2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Research Council Canada

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 160671
2018 National Research Council Canada 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1773
2017 Public Service 33 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 174203
2017 National Research Council Canada 36 45 10 6 2 0 0 82 9 2327
2011 Public Service 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 200583
2011 National Research Council Canada 39 41 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 3051
2008 Public Service 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 168072
2008 National Research Council Canada 42 42 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 3105

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 160988
2018 National Research Council Canada 30 39 15 11 6 0 0 68 16 1770
2017 Public Service 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 173998
2017 National Research Council Canada 28 42 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 2328

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 160125
2018 National Research Council Canada 55 34 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 1765
2017 Public Service 52 35 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 173795
2017 National Research Council Canada 56 35 7 2 1 0 0 91 3 2324
2011 Public Service 58 31 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 200656
2011 National Research Council Canada 64 28 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 3046

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 161156
2018 National Research Council Canada 44 39 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 1777
2017 Public Service 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 173510
2017 National Research Council Canada 45 39 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 2323
2011 Public Service 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 200825
2011 National Research Council Canada 46 40 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 3052
2008 Public Service 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 168963
2008 National Research Council Canada 50 39 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 3114

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 160754
2018 National Research Council Canada 38 33 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 1758
2017 Public Service 33 32 16 9 8 1 0 66 17 173925
2017 National Research Council Canada 37 35 15 8 4 0 0 72 12 2326
2011 Public Service 28 35 18 10 7 1 0 64 17 198741
2011 National Research Council Canada 26 34 18 12 9 1 0 61 21 3037

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 34 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 160146
2018 National Research Council Canada 33 37 18 9 3 0 0 69 12 1756
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 173991
2017 National Research Council Canada 33 38 15 9 4 0 0 71 14 2326
2011 Public Service 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 198568
2011 National Research Council Canada 23 35 17 15 9 1 0 58 25 3033
2008 Public Service 28 40 14 11 6 0 0 68 18 164994
2008 National Research Council Canada 33 40 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 3051

Question 45. 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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 25 19 12 9 3 0 59 22 161050
2018 National Research Council Canada 36 27 19 10 6 2 0 65 16 1766
2017 Public Service 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 22 173970
2017 National Research Council Canada 37 27 16 8 6 4 1 68 15 2327
2011 Public Service 29 27 17 12 10 5 1 59 23 198679
2011 National Research Council Canada 31 28 16 11 9 5 1 62 21 3039
2008 Public Service 27 29 17 13 9 5 1 60 23 164965
2008 National Research Council Canada 34 30 15 10 7 4 1 67 18 3047
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 30 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 160474
2018 National Research Council Canada 46 29 13 7 4 1 0 76 12 1771
2017 Public Service 44 31 11 6 5 2 1 77 12 174211
2017 National Research Council Canada 44 31 12 6 4 2 1 77 11 2328
2011 Public Service 40 32 13 8 5 2 1 74 13 199843
2011 National Research Council Canada 42 31 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 3048
2008 Public Service 38 31 12 8 7 3 1 72 15 166751
2008 National Research Council Canada 41 29 11 9 7 2 0 72 17 3073

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 32 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 160177
2018 National Research Council Canada 40 32 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 1774
2017 Public Service 42 33 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 174142
2017 National Research Council Canada 38 36 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 2326
2011 Public Service 38 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 199709
2011 National Research Council Canada 36 34 12 10 7 0 0 70 17 3043
2008 Public Service 36 34 11 10 8 1 0 71 18 166684
2008 National Research Council Canada 34 33 11 12 9 0 0 67 21 3072

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 160605
2018 National Research Council Canada 45 28 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 1772
2017 Public Service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 12 173871
2017 National Research Council Canada 47 29 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 2326

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 28 31 17 9 8 6 0 63 19 161481
2018 National Research Council Canada 29 33 17 9 4 8 0 67 14 1780
2017 Public Service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 174230
2017 National Research Council Canada 27 33 18 8 5 10 0 67 14 2328
2011 Public Service 22 31 19 11 9 7 1 58 22 199170
2011 National Research Council Canada 20 28 21 11 11 9 1 54 24 3037

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 31 18 13 11 2 0 58 24 161089
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 32 21 14 8 3 0 56 23 1777
2017 Public Service 24 31 17 13 11 3 0 57 25 174174
2017 National Research Council Canada 22 34 20 12 8 3 0 58 21 2326
2011 Public Service 19 31 19 14 13 3 0 52 28 199021
2011 National Research Council Canada 15 26 19 17 21 2 0 41 39 3043
2008 Public Service 21 33 18 14 12 3 0 55 27 165557
2008 National Research Council Canada 22 32 18 14 12 2 0 55 27 3057

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 29 21 16 12 5 0 48 30 160960
2018 National Research Council Canada 13 27 25 19 10 5 0 43 31 1775
2017 Public Service 17 29 20 17 12 6 0 49 31 174040
2017 National Research Council Canada 13 29 24 16 9 7 0 46 28 2329
2011 Public Service 11 31 21 19 12 6 0 45 33 198979
2011 National Research Council Canada 8 25 21 22 17 6 0 36 42 3038
2008 Public Service 11 31 20 20 13 6 0 44 35 165317
2008 National Research Council Canada 11 32 19 19 11 6 0 46 33 3054

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 30 18 18 14 3 0 48 33 161278
2018 National Research Council Canada 12 27 21 23 14 2 0 41 38 1778
2017 Public Service 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 173985
2017 National Research Council Canada 12 33 22 19 12 3 0 46 31 2324
2011 Public Service 13 33 18 20 14 3 0 48 34 198810
2011 National Research Council Canada 10 26 18 23 20 2 0 37 45 3038
2008 Public Service 14 36 16 20 12 2 0 51 33 165141
2008 National Research Council Canada 13 34 17 21 12 3 0 49 34 3051
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 34 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 161141
2018 National Research Council Canada 21 34 21 15 9 0 0 56 23 1776
2017 Public Service 25 35 16 13 10 0 0 61 24 174142
2017 National Research Council Canada 24 36 17 15 8 0 0 60 22 2328
2011 Public Service 21 37 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 200784
2011 National Research Council Canada 19 39 16 16 10 0 0 58 26 3055

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 41 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 161312
2018 National Research Council Canada 25 42 16 12 5 0 0 68 17 1777
2017 Public Service 29 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 174083
2017 National Research Council Canada 25 46 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 2326

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22 19 16 14 13 2 41 36 160747
2018 National Research Council Canada 10 20 24 17 13 14 3 35 36 1775
2017 Public Service 11 21 18 17 14 16 3 40 38 174082
2017 National Research Council Canada 10 20 20 18 12 19 3 37 38 2328

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 160726
2018 National Research Council Canada 35 36 13 11 5 0 0 71 17 1777
2017 Public Service 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 174253
2017 National Research Council Canada 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 2328
2011 Public Service 33 37 13 10 7 1 0 70 17 199910
2011 National Research Council Canada 34 35 14 10 7 0 0 69 18 3049
2008 Public Service 31 36 13 11 9 1 1 67 20 166756
2008 National Research Council Canada 31 35 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 3072

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 34 16 10 6 3 6 65 18 36684
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 36 17 10 7 2 7 63 18 367
2017 Public Service 25 36 14 11 6 3 5 66 18 38833
2017 National Research Council Canada 25 37 18 10 4 2 4 66 15 430

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 45 10 14 6 0 1 70 20 161510
2018 National Research Council Canada 24 44 13 13 5 0 1 69 19 1777
2017 Public Service 26 40 12 14 8 0 0 66 23 174231
2017 National Research Council Canada 27 41 13 13 6 0 0 68 18 2327
2011 Public Service 27 41 12 12 6 0 1 69 19 200240
2011 National Research Council Canada 25 37 16 13 7 0 2 63 21 3046
2008 Public Service 25 42 13 13 7 0 1 68 20 168332
2008 National Research Council Canada 27 41 14 11 4 0 2 70 16 3102

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 161032
2018 National Research Council Canada 49 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 1772
2017 Public Service 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 174121
2017 National Research Council Canada 50 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2325
2011 Public Service 42 36 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 200728
2011 National Research Council Canada 53 35 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 3051
2008 Public Service 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 169105
2008 National Research Council Canada 52 36 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 3112

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 160117
2018 National Research Council Canada 54 35 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 1766
2017 Public Service 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 173994
2017 National Research Council Canada 56 34 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 2324
2011 Public Service 45 39 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 200298
2011 National Research Council Canada 59 33 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 3045
2008 Public Service 43 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 168403
2008 National Research Council Canada 56 35 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 3104

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 32 18 15 12 2 0 53 28 161004
2018 National Research Council Canada 14 30 22 20 13 2 0 45 33 1774
2017 Public Service 22 32 16 14 11 3 0 57 27 173983
2017 National Research Council Canada 17 33 19 16 12 3 0 52 29 2324
2011 Public Service 21 33 17 15 12 2 0 55 27 200253
2011 National Research Council Canada 15 30 19 18 16 2 0 46 35 3046
2008 Public Service 19 35 17 15 11 2 0 56 27 168004
2008 National Research Council Canada 21 35 18 15 10 2 0 57 25 3098

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 27 16 16 18 2 2 48 35 161071
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 23 16 21 22 2 1 39 44 1775
2017 Public Service 19 27 15 16 18 3 3 48 36 174011
2017 National Research Council Canada 15 26 16 17 21 4 2 43 40 2326
2011 Public Service 15 27 15 18 21 2 2 44 40 200219
2011 National Research Council Canada 13 21 16 19 27 2 2 36 47 3042
2008 Public Service 17 32 14 16 17 2 2 51 35 167751
2008 National Research Council Canada 14 27 16 18 21 2 2 43 41 3091

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 38 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 160686
2018 National Research Council Canada 29 41 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 1772
2017 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 173615
2017 National Research Council Canada 30 43 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 2322
2011 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 200493
2011 National Research Council Canada 31 39 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 3048

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 160340
2018 National Research Council Canada 35 36 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 1766
2017 Public Service 32 35 15 11 8 0 0 67 18 173681
2017 National Research Council Canada 37 37 14 8 4 0 0 74 13 2320

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 160685
2018 National Research Council Canada 25 38 18 14 5 0 1 64 19 1771
2017 Public Service 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 173677
2017 National Research Council Canada 29 40 16 10 5 0 1 69 15 2323
2011 Public Service 34 40 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 199885
2011 National Research Council Canada 32 41 14 8 4 1 1 74 12 3047

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 35 22 11 8 3 0 57 20 161226
2018 National Research Council Canada 19 39 23 10 5 3 0 60 16 1776
2017 Public Service 20 35 21 12 8 4 1 58 21 174027
2017 National Research Council Canada 20 39 21 11 5 4 0 62 16 2328

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 161141
2018 National Research Council Canada 41 34 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 1771
2017 Public Service 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 74 15 174019
2017 National Research Council Canada 41 33 13 8 3 1 1 76 11 2320
2011 Public Service 38 36 11 9 6 0 1 75 14 200742
2011 National Research Council Canada 39 36 12 8 5 1 1 76 12 3047

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 161699
2018 National Research Council Canada 27 34 20 12 6 0 1 61 18 1779
2017 Public Service 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 174272
2017 National Research Council Canada 25 41 20 9 5 0 1 67 13 2325
2011 Public Service 33 34 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 200574
2011 National Research Council Canada 25 39 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 3054
2008 Public Service 28 35 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 168835
2008 National Research Council Canada 21 36 23 13 7 0 1 57 20 3111

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 39 35 161647
2018 National Research Council Canada 16 55 29 1778
2017 Public Service 26 40 34 174196
2017 National Research Council Canada 16 55 29 2326
2011 Public Service 27 42 31 198979
2011 National Research Council Canada 16 51 33 3043

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Organization 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
2018 Public Service 17 33 30 6 8 6 43390
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 19 31 13 9 5 302
2017 Public Service 18 30 29 6 10 6 45785
2017 National Research Council Canada 30 17 17 16 14 6 355
2011 Public Service 19 32 31 8 9999 10 53795
2011 National Research Council Canada 24 11 26 22 9999 17 504
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 161313
2018 National Research Council Canada 40 43 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 1778
2017 Public Service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 173996
2017 National Research Council Canada 36 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2329
2011 Public Service 37 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 200734
2011 National Research Council Canada 37 41 11 6 4 1 0 78 11 3057
2008 Public Service 42 39 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 168871
2008 National Research Council Canada 47 38 8 4 2 1 0 85 7 3113

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 161017
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 42 19 11 4 1 0 65 16 1771
2017 Public Service 25 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 173974
2017 National Research Council Canada 19 42 20 13 6 1 0 61 19 2323
2011 Public Service 24 42 17 10 6 2 0 67 16 199395
2011 National Research Council Canada 18 35 16 16 13 1 0 54 30 3049

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 26 35 18 8 1 1 27 37 161147
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 30 36 17 4 1 1 22 41 1774
2017 Public Service 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 37 173451
2017 National Research Council Canada 10 27 38 15 7 0 2 23 38 2320
2011 Public Service 12 27 34 16 7 1 2 24 40 199952
2011 National Research Council Canada 15 29 33 15 6 1 2 21 45 3040
2008 Public Service 12 29 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 168383
2008 National Research Council Canada 8 25 37 20 8 0 3 29 34 3103

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 20 28 23 13 2 2 37 33 160571
2018 National Research Council Canada 10 21 31 24 12 2 1 37 31 1768
2017 Public Service 12 19 28 21 14 3 4 37 33 173005
2017 National Research Council Canada 9 19 29 24 13 2 4 39 30 2308
2011 Public Service 12 20 28 21 12 2 3 35 34 199740
2011 National Research Council Canada 18 25 26 16 10 2 3 27 45 3034
2008 Public Service 12 22 29 21 11 2 3 34 35 168088
2008 National Research Council Canada 7 16 28 28 16 2 4 46 24 3105

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 24 29 17 9 2 3 26 43 160643
2018 National Research Council Canada 20 26 30 15 6 1 1 22 48 1766
2017 Public Service 17 23 29 15 9 2 4 26 43 173286
2017 National Research Council Canada 18 27 28 15 7 2 4 23 47 2319
2011 Public Service 18 24 28 15 8 2 4 25 45 199696
2011 National Research Council Canada 18 24 28 16 8 2 4 26 44 3037
2008 Public Service 17 24 30 17 8 2 3 25 43 168077
2008 National Research Council Canada 14 22 29 19 10 1 4 31 38 3095

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 16 32 27 14 1 2 42 25 160266
2018 National Research Council Canada 7 18 37 27 10 1 2 38 25 1767
2017 Public Service 8 15 31 25 14 1 4 42 25 172593
2017 National Research Council Canada 6 14 35 28 12 1 3 42 21 2312
2011 Public Service 9 17 32 25 12 1 4 38 28 199449
2011 National Research Council Canada 8 15 33 28 12 1 3 42 23 3041
2008 Public Service 9 18 33 25 11 1 3 38 28 168000
2008 National Research Council Canada 5 14 34 30 13 0 3 45 20 3096

Question 16e. 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 Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 160843
2018 National Research Council Canada 19 25 29 17 7 1 2 24 46 1775
2017 Public Service 17 22 27 17 12 2 4 30 41 173223
2017 National Research Council Canada 13 23 29 19 11 1 4 32 37 2318
2011 Public Service 18 24 28 16 9 1 3 27 44 199874
2011 National Research Council Canada 17 24 27 17 10 1 4 28 43 3044
2008 Public Service 16 24 28 18 10 1 3 29 42 168023
2008 National Research Council Canada 11 23 29 20 13 1 4 34 35 3096

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 20 27 22 13 3 3 37 35 160300
2018 National Research Council Canada 6 11 26 31 20 3 3 55 18 1757
2017 Public Service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 173264
2017 National Research Council Canada 3 9 20 33 24 4 7 63 14 2313
2011 Public Service 11 18 27 23 14 3 5 40 31 199570
2011 National Research Council Canada 4 8 22 32 23 3 8 62 14 3036
2008 Public Service 14 22 27 20 11 2 4 33 38 168198
2008 National Research Council Canada 4 10 23 31 22 2 7 60 15 3094

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 24 31 16 9 2 2 25 42 161001
2018 National Research Council Canada 20 27 30 14 5 2 2 20 49 1773
2017 Public Service 16 22 31 15 9 3 4 26 41 173340
2017 National Research Council Canada 17 27 30 13 7 2 4 21 47 2319

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 160757
2018 National Research Council Canada 39 32 11 11 6 1 0 72 17 1770
2017 Public Service 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 73 17 174130
2017 National Research Council Canada 41 33 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 2328

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 160773
2018 National Research Council Canada 46 38 7 6 2 0 0 84 9 1776
2017 Public Service 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 80 12 173904
2017 National Research Council Canada 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 2323

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 77 9 161015
2018 National Research Council Canada 39 43 11 4 2 1 0 82 6 1778

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat 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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 36 14 4 3 3 0 78 7 160822
2018 National Research Council Canada 34 37 18 5 2 4 0 73 8 1761
2017 Public Service 37 35 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 173916
2017 National Research Council Canada 35 35 17 4 3 6 1 75 7 2320

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 39 38 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 160801
2018 National Research Council Canada 38 41 13 5 1 1 0 80 6 1759
2017 Public Service 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 173976
2017 National Research Council Canada 38 42 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 2321
2011 Public Service 31 39 16 7 5 3 0 72 12 198890
2011 National Research Council Canada 32 39 16 6 4 3 0 73 11 3037

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 160659
2018 National Research Council Canada 48 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 1754
2017 Public Service 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 174074
2017 National Research Council Canada 46 39 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 2326
2011 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 198622
2011 National Research Council Canada 37 36 14 7 6 0 0 74 13 3037
2008 Public Service 33 40 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 165113
2008 National Research Council Canada 38 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 3053

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 32 19 11 9 5 3 59 21 161064
2018 National Research Council Canada 19 33 22 12 7 5 3 56 20 1775
2017 Public Service 26 31 16 11 9 5 4 62 21 174143
2017 National Research Council Canada 23 31 19 10 8 6 4 60 19 2324

Question 34. 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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 31 38 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 161068
2018 National Research Council Canada 26 34 17 13 6 3 1 63 20 1771
2017 Public Service 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 173795
2017 National Research Council Canada 29 34 16 11 5 5 1 66 17 2321
2011 Public Service 35 36 12 8 5 4 1 74 14 199168
2011 National Research Council Canada 28 30 15 11 7 5 2 63 20 3048
2008 Public Service 31 36 12 10 7 4 1 70 17 165770
2008 National Research Council Canada 27 32 14 12 8 5 2 63 22 3056

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 38 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 160645
2018 National Research Council Canada 24 36 26 9 3 2 0 61 12 1775

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 25 19 14 14 8 2 48 31 161057
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 22 21 18 13 10 2 42 34 1772
2017 Public Service 18 25 17 14 14 9 3 48 32 173820
2017 National Research Council Canada 12 20 22 15 13 15 3 39 35 2324
2011 Public Service 15 23 18 16 15 11 3 44 35 199244
2011 National Research Council Canada 11 19 20 17 16 13 3 36 40 3043

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 85 161503
2018 National Research Council Canada 9 91 1779

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22721
2018 National Research Council Canada 50 171

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 62 22735
2018 National Research Council Canada 56 171

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22696
2018 National Research Council Canada 7 171

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 22696
2018 National Research Council Canada 0 171

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 22696
2018 National Research Council Canada 5 171

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22712
2018 National Research Council Canada 3 171

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 22694
2018 National Research Council Canada 3 171

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22709
2018 National Research Council Canada 39 170

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 40 22697
2018 National Research Council Canada 35 170

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 46 22698
2018 National Research Council Canada 43 170

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 41 22706
2018 National Research Council Canada 35 170

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 22690
2018 National Research Council Canada 37 170

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 22722
2018 National Research Council Canada 45 170

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 22699
2018 National Research Council Canada 28 170

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 22678
2018 National Research Council Canada 0 170

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22693
2018 National Research Council Canada 7 170

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 22689
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 170

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 48 22704
2018 National Research Council Canada 45 170

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22702
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 170

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 22687
2018 National Research Council Canada 13 170

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 51 22718
2018 National Research Council Canada 56 170

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22701
2018 National Research Council Canada 27 170

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 22688
2018 National Research Council Canada 21 170

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 22699
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 170

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 22689
2018 National Research Council Canada 8 170

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 22692
2018 National Research Council Canada 5 170

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 14 22692
2018 National Research Council Canada 7 170

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22688
2018 National Research Council Canada 7 170

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 22709
2018 National Research Council Canada 26 170

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21200
2018 National Research Council Canada 12 163

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 21197
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 163

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21191
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 163

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 21189
2018 National Research Council Canada 7 163

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21189
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 163

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 National Research Council Canada 10 163

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 21188
2018 National Research Council Canada 2 163

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 21193
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 163

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 12 21192
2018 National Research Council Canada 6 163

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 21199
2018 National Research Council Canada 34 163

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 21189
2018 National Research Council Canada 12 163

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 47 21214
2018 National Research Council Canada 54 163

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 21187

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 56 21220
2018 National Research Council Canada 48 163

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 21191
2018 National Research Council Canada 4 163

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 21192
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 163

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 16 19 21 8 8 23 5 48 22 161102
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 15 21 5 4 31 8 49 16 1774
2017 Public Service 16 18 19 7 8 24 7 50 22 174189
2017 National Research Council Canada 14 15 19 5 4 33 10 51 16 2328

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 31 18 7 6 7 1 66 14 161060
2018 National Research Council Canada 25 28 23 7 4 12 1 61 12 1773
2017 Public Service 28 31 17 7 6 9 1 66 15 173958
2017 National Research Council Canada 26 30 20 6 3 14 2 66 11 2327
2011 Public Service 31 36 16 7 4 6 0 72 12 198422
2011 National Research Council Canada 29 32 19 6 4 10 0 68 11 3028

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 92 161188
2018 National Research Council Canada 5 95 1777

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 36 11806
2018 National Research Council Canada 30 85

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 77 11826
2018 National Research Council Canada 72 85

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11797
2018 National Research Council Canada 0 85

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11798

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11802

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11798
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 85

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 11790
2018 National Research Council Canada 19 85

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 11790
2018 National Research Council Canada 24 85

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11786
2018 National Research Council Canada 9 85

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11784

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 26 11787
2018 National Research Council Canada 20 85

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11792
2018 National Research Council Canada 44 85

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11783

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11782

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 8 11785
2018 National Research Council Canada 6 85

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11787
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 85

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 1 11782
2018 National Research Council Canada 0 85

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11791
2018 National Research Council Canada 6 85

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 0 11783
2018 National Research Council Canada 0 85

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 19 11797
2018 National Research Council Canada 19 85

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 11822
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 85

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 15 11810
2018 National Research Council Canada 13 85

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11809
2018 National Research Council Canada 9 85

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 17 11817
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 85

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11805

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 11807

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11806
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 85

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11808
2018 National Research Council Canada 6 85

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 49 11821
2018 National Research Council Canada 53 85

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 11053

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11052
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 82

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11049

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 3 11051

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11049

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 11051

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11053
2018 National Research Council Canada 14 82

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 11055

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 11058
2018 National Research Council Canada 28 82

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 9 11054
2018 National Research Council Canada 10 82

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 45 11069
2018 National Research Council Canada 49 82

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 2 11050
2018 National Research Council Canada 0 82

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 64 11072
2018 National Research Council Canada 52 82

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 4 11051

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 11050
2018 National Research Council Canada 14 82

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 18 24 4 4 26 5 53 12 161075
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 14 24 3 2 34 7 50 8 1776
2017 Public Service 17 18 20 4 4 30 7 56 12 174058
2017 National Research Council Canada 13 14 20 2 2 40 8 54 8 2325

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 31 19 5 4 10 1 69 10 161053
2018 National Research Council Canada 26 28 24 4 2 15 1 64 7 1776
2017 Public Service 31 31 17 4 4 12 2 72 9 173835
2017 National Research Council Canada 26 29 19 3 2 19 2 69 7 2324
2011 Public Service 35 36 14 4 2 8 0 77 7 198306
2011 National Research Council Canada 33 34 17 3 2 11 0 76 5 3035
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 26 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 160320
2018 National Research Council Canada 50 27 12 5 4 1 0 78 9 1765
2017 Public Service 53 25 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 174119
2017 National Research Council Canada 51 27 11 5 4 2 0 79 9 2326

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 40 16 8 4 2 0 71 13 161108
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 29 27 18 9 6 0 42 29 1779
2017 Public Service 24 40 16 9 6 4 0 67 15 173983
2017 National Research Council Canada 10 28 25 17 10 10 1 42 30 2327

Question 66. 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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 35 18 13 10 2 0 59 23 161341
2018 National Research Council Canada 18 33 23 15 7 3 0 53 23 1778
2017 Public Service 18 37 17 14 11 2 0 56 26 174038
2017 National Research Council Canada 18 37 20 14 7 4 0 57 22 2323

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 24 22 14 18 0 1 46 32 161369
2018 National Research Council Canada 42 29 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 1778
2017 Public Service 22 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 34 173880
2017 National Research Council Canada 43 31 14 7 4 1 2 75 11 2322

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 18 27 28 16 11 0 1 45 27 161255
2018 National Research Council Canada 13 29 29 17 11 1 0 42 29 1781
2017 Public Service 19 27 26 15 11 0 1 47 26 173933
2017 National Research Council Canada 17 28 28 17 10 0 1 45 27 2325

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 29 24 13 8 0 2 55 21 160603
2018 National Research Council Canada 20 32 25 14 7 1 1 53 21 1776
2017 Public Service 26 29 22 12 8 1 3 57 21 173555
2017 National Research Council Canada 23 33 23 13 6 0 2 57 19 2320

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 20 23 23 17 15 1 1 44 32 160732
2018 National Research Council Canada 15 23 23 20 16 1 1 40 37 1771
2017 Public Service 21 23 22 16 15 1 2 45 32 173886
2017 National Research Council Canada 18 26 23 18 12 1 1 45 32 2326

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 46 23 13 6 4 0 6 75 11 160698
2018 National Research Council Canada 38 28 17 8 5 1 3 68 14 1774
2017 Public Service 44 23 13 6 4 1 9 75 11 173618
2017 National Research Council Canada 37 30 16 7 4 1 5 71 13 2327

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 30 27 21 11 9 0 1 58 20 161068
2018 National Research Council Canada 28 31 21 11 7 1 1 60 19 1779
2017 Public Service 29 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 173457
2017 National Research Council Canada 30 32 21 10 5 0 1 63 16 2321

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 25 33 23 10 6 1 1 59 17 160799
2018 National Research Council Canada 21 33 27 12 6 1 1 55 18 1771
2017 Public Service 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 18 173337
2017 National Research Council Canada 24 33 23 12 6 1 1 59 18 2321

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 21 31 25 14 8 1 1 53 22 160760
2018 National Research Council Canada 14 31 27 17 10 1 1 46 27 1768
2017 Public Service 22 31 23 14 8 1 2 54 22 173363
2017 National Research Council Canada 17 31 26 17 8 0 1 48 25 2319

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 160624
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 33 23 13 8 0 1 55 21 1770
2017 Public Service 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 19 173428
2017 National Research Council Canada 24 33 23 12 7 0 1 57 20 2323

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 18 160191
2018 National Research Council Canada 28 33 22 10 5 0 1 62 15 1764
2017 Public Service 28 31 21 11 7 1 2 61 18 173041
2017 National Research Council Canada 30 32 21 10 4 1 1 63 15 2318

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 160099
2018 National Research Council Canada 60 25 9 3 1 0 2 87 4 1767
2017 Public Service 52 24 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 173936
2017 National Research Council Canada 62 24 9 2 1 0 2 87 4 2330

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 67 16 7 3 3 1 5 87 6 160330
2018 National Research Council Canada 78 12 3 1 1 1 4 94 2 1766

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 67 14 7 4 4 1 3 84 9 160420
2018 National Research Council Canada 75 11 6 2 2 2 3 90 4 1767
2017 Public Service 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 173910
2017 National Research Council Canada 78 10 4 2 2 1 2 91 5 2327

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 160968
2018 National Research Council Canada 54 29 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 1779
2017 Public Service 53 28 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 173810
2017 National Research Council Canada 55 29 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 2324

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 53 22 11 6 6 0 1 76 12 160500
2018 National Research Council Canada 55 22 11 6 4 0 1 78 10 1776
2017 Public Service 57 20 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 173819
2017 National Research Council Canada 59 21 10 5 4 0 1 82 8 2326

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 52 13 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 159765
2018 National Research Council Canada 53 14 6 2 1 0 25 90 3 1765
2017 Public Service 53 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 173685
2017 National Research Council Canada 55 12 5 1 0 0 26 91 2 2323

Question 62q. 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 Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 61 20 9 3 2 0 6 86 4 160250
2018 National Research Council Canada 68 19 6 1 1 0 5 92 2 1771
2017 Public Service 62 19 7 2 1 1 7 88 4 172926
2017 National Research Council Canada 69 17 5 1 1 1 6 92 2 2320

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 64 15 7 4 5 0 4 83 10 160852
2018 National Research Council Canada 56 23 10 4 4 0 1 81 9 1778
2017 Public Service 61 17 8 5 5 1 4 82 10 174018
2017 National Research Council Canada 53 25 10 5 5 1 2 80 10 2329

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 160646
2018 National Research Council Canada 55 28 10 3 1 0 2 85 4 1776
2017 Public Service 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 173693
2017 National Research Council Canada 56 28 10 2 1 0 3 86 4 2324

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Organization Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 13 31 36 14 5 0 0 45 19 161633
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 34 37 14 3 0 0 45 18 1783
2017 Public Service 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 174252
2017 National Research Council Canada 10 32 38 14 5 0 0 42 20 2329

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 10 20 38 22 10 0 0 32 30 159815
2018 National Research Council Canada 6 19 41 25 9 0 0 34 25 1762
2017 Public Service 9 20 39 22 10 0 0 32 29 173657
2017 National Research Council Canada 6 18 41 25 10 0 0 36 24 2319
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 29 26 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 161576
2018 National Research Council Canada 68 16 5 2 1 6 1 73 27 1781
2017 Public Service 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 31 69 174272
2017 National Research Council Canada 66 16 5 1 1 9 1 74 26 2328

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109172
2018 National Research Council Canada 12 448
2017 Public Service 22 111807
2017 National Research Council Canada 10 515

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 109188
2018 National Research Council Canada 16 448
2017 Public Service 34 111807
2017 National Research Council Canada 16 515

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 23 109138
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 448
2017 Public Service 18 111807
2017 National Research Council Canada 11 515

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 44 109210
2018 National Research Council Canada 23 448
2017 Public Service 47 111807
2017 National Research Council Canada 25 515

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 7 109103
2018 National Research Council Canada 7 448
2017 Public Service 6 111807
2017 National Research Council Canada 4 515

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 33 109160
2018 National Research Council Canada 22 448

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Organization
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 34 109157
2018 National Research Council Canada 37 448
2017 Public Service 40 111807
2017 National Research Council Canada 54 515

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Organization 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 6 41 19 11 5 19 104045
2018 National Research Council Canada 13 55 19 5 2 6 426
2017 Public Service 7 48 18 10 4 14 109569
2017 National Research Council Canada 22 59 10 5 1 3 527

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 35 65 108456
2018 National Research Council Canada 63 37 440

Question 73. 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 Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 42 16 13 9 11 1 8 63 22 161026
2018 National Research Council Canada 68 8 5 3 2 2 12 88 6 1779

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 11 22 18 18 23 2 6 36 44 108900
2018 National Research Council Canada 18 28 17 12 13 1 10 52 29 444
2017 Public Service 11 21 16 17 24 2 9 36 46 112619
2017 National Research Council Canada 15 28 18 10 6 4 19 55 21 540

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Public Service 5 13 16 19 39 2 7 19 63 108928
2018 National Research Council Canada 11 17 20 13 15 4 20 36 38 447
2017 Public Service 4 10 12 17 45 3 9 16 70 112563
2017 National Research Council Canada 9 19 19 10 7 7 30 44 26 541
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