2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	40	2	7	91	7	43
2020	EC-06	38	62	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	65	25	5	5	90	5	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	79	12	5	5	0	91	5	43
2020	EC-06	85	15	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	75	10	5	10	0	85	10	20
2017	EC	71	26	3	0	0	97	0	31
2017	EC-06	50	50	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	EC-07	73	20	7	0	0	93	0	15
2014	EC	71	21	5	0	3	95	0	38
2014	EC-06	60	20	13	0	7	86	0	15
2014	EC-07	79	21	0	0	0	100	0	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	52	36	7	5	88	5	42
2020	EC-06	54	31	8	8	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	58	37	5	0	95	0	19
2019	EC	66	24	5	5	90	5	41
2019	EC-06	80	10	10	0	90	0	10
2019	EC-07	57	38	0	5	95	5	21
2017	EC	58	32	6	3	90	3	31
2017	EC-06	50	30	10	10	80	10	10
2017	EC-07	47	47	7	0	93	0	15
2014	EC	68	24	0	8	92	8	38
2014	EC-06	53	27	0	20	80	20	15
2014	EC-07	84	16	0	0	100	0	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	53	37	0	9	0	91	9	43
2020	EC-06	46	46	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	60	30	0	10	0	90	10	20
2019	EC	46	39	7	5	2	85	7	41
2019	EC-06	70	30	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	38	48	5	5	5	86	10	21
2018	EC	42	42	11	6	0	83	6	36
2018	EC-06	50	30	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	44	39	11	6	0	83	6	18
2017	EC	55	22	13	10	0	77	10	31
2017	EC-06	50	20	20	10	0	70	10	10
2017	EC-07	53	20	13	13	0	73	13	15
2014	EC	42	39	3	11	5	82	16	38
2014	EC-06	40	27	7	20	7	67	27	15
2014	EC-07	47	42	0	5	5	89	11	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	64	29	7	0	0	0	93	0	42
2020	EC-06	62	38	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	70	20	10	0	0	0	90	0	20
2019	EC	61	24	10	2	2	0	85	5	41
2019	EC-06	60	20	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	57	29	10	0	5	0	86	5	21
2017	EC	71	23	3	0	0	3	97	0	31
2017	EC-06	60	30	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	80	13	0	0	0	7	100	0	15
2014	EC	66	21	5	0	5	3	89	5	38
2014	EC-06	40	27	13	0	13	7	71	14	15
2014	EC-07	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	60	28	2	7	2	88	9	43
2020	EC-06	69	23	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	55	30	0	10	5	85	15	20
2019	EC	58	30	8	5	0	88	5	40
2019	EC-07	57	29	10	5	0	86	5	21
2018	EC	74	17	6	3	0	91	3	35
2018	EC-06	80	10	10	0	0	90	0	10
2018	EC-07	71	24	0	6	0	94	6	17
2017	EC	71	19	6	3	0	90	3	31
2017	EC-06	80	10	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	67	20	7	7	0	87	7	15
2014	EC	47	29	13	5	5	76	11	38
2014	EC-06	33	27	20	7	13	60	20	15
2014	EC-07	58	32	5	5	0	89	5	19

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	57	33	7	2	0	90	2	42
2020	EC-06	62	31	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	55	35	10	0	0	90	0	20
2019	EC	41	44	7	5	2	85	7	41
2019	EC-06	30	50	20	0	0	80	0	10
2019	EC-07	33	52	0	10	5	86	14	21
2018	EC	47	36	3	14	0	83	14	36
2018	EC-06	40	50	0	10	0	90	10	10
2018	EC-07	56	28	0	17	0	83	17	18
2017	EC	52	26	10	10	3	78	13	31
2017	EC-06	50	40	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	20	13	13	7	67	20	15
2014	EC	37	39	8	11	5	76	16	38
2014	EC-06	33	33	7	20	7	67	27	15
2014	EC-07	42	42	5	5	5	84	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	44	35	9	12	0	79	12	43
2020	EC-06	46	46	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	40	35	10	15	0	75	15	20
2019	EC	44	39	12	2	2	83	5	41
2019	EC-06	50	50	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	43	33	19	0	5	76	5	21
2018	EC	53	36	3	8	0	89	8	36
2018	EC-06	50	30	0	20	0	80	20	10
2018	EC-07	50	50	0	0	0	100	0	18
2017	EC	53	20	17	10	0	73	10	30
2017	EC-06	60	10	30	0	0	70	0	10
2017	EC-07	43	29	14	14	0	71	14	14
2014	EC	42	21	18	11	8	63	18	38
2014	EC-06	40	0	33	13	13	40	27	15
2014	EC-07	47	32	11	11	0	79	11	19

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	35	40	14	7	5	74	12	43
2020	EC-06	15	62	8	15	0	77	15	13
2020	EC-07	45	25	20	5	5	70	10	20
2019	EC	37	41	10	7	5	78	12	41
2019	EC-06	30	50	10	10	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	43	0	10	10	81	19	21
2018	EC	42	44	6	6	3	86	8	36
2018	EC-06	40	30	20	10	0	70	10	10
2018	EC-07	50	44	0	6	0	94	6	18
2017	EC	42	29	6	13	10	71	23	31
2017	EC-06	50	30	10	10	0	80	10	10
2017	EC-07	33	27	7	13	20	60	33	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	53	23	16	7	0	77	7	43
2020	EC-06	38	46	15	0	0	85	0	13
2020	EC-07	60	10	20	10	0	70	10	20
2019	EC	46	39	10	0	5	85	5	41
2019	EC-06	40	50	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	EC-07	48	38	5	0	10	86	10	21
2018	EC	61	25	11	0	3	86	3	36
2018	EC-06	30	50	20	0	0	80	0	10
2018	EC-07	83	11	6	0	0	94	0	18
2017	EC	52	36	3	3	6	87	10	31
2017	EC-06	50	40	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	33	0	7	13	80	20	15
2014	EC	55	26	5	8	5	82	13	38
2014	EC-06	47	33	7	7	7	80	13	15
2014	EC-07	68	16	5	11	0	84	11	19

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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	47	33	7	12	2	79	14	43
2020	EC-06	38	54	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	55	20	10	15	0	75	15	20
2019	EC	49	34	10	2	5	83	7	41
2019	EC-06	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	43	38	10	0	10	81	10	21
2018	EC	64	22	6	6	3	86	8	36
2018	EC-06	40	40	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	78	17	0	6	0	94	6	18
2017	EC	45	23	19	10	3	68	13	31
2017	EC-06	50	10	40	0	0	60	0	10
2017	EC-07	33	33	13	13	7	67	20	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	63	26	12	0	88	0	43
2020	EC-06	46	46	8	0	92	0	13
2020	EC-07	70	20	10	0	90	0	20
2019	EC	58	33	5	5	90	5	40
2019	EC-07	57	33	5	5	90	5	21
2018	EC	71	23	6	0	94	0	35
2018	EC-06	50	40	10	0	90	0	10
2018	EC-07	89	11	0	0	100	0	18
2017	EC	78	10	13	0	87	0	31
2017	EC-06	80	10	10	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	67	13	20	0	80	0	15
2014	EC	68	29	3	0	97	0	38
2014	EC-06	67	33	0	0	100	0	15
2014	EC-07	74	21	5	0	95	0	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	52	24	10	12	2	76	14	42
2020	EC-06	33	50	0	8	8	83	17	12
2020	EC-07	60	15	10	15	0	75	15	20
2019	EC	41	34	12	10	2	76	12	41
2019	EC-06	50	30	10	10	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	38	5	14	5	76	19	21
2018	EC	61	28	3	3	6	89	8	36
2018	EC-06	50	20	10	10	10	70	20	10
2018	EC-07	72	28	0	0	0	100	0	18
2017	EC	48	29	13	10	0	78	10	31
2017	EC-06	50	10	30	10	0	60	10	10
2017	EC-07	47	33	7	13	0	80	13	15
2014	EC	47	29	8	16	0	76	16	38
2014	EC-06	27	33	20	20	0	60	20	15
2014	EC-07	63	21	0	16	0	84	16	19

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	49	26	7	14	5	74	19	43
2020	EC-06	38	38	0	23	0	77	23	13
2020	EC-07	60	15	5	10	10	75	20	20
2019	EC	39	41	7	5	7	80	12	41
2019	EC-06	40	50	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	EC-07	33	48	0	5	14	81	19	21
2018	EC	69	20	9	3	0	89	3	35
2018	EC-07	78	22	0	0	0	100	0	18
2017	EC	45	29	10	3	13	74	16	31
2017	EC-06	40	30	20	10	0	70	10	10
2017	EC-07	47	27	7	0	20	73	20	15
2014	EC	47	18	11	11	13	66	24	38
2014	EC-06	47	0	13	20	20	47	40	15
2014	EC-07	47	32	5	5	11	79	16	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	53	23	19	5	0	0	77	5	43
2020	EC-06	46	38	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2020	EC-07	55	15	20	10	0	0	70	10	20
2019	EC	45	35	13	8	0	0	80	8	40
2019	EC-06	50	30	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	EC-07	35	45	5	15	0	0	80	15	20
2018	EC	58	31	3	6	3	0	89	8	36
2018	EC-06	60	30	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2018	EC-07	61	33	0	0	6	0	94	6	18
2017	EC	52	32	6	3	6	0	84	10	31
2017	EC-06	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	27	7	7	13	0	73	20	15
2014	EC	55	16	5	18	3	3	73	22	38
2014	EC-06	47	7	7	27	7	7	57	36	15
2014	EC-07	63	16	5	16	0	0	79	16	19

Question 16. Overall, I like 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	EC	56	33	5	5	2	88	7	43
2020	EC-06	54	38	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	55	35	5	5	0	90	5	20
2019	EC	51	34	10	2	2	85	5	41
2019	EC-06	60	30	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	EC-07	38	48	5	5	5	86	10	21
2018	EC	58	25	8	8	0	83	8	36
2018	EC-06	50	30	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	67	28	0	6	0	94	6	18
2017	EC	55	32	10	3	0	87	3	31
2017	EC-06	50	40	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	60	20	13	7	0	80	7	15
2014	EC	47	32	11	5	5	79	11	38
2014	EC-06	40	27	13	13	7	67	20	15
2014	EC-07	58	26	11	0	5	84	5	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	44	22	27	2	5	66	7	41
2020	EC-06	42	17	33	0	8	58	8	12
2020	EC-07	37	32	26	0	5	68	5	19
2019	EC	40	40	13	5	3	80	8	40
2019	EC-06	40	40	0	20	0	80	20	10
2019	EC-07	30	50	15	0	5	80	5	20
2018	EC	47	39	11	0	3	86	3	36
2018	EC-06	50	40	10	0	0	90	0	10
2018	EC-07	50	33	11	0	6	83	6	18
2017	EC	55	26	13	3	3	81	6	31
2017	EC-06	70	20	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	40	27	20	7	7	67	13	15
2014	EC	39	32	18	8	3	71	11	38
2014	EC-06	47	33	7	13	0	80	13	15
2014	EC-07	32	37	21	5	5	68	11	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	7	16	47	23	7	0	30	23	43
2020	EC-06	8	15	62	15	0	0	15	23	13
2020	EC-07	5	15	50	25	5	0	30	20	20
2019	EC	12	22	29	27	10	0	37	34	41
2019	EC-06	10	30	50	10	0	0	10	40	10
2019	EC-07	14	19	24	33	10	0	43	33	21
2018	EC	8	19	44	22	6	0	28	28	36
2018	EC-06	0	20	60	10	10	0	20	20	10
2018	EC-07	11	11	33	39	6	0	44	22	18
2017	EC	6	16	55	16	6	0	22	23	31
2017	EC-06	0	20	40	40	0	0	40	20	10
2017	EC-07	13	20	53	0	13	0	13	33	15
2014	EC	3	21	37	24	13	3	38	24	38
2014	EC-06	0	40	40	13	7	0	20	40	15
2014	EC-07	0	11	42	32	16	0	47	11	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	2	9	21	44	23	0	67	12	43
2020	EC-06	0	8	23	38	31	0	69	8	13
2020	EC-07	5	10	20	50	15	0	65	15	20
2019	EC	7	5	24	39	24	0	63	12	41
2019	EC-06	0	10	30	30	30	0	60	10	10
2019	EC-07	14	0	29	43	14	0	57	14	21
2018	EC	6	23	14	34	23	0	57	29	35
2018	EC-07	11	11	11	44	22	0	67	22	18
2017	EC	10	16	29	35	10	0	45	26	31
2017	EC-06	10	10	10	60	10	0	70	20	10
2017	EC-07	13	20	33	20	13	0	33	33	15
2014	EC	8	11	37	26	16	3	43	19	38
2014	EC-06	7	13	60	7	13	0	20	20	15
2014	EC-07	5	11	21	42	21	0	63	16	19

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	2	23	44	14	14	2	0	29	26	43
2020	EC-06	0	23	54	8	15	0	0	23	23	13
2020	EC-07	0	25	50	15	10	0	0	25	25	20
2019	EC	12	17	34	22	15	0	0	37	29	41
2019	EC-06	20	10	40	20	10	0	0	30	30	10
2019	EC-07	14	19	33	19	14	0	0	33	33	21
2018	EC	11	11	50	19	8	0	0	28	22	36
2018	EC-06	20	10	50	0	20	0	0	20	30	10
2018	EC-07	11	6	50	28	6	0	0	33	17	18
2017	EC	19	19	32	26	3	0	0	29	39	31
2017	EC-06	20	30	0	50	0	0	0	50	50	10
2017	EC-07	27	7	53	13	0	0	0	13	33	15
2014	EC	24	24	24	18	8	0	3	27	49	38
2014	EC-06	20	33	27	7	13	0	0	20	53	15
2014	EC-07	21	21	21	32	5	0	0	37	42	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	5	23	44	19	9	28	28	43
2020	EC-06	0	15	62	15	8	23	15	13
2020	EC-07	10	30	35	20	5	25	40	20
2019	EC	10	20	32	27	12	39	29	41
2019	EC-06	0	30	30	30	10	40	30	10
2019	EC-07	14	19	38	24	5	29	33	21
2018	EC	3	8	50	31	8	39	11	36
2018	EC-06	0	10	50	20	20	40	10	10
2018	EC-07	6	11	50	28	6	33	17	18
2017	EC	13	10	39	29	10	39	23	31
2017	EC-06	10	10	40	30	10	40	20	10
2017	EC-07	20	7	33	27	13	40	27	15
2014	EC	11	22	43	16	8	24	32	37
2014	EC-06	13	13	53	13	7	20	27	15
2014	EC-07	5	26	42	21	5	26	32	19

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	5	16	37	16	19	2	5	38	23	43
2020	EC-06	0	8	54	15	15	0	8	33	8	13
2020	EC-07	10	25	25	20	15	0	5	37	37	20
2019	EC	10	10	33	25	15	5	3	43	22	40
2019	EC-06	10	10	40	20	0	10	10	25	25	10
2019	EC-07	15	10	35	30	10	0	0	40	25	20
2018	EC	3	11	44	28	14	0	0	42	14	36
2018	EC-06	0	10	30	40	20	0	0	60	10	10
2018	EC-07	6	17	39	28	11	0	0	39	22	18
2017	EC	13	6	32	26	19	3	0	47	20	31
2017	EC-06	10	10	20	20	30	10	0	55	22	10
2017	EC-07	20	7	47	13	13	0	0	27	27	15
2014	EC	24	29	16	21	5	3	3	28	56	38
2014	EC-06	27	27	27	13	0	7	0	14	57	15
2014	EC-07	16	37	11	32	5	0	0	37	53	19

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	5	14	21	31	24	2	2	58	20	42
2020	EC-06	0	0	23	46	23	0	8	75	0	13
2020	EC-07	5	21	16	32	26	0	0	58	26	19
2019	EC	7	0	22	39	27	2	2	69	8	41
2019	EC-06	0	0	20	50	10	10	10	75	0	10
2019	EC-07	14	0	24	38	24	0	0	62	14	21
2018	EC	6	22	17	33	19	0	3	54	29	36
2018	EC-06	0	0	50	30	10	0	10	44	0	10
2018	EC-07	6	22	0	44	28	0	0	72	28	18
2017	EC	6	0	36	32	26	0	0	58	6	31
2017	EC-06	0	0	40	40	20	0	0	60	0	10
2017	EC-07	13	0	27	33	27	0	0	60	13	15
2014	EC	11	11	18	34	21	3	3	58	22	38
2014	EC-06	7	20	20	27	20	7	0	50	29	15
2014	EC-07	11	0	21	42	26	0	0	68	11	19

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	2	14	53	19	12	0	0	30	16	43
2020	EC-06	0	15	54	23	8	0	0	31	15	13
2020	EC-07	5	15	55	20	5	0	0	25	20	20
2019	EC	12	7	39	24	12	5	0	38	21	41
2019	EC-06	10	0	40	30	10	10	0	44	11	10
2019	EC-07	19	5	48	24	5	0	0	29	24	21
2018	EC	11	11	50	11	14	0	3	26	23	36
2018	EC-06	0	20	50	0	30	0	0	30	20	10
2018	EC-07	17	11	50	11	11	0	0	22	28	18
2017	EC	16	10	36	35	3	0	0	39	26	31
2017	EC-06	10	10	30	50	0	0	0	50	20	10
2017	EC-07	27	7	40	27	0	0	0	27	33	15
2014	EC	26	13	29	18	8	0	5	28	42	38
2014	EC-06	27	13	27	13	13	0	7	29	43	15
2014	EC-07	21	16	37	26	0	0	0	26	37	19

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	5	5	37	30	23	53	9	43
2020	EC-06	0	0	54	31	15	46	0	13
2020	EC-07	5	10	30	35	20	55	15	20
2019	EC	12	15	27	27	20	46	27	41
2019	EC-06	10	10	30	40	10	50	20	10
2019	EC-07	14	19	29	24	14	38	33	21

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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	26	33	16	12	7	5	2	63	20	43
2020	EC-06	8	31	8	31	8	15	0	45	45	13
2020	EC-07	25	40	20	0	10	0	5	68	11	20
2019	EC	37	29	15	7	5	7	0	71	13	41
2019	EC-06	20	30	20	20	0	10	0	56	22	10
2019	EC-07	33	33	14	5	10	5	0	70	15	21
2018	EC	31	39	11	3	0	6	11	83	3	36
2018	EC-06	30	20	0	10	0	10	30	83	17	10
2018	EC-07	33	44	11	0	0	6	6	88	0	18
2017	EC	32	22	19	10	3	6	6	63	15	31
2017	EC-06	20	30	20	10	0	0	20	62	13	10
2017	EC-07	40	20	27	13	0	0	0	60	13	15
2014	EC	34	32	11	11	8	0	5	69	19	38
2014	EC-06	7	33	27	20	7	0	7	43	29	15
2014	EC-07	53	32	0	5	5	0	5	89	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	44	30	5	14	7	74	21	43
2020	EC-06	8	62	0	23	8	69	31	13
2020	EC-07	60	20	5	10	5	80	15	20
2019	EC	51	24	10	5	10	76	15	41
2019	EC-06	50	20	10	10	10	70	20	10
2019	EC-07	52	24	5	5	14	76	19	21
2018	EC	64	19	8	8	0	83	8	36
2018	EC-06	70	10	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	72	22	6	0	0	94	0	18
2017	EC	50	27	7	13	3	77	17	30
2017	EC-07	53	33	7	7	0	87	7	15
2014	EC	47	26	3	11	13	74	24	38
2014	EC-06	27	33	0	20	20	60	40	15
2014	EC-07	63	26	0	5	5	89	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	65	23	5	0	7	88	7	43
2020	EC-06	54	31	8	0	8	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	65	25	0	0	10	90	10	20
2019	EC	71	17	5	5	2	88	7	41
2019	EC-06	60	30	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	EC-07	67	19	0	10	5	86	14	21
2018	EC	74	20	6	0	0	94	0	35
2018	EC-06	80	10	10	0	0	90	0	10
2018	EC-07	88	12	0	0	0	100	0	17
2017	EC	58	32	3	6	0	90	6	31
2017	EC-06	60	40	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	EC-07	53	27	7	13	0	80	13	15
2014	EC	58	26	5	8	3	84	11	38
2014	EC-06	53	20	13	13	0	73	13	15
2014	EC-07	63	26	0	5	5	89	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	60	24	7	10	0	83	10	42
2020	EC-06	46	31	8	15	0	77	15	13
2020	EC-07	58	32	5	5	0	89	5	19
2019	EC	51	34	7	5	2	85	7	41
2019	EC-06	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	52	33	5	5	5	86	10	21
2018	EC	72	19	0	6	3	92	8	36
2018	EC-06	70	20	0	10	0	90	10	10
2018	EC-07	78	22	0	0	0	100	0	18

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	58	16	9	2	5	5	5	82	8	43
2020	EC-06	62	8	15	8	8	0	0	69	15	13
2020	EC-07	55	25	5	0	5	0	10	89	6	20

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	74	23	2	0	98	0	43
2020	EC-06	62	38	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	85	15	0	0	100	0	20
2019	EC	68	28	3	3	95	3	40
2019	EC-07	57	43	0	0	100	0	21

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	45	40	5	7	2	86	10	42
2020	EC-06	54	46	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	37	42	5	11	5	79	16	19
2019	EC	51	32	7	7	2	83	10	41
2019	EC-06	80	10	0	10	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	33	48	10	5	5	81	10	21
2018	EC	69	17	6	8	0	86	8	36
2018	EC-06	80	0	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	67	28	0	6	0	94	6	18
2017	EC	45	35	6	10	3	81	13	31
2017	EC-06	50	50	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	EC-07	40	33	7	20	0	73	20	15
2014	EC	50	18	16	11	5	68	16	38
2014	EC-06	27	33	20	20	0	60	20	15
2014	EC-07	68	11	5	5	11	79	16	19

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	69	21	7	2	90	2	42
2020	EC-06	69	23	8	0	92	0	13
2020	EC-07	75	20	0	5	95	5	20

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	47	40	5	9	0	86	9	43
2020	EC-06	38	54	0	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	50	25	10	15	0	75	15	20
2019	EC	59	29	5	7	0	88	7	41
2019	EC-06	70	20	0	10	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	57	33	5	5	0	90	5	21
2018	EC	72	11	6	11	0	83	11	36
2018	EC-06	70	0	10	20	0	70	20	10
2018	EC-07	78	17	0	6	0	94	6	18
2017	EC	52	22	10	10	6	74	16	31
2017	EC-06	40	30	20	10	0	70	10	10
2017	EC-07	60	20	7	7	7	80	13	15
2014	EC	43	30	14	5	8	73	14	37
2014	EC-06	33	20	33	13	0	53	13	15
2014	EC-07	53	37	0	0	11	89	11	19

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	42	58	43
2020	EC-06	54	46	13
2020	EC-07	30	70	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	70	14	2	5	2	7	90	8	43
2020	EC-06	69	15	8	0	8	0	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	70	10	0	5	0	15	94	6	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	65	26	2	2	5	91	7	43
2020	EC-06	62	31	0	0	8	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	70	15	5	5	5	85	10	20
2019	EC	54	32	7	5	2	85	7	41
2019	EC-06	80	10	0	10	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	48	5	5	5	86	10	21
2018	EC	67	17	8	6	3	83	8	36
2018	EC-06	70	10	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	72	17	6	0	6	89	6	18
2017	EC	48	26	10	13	3	74	16	31
2017	EC-06	50	40	0	10	0	90	10	10
2017	EC-07	53	13	20	13	0	67	13	15
2014	EC	50	24	11	8	8	74	16	38
2014	EC-06	40	13	20	20	7	53	27	15
2014	EC-07	58	26	5	0	11	84	11	19

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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	EC	51	26	7	9	5	2	0	79	14	43
2020	EC-06	46	31	0	8	8	8	0	83	17	13
2020	EC-07	40	30	15	10	5	0	0	70	15	20
2019	EC	44	37	12	2	5	0	0	80	7	41
2019	EC-06	50	30	10	0	10	0	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	43	10	5	5	0	0	81	10	21
2018	EC	42	31	8	3	14	3	0	74	17	36
2018	EC-06	40	30	0	10	10	10	0	78	22	10
2018	EC-07	39	28	17	0	17	0	0	67	17	18
2017	EC	36	42	0	13	3	6	0	83	17	31
2017	EC-06	30	40	0	20	0	10	0	78	22	10
2017	EC-07	33	40	0	13	7	7	0	79	21	15
2014	EC	26	34	5	16	16	0	3	62	32	38
2014	EC-06	13	33	13	13	20	0	7	50	36	15
2014	EC-07	32	37	0	21	11	0	0	68	32	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	44	37	5	7	7	0	81	14	43
2020	EC-06	38	46	0	8	8	0	85	15	13
2020	EC-07	30	50	5	5	10	0	80	15	20
2019	EC	44	34	7	7	7	0	78	15	41
2019	EC-06	50	40	0	0	10	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	33	5	14	10	0	71	24	21
2018	EC	33	36	11	3	17	0	69	19	36
2018	EC-06	20	60	0	0	20	0	80	20	10
2018	EC-07	39	33	11	0	17	0	72	17	18
2017	EC	32	36	10	13	10	0	68	23	31
2017	EC-06	20	50	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2017	EC-07	33	27	0	20	20	0	60	40	15
2014	EC	42	18	5	18	13	3	62	32	38
2014	EC-06	33	13	0	40	7	7	50	50	15
2014	EC-07	47	21	11	5	16	0	68	21	19

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	EC	35	40	9	7	9	0	0	74	16	43
2020	EC-06	31	46	8	8	8	0	0	77	15	13
2020	EC-07	20	50	15	5	10	0	0	70	15	20
2019	EC	48	28	13	8	5	0	0	75	13	40
2019	EC-07	33	29	19	14	5	0	0	62	19	21
2018	EC	25	47	8	3	17	0	0	72	19	36
2018	EC-06	10	60	10	0	20	0	0	70	20	10
2018	EC-07	28	50	6	0	17	0	0	78	17	18
2017	EC	29	32	13	16	6	3	0	63	23	31
2017	EC-06	20	40	20	20	0	0	0	60	20	10
2017	EC-07	27	27	7	20	13	7	0	57	36	15
2014	EC	39	13	13	24	8	0	3	54	32	38
2014	EC-06	33	7	13	33	7	0	7	43	43	15
2014	EC-07	42	16	16	21	5	0	0	58	26	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	23	42	14	14	7	0	65	21	43
2020	EC-06	15	46	15	15	8	0	62	23	13
2020	EC-07	15	45	20	20	0	0	60	20	20
2019	EC	28	33	15	20	5	0	60	25	40
2019	EC-06	20	40	10	20	10	0	60	30	10
2019	EC-07	30	25	15	25	5	0	55	30	20
2018	EC	17	39	8	22	14	0	56	36	36
2018	EC-06	10	40	20	10	20	0	50	30	10
2018	EC-07	17	44	6	22	11	0	61	33	18
2017	EC	32	23	16	19	10	0	55	29	31
2017	EC-06	40	20	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2017	EC-07	27	20	13	20	20	0	47	40	15
2014	EC	24	26	11	16	21	3	51	38	38
2014	EC-06	20	20	7	20	27	7	43	50	15
2014	EC-07	21	32	16	16	16	0	53	32	19

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	EC	40	19	19	5	5	9	5	68	11	43
2020	EC-06	31	15	15	8	8	15	8	60	20	13
2020	EC-07	40	20	25	5	5	0	5	63	11	20
2019	EC	46	15	17	5	0	5	12	74	6	41
2019	EC-06	40	30	20	0	0	10	0	78	0	10
2019	EC-07	48	10	19	10	0	0	14	67	11	21

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	42	44	12	0	2	86	2	43
2020	EC-06	38	46	8	0	8	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	40	50	10	0	0	90	0	20
2019	EC	44	41	7	7	0	85	7	41
2019	EC-06	40	40	10	10	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	48	5	10	0	86	10	21
2018	EC	31	44	8	8	8	75	17	36
2018	EC-06	20	50	0	20	10	70	30	10
2018	EC-07	33	56	6	0	6	89	6	18
2017	EC	36	32	6	19	6	68	26	31
2017	EC-06	50	20	20	10	0	70	10	10
2017	EC-07	27	40	0	20	13	67	33	15
2014	EC	47	26	8	13	5	74	18	38
2014	EC-06	40	13	13	27	7	53	33	15
2014	EC-07	53	37	5	5	0	89	5	19

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	30	49	9	2	7	2	81	10	43
2020	EC-06	23	54	8	0	8	8	83	8	13
2020	EC-07	25	55	5	5	10	0	80	15	20
2019	EC	27	41	10	12	7	2	70	20	41
2019	EC-06	20	40	10	10	10	10	67	22	10
2019	EC-07	19	43	10	19	10	0	62	29	21

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	47	30	9	9	2	2	0	79	12	43
2020	EC-06	31	38	8	15	8	0	0	69	23	13
2020	EC-07	50	35	10	5	0	0	0	85	5	20
2019	EC	44	37	5	5	5	2	2	85	10	41
2019	EC-06	60	10	0	10	10	10	0	78	22	10
2019	EC-07	38	52	5	0	5	0	0	90	5	21
2018	EC	49	34	3	9	3	0	3	85	12	35
2018	EC-06	60	20	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10
2018	EC-07	53	35	6	6	0	0	0	88	6	17
2017	EC	55	16	16	6	0	6	0	76	7	31
2017	EC-06	40	20	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10
2017	EC-07	53	20	13	7	0	7	0	79	7	15
2014	EC	50	29	5	5	8	3	0	81	14	38
2014	EC-06	60	13	7	0	13	7	0	79	14	15
2014	EC-07	42	37	5	11	5	0	0	79	16	19

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	48	33	10	7	2	0	0	81	10	42
2020	EC-06	33	50	0	8	8	0	0	83	17	12
2020	EC-07	50	30	15	5	0	0	0	80	5	20
2019	EC	45	33	18	0	3	0	3	79	3	40
2019	EC-07	43	43	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	21
2018	EC	36	42	11	6	3	3	0	80	9	36
2018	EC-06	20	50	0	10	10	10	0	78	22	10
2018	EC-07	44	44	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	18

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	21	26	16	16	12	9	0	51	31	43
2020	EC-06	15	31	15	8	15	15	0	55	27	13
2020	EC-07	15	25	25	20	10	5	0	42	32	20
2019	EC	15	32	24	10	10	10	0	51	22	41
2019	EC-06	10	50	10	10	20	0	0	60	30	10
2019	EC-07	10	29	29	5	10	19	0	47	18	21
2018	EC	28	17	17	17	14	6	3	48	33	36
2018	EC-06	30	30	10	0	20	0	10	67	22	10
2018	EC-07	28	11	17	22	11	11	0	44	38	18
2017	EC	19	19	16	13	23	6	3	43	39	31
2017	EC-06	10	10	20	20	20	10	10	25	50	10
2017	EC-07	20	20	20	13	20	7	0	43	36	15
2014	EC	11	24	8	21	21	11	5	41	50	38
2014	EC-06	7	7	0	33	20	27	7	20	80	15
2014	EC-07	11	37	11	16	21	0	5	50	39	19

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	EC	40	35	9	12	5	0	0	74	16	43
2020	EC-06	38	46	0	8	8	0	0	85	15	13
2020	EC-07	35	40	10	10	5	0	0	75	15	20
2019	EC	48	30	8	10	5	0	0	78	15	40
2019	EC-07	33	38	10	14	5	0	0	71	19	21
2018	EC	47	25	14	11	3	0	0	72	14	36
2018	EC-06	40	30	10	10	10	0	0	70	20	10
2018	EC-07	50	22	11	17	0	0	0	72	17	18
2017	EC	58	16	13	10	0	3	0	77	10	31
2017	EC-06	50	10	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10
2017	EC-07	53	20	7	13	0	7	0	79	14	15
2014	EC	32	34	8	13	11	0	3	68	24	38
2014	EC-06	20	33	7	13	20	0	7	57	36	15
2014	EC-07	37	32	11	16	5	0	0	68	21	19

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	33	30	7	16	7	2	5	68	25	43
2020	EC-06	31	38	8	8	8	0	8	75	17	13
2020	EC-07	30	30	5	25	5	0	5	63	32	20
2019	EC	29	37	7	5	17	2	2	69	23	41
2019	EC-06	30	30	10	10	10	10	0	67	22	10
2019	EC-07	19	43	10	5	24	0	0	62	29	21
2018	EC	33	22	14	8	22	0	0	56	31	36
2018	EC-06	10	40	20	10	20	0	0	50	30	10
2018	EC-07	33	22	6	11	28	0	0	56	39	18
2017	EC	36	16	0	32	10	3	3	55	45	31
2017	EC-06	30	20	0	40	0	0	10	56	44	10
2017	EC-07	27	13	0	33	20	7	0	43	57	15
2014	EC	26	16	11	11	34	0	3	43	46	38
2014	EC-06	13	20	0	7	53	0	7	36	64	15
2014	EC-07	32	11	16	16	26	0	0	42	42	19

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	51	26	16	2	2	2	0	79	5	43
2020	EC-06	38	38	15	0	0	8	0	83	0	13
2020	EC-07	55	15	20	5	5	0	0	70	10	20
2019	EC	49	22	22	5	0	0	2	73	5	41
2019	EC-06	30	50	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	EC-07	52	10	29	5	0	0	5	65	5	21

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	EC	58	23	14	2	2	0	0	81	5	43
2020	EC-06	46	38	8	0	8	0	0	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	65	10	20	5	0	0	0	75	5	20
2019	EC	73	12	7	2	0	2	2	90	3	41
2019	EC-06	90	10	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	62	19	10	0	0	5	5	89	0	21

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	84	7	2	0	2	5	0	95	2	43
2020	EC-06	77	8	0	0	8	8	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	90	10	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2019	EC	88	0	2	2	5	0	2	90	8	41
2019	EC-06	90	0	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	86	0	5	0	5	0	5	90	5	21

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	95	0	2	2	0	0	95	2	42
2020	EC-06	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	95	0	5	0	0	0	95	0	19
2019	EC	88	3	3	0	3	5	97	0	40
2019	EC-06	70	0	10	0	10	10	88	0	10
2019	EC-07	90	5	0	0	0	5	100	0	20

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	37	35	12	14	2	0	72	16	43
2020	EC-06	31	38	8	23	0	0	69	23	13
2020	EC-07	40	35	5	15	5	0	75	20	20
2019	EC	17	49	15	15	2	2	68	18	41
2019	EC-06	20	30	40	10	0	0	50	10	10
2019	EC-07	10	62	0	19	5	5	75	25	21
2018	EC	36	39	14	6	6	0	75	11	36
2018	EC-06	20	40	20	10	10	0	60	20	10
2018	EC-07	39	50	6	6	0	0	89	6	18
2017	EC	39	19	19	6	13	3	60	20	31
2017	EC-06	40	30	20	0	10	0	70	10	10
2017	EC-07	40	13	13	7	20	7	57	29	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	37	35	7	19	2	72	21	43
2020	EC-06	38	31	8	15	8	69	23	13
2020	EC-07	35	40	10	15	0	75	15	20
2019	EC	32	41	7	12	7	73	20	41
2019	EC-06	40	30	10	20	0	70	20	10
2019	EC-07	24	57	0	10	10	81	19	21
2018	EC	39	33	11	11	6	72	17	36
2018	EC-06	30	30	10	20	10	60	30	10
2018	EC-07	44	39	11	6	0	83	6	18
2017	EC	45	32	16	3	3	77	6	31
2017	EC-06	30	40	30	0	0	70	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	40	7	7	0	87	7	15
2014	EC	39	29	11	13	8	68	21	38
2014	EC-06	27	27	7	27	13	53	40	15
2014	EC-07	47	32	16	0	5	79	5	19

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	42	40	14	5	0	0	81	5	43
2020	EC-06	31	54	8	8	0	0	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	20
2019	EC	46	34	5	7	5	2	83	13	41
2019	EC-06	60	20	10	0	0	10	89	0	10
2019	EC-07	43	43	0	10	5	0	86	14	21
2018	EC	25	47	22	3	3	0	72	6	36
2018	EC-06	20	30	30	10	10	0	50	20	10
2018	EC-07	28	61	11	0	0	0	89	0	18
2017	EC	50	27	10	7	7	0	77	13	30
2017	EC-06	40	30	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2017	EC-07	50	36	7	0	7	0	86	7	14
2014	EC	42	26	16	11	3	3	70	14	38
2014	EC-06	20	27	20	20	7	7	50	29	15
2014	EC-07	58	26	16	0	0	0	84	0	19

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	38	48	7	2	5	90	3	42
2020	EC-06	23	54	8	8	8	83	8	13
2020	EC-07	40	55	5	0	0	95	0	20

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	30	7	7	2	5	83	10	43
2020	EC-06	54	23	0	15	8	0	77	23	13
2020	EC-07	40	45	10	5	0	0	85	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	70	14	7	7	2	84	9	43
2020	EC-06	69	8	8	15	0	77	15	13
2020	EC-07	65	20	10	5	0	85	5	20
2019	EC	61	22	10	5	2	83	7	41
2019	EC-06	70	20	0	10	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	48	33	10	5	5	81	10	21
2018	EC	71	11	6	11	0	83	11	35
2018	EC-07	83	6	0	11	0	89	11	18
2017	EC	61	23	10	6	0	84	6	31
2017	EC-06	60	20	10	10	0	80	10	10
2017	EC-07	53	27	13	7	0	80	7	15
2014	EC	57	24	5	14	0	81	14	37
2014	EC-06	36	29	14	21	0	64	21	14
2014	EC-07	74	21	0	5	0	95	5	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	72	14	9	2	2	86	5	43
2020	EC-06	69	8	8	8	8	77	15	13
2020	EC-07	70	20	10	0	0	90	0	20
2019	EC	56	24	10	10	0	80	10	41
2019	EC-06	70	10	10	10	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	43	5	14	0	81	14	21
2018	EC	63	20	11	0	6	83	6	35
2018	EC-07	72	17	6	0	6	89	6	18
2017	EC	55	32	3	10	0	87	10	31
2017	EC-06	60	20	10	10	0	80	10	10
2017	EC-07	47	40	0	13	0	87	13	15
2014	EC	45	26	13	11	5	71	16	38
2014	EC-06	40	13	20	20	7	53	27	15
2014	EC-07	47	32	11	5	5	79	11	19

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	60	28	5	2	5	88	7	43
2020	EC-06	54	38	0	0	8	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	60	25	10	5	0	85	5	20
2019	EC	59	20	7	15	0	78	15	41
2019	EC-06	70	10	0	20	0	80	20	10
2019	EC-07	48	29	5	19	0	76	19	21
2018	EC	63	17	9	3	9	80	11	35
2018	EC-07	72	17	6	0	6	89	6	18
2017	EC	61	16	16	3	3	78	6	31
2017	EC-06	60	10	30	0	0	70	0	10
2017	EC-07	53	20	13	7	7	73	13	15
2014	EC	47	21	13	18	0	68	18	38
2014	EC-06	40	7	27	27	0	47	27	15
2014	EC-07	53	32	5	11	0	84	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	53	33	9	0	5	0	86	5	43
2020	EC-06	54	31	8	0	8	0	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	55	30	15	0	0	0	85	0	20
2019	EC	51	20	12	10	5	2	73	15	41
2019	EC-06	50	0	30	20	0	0	50	20	10
2019	EC-07	48	33	5	10	5	0	81	14	21
2018	EC	56	14	19	6	6	0	69	11	36
2018	EC-06	40	20	30	10	0	0	60	10	10
2018	EC-07	67	11	11	6	6	0	78	11	18
2017	EC	55	16	13	10	3	3	73	13	31
2017	EC-06	50	10	30	10	0	0	60	10	10
2017	EC-07	47	20	7	13	7	7	71	21	15
2014	EC	39	13	13	18	16	0	53	34	38
2014	EC-06	27	13	13	27	20	0	40	47	15
2014	EC-07	53	11	11	11	16	0	63	26	19

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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	21	42	37	43
2020	EC-06	0	46	54	13
2020	EC-07	35	40	25	20
2019	EC	24	49	27	41
2019	EC-06	10	40	50	10
2019	EC-07	24	57	19	21
2018	EC	14	64	22	36
2018	EC-06	10	70	20	10
2018	EC-07	11	61	28	18
2017	EC	22	45	32	31
2017	EC-06	30	30	40	10
2017	EC-07	27	33	40	15
2014	EC	26	39	34	38
2014	EC-06	33	27	40	15
2014	EC-07	26	47	26	19

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
2019	EC	10	20	30	20	20	0	10
2014	EC	0	20	60	10	9999	10	10

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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 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	14	16	12	5	0	37	16	65	10	43
2020	EC-06	8	8	8	15	0	54	8	40	40	13
2020	EC-07	10	30	20	0	0	20	20	67	0	20
2019	EC	22	12	12	0	7	37	10	64	14	41
2019	EC-06	10	10	10	0	10	60	0	50	25	10
2019	EC-07	14	19	5	0	10	33	19	70	20	21
2018	EC	22	3	25	3	3	33	11	45	10	36
2018	EC-06	10	0	20	10	0	40	20	25	25	10
2018	EC-07	22	6	28	0	6	33	6	45	9	18
2017	EC	19	3	16	13	0	39	10	44	25	31
2017	EC-06	0	10	30	0	0	40	20	24	0	10
2017	EC-07	27	0	7	20	0	40	7	50	38	15
2014	EC	21	8	24	5	8	21	13	44	20	38
2014	EC-06	7	7	20	7	7	33	20	29	29	15
2014	EC-07	32	5	32	5	5	11	10	47	13	19

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	40	30	9	7	0	12	2	81	8	43
2020	EC-06	31	46	8	8	0	8	0	83	8	13
2020	EC-07	45	25	10	10	0	5	5	78	11	20
2019	EC	41	34	7	2	7	7	0	82	11	41
2019	EC-06	40	50	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	33	33	10	5	10	10	0	74	16	21
2018	EC	44	31	11	6	6	3	0	77	11	36
2018	EC-06	40	30	10	10	10	0	0	70	20	10
2018	EC-07	44	44	6	0	6	0	0	89	6	18
2017	EC	48	22	10	13	3	3	0	73	17	31
2017	EC-06	50	30	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2017	EC-07	47	27	7	13	0	7	0	79	14	15
2014	EC	34	29	16	8	11	0	3	65	19	38
2014	EC-06	7	33	20	20	13	0	7	43	36	15
2014	EC-07	58	21	16	0	5	0	0	79	5	19

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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 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	19	12	9	5	0	44	12	68	11	43
2020	EC-06	15	8	0	15	0	54	8	60	40	13
2020	EC-07	20	20	20	0	0	25	15	67	0	20
2019	EC	20	15	12	5	5	39	5	61	17	41
2019	EC-06	10	10	10	0	10	60	0	50	25	10
2019	EC-07	14	19	5	10	5	38	10	64	27	21
2018	EC	22	6	25	3	6	28	11	45	14	36
2018	EC-06	10	0	10	10	10	40	20	25	50	10
2018	EC-07	22	11	28	0	0	28	11	55	0	18
2017	EC	13	13	13	0	0	58	3	67	0	31
2017	EC-06	0	10	10	0	0	70	10	49	0	10
2017	EC-07	13	13	20	0	0	53	0	57	0	15
2014	EC	24	0	26	0	0	42	8	47	0	38
2014	EC-06	7	0	20	0	0	60	13	25	0	15
2014	EC-07	32	0	32	0	0	32	5	50	0	19

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	EC	40	33	9	5	0	14	0	84	5	43
2020	EC-06	31	46	0	15	0	8	0	83	17	13
2020	EC-07	40	30	15	0	0	15	0	82	0	20
2019	EC	44	37	5	5	2	7	0	87	8	41
2019	EC-06	40	50	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	38	38	5	10	0	10	0	84	11	21
2018	EC	49	23	17	6	6	0	0	71	11	35
2018	EC-06	40	30	10	0	20	0	0	70	20	10
2018	EC-07	53	29	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	17
2017	EC	42	35	10	0	3	10	0	86	4	31
2017	EC-06	50	30	10	0	0	10	0	89	0	10
2017	EC-07	33	40	13	0	0	13	0	85	0	15
2014	EC	37	24	16	8	3	11	3	70	12	38
2014	EC-06	7	27	20	13	7	20	7	45	27	15
2014	EC-07	58	21	11	5	0	5	0	83	6	19

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	38	26	21	10	5	64	14	42
2020	EC-06	46	38	8	0	8	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	30	15	35	15	5	45	20	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	56	28	12	2	2	84	5	43
2020	EC-06	46	38	15	0	0	85	0	13
2020	EC-07	50	35	10	5	0	85	5	20
2019	EC	63	17	12	0	7	80	7	41
2019	EC-06	70	10	20	0	0	80	0	10
2019	EC-07	62	24	5	0	10	86	10	21
2018	EC	58	14	19	3	6	72	8	36
2018	EC-06	60	0	30	10	0	60	10	10
2018	EC-07	61	17	11	0	11	78	11	18
2017	EC	57	10	20	7	7	67	13	30
2017	EC-06	40	10	30	10	10	50	20	10
2017	EC-07	57	7	21	7	7	64	14	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	12	42	28	9	9	53	19	43
2020	EC-06	8	38	38	8	8	46	15	13
2020	EC-07	10	45	15	15	15	55	30	20
2019	EC	20	29	32	12	7	49	20	41
2019	EC-06	0	30	30	40	0	30	40	10
2019	EC-07	19	29	33	5	14	48	19	21
2018	EC	11	53	25	6	6	64	11	36
2018	EC-06	10	70	20	0	0	80	0	10
2018	EC-07	11	44	22	11	11	56	22	18
2017	EC	29	39	16	10	6	68	16	31
2017	EC-06	10	50	20	10	10	60	20	10
2017	EC-07	33	33	13	13	7	67	20	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	16	40	23	14	7	56	21	43
2020	EC-06	0	62	38	0	0	62	0	13
2020	EC-07	15	25	20	25	15	40	40	20
2019	EC	24	37	17	15	7	61	22	41
2019	EC-06	10	50	30	10	0	60	10	10
2019	EC-07	24	33	14	14	14	57	29	21
2018	EC	22	50	14	8	6	72	14	36
2018	EC-06	30	50	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	17	44	17	11	11	61	22	18
2017	EC	32	39	13	10	6	71	16	31
2017	EC-06	30	50	0	10	10	80	20	10
2017	EC-07	33	27	20	13	7	60	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	26	35	23	9	7	60	16	43
2020	EC-06	15	54	31	0	0	69	0	13
2020	EC-07	25	30	15	15	15	55	30	20
2019	EC	38	30	15	10	8	68	18	40
2019	EC-07	33	29	19	5	14	62	19	21
2018	EC	24	41	18	9	9	65	18	34
2018	EC-06	30	50	10	0	10	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	24	29	24	12	12	53	24	17
2017	EC	39	29	16	13	3	68	16	31
2017	EC-06	50	20	10	20	0	70	20	10
2017	EC-07	20	33	27	13	7	53	20	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	42	33	14	9	2	0	74	12	43
2020	EC-06	38	46	8	8	0	0	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	30	30	25	10	5	0	60	15	20
2019	EC	50	43	3	3	3	0	93	5	40
2019	EC-06	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	50	40	5	0	5	0	90	5	20
2018	EC	53	31	11	0	3	3	86	3	36
2018	EC-06	70	20	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	EC-07	50	33	11	0	6	0	83	6	18
2017	EC	52	39	10	0	0	0	90	0	31
2017	EC-06	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	40	13	0	0	0	87	0	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	33	26	21	12	9	58	21	43
2020	EC-06	38	0	46	8	8	38	15	13
2020	EC-07	25	25	15	20	15	50	35	20
2019	EC	39	22	20	12	7	61	20	41
2019	EC-06	30	20	20	20	10	50	30	10
2019	EC-07	43	19	19	10	10	62	19	21
2018	EC	28	39	22	8	3	67	11	36
2018	EC-06	30	40	20	10	0	70	10	10
2018	EC-07	33	28	22	11	6	61	17	18
2017	EC	36	45	13	3	3	81	6	31
2017	EC-06	30	50	10	10	0	80	10	10
2017	EC-07	33	47	13	0	7	80	7	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	33	26	16	16	7	2	60	24	43
2020	EC-06	23	31	15	23	0	8	58	25	13
2020	EC-07	30	15	25	20	10	0	45	30	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	26	35	26	9	5	60	14	43
2020	EC-06	31	31	23	8	8	62	15	13
2020	EC-07	20	40	30	10	0	60	10	20
2019	EC	24	32	29	12	2	56	15	41
2019	EC-06	20	20	50	10	0	40	10	10
2019	EC-07	24	38	19	14	5	62	19	21
2018	EC	33	25	31	11	0	58	11	36
2018	EC-06	30	20	30	20	0	50	20	10
2018	EC-07	39	17	39	6	0	56	6	18
2017	EC	32	26	29	13	0	58	13	31
2017	EC-06	40	0	40	20	0	40	20	10
2017	EC-07	27	33	27	13	0	60	13	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	16	33	35	14	2	49	16	43
2020	EC-06	8	38	46	8	0	46	8	13
2020	EC-07	15	25	40	15	5	40	20	20
2019	EC	28	35	20	8	10	63	18	40
2019	EC-06	0	50	40	10	0	50	10	10
2019	EC-07	30	35	10	5	20	65	25	20
2018	EC	22	39	22	11	6	61	17	36
2018	EC-06	30	30	40	0	0	60	0	10
2018	EC-07	22	39	17	11	11	61	22	18
2017	EC	26	42	16	6	10	68	16	31
2017	EC-06	40	40	0	0	20	80	20	10
2017	EC-07	13	33	33	13	7	47	20	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	26	28	23	9	14	53	23	43
2020	EC-06	8	54	23	8	8	62	15	13
2020	EC-07	30	20	20	10	20	50	30	20
2019	EC	34	20	17	15	15	54	29	41
2019	EC-06	10	20	40	20	10	30	30	10
2019	EC-07	43	24	10	5	19	67	24	21
2018	EC	33	31	22	11	3	64	14	36
2018	EC-06	20	40	30	10	0	60	10	10
2018	EC-07	44	22	11	17	6	67	22	18
2017	EC	42	23	19	3	13	65	16	31
2017	EC-06	20	40	20	0	20	60	20	10
2017	EC-07	47	13	27	7	7	60	13	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	47	28	14	7	5	74	12	43
2020	EC-06	54	23	15	0	8	77	8	13
2020	EC-07	40	35	15	5	5	75	10	20
2019	EC	50	25	15	3	8	75	10	40
2019	EC-06	40	50	0	0	10	90	10	10
2019	EC-07	50	20	25	0	5	70	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	28	37	19	9	7	65	16	43
2020	EC-06	31	46	23	0	0	77	0	13
2020	EC-07	25	35	15	15	10	60	25	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	21	30	23	14	12	51	26	43
2020	EC-06	15	38	38	0	8	54	8	13
2020	EC-07	25	15	15	25	20	40	45	20
2019	EC	27	39	10	15	10	66	24	41
2019	EC-06	20	40	10	20	10	60	30	10
2019	EC-07	38	29	5	14	14	67	29	21
2018	EC	25	39	22	8	6	64	14	36
2018	EC-06	20	50	20	10	0	70	10	10
2018	EC-07	33	28	22	6	11	61	17	18
2017	EC	52	22	13	3	10	74	13	31
2017	EC-06	40	40	0	0	20	80	20	10
2017	EC-07	40	20	27	7	7	60	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	63	19	14	5	0	81	5	43
2020	EC-06	69	15	8	8	0	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	65	15	20	0	0	80	0	20
2019	EC	80	10	7	2	0	90	2	41
2019	EC-06	90	10	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	76	14	10	0	0	90	0	21
2018	EC	72	19	3	3	3	92	6	36
2018	EC-06	40	40	0	10	10	80	20	10
2018	EC-07	83	11	6	0	0	94	0	18
2017	EC	74	23	3	0	0	97	0	31
2017	EC-06	50	40	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	80	20	0	0	0	100	0	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 very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	28	16	5	79	5	43
2020	EC-06	62	31	8	0	92	0	13
2020	EC-07	45	30	15	10	75	10	20

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	81	14	0	2	0	2	98	2	43
2020	EC-06	77	15	0	0	0	8	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	80	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2019	EC	88	2	0	2	0	7	97	3	41
2019	EC-06	80	0	0	10	0	10	89	11	10
2019	EC-07	86	5	0	0	0	10	100	0	21
2018	EC	83	3	3	3	3	6	91	6	36
2018	EC-06	90	0	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	EC-07	78	6	0	6	0	11	94	6	18

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	84	7	7	2	0	0	91	2	43
2020	EC-06	85	8	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	EC-07	85	5	5	5	0	0	90	5	20
2019	EC	78	10	5	3	0	5	92	3	40
2019	EC-06	70	20	0	0	0	10	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	81	5	5	5	0	5	90	5	21
2018	EC	83	8	0	3	3	3	97	3	36
2018	EC-06	90	10	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	EC-07	83	6	0	6	0	6	94	6	18
2017	EC	81	16	0	3	0	0	97	3	31
2017	EC-06	80	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	EC-07	73	20	0	7	0	0	93	7	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	61	22	10	5	2	83	7	41
2020	EC-06	58	33	8	0	0	92	0	12
2020	EC-07	53	26	5	11	5	79	16	19
2019	EC	66	27	5	0	2	93	2	41
2019	EC-06	60	40	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	62	24	10	0	5	86	5	21
2018	EC	67	25	3	6	0	92	6	36
2018	EC-06	70	20	0	10	0	90	10	10
2018	EC-07	61	28	6	6	0	89	6	18
2017	EC	64	26	6	3	0	90	3	31
2017	EC-06	70	20	10	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	40	7	7	0	87	7	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	70	9	9	7	5	0	79	12	43
2020	EC-06	69	15	8	0	8	0	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	65	10	5	15	5	0	75	20	20
2019	EC	58	23	8	5	8	0	80	13	40
2019	EC-07	52	29	5	0	14	0	81	14	21
2018	EC	60	14	11	11	0	3	76	12	35
2018	EC-06	80	0	0	20	0	0	80	20	10
2018	EC-07	53	18	18	12	0	0	71	12	17
2017	EC	64	16	10	6	3	0	81	10	31
2017	EC-06	70	10	10	0	10	0	80	10	10
2017	EC-07	53	27	7	13	0	0	80	13	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 very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	77	9	2	0	12	97	0	43
2020	EC-06	100	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	60	20	5	0	15	94	0	20
2019	EC	48	25	3	3	23	94	3	40
2019	EC-06	40	20	0	0	40	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	40	30	5	5	20	88	6	20
2018	EC	51	20	6	0	23	93	0	35
2018	EC-07	44	28	11	0	17	87	0	18
2017	EC	48	23	6	0	22	92	0	31
2017	EC-06	40	10	0	0	50	100	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	33	13	0	7	86	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	77	12	7	0	2	2	90	2	43
2020	EC-06	85	15	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	65	15	15	0	5	0	80	5	20
2019	EC	78	15	8	0	0	0	93	0	40
2019	EC-06	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	70	15	15	0	0	0	85	0	20
2018	EC	72	19	3	3	0	3	94	3	36
2018	EC-06	80	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	EC-07	61	28	6	6	0	0	89	6	18
2017	EC	71	16	6	0	3	3	90	3	31
2017	EC-06	60	20	10	0	0	10	89	0	10
2017	EC-07	67	20	7	0	7	0	87	7	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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	72	19	2	5	2	0	91	7	43
2020	EC-06	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	60	30	5	5	0	0	90	5	20
2019	EC	68	22	7	0	2	0	90	2	41
2019	EC-06	80	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	76	14	10	0	0	0	90	0	21
2018	EC	75	8	14	0	0	3	86	0	36
2018	EC-06	80	10	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	EC-07	83	6	11	0	0	0	89	0	18
2017	EC	71	26	3	0	0	0	97	0	31
2017	EC-06	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2017	EC-07	67	27	7	0	0	0	93	0	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	53	21	16	7	2	0	74	9	43
2020	EC-06	69	23	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	EC-07	50	15	20	10	5	0	65	15	20
2019	EC	59	27	5	2	2	5	90	5	41
2019	EC-06	50	40	0	0	0	10	100	0	10
2019	EC-07	57	19	10	5	5	5	80	10	21
2018	EC	53	22	17	6	3	0	75	8	36
2018	EC-06	50	30	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2018	EC-07	56	17	22	0	6	0	72	6	18
2017	EC	61	22	13	3	0	0	84	3	31
2017	EC-06	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	73	13	7	7	0	0	87	7	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	35	42	16	7	77	7	43
2020	EC-06	23	46	31	0	69	0	13
2020	EC-07	40	35	10	15	75	15	20

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	9	40	40	9	2	49	12	43
2020	EC-06	8	46	38	8	0	54	8	13
2020	EC-07	15	30	35	15	5	45	20	20
2019	EC	12	49	22	12	5	61	17	41
2019	EC-06	10	40	30	20	0	50	20	10
2019	EC-07	10	48	24	14	5	57	19	21
2018	EC	17	44	25	11	3	61	14	36
2018	EC-06	0	70	20	10	0	70	10	10
2018	EC-07	28	33	22	11	6	61	17	18
2017	EC	6	52	39	0	3	58	3	31
2017	EC-06	0	60	40	0	0	60	0	10
2017	EC-07	7	47	40	0	7	53	7	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	9	19	40	23	9	33	28	43
2020	EC-06	0	15	46	38	0	38	15	13
2020	EC-07	15	25	30	15	15	30	40	20
2019	EC	7	22	32	27	12	39	29	41
2019	EC-06	0	30	40	20	10	30	30	10
2019	EC-07	14	14	29	29	14	43	29	21
2018	EC	3	14	31	42	11	53	17	36
2018	EC-06	0	20	20	60	0	60	20	10
2018	EC-07	6	17	33	28	17	44	22	18
2017	EC	6	3	45	29	16	45	10	31
2017	EC-06	0	10	50	20	20	40	10	10
2017	EC-07	13	0	47	27	13	40	13	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	37	51	5	5	0	2	90	5	43
2020	EC-06	8	85	0	8	0	0	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	50	35	10	5	0	0	85	5	20
2019	EC	39	46	10	2	2	0	85	5	41
2019	EC-06	40	40	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	33	57	5	0	5	0	90	5	21
2018	EC	56	25	11	8	0	0	81	8	36
2018	EC-06	60	20	0	20	0	0	80	20	10
2018	EC-07	61	28	6	6	0	0	89	6	18
2017	EC	48	45	3	3	0	0	94	3	31
2017	EC-06	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2017	EC-07	47	53	0	0	0	0	100	0	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	44	24	15	12	5	68	17	41
2020	EC-06	33	25	17	17	8	58	25	12
2020	EC-07	42	21	16	16	5	63	21	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	44	19	14	12	9	2	64	21	43
2020	EC-06	54	8	15	8	15	0	62	23	13
2020	EC-07	25	30	15	20	10	0	55	30	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	56	21	16	7	77	7	43
2020	EC-06	69	8	15	8	77	8	13
2020	EC-07	40	25	25	10	65	10	20

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	30	37	14	14	5	67	19	43
2020	EC-06	31	38	8	15	8	69	23	13
2020	EC-07	25	35	20	15	5	60	20	20
2019	EC	41	37	10	2	10	78	12	41
2019	EC-06	30	50	0	0	20	80	20	10
2019	EC-07	38	33	14	5	10	71	14	21
2018	EC	47	28	6	11	8	75	19	36
2018	EC-06	50	20	0	10	20	70	30	10
2018	EC-07	56	22	6	11	6	78	17	18
2017	EC	36	32	13	10	10	68	19	31
2017	EC-06	30	30	20	20	0	60	20	10
2017	EC-07	33	33	13	0	20	67	20	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	42	5	2	93	2	43
2020	EC-06	62	38	0	0	100	0	13
2020	EC-07	40	50	5	5	90	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	52	31	10	7	83	7	42
2020	EC-06	58	25	8	8	83	8	12
2020	EC-07	45	40	5	10	85	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	53	33	9	5	86	5	43
2020	EC-06	54	31	8	8	85	8	13
2020	EC-07	50	40	5	5	90	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	37	7	5	2	86	7	43
2020	EC-06	54	23	8	8	8	77	15	13
2020	EC-07	40	50	5	5	0	90	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	70	19	2	2	2	5	93	5	43
2020	EC-06	69	15	0	8	0	8	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	65	20	5	0	5	5	89	5	20

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	55	33	7	2	2	90	2	42
2020	EC-06	50	42	0	8	0	92	8	12
2020	EC-07	60	30	10	0	0	90	0	20

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 (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	63	30	7	93	7	43
2020	EC-06	54	38	8	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	65	25	10	90	10	20

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 (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	70	23	7	93	7	43
2020	EC-06	62	31	8	92	8	13
2020	EC-07	80	15	5	95	5	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	44	11	0	6	0	83	6	18
2020	EC-07	54	31	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	EC	21	50	7	7	7	7	77	15	14
2019	EC-07	20	60	0	10	10	0	80	20	10

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	18
2020	EC-07	100	0	13

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	29	24	18	12	18	0	0	53	29	17
2020	EC-07	33	17	8	17	25	0	0	50	42	12

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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	7	93	42
2020	EC-06	8	92	13
2020	EC-07	10	90	20

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	7	93	43
2020	EC-06	8	92	13
2020	EC-07	0	100	20
2019	EC	10	90	41
2019	EC-06	10	90	10
2019	EC-07	5	95	21
2017	EC-06	0	100	10

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	28	7	7	5	2	85	8	43
2020	EC-06	62	31	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2020	EC-07	45	25	10	10	5	5	78	11	20

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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	12	70	16	2	86	14	43
2020	EC-06	8	77	15	0	91	9	13
2020	EC-07	10	70	20	0	88	13	20

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	45	14	2	10	5	0	24	78	19	42
2020	EC-06	38	15	0	8	0	0	38	88	13	13
2020	EC-07	53	16	5	16	5	0	5	72	22	19
2019	EC	58	8	18	8	8	0	3	67	15	40
2019	EC-06	60	20	10	0	10	0	0	80	10	10
2019	EC-07	55	5	20	10	10	0	0	60	20	20
2018	EC	60	11	6	6	3	3	11	83	10	35
2018	EC-07	56	11	0	11	0	6	17	86	14	18

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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 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 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

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations