2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	27	56	5	12	0	0	0	83	12	41
2020	EC-06	40	60	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	39	2	5	0	2	93	5	41
2020	EC-06	60	33	0	7	0	0	93	7	15
2017	EC	58	33	5	2	2	0	91	5	43
2017	EC-06	60	33	0	0	7	0	93	7	15
2014	EC	64	20	2	7	4	2	86	11	45
2014	EC-06	65	20	0	5	5	5	89	11	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	37	39	0	20	5	76	24	41
2020	EC-06	47	33	0	13	7	80	20	15
2019	EC	55	29	4	2	10	84	12	51
2019	EC-05	62	38	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	64	7	7	0	21	71	21	14
2017	EC	47	32	7	7	7	79	14	43
2017	EC-06	48	26	7	13	7	74	20	15
2014	EC	33	22	4	27	13	56	40	45
2014	EC-06	35	20	5	30	10	55	40	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	27	41	22	2	7	0	68	10	41
2020	EC-06	53	20	20	7	0	0	73	7	15
2019	EC	33	45	8	6	4	4	82	10	51
2019	EC-05	38	54	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	21	7	14	7	0	71	21	14
2018	EC	16	59	11	5	8	0	76	14	37
2018	EC-06	23	69	0	8	0	0	92	8	13
2017	EC	30	40	16	9	2	2	72	12	43
2017	EC-06	20	54	7	13	0	7	79	14	15
2014	EC	36	38	9	7	7	4	77	14	45
2014	EC-06	20	40	10	10	10	10	67	22	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	34	44	10	5	7	0	78	12	41
2020	EC-06	33	53	7	7	0	0	87	7	15
2019	EC	55	33	4	6	2	0	88	8	51
2019	EC-05	77	23	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	29	7	14	0	0	79	14	14
2017	EC	40	41	7	7	2	2	83	10	43
2017	EC-06	48	33	7	7	7	0	80	13	15
2014	EC	57	29	5	5	5	0	86	9	44
2014	EC-06	58	26	5	0	11	0	84	11	19

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	EC	59	24	2	7	7	0	0	83	15	41
2020	EC-06	60	20	0	7	13	0	0	80	20	15
2019	EC	57	31	6	6	0	0	0	88	6	51
2019	EC-05	77	23	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	57	29	7	7	0	0	0	86	7	14
2018	EC	43	38	3	8	5	0	3	83	14	37
2018	EC-06	38	38	0	15	0	0	8	83	17	13
2017	EC	37	39	7	3	9	2	3	80	13	43
2017	EC-06	40	33	0	8	20	0	0	72	28	15
2014	EC	40	40	9	4	7	0	0	80	11	45
2014	EC-06	25	45	15	10	5	0	0	70	15	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	29	15	7	10	68	17	41
2020	EC-06	33	33	20	0	13	67	13	15
2019	EC	26	50	12	8	4	76	12	50
2019	EC-05	31	38	15	15	0	69	15	13
2019	EC-06	29	50	14	7	0	79	7	14
2018	EC	35	38	16	5	5	73	11	37
2018	EC-06	46	38	0	8	8	85	15	13
2017	EC	28	51	11	2	7	80	9	43
2017	EC-06	35	39	13	7	7	74	13	15
2014	EC	26	31	22	13	7	58	20	45
2014	EC-06	25	20	25	20	10	45	30	20

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	EC	39	41	10	7	2	0	0	80	10	41
2020	EC-06	27	53	7	7	7	0	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	42	40	4	14	0	0	0	82	14	50
2019	EC-05	50	42	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	12
2019	EC-06	43	36	7	14	0	0	0	79	14	14
2018	EC	32	41	5	11	11	0	0	73	22	37
2018	EC-06	31	38	8	15	8	0	0	69	23	13
2017	EC	26	51	7	7	9	0	0	77	16	43
2017	EC-06	35	33	7	7	20	0	0	67	26	15
2014	EC	29	24	20	13	7	4	2	57	22	45
2014	EC-06	25	20	25	20	5	5	0	47	26	20

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	EC	22	59	10	5	5	0	80	10	41
2020	EC-06	13	67	7	7	7	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	39	39	12	2	8	0	78	10	51
2019	EC-05	54	23	15	0	8	0	77	8	13
2019	EC-06	43	50	7	0	0	0	93	0	14
2018	EC	31	42	8	6	11	3	74	17	36
2018	EC-06	31	46	15	0	8	0	77	8	13
2017	EC	19	58	12	5	7	0	77	11	43
2017	EC-06	22	59	7	7	7	0	80	13	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	37	49	5	7	2	85	10	41
2020	EC-06	40	53	7	0	0	93	0	15
2019	EC	53	33	6	6	2	86	8	51
2019	EC-05	54	38	8	0	0	92	0	13
2019	EC-06	79	14	7	0	0	93	0	14
2018	EC	35	46	5	5	8	81	14	37
2018	EC-06	46	46	0	0	8	92	8	13
2017	EC	29	64	5	2	0	93	2	42
2017	EC-06	35	52	13	0	0	87	0	15
2014	EC	36	44	13	2	4	80	7	45
2014	EC-06	30	40	25	0	5	70	5	20

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	EC	34	41	15	5	5	0	76	10	41
2020	EC-06	20	60	7	0	13	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	41	33	8	12	6	0	75	18	51
2019	EC-05	62	15	8	15	0	0	77	15	13
2019	EC-06	36	43	0	14	7	0	79	21	14
2018	EC	32	38	8	16	5	0	70	22	37
2018	EC-06	38	23	8	23	8	0	62	31	13
2017	EC	14	59	2	11	11	2	74	23	43
2017	EC-06	14	54	0	13	20	0	67	33	15

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	37	37	12	7	7	0	73	15	41
2020	EC-06	33	47	7	7	7	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	48	28	18	6	0	0	76	6	50
2019	EC-05	46	15	23	15	0	0	62	15	13
2019	EC-06	50	36	14	0	0	0	86	0	14
2018	EC	43	30	16	5	5	0	73	11	37
2018	EC-06	46	31	15	0	8	0	77	8	13
2017	EC	40	42	11	2	5	0	82	7	43
2017	EC-06	35	52	7	0	7	0	87	7	15
2014	EC	49	22	18	2	7	2	73	9	45
2014	EC-06	55	5	20	5	10	5	63	16	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	34	37	12	12	5	0	71	17	41
2020	EC-06	27	47	0	20	7	0	73	27	15
2019	EC	37	31	20	10	2	0	69	12	51
2019	EC-05	38	38	8	15	0	0	77	15	13
2019	EC-06	43	29	21	7	0	0	71	7	14
2018	EC	30	49	8	5	5	3	81	11	37
2018	EC-06	38	31	8	15	8	0	69	23	13
2017	EC	32	50	5	7	7	0	81	14	42
2017	EC-06	30	49	7	7	7	0	79	14	14
2014	EC	20	42	11	13	13	0	62	27	45
2014	EC-06	20	35	15	10	20	0	55	30	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	44	10	2	5	83	7	41
2020	EC-06	27	60	7	0	7	87	7	15
2019	EC	40	28	22	8	2	68	10	50
2019	EC-05	54	15	31	0	0	69	0	13
2019	EC-06	43	21	14	21	0	64	21	14
2018	EC	38	38	8	8	8	76	16	37
2018	EC-06	54	15	8	8	15	69	23	13
2017	EC	39	31	12	9	9	70	19	42
2017	EC-06	34	33	13	13	7	67	20	15
2014	EC	25	33	11	20	11	58	31	45
2014	EC-06	25	25	20	15	15	50	30	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	29	49	12	5	5	0	78	10	41
2020	EC-06	20	67	7	0	7	0	87	7	15
2019	EC	26	56	14	0	2	2	84	2	50
2019	EC-05	23	54	23	0	0	0	77	0	13
2019	EC-06	36	50	7	0	0	7	92	0	14
2018	EC	30	38	19	5	5	3	69	11	37
2018	EC-06	31	46	8	0	8	8	83	8	13
2017	EC	21	47	19	5	7	2	69	12	43
2017	EC-06	7	52	21	7	7	7	64	14	15
2014	EC	25	40	13	18	4	0	64	22	45
2014	EC-06	15	50	10	20	5	0	65	25	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	32	44	7	10	7	0	76	17	41
2020	EC-06	33	47	7	0	13	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	41	37	14	6	0	2	80	6	51
2019	EC-05	38	38	15	8	0	0	77	8	13
2019	EC-06	36	43	7	7	0	7	85	8	14
2018	EC	46	27	11	11	5	0	73	16	37
2018	EC-06	46	31	0	15	8	0	77	23	13
2017	EC	33	42	11	9	5	0	75	14	43
2017	EC-06	35	26	20	13	7	0	61	20	15
2014	EC	33	24	25	11	4	2	59	16	45
2014	EC-06	25	20	30	15	5	5	47	21	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	46	34	7	7	5	0	80	12	41
2020	EC-06	40	33	0	20	7	0	73	27	15
2019	EC	60	32	4	4	0	0	92	4	50
2019	EC-05	69	23	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	EC-06	57	29	7	7	0	0	86	7	14
2018	EC	43	38	11	5	0	3	83	6	37
2018	EC-06	38	38	8	8	0	8	83	8	13
2017	EC	49	37	7	5	2	0	86	7	43
2017	EC-06	47	40	0	7	7	0	87	13	15
2014	EC	47	33	16	2	0	2	82	2	45
2014	EC-06	55	40	0	0	0	5	100	0	20

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	EC	7	24	37	17	15	0	0	32	32	41
2020	EC-06	13	20	40	13	13	0	0	27	33	15
2019	EC	4	20	37	25	14	0	0	39	24	51
2019	EC-05	8	8	46	23	15	0	0	38	15	13
2019	EC-06	0	21	36	29	14	0	0	43	21	14
2018	EC	14	8	39	11	17	6	6	31	25	36
2018	EC-06	15	0	38	23	8	8	8	36	18	13
2017	EC	7	31	45	10	2	2	2	13	40	42
2017	EC-06	0	50	42	8	0	0	0	8	50	14
2014	EC	11	22	38	18	9	0	2	27	34	45
2014	EC-06	10	20	40	25	5	0	0	30	30	20

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	EC	12	2	22	34	27	2	0	63	15	41
2020	EC-06	13	0	33	33	20	0	0	53	13	15
2019	EC	6	14	25	27	25	2	0	54	20	51
2019	EC-05	0	15	38	23	23	0	0	46	15	13
2019	EC-06	0	7	21	43	21	7	0	69	8	14
2018	EC	8	14	22	30	16	5	5	52	24	37
2018	EC-06	15	0	31	38	8	8	0	50	17	13
2017	EC	14	24	31	17	5	7	2	24	42	42
2017	EC-06	14	36	35	15	0	0	0	15	50	14
2014	EC	9	18	35	18	16	0	4	35	28	45
2014	EC-06	10	10	45	25	10	0	0	35	20	20

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	EC	12	24	37	12	15	0	0	27	37	41
2020	EC-06	13	40	33	0	13	0	0	13	53	15
2019	EC	22	24	24	18	14	0	0	31	45	51
2019	EC-05	23	15	23	15	23	0	0	38	38	13
2019	EC-06	14	29	36	14	7	0	0	21	43	14
2018	EC	8	38	30	8	11	3	3	20	49	37
2018	EC-06	0	54	31	0	8	0	8	8	58	13
2017	EC	14	31	27	24	0	2	2	25	47	42
2017	EC-06	14	50	29	7	0	0	0	7	64	14
2014	EC	18	40	26	7	4	0	4	12	61	45
2014	EC-06	10	50	30	5	5	0	0	10	60	20

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	EC	12	15	32	22	20	0	0	41	27	41
2020	EC-06	20	27	47	0	7	0	0	7	47	15
2019	EC	4	10	25	35	25	0	0	61	14	51
2019	EC-05	8	0	8	62	23	0	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	0	14	36	29	21	0	0	50	14	14
2018	EC	3	19	24	27	19	5	3	50	24	37
2018	EC-06	8	23	31	15	15	0	8	33	33	13
2017	EC	3	24	38	21	7	5	2	31	28	42
2017	EC-06	0	35	50	15	0	0	0	15	35	14
2014	EC	2	20	26	27	18	0	7	48	24	45
2014	EC-06	5	20	20	45	5	0	5	53	26	20

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	EC	15	15	22	27	20	0	2	48	30	41
2020	EC-06	33	13	27	13	7	0	7	21	50	15
2019	EC	4	12	24	28	26	4	2	57	17	50
2019	EC-05	0	15	8	31	38	0	8	75	17	13
2019	EC-06	0	7	43	21	21	7	0	46	8	14
2018	EC	11	16	16	30	22	3	3	54	29	37
2018	EC-06	15	8	31	23	15	0	8	42	25	13
2017	EC	17	21	24	22	7	7	2	32	42	42
2017	EC-06	29	14	28	22	0	7	0	23	47	14
2014	EC	4	20	36	13	18	2	7	34	27	45
2014	EC-06	0	20	40	25	10	5	0	37	21	20

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	EC	0	17	27	27	24	2	2	54	18	41
2020	EC-06	0	13	27	33	20	0	7	57	14	15
2019	EC	12	12	18	26	24	8	0	54	26	50
2019	EC-05	8	8	15	31	38	0	0	69	15	13
2019	EC-06	8	8	15	31	23	15	0	64	18	13
2018	EC	11	24	24	22	14	3	3	37	37	37
2018	EC-06	8	15	31	31	8	0	8	42	25	13
2017	EC	23	26	36	5	3	5	2	8	53	42
2017	EC-06	21	28	43	8	0	0	0	8	49	14
2014	EC	7	16	36	21	14	0	7	37	24	44
2014	EC-06	0	25	30	40	0	0	5	42	26	20

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	EC	12	15	32	27	15	0	0	41	27	41
2020	EC-06	13	33	27	13	13	0	0	27	47	15
2019	EC	18	16	24	24	18	2	0	42	34	51
2019	EC-05	8	8	38	23	23	0	0	46	15	13
2019	EC-06	14	21	21	21	14	7	0	38	38	14
2018	EC	14	14	35	16	16	3	3	34	29	37
2018	EC-06	8	8	46	23	8	0	8	33	17	13
2017	EC	7	28	29	20	2	7	7	26	41	42
2017	EC-06	7	26	34	14	0	7	13	17	40	15
2014	EC	18	22	33	11	9	2	4	22	43	45
2014	EC-06	20	20	30	15	10	5	0	26	42	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	2	24	44	22	7	29	27	41
2020	EC-06	0	33	47	7	13	20	33	15
2019	EC	18	22	32	22	6	28	40	50
2019	EC-05	31	8	31	23	8	31	38	13
2019	EC-06	15	23	15	38	8	46	38	13

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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	EC	24	37	15	7	5	5	7	69	14	41
2020	EC-06	20	47	20	0	13	0	0	67	13	15
2019	EC	39	33	14	2	8	4	0	76	10	51
2019	EC-05	46	23	15	8	8	0	0	69	15	13
2019	EC-06	29	43	14	0	14	0	0	71	14	14
2018	EC	22	30	14	11	14	8	3	58	27	37
2018	EC-06	23	23	8	23	23	0	0	46	46	13
2017	EC	24	36	14	5	14	7	0	65	20	42
2017	EC-06	28	33	13	7	20	0	0	61	26	15
2014	EC	22	25	18	20	11	2	2	49	33	45
2014	EC-06	15	30	15	25	5	5	5	50	33	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	34	5	7	5	0	83	12	41
2020	EC-06	27	47	13	7	7	0	73	13	15
2019	EC	49	35	4	8	4	0	84	12	51
2019	EC-05	62	31	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	EC-06	43	43	0	7	7	0	86	14	14
2018	EC	38	32	3	24	3	0	70	27	37
2018	EC-06	23	23	0	46	8	0	46	54	13
2017	EC	40	26	7	14	11	2	67	26	43
2017	EC-06	48	13	7	13	20	0	61	33	15
2014	EC	38	20	13	18	11	0	58	29	45
2014	EC-06	30	20	15	20	15	0	50	35	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	37	10	2	2	0	85	5	41
2020	EC-06	40	47	0	7	7	0	87	13	15
2019	EC	59	35	4	2	0	0	94	2	51
2019	EC-05	69	31	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	36	7	7	0	0	86	7	14
2018	EC	41	38	5	16	0	0	78	16	37
2018	EC-06	31	46	0	23	0	0	77	23	13
2017	EC	30	53	11	0	2	2	86	2	43
2017	EC-06	28	46	20	0	7	0	74	7	15
2014	EC	38	40	4	9	7	2	79	16	45
2014	EC-06	20	50	10	10	5	5	74	16	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	32	12	2	2	0	83	5	41
2020	EC-06	47	40	7	0	7	0	87	7	15
2019	EC	45	35	10	8	0	2	82	8	51
2019	EC-05	54	31	8	8	0	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	36	50	7	7	0	0	86	7	14
2018	EC	49	30	14	3	5	0	78	8	37
2018	EC-06	46	23	15	8	8	0	69	15	13

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	EC	39	29	12	7	5	2	5	74	13	41
2020	EC-06	27	47	7	7	7	7	0	79	14	15

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	61	29	7	0	2	90	2	41
2020	EC-06	67	27	0	0	7	93	7	15
2019	EC	55	33	2	4	6	88	10	51
2019	EC-05	62	31	0	8	0	92	8	13
2019	EC-06	57	36	7	0	0	93	0	14

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	EC	51	37	5	2	2	0	2	90	5	41
2020	EC-06	47	40	0	0	7	0	7	93	7	15
2019	EC	47	33	6	10	4	0	0	80	14	51
2019	EC-05	62	31	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	36	7	7	0	0	0	86	7	14
2018	EC	46	32	0	14	8	0	0	78	22	37
2018	EC-06	38	23	0	31	8	0	0	62	38	13
2017	EC	38	39	0	11	7	5	0	81	19	43
2017	EC-06	35	26	0	26	13	0	0	61	39	15
2014	EC	31	31	9	20	9	0	0	62	29	45
2014	EC-06	25	35	15	20	5	0	0	60	25	20

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	EC	61	27	7	0	5	0	0	88	5	41
2020	EC-06	53	27	7	0	13	0	0	80	13	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	54	32	10	2	2	85	5	41
2020	EC-06	47	33	7	7	7	80	13	15
2019	EC	44	34	10	10	2	78	12	50
2019	EC-05	54	31	8	8	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	29	57	0	14	0	86	14	14
2018	EC	46	35	8	5	5	81	11	37
2018	EC-06	31	38	8	15	8	69	23	13
2017	EC	47	35	7	7	5	82	11	43
2017	EC-06	41	26	13	7	13	67	20	15
2014	EC	33	27	16	11	13	60	25	45
2014	EC-06	30	30	25	15	0	60	15	20

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	EC	44	56	41
2020	EC-06	47	53	15

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	EC	59	20	5	7	0	2	7	86	8	41
2020	EC-06	53	13	13	13	0	0	7	71	14	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	54	41	0	2	2	0	95	5	41
2020	EC-06	60	33	0	0	7	0	93	7	15
2019	EC	53	25	6	16	0	0	78	16	51
2019	EC-05	69	31	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	29	7	14	0	0	79	14	14
2018	EC	43	35	0	14	8	0	78	22	37
2018	EC-06	31	31	0	23	15	0	62	38	13
2017	EC	54	23	0	11	9	2	79	21	43
2017	EC-06	41	20	0	20	20	0	61	39	15
2014	EC	31	27	11	20	11	0	58	31	45
2014	EC-06	25	30	20	20	5	0	55	25	20

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	46	29	10	7	2	5	79	10	41
2020	EC-06	33	47	7	7	0	7	86	7	15
2019	EC	37	33	20	4	4	2	72	8	51
2019	EC-05	31	38	23	0	8	0	69	8	13
2019	EC-06	21	43	29	7	0	0	64	7	14
2018	EC	38	32	19	0	3	8	76	3	37
2018	EC-06	46	46	0	0	8	0	92	8	13
2017	EC	23	37	12	7	7	14	70	16	43
2017	EC-06	27	39	15	7	7	7	71	14	15
2014	EC	33	24	16	7	2	18	70	11	45
2014	EC-06	25	30	20	0	5	20	69	6	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	37	12	2	7	2	78	10	41
2020	EC-06	27	47	13	7	0	7	79	7	15
2019	EC	27	49	12	4	6	2	78	10	51
2019	EC-05	23	62	8	8	0	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	21	57	7	7	7	0	79	14	14
2018	EC	41	30	19	3	5	3	72	8	37
2018	EC-06	46	38	8	0	8	0	85	8	13
2017	EC	26	47	9	7	5	7	78	12	43
2017	EC-06	26	54	0	13	0	7	86	14	15
2014	EC	38	17	18	16	9	2	57	25	45
2014	EC-06	25	30	25	15	5	0	55	20	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	22	10	17	7	5	64	26	41
2020	EC-06	27	20	13	33	0	7	50	36	15
2019	EC	24	43	10	12	8	4	69	20	51
2019	EC-05	23	38	15	15	8	0	62	23	13
2019	EC-06	21	36	14	29	0	0	57	29	14
2018	EC	32	30	19	11	5	3	64	17	37
2018	EC-06	38	38	15	0	8	0	77	8	13
2017	EC	14	45	9	18	7	7	63	27	43
2017	EC-06	20	48	7	13	7	7	72	21	15
2014	EC	22	22	16	25	11	4	46	37	45
2014	EC-06	15	20	20	35	5	5	37	42	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	37	34	12	10	7	0	71	17	41
2020	EC-06	27	47	7	20	0	0	73	20	15
2019	EC	18	39	24	6	12	2	58	18	51
2019	EC-05	23	38	23	0	15	0	62	15	13
2019	EC-06	14	36	29	14	7	0	50	21	14
2018	EC	14	41	16	16	5	8	59	24	37
2018	EC-06	23	31	15	15	8	8	58	25	13
2017	EC	22	41	9	16	9	2	65	26	43
2017	EC-06	22	46	0	26	7	0	67	33	15
2014	EC	22	29	13	22	11	2	52	34	45
2014	EC-06	15	25	20	30	10	0	40	40	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	78	17	0	5	95	5	41
2020	EC-06	87	7	0	7	93	7	15
2019	EC	78	18	2	2	96	2	51
2019	EC-05	69	23	0	8	92	8	13
2019	EC-06	100	0	0	0	100	0	14

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	29	49	7	12	2	0	78	15	41
2020	EC-06	33	53	0	13	0	0	87	13	15
2019	EC	33	41	12	6	6	2	76	12	51
2019	EC-05	46	23	23	0	8	0	69	8	13
2019	EC-06	43	43	0	14	0	0	86	14	14
2018	EC	32	49	8	3	8	0	81	11	37
2018	EC-06	31	54	8	0	8	0	85	8	13
2017	EC	23	44	9	14	7	2	69	21	43
2017	EC-06	20	60	7	7	7	0	80	13	15
2014	EC	29	40	16	11	4	0	69	16	45
2014	EC-06	25	45	15	10	5	0	70	15	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	20	39	20	12	7	2	60	20	41
2020	EC-06	20	20	33	13	7	7	43	21	15
2019	EC	16	39	27	10	4	4	57	14	51
2019	EC-05	15	38	38	8	0	0	54	8	13
2019	EC-06	21	29	29	21	0	0	50	21	14

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	EC	46	37	5	7	5	0	0	83	12	41
2020	EC-06	40	47	7	0	7	0	0	87	7	15
2019	EC	33	41	16	10	0	0	0	75	10	51
2019	EC-05	54	23	23	0	0	0	0	77	0	13
2019	EC-06	36	50	7	7	0	0	0	86	7	14
2018	EC	32	24	19	14	0	5	5	64	15	37
2018	EC-06	31	38	0	15	0	0	15	82	18	13
2017	EC	26	31	27	7	5	5	0	59	12	43
2017	EC-06	28	33	26	0	7	7	0	65	7	15
2014	EC	36	33	11	11	7	0	2	71	18	45
2014	EC-06	30	35	10	15	5	0	5	68	21	20

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	EC	37	44	10	5	2	2	0	83	8	41
2020	EC-06	40	40	7	0	7	7	0	86	7	15
2019	EC	33	37	20	6	2	2	0	72	8	51
2019	EC-05	38	23	31	8	0	0	0	62	8	13
2019	EC-06	36	29	29	0	0	7	0	69	0	14
2018	EC	38	46	14	0	0	0	3	86	0	37
2018	EC-06	38	46	8	0	0	0	8	92	0	13

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	EC	27	29	20	7	15	2	0	58	23	41
2020	EC-06	13	40	27	7	13	0	0	53	20	15
2019	EC	20	22	18	16	6	16	4	51	27	51
2019	EC-05	38	8	23	15	8	8	0	50	25	13
2019	EC-06	21	14	21	7	14	14	7	45	27	14
2018	EC	22	22	16	16	5	14	5	53	27	37
2018	EC-06	15	31	8	23	8	8	8	55	36	13
2017	EC	7	35	14	20	16	7	0	46	40	43
2017	EC-06	7	34	0	20	33	7	0	44	56	15
2014	EC	16	25	24	16	16	4	0	42	33	45
2014	EC-06	10	15	25	25	20	5	0	26	47	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	32	41	12	10	5	0	73	15	41
2020	EC-06	7	60	20	7	7	0	67	13	15
2019	EC	27	27	20	16	8	2	56	24	51
2019	EC-05	54	15	23	0	0	8	75	0	13
2019	EC-06	29	29	29	7	7	0	57	14	14
2018	EC	22	38	16	14	5	5	63	20	37
2018	EC-06	15	38	8	23	8	8	58	33	13
2017	EC	26	30	14	16	7	7	60	24	43
2017	EC-06	20	20	21	20	13	7	43	35	15
2014	EC	27	24	20	13	16	0	51	29	45
2014	EC-06	20	15	30	20	15	0	35	35	20

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	EC	37	20	10	10	20	2	2	59	31	41
2020	EC-06	20	27	7	13	27	0	7	50	43	15
2019	EC	22	25	18	14	20	0	2	48	34	51
2019	EC-05	38	31	23	0	8	0	0	69	8	13
2019	EC-06	7	21	14	21	36	0	0	29	57	14
2018	EC	16	22	16	24	16	5	0	40	43	37
2018	EC-06	15	15	15	31	23	0	0	31	54	13
2017	EC	7	19	12	25	32	2	2	27	60	43
2017	EC-06	0	14	7	26	47	0	7	15	78	15
2014	EC	16	7	22	25	27	2	2	23	54	45
2014	EC-06	10	5	10	35	35	0	5	16	74	20

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	EC	49	12	17	5	10	0	7	66	16	41
2020	EC-06	33	13	7	0	27	0	20	58	33	15
2019	EC	57	22	8	4	4	2	4	83	8	51
2019	EC-05	69	31	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	7	14	14	14	0	0	57	29	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	46	24	5	12	5	7	76	18	41
2020	EC-06	53	13	7	7	7	13	77	15	15
2019	EC	61	22	10	2	4	2	84	6	51
2019	EC-05	85	15	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	64	29	7	0	0	0	93	0	14

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	EC	78	7	2	2	5	0	5	90	8	41
2020	EC-06	80	0	0	0	7	0	13	92	8	15
2019	EC	74	6	6	4	4	4	2	85	9	50
2019	EC-05	85	8	0	0	0	8	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	14	7	14	7	7	0	69	23	14

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 very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	73	15	2	2	7	95	3	41
2020	EC-06	73	7	0	7	13	92	8	15
2019	EC	80	10	0	2	8	98	2	50
2019	EC-05	77	15	0	0	8	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	86	14	0	0	0	100	0	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	29	51	7	7	5	0	80	12	41
2020	EC-06	13	73	0	7	7	0	87	13	15
2019	EC	18	54	16	4	6	2	73	10	50
2019	EC-05	17	42	25	8	8	0	58	17	12
2019	EC-06	21	57	21	0	0	0	79	0	14
2018	EC	35	43	5	5	5	5	83	11	37
2018	EC-06	31	46	0	8	15	0	77	23	13
2017	EC	29	32	21	7	7	5	64	14	43
2017	EC-06	28	40	13	7	13	0	67	20	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	50	35	5	3	8	0	85	10	40
2020	EC-06	47	40	7	0	7	0	87	7	15
2019	EC	38	36	16	8	2	0	74	10	50
2019	EC-05	46	31	23	0	0	0	77	0	13
2019	EC-06	29	43	21	7	0	0	71	7	14
2018	EC	54	32	5	8	0	0	86	8	37
2018	EC-06	62	23	0	15	0	0	85	15	13
2017	EC	43	39	5	5	7	2	84	12	43
2017	EC-06	41	33	7	7	13	0	74	20	15
2014	EC	42	24	18	11	2	2	68	14	45
2014	EC-06	40	25	25	10	0	0	65	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	39	5	2	2	2	90	5	41
2020	EC-06	40	53	0	0	7	0	93	7	15
2019	EC	47	33	12	2	2	4	84	4	51
2019	EC-05	46	31	23	0	0	0	77	0	13
2019	EC-06	43	36	14	7	0	0	79	7	14
2018	EC	49	30	14	3	3	3	81	6	37
2018	EC-06	54	31	0	8	8	0	85	15	13
2017	EC	35	37	11	0	11	5	76	12	43
2017	EC-06	41	33	0	0	26	0	74	26	15
2014	EC	42	29	13	7	2	7	76	10	45
2014	EC-06	35	30	20	15	0	0	65	15	20

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	EC	39	41	7	0	5	5	2	87	5	41
2020	EC-06	40	47	0	0	7	7	0	93	7	15

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	EC	37	27	7	15	7	2	5	68	24	41
2020	EC-06	33	20	13	27	7	0	0	53	33	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	54	32	10	2	2	0	85	5	41
2020	EC-06	47	47	0	0	7	0	93	7	15
2019	EC	53	31	6	6	2	2	86	8	51
2019	EC-05	46	31	23	0	0	0	77	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	43	0	7	0	0	93	7	14
2018	EC	46	43	8	0	3	0	89	3	37
2018	EC-06	46	46	0	0	8	0	92	8	13
2017	EC	35	42	14	0	9	0	77	9	43
2017	EC-06	27	34	20	0	20	0	61	20	15
2014	EC	47	29	16	2	7	0	75	9	45
2014	EC-06	35	35	20	5	5	0	70	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	41	34	5	7	7	5	79	15	41
2020	EC-06	33	33	7	7	7	13	77	15	15
2019	EC	35	35	14	14	2	0	71	16	51
2019	EC-05	23	54	15	8	0	0	77	8	13
2019	EC-06	36	29	21	14	0	0	64	14	14
2018	EC	35	30	14	19	3	0	65	22	37
2018	EC-06	31	31	8	23	8	0	62	31	13
2017	EC	29	26	23	7	14	2	56	21	43
2017	EC-06	28	13	26	7	26	0	41	33	15
2014	EC	20	38	9	22	11	0	58	33	45
2014	EC-06	15	30	10	35	10	0	45	45	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	41	39	7	10	2	80	12	41
2020	EC-06	27	53	7	13	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	35	41	12	4	8	76	12	51
2019	EC-05	23	62	8	8	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	36	36	21	0	7	71	7	14
2018	EC	41	27	11	19	3	68	22	37
2018	EC-06	38	23	8	23	8	62	31	13
2017	EC	26	42	16	5	11	68	16	43
2017	EC-06	28	13	26	13	20	41	33	15
2014	EC	25	33	13	20	9	58	29	45
2014	EC-06	15	30	20	25	10	45	35	20

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	EC	27	32	12	15	10	5	0	62	26	41
2020	EC-06	27	27	20	13	7	7	0	57	21	15
2019	EC	29	16	20	6	27	2	0	46	34	51
2019	EC-05	31	15	31	0	23	0	0	46	23	13
2019	EC-06	29	21	0	7	36	7	0	54	46	14
2018	EC	19	27	14	22	16	3	0	47	39	37
2018	EC-06	38	8	8	15	31	0	0	46	46	13
2017	EC	15	32	5	16	27	2	2	50	46	43
2017	EC-06	15	20	0	26	33	0	7	37	63	15
2014	EC	22	16	9	22	29	2	0	39	52	45
2014	EC-06	20	10	10	25	35	0	0	30	60	20

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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	EC	37	34	29	41
2020	EC-06	40	33	27	15
2019	EC	55	25	20	51
2019	EC-05	54	15	31	13
2019	EC-06	50	43	7	14
2018	EC	38	30	32	37
2018	EC-06	54	38	8	13
2017	EC	53	21	26	43
2017	EC-06	54	20	26	15
2014	EC	62	11	26	45
2014	EC-06	65	10	25	20

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	EC	13	7	80	0	0	0	15
2019	EC	4	18	68	4	4	4	28
2018	EC	0	0	86	0	0	14	14
2017	EC	9	4	83	0	0	4	23
2014	EC	11	4	71	11	9999	4	28
2014	EC-06	8	0	77	15	9999	0	13

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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
2018	EC	16	84	37

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	EC	17	20	17	7	2	34	2	58	15	41
2020	EC-06	13	20	27	0	7	33	0	50	10	15
2019	EC	12	18	20	2	0	37	12	58	4	51
2019	EC-05	15	15	38	0	0	31	0	44	0	13
2019	EC-06	21	7	14	7	0	36	14	57	14	14
2018	EC	14	22	14	11	5	27	8	54	25	37
2018	EC-06	8	23	8	23	8	23	8	44	44	13
2017	EC	12	19	7	19	11	30	2	45	45	43
2017	EC-06	7	20	13	34	13	14	0	30	55	15
2014	EC	18	13	15	13	9	27	4	45	32	45
2014	EC-06	15	5	20	10	5	40	5	36	27	20

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	EC	34	34	10	7	2	12	0	78	11	41
2020	EC-06	33	27	13	7	7	13	0	69	15	15
2019	EC	33	43	12	2	2	8	0	83	4	51
2019	EC-05	46	38	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	EC-06	29	50	14	7	0	0	0	79	7	14
2018	EC	32	38	5	8	3	11	3	81	13	37
2018	EC-06	31	38	0	15	8	8	0	75	25	13
2017	EC	26	30	12	5	11	16	0	67	19	43
2017	EC-06	20	33	21	7	13	7	0	57	21	15
2014	EC	25	26	11	13	9	16	0	60	26	45
2014	EC-06	20	25	10	20	5	20	0	56	31	20

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Discrimination

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

Question 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
2019	EC	12	88	50

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	EC	20	24	12	5	5	32	2	67	15	41
2020	EC-06	20	13	27	0	13	27	0	45	18	15
2019	EC	10	22	16	2	2	37	12	62	8	51
2019	EC-05	15	31	31	0	0	23	0	60	0	13
2019	EC-06	7	7	14	7	7	36	21	33	33	14
2018	EC	16	14	16	3	5	38	8	55	15	37
2018	EC-06	15	15	8	8	8	31	15	57	29	13
2017	EC	14	16	20	5	7	38	0	49	18	43
2017	EC-06	13	26	13	7	13	28	0	55	27	15
2014	EC	20	9	18	4	11	29	9	46	25	45
2014	EC-06	10	10	20	0	5	45	10	44	11	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	34	39	10	0	5	12	83	6	41
2020	EC-06	33	33	7	0	13	13	77	15	15
2019	EC	35	37	14	0	4	10	80	4	51
2019	EC-05	38	31	31	0	0	0	69	0	13
2019	EC-06	29	43	14	0	7	7	77	8	14
2018	EC	43	27	5	3	5	16	84	10	37
2018	EC-06	46	23	0	8	8	15	82	18	13
2017	EC	26	35	11	2	5	21	77	9	43
2017	EC-06	28	46	7	7	7	7	79	14	15
2014	EC	27	22	20	2	11	18	59	16	45
2014	EC-06	15	30	30	0	5	20	56	6	20

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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	EC	41	20	22	5	12	0	0	61	17	41
2020	EC-06	47	0	20	7	27	0	0	47	33	15

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	EC	20	44	22	10	2	0	2	65	13	41
2020	EC-06	13	33	27	13	7	0	7	50	21	15
2019	EC	31	20	16	18	14	0	2	52	32	51
2019	EC-05	31	15	23	15	15	0	0	46	31	13
2019	EC-06	29	21	0	21	21	0	7	54	46	14
2018	EC	19	24	16	19	19	0	3	44	39	37
2018	EC-06	15	15	15	15	38	0	0	31	54	13
2017	EC	25	26	12	16	19	2	0	52	36	43
2017	EC-06	20	40	15	13	13	0	0	59	26	15

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	EC	15	46	15	12	12	0	0	61	24	41
2020	EC-06	13	33	27	7	20	0	0	47	27	15
2019	EC	35	37	16	4	8	0	0	73	12	51
2019	EC-05	54	31	8	0	8	0	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	29	36	21	0	14	0	0	64	14	14
2018	EC	27	27	24	16	3	0	3	56	19	37
2018	EC-06	23	38	8	23	8	0	0	62	31	13
2017	EC	20	30	18	19	7	5	0	53	27	43
2017	EC-06	13	33	13	13	21	7	0	50	36	15

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	EC	25	28	25	10	13	0	0	53	23	40
2020	EC-06	7	20	47	7	20	0	0	27	27	15
2019	EC	37	39	6	12	6	0	0	76	18	51
2019	EC-05	46	38	0	0	15	0	0	85	15	13
2019	EC-06	29	43	0	29	0	0	0	71	29	14
2018	EC	27	19	27	16	5	0	5	49	23	37
2018	EC-06	23	15	23	15	15	0	8	42	33	13
2017	EC	18	28	30	12	7	2	2	49	19	43
2017	EC-06	13	33	34	13	7	0	0	46	20	15

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	EC	28	23	20	8	13	8	3	56	22	40
2020	EC-06	13	20	20	13	20	7	7	38	38	15
2019	EC	46	34	6	8	4	0	2	82	12	50
2019	EC-05	50	33	0	8	8	0	0	83	17	12
2019	EC-06	50	29	0	21	0	0	0	79	21	14
2018	EC	32	22	16	19	5	0	5	57	26	37
2018	EC-06	23	38	15	8	8	0	8	67	17	13
2017	EC	20	19	33	7	12	5	5	43	21	43
2017	EC-06	13	27	33	7	15	0	7	43	23	15

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	EC	37	32	12	7	7	0	5	72	15	41
2020	EC-06	27	27	13	7	13	0	13	62	23	15
2019	EC	71	16	8	6	0	0	0	86	6	51
2019	EC-05	69	15	8	8	0	0	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	71	7	7	14	0	0	0	79	14	14
2018	EC	51	16	16	3	3	0	11	76	6	37
2018	EC-06	38	15	15	0	8	0	23	70	10	13
2017	EC	42	42	2	2	2	2	7	92	5	43
2017	EC-06	26	48	7	0	7	0	13	85	7	15

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	EC	22	24	22	12	20	0	0	46	32	41
2020	EC-06	20	20	33	0	27	0	0	40	27	15
2019	EC	55	12	16	12	6	0	0	67	18	51
2019	EC-05	54	23	15	8	0	0	0	77	8	13
2019	EC-06	50	0	21	14	14	0	0	50	29	14
2018	EC	30	22	19	19	5	0	5	54	26	37
2018	EC-06	23	8	15	31	15	0	8	33	50	13
2017	EC	21	28	20	18	10	2	0	51	28	43
2017	EC-06	7	33	13	26	21	0	0	40	47	15

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	EC	32	22	12	17	12	0	5	56	31	41
2020	EC-06	27	13	7	7	33	0	13	46	46	15

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	EC	37	32	22	5	2	0	2	70	8	41
2020	EC-06	33	40	13	0	7	0	7	79	7	15
2019	EC	31	37	20	8	4	0	0	69	12	51
2019	EC-05	15	54	23	8	0	0	0	69	8	13
2019	EC-06	36	29	14	14	7	0	0	64	21	14
2018	EC	22	36	31	6	6	0	0	58	11	36
2018	EC-06	17	33	33	8	8	0	0	50	17	12
2017	EC	21	36	18	16	5	2	2	59	21	43
2017	EC-06	21	27	20	26	7	0	0	48	33	15

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	EC	27	39	17	12	5	0	0	66	17	41
2020	EC-06	20	47	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	15
2019	EC	24	38	26	6	6	0	0	62	12	50
2019	EC-05	31	38	23	0	8	0	0	69	8	13
2019	EC-06	21	43	21	14	0	0	0	64	14	14
2018	EC	19	39	19	11	8	0	3	60	20	36
2018	EC-06	15	31	31	15	0	0	8	50	17	13
2017	EC	9	33	31	14	9	2	2	44	24	43
2017	EC-06	0	27	47	20	7	0	0	27	26	15

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	EC	32	34	15	10	10	0	0	66	20	41
2020	EC-06	20	47	7	20	7	0	0	67	27	15
2019	EC	27	33	18	16	6	0	0	61	22	51
2019	EC-05	38	23	31	0	8	0	0	62	8	13
2019	EC-06	21	36	14	29	0	0	0	57	29	14
2018	EC	19	46	14	8	14	0	0	65	22	37
2018	EC-06	8	54	15	8	15	0	0	62	23	13
2017	EC	16	35	16	16	11	2	2	54	29	43
2017	EC-06	7	28	26	26	7	0	7	37	35	15

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	EC	51	24	10	2	7	5	79	10	41
2020	EC-06	47	20	7	7	7	13	77	15	15
2019	EC	49	29	10	6	6	0	78	12	51
2019	EC-05	54	15	23	8	0	0	69	8	13
2019	EC-06	43	43	7	7	0	0	86	7	14

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	EC	37	20	29	5	5	2	2	59	10	41
2020	EC-06	33	20	27	0	7	7	7	62	8	15

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	EC	39	29	12	12	5	0	2	70	18	41
2020	EC-06	47	27	0	13	7	0	7	79	21	15
2019	EC	53	29	14	0	2	0	2	84	2	51
2019	EC-05	54	31	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	EC-06	50	29	14	0	0	0	7	85	0	14
2018	EC	41	35	14	5	0	0	5	80	6	37
2018	EC-06	23	38	23	0	0	0	15	73	0	13
2017	EC	28	35	25	2	7	2	0	65	9	43
2017	EC-06	21	27	39	7	7	0	0	48	13	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	20	10	5	15	71	20	41
2020	EC-06	60	7	20	0	13	67	13	15
2019	EC	59	14	10	6	12	73	18	51
2019	EC-05	46	31	8	15	0	77	15	13
2019	EC-06	57	7	7	0	29	64	29	14
2018	EC	58	17	6	11	8	75	19	36
2018	EC-06	46	15	8	15	15	62	31	13
2017	EC	40	23	21	9	7	63	16	43
2017	EC-06	41	33	0	13	13	74	26	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	34	22	24	10	10	0	0	56	20	41
2020	EC-06	47	20	7	13	13	0	0	67	27	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	71	10	15	5	0	0	80	5	41
2020	EC-06	73	13	13	0	0	0	87	0	15
2019	EC	75	6	6	2	2	10	89	4	51
2019	EC-05	77	15	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	EC-06	79	0	7	0	7	7	85	8	14
2018	EC	62	5	11	3	5	14	78	9	37
2018	EC-06	46	8	15	0	0	31	78	0	13

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	EC	76	10	5	2	5	0	2	88	8	41
2020	EC-06	73	7	7	7	7	0	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	71	10	8	8	0	0	4	84	8	51
2019	EC-05	69	23	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	13
2019	EC-06	57	0	21	7	0	0	14	67	8	14
2018	EC	57	22	5	8	5	0	3	81	14	37
2018	EC-06	38	15	8	15	15	0	8	58	33	13
2017	EC	51	23	2	12	7	2	2	78	20	43
2017	EC-06	46	13	7	21	13	0	0	59	34	15

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	76	12	5	2	2	0	2	90	5	41
2020	EC-06	87	0	7	0	7	0	0	87	7	15
2019	EC	67	27	2	2	0	0	2	96	2	49
2019	EC-05	83	8	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	12
2019	EC-06	57	36	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	14
2018	EC	67	19	8	3	3	0	0	86	6	36
2018	EC-06	62	15	15	0	8	0	0	77	8	13
2017	EC	55	21	5	7	8	2	2	80	15	42
2017	EC-06	57	14	7	14	9	0	0	71	23	14

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	EC	66	15	10	5	2	0	2	83	8	41
2020	EC-06	67	20	7	0	7	0	0	87	7	15
2019	EC	52	24	8	14	0	0	2	78	14	50
2019	EC-05	62	23	8	8	0	0	0	85	8	13
2019	EC-06	36	36	7	21	0	0	0	71	21	14
2018	EC	41	30	8	14	8	0	0	70	22	37
2018	EC-06	23	23	15	15	23	0	0	46	38	13
2017	EC	54	16	5	9	11	2	2	74	21	43
2017	EC-06	48	20	7	13	13	0	0	67	26	15

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	EC	56	10	5	5	0	0	24	87	6	41
2020	EC-06	40	20	7	0	0	0	33	90	0	15
2019	EC	57	16	2	4	0	0	22	93	5	51
2019	EC-05	77	15	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	EC-06	36	21	0	7	0	0	36	89	11	14
2018	EC	49	14	5	0	3	0	30	88	4	37
2018	EC-06	38	0	8	0	8	0	46	71	14	13
2017	EC	54	10	5	0	0	2	30	93	0	43
2017	EC-06	61	0	7	0	0	0	33	90	0	15

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	EC	83	12	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	41
2020	EC-06	87	7	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	15
2019	EC	78	8	8	0	0	0	6	92	0	51
2019	EC-05	62	15	23	0	0	0	0	77	0	13
2019	EC-06	79	7	0	0	0	0	14	100	0	14
2018	EC	65	19	5	0	0	0	11	94	0	37
2018	EC-06	62	8	0	0	0	0	31	100	0	13
2017	EC	72	7	0	2	2	2	14	95	5	43
2017	EC-06	67	0	0	7	7	0	20	84	16	15

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	EC	71	15	7	2	2	0	2	88	5	41
2020	EC-06	67	13	7	7	7	0	0	80	13	15
2019	EC	73	12	4	0	4	0	8	91	4	51
2019	EC-05	69	23	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	13
2019	EC-06	57	14	7	0	7	0	14	83	8	14
2018	EC	70	22	0	0	5	0	3	94	6	37
2018	EC-06	62	15	0	0	15	0	8	83	17	13
2017	EC	63	14	9	2	5	2	5	83	7	43
2017	EC-06	54	20	7	0	7	0	13	85	7	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	44	27	15	10	5	0	71	15	41
2020	EC-06	53	13	20	7	7	0	67	13	15
2019	EC	63	12	16	4	6	0	75	10	51
2019	EC-05	46	15	31	0	8	0	62	8	13
2019	EC-06	50	14	29	0	7	0	64	7	14
2018	EC	38	24	24	3	5	5	66	9	37
2018	EC-06	23	8	38	8	8	15	36	18	13
2017	EC	37	28	11	12	9	2	67	21	43
2017	EC-06	33	20	13	15	13	7	57	29	15

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	22	32	32	10	5	0	0	54	15	41
2020	EC-06	40	13	33	7	7	0	0	53	13	15

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	17	24	34	10	15	41	24	41
2020	EC-06	13	13	47	7	20	27	27	15
2019	EC	22	51	20	6	2	73	8	51
2019	EC-05	0	85	15	0	0	85	0	13
2019	EC-06	36	29	14	14	7	64	21	14
2018	EC	16	43	27	14	0	59	14	37
2018	EC-06	15	23	46	15	0	38	15	13
2017	EC	7	21	51	14	7	28	21	43
2017	EC-06	13	7	40	20	21	20	41	15

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	17	12	39	22	10	32	29	41
2020	EC-06	20	13	40	13	13	27	33	15
2019	EC	6	8	37	22	27	49	14	51
2019	EC-05	0	0	38	31	31	62	0	13
2019	EC-06	14	14	36	14	21	36	29	14
2018	EC	8	19	30	24	19	43	27	37
2018	EC-06	8	46	8	15	23	38	54	13
2017	EC	5	28	42	14	12	25	33	43
2017	EC-06	0	47	40	7	7	13	47	15

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	EC	44	39	5	10	2	0	83	12	41
2020	EC-06	33	53	0	7	7	0	87	13	15
2019	EC	43	35	12	6	0	4	82	6	51
2019	EC-05	54	31	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	EC-06	36	36	7	14	0	7	77	15	14
2018	EC	36	44	6	6	3	6	85	9	36
2018	EC-06	46	31	0	8	8	8	83	17	13
2017	EC	18	39	8	14	14	7	62	30	43
2017	EC-06	14	46	8	20	13	0	59	33	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	32	37	10	12	7	2	0	70	20	41
2020	EC-06	13	33	13	27	7	7	0	50	36	15

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	EC	34	39	5	7	12	2	0	75	20	41
2020	EC-06	27	33	0	13	27	0	0	60	40	15

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	EC	51	32	7	2	2	5	0	87	5	41
2020	EC-06	33	40	13	0	7	7	0	79	7	15

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	37	32	15	12	5	0	68	17	41
2020	EC-06	27	27	20	20	7	0	53	27	15
2019	EC	37	37	12	8	4	2	76	12	51
2019	EC-05	46	54	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	EC-06	43	21	14	14	7	0	64	21	14
2018	EC	30	46	11	11	3	0	76	14	37
2018	EC-06	38	38	15	0	8	0	77	8	13
2017	EC	2	33	30	18	11	5	37	31	43
2017	EC-06	0	27	34	20	20	0	27	39	15

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	EC	39	44	7	7	2	0	0	83	10	41
2020	EC-06	27	53	7	13	0	0	0	80	13	15

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	EC	34	49	7	5	5	0	0	83	10	41
2020	EC-06	27	47	13	13	0	0	0	73	13	15

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	EC	32	46	10	10	0	0	2	80	10	41
2020	EC-06	27	47	20	7	0	0	0	73	7	15

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	EC	46	34	12	2	0	2	2	85	3	41
2020	EC-06	40	33	13	0	0	7	7	85	0	15

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	EC	78	17	0	0	0	5	0	100	0	41
2020	EC-06	93	7	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15

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	EC	51	37	5	2	2	2	0	90	5	41
2020	EC-06	53	33	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	55	23	5	10	5	3	0	79	15	40
2020	EC-06	53	20	7	7	13	0	0	73	20	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	54	29	7	2	2	5	0	87	5	41
2020	EC-06	40	40	13	0	0	7	0	86	0	15

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	EC	0	64	18	0	18	0	0	64	18	11
2019	EC	25	50	8	17	0	0	0	75	17	12

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	EC	100	0	11

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	EC	18	0	27	9	45	0	0	18	55	11

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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	EC	10	90	40
2020	EC-06	7	93	15

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	EC	10	90	40
2020	EC-06	13	87	15
2019	EC	12	88	51
2019	EC-05	15	85	13
2019	EC-06	21	79	14
2017	EC	23	77	43
2017	EC-06	46	54	15
2014	EC	27	73	45
2014	EC-06	40	60	20

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	EC	90	10	10
2014	EC	100	0	12

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
2014	EC	33	33	0	17	8	0	8	73	27	12

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	EC	54	34	0	2	7	2	0	90	10	41
2020	EC-06	47	33	0	0	20	0	0	80	20	15

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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	EC	27	54	20	0	67	33	41
2020	EC-06	33	60	7	0	64	36	15

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	EC	27	73	11

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	EC	36	9	9	18	18	0	9	50	40	11

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	EC	18	9	0	9	45	0	18	33	67	11

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	EC	44	24	7	12	5	0	7	74	18	41
2020	EC-06	40	20	0	20	7	0	13	69	31	15
2019	EC	36	20	24	2	16	2	0	57	18	50
2019	EC-05	31	23	31	0	15	0	0	54	15	13
2019	EC-06	36	14	29	0	21	0	0	50	21	14
2018	EC	35	19	16	8	14	0	8	59	24	37
2018	EC-06	31	15	23	0	23	0	8	50	25	13

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

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

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making