2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Heritage by Question 108. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

The results of the 2020 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	46	3	11	1	86	12	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	50	5	12	2	81	14	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	51	5	10	2	83	12	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	50	6	9	2	83	11	246

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	85	12	1	2	1	0	0	97	2	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	19	2	3	1	0	0	93	5	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	71	23	3	1	2	1	0	94	3	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	75	20	4	1	0	0	0	95	1	246
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	82	11	4	3	0	0	0	94	3	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	23	4	3	0	0	0	93	3	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	29	3	3	1	0	0	93	4	551
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	29	4	3	0	1	0	92	4	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	80	13	2	3	0	0	1	95	3	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	28	4	2	1	1	0	93	4	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	29	3	3	1	0	0	93	4	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	27	4	2	2	0	0	92	4	297

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	33	13	15	3	2	69	18	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	36	15	15	4	1	66	19	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	39	10	14	2	1	73	17	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	42	8	13	3	1	75	17	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	31	7	4	1	0	88	5	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	28	7	8	3	0	82	10	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	37	6	6	1	0	87	7	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	36	3	6	1	1	90	7	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	28	7	3	1	0	89	4	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	37	6	8	1	0	85	9	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	39	6	5	2	0	87	7	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	36	3	7	2	0	88	9	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	38	9	1	2	1	88	3	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	41	8	7	2	0	82	10	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	40	8	7	3	0	81	10	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	35	4	6	2	0	87	8	297

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	42	6	7	2	1	1	85	9	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	45	11	7	3	0	2	79	10	288
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	38	12	7	2	0	1	78	9	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	40	8	5	2	0	2	85	7	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	45	6	10	3	0	2	80	13	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	42	12	9	2	0	1	77	11	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	42	12	7	2	0	0	79	9	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	34	11	4	3	0	2	81	8	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	46	9	11	2	0	1	77	14	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	48	10	9	2	1	0	79	11	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	46	11	8	2	0	1	79	10	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	42	13	8	3	0	1	76	11	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	42	9	7	0	0	2	83	8	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	41	13	11	1	1	1	75	12	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	44	9	9	3	0	0	79	12	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	44	9	7	1	0	0	83	8	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	42	6	11	0	0	6	82	12	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	41	16	11	5	0	0	69	15	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	42	15	9	4	0	0	72	14	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	39	10	9	1	0	1	80	10	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	29	8	6	1	0	1	84	7	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	34	13	8	3	0	0	76	11	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	39	10	9	1	1	0	79	10	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	39	12	7	1	1	0	80	8	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	34	6	2	1	0	0	91	3	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	34	9	5	2	0	0	84	7	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	38	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	32	8	4	0	0	0	88	4	209
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	28	4	3	0	0	0	92	3	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	36	6	2	2	1	0	91	3	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	41	4	2	2	0	0	91	5	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	36	6	3	0	0	0	90	3	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	34	3	4	0	2	1	92	4	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	43	10	4	1	0	0	85	5	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	38	8	6	1	1	0	85	7	520
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	38	3	2	0	0	0	94	2	297

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	23	8	2	3	0	1	87	5	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	29	9	6	3	0	0	81	10	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	34	9	6	3	0	0	82	9	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	35	7	5	2	0	1	85	8	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	32	5	3	1	0	2	90	4	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	29	7	3	3	0	0	87	6	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	37	6	6	3	0	0	86	8	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	28	5	8	2	1	2	85	10	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	28	8	5	1	0	0	85	7	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	32	7	5	3	1	1	86	8	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	35	7	7	3	0	0	83	10	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	36	8	5	4	1	0	84	8	210
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	29	4	4	4	0	1	87	8	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	32	6	8	3	0	1	83	11	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	35	8	7	4	0	1	81	11	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	39	9	7	2	0	2	82	9	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	30	5	1	4	2	3	88	6	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	37	10	7	3	1	2	79	10	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	33	10	10	4	1	1	76	14	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	35	11	4	1	0	1	84	5	297

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	40	8	3	1	0	88	4	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	37	9	6	2	0	83	8	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	41	9	6	2	0	83	8	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	42	7	2	3	0	88	5	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	42	13	7	2	0	78	9	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	38	9	9	4	0	78	12	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	44	9	5	1	0	85	6	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	40	7	3	3	1	86	6	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	44	8	7	2	0	82	10	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	42	11	8	3	0	78	10	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	44	8	7	3	0	82	9	549
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	40	9	5	4	0	83	9	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	35	11	6	1	0	81	7	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	46	6	8	4	0	82	12	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	48	9	7	4	0	80	11	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	45	8	4	3	0	85	7	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	46	7	3	1	1	89	4	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	47	15	10	4	0	71	14	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	44	13	7	4	0	76	12	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	49	10	4	3	0	84	7	297

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	31	5	7	0	0	1	88	7	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	38	7	6	3	0	0	83	10	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	40	10	7	3	0	0	80	10	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	45	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	39	6	5	0	0	1	88	6	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	42	10	10	3	0	1	77	13	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	41	13	8	4	0	0	76	12	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	36	11	10	5	0	0	74	15	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	32	10	4	2	0	0	83	7	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	34	14	10	3	0	0	73	13	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	41	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	42	11	9	5	0	0	75	14	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	29	11	6	0	0	0	82	6	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	39	15	10	4	0	0	71	14	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	40	13	8	7	0	0	72	15	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	40	13	11	4	0	0	73	15	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	34	11	4	3	2	1	81	8	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	37	18	11	5	0	0	67	15	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	39	14	14	5	0	0	67	19	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	41	14	7	4	0	0	75	11	297

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	36	5	3	2	1	90	5	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	42	9	9	2	0	80	10	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	44	9	7	2	0	82	9	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	46	5	3	2	0	90	5	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	39	16	6	4	1	74	10	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	44	12	8	4	0	76	11	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	48	11	7	2	0	80	9	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	45	6	5	3	1	86	8	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	41	9	15	2	0	74	17	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	39	15	7	5	0	74	12	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	43	12	9	3	0	75	13	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	46	10	4	3	0	83	7	210
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	40	9	9	1	0	81	11	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	39	13	10	5	0	72	16	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	42	12	8	4	0	75	13	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	49	10	6	4	0	79	10	225

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	30	6	4	1	0	1	89	5	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	35	7	3	2	0	0	89	5	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	41	6	3	1	0	0	90	4	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	36	6	2	0	0	0	92	2	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	42	8	6	0	0	0	85	7	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	37	11	2	2	0	0	85	4	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	42	10	2	1	0	0	87	3	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	43	5	2	2	0	0	92	4	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	41	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	42	7	4	1	0	0	88	5	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	41	8	2	1	0	0	89	3	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	42	7	2	0	1	0	91	2	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	29	6	8	0	1	0	86	8	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	45	7	5	2	0	0	85	7	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	40	9	4	3	1	0	83	7	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	49	7	2	1	0	0	90	3	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	44	8	3	2	0	1	86	6	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	45	12	6	1	0	0	80	7	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	43	11	6	2	0	0	81	8	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	40	8	3	1	0	0	87	4	297

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	31	4	5	2	0	89	7	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	36	7	7	4	0	81	11	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	39	11	6	4	0	80	10	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	40	9	5	2	0	84	7	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	42	12	5	1	0	81	7	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	42	11	6	3	0	80	9	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	40	12	7	3	0	78	10	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	37	11	7	4	0	79	11	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	36	10	7	2	0	82	8	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	35	12	8	3	0	77	11	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	41	11	7	5	0	78	11	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	41	10	9	4	0	76	14	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	37	9	4	1	1	85	5	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	38	13	9	5	0	73	14	334
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	41	11	7	7	0	74	15	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	42	11	8	4	0	76	13	224

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	35	6	2	1	0	1	91	3	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	32	7	3	1	0	0	88	4	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	36	7	2	1	0	0	90	3	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	28	6	2	1	0	0	92	2	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	34	9	7	0	1	1	83	7	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	37	6	6	1	0	0	87	7	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	37	7	2	1	0	0	90	3	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	30	7	1	2	0	0	90	3	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	35	13	4	1	0	0	81	5	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	38	9	5	2	0	0	84	7	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	38	8	2	1	0	0	89	3	550
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	36	5	2	2	0	0	90	4	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	26	8	5	0	1	0	87	5	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	32	10	3	3	0	0	84	6	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	37	9	2	1	0	0	87	4	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	37	7	2	1	0	0	90	3	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	35	7	2	0	0	1	91	2	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	36	10	3	2	0	0	85	5	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	32	7	2	1	0	0	90	3	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	30	5	2	1	0	0	92	3	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	33	13	6	2	2	1	79	8	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	38	11	5	4	0	0	80	9	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	41	11	7	2	0	1	79	9	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	43	9	4	2	0	0	85	6	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	34	19	10	2	1	1	69	12	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	40	13	9	4	0	0	74	13	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	41	12	7	3	0	0	78	10	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	43	8	6	4	1	0	82	10	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	36	12	9	4	1	0	75	13	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	38	12	10	5	0	1	73	15	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	45	11	8	5	0	0	77	12	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	36	10	5	6	0	1	79	11	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	34	10	9	0	1	2	80	10	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	40	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	40	11	10	5	0	0	73	16	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	46	8	6	5	0	0	80	11	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	36	16	5	3	0	6	75	8	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	38	20	14	5	0	1	60	19	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	42	14	13	5	0	0	69	18	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	49	8	9	3	0	0	80	12	297

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	27	11	6	2	0	1	82	7	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	32	8	5	4	0	0	83	9	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	38	11	6	2	0	0	80	9	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	36	8	5	2	0	0	86	6	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	34	12	10	1	0	0	77	11	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	36	9	10	4	0	0	78	14	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	39	12	6	3	0	0	79	8	528
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	34	13	5	4	0	0	77	10	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	33	10	9	2	0	2	79	11	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	34	12	10	4	1	0	74	14	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	36	12	7	3	0	0	77	11	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	38	11	6	5	0	0	78	11	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	36	5	4	2	0	1	88	7	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	37	12	7	3	0	0	78	10	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	37	12	8	5	0	0	76	13	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	40	10	7	3	1	0	80	10	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	35	6	9	0	0	3	86	9	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	39	16	11	7	1	0	66	17	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	40	18	9	6	0	0	67	15	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	41	12	9	3	0	0	76	12	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	32	11	3	1	1	0	85	4	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	41	9	5	2	1	1	83	7	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	43	10	6	2	0	0	83	8	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	51	6	2	1	0	0	90	4	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	43	9	4	1	1	0	86	5	171
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	39	13	4	3	1	0	80	7	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	44	12	6	2	0	1	80	8	527
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	40	8	6	3	0	0	84	8	205
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	43	9	4	3	0	0	83	8	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	38	14	6	4	0	0	76	10	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	38	15	9	3	1	1	74	12	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	42	13	5	4	1	1	77	9	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	34	6	5	0	0	2	89	5	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	43	12	6	3	0	1	79	10	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	45	10	8	4	1	0	78	12	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	45	10	8	3	1	0	79	11	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	40	14	2	2	0	1	82	4	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	40	19	8	3	0	1	70	10	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	39	17	9	3	0	0	72	12	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	44	11	7	1	0	0	82	8	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	32	5	3	1	0	0	92	4	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	33	8	6	2	0	0	85	7	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	39	9	4	2	0	0	86	6	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	39	6	3	1	0	0	90	4	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	43	8	3	1	0	0	88	4	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	42	8	6	1	0	0	85	7	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	42	8	3	1	0	0	88	4	535
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	37	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	37	8	5	2	0	0	84	8	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	42	8	4	3	0	0	85	7	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	42	9	5	1	0	0	85	6	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	38	8	3	3	0	0	87	6	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	29	8	4	1	1	0	87	6	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	36	9	5	2	0	0	83	7	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	41	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	39	10	4	2	0	0	84	6	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	33	5	6	0	0	1	89	6	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	44	14	7	3	0	0	76	10	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	43	14	4	2	0	0	80	7	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	40	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	39	10	1	2	1	0	87	3	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	38	16	6	4	0	0	74	10	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	32	18	10	7	0	0	65	17	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	31	20	9	7	0	0	64	16	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	28	8	1	0	0	1	90	2	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	36	15	3	3	0	0	79	6	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	33	18	9	4	0	0	68	14	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	38	20	8	4	0	0	68	12	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	22	10	2	1	0	0	88	3	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	33	16	6	2	0	0	77	8	279
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	30	18	9	5	0	0	67	15	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	31	19	13	8	0	0	60	21	215
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	34	6	1	1	0	0	92	2	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	35	13	4	4	0	0	79	8	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	39	15	8	4	0	1	72	13	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	38	18	8	8	0	0	65	16	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	32	6	0	1	0	1	92	1	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	42	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	37	16	7	3	0	0	73	10	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	36	17	12	5	0	0	65	17	297

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	12	37	22	20	3	2	44	17	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	21	34	24	8	1	1	32	33	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	25	41	18	6	0	1	25	34	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	26	46	16	5	1	1	21	32	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	15	28	28	15	1	4	45	25	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	25	35	22	8	0	0	30	35	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	29	42	16	4	0	1	20	37	535
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	28	37	18	7	0	2	25	38	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	15	37	29	10	2	1	40	21	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	26	37	22	5	1	1	27	35	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	27	40	19	5	1	1	24	36	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	32	42	12	4	1	1	16	41	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	9	33	24	21	3	8	51	12	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	22	37	20	7	2	2	28	34	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	27	39	16	5	1	1	22	38	551
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	28	41	15	5	0	1	21	37	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	19	35	18	20	0	7	41	22	71
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	26	40	17	7	0	2	25	34	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	30	38	13	6	1	1	20	41	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	31	42	14	5	0	3	20	37	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	4	13	39	33	6	4	80	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	6	19	39	26	2	2	68	12	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	8	27	40	19	2	1	60	12	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	3	10	21	39	20	4	4	64	14	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	6	23	30	27	4	5	63	12	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	12	28	35	16	2	1	53	18	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	15	32	32	12	2	2	46	20	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	7	17	27	31	12	3	2	46	25	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	12	27	31	24	5	1	58	14	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	13	32	30	15	2	1	47	19	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	17	36	27	11	2	2	40	23	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	15	33	31	13	2	2	47	19	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	5	11	24	41	8	9	78	8	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	14	27	31	16	5	3	51	19	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	15	30	27	15	5	2	45	23	550
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	11	31	30	11	5	5	46	20	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	10	14	35	26	5	6	69	16	72
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	17	28	27	14	3	4	44	26	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	18	33	26	11	3	3	39	26	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	15	39	28	8	3	3	38	20	295

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	17	30	24	17	5	2	45	23	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	25	34	21	7	2	1	29	36	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	25	36	19	7	1	1	27	36	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	19	40	17	5	2	2	23	35	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	14	23	27	13	18	2	5	32	39	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	33	33	15	4	1	1	20	46	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	28	36	12	5	0	1	18	46	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	24	36	9	8	0	2	18	45	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	16	19	29	16	13	3	4	32	37	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	31	30	15	6	2	1	21	49	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	29	33	15	4	2	1	20	45	552
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	29	31	15	5	3	2	20	47	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	14	37	16	15	4	4	34	26	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	26	30	16	8	1	3	24	45	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	30	34	11	4	1	2	15	49	551
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	31	32	14	3	2	3	18	49	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	24	17	12	17	3	6	32	50	72
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	29	27	9	5	1	3	15	57	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	31	29	8	4	1	2	12	58	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	27	33	8	4	1	2	13	53	295

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	5	23	38	30	1	1	69	7	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	15	30	30	10	1	3	41	28	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	23	38	20	7	0	1	28	34	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	22	38	21	6	2	1	27	33	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	7	23	32	26	2	4	62	13	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	18	36	28	8	0	1	36	27	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	27	40	19	6	0	1	25	34	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	24	37	17	8	0	1	25	37	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	11	27	30	27	2	1	59	13	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	19	34	29	8	1	1	38	27	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	26	39	18	7	1	1	26	34	554
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	13	26	41	16	2	1	1	19	40	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	6	28	29	28	2	4	61	9	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	15	32	26	13	1	3	40	27	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	27	37	17	6	1	1	24	38	549
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	25	41	14	6	1	3	20	37	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	9	18	30	32	0	11	69	11	72
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	22	35	26	9	1	2	35	28	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	25	41	18	5	1	1	24	34	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	27	40	16	4	0	1	21	38	295

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	9	21	29	28	6	5	63	13	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	19	24	25	14	1	3	40	35	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	23	28	19	9	1	2	29	42	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	26	36	17	6	1	3	24	39	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	8	19	30	30	4	7	67	12	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	19	26	24	10	2	2	36	37	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	32	29	15	5	1	2	20	50	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	30	29	12	9	0	3	22	48	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	15	25	24	28	3	2	54	19	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	24	23	23	13	2	1	37	39	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	26	31	17	5	1	2	23	45	549
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	35	30	11	3	1	1	14	56	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	9	19	27	26	4	13	64	13	142
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	21	28	17	10	2	4	28	42	334
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	30	29	13	6	2	1	19	50	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	37	28	11	2	1	4	13	57	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	10	22	23	26	6	6	55	20	72
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	28	29	13	8	1	3	22	48	438
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	33	28	10	6	1	1	16	55	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	37	26	10	4	1	2	14	59	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	7	16	24	34	13	3	69	12	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	11	24	28	24	2	4	56	18	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	14	28	31	17	2	3	50	21	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	11	28	39	12	2	4	54	17	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	11	15	29	27	5	3	62	21	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	16	27	28	16	1	2	45	26	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	22	35	23	11	1	2	35	29	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	20	33	25	11	0	2	37	29	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	15	18	28	25	9	1	58	21	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	22	25	25	15	2	2	42	32	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	24	31	25	8	1	3	34	34	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	25	35	22	7	1	1	30	34	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	10	11	21	34	10	13	71	15	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	19	28	22	15	5	3	40	29	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	24	29	23	10	2	2	35	36	548
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	7	21	32	24	10	1	5	36	30	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	9	29	18	17	11	11	45	17	71
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	21	27	24	12	2	5	39	32	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	22	32	24	11	1	3	37	30	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	18	31	29	10	1	3	40	27	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	13	23	25	23	8	3	54	20	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	19	32	23	11	1	1	35	33	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	19	40	20	9	1	1	29	30	583
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	10	17	46	19	6	2	1	26	27	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	22	27	17	21	1	4	40	32	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	29	33	17	6	1	1	23	43	239
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	25	41	15	5	1	2	20	38	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	28	37	12	5	0	2	18	44	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	16	30	15	20	6	2	39	29	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	27	32	19	7	2	1	27	40	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	25	39	14	5	2	1	20	39	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	22	38	14	4	4	0	19	42	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	15	20	20	25	7	8	53	24	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	23	31	17	7	3	2	26	42	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	28	34	13	6	2	1	19	46	549
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	29	35	12	3	1	4	16	47	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	14	24	19	22	5	5	44	29	72
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	28	31	17	6	1	3	24	44	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	25	36	12	5	2	2	18	44	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	29	41	8	4	1	2	12	46	296

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	10	36	28	22	2	1	51	11	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	15	35	28	14	1	1	43	21	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	12	40	31	11	0	1	43	16	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	16	39	28	11	0	1	39	22	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	15	31	17	22	1	4	42	25	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	18	35	27	10	1	0	38	27	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	19	41	24	9	0	1	33	26	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	25	28	23	11	0	1	35	36	212

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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	24	12	3	3	11	9	78	7	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	28	14	4	4	8	6	75	9	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	34	12	7	4	6	4	75	12	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	36	16	6	2	5	4	74	9	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	26	9	5	3	6	11	80	10	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	29	14	8	4	6	4	72	13	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	34	13	9	5	4	3	72	15	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	32	14	5	6	6	3	73	12	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	26	8	2	4	10	5	84	7	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	32	16	10	3	9	5	67	15	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	40	13	10	6	4	2	68	18	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	41	12	6	5	6	3	74	13	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	29	5	0	4	11	15	87	6	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	31	14	7	6	6	5	69	15	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	30	14	9	7	5	3	67	18	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	37	14	8	6	6	3	70	16	222
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	19	6	6	3	5	14	81	12	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	31	15	9	4	4	5	69	14	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	34	15	10	7	5	3	65	18	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	35	11	9	4	3	4	74	13	296

Question 20. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	24	3	4	2	3	1	90	6	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	27	6	5	2	0	1	87	7	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	28	6	5	4	1	0	86	9	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	29	7	3	2	0	0	87	6	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	25	4	9	3	0	0	84	11	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	30	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	33	6	7	2	0	0	85	10	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	29	6	6	4	0	0	84	10	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	26	2	6	3	0	0	89	9	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	34	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	34	6	7	4	0	0	83	11	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	37	4	3	5	1	0	88	9	215
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	23	5	5	1	1	0	89	6	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	27	11	5	3	0	0	81	8	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	31	6	7	5	0	0	82	12	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	30	7	8	4	1	0	81	12	222
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	27	3	2	5	2	2	89	8	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	33	9	8	3	1	0	80	10	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	31	11	6	4	0	0	79	10	520
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	27	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	297

Question 21. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	74	20	1	3	1	0	0	95	4	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	63	28	4	3	1	0	0	92	5	287
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	29	3	3	2	0	0	93	4	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	29	5	4	1	0	0	90	5	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	21	3	7	1	0	0	90	7	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	24	5	7	1	0	0	86	9	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	33	6	5	1	0	0	88	6	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	29	5	3	3	0	0	89	5	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	76	19	2	3	0	0	0	95	3	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	33	7	5	0	0	0	88	5	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	35	8	3	2	0	0	88	4	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	37	2	4	2	1	0	91	6	215
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	74	18	3	5	1	0	0	91	6	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	37	7	6	1	0	0	85	8	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	38	7	4	3	0	0	87	7	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	42	9	2	3	0	0	85	5	222
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	69	23	1	5	1	0	1	93	6	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	38	11	5	1	0	0	83	6	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	39	9	4	2	0	0	85	7	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	40	6	3	2	0	0	89	5	297

Question 22. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	24	3	3	2	0	0	92	5	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	29	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	30	6	4	1	1	0	89	5	581
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	33	8	2	2	0	0	88	5	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	24	4	6	0	2	1	89	6	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	32	9	4	1	0	0	86	4	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	38	9	3	1	0	0	87	4	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	37	5	3	2	1	0	89	6	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	27	6	4	1	2	0	89	5	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	41	7	4	0	1	0	88	4	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	43	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	40	6	2	2	0	0	89	5	213

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	21	4	2	3	6	2	90	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	21	10	5	1	3	2	83	7	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	22	7	4	2	4	2	86	6	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	27	6	3	2	5	4	88	5	249

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	21	10	3	1	2	4	84	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	23	10	3	1	1	3	85	5	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	23	9	2	1	0	3	88	3	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	25	8	1	2	1	2	89	2	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	21	10	5	4	2	5	80	9	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	32	8	5	1	0	1	86	6	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	29	11	4	1	1	2	84	5	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	26	10	2	1	2	5	86	4	212

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	22	5	4	4	2	1	86	8	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	30	9	5	1	1	1	85	6	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	34	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	32	8	5	1	0	0	86	6	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	33	7	7	2	1	2	83	10	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	33	12	6	3	1	0	80	9	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	34	10	9	2	1	1	80	10	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	33	12	8	2	1	0	79	9	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	23	13	5	1	0	0	80	7	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	37	9	6	3	1	1	82	9	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	33	12	8	5	0	1	75	13	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	42	8	5	4	0	0	82	10	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	31	6	8	0	0	0	85	9	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	35	10	7	4	1	1	79	11	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	37	11	7	2	1	0	79	10	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	43	8	7	2	0	0	83	9	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	34	14	5	0	1	6	80	5	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	39	13	4	2	0	1	80	6	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	37	10	10	4	1	0	76	14	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	34	10	6	2	0	0	82	8	297

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	71	15	7	3	2	2	0	88	5	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	63	20	9	4	1	2	1	86	5	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	23	10	3	3	2	1	83	6	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	25	11	4	2	1	4	83	5	247

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	22	6	2	2	0	0	91	4	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	28	5	5	1	1	1	89	6	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	25	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	29	7	4	1	0	0	88	4	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	30	6	5	1	0	1	88	6	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	27	9	6	3	1	0	82	9	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	35	9	5	2	0	1	84	7	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	36	6	8	2	0	0	83	11	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	30	10	3	1	1	1	85	5	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	30	8	7	3	1	0	82	10	273
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	36	8	6	4	1	1	83	10	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	38	5	5	5	0	0	85	10	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	33	3	2	2	0	0	93	4	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	38	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	35	9	6	2	1	0	83	9	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	43	6	6	4	0	0	85	9	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	39	8	1	0	3	3	91	1	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	34	12	5	2	0	1	82	7	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	32	14	6	3	0	0	76	10	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	34	6	4	2	0	0	88	6	296

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	57	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	47	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	66	249

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	13	6	2	2	7	9	88	4	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	17	6	2	1	3	5	91	3	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	67	19	5	1	1	2	4	92	2	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	20	8	1	1	4	6	89	2	248

Question 30. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	16	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	66	19	9	5	1	0	0	85	6	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	23	6	6	1	0	1	87	7	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	25	6	3	1	0	0	90	4	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	27	8	4	1	0	0	87	5	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	26	7	7	2	0	0	84	10	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	31	8	6	3	1	0	84	8	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	23	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	21	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	31	7	7	2	0	0	84	9	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	28	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	28	9	2	4	0	1	84	7	215
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	19	9	4	1	0	0	86	5	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	24	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	27	7	6	4	0	0	83	11	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	32	11	4	4	0	0	81	8	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	31	6	7	0	2	1	86	8	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	34	8	5	2	0	0	84	7	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	31	12	5	4	1	0	78	9	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	32	10	4	2	1	0	85	5	297

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Senior Management

Question 31. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	21	3	1	3	7	2	92	4	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	30	6	4	2	9	0	87	6	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	34	10	5	2	7	0	82	7	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	30	9	4	2	8	0	84	6	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	29	7	2	1	7	0	89	4	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	37	16	5	1	6	0	76	7	238
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	44	13	7	2	7	0	76	9	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	44	10	8	4	8	0	76	13	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	29	5	2	1	7	0	91	3	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	37	12	5	3	8	0	79	8	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	40	16	6	2	5	0	74	9	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	39	12	6	4	8	0	75	11	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	21	5	2	0	9	1	92	2	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	38	14	5	5	9	0	74	11	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	45	15	8	4	5	0	71	13	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	38	22	4	5	6	0	67	10	223
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	28	5	5	0	9	3	89	5	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	36	18	9	3	8	1	67	13	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	39	21	9	4	6	0	64	13	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	44	16	6	2	6	0	74	9	297

Question 32. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	22	5	3	2	2	1	89	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	37	8	7	2	2	0	82	9	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	38	12	7	3	1	0	77	11	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	35	12	8	2	2	0	78	10	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	31	11	3	3	2	0	83	6	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	42	18	8	1	1	0	73	9	238
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	44	19	8	3	3	0	69	11	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	43	16	9	5	2	0	69	15	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	28	12	2	2	1	0	83	4	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	40	15	7	4	4	0	73	11	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	42	19	8	3	2	0	70	11	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	50	12	8	6	2	0	74	14	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	28	9	1	1	6	1	89	2	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	40	15	10	6	4	0	68	16	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	41	21	10	6	2	0	62	17	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	41	19	9	5	3	0	66	14	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	26	9	3	3	9	1	83	7	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	35	21	10	6	4	1	61	17	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	39	24	13	4	2	0	58	18	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	46	17	7	3	3	0	72	10	297

Question 33. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	27	6	6	2	7	1	85	9	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	36	13	8	3	6	0	75	12	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	40	15	9	4	4	1	70	14	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	34	16	9	3	5	0	71	13	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	29	14	3	3	11	0	77	6	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	38	22	9	4	4	0	63	14	238
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	40	20	12	4	6	0	61	17	527
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	46	19	8	5	7	0	67	13	206
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	30	11	5	1	8	0	80	7	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	43	17	8	5	8	1	67	14	272
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	40	26	11	3	4	0	59	14	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	47	17	8	5	8	0	68	14	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	33	9	3	2	12	1	83	6	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	36	21	15	5	7	0	56	21	334
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	40	24	12	5	5	0	57	18	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	45	25	9	5	6	0	59	14	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	29	12	3	1	17	1	80	5	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	32	22	17	6	6	1	52	25	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	37	27	12	6	6	0	52	19	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	41	25	9	3	5	0	61	13	297

Question 34. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	32	10	6	3	3	1	80	9	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	36	13	12	5	2	0	71	17	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	41	15	10	4	2	0	70	15	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	43	12	8	2	2	0	77	10	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	34	10	5	4	6	1	79	10	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	40	20	14	6	2	0	59	21	239
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	40	20	15	4	3	0	59	20	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	46	16	12	6	2	0	65	19	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	38	8	8	5	3	0	78	13	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	41	16	12	8	5	1	61	22	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	42	19	15	4	2	0	61	19	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	49	11	17	4	2	0	67	21	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	31	10	6	2	7	1	81	9	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	41	18	12	9	3	0	59	22	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	44	17	15	5	1	0	62	21	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	46	20	9	5	2	0	65	14	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	27	19	6	2	7	1	70	9	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	39	18	13	9	3	0	59	23	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	39	20	16	6	3	0	57	23	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	44	18	8	4	2	0	70	12	295

Question 35. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	14	5	1	1	2	1	94	1	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	18	8	0	0	1	0	92	0	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	21	8	1	0	1	0	91	1	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	76	17	4	2	0	1	0	94	2	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	17	5	1	1	1	0	93	2	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	27	4	1	0	1	0	94	1	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	25	7	1	1	3	0	91	1	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	24	9	1	1	3	0	89	2	212

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Question 36. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	42	6	1	2	3	0	91	3	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	45	12	5	1	2	0	82	6	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	48	11	6	2	1	0	81	8	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	44	10	5	1	2	0	83	6	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	46	13	2	1	1	0	84	3	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	45	15	6	1	2	0	77	7	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	49	16	7	1	1	0	75	8	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	47	11	7	1	1	0	80	9	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	41	9	4	1	2	0	87	4	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	51	12	6	2	1	0	80	8	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	51	13	6	1	1	0	79	7	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	48	14	6	2	0	0	78	8	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	33	5	7	2	4	0	85	10	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	47	14	6	3	1	0	77	9	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	47	14	8	2	1	0	75	10	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	51	14	9	1	0	0	75	10	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	32	12	9	0	5	1	78	9	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	43	17	8	2	1	0	73	10	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	46	17	7	2	2	0	74	9	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	46	13	4	1	1	0	82	5	297

Question 37. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	39	8	5	2	7	0	85	7	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	43	15	10	2	4	1	70	14	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	47	16	9	3	4	0	70	13	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	46	15	8	2	2	1	74	11	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	43	15	9	3	4	0	72	12	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	39	23	12	4	3	0	59	17	239
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	41	22	16	4	3	0	57	21	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	41	16	15	7	3	0	60	23	209

Question 38. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	26	10	7	3	6	0	79	10	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	36	11	7	3	2	1	77	11	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	34	8	4	1	2	1	86	6	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	35	9	1	2	0	1	88	3	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	30	12	6	5	2	2	76	12	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	36	14	6	3	3	1	76	10	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	41	9	4	1	0	0	85	6	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	35	7	4	3	0	1	86	7	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	33	7	11	4	3	1	78	15	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	40	9	5	3	2	1	82	8	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	36	6	4	3	1	1	88	6	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	38	7	3	1	1	1	89	4	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	30	10	10	2	6	1	77	13	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	40	9	7	2	2	1	81	10	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	36	8	4	2	2	1	86	6	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	35	6	4	2	1	0	87	6	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	28	6	4	8	14	3	78	14	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	38	7	5	2	2	1	85	7	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	40	7	4	3	1	1	86	7	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	40	4	1	1	0	0	93	3	297

Question 39. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	28	10	1	1	4	0	88	2	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	39	9	4	1	2	0	85	6	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	35	14	3	1	2	0	81	4	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	34	8	2	3	1	0	86	5	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	32	11	3	0	1	1	85	3	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	40	12	4	2	1	0	82	6	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	37	13	4	1	1	0	82	5	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	35	11	2	2	1	0	85	3	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	35	12	2	1	3	0	84	3	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	36	13	5	1	2	0	81	6	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	42	9	2	2	0	0	87	4	551
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	41	10	3	0	1	0	87	3	211

Question 40. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	19	11	7	4	18	3	72	14	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	26	16	10	5	13	3	64	17	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	25	21	12	7	14	2	53	22	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	25	17	10	7	9	6	59	21	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	26	14	7	4	12	6	70	13	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	27	19	14	6	13	2	54	23	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	23	23	13	9	11	3	47	26	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	26	17	11	12	10	6	52	27	207
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	19	18	8	5	15	2	62	16	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	27	19	11	8	12	3	55	22	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	25	22	14	9	10	3	49	26	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	31	14	14	11	12	1	55	28	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	19	10	10	3	20	7	68	18	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	22	24	13	8	15	5	44	27	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	22	19	14	14	12	3	45	32	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	20	23	9	12	12	8	44	27	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	14	10	10	0	24	8	71	14	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	25	21	15	9	13	4	46	29	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	21	24	14	14	13	2	38	34	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	24	18	12	11	12	6	50	27	297

Question 41. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	27	11	5	3	7	0	80	8	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	31	18	8	5	2	0	68	13	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	37	20	11	4	3	0	64	16	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	43	14	9	4	2	0	72	13	244
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	31	10	7	5	7	2	75	14	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	36	16	15	4	1	0	64	19	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	37	19	13	7	2	0	60	21	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	43	14	12	6	2	1	67	18	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	36	14	8	2	3	0	75	10	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	37	16	11	6	2	0	66	17	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	41	20	13	5	2	0	62	18	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	44	20	12	5	2	0	63	17	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	27	13	2	3	12	3	78	7	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	43	12	10	4	4	0	73	15	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	40	15	11	4	3	0	69	16	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	40	16	9	3	3	0	71	12	223
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	27	8	7	3	9	7	77	13	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	36	18	13	6	3	0	62	20	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	39	19	13	6	1	0	62	19	520
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	44	20	5	4	1	1	70	9	297

Question 42. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	27	12	6	4	7	1	76	11	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	34	11	13	7	4	2	67	21	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	31	15	15	11	3	2	57	27	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	30	19	12	10	1	8	55	24	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	26	10	14	10	7	2	62	26	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	28	17	17	9	3	0	57	26	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	32	19	15	13	1	1	52	28	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	13	35	17	13	14	1	6	52	30	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	28	15	14	4	1	1	66	19	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	31	14	16	7	4	0	61	24	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	27	20	17	11	2	1	49	30	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	37	16	15	13	2	6	52	30	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	29	4	10	5	12	7	76	19	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	29	16	19	11	3	2	52	31	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	33	17	17	11	3	1	52	30	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	26	19	17	13	2	7	45	33	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	19	16	14	8	3	17	52	28	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	28	16	21	15	4	1	46	37	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	27	18	22	16	3	1	41	40	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	32	18	17	10	3	3	52	28	297

Question 43a. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	27	5	4	1	2	8	88	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	21	14	7	4	0	2	74	12	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	18	18	8	5	0	3	69	13	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	25	8	4	2	1	5	85	7	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	19	9	0	2	0	8	88	2	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	23	10	3	2	1	1	84	5	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	25	16	5	3	1	2	75	8	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	24	8	4	2	0	5	85	7	211

Question 43b. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	19	10	3	1	5	7	84	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	26	17	5	2	1	2	75	7	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	22	12	4	2	2	2	81	6	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	64	21	9	1	3	0	3	87	4	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	22	13	1	4	1	7	80	6	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	20	16	7	3	0	2	74	10	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	22	13	3	2	1	2	81	5	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	21	10	1	3	1	9	84	5	211

Question 43c. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	3	1	2	1	3	8	95	4	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	10	2	1	1	2	3	95	3	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	79	7	3	2	2	4	4	92	4	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	79	7	4	1	2	2	5	92	3	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	8	4	2	1	1	7	94	2	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	7	3	1	1	4	2	94	2	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	78	7	4	2	2	3	3	91	4	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	71	9	2	2	3	4	9	92	5	212

Question 43d. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	10	2	1	1	2	11	96	1	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	13	3	3	2	1	5	92	4	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	76	11	3	1	1	1	6	95	2	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	77	8	5	0	0	2	9	94	1	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	83	5	1	0	0	1	10	99	0	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	84	4	2	1	1	1	7	95	3	239
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	82	6	1	1	1	1	9	97	2	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	5	0	1	3	1	15	95	4	207

Question 44. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	33	12	5	1	5	0	80	7	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	43	14	5	3	4	1	78	8	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	46	18	4	2	3	0	75	6	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	47	12	3	2	2	1	82	6	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	40	13	9	1	6	1	75	11	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	45	17	6	2	4	0	73	9	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	50	17	6	2	3	0	74	8	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	48	15	10	1	3	0	73	12	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	33	20	4	2	7	0	72	6	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	44	15	9	2	3	0	73	11	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	43	19	5	3	2	0	72	9	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	46	18	7	4	4	0	70	11	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	34	15	5	2	6	1	77	7	142
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	42	19	6	3	5	0	70	10	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	44	19	7	4	3	0	69	11	552
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	42	23	6	3	5	0	66	10	223

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	30	6	3	1	2	0	90	4	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	37	8	4	1	1	0	86	6	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	44	9	6	1	1	0	85	7	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	42	7	4	2	1	0	87	6	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	30	4	5	0	2	0	91	5	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	44	9	3	1	0	0	87	4	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	43	11	5	2	1	0	83	6	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	40	12	5	1	0	0	82	6	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	29	6	6	0	3	0	88	6	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	44	7	2	1	2	0	90	3	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	41	8	5	2	1	0	85	7	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	38	9	3	2	2	0	86	5	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	25	4	3	1	1	0	92	4	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	46	6	3	1	2	0	89	4	333
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	44	9	5	1	1	0	84	7	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	50	11	2	0	1	0	87	2	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	21	7	1	3	0	1	89	4	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	42	12	3	1	3	0	83	4	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	40	13	4	2	3	0	80	6	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	42	8	1	1	1	0	90	2	297

Question 46. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	33	7	3	1	4	1	88	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	33	9	4	1	5	0	86	5	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	34	9	4	2	3	0	84	6	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	37	7	2	2	3	0	88	5	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	28	7	3	1	3	0	89	4	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	40	11	2	0	2	0	86	3	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	38	10	2	1	2	0	87	3	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	36	8	2	1	2	0	88	4	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	28	7	5	0	3	0	88	5	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	43	8	6	1	4	0	84	7	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	39	9	3	1	2	0	87	4	554
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	39	8	3	0	3	0	89	3	209
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	28	7	2	2	7	0	88	5	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	35	12	5	2	6	0	80	7	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	38	11	4	1	5	0	83	5	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	46	10	1	1	3	0	87	3	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	25	9	2	2	5	1	87	4	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	38	14	2	1	6	0	82	3	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	37	14	2	1	5	0	81	4	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	42	8	1	1	2	0	90	2	297

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	30	8	2	2	5	1	88	4	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	34	9	5	2	4	0	84	7	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	32	10	3	1	3	1	85	5	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	37	8	2	2	2	0	88	4	247

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	21	5	2	3	5	2	90	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	32	6	5	2	4	2	86	7	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	30	5	6	2	3	2	86	9	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	36	7	3	2	2	3	88	5	248

Question 49. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	13	3	1	2	0	0	94	3	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	66	27	3	3	2	0	0	93	5	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	31	5	3	1	0	0	91	4	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	29	5	3	2	0	0	90	5	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	71	25	3	0	0	0	0	96	0	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	29	7	2	0	0	0	91	2	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	38	5	3	1	0	0	91	4	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	32	7	4	1	1	0	88	5	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	30	2	1	1	0	0	96	1	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	33	5	2	1	0	0	92	2	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	36	7	3	1	0	0	89	3	552
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	34	8	2	1	1	1	88	4	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	74	21	4	1	0	0	0	96	1	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	40	6	2	1	1	0	91	3	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	42	6	3	2	0	0	90	5	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	41	8	4	2	0	0	86	6	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	19	2	1	2	0	1	95	3	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	41	9	2	0	0	0	89	2	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	44	11	2	2	0	0	86	4	520
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	38	5	1	0	0	0	93	2	296

Question 50. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	18	3	2	2	0	0	93	4	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	26	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	26	9	3	2	0	0	86	5	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	30	7	3	2	1	0	88	4	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	27	6	1	0	0	0	92	1	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	25	9	1	1	0	0	89	2	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	33	9	3	2	1	0	86	4	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	32	9	4	2	1	0	84	6	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	25	7	3	1	0	0	90	3	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	29	6	3	2	0	0	90	5	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	34	10	3	1	1	0	86	4	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	29	12	4	2	1	0	82	6	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	70	22	4	2	1	2	0	93	3	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	32	13	3	2	0	0	82	5	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	36	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	549
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	33	13	3	2	1	0	82	5	223
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	28	5	6	0	1	1	88	6	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	42	15	4	1	1	0	79	6	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	42	16	4	2	1	0	78	6	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	38	11	4	1	0	0	84	5	297

Question 51. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	72	19	4	3	2	0	0	91	5	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	28	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	30	8	3	2	0	0	86	5	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	33	7	2	2	0	0	89	4	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	30	5	2	0	0	0	92	3	171
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	31	9	1	2	0	0	88	3	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	36	9	5	1	1	0	85	6	527
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	31	10	4	4	1	0	82	8	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	32	5	2	1	0	0	91	3	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	34	5	3	2	0	0	90	5	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	39	9	4	2	0	0	85	6	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	31	13	6	1	0	0	80	7	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	69	25	2	2	1	1	0	95	3	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	36	12	5	2	0	0	82	7	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	40	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	40	14	3	1	0	0	81	4	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	32	5	4	0	1	1	91	4	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	44	14	5	1	0	0	80	6	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	45	14	5	2	1	0	79	7	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	39	9	4	2	0	0	86	6	297

Question 52. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	15	13	5	3	3	0	79	8	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	25	9	4	4	3	1	83	8	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	24	12	6	2	2	0	80	8	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	22	10	3	2	3	1	83	6	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	22	11	9	4	6	0	75	13	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	21	13	7	2	2	0	78	9	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	25	11	8	2	2	0	77	11	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	26	7	2	5	4	1	85	7	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	21	14	5	6	1	1	75	11	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	26	12	5	2	1	0	81	7	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	26	13	7	3	2	0	76	11	554
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	24	15	6	3	2	1	76	9	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	23	7	9	4	9	0	77	15	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	24	15	7	4	4	0	72	12	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	30	14	7	6	3	0	73	13	551
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	25	18	5	2	5	2	73	8	223
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	25	10	5	1	9	4	81	7	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	26	19	10	4	3	0	66	14	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	31	17	8	4	4	0	70	13	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	28	14	6	4	3	1	76	10	296

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	15	42	43	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	40	33	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	42	33	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	38	27	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	22	36	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	31	32	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	36	32	535
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	39	25	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	28	28	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	40	28	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	39	29	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	40	28	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	26	35	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	35	33	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	38	28	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	44	26	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	30	34	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	29	35	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	33	33	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	42	28	296

Question 54. 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
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	40	42	0	10	8	26
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	47	34	4	7	8	82
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	41	34	3	1	12	143
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	16	14	4	0	5	87
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	28	24	3	44	1	70
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	41	35	4	10	10	87
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	41	39	4	1	4	172
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	15	13	1	1	10	76
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	29	23	2	42	3	66
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	49	32	7	5	7	89
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	40	32	5	0	11	180
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	17	18	0	2	4	69
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	16	16	4	60	4	56
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	1	35	33	12	8	11	109
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	38	36	3	5	12	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	14	30	0	2	6	68
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	19	33	12	9999	34	27
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	2	43	35	7	9999	14	158
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	41	40	7	9999	10	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	20	24	3	9999	1	88

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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 55. 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
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	91	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	93	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	88	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	95	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	88	214

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	55	14
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	73	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	47	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	54	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	72	28	28
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	61
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	70	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	48	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	56

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	46	14
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	27	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	43	19
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	50	28
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	41	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	70	30	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	65	35	56

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	85	54
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	28

Question 56d. 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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	28
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	61
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	56

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	28

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	28
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	25

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	28
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	25

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	65	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	54	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	79	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	59	56

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	39	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	52	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	60	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	65	56

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	59	14
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	56	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	42	19
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	62	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	51	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	62	56

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	66	14
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	39	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	47	19
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	64	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	73	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	55	56

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	52	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	76	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	69	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	56

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	52	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	49	54
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	42	11
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	41	27
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	44	61
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	33	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	32	56

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	69	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	66	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	84	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	62	56

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	11
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	27
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	61
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	56

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	14
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	54
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	27
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	61
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	56
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	25

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	14
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	28

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	49	14
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	47	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	54	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	48	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	54	11
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	56	27
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	61
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	56	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	56	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	56

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	75	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	79	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	74	61
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	56

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	79	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	54
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	78	27
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	87	61
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	80	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	79	56

Question 58a. 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
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	33	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	39	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	40	60
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	47	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	44	56

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	72	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	66	60
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	67	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	69	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	70	56

Question 58c. 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
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	75	29
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	60
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	86	56

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	66	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	86	60
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	81	27
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	84	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	85	56

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	82	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	54
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	11
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	60
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	56

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	14
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	28

Question 58g. 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
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	86	54
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	60
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	82	56

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	79	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	85	54
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	11
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	75	27
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	80	60
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	27
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	56
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	79	25

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	55	14
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	83	29
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	79	54
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	73	19
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	78	27
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	73	60
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	70	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	81	56

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	55

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	72	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	88	55

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	19
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	55

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	11
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	24

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	14
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	19
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	55

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	19
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	55

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	11
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	55

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	55

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	66	14
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	58	19
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	84	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	69	55

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	84	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	55

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	35	14
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	47	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	60	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	56	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	57	55

Question 59m. 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
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	19
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	28

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	59	14
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	68	32	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	54	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	52	28
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	51	55

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	19

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	19
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	79	55

Question 60. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	10	8	3	1	40	12	74	9	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	14	14	4	3	39	9	62	12	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	16	14	5	4	39	5	59	16	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	20	14	5	4	35	6	61	15	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	14	12	5	0	36	14	66	10	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	15	21	5	2	31	9	52	13	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	17	18	7	5	28	7	54	19	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	21	20	4	8	25	4	55	17	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	24	8	12	3	1	39	13	67	9	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	12	21	6	3	41	5	44	17	274
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	18	18	7	4	32	6	53	18	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	20	20	4	3	30	4	58	12	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	16	8	7	0	1	46	22	74	3	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	19	15	5	5	36	8	56	17	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	17	18	7	5	31	7	50	21	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	13	21	20	6	4	32	5	53	15	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	7	6	1	1	37	20	81	5	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	13	17	6	6	37	10	45	22	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	16	20	6	5	34	7	48	18	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	24	14	5	3	28	8	65	13	297

Question 61. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	23	8	2	3	18	1	84	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	30	15	3	2	13	1	77	6	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	34	12	5	2	11	1	78	8	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	35	13	2	4	6	0	80	6	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	37	8	3	1	8	2	87	5	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	33	15	3	2	7	0	79	5	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	35	16	5	3	7	0	76	8	535
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	31	14	5	4	5	0	75	10	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	30	8	2	0	17	5	87	3	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	32	20	4	1	13	0	72	5	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	39	14	5	2	7	1	77	8	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	35	13	5	1	8	1	79	7	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	27	8	0	1	22	2	88	2	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	37	17	4	4	13	1	71	9	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	35	17	5	4	10	1	71	10	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	34	17	6	2	8	1	72	9	223
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	15	9	1	1	28	5	84	3	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	29	18	5	3	18	2	67	10	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	33	23	3	3	14	1	65	8	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	35	15	3	1	10	1	79	5	296

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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 62. 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
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	94	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	94	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	94	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	95	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	95	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	93	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	94	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	95	211
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	95	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	94	554

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	47	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	53	36
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	55	36
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	68	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	64	33

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	72	28	36
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	75	25	36
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	84	16	33

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	36
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 63d. 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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	36
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	36
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	33

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	36
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	33

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	11

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	71	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	72	36
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	71	32
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	75	33

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	80	36
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	58	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	75	33

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	66	36
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	60	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	57	17
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	71	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	49	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	69	33

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	71	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	36
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	68	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	33

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	33

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	33

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	81	36
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	32
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	82	33

Question 64k. 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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	36
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	36
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	81	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	82	33

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	36
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	33

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	85	32
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	33

Question 65a. 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
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	46	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	64	36
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	70	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	33

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	64	17
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	17
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	85	33

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	17
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	64	17
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	86	33

Question 65e. 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
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	17
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	71	17
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	86	36
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	82	33

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	53	36
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	42	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	72	28	17
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	57	32
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	44	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	33

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	68	16

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	31

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	31

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	31

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	63	16

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	64	31

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	62	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	71	29	31

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	16

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	71	29	31

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 67. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	10	11	1	2	37	10	73	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	13	14	4	1	43	7	62	11	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	15	14	4	2	42	5	61	12	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	18	17	1	2	39	4	64	6	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	15	13	3	1	34	13	68	8	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	13	20	1	1	38	10	56	5	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	16	20	3	4	34	6	57	11	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	20	19	1	3	30	9	62	7	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	25	8	11	2	1	44	9	71	7	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	15	17	5	1	45	6	54	12	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	17	18	3	2	37	7	59	10	552
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	21	18	1	2	33	6	65	5	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	19	10	10	0	1	43	17	72	4	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	16	19	2	2	39	9	57	7	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	19	17	2	2	38	6	61	9	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	22	17	3	2	37	6	61	9	225
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	24	8	2	2	0	46	17	88	6	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	13	20	3	1	43	9	49	9	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	13	21	2	1	42	9	51	6	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	17	21	0	1	37	6	62	2	296

Question 68. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	25	9	2	3	14	1	84	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	30	13	5	1	12	1	78	7	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	32	13	3	1	13	1	80	5	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	34	13	2	2	5	0	82	5	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	29	8	4	1	10	2	85	6	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	28	18	1	1	11	1	77	3	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	36	14	3	3	8	1	80	5	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	29	13	2	2	8	0	81	5	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	27	10	1	0	20	4	86	1	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	33	17	4	1	15	1	75	6	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	36	16	3	1	10	1	78	4	552
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	33	15	2	1	9	2	79	4	215
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	26	7	0	0	22	2	90	1	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	38	14	1	2	17	2	79	4	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	37	15	2	2	13	1	78	5	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	36	14	2	3	10	2	78	6	223
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	18	3	0	2	26	7	93	3	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	34	16	2	1	21	2	76	4	440
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	32	19	3	1	18	2	72	5	521
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	36	15	1	1	13	0	80	2	297

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	0	30	30	29	10	0	0	66	10

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	17	14	12	6	1	4	67	18	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	26	16	12	8	1	1	64	21	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	20	16	12	9	0	3	62	21	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	23	17	12	7	0	3	63	19	248

Question 70b. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	35	17	9	4	1	1	70	13	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	26	27	16	9	0	0	48	25	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	30	18	11	6	0	0	63	18	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	30	15	8	5	0	1	71	14	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	26	21	11	9	0	2	58	21	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	25	26	11	22	1	0	41	33	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	32	24	11	12	0	1	53	23	535
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	35	18	8	10	0	2	63	18	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	24	24	25	16	10	0	1	48	26	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	24	21	18	21	0	2	39	40	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	26	24	14	14	0	2	47	28	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	25	28	10	10	0	4	50	21	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	21	21	12	22	0	3	43	35	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	17	23	17	28	0	1	32	45	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	20	21	16	18	0	2	44	34	551
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	24	21	16	13	1	2	50	29	225

Question 70c. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	34	21	9	5	1	0	64	14	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	25	26	18	16	0	0	41	34	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	25	28	21	14	0	1	37	35	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	23	30	15	13	0	0	42	28	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	39	20	6	1	0	1	72	8	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	30	20	17	10	0	0	52	27	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	27	33	15	12	0	0	40	27	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	30	27	17	11	0	1	46	28	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	31	22	9	3	0	0	66	12	156
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	26	34	18	8	0	1	40	26	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	25	31	20	13	0	0	37	32	558
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	23	36	18	12	1	0	33	30	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	29	26	7	5	0	2	61	12	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	27	25	15	12	0	0	47	28	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	27	31	18	13	0	1	37	31	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	26	28	18	16	0	0	38	34	225

Question 70d. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	28	20	8	3	1	0	69	11	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	27	26	15	11	0	0	49	26	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	30	28	16	11	0	1	45	26	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	27	27	16	8	0	0	49	25	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	30	16	5	1	0	1	78	6	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	33	20	15	8	0	0	58	22	239
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	32	30	13	10	0	0	47	23	526
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	29	27	14	10	0	1	49	24	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	33	17	9	2	1	0	72	11	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	32	30	14	6	0	1	50	19	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	31	24	18	11	0	1	46	29	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	27	33	19	9	1	1	38	28	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	24	17	7	4	0	2	72	11	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	29	22	14	8	0	2	56	22	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	26	28	19	13	0	2	39	32	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	32	24	20	11	1	0	44	31	225

Question 70e. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	25	21	10	4	1	1	65	14	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	22	25	12	15	0	1	48	27	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	23	27	17	13	0	1	42	31	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	26	24	17	12	0	0	47	29	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	20	18	10	4	1	2	67	14	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	28	22	10	14	0	0	53	24	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	28	30	16	12	0	0	42	27	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	24	25	17	15	0	3	42	32	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	25	21	8	8	1	2	63	16	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	29	22	19	10	1	1	49	29	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	26	27	18	12	0	2	41	31	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	27	25	19	15	2	0	40	34	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	24	19	7	3	1	2	70	10	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	27	21	17	14	0	1	48	31	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	24	26	21	14	0	2	38	35	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	13	20	33	15	16	0	1	34	32	225

Question 70f. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	25	16	4	1	1	3	78	6	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	30	14	8	7	0	1	71	15	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	26	16	10	8	0	4	65	18	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	25	15	10	6	0	4	68	17	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	24	6	3	0	0	4	90	3	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	28	10	5	3	0	2	82	8	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	24	15	9	5	0	4	70	15	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	25	12	6	6	1	5	74	13	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	24	5	6	1	0	5	87	8	155
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	26	12	6	4	0	3	77	10	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	27	17	7	6	1	5	68	14	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	28	18	10	6	1	6	63	18	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	21	8	3	3	1	10	85	7	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	25	11	7	6	0	6	75	14	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	26	19	7	5	0	8	66	13	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	24	21	6	7	1	12	61	14	225

Question 70g. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	33	14	8	6	1	0	72	14	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	27	23	11	14	0	0	52	25	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	23	24	14	12	0	0	49	26	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	24	22	9	7	0	0	61	16	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	30	14	7	3	0	2	75	10	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	30	19	5	8	0	0	68	13	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	32	22	9	8	0	1	60	18	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	32	17	9	6	1	1	67	16	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	24	19	6	5	0	0	70	11	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	31	23	10	7	0	1	60	17	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	27	22	12	12	0	1	53	24	555
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	30	23	10	9	1	2	57	19	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	32	19	6	6	0	1	70	11	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	28	21	14	7	0	0	58	21	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	26	24	14	9	0	1	52	24	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	34	22	8	8	0	1	61	16	225

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	22	18	7	5	1	10	67	13	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	20	22	12	8	1	6	56	21	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	23	21	15	13	0	4	49	28	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	25	20	10	4	0	5	64	16	245

Question 70i. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	26	13	7	2	1	2	78	9	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	35	17	9	4	1	1	69	13	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	37	22	7	3	0	1	68	10	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	37	18	5	3	0	1	74	8	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	21	16	8	3	1	2	71	12	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	36	25	9	4	0	0	63	12	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	38	22	9	4	0	1	64	13	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	44	17	7	6	0	1	70	13	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	28	18	9	1	0	1	71	11	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	33	20	13	6	0	1	61	19	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	38	26	9	3	0	1	61	13	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	33	23	10	5	3	1	60	16	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	18	20	8	0	2	3	71	8	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	36	17	11	5	1	1	66	17	334
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	32	22	12	5	0	2	59	18	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	35	22	10	7	1	2	60	18	225

Question 70j. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	27	21	7	3	1	1	70	10	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	35	22	11	6	0	0	61	17	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	35	26	10	6	0	1	57	16	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	40	25	8	4	0	0	62	12	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	28	17	8	3	0	2	71	11	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	38	20	13	6	0	0	61	19	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	38	27	13	4	0	0	56	17	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	37	22	12	6	0	0	59	19	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	33	20	5	3	0	1	71	9	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	37	24	11	5	1	1	59	16	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	35	29	12	4	0	1	54	17	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	33	34	12	4	1	1	48	17	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	32	13	4	2	0	3	80	6	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	30	23	11	8	1	1	56	19	334
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	32	26	16	8	1	1	50	24	551
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	36	22	15	8	0	0	54	24	225

Question 70k. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	23	11	9	5	0	0	75	14	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	33	17	11	5	0	2	67	16	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	33	20	11	4	0	0	64	15	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	35	17	5	3	0	0	75	8	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	24	23	11	5	0	2	60	16	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	31	21	10	8	0	0	61	18	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	35	21	10	6	0	1	63	16	533
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	38	18	7	5	0	0	70	12	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	27	33	19	14	5	0	1	61	20	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	29	20	15	6	1	1	59	21	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	32	26	12	4	0	1	57	16	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	37	22	7	7	1	1	64	14	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	26	25	11	1	0	0	62	13	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	33	19	11	8	0	2	61	19	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	29	20	15	8	0	2	55	24	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	30	26	13	4	0	2	56	18	224

Question 70l. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	16	10	6	1	1	82	8	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	25	11	8	5	1	76	13	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	26	13	6	4	0	77	10	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	27	13	4	3	1	80	7	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	16	10	6	0	2	82	7	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	28	15	7	5	0	74	12	239
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	28	14	6	5	1	74	12	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	27	12	7	6	1	75	13	211

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	29	16	16	4	1	0	64	20	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	27	25	9	7	0	0	59	16	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	32	21	13	6	0	0	59	19	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	31	24	12	4	0	1	60	16	247

Question 70n. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	28	19	9	3	1	0	68	12	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	29	23	10	4	1	1	62	15	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	32	26	11	5	0	0	57	17	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	29	22	13	4	1	0	60	17	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	29	16	7	2	1	2	74	9	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	30	23	8	4	0	0	66	12	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	34	21	8	4	0	1	66	13	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	34	17	11	5	1	1	67	16	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	29	20	6	2	0	1	72	8	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	31	22	8	4	0	2	66	12	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	33	21	13	5	0	2	60	18	550
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	34	26	9	5	2	1	59	14	212
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	28	17	2	4	0	3	75	7	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	33	20	6	4	0	1	69	11	333
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	32	21	12	6	1	2	60	19	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	32	22	9	9	1	1	59	18	224

Question 70o. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	26	17	6	2	2	1	74	9	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	26	15	11	2	1	2	71	14	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	30	15	6	2	0	2	76	9	581
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	31	14	5	2	0	2	77	8	245
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	17	10	2	2	0	1	86	4	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	25	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	26	10	4	1	0	2	85	5	531
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	20	9	5	3	0	2	84	7	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	19	11	1	3	0	2	85	4	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	26	12	5	2	0	2	81	7	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	28	12	4	2	0	2	82	6	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	31	13	4	2	1	4	81	6	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	21	11	3	0	0	2	86	3	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	24	11	3	2	0	1	84	5	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	25	11	4	1	0	2	82	6	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	27	9	6	1	0	2	83	8	225

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	34	17	12	2	1	70	13	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	40	20	9	5	0	66	14	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	42	21	5	4	0	70	9	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	36	22	6	4	0	68	10	247

Question 70q. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	18	7	1	2	2	5	90	2	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	20	6	4	2	1	4	88	6	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	18	7	1	1	0	4	90	2	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	16	11	3	0	1	6	85	3	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	83	4	5	1	1	1	6	92	2	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	9	3	1	2	0	4	94	3	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	75	11	3	1	1	1	8	95	2	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	79	10	2	0	2	0	6	95	3	211
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	9	5	0	1	0	4	94	1	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	75	13	4	2	1	0	6	93	3	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	72	14	5	2	1	0	7	92	3	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	66	18	7	1	2	1	7	90	3	212

Question 70r. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	83	6	3	4	1	0	3	92	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	80	9	2	3	2	1	3	92	6	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	81	7	4	2	2	1	3	92	4	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	81	7	4	2	1	1	4	93	3	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	83	8	5	0	1	1	2	94	1	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	77	9	7	1	5	0	1	87	6	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	74	11	7	3	3	1	2	87	7	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	14	6	3	4	1	3	86	7	206
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	87	6	2	1	2	0	2	95	3	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	71	14	6	2	3	2	2	89	5	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	73	10	6	3	2	1	5	88	6	554
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	70	11	6	3	4	2	5	87	7	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	86	4	4	0	1	0	4	94	2	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	78	9	5	2	3	0	3	90	5	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	70	12	5	4	4	1	5	87	8	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	75	12	5	2	2	1	4	91	4	225

Question 70s. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	74	16	5	3	1	2	91	4	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	18	6	3	2	2	89	5	288
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	73	15	6	2	2	2	89	4	584
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	17	5	2	1	1	92	3	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	24	3	1	2	3	93	3	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	27	10	2	2	1	86	4	238
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	25	11	4	2	1	82	6	529
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	26	9	3	2	1	86	6	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	71	19	5	1	1	2	92	3	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	63	24	9	1	1	1	88	2	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	27	9	5	1	1	84	7	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	24	13	3	1	1	82	5	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	13	9	0	1	3	89	1	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	27	8	2	2	2	88	4	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	26	9	4	2	4	84	6	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	31	10	4	1	2	85	5	224

Question 70t. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	8	5	5	3	0	2	88	8	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	16	6	6	3	0	2	85	9	288
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	15	7	4	2	1	2	86	7	584
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	76	13	8	1	2	0	1	89	3	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	10	2	5	2	0	3	91	7	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	63	19	8	5	5	0	1	82	10	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	20	10	5	3	0	2	81	9	525
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	66	17	9	2	5	0	1	83	8	206
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	13	8	5	3	0	3	84	8	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	19	10	5	3	0	1	82	8	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	19	11	8	4	0	2	77	12	552
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	19	9	6	6	0	1	78	12	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	9	5	4	1	0	4	89	5	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	22	8	4	4	0	2	84	8	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	18	10	6	6	1	3	77	12	550
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	22	10	5	3	0	3	81	9	225

Question 70u. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	69	2	0	1	1	0	28	98	2	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	5	4	1	1	0	20	93	3	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	14	7	3	2	0	20	85	6	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	12	6	2	0	0	19	90	2	246
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	72	2	1	2	1	0	23	96	3	170
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	10	4	1	1	0	27	92	3	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	18	7	3	2	0	18	86	5	528
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	15	4	2	1	0	16	91	4	207
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	4	2	1	0	0	26	96	1	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	9	4	2	1	0	26	90	4	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	17	7	2	1	0	25	87	4	550
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	17	7	2	1	0	22	87	4	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	5	2	1	0	0	17	96	1	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	9	4	1	1	0	30	91	3	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	17	3	2	1	1	25	92	5	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	17	6	4	1	0	21	87	6	223

Question 70v. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	11	5	1	0	1	4	93	2	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	16	6	1	1	0	3	92	2	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	74	16	6	1	0	0	3	93	2	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	19	4	1	0	0	2	95	1	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	82	9	4	0	0	0	5	95	0	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	21	6	0	0	0	4	92	1	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	74	15	5	1	0	0	5	93	2	527
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	81	13	3	0	1	0	2	96	1	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	11	3	2	0	0	6	94	2	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	72	14	5	2	2	0	5	91	3	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	18	6	1	1	0	5	91	2	550
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	70	20	4	0	1	0	5	94	1	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	12	4	0	1	1	7	94	1	142
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	16	7	1	1	0	7	91	2	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	66	20	5	1	0	1	8	93	1	549
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	70	17	6	1	0	0	6	92	1	225

Question 70w. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	20	6	10	9	0	1	74	19	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	16	4	2	2	1	1	92	4	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	78	12	5	1	1	1	2	93	2	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	84	11	3	0	0	0	1	97	0	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	10	7	11	10	0	3	71	22	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	71	13	8	2	3	0	2	86	6	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	81	10	4	1	2	0	2	93	2	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	81	8	4	2	1	1	3	93	3	209
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	11	12	6	12	0	2	70	18	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	17	5	2	4	1	3	89	6	277
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	75	13	4	2	2	0	4	92	5	554
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	80	9	3	1	2	0	5	94	4	215
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	11	15	11	16	0	5	56	28	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	66	15	6	5	4	0	4	84	9	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	15	5	3	2	0	6	89	6	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	79	13	3	0	0	0	5	96	0	224

Question 70x. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	28	16	5	2	1	2	77	6	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	31	16	9	4	0	1	71	13	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	30	19	6	3	0	1	71	9	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	32	10	4	2	0	1	84	6	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	29	13	3	4	0	2	80	6	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	28	13	2	4	1	0	80	7	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	28	17	3	1	0	1	78	5	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	28	11	3	1	0	2	85	4	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	24	21	4	4	0	1	70	8	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	26	18	7	3	0	2	71	11	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	28	16	7	2	0	3	74	9	553
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	31	14	2	4	0	3	79	6	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	26	10	3	1	0	2	86	4	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	27	14	7	3	0	2	75	10	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	26	16	4	2	0	3	77	6	551
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	28	13	3	2	1	3	82	5	223

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	36	22	9	2	1	67	12	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	40	23	11	3	0	63	14	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	40	23	7	2	0	67	9	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	45	20	4	2	0	74	6	249

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	19	40	29	11	1	1	0	59	12	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	32	33	18	4	0	0	45	22	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	31	41	12	5	0	0	42	17	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	35	30	14	5	0	0	51	19	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	41	30	4	2	0	0	64	6	172
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	37	30	11	2	0	0	57	13	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	32	40	10	3	0	0	47	13	534
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	30	37	9	5	0	1	49	14	212
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	25	37	30	5	2	0	0	62	8	159
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	37	35	12	3	0	1	50	15	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	32	38	16	4	0	0	43	19	559
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	10	30	40	17	4	0	0	40	20	214
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	16	47	28	6	3	0	0	63	9	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	34	40	13	5	0	0	41	18	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	27	42	15	5	0	0	37	20	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	31	39	14	8	0	0	40	21	223

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	15	35	30	17	0	47	18	167
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	21	34	24	11	0	35	32	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	22	39	20	9	0	28	32	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	24	39	22	10	0	32	29	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	15	33	29	19	0	48	19	170
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	15	34	32	14	0	46	20	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	20	39	24	9	1	34	26	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	17	42	25	8	0	33	25	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	13	36	27	21	0	48	16	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	14	47	22	11	0	32	21	276
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	21	36	26	9	0	35	29	550
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	22	41	20	8	0	28	31	209
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	13	27	35	20	0	55	18	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	17	41	25	9	0	34	24	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	21	41	20	10	1	30	29	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	22	45	17	10	0	27	29	225

Question 74. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	34	11	4	1	5	84	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	41	8	7	1	2	84	8	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	45	10	3	0	1	86	4	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	39	5	4	1	0	90	5	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	41	8	6	2	2	84	8	173
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	38	9	3	1	1	87	4	241
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	45	7	2	1	0	90	3	530
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	37	8	2	0	0	90	3	208
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	40	6	6	1	2	87	8	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	46	8	2	0	2	90	2	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	40	7	2	1	1	90	3	551
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	39	8	2	1	1	90	2	211
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	38	11	7	1	5	81	8	143
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	43	8	3	2	3	86	6	335
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	46	8	3	2	2	87	5	553
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	46	8	2	1	2	89	3	224

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	27	12	6	2	4	80	8	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	37	14	9	3	2	74	12	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	38	14	8	4	3	74	12	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	36	7	7	3	4	83	10	247

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	18	9	9	6	3	0	75	16	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	30	7	9	4	1	0	80	13	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	30	9	6	3	1	1	81	10	587
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	32	7	8	3	1	1	82	11	249

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	15	8	4	2	3	0	85	6	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	27	7	4	2	2	0	87	6	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	26	9	4	2	1	1	85	6	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	59	26	8	3	2	2	1	87	5	247

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	24	10	5	2	2	0	83	7	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	36	11	10	4	1	0	74	14	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	38	12	7	4	1	0	76	12	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	42	8	6	2	1	0	84	8	247
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	35	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	44	11	7	3	0	0	79	10	242
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	45	14	7	4	1	0	75	11	532
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	38	13	7	4	0	1	76	11	210
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	36	12	5	2	4	0	80	7	158
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	39	15	8	3	1	0	74	10	278
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	42	13	8	4	1	0	75	12	557
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	45	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	213
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	47	10	6	3	4	0	81	9	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	49	13	10	5	1	0	72	15	337
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	47	14	11	5	1	0	70	16	554
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	47	14	9	3	2	0	72	13	225

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	39	8	4	1	1	1	87	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	43	12	9	0	0	0	79	9	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	47	8	5	1	0	0	86	6	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	46	8	6	0	0	0	85	7	249

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	35	8	6	1	1	1	84	8	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	41	12	9	2	1	0	76	12	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	44	10	9	2	1	0	79	11	581
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	45	8	7	1	0	0	84	8	249

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	28	15	4	2	1	3	77	7	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	36	21	8	1	2	2	68	10	289
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	42	17	5	1	1	1	77	6	585
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	47	11	3	1	0	0	85	4	248

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	27	6	2	2	0	3	89	4	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	40	8	3	1	2	0	88	4	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	38	10	2	1	1	1	87	3	586
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	34	7	2	1	1	1	90	3	249

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	82	13	2	0	1	2	1	98	1	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	82	13	2	1	0	2	0	97	1	291
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	81	16	1	1	0	1	0	98	1	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	83	14	2	0	0	1	0	98	0	247

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	28	8	5	1	3	1	86	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	38	7	2	1	2	0	90	3	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	35	6	2	0	1	0	92	2	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	66	28	6	1	0	0	0	94	1	246

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	22	6	6	3	1	85	9	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	30	6	5	1	0	87	6	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	29	6	4	2	0	87	6	588
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	28	5	3	2	1	90	5	247

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	22	10	3	1	1	86	4	169
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	31	8	5	2	1	85	7	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	31	7	3	1	1	88	5	589
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	27	8	1	1	0	90	2	247

Question 84. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	49	12	13	3	0	1	71	17	245
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	62	17	3	0	0	2	80	3	120
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	51	11	12	0	1	1	77	12	214
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	55	10	6	0	0	1	83	6	98

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	99	1	244
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	0	120

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	31	26	17	10	0	1	46	28	242
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	33	26	17	6	1	0	50	23	120

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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	94	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	93	290
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	247

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	92	170
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	87	590
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	248
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	13	87	174
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	86	240
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	535
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	88	210
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	95	144
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	82	336
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	555
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	224
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	94	73
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	86	439
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	87	522
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	88	296

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?
A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	65	13
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	50	32
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	47	77
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	37	26

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	85	15	13
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	75	25	32
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	77	23	77
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	77	23	26
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	22	21
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	19	32
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	88	12	87
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	89	11	26
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	88	12	61
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	84	16	96
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	92	8	25
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	86	14	59
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	74	26	67
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	88	12	35

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	21	21	8	8	0	0	62	17	11
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	31	4	8	4	0	4	83	13	24
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	35	4	3	3	0	0	90	7	59
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	50	10	12	0	0	0	78	12	20
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	72	20	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	15
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	32	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	25
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	31	5	4	0	0	0	91	4	73
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	21	5	11	9	0	0	75	20	23
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	32	2	5	4	0	0	89	9	54
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	37	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	79
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	30	13	0	4	4	0	82	4	23
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	65	24	2	4	0	0	5	93	4	51
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	32	3	6	2	0	0	89	8	50
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	36	3	7	0	3	0	89	7	31

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	24	9	3	2	1	3	86	5	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	28	6	6	1	2	4	87	7	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	29	5	4	1	1	2	90	5	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	32	5	3	2	1	4	90	5	249

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	19	50	28	3	73	27	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	37	17	1	46	54	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	53	19	0	66	34	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	64	11	0	72	28	249

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	55	33
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	72	128
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	62	165
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	62

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	26	9	15	3	3	3	70	20	33
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	30	19	13	16	1	4	50	31	127
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	36	13	15	12	2	6	57	29	165
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	26	23	19	6	0	4	50	26	62

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	21	12	17	19	3	6	47	40	33
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	14	16	19	42	2	0	22	62	128
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	20	15	20	34	2	3	28	57	163
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	7	27	20	27	14	2	3	35	44	62

Question 97. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	9	7	4	2	5	28	80	10	171
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	20	17	11	7	1	5	64	19	292
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	18	18	10	9	2	7	61	20	591
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	15	12	9	9	1	11	66	20	249
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	18	7	7	6	1	11	77	15	170
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	22	18	10	14	0	7	55	26	236
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	22	17	14	12	0	5	54	28	522
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	16	13	10	16	0	7	58	29	207
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	18	8	13	5	1	11	70	21	157
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	20	19	11	11	2	9	54	25	275
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	15	19	11	14	1	7	53	27	556
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	15	18	10	13	1	9	55	25	213

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Heritage by Question 108. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

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

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

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.

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

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

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

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

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

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

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

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

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 38. 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.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 43a. 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

Question 43b. 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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Question 43d. 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

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack