 94 0 47
2018 Non-supervisor 52 29 10 3 3 3 1 83 6 157
2017 Supervisor 54 20 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 48
2017 Non-supervisor 32 32 14 10 6 6 1 68 17 162
2014 Supervisor 40 17 23 6 10 4 0 59 17 48
2014 Non-supervisor 25 26 18 9 10 10 1 58 22 150
2011 Supervisor 29 35 18 4 6 8 0 70 11 51
2011 Non-supervisor 28 25 19 9 4 14 1 62 16 136
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Discrimination

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

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Supervisor 46 20 9 0 2 13 9 86 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 34 14 18 5 2 19 9 66 9 193
2018 Supervisor 45 21 11 4 0 19 0 81 5 47
2018 Non-supervisor 27 18 20 3 3 21 8 62 9 158
2017 Supervisor 33 18 10 7 0 29 4 76 10 47
2017 Non-supervisor 17 13 23 5 4 35 3 48 15 162
2014 Supervisor 15 15 21 2 6 39 2 50 14 48
2014 Non-supervisor 15 11 25 3 6 34 6 43 15 150

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 Supervisor 70 21 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 54
2019 Non-supervisor 61 18 10 4 1 4 2 84 6 193
2018 Supervisor 67 20 4 4 0 6 0 92 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 48 29 13 1 3 4 1 82 4 157
2017 Supervisor 43 41 6 6 0 4 0 87 7 48
2017 Non-supervisor 37 27 17 4 3 12 0 73 8 161
2014 Supervisor 37 18 20 2 6 16 0 66 10 48
2014 Non-supervisor 29 24 19 5 6 17 1 64 13 150
2011 Supervisor 42 31 8 8 0 12 0 83 9 52
2011 Non-supervisor 31 31 12 7 2 17 0 75 11 137
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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 Supervisor 32 40 19 6 4 0 0 72 10 53
2019 Non-supervisor 33 31 14 11 10 1 1 64 22 193
2018 Supervisor 22 24 30 11 10 0 3 48 21 47
2018 Non-supervisor 23 29 22 9 15 0 2 53 25 158
2017 Supervisor 15 35 25 8 14 3 0 51 23 48
2017 Non-supervisor 21 23 22 11 19 2 2 46 31 161

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 Supervisor 8 32 24 27 10 0 0 39 36 53
2019 Non-supervisor 19 36 24 14 6 1 0 55 21 193
2018 Supervisor 8 22 43 18 10 0 0 29 28 47
2018 Non-supervisor 16 34 26 18 4 0 2 51 22 158
2017 Supervisor 4 33 15 25 21 3 0 38 46 48
2017 Non-supervisor 19 30 26 14 9 0 2 50 23 161

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 Supervisor 13 30 38 13 6 0 0 43 19 53
2019 Non-supervisor 25 34 17 14 6 1 3 62 20 190
2018 Supervisor 14 37 36 6 8 0 0 51 14 47
2018 Non-supervisor 22 34 24 13 4 0 2 57 18 158
2017 Supervisor 13 26 28 21 10 3 0 39 32 48
2017 Non-supervisor 21 32 22 11 10 0 3 55 22 161

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 Supervisor 11 20 41 15 13 0 0 32 28 54
2019 Non-supervisor 24 30 18 16 11 2 1 55 27 192
2018 Supervisor 2 33 25 25 15 0 0 34 41 47
2018 Non-supervisor 18 30 23 16 11 1 1 49 27 157
2017 Supervisor 4 21 27 16 29 3 0 26 46 48
2017 Non-supervisor 20 21 22 17 15 1 4 43 34 162

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 Supervisor 23 29 25 17 6 0 0 52 23 52
2019 Non-supervisor 52 27 13 5 1 1 2 81 6 192
2018 Supervisor 22 39 21 11 6 0 2 62 17 47
2018 Non-supervisor 48 32 11 3 1 1 4 85 4 158
2017 Supervisor 22 32 16 5 23 3 0 55 29 48
2017 Non-supervisor 44 32 12 5 2 0 6 80 7 162

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 Supervisor 26 19 26 17 11 0 0 45 28 53
2019 Non-supervisor 35 32 17 9 5 1 1 68 14 193
2018 Supervisor 19 28 37 8 8 0 0 48 15 47
2018 Non-supervisor 30 29 23 9 4 1 3 61 14 158
2017 Supervisor 16 26 12 34 10 3 0 43 45 48
2017 Non-supervisor 26 33 24 9 6 0 2 61 15 162

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 Supervisor 32 42 21 2 4 0 0 74 6 53
2019 Non-supervisor 34 33 20 6 3 1 2 69 10 192
2018 Supervisor 31 45 9 10 6 0 0 75 15 47
2018 Non-supervisor 26 36 21 14 2 1 1 63 16 156
2017 Supervisor 28 36 20 8 4 3 2 67 12 48
2017 Non-supervisor 27 32 20 12 5 1 3 62 17 162

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 Supervisor 13 39 27 13 8 0 0 53 21 53
2019 Non-supervisor 23 34 21 13 7 1 1 58 20 192
2018 Supervisor 22 27 33 10 8 0 0 49 17 47
2018 Non-supervisor 13 36 24 14 11 1 1 50 25 157
2017 Supervisor 12 29 28 19 10 3 0 42 29 48
2017 Non-supervisor 23 22 24 18 10 1 2 46 30 160

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 Supervisor 28 34 25 7 6 0 0 62 13 53
2019 Non-supervisor 25 31 22 11 8 1 1 58 19 192
2018 Supervisor 33 38 9 13 7 0 0 70 21 47
2018 Non-supervisor 22 31 21 18 6 1 1 54 25 157
2017 Supervisor 30 36 14 10 8 3 0 67 18 48
2017 Non-supervisor 24 27 22 15 9 1 2 52 24 161

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 Supervisor 54 22 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 54
2019 Non-supervisor 50 23 14 7 5 1 0 74 13 193

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 Supervisor 32 32 27 8 0 2 0 65 8 53
2019 Non-supervisor 38 30 15 7 8 1 0 69 16 191
2018 Supervisor 24 20 39 15 2 0 0 44 17 47
2018 Non-supervisor 37 28 18 8 7 1 1 66 15 157
2017 Supervisor 28 31 27 8 4 3 0 61 12 48
2017 Non-supervisor 31 28 25 7 7 1 3 61 14 160

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 Supervisor 70 17 4 8 0 2 0 88 8 53
2019 Non-supervisor 69 17 7 4 2 1 1 88 5 192
2018 Supervisor 72 6 14 0 8 0 0 78 8 46
2018 Non-supervisor 60 22 10 3 4 1 1 83 7 157
2017 Supervisor 74 14 6 2 2 3 0 90 4 48
2017 Non-supervisor 65 20 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 161

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 Supervisor 82 7 2 6 2 2 0 91 8 54
2019 Non-supervisor 83 5 2 1 3 1 5 94 4 191
2018 Supervisor 82 13 0 2 2 0 2 96 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 78 10 3 2 2 1 5 93 4 156

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 Supervisor 81 11 0 2 4 2 0 94 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 73 11 9 1 3 1 3 87 4 193
2018 Supervisor 76 11 8 2 0 0 4 90 2 47
2018 Non-supervisor 67 16 8 0 7 1 1 85 7 157
2017 Supervisor 69 10 14 0 0 5 2 85 0 48
2017 Non-supervisor 64 10 8 7 5 1 4 78 13 162

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 Supervisor 63 28 6 0 2 2 0 92 2 54
2019 Non-supervisor 59 26 8 1 2 2 3 89 3 193
2018 Supervisor 50 37 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 47
2018 Non-supervisor 55 32 7 1 2 1 2 90 3 157
2017 Supervisor 65 25 4 2 0 3 2 94 2 48
2017 Non-supervisor 52 31 7 4 2 0 3 86 7 160

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 Supervisor 55 17 20 4 2 2 0 74 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 60 21 9 3 2 2 2 85 5 192
2018 Supervisor 57 25 6 8 2 2 0 84 10 46
2018 Non-supervisor 53 21 12 6 6 1 1 75 12 158
2017 Supervisor 54 26 12 2 2 3 2 84 4 48
2017 Non-supervisor 55 20 9 9 4 1 3 78 13 160

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 Supervisor 56 29 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 53
2019 Non-supervisor 65 4 2 0 1 2 27 97 1 190
2018 Supervisor 56 26 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 46
2018 Non-supervisor 55 7 1 1 0 1 36 97 1 158
2017 Supervisor 51 29 11 4 0 3 2 84 5 48
2017 Non-supervisor 60 5 1 1 0 1 32 97 2 160

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 Supervisor 70 24 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 54
2019 Non-supervisor 77 12 4 0 0 2 5 95 0 191
2018 Supervisor 63 31 2 2 0 0 2 96 2 47
2018 Non-supervisor 69 15 8 1 0 1 6 91 1 158
2017 Supervisor 71 18 6 0 0 3 2 93 0 48
2017 Non-supervisor 69 17 5 0 1 1 8 94 1 161

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 Supervisor 91 4 2 2 2 0 0 95 4 54
2019 Non-supervisor 68 13 6 5 6 1 2 83 11 193
2018 Supervisor 76 16 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 47
2018 Non-supervisor 60 12 7 8 7 1 6 76 16 158
2017 Supervisor 73 10 8 2 0 5 2 89 2 48
2017 Non-supervisor 44 15 12 11 15 1 2 61 26 161

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 Supervisor 64 22 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 53
2019 Non-supervisor 57 21 12 4 3 2 2 80 7 191
2018 Supervisor 45 26 18 7 4 0 0 72 11 47
2018 Non-supervisor 49 24 15 4 3 1 4 77 7 157
2017 Supervisor 65 22 4 0 2 5 2 93 3 48
2017 Non-supervisor 54 21 15 4 1 0 5 79 5 160

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 Supervisor 6 24 51 15 4 0 0 30 19 53
2019 Non-supervisor 21 34 32 8 4 1 0 55 12 193
2018 Supervisor 7 29 41 21 2 0 0 36 22 47
2018 Non-supervisor 15 33 35 11 4 1 1 49 15 158
2017 Supervisor 4 23 41 24 8 0 0 27 32 48
2017 Non-supervisor 9 32 42 10 7 0 0 41 17 162

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 Supervisor 11 30 42 13 4 0 0 17 41 54
2019 Non-supervisor 8 18 38 22 12 1 1 35 27 191
2018 Supervisor 2 27 53 12 6 0 0 18 29 47
2018 Non-supervisor 4 23 35 25 11 1 0 37 27 158
2017 Supervisor 14 23 40 18 2 3 0 21 39 48
2017 Non-supervisor 5 18 46 18 12 0 1 29 24 161

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 Supervisor 46 33 11 4 2 4 0 83 6 54
2019 Non-supervisor 39 39 9 7 3 2 0 80 11 191
2018 Supervisor 42 49 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 47
2018 Non-supervisor 29 48 13 4 2 3 1 80 7 157
2017 Supervisor 19 55 14 7 0 5 0 78 7 47
2017 Non-supervisor 23 45 16 10 3 4 0 70 13 161

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 Supervisor 39 36 15 2 2 6 0 80 4 53
2019 Non-supervisor 37 33 12 11 5 2 0 71 17 193
2018 Supervisor 31 46 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 47
2018 Non-supervisor 31 36 12 14 4 2 1 69 19 158
2017 Supervisor 26 36 18 8 8 5 0 65 16 48
2017 Non-supervisor 22 38 15 16 6 3 0 62 22 161
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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 Supervisor 7 93 54
2019 Non-supervisor 18 82 193
2017 Non-supervisor 26 74 162
2014 Supervisor 15 85 48
2014 Non-supervisor 21 79 150
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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 Supervisor 22 43 18 9 4 2 2 23 77 54
2019 Non-supervisor 21 33 23 10 9 1 3 22 78 191
2018 Supervisor 19 34 17 12 15 3 0 19 81 46
2018 Non-supervisor 25 24 25 9 14 1 2 26 74 158
2017 Supervisor 19 41 17 6 9 8 0 21 79 48
2017 Non-supervisor 20 19 25 9 20 5 2 22 78 161

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 Supervisor 64 36 39
2019 Non-supervisor 61 39 143

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 Supervisor 41 59 39
2019 Non-supervisor 43 57 139
2018 Supervisor 39 61 36
2018 Non-supervisor 38 62 113

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 Supervisor 34 32 16 13 3 3 0 67 16 38
2019 Non-supervisor 27 26 17 14 6 1 8 59 23 139
2018 Supervisor 37 31 5 17 9 0 0 69 26 36
2018 Non-supervisor 22 32 12 17 9 3 4 58 28 112
2017 Supervisor 23 31 5 17 6 3 15 66 28 35
2017 Non-supervisor 20 20 14 20 22 1 3 42 44 116

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 Supervisor 10 16 21 19 26 8 0 28 49 38
2019 Non-supervisor 8 18 17 19 30 1 7 28 54 139
2018 Supervisor 5 29 16 14 31 3 3 35 48 36
2018 Non-supervisor 8 13 15 18 39 2 5 23 61 112
2017 Supervisor 0 3 16 21 39 6 15 4 76 35
2017 Non-supervisor 3 11 5 19 54 3 5 16 79 116

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 Supervisor 60 15 8 8 6 2 2 78 14 52
2019 Non-supervisor 48 19 11 5 5 1 11 76 11 188
2018 Supervisor 58 18 9 4 6 0 6 81 10 47
2018 Non-supervisor 47 22 11 8 4 0 8 75 14 158
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