2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 46 40 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 30 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 39 14 5 3 0 2 77 9 58

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 Heterosexual 41 40 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 30 11 9 9 0 0 72 18 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 40 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 58

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 Heterosexual 50 31 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 49 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 40 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 58

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 30 7 6 2 0 1 86 7 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 20 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 20 23 5 4 0 0 68 9 58

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 43 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 61 0 11 9 0 0 81 19 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 37 18 9 2 0 0 71 11 57

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 Heterosexual 41 37 13 7 2 0 0 79 9 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 51 20 0 9 0 0 71 9 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 30 17 9 5 0 0 69 15 58

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 44 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 28 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 30 20 15 5 0 0 60 20 58

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 Heterosexual 60 34 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 50 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 58

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 Heterosexual 39 44 11 4 1 1 0 83 5 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 61 10 20 0 0 0 71 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 32 17 11 4 0 0 69 14 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 32 8 2 1 0 0 90 2 273
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 56 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 31 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 58

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 40 12 5 3 0 1 80 7 273
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 27 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 36 14 9 11 0 0 66 20 57

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 38 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 271
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 45 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 30 12 15 7 0 0 65 22 58

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 37 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 9 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 33 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 58

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 39 10 3 1 0 0 85 5 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 46 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 34 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 58

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 33 12 3 2 0 1 82 6 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 10 48 8 0 0 0 44 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 24 20 2 3 0 0 75 5 58

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 Heterosexual 5 20 41 24 8 0 1 33 26 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 28 54 0 18 0 0 18 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 24 42 13 9 0 0 22 35 57

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 Heterosexual 6 12 27 29 23 1 2 54 18 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 38 27 0 35 0 0 35 38 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 15 32 25 13 1 4 41 25 57

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 Heterosexual 7 18 32 26 14 2 1 41 26 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16 35 38 10 0 0 48 16 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 28 34 10 11 0 2 22 44 57

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 Heterosexual 4 13 27 33 19 1 3 54 17 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 18 10 46 18 0 0 64 26 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 22 23 32 18 0 0 50 27 57

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 19 26 22 23 1 2 46 28 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 0 27 19 26 0 0 45 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 18 30 23 13 3 4 39 29 58

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 Heterosexual 10 21 28 20 16 4 2 38 32 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 10 18 36 18 0 0 54 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 24 25 28 11 3 0 40 34 58

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 Heterosexual 8 13 36 26 14 2 1 41 22 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 16 57 0 18 0 0 18 24 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 26 31 13 12 2 2 26 41 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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 33 11 10 3 3 4 74 14 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 38 0 18 0 18 0 78 22 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 23 24 7 14 3 7 49 24 58

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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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 34 7 8 2 1 0 83 9 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 28 8 0 0 10 0 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 32 9 5 9 2 0 76 15 57

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 Heterosexual 22 26 18 11 7 13 4 58 21 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 26 18 10 0 18 0 66 12 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 24 18 15 9 22 0 46 30 57

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 Heterosexual 54 35 7 3 0 1 0 90 3 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 29 6 9 6 0 0 80 15 58

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 Heterosexual 50 37 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 34 20 4 4 1 0 72 8 58
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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 Heterosexual 52 32 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 44 0 18 10 0 0 72 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 32 10 13 4 0 0 73 16 58

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 Heterosexual 56 33 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 273
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 38 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 20 17 10 8 0 2 65 18 58

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 Heterosexual 52 34 8 5 1 0 0 87 6 273
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 35 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 22 20 10 5 0 0 64 16 58

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 Heterosexual 62 24 11 2 1 0 0 86 3 271
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 19 0 8 10 0 10 80 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 23 13 4 6 2 0 77 10 58

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 Heterosexual 57 28 11 3 2 0 0 85 4 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 18 0 18 10 0 0 72 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 28 12 12 10 0 0 66 21 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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 32 10 12 0 5 9 75 14 80
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 27 29 0 17 0 7 50 19 12

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 Heterosexual 40 33 11 6 4 5 0 77 11 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 36 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 38 12 12 6 7 0 68 19 58

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 Heterosexual 38 40 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 37 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 25 13 4 0 0 58 17 56

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 Heterosexual 27 38 16 9 3 6 0 69 14 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 55 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 36 18 15 9 7 0 55 26 58

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 Heterosexual 24 40 19 9 4 3 0 67 14 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 38 27 18 0 8 0 51 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 35 20 14 10 4 0 53 26 58
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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 Heterosexual 40 43 12 3 1 1 0 84 3 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 9 30 8 0 0 0 62 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 47 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 58

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 Heterosexual 33 38 14 7 6 1 2 73 13 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 35 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 38 24 11 6 1 0 59 17 58

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 Heterosexual 34 40 16 7 1 2 0 76 8 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 28 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 40 18 5 6 0 0 71 11 58

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 Heterosexual 21 25 20 12 8 9 5 53 23 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 27 19 18 0 10 0 59 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 20 16 16 19 11 5 39 42 57

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 Heterosexual 37 38 14 6 3 1 1 76 9 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 27 0 18 0 10 0 80 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 34 17 11 10 1 2 61 22 58

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 Heterosexual 24 29 16 15 12 2 3 55 28 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 18 0 18 36 0 10 40 60 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 27 19 12 16 0 9 49 30 58

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 Heterosexual 29 45 16 5 2 3 1 76 8 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 27 37 8 0 0 0 55 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 36 22 16 4 2 2 57 20 58

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 Heterosexual 48 33 11 3 1 4 0 85 4 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 28 10 0 0 8 0 89 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 42 19 4 0 7 0 76 4 58

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 Heterosexual 50 39 9 1 0 1 0 90 1 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 35 22 6 1 6 0 70 7 58

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 Heterosexual 60 32 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 22 17 5 4 0 0 75 8 58

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 Heterosexual 48 32 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 9 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 28 25 6 6 0 0 64 12 57

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 Heterosexual 47 36 11 5 2 0 0 83 6 274
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 19 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 34 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 58

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 Heterosexual 41 26 17 9 5 1 1 69 14 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 18 19 0 8 0 0 72 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 19 21 15 14 1 3 48 30 58
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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 Heterosexual 30 28 42 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 10 29 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 19 52 58

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 Heterosexual 13 21 39 6 15 6 84
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 19 51 7 6 3 17
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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 Heterosexual 11 89 277
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 58

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 30

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 Heterosexual 0 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 30

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 30

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 30

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 Heterosexual 61 30

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 Heterosexual 22 30

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 Heterosexual 0 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 30

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 Heterosexual 24 29

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 Heterosexual 19 29

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 Heterosexual 20 29

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 Heterosexual 15 29

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 Heterosexual 31 29

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 Heterosexual 34 29

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 Heterosexual 36 29

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 Heterosexual 0 29

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 Heterosexual 18 16 16 6 2 35 7 58 14 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 9 8 10 0 26 10 72 16 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 19 22 1 6 36 9 47 13 58

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 Heterosexual 31 30 17 6 2 13 1 71 10 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 20 18 10 0 8 0 70 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 12 4 6 20 1 73 12 58
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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 Heterosexual 4 96 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

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

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 10

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

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

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 Heterosexual 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 Heterosexual 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 Heterosexual 0 10

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Heterosexual 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 Heterosexual 0 10

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 Heterosexual 0 10

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

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

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

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

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

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

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

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

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 Heterosexual 0 10

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 Heterosexual 52 10

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 Heterosexual 0 10

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 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 Heterosexual 19 17 17 2 0 37 8 65 5 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 9 8 10 0 26 20 67 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 11 22 0 6 43 9 42 12 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 Heterosexual 33 31 15 4 0 14 2 77 5 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 11 20 11 0 9 0 66 12 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 20 2 8 20 1 62 13 57
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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 Heterosexual 39 26 17 8 7 0 1 66 16 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 44 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 41 14 4 11 0 2 70 16 57

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 Heterosexual 25 26 28 13 6 0 1 52 19 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 28 20 18 8 0 0 54 26 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 29 13 11 0 0 47 24 56

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 Heterosexual 31 31 23 10 4 0 1 62 14 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 29 39 8 8 0 0 45 16 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 31 22 10 8 0 0 60 18 57

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 Heterosexual 32 22 20 16 8 0 1 55 25 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 26 20 20 16 0 0 44 36 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 24 24 10 12 0 2 54 22 58

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 Heterosexual 48 26 15 3 4 0 4 77 8 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 0 18 8 0 0 9 71 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 21 19 5 5 0 3 70 10 58

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 Heterosexual 36 28 21 8 7 0 1 65 14 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 8 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 21 23 8 9 3 0 59 18 58

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 Heterosexual 34 32 22 8 2 0 2 68 10 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 28 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 27 20 14 10 2 0 56 24 56

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 Heterosexual 29 32 24 12 3 0 1 61 15 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 19 36 8 0 0 0 56 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 26 22 24 3 0 0 51 27 56

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 Heterosexual 35 29 20 12 3 0 0 65 15 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 43 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 28 11 19 9 0 3 60 28 56

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 Heterosexual 42 29 20 6 3 0 1 71 9 274
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 19 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 34 19 5 4 0 0 72 9 55

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 Heterosexual 66 18 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 13 13 4 0 3 2 82 4 56

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 Heterosexual 81 9 3 2 0 0 4 95 2 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 79 8 5 0 3 0 6 92 3 56

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 Heterosexual 76 13 5 2 2 1 2 91 4 274
2018 Gay or lesbian 80 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 73 10 6 4 2 2 4 88 6 56

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 Heterosexual 53 33 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 18 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 18 13 5 4 2 2 77 9 58

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 Heterosexual 59 23 9 5 3 0 2 83 8 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 16 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 21 18 9 6 0 2 67 15 58

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 Heterosexual 59 12 6 2 1 0 20 89 3 274
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 11 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 5 5 2 0 0 36 89 3 57

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 Heterosexual 72 16 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 274
2018 Gay or lesbian 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 6 8 2 0 2 13 89 2 58

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 Heterosexual 58 16 8 6 9 0 3 76 15 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 0 10 9 8 0 0 73 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 11 16 5 16 2 4 61 22 58

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 Heterosexual 56 24 13 2 3 0 2 82 5 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 26 12 4 1 0 2 84 5 58

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 Heterosexual 19 38 31 12 1 0 0 56 13 278
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 18 45 10 0 0 0 45 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 37 33 15 5 2 0 47 20 58

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 Heterosexual 6 11 37 30 15 0 1 46 17 275
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 56 17 17 10 0 0 27 56 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 26 22 26 17 0 0 43 35 58

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 Heterosexual 23 45 19 7 3 4 0 71 10 273
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 36 26 10 0 0 0 64 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 34 31 12 2 6 0 53 14 58

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 Heterosexual 23 46 18 8 2 2 0 71 11 277
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 48 16 20 8 0 0 56 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 28 24 12 9 3 0 53 22 58
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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 Heterosexual 43 30 15 4 5 2 1 44 56 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 27 17 10 10 0 0 36 64 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 29 25 3 3 3 0 38 62 58

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 Heterosexual 18 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 35

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 Heterosexual 27 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 35

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 Heterosexual 24 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 35

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 Heterosexual 39 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 35

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 Heterosexual 6 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 35

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 Heterosexual 35 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 35

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 35

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 Heterosexual 6 54 20 7 5 8 147
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 54 16 16 3 6 33

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 67 33 149
2018 Prefer not to answer 71 29 34

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 Heterosexual 32 27 16 12 5 2 7 64 18 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 34 8 10 6 3 2 75 17 35

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 Heterosexual 13 20 13 8 14 4 28 47 33 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 6 14 10 9 6 26 51 28 35

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 Heterosexual 48 21 10 5 6 1 9 77 13 276
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 44 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 16 5 6 13 2 19 71 23 58
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