2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Employment and Social Development Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 43 9 14 6 0 1 71 20 649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 47 9 12 5 0 1 74 17 13868
2017 Aboriginal 26 41 9 15 9 0 0 67 23 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 42 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 15096
2014 Aboriginal 21 42 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 12 15 7 0 0 65 22 14535
2011 Aboriginal 26 39 10 15 9 0 1 66 24 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 12 14 7 0 1 66 22 16014
2008 Aboriginal 24 39 10 15 11 0 1 64 26 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 13 16 8 0 1 63 24 13950

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
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 Aboriginal 39 35 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 13822
2017 Aboriginal 38 35 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 15092
2014 Aboriginal 33 41 11 9 6 0 0 75 15 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 14549
2011 Aboriginal 40 34 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 16012
2008 Aboriginal 33 40 13 7 6 0 0 73 13 708
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 13944

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
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 Aboriginal 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 13749
2017 Aboriginal 46 38 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 15087
2014 Aboriginal 45 34 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 14535
2011 Aboriginal 46 35 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 8 7 5 0 0 80 11 16023
2008 Aboriginal 42 38 9 6 5 1 0 81 10 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 13949

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 32 12 11 5 1 0 72 16 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 13832
2017 Aboriginal 39 32 10 8 9 1 0 72 18 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 11 8 6 0 1 75 14 15088
2014 Aboriginal 30 33 12 14 11 0 0 63 25 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 14535
2011 Aboriginal 33 37 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 9 6 0 1 72 16 16027

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
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 Aboriginal 39 38 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 640
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 13807
2017 Aboriginal 36 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 15101
2014 Aboriginal 31 43 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 46 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 14542
2011 Aboriginal 35 39 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 16008
2008 Aboriginal 36 41 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 701
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 12 9 5 0 0 75 14 13846

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 28 18 13 13 0 0 55 26 648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 17 12 9 0 0 61 22 13854
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 16 15 11 0 0 57 26 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 16 13 9 0 0 61 23 15098
2014 Aboriginal 16 38 16 17 13 0 0 54 30 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 19 16 11 0 0 54 27 14541
2011 Aboriginal 18 37 14 15 15 0 0 56 30 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 17 16 12 0 0 55 28 16028

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
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 Aboriginal 34 38 12 10 5 0 0 72 15 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 13856
2017 Aboriginal 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 43 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 15093

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 35 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 13838
2017 Aboriginal 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 8 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 15080
2014 Aboriginal 37 42 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 14539
2011 Aboriginal 38 37 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 16017
2008 Aboriginal 43 38 10 5 4 1 0 82 8 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 13938

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
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 Aboriginal 29 31 17 13 9 0 0 60 23 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 13800
2017 Aboriginal 27 35 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 15 11 8 0 0 65 19 15089

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 640
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 13717
2017 Aboriginal 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 15073
2014 Aboriginal 60 28 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 31 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 14533
2011 Aboriginal 61 28 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 16025

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 30 16 16 13 0 0 55 29 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 17 14 9 0 0 60 23 13785
2017 Aboriginal 25 34 14 14 12 0 1 60 26 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 36 15 14 9 0 1 62 23 15043
2014 Aboriginal 16 34 14 19 16 0 1 51 35 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 37 16 16 13 0 1 54 30 14542
2011 Aboriginal 22 34 13 16 15 0 0 56 31 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 15 15 12 0 1 58 27 16022

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 26 17 14 11 0 0 58 25 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 18 12 8 0 1 61 21 13766
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 17 12 8 0 1 62 21 15053
2014 Aboriginal 23 32 17 14 13 0 1 56 27 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 18 14 11 0 1 57 24 14544

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 33 13 13 8 0 0 67 20 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 13777
2017 Aboriginal 31 38 12 11 7 1 0 69 18 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 15057
2014 Aboriginal 24 37 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 14538
2011 Aboriginal 28 43 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 16009

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 34 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 13825
2017 Aboriginal 41 39 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 15049
2014 Aboriginal 39 37 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 14532
2011 Aboriginal 39 41 10 5 5 0 0 80 11 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 16031
2008 Aboriginal 40 43 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 13950

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 28 18 7 7 0 1 68 13 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 16 6 4 0 2 73 10 13884
2017 Aboriginal 42 30 13 7 5 1 2 74 12 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 14 6 3 0 3 77 9 15106
2014 Aboriginal 39 29 17 7 5 0 4 71 12 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 15 6 4 0 1 75 10 14546
2011 Aboriginal 35 32 15 10 7 0 1 68 17 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 17 7 5 0 2 70 13 16022
2008 Aboriginal 34 31 20 9 5 1 1 65 14 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 13946

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 24 35 18 7 1 2 26 38 643
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 25 33 19 9 1 2 29 37 13834
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 32 20 10 1 3 31 35 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 34 18 10 2 5 30 34 15047
2014 Aboriginal 16 30 31 13 7 1 2 21 48 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 34 15 7 1 2 22 42 14521
2011 Aboriginal 18 32 29 12 5 1 2 18 52 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 32 13 6 1 2 19 48 16001
2008 Aboriginal 20 28 31 14 5 1 1 19 49 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 32 12 4 1 2 17 50 13922

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
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 17 27 24 14 3 3 41 30 639
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 28 25 15 3 2 43 27 13779
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 27 20 18 3 3 41 30 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 27 22 16 4 6 43 27 14996
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 30 19 8 3 2 28 41 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 31 18 10 3 3 29 39 14509
2011 Aboriginal 18 26 27 16 9 2 3 26 46 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 28 16 8 2 3 26 45 15992
2008 Aboriginal 21 21 26 18 9 3 2 29 44 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 27 28 16 7 2 2 25 46 13910

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 17 28 19 11 3 5 32 38 637
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 28 18 10 3 4 30 40 13791
2017 Aboriginal 15 22 23 17 14 3 7 34 40 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 20 27 16 11 3 8 30 39 15009
2014 Aboriginal 20 23 27 13 8 3 6 23 47 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 27 14 8 3 6 23 48 14507
2011 Aboriginal 24 24 24 14 7 2 4 23 51 728
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 26 14 7 2 5 22 51 15982
2008 Aboriginal 21 23 27 16 8 2 3 25 47 704
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 27 14 6 2 4 21 50 13899

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 15 28 23 17 2 5 43 27 638
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 30 24 15 1 4 41 27 13749
2017 Aboriginal 11 14 29 21 16 1 8 41 27 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 29 23 15 2 7 41 27 14962
2014 Aboriginal 12 19 29 21 11 2 7 35 34 638
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 32 22 11 1 5 35 31 14481
2011 Aboriginal 13 19 30 22 10 0 5 34 34 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 31 20 9 1 5 31 36 15960
2008 Aboriginal 12 18 32 24 10 1 4 36 31 702
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 33 20 8 1 3 29 37 13899

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
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 19 27 17 13 2 4 31 40 641
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 27 20 14 2 4 36 36 13792
2017 Aboriginal 16 21 24 17 15 2 5 35 39 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 18 15 2 7 36 35 15021
2014 Aboriginal 25 26 25 12 7 1 4 20 54 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 26 14 9 1 4 24 48 14517
2011 Aboriginal 28 26 23 12 7 1 3 20 55 734
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 25 26 14 8 1 4 22 51 15998
2008 Aboriginal 22 25 25 17 8 1 2 26 49 704
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 26 15 7 1 3 23 50 13900

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 19 25 19 12 4 4 34 39 639
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 27 20 13 3 3 36 36 13748
2017 Aboriginal 13 21 25 17 16 3 5 36 37 638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 19 14 5 6 36 35 15026
2014 Aboriginal 14 17 26 21 13 4 6 37 34 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 26 23 12 4 6 38 33 14501
2011 Aboriginal 16 19 24 19 14 3 5 36 37 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 18 26 22 12 3 6 38 34 15968
2008 Aboriginal 17 18 25 20 11 3 4 34 38 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 28 20 9 2 4 31 40 13910

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
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 23 29 16 9 4 2 26 43 643
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 31 14 9 2 2 24 43 13832
2017 Aboriginal 18 24 26 14 10 3 4 26 46 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 31 13 9 3 5 24 42 15032
2014 Aboriginal 21 23 30 12 7 3 4 20 48 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 31 12 7 3 4 20 46 14510
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 29 18 12 11 4 4 55 25 648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 20 9 7 7 4 60 18 13808
2017 Aboriginal 23 31 16 10 11 6 4 59 23 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 15 10 7 6 5 64 19 15093
2014 Aboriginal 26 26 15 13 12 5 4 57 27 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 16 10 7 5 4 63 19 14540

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 29 10 11 11 1 0 68 22 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 13770
2017 Aboriginal 40 30 9 9 9 2 0 72 18 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 8 8 6 1 0 77 14 15090
2014 Aboriginal 40 28 8 12 10 2 0 69 23 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 30 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 14536

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
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 Aboriginal 13 18 19 16 15 16 2 38 38 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 19 15 12 17 2 43 33 13784
2017 Aboriginal 12 20 17 18 13 18 2 41 38 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 17 16 12 20 3 42 36 15094
2014 Aboriginal 7 20 18 18 20 14 2 33 45 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 20 18 15 15 2 36 40 14543

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 34 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 13780
2017 Aboriginal 40 39 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 15078
2014 Aboriginal 36 40 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 42 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 14538

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 37 14 7 4 2 1 73 12 649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 15 5 3 2 1 77 8 13818
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 34 12 11 7 1 0 69 18 648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 13803
2017 Aboriginal 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 11 8 5 1 1 75 13 15094
2014 Aboriginal 33 33 15 9 8 1 1 67 18 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 14544
2011 Aboriginal 31 33 13 12 9 1 0 66 21 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 14 11 7 1 0 69 18 16030
2008 Aboriginal 27 31 15 15 12 1 0 58 27 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 14 13 10 1 1 62 23 13943

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
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 Aboriginal 44 26 12 9 5 3 1 73 14 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 13781
2017 Aboriginal 43 30 11 6 5 4 1 76 12 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 15096
2014 Aboriginal 38 29 15 8 7 1 2 69 16 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 14545
2011 Aboriginal 38 29 15 9 5 3 0 69 15 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 7 5 2 0 74 12 16027
2008 Aboriginal 33 31 14 9 8 4 0 67 18 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 13 8 7 3 1 71 15 13946

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 28 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 642
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 33 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 13753
2017 Aboriginal 42 33 12 7 6 1 0 75 13 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 34 10 7 4 1 0 80 11 15083
2014 Aboriginal 36 32 13 10 8 1 0 69 18 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 36 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 14540
2011 Aboriginal 35 34 12 10 8 2 0 70 18 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 10 10 5 1 0 74 15 16014
2008 Aboriginal 31 34 13 12 8 1 0 66 21 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 13932

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
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 Aboriginal 52 25 12 3 6 2 0 78 10 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 27 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 13776
2017 Aboriginal 54 22 11 4 6 3 0 78 10 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 26 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 15086

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 25 14 7 6 1 0 73 13 644
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 29 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 13794
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 28 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 15067
2014 Aboriginal 41 32 10 8 8 0 1 74 16 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 11 7 5 0 0 76 12 14531
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 37 9 11 5 2 3 73 17 88
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 13 10 4 2 4 71 15 2225
2017 Aboriginal 34 35 8 10 6 3 3 73 18 97
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 12 11 5 2 4 71 16 2333
2014 Aboriginal 26 36 11 13 7 3 5 66 21 107
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 13 10 6 2 4 69 17 2427

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 24 16 8 7 9 0 65 17 649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 16 7 5 9 0 68 14 13857
2017 Aboriginal 30 26 15 9 8 11 0 64 19 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 15 8 5 10 0 69 14 15104
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 18 12 8 10 1 57 23 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 17 9 7 11 0 63 18 14536
2011 Aboriginal 23 25 17 13 12 9 0 53 28 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 20 10 8 10 1 57 21 16025

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 27 15 11 10 4 0 62 22 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 18 11 7 3 0 63 18 13812
2017 Aboriginal 28 25 20 11 10 5 0 56 23 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 17 11 7 4 0 63 19 15098
2014 Aboriginal 19 30 19 15 13 5 0 51 29 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 21 14 10 4 0 53 25 14537
2011 Aboriginal 19 26 18 16 18 3 0 46 35 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 22 15 13 3 0 47 30 16003
2008 Aboriginal 18 28 21 15 14 4 0 48 31 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 19 15 13 3 0 51 29 13934

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 29 16 14 12 7 0 55 28 648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 21 14 8 7 0 54 23 13802
2017 Aboriginal 21 25 18 14 11 11 0 52 28 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 19 13 8 9 0 55 24 15077
2014 Aboriginal 13 27 18 22 14 6 0 42 39 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 23 17 11 8 0 44 31 14532
2011 Aboriginal 11 27 20 19 17 5 0 40 38 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 27 22 21 14 7 0 39 37 16004
2008 Aboriginal 11 26 19 21 17 6 0 39 41 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 28 21 22 14 6 0 39 38 13941

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 27 16 16 14 5 0 52 31 650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 18 16 10 4 0 54 26 13843
2017 Aboriginal 21 30 15 15 13 6 0 54 30 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 34 17 14 9 5 0 57 25 15077
2014 Aboriginal 13 29 16 19 19 5 0 44 39 638
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 19 18 13 4 0 48 33 14530
2011 Aboriginal 12 29 16 20 19 3 0 43 41 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 33 19 20 14 3 0 45 35 16006
2008 Aboriginal 14 33 15 21 14 3 0 48 37 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 35 16 21 13 2 0 48 35 13944
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 37 17 10 4 0 0 69 14 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 45 17 8 3 1 0 72 11 13823
2017 Aboriginal 31 38 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 16 8 3 2 0 73 11 15086
2014 Aboriginal 23 40 20 8 7 2 0 64 16 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 18 9 5 2 0 68 14 14541
2011 Aboriginal 26 38 17 10 7 1 0 65 18 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 17 11 6 2 0 66 17 16014

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 35 12 7 6 2 1 74 14 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 13 8 4 2 1 75 12 13820
2017 Aboriginal 38 36 9 8 5 3 1 76 14 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 11 7 4 3 1 77 11 15073
2014 Aboriginal 34 38 11 8 5 3 1 75 14 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 10 7 3 3 1 79 10 14541
2011 Aboriginal 32 35 12 9 8 4 0 70 17 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 12 9 5 5 1 72 15 15976
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 14 11 8 6 1 65 20 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 13 11 7 5 1 67 20 13931

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 644
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 17 6 4 1 0 73 10 13778

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 21 17 15 16 8 2 46 35 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 20 13 12 9 2 49 28 13820
2017 Aboriginal 20 21 18 14 17 9 1 46 35 637
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 17 14 12 11 3 50 30 15068
2014 Aboriginal 17 20 17 16 19 9 2 41 39 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 18 15 15 10 2 45 34 14540
2011 Aboriginal 13 19 18 20 20 10 1 35 45 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 19 16 14 12 3 42 35 16033

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 31 16 13 15 2 0 56 28 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 18 13 10 3 0 57 24 13830
2017 Aboriginal 22 32 17 14 11 4 0 57 26 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 34 16 13 9 4 0 60 23 15082
2014 Aboriginal 14 29 20 18 14 4 1 45 34 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 18 16 12 3 1 52 29 14544
2011 Aboriginal 17 32 16 18 15 2 0 50 34 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 32 19 17 14 2 0 49 32 16019
2008 Aboriginal 16 30 15 21 16 2 0 47 37 707
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 34 19 17 13 1 0 49 31 13943

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 22 26 16 15 17 2 1 50 34 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 29 16 15 15 2 2 53 31 13832
2017 Aboriginal 20 25 14 18 19 3 1 47 38 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 14 15 16 3 2 52 33 15086
2014 Aboriginal 12 20 14 24 27 2 2 33 53 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 16 18 23 3 2 39 44 14541
2011 Aboriginal 12 24 12 21 26 2 2 38 50 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 16 19 24 2 2 39 44 16016
2008 Aboriginal 16 29 17 17 18 2 1 46 36 705
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 33 15 18 16 1 1 50 35 13935

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 29 23 13 11 4 0 51 25 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 23 11 8 5 0 56 20 13849
2017 Aboriginal 20 30 20 13 8 7 1 54 23 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 21 12 7 6 1 57 21 15076

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 30 14 5 4 2 0 77 9 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 12 3 2 2 0 82 6 13811
2017 Aboriginal 39 30 15 7 4 4 1 73 11 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 13 3 3 4 1 80 6 15073
2014 Aboriginal 34 33 16 5 6 5 1 72 11 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 14 4 3 5 1 79 7 14529

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
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 Aboriginal 45 32 12 6 5 1 0 77 11 644
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 11 5 3 1 0 82 7 13810
2017 Aboriginal 37 38 12 7 4 3 0 77 11 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 39 10 5 2 2 0 82 7 15072
2014 Aboriginal 33 34 15 8 7 3 0 69 15 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 13 5 3 3 0 78 9 14538
2011 Aboriginal 29 33 15 9 9 3 0 65 19 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 38 16 7 5 4 0 71 13 16004

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 30 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 643
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 36 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 13797
2017 Aboriginal 42 37 9 8 3 0 0 79 11 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 37 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 15107
2014 Aboriginal 37 38 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 14531
2011 Aboriginal 34 34 15 7 9 0 0 68 16 728
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 14 7 5 1 0 74 13 15982
2008 Aboriginal 30 40 13 9 6 1 0 71 16 704
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 13936

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 29 16 8 7 1 0 69 15 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 16 8 5 1 0 70 13 13809
2017 Aboriginal 30 33 16 12 8 2 0 64 20 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 69 14 15079
2014 Aboriginal 22 30 21 14 11 1 0 53 26 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 14545
2011 Aboriginal 25 30 17 15 12 1 0 56 27 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 35 21 12 9 1 0 57 22 16012

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 32 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 639
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 13732
2017 Aboriginal 30 36 16 11 6 0 0 66 17 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 15088
2014 Aboriginal 20 35 18 16 10 0 0 56 26 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 14540
2011 Aboriginal 23 34 18 13 12 0 0 57 24 733
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 15983
2008 Aboriginal 27 36 16 13 8 1 0 63 21 700
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 17 13 7 0 0 63 21 13931

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 Aboriginal 30 20 19 17 11 4 0 52 29 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 24 20 13 10 4 0 55 24 13827
2017 Aboriginal 26 23 18 15 12 6 0 52 29 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 25 20 13 10 5 1 55 24 15090
2014 Aboriginal 19 23 20 17 15 6 0 45 34 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 20 16 13 5 1 48 31 14537
2011 Aboriginal 26 22 17 14 16 5 0 50 32 730
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 25 19 15 12 6 1 51 29 16003
2008 Aboriginal 24 25 18 15 10 8 0 53 27 706
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 18 16 11 5 1 53 28 13932
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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 Aboriginal 34 33 34 649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 36 13897
2017 Aboriginal 30 34 35 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 35 15100
2014 Aboriginal 30 34 36 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 36 14545
2011 Aboriginal 31 38 31 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 33 16029

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 Aboriginal 11 33 36 6 7 7 216
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 36 36 5 5 6 4157
2017 Aboriginal 15 33 33 6 6 6 191
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 34 33 6 7 6 4339
2014 Aboriginal 13 28 32 16 9999 11 193
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 36 8 9999 9 4306
2011 Aboriginal 13 31 37 7 9999 12 231
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 34 7 9999 10 4838
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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 Aboriginal 19 81 648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 13881

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 1805

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 65 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 1805

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 1805

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 1805

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 1805

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 1806

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 1806

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 1806

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 43 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 1806

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 1806

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 60 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 1806

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 1806

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 4 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 1 1806

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1806

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1806

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 1806

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 1806

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 25 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 1806

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 1804

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 Aboriginal 34 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 1804

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 1804

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 1804

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 Aboriginal 11 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1804

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 Aboriginal 14 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 1804

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 1804

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1804

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 122
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 1804

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1700

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 1700

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1700

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1700

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1700

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1700

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 1700

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1700

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1700

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 1700

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 Aboriginal 10 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1700

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 Aboriginal 51 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 1700

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 Aboriginal 48 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 1700

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 Aboriginal 5 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 1700

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 105
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 1700

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 Aboriginal 16 15 25 7 10 21 7 43 23 643
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 17 22 6 6 27 7 50 18 13842
2017 Aboriginal 16 14 18 8 10 27 7 45 28 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 16 18 6 6 28 10 51 20 15104
2014 Aboriginal 13 15 21 8 10 27 7 42 27 639
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 20 6 6 30 9 48 20 14542

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 Aboriginal 29 26 20 8 8 7 1 60 17 643
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 18 6 4 9 1 69 11 13849
2017 Aboriginal 29 24 19 8 8 12 0 60 19 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 17 6 5 12 2 69 12 15070
2014 Aboriginal 22 23 21 8 9 16 1 54 20 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 20 6 5 16 1 63 13 14542
2011 Aboriginal 29 31 16 9 7 8 0 66 16 731
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 17 6 4 9 0 70 11 16007
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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 Aboriginal 11 89 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 13845

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 929

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 77 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 76 929

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 929

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 38 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 926

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 926

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 926

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 926

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 926

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 926

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 926

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 926

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 926

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 930

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 930

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 930

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 930

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 Aboriginal 10 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 930

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 930

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 68
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 930

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 874

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 874

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 874

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 874

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 874

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 874

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 874

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 1 874

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 874

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 Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 874

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 59
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 874

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 Aboriginal 17 16 27 4 6 23 6 47 14 649
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 17 22 3 3 30 6 55 10 13851
2017 Aboriginal 17 15 21 5 6 30 7 49 17 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 17 19 3 3 33 9 58 10 15099
2014 Aboriginal 13 16 22 4 6 33 7 48 15 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 16 20 3 3 36 9 53 10 14535

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 Aboriginal 34 27 20 4 6 7 2 66 12 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 31 19 3 3 10 1 72 7 13869
2017 Aboriginal 30 27 18 6 5 12 2 66 13 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 31 15 3 3 13 2 75 7 15080
2014 Aboriginal 23 25 21 5 5 19 3 61 12 640
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 29 18 3 3 19 2 70 7 14531
2011 Aboriginal 33 32 16 5 5 9 0 71 11 732
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 14 4 2 10 0 77 7 16000
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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 Aboriginal 15 22 19 17 26 0 1 38 43 644
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 22 21 16 23 0 2 38 40 13867
2017 Aboriginal 19 22 17 17 24 0 2 42 41 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 22 19 16 22 0 2 41 39 15076

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 Aboriginal 21 23 26 16 13 0 1 44 30 643
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 29 17 11 0 1 42 28 13844
2017 Aboriginal 21 24 24 17 12 0 2 46 29 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 27 16 12 0 2 44 28 15078

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 Aboriginal 25 26 20 14 10 0 4 54 25 641
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 24 14 10 1 3 51 24 13798
2017 Aboriginal 25 27 21 11 10 1 5 55 22 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 22 13 10 1 5 53 24 15049

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 Aboriginal 19 19 22 17 19 1 2 39 38 643
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 23 24 17 13 1 2 45 30 13803
2017 Aboriginal 19 23 21 18 15 2 2 44 34 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 24 22 15 13 1 3 48 29 15079

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 Aboriginal 55 18 12 3 4 1 8 79 8 640
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 22 11 4 3 1 8 80 8 13820
2017 Aboriginal 51 19 11 4 3 1 12 80 8 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 21 11 4 3 1 12 79 8 15061

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 Aboriginal 32 22 21 13 10 0 1 54 24 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 22 11 9 0 1 57 21 13857
2017 Aboriginal 24 31 25 12 8 0 1 55 20 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 22 11 8 0 1 58 20 15051

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 Aboriginal 25 29 24 11 8 1 2 56 19 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 25 10 6 1 2 58 17 13818
2017 Aboriginal 24 33 21 12 6 1 3 59 19 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 21 11 6 1 2 60 18 15046

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 Aboriginal 22 30 26 11 8 1 1 54 20 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 24 13 7 1 2 54 21 13829
2017 Aboriginal 21 32 21 14 8 1 3 56 22 638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 12 7 1 2 56 20 15036

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 Aboriginal 31 26 21 10 9 0 1 58 20 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 22 11 6 0 2 60 18 13817
2017 Aboriginal 32 27 20 12 7 1 2 61 19 638
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 19 11 6 1 3 62 17 15043

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 Aboriginal 24 27 25 11 12 1 0 52 23 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 24 14 9 0 1 53 23 13769
2017 Aboriginal 23 29 22 13 10 0 1 53 24 636
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 13 9 1 2 55 22 15023

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 Aboriginal 47 22 13 8 7 1 2 71 15 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 24 14 6 5 0 3 73 12 13771
2017 Aboriginal 48 22 14 7 7 0 2 72 14 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 24 14 6 5 0 2 74 11 15067

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 Aboriginal 57 18 10 5 6 1 4 79 11 644
2018 Non-Aboriginal 63 16 8 3 3 1 6 85 7 13795

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 Aboriginal 66 13 8 4 5 1 3 82 10 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 13 6 3 4 1 5 86 8 13795
2017 Aboriginal 62 17 8 5 5 1 3 82 10 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 13 6 4 3 1 5 87 7 15078

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 Aboriginal 54 26 11 4 2 0 1 82 7 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 10 4 3 0 2 82 7 13834
2017 Aboriginal 50 30 11 5 2 0 2 82 7 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 25 9 4 3 0 3 85 6 15064

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 Aboriginal 55 17 12 8 6 1 1 73 15 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 19 10 6 5 0 2 78 11 13795
2017 Aboriginal 56 22 10 6 4 1 2 80 10 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 18 8 5 4 1 3 82 9 15064

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 Aboriginal 53 10 4 1 1 1 30 91 3 642
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 9 5 2 1 0 31 88 4 13738
2017 Aboriginal 51 11 4 2 1 0 30 90 5 639
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 10 4 2 1 0 30 90 4 15056

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 Aboriginal 58 20 10 3 3 1 6 84 6 640
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 19 10 3 2 1 7 84 6 13785
2017 Aboriginal 58 22 8 3 2 0 7 86 6 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 17 8 3 2 1 8 86 6 14988

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 Aboriginal 57 15 10 6 6 0 6 76 13 648
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 16 9 5 6 0 5 79 12 13836
2017 Aboriginal 58 16 6 7 7 0 5 78 15 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 17 9 6 7 1 5 77 14 15082

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 Aboriginal 40 29 17 6 4 1 4 72 10 644
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 29 16 5 3 0 3 75 9 13817
2017 Aboriginal 40 35 15 6 2 0 2 77 8 640
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 30 14 5 3 0 3 78 8 15055

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 Aboriginal 12 30 36 17 6 0 0 42 22 650
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 37 14 5 0 0 44 19 13882
2017 Aboriginal 12 26 36 17 8 0 0 39 25 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 15099

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 Aboriginal 15 22 36 18 8 0 0 26 38 640
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 39 20 8 0 0 28 33 13734
2017 Aboriginal 15 25 34 18 8 0 0 26 40 641
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 39 20 9 0 0 29 31 15060

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 Aboriginal 32 34 17 10 5 2 0 68 15 644
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 14 7 4 2 0 74 11 13851
2017 Aboriginal 29 35 14 11 8 3 0 67 19 643
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 14 8 5 3 0 72 14 15091

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 Aboriginal 24 31 19 13 10 2 0 57 24 645
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 37 17 13 8 2 0 61 22 13860
2017 Aboriginal 16 35 16 18 12 2 0 53 31 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 39 17 14 9 2 0 59 24 15091
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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 Aboriginal 21 24 21 15 16 2 1 21 79 646
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 24 21 14 15 1 1 25 75 13888
2017 Aboriginal 29 22 19 11 17 2 1 30 70 642
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 22 19 12 14 2 1 30 70 15106

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 Aboriginal 24 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 10188
2017 Aboriginal 22 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 10215

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 Aboriginal 32 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 10188
2017 Aboriginal 30 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 10215

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 Aboriginal 30 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 10188
2017 Aboriginal 24 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 10215

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 Aboriginal 42 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 10188
2017 Aboriginal 44 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 10215

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 Aboriginal 6 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 10188
2017 Aboriginal 6 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 10215

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 Aboriginal 24 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 10188

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 10188
2017 Aboriginal 43 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 10215

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 Aboriginal 4 41 21 11 5 19 471
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 42 19 11 6 18 9775
2017 Aboriginal 5 44 19 13 5 14 431
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 49 19 9 4 12 10016

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 73 485
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 72 10134

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 Aboriginal 9 21 15 17 29 2 7 33 50 489
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 17 19 27 1 7 33 49 10158
2017 Aboriginal 11 21 15 14 29 2 9 36 47 438
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 15 17 27 2 9 35 49 10265

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 Aboriginal 4 11 11 15 51 3 4 16 71 491
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 10 13 20 47 2 5 15 71 10165
2017 Aboriginal 3 8 10 15 55 3 5 12 77 439
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 8 11 17 52 2 7 13 75 10265

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 Aboriginal 35 11 19 11 17 2 6 49 30 647
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 17 16 11 13 1 8 56 26 13868
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