2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 32 40 10 8 9 0 1 73 17 145
2017 Other 34 38 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 32
2014 Other 24 37 10 12 14 2 0 62 27 57
2011 Other 28 43 14 12 3 1 1 72 14 155
2008 Other 30 39 13 12 3 1 1 72 15 69

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 39 41 10 8 3 0 0 80 10 145
2017 Other 37 50 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 32
2014 Other 40 39 7 7 5 2 0 80 12 57
2011 Other 38 36 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 154
2008 Other 22 49 13 7 9 0 0 71 16 69

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 43 38 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 144
2017 Other 31 53 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 32
2014 Other 45 32 7 9 5 2 0 79 14 57
2011 Other 35 35 13 10 6 1 1 71 16 156
2008 Other 22 49 12 13 3 1 0 72 16 69

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 50 24 16 4 3 0 2 76 8 145
2017 Other 29 37 6 15 9 0 3 68 26 32
2014 Other 38 34 12 2 11 2 2 75 13 57
2011 Other 48 31 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 156

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 41 34 12 8 3 0 1 76 11 145
2017 Other 37 44 9 3 6 0 0 81 9 32
2014 Other 38 37 14 3 5 2 0 77 9 57
2011 Other 33 41 15 5 6 0 0 74 11 155
2008 Other 29 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 69

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 33 31 17 9 10 1 1 64 19 144
2017 Other 22 54 9 6 9 0 0 75 16 32
2014 Other 24 39 10 12 13 2 0 64 25 57
2011 Other 31 40 12 9 8 0 0 71 17 156

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 35 46 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 145
2017 Other 28 50 6 6 9 0 0 78 16 32

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 49 35 8 6 1 1 1 85 6 145
2017 Other 34 46 6 4 6 3 0 83 10 32
2014 Other 45 32 12 0 4 5 2 83 4 57
2011 Other 45 37 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 156
2008 Other 43 46 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 69

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 34 12 7 9 1 0 71 16 145
2017 Other 24 47 10 9 9 0 0 71 19 32

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 58 31 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 143
2017 Other 53 38 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 32
2014 Other 59 28 9 2 0 2 0 89 2 57
2011 Other 56 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 156

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 33 29 17 10 10 1 1 63 20 145
2017 Other 19 41 19 9 9 0 3 61 19 32
2014 Other 19 32 21 9 16 2 2 52 26 57
2011 Other 26 40 16 10 6 0 1 67 17 156

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 37 28 20 5 8 0 1 66 14 146
2017 Other 28 32 19 9 9 0 3 61 19 32
2014 Other 28 33 14 7 14 2 2 63 22 57

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 42 36 10 6 5 0 0 78 12 146
2017 Other 41 31 12 12 3 0 0 72 15 32
2014 Other 35 27 18 9 9 4 0 63 18 57
2011 Other 43 34 11 8 2 2 1 79 10 156

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 51 32 8 3 4 0 1 85 7 145
2017 Other 37 50 3 3 6 0 0 88 9 32
2014 Other 54 20 19 3 2 2 0 75 5 57
2011 Other 42 39 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 156
2008 Other 32 52 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 69

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 51 31 9 6 2 1 1 83 8 145
2017 Other 44 31 15 3 3 0 3 78 6 32
2014 Other 49 31 9 3 2 2 4 85 6 57
2011 Other 54 33 6 2 3 1 1 89 5 155
2008 Other 45 36 13 3 1 1 0 82 4 69

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 13 16 33 19 10 2 8 32 32 144
2017 Other 16 26 38 7 6 3 3 14 45 31
2014 Other 18 17 23 21 17 2 2 40 36 57
2011 Other 6 20 30 15 19 3 8 38 29 155
2008 Other 10 20 35 30 3 1 0 34 31 69

Question 16b. 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
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 10 15 18 21 25 2 8 52 28 143
2017 Other 10 19 22 24 16 6 3 44 32 31
2014 Other 20 17 28 10 19 4 2 31 39 57
2011 Other 7 16 22 22 22 6 5 49 26 156
2008 Other 7 12 19 39 16 3 4 59 20 69

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 7 10 27 26 17 5 8 49 19 142
2017 Other 10 22 16 23 17 10 3 46 36 31
2014 Other 25 11 25 16 14 7 4 33 39 57
2011 Other 10 19 19 17 21 6 9 44 33 155
2008 Other 7 16 29 28 13 3 4 44 25 69

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 6 8 20 27 26 3 10 61 16 143
2017 Other 13 10 15 23 17 13 10 51 29 31
2014 Other 13 12 20 22 25 5 4 51 28 56
2011 Other 6 12 19 24 26 3 10 57 20 154
2008 Other 6 4 26 41 19 1 3 62 11 69

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 Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Other 6 10 26 26 22 2 8 53 18 144
2017 Other 0 22 26 20 16 10 6 43 26 31
2014 Other 18 17 19 16 23 2 5 41 38 57
2011 Other 10 14 19 18 25 3 11 50 28 156
2008 Other 4 13 16 36 23 3 4 64 19 69

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 9 20 20 25 11 6 54 22 142
2017 Other 6 16 18 22 12 13 12 47 29 32
2014 Other 16 17 16 16 21 7 7 43 39 57
2011 Other 9 13 24 13 24 7 10 45 26 156
2008 Other 10 17 17 23 17 10 4 47 32 69

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Other 7 13 26 22 20 4 9 48 23 143
2017 Other 6 25 19 20 16 0 13 41 37 31
2014 Other 19 23 12 12 19 9 5 36 49 57
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 32 29 17 6 6 5 6 68 13 143
2017 Other 33 35 19 3 6 3 0 70 10 31
2014 Other 33 39 7 0 12 2 7 79 13 57

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 55 26 8 3 5 2 1 84 8 144
2017 Other 50 34 12 3 0 0 0 84 3 32
2014 Other 33 32 9 4 14 4 5 71 19 57

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 23 18 7 8 15 1 61 18 142
2017 Other 12 38 6 15 9 16 3 63 30 32
2014 Other 19 21 25 5 7 18 5 52 16 57

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 61 26 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 143
2017 Other 47 34 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 30
2014 Other 44 34 7 7 4 2 3 81 11 57

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 43 35 13 3 3 1 3 81 6 143
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 51 29 9 3 7 0 1 80 10 144
2017 Other 37 43 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32
2014 Other 38 25 16 7 5 4 5 69 14 57
2011 Other 43 35 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 156
2008 Other 38 38 7 7 6 4 0 79 14 69

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 58 25 8 3 4 1 1 84 7 144
2017 Other 47 35 12 3 0 3 0 84 3 32
2014 Other 47 28 9 2 7 5 2 81 10 57
2011 Other 54 24 12 5 3 3 1 80 8 156
2008 Other 42 28 10 9 6 4 1 74 15 69

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 55 26 8 4 5 1 1 82 9 143
2017 Other 50 35 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 32
2014 Other 49 21 9 2 9 7 4 78 12 57
2011 Other 56 25 7 10 2 1 0 81 12 156
2008 Other 51 25 6 10 6 3 0 78 16 69

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 61 23 7 3 4 1 1 86 7 144
2017 Other 56 22 9 3 0 9 0 86 3 32

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 58 24 8 4 6 0 1 83 10 144
2017 Other 47 38 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 32
2014 Other 49 32 10 0 7 2 0 82 7 57
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 17 33 8 17 17 0 8 55 36 12

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 44 27 10 4 6 8 1 78 11 146
2017 Other 35 42 6 0 6 6 3 86 7 31
2014 Other 28 32 11 4 10 12 4 71 17 57
2011 Other 37 28 14 5 5 10 2 74 11 154

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 42 28 12 6 6 6 1 74 13 145
2017 Other 32 35 6 10 10 4 3 73 21 31
2014 Other 29 28 7 12 18 3 2 61 32 57
2011 Other 33 32 15 7 6 6 0 70 14 156
2008 Other 25 42 13 9 3 7 1 73 13 69

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 32 33 15 7 5 7 1 71 13 143
2017 Other 19 33 19 16 6 4 3 56 24 31
2014 Other 28 18 11 14 18 12 0 52 36 57
2011 Other 17 37 19 10 8 9 1 59 20 156
2008 Other 14 38 9 10 7 22 0 67 22 69

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 37 32 10 8 7 5 1 73 16 145
2017 Other 29 48 7 3 10 0 3 80 13 31
2014 Other 25 27 14 11 18 5 0 55 30 56
2011 Other 19 45 13 12 6 5 0 68 18 156
2008 Other 23 35 14 16 3 9 0 63 21 69
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 50 27 17 6 0 0 1 77 6 143
2017 Other 34 37 19 6 0 3 0 74 6 32
2014 Other 31 42 14 5 3 4 0 76 9 57
2011 Other 34 42 10 6 3 4 0 79 10 155

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 Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 41 30 15 9 2 2 1 74 11 141
2017 Other 37 32 0 9 12 10 0 76 24 32
2014 Other 42 37 9 4 5 4 0 82 9 57
2011 Other 47 29 10 4 3 6 1 81 8 154
2008 Other 30 33 17 6 3 7 3 71 10 69

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 47 29 17 3 4 0 1 76 6 140

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 35 22 19 10 8 4 2 61 19 143
2017 Other 34 16 9 6 19 9 6 60 29 32
2014 Other 19 32 10 11 18 9 2 57 32 57
2011 Other 21 23 18 11 7 12 8 55 23 156

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 37 31 11 9 8 3 1 71 18 142
2017 Other 38 37 6 6 6 3 3 80 13 32
2014 Other 24 35 7 12 14 5 2 64 28 57
2011 Other 29 35 15 9 8 3 1 67 17 156
2008 Other 28 35 17 9 4 3 4 67 14 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 32 25 17 10 8 5 3 62 20 142
2017 Other 22 32 15 16 6 6 3 59 24 32
2014 Other 21 26 12 16 14 9 2 53 33 57
2011 Other 25 23 13 15 16 4 4 52 34 156
2008 Other 23 26 13 12 12 1 13 58 27 69

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Total responses
2018 Other 32 22 24 6 6 8 2 59 14 142
2017 Other 31 22 13 9 12 9 3 60 25 32

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 Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 60 24 13 1 1 0 1 85 2 144
2017 Other 44 43 9 0 0 3 0 90 0 32
2014 Other 38 33 18 5 2 4 0 74 7 57

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 59 27 8 1 3 0 1 87 4 143
2017 Other 56 23 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 32
2014 Other 38 35 11 5 3 7 0 79 9 57
2011 Other 47 34 12 3 3 2 1 83 5 156

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 58 26 8 2 6 0 1 85 8 144
2017 Other 56 25 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 32
2014 Other 47 30 7 4 9 4 0 80 13 57
2011 Other 56 34 5 2 3 1 0 91 5 154
2008 Other 49 32 7 7 0 4 0 85 8 69

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 49 26 13 3 7 0 1 77 11 144
2017 Other 49 29 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 32
2014 Other 35 30 18 9 7 2 0 66 16 57
2011 Other 34 43 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 155

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 45 33 9 5 7 0 1 79 12 143
2017 Other 46 35 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 32
2014 Other 35 30 23 7 4 2 0 66 11 57
2011 Other 33 42 11 10 4 0 0 74 15 156
2008 Other 32 39 10 14 1 3 0 73 16 69

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 37 20 21 5 11 5 1 61 17 143
2017 Other 29 32 16 6 9 6 0 66 17 31
2014 Other 31 25 12 14 4 14 0 65 20 57
2011 Other 31 24 13 12 10 8 1 61 24 156
2008 Other 28 19 26 12 7 3 6 51 21 69
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 17 41 41 145
2017 Other 6 50 44 32
2014 Other 9 47 44 57
2011 Other 28 37 35 156

Question 47. 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
2018 Other 21 29 29 4 13 4 24
2011 Other 7 30 23 16 9999 25 44
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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 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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 10 90 146

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 50 14

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 57 14

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 43 14

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 50 14

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 50 14

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 64 14

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 14

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 14

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 14

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 50 14

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 64 14

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 32 18 18 2 3 21 6 69 7 143
2017 Other 23 21 23 3 3 17 10 60 9 30
2014 Other 21 21 16 9 7 23 4 57 22 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 48 29 14 1 1 6 1 82 3 143
2017 Other 39 29 15 3 0 10 3 78 4 31
2014 Other 28 37 11 10 7 5 2 70 19 57
2011 Other 47 33 11 3 2 4 0 84 5 156
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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 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 Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 7 93 146

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 10

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 50 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 37 13 21 1 3 19 6 67 6 144
2017 Other 31 19 18 0 0 25 6 74 0 32
2014 Other 17 21 16 5 4 35 2 61 14 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 49 19 19 2 1 8 1 75 4 146
2017 Other 40 28 9 3 0 16 3 85 4 32
2014 Other 29 27 14 7 7 16 0 66 17 57
2011 Other 50 33 10 0 2 5 1 88 2 156
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 38 23 19 8 8 1 3 63 18 142
2017 Other 38 23 13 16 10 0 0 61 26 31

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 31 25 21 12 8 0 3 58 20 142
2017 Other 42 26 19 6 6 0 0 68 13 31

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 37 23 15 13 5 1 7 64 20 142
2017 Other 49 14 19 6 6 0 6 67 13 31

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 40 24 13 8 7 2 6 69 16 143
2017 Other 56 6 28 6 3 0 0 62 10 31

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 63 14 9 2 3 1 7 85 5 142
2017 Other 62 22 3 0 0 0 13 96 0 31

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 45 22 18 6 6 1 2 69 12 143
2017 Other 44 19 22 3 12 0 0 63 15 32

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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 39 31 13 7 4 2 4 75 12 143
2017 Other 56 19 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 32

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 27 29 22 7 7 0 7 61 15 143
2017 Other 22 35 18 15 6 0 3 59 22 32

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 38 35 13 5 4 1 5 77 9 141
2017 Other 31 47 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 32

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 23 35 20 14 6 0 3 59 20 142
2017 Other 33 16 22 19 10 0 0 49 29 31

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 55 22 13 2 3 1 4 81 6 143
2017 Other 59 19 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 32

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 67 10 11 3 2 1 6 82 5 141

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 71 9 6 3 3 3 6 88 6 140
2017 Other 78 19 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 32

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 63 20 6 4 1 1 4 87 6 142
2017 Other 69 16 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 32

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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 64 15 7 4 4 2 4 84 8 142
2017 Other 74 13 6 3 0 3 0 90 3 31

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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 63 10 1 1 1 1 23 96 2 142
2017 Other 69 7 0 3 0 3 18 96 4 32

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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 67 12 5 4 1 1 9 88 6 139
2017 Other 68 13 7 3 0 0 9 89 3 32

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 16 14 15 14 0 4 55 30 141
2017 Other 44 15 15 12 13 0 0 59 26 32

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 51 23 13 7 2 0 4 77 10 142
2017 Other 49 26 16 0 9 0 0 75 9 32

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 34 28 11 4 1 3 55 16 146
2017 Other 12 34 41 9 3 0 0 47 12 32

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 11 15 38 21 13 0 3 34 27 144
2017 Other 9 12 34 25 16 0 3 42 22 32

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 45 32 12 5 3 3 1 79 8 146
2017 Other 27 38 9 6 6 10 3 75 14 32

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 41 28 13 10 6 1 1 70 16 145
2017 Other 20 52 10 3 3 6 6 82 7 31
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 38 27 16 5 3 7 3 43 57 143
2017 Other 27 25 29 3 3 9 3 31 69 32

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 73
2017 Other 26 19

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 42 73
2017 Other 37 19

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 27 73
2017 Other 27 19

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 25 73
2017 Other 21 19

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 Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 4 73
2017 Other 15 19

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 73

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 73
2017 Other 31 19

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 Demographic 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 Other 13 67 7 3 1 7 67
2017 Other 11 61 17 0 0 11 18

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 58 42 72

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 22 30 26 5 11 0 5 55 17 73
2017 Other 15 37 15 5 17 0 10 59 24 19

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 Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 15 25 26 8 16 4 5 44 27 73
2017 Other 10 17 21 10 27 0 15 32 44 19

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 Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 59 12 5 3 3 6 11 86 8 143
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