2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 103. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PM

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

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Employee engagement

Question 11. 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
2017 PM 29 42 9 9 11 0 0 71 20 67
2017 PM-01 36 26 6 6 25 0 0 62 31 16
2017 PM-04 28 57 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2017 PM-05 29 41 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 13
2014 PM 31 46 14 5 4 0 0 77 9 95
2014 PM-01 38 41 16 3 3 0 0 78 5 37
2014 PM-03 21 64 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2014 PM-04 22 33 23 17 5 0 0 55 22 18
2014 PM-05 26 67 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PM 32 40 15 6 8 0 0 72 13 144
2011 PM-01 35 32 21 6 6 0 0 68 12 34
2011 PM-02 10 50 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2011 PM-03 31 41 13 6 9 0 0 72 16 32
2011 PM-04 31 34 20 3 11 0 0 66 14 35
2011 PM-05 32 53 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2011 PM-06 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 PM 30 42 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 4112
2008 PM-01 37 31 20 3 9 0 0 69 11 35
2008 PM-02 29 32 20 14 6 0 0 60 20 174
2008 PM-03 26 42 13 10 9 0 0 69 18 2095
2008 PM-04 31 44 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 1090
2008 PM-05 39 38 9 9 4 0 0 77 13 507
2008 PM-06 34 50 5 5 6 0 0 84 11 145

Question 15. 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
2017 PM 22 38 13 11 16 0 0 60 27 67
2017 PM-01 13 45 6 13 24 0 0 57 36 16
2017 PM-04 37 43 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21
2017 PM-05 14 16 23 17 31 0 0 30 47 13

Question 16. 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
2017 PM 42 39 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 66
2017 PM-01 46 34 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2017 PM-04 38 52 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2017 PM-05 52 32 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2014 PM 60 29 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 95
2014 PM-01 62 30 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 37
2014 PM-03 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 PM-04 39 38 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2014 PM-05 68 24 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PM 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 6 145
2011 PM-01 59 32 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2011 PM-02 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2011 PM-03 38 44 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 32
2011 PM-04 46 40 6 6 3 0 0 86 9 35
2011 PM-05 47 42 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2011 PM-06 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

Question 20. 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
2017 PM 31 40 15 9 4 0 0 71 14 66
2017 PM-01 32 28 7 20 13 0 0 60 33 15
2017 PM-04 37 53 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 21
2017 PM-05 14 48 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 13
2014 PM 42 45 8 2 3 0 0 87 5 95
2014 PM-01 46 41 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 37
2014 PM-03 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 PM-04 32 52 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 18
2014 PM-05 43 43 0 7 8 0 0 85 15 12
2011 PM 41 39 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 145
2011 PM-01 47 29 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 34
2011 PM-02 9 55 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2011 PM-03 41 44 9 3 3 0 0 84 6 32
2011 PM-04 40 37 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 35
2011 PM-05 37 47 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2011 PM-06 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2008 PM 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4131
2008 PM-01 40 31 17 6 6 0 0 71 11 35
2008 PM-02 35 39 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 174
2008 PM-03 35 44 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 2113
2008 PM-04 40 43 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 1092
2008 PM-05 47 39 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 506
2008 PM-06 41 44 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 145

Question 58. 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
2017 PM 26 25 14 14 22 0 0 51 36 67
2017 PM-01 30 19 26 12 13 0 0 49 25 16
2017 PM-04 37 32 10 10 10 0 0 70 21 21
2017 PM-05 6 23 8 23 40 0 0 30 63 13
2014 PM 36 34 15 7 8 0 0 70 16 95
2014 PM-01 43 35 8 11 3 0 0 78 13 37
2014 PM-03 29 21 21 7 21 0 0 50 29 14
2014 PM-04 43 23 22 0 11 0 0 66 11 18
2014 PM-05 26 43 9 9 15 0 0 68 23 12
2011 PM 23 36 21 10 10 1 0 59 20 145
2011 PM-01 32 29 24 6 3 6 0 66 9 34
2011 PM-02 0 45 18 18 18 0 0 45 36 11
2011 PM-03 19 34 25 16 6 0 0 53 22 32
2011 PM-04 26 43 14 6 11 0 0 69 17 35
2011 PM-05 21 37 21 11 11 0 0 58 21 19
2011 PM-06 15 31 23 8 23 0 0 46 31 13

Question 59. 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
2017 PM 24 31 10 15 19 0 0 55 34 67
2017 PM-01 24 38 13 12 13 0 0 62 25 16
2017 PM-04 37 37 10 6 10 0 0 75 16 21
2017 PM-05 14 16 8 38 24 0 0 30 63 13
2014 PM 28 45 12 6 9 0 0 73 16 95
2014 PM-01 35 49 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 37
2014 PM-03 21 36 14 7 21 0 0 57 29 14
2014 PM-04 32 35 16 6 11 0 0 66 17 18
2014 PM-05 17 51 9 9 15 0 0 68 23 12
2011 PM 20 44 17 10 9 0 0 64 20 143
2011 PM-01 26 44 24 3 3 0 0 71 6 34
2011 PM-02 0 45 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2011 PM-03 16 35 23 16 10 0 0 52 26 31
2011 PM-04 17 51 11 9 11 0 0 69 20 35
2011 PM-05 22 50 6 11 11 0 0 72 22 18
2011 PM-06 23 38 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13
2008 PM 17 37 16 16 13 0 0 55 29 4132
2008 PM-01 29 37 17 6 11 0 0 66 17 35
2008 PM-02 23 43 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 172
2008 PM-03 13 34 17 18 17 0 0 48 35 2111
2008 PM-04 20 40 15 16 9 0 0 60 25 1093
2008 PM-05 22 41 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 509
2008 PM-06 21 47 13 12 7 0 0 68 18 146

Question 60. 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
2017 PM 24 20 20 11 23 2 0 45 35 66
2017 PM-01 36 19 13 19 13 0 0 55 31 16
2017 PM-04 24 37 19 5 10 5 0 64 16 21
2017 PM-05 9 16 17 9 50 0 0 24 59 12
2014 PM 31 24 20 12 8 3 1 58 21 95
2014 PM-01 27 32 27 5 5 0 3 61 11 37
2014 PM-03 36 21 7 14 14 7 0 62 31 14
2014 PM-04 38 17 16 12 6 11 0 62 19 18
2014 PM-05 34 9 17 26 15 0 0 43 40 12
2011 PM 28 31 14 10 8 6 3 65 20 145
2011 PM-01 32 38 15 9 3 3 0 73 12 34
2011 PM-02 9 27 27 9 18 9 0 40 30 11
2011 PM-03 28 44 3 13 3 3 6 79 17 32
2011 PM-04 29 26 14 14 11 6 0 58 27 35
2011 PM-05 21 21 26 5 11 16 0 50 19 19
2011 PM-06 46 15 15 8 8 0 8 67 17 13
2008 PM 20 30 17 15 12 5 1 53 28 4134
2008 PM-01 34 17 17 9 11 9 3 58 23 35
2008 PM-02 23 27 16 16 12 7 0 53 30 173
2008 PM-03 16 28 19 16 14 5 1 48 32 2113
2008 PM-04 23 32 17 14 9 5 0 58 25 1093
2008 PM-05 28 32 15 12 9 4 0 63 22 509
2008 PM-06 25 34 18 12 10 1 1 60 22 146
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. 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
2017 PM 44 29 9 6 12 0 0 73 18 67
2017 PM-01 62 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2017 PM-04 56 30 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2017 PM-05 22 33 22 15 8 0 0 55 23 13
2014 PM 40 33 15 9 2 2 0 74 11 95
2014 PM-01 43 38 11 5 0 3 0 83 6 37
2014 PM-03 29 36 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14
2014 PM-04 44 17 22 12 6 0 0 61 17 18
2014 PM-05 34 42 0 17 7 0 0 76 24 12
2011 PM 37 33 11 8 7 3 1 73 15 145
2011 PM-01 53 26 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 34
2011 PM-02 9 45 0 9 27 9 0 60 40 11
2011 PM-03 13 44 19 6 13 3 3 60 20 32
2011 PM-04 49 29 6 6 6 6 0 82 12 35
2011 PM-05 37 42 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2011 PM-06 46 15 15 15 0 8 0 67 17 13
2008 PM 28 30 15 12 11 3 1 61 24 4132
2008 PM-01 37 37 14 0 11 0 0 74 11 35
2008 PM-02 37 24 13 12 11 3 0 63 24 174
2008 PM-03 22 30 16 13 14 3 1 54 29 2113
2008 PM-04 34 32 13 11 6 4 0 69 18 1089
2008 PM-05 38 26 13 12 6 3 1 67 20 509
2008 PM-06 34 30 16 10 8 1 0 66 18 145

Question 32. 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
2017 PM 37 30 13 11 8 0 1 68 19 67
2017 PM-01 45 36 0 12 6 0 0 81 19 16
2017 PM-04 51 34 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2017 PM-05 14 24 31 15 8 0 8 42 25 13
2014 PM 42 37 10 7 3 1 0 80 11 95
2014 PM-01 46 43 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 37
2014 PM-03 29 43 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2014 PM-04 44 27 0 17 12 0 0 71 29 18
2014 PM-05 51 25 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 12
2011 PM 34 37 10 6 11 2 0 73 17 145
2011 PM-01 53 29 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 34
2011 PM-02 18 45 0 0 27 9 0 70 30 11
2011 PM-03 13 44 16 6 19 3 0 58 26 32
2011 PM-04 43 31 11 6 6 3 0 76 12 35
2011 PM-05 21 47 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 19
2011 PM-06 46 31 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13
2008 PM 26 33 13 14 13 1 0 60 27 4132
2008 PM-01 43 31 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 35
2008 PM-02 35 28 10 11 14 1 1 64 26 174
2008 PM-03 21 32 15 15 16 1 0 53 31 2112
2008 PM-04 29 37 12 13 8 1 0 67 21 1090
2008 PM-05 35 32 10 13 9 1 0 67 22 509
2008 PM-06 37 32 11 10 8 1 0 70 19 145

Question 37. 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
2017 PM 45 24 9 12 9 0 0 69 21 67
2017 PM-01 62 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2017 PM-04 61 30 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 21
2017 PM-05 22 16 32 8 23 0 0 37 31 13
2014 PM 51 29 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 94
2014 PM-01 65 19 14 3 0 0 0 84 3 37
2014 PM-03 21 57 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2014 PM-04 52 24 5 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2014 PM-05 51 26 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 12

Senior management

Question 40. 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
2017 PM 16 34 19 11 16 5 0 53 28 67
2017 PM-01 31 32 19 0 11 6 0 68 12 16
2017 PM-04 19 43 18 5 5 11 0 69 11 21
2017 PM-05 8 14 30 23 26 0 0 22 48 13
2014 PM 18 36 16 12 8 11 0 61 22 95
2014 PM-01 24 35 19 11 0 11 0 67 12 37
2014 PM-03 14 29 14 0 36 7 0 46 39 14
2014 PM-04 16 28 11 11 6 27 0 61 23 18
2014 PM-05 9 34 25 26 0 7 0 46 27 12
2011 PM 19 29 20 13 10 8 1 53 25 144
2011 PM-01 29 29 18 9 6 6 3 65 16 34
2011 PM-02 18 36 9 18 18 0 0 55 36 11
2011 PM-03 13 19 26 16 19 6 0 34 38 31
2011 PM-04 17 37 20 6 6 14 0 63 13 35
2011 PM-05 11 37 21 16 5 11 0 53 24 19
2011 PM-06 23 15 23 23 15 0 0 38 38 13

Question 41. 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
2017 PM 12 38 13 17 20 0 0 50 37 67
2017 PM-01 25 38 6 13 18 0 0 64 30 16
2017 PM-04 9 48 18 21 5 0 0 57 25 21
2017 PM-05 8 30 6 16 41 0 0 37 56 13
2014 PM 16 37 19 16 8 4 0 55 25 95
2014 PM-01 22 35 19 16 3 5 0 60 20 37
2014 PM-03 7 36 7 14 36 0 0 43 50 14
2014 PM-04 11 44 23 11 6 6 0 57 18 18
2014 PM-05 9 26 26 33 7 0 0 34 40 12
2011 PM 14 30 26 13 14 3 0 45 28 145
2011 PM-01 24 24 32 15 3 3 0 48 18 34
2011 PM-02 9 27 18 27 18 0 0 36 45 11
2011 PM-03 6 34 19 6 31 3 0 42 39 32
2011 PM-04 17 37 23 6 14 3 0 56 21 35
2011 PM-05 5 26 37 16 11 5 0 33 28 19
2011 PM-06 15 23 31 23 8 0 0 38 31 13
2008 PM 12 27 17 18 24 2 0 40 43 4132
2008 PM-01 20 26 20 14 14 6 0 48 30 35
2008 PM-02 20 28 22 13 13 3 1 50 27 174
2008 PM-03 8 23 17 20 31 2 0 31 52 2110
2008 PM-04 16 30 17 18 17 1 0 47 36 1091
2008 PM-05 17 30 18 17 15 2 0 49 33 509
2008 PM-06 20 38 14 15 12 1 0 58 28 146

Question 42. 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
2017 PM 10 28 22 16 20 3 0 39 38 67
2017 PM-01 19 13 31 19 12 6 0 33 33 16
2017 PM-04 9 42 20 14 10 5 0 54 25 21
2017 PM-05 8 14 22 24 32 0 0 22 56 13
2014 PM 14 24 22 22 11 6 0 40 36 95
2014 PM-01 19 30 16 30 0 5 0 51 31 37
2014 PM-03 7 14 21 14 43 0 0 21 57 14
2014 PM-04 11 17 28 23 6 15 0 33 34 18
2014 PM-05 9 26 17 26 23 0 0 34 49 12
2011 PM 10 26 25 15 16 7 1 39 34 145
2011 PM-01 18 32 18 15 6 9 3 57 23 34
2011 PM-02 0 27 27 18 27 0 0 27 45 11
2011 PM-03 3 19 28 19 22 9 0 24 45 32
2011 PM-04 14 23 29 11 14 9 0 41 28 35
2011 PM-05 5 32 21 21 16 5 0 39 39 19
2011 PM-06 15 23 31 8 23 0 0 38 31 13
2008 PM 5 21 18 27 25 4 0 28 54 4136
2008 PM-01 20 14 20 17 11 17 0 41 34 35
2008 PM-02 11 25 21 22 16 3 1 38 40 174
2008 PM-03 4 17 18 27 30 4 0 22 60 2114
2008 PM-04 7 25 19 26 19 5 0 33 48 1090
2008 PM-05 6 26 17 29 20 3 0 32 50 510
2008 PM-06 3 35 14 29 19 0 0 38 48 146

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

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
2017 PM 9 26 16 15 30 5 0 36 47 66
2017 PM-01 13 26 13 25 18 6 0 41 46 16
2017 PM-04 14 33 20 8 21 5 0 49 30 21
2017 PM-05 0 9 23 17 43 9 0 9 66 12
2014 PM 15 24 17 14 23 7 0 42 40 95
2014 PM-01 19 24 22 16 8 11 0 48 27 37
2014 PM-03 0 29 14 0 57 0 0 29 57 14
2014 PM-04 11 27 11 11 29 11 0 43 45 18
2014 PM-05 26 17 9 25 17 7 0 46 45 12
2011 PM 11 24 20 21 17 7 1 38 41 144
2011 PM-01 15 29 12 26 9 6 3 48 39 34
2011 PM-02 0 36 18 9 27 9 0 40 40 11
2011 PM-03 3 19 19 22 25 13 0 25 54 32
2011 PM-04 20 14 29 14 14 9 0 38 31 35
2011 PM-05 11 26 26 32 5 0 0 37 37 19
2011 PM-06 8 33 17 17 25 0 0 42 42 12
2008 PM 7 19 17 20 30 7 0 27 54 4136
2008 PM-01 26 23 11 14 20 6 0 52 36 35
2008 PM-02 12 16 21 20 19 12 0 31 44 174
2008 PM-03 5 15 16 20 37 7 0 21 62 2113
2008 PM-04 8 23 17 22 23 6 0 33 48 1091
2008 PM-05 9 22 21 19 23 5 0 33 45 510
2008 PM-06 5 35 18 17 22 3 0 42 40 146

Question 44. 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
2017 PM 9 40 6 25 19 1 0 49 45 67
2017 PM-01 25 37 6 25 6 0 0 62 31 16
2017 PM-04 10 52 0 19 15 5 0 64 36 21
2017 PM-05 0 20 16 31 33 0 0 20 64 13
2014 PM 15 23 17 21 16 8 0 41 40 95
2014 PM-01 22 24 16 22 3 14 0 53 28 37
2014 PM-03 7 21 14 14 43 0 0 29 57 14
2014 PM-04 11 6 28 29 17 10 0 18 51 18
2014 PM-05 0 59 0 17 24 0 0 59 41 12
2011 PM 11 34 17 23 13 1 1 45 37 142
2011 PM-01 18 44 12 21 0 3 3 66 22 34
2011 PM-02 0 55 9 9 27 0 0 55 36 11
2011 PM-03 6 26 23 19 23 3 0 33 43 31
2011 PM-04 6 30 24 36 3 0 0 36 39 33
2011 PM-05 11 32 5 21 32 0 0 42 53 19
2011 PM-06 23 23 15 23 15 0 0 46 38 13
2008 PM 8 28 17 24 20 2 0 38 45 4136
2008 PM-01 17 29 20 29 6 0 0 46 34 35
2008 PM-02 13 36 18 20 13 0 0 49 33 174
2008 PM-03 7 25 18 24 24 2 0 32 49 2112
2008 PM-04 9 32 18 23 16 2 0 41 40 1094
2008 PM-05 9 31 14 25 18 2 0 42 44 510
2008 PM-06 14 36 14 21 14 1 0 50 36 145
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. 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
2017 PM 22 33 12 15 18 0 0 55 33 67
2017 PM-01 13 45 0 25 18 0 0 57 43 16
2017 PM-04 37 38 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 21
2017 PM-05 14 16 23 9 38 0 0 30 47 13
2014 PM 22 33 19 17 7 0 1 56 24 95
2014 PM-01 32 27 22 16 0 0 3 61 17 37
2014 PM-03 14 29 29 7 21 0 0 43 29 14
2014 PM-04 17 38 11 22 11 0 0 55 34 18
2014 PM-05 17 42 0 26 15 0 0 59 41 12
2011 PM 22 37 22 9 10 0 0 59 19 145
2011 PM-01 26 35 21 12 6 0 0 62 18 34
2011 PM-02 18 27 36 9 9 0 0 45 18 11
2011 PM-03 6 31 28 13 22 0 0 38 34 32
2011 PM-04 23 49 14 3 11 0 0 71 14 35
2011 PM-05 21 42 26 5 5 0 0 63 11 19
2011 PM-06 54 15 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13

Question 13. 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
2017 PM 26 42 13 12 6 0 0 69 19 67
2017 PM-01 19 62 6 12 0 0 0 81 12 16
2017 PM-04 37 45 13 0 5 0 0 82 5 21
2017 PM-05 14 32 14 32 8 0 0 46 40 13

Question 28. 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
2017 PM 3 21 22 16 24 14 0 27 47 67
2017 PM-01 6 19 20 13 18 25 0 33 40 16
2017 PM-04 0 28 29 8 10 26 0 37 24 21
2017 PM-05 0 17 22 23 39 0 0 17 62 13
2014 PM 9 24 19 22 12 14 0 39 39 95
2014 PM-01 5 27 16 22 11 19 0 40 40 37
2014 PM-03 0 14 21 36 21 7 0 15 62 14
2014 PM-04 10 11 34 17 11 17 0 25 35 18
2014 PM-05 9 17 17 43 8 7 0 27 54 12

Question 30. 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
2017 PM 31 30 18 11 9 0 0 62 20 67
2017 PM-01 50 31 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2017 PM-04 46 30 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 21
2017 PM-05 14 32 14 32 8 0 0 46 40 13
2014 PM 39 39 8 7 5 1 0 79 13 95
2014 PM-01 49 41 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 37
2014 PM-03 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2014 PM-04 49 23 11 6 12 0 0 72 17 18
2014 PM-05 26 42 9 15 9 0 0 68 24 12
2011 PM 39 30 13 10 8 1 0 69 18 144
2011 PM-01 56 26 3 9 6 0 0 82 15 34
2011 PM-02 18 36 0 18 27 0 0 55 45 11
2011 PM-03 22 25 22 13 19 0 0 47 31 32
2011 PM-04 44 29 15 6 3 3 0 76 9 34
2011 PM-05 26 53 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2011 PM-06 54 15 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2008 PM 22 33 15 16 13 1 1 55 30 4133
2008 PM-01 37 31 14 6 11 0 0 69 17 35
2008 PM-02 26 37 13 11 12 0 1 64 24 174
2008 PM-03 18 32 16 17 17 1 1 50 34 2112
2008 PM-04 24 35 15 16 9 1 0 60 25 1091
2008 PM-05 27 32 16 14 10 1 1 60 24 509
2008 PM-06 27 39 9 16 10 0 0 66 26 145

Question 39. 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
2017 PM 10 28 10 30 0 0 21 49 38 10

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the 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
2017 PM 16 38 13 21 8 4 0 56 30 67
2017 PM-01 19 51 6 6 11 6 0 74 19 16
2017 PM-04 18 44 19 13 0 6 0 66 14 21
2017 PM-05 6 0 23 56 8 6 0 7 68 13
2014 PM 30 43 11 13 2 1 0 74 15 95
2014 PM-01 35 46 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 37
2014 PM-03 7 50 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2014 PM-04 44 27 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 18
2014 PM-05 17 43 9 25 0 7 0 64 27 12
2011 PM 31 35 10 13 8 2 1 68 21 144
2011 PM-01 47 26 6 12 3 3 3 78 16 34
2011 PM-02 27 36 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 11
2011 PM-03 19 29 19 13 19 0 0 48 32 31
2011 PM-04 34 43 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 35
2011 PM-05 16 42 0 26 11 5 0 61 39 19
2011 PM-06 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2008 PM 15 34 14 20 15 1 1 51 35 4136
2008 PM-01 34 31 11 14 6 3 0 68 21 35
2008 PM-02 25 33 12 15 13 2 1 59 28 174
2008 PM-03 9 30 15 23 20 1 1 40 45 2113
2008 PM-04 18 39 14 18 10 2 0 58 28 1093
2008 PM-05 25 39 11 16 7 1 1 65 23 509
2008 PM-06 31 47 8 8 5 0 1 78 13 145

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

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
2017 PM 15 28 18 14 11 12 1 50 29 67
2017 PM-01 13 37 6 13 0 31 0 73 18 16
2017 PM-04 10 37 24 13 5 10 0 53 20 21
2017 PM-05 14 17 17 31 16 6 0 33 49 13
2014 PM 20 38 18 12 4 6 2 63 17 95
2014 PM-01 22 41 14 11 0 8 5 72 13 37
2014 PM-03 0 43 36 14 7 0 0 43 21 14
2014 PM-04 11 26 17 22 11 11 0 43 38 18
2014 PM-05 26 26 25 9 9 7 0 55 18 12
2011 PM 28 26 12 13 11 7 3 60 27 144
2011 PM-01 35 24 12 9 6 12 3 69 17 34
2011 PM-02 27 18 9 27 9 9 0 50 40 11
2011 PM-03 10 23 13 26 23 3 3 34 52 31
2011 PM-04 34 31 14 3 11 3 3 70 15 35
2011 PM-05 21 32 16 11 5 16 0 63 19 19
2011 PM-06 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2008 PM 18 26 16 16 16 6 1 48 35 4136
2008 PM-01 23 34 6 20 11 6 0 61 33 35
2008 PM-02 26 24 14 9 16 8 2 56 28 174
2008 PM-03 9 23 19 19 22 7 1 35 45 2113
2008 PM-04 22 29 14 17 11 6 0 55 29 1093
2008 PM-05 31 32 11 11 9 4 0 67 21 509
2008 PM-06 45 37 10 3 3 1 1 84 6 145

Job fit and development

Question 5. 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
2017 PM 18 29 15 23 15 0 0 47 38 67
2017 PM-01 11 51 6 13 19 0 0 62 31 16
2017 PM-04 30 31 19 15 5 0 0 61 20 21
2017 PM-05 0 23 16 37 24 0 0 23 61 13
2014 PM 24 34 12 18 13 0 0 58 31 95
2014 PM-01 19 35 13 22 11 0 0 54 32 37
2014 PM-03 14 50 7 7 21 0 0 64 29 14
2014 PM-04 32 29 11 23 6 0 0 61 29 18
2014 PM-05 34 43 0 9 15 0 0 77 23 12
2011 PM 23 40 15 13 8 0 1 64 21 145
2011 PM-01 21 35 21 21 3 0 0 56 24 34
2011 PM-02 18 45 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2011 PM-03 9 41 13 22 16 0 0 50 38 32
2011 PM-04 31 40 20 3 6 0 0 71 9 35
2011 PM-05 21 47 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19
2011 PM-06 54 31 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13
2008 PM 14 40 14 19 13 0 0 54 33 4134
2008 PM-01 31 31 9 17 11 0 0 63 29 35
2008 PM-02 20 36 16 18 10 0 0 56 29 174
2008 PM-03 10 38 13 21 17 0 0 48 39 2113
2008 PM-04 16 43 14 18 9 0 0 59 27 1092
2008 PM-05 18 41 14 17 9 0 1 59 26 508
2008 PM-06 18 47 16 11 8 0 1 65 19 145

Question 6. 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
2017 PM 45 37 7 3 8 0 0 82 10 67
2017 PM-01 36 32 12 0 19 0 0 69 19 16
2017 PM-04 46 49 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2017 PM-05 45 32 16 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2014 PM 44 31 13 7 5 0 0 75 13 95
2014 PM-01 38 35 19 5 3 0 0 73 8 37
2014 PM-03 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2014 PM-04 44 17 11 22 6 0 0 61 28 18
2014 PM-05 51 24 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2011 PM 37 42 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 145
2011 PM-01 38 38 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 34
2011 PM-02 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2011 PM-03 31 50 9 3 6 0 0 81 9 32
2011 PM-04 31 37 17 9 6 0 0 69 14 35
2011 PM-05 47 47 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2011 PM-06 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2008 PM 35 42 11 7 5 0 0 78 12 4132
2008 PM-01 20 49 17 9 6 0 0 69 14 35
2008 PM-02 21 49 11 10 9 0 0 70 19 173
2008 PM-03 33 42 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 2111
2008 PM-04 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1093
2008 PM-05 41 42 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 509
2008 PM-06 43 43 7 3 4 0 0 86 8 145

Question 7. 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
2017 PM 47 35 8 3 8 0 0 82 11 67
2017 PM-01 44 19 6 6 25 0 0 62 31 16
2017 PM-04 42 53 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2017 PM-05 45 40 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 PM 51 29 10 5 5 0 0 79 11 95
2014 PM-01 43 27 16 8 5 0 0 70 13 37
2014 PM-03 64 29 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2014 PM-04 44 34 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2014 PM-05 68 24 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2011 PM 42 39 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 145
2011 PM-01 38 29 18 9 6 0 0 68 15 34
2011 PM-02 18 64 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2011 PM-03 44 41 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 32
2011 PM-04 40 43 9 3 6 0 0 83 9 35
2011 PM-05 42 47 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2011 PM-06 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2008 PM 36 46 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 4134
2008 PM-01 29 46 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 35
2008 PM-02 24 47 14 8 6 1 1 72 14 174
2008 PM-03 33 47 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 2112
2008 PM-04 38 45 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 1093
2008 PM-05 45 45 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 508
2008 PM-06 46 41 7 3 2 0 0 88 6 145

Question 52. 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
2017 PM 15 34 17 12 20 0 1 50 33 67
2017 PM-01 25 31 13 12 19 0 0 56 31 16
2017 PM-04 18 54 18 0 10 0 0 72 10 21
2017 PM-05 8 23 14 23 32 0 0 31 55 13
2014 PM 20 24 22 16 14 4 0 46 31 95
2014 PM-01 22 22 22 16 13 5 0 46 31 37
2014 PM-03 7 21 29 21 21 0 0 29 43 14
2014 PM-04 32 23 17 17 6 6 0 58 24 18
2014 PM-05 17 33 17 17 15 0 0 51 32 12
2011 PM 23 32 18 17 10 1 0 55 27 145
2011 PM-01 26 35 12 18 9 0 0 62 26 34
2011 PM-02 27 18 36 0 18 0 0 45 18 11
2011 PM-03 6 22 19 28 22 3 0 29 52 32
2011 PM-04 34 46 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 35
2011 PM-05 16 32 26 26 0 0 0 47 26 19
2011 PM-06 31 23 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2008 PM 11 29 19 21 19 1 0 40 41 4131
2008 PM-01 14 40 9 17 20 0 0 54 37 35
2008 PM-02 18 37 17 15 11 2 0 56 27 174
2008 PM-03 6 23 20 24 25 1 0 30 50 2110
2008 PM-04 15 33 21 17 13 1 0 49 30 1093
2008 PM-05 12 36 18 19 14 1 0 49 33 508
2008 PM-06 21 39 16 14 8 1 0 61 23 145

Question 53. 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
2017 PM 20 29 9 14 24 0 3 51 39 67
2017 PM-01 26 24 6 13 25 0 6 53 40 16
2017 PM-04 28 37 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 21
2017 PM-05 6 16 0 31 40 0 8 24 76 13
2014 PM 13 32 17 13 24 1 0 46 37 95
2014 PM-01 16 24 11 19 27 3 0 42 47 37
2014 PM-03 7 21 29 7 36 0 0 29 43 14
2014 PM-04 15 35 22 17 11 0 0 49 29 18
2014 PM-05 9 26 17 9 40 0 0 34 49 12
2011 PM 17 27 14 18 21 0 2 45 40 145
2011 PM-01 18 29 12 18 21 0 3 48 39 34
2011 PM-02 18 18 0 27 36 0 0 36 64 11
2011 PM-03 6 22 22 19 28 0 3 29 48 32
2011 PM-04 26 29 20 11 14 0 0 54 26 35
2011 PM-05 16 47 11 21 5 0 0 63 26 19
2011 PM-06 23 8 8 15 38 0 8 33 58 13
2008 PM 16 37 14 17 15 1 1 53 33 4130
2008 PM-01 17 23 14 26 17 0 3 41 44 35
2008 PM-02 23 41 11 13 10 1 1 65 24 174
2008 PM-03 11 34 16 18 19 1 1 46 38 2110
2008 PM-04 18 39 13 17 11 1 1 58 29 1091
2008 PM-05 21 41 13 13 11 1 0 62 24 508
2008 PM-06 29 41 9 12 7 1 1 72 19 145

Empowerment

Question 17. 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
2017 PM 28 23 18 12 18 0 0 51 30 65
2017 PM-01 34 27 19 7 13 0 0 61 20 15
2017 PM-04 42 29 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 21
2017 PM-05 22 8 16 29 26 0 0 30 55 13
2014 PM 24 45 14 11 5 0 0 69 17 95
2014 PM-01 19 62 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 37
2014 PM-03 21 14 29 21 14 0 0 36 36 14
2014 PM-04 16 44 11 22 6 0 0 61 28 18
2014 PM-05 51 34 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 12
2011 PM 27 37 19 8 9 0 0 64 17 145
2011 PM-01 21 50 24 3 3 0 0 71 6 34
2011 PM-02 18 27 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2011 PM-03 13 16 28 19 25 0 0 28 44 32
2011 PM-04 37 37 14 6 6 0 0 74 11 35
2011 PM-05 37 47 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2011 PM-06 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

Question 18. 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
2017 PM 25 34 18 10 13 0 0 59 23 66
2017 PM-01 13 48 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 15
2017 PM-04 47 33 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 21
2017 PM-05 14 32 23 6 24 0 0 46 31 13
2014 PM 27 39 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 95
2014 PM-01 27 46 22 5 0 0 0 73 5 37
2014 PM-03 14 21 14 36 14 0 0 36 50 14
2014 PM-04 22 50 6 11 11 0 0 72 22 18
2014 PM-05 43 34 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 12

Question 19. 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
2017 PM 28 33 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 66
2017 PM-01 20 40 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2017 PM-04 47 28 14 6 5 0 0 75 10 21
2017 PM-05 22 23 26 29 0 0 0 45 29 13
2014 PM 33 43 13 5 5 0 0 76 11 95
2014 PM-01 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 37
2014 PM-03 21 21 36 7 14 0 0 43 21 14
2014 PM-04 22 50 16 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2014 PM-05 34 51 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 12
2011 PM 37 33 16 10 3 0 0 70 14 145
2011 PM-01 56 24 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 34
2011 PM-02 18 36 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2011 PM-03 22 31 31 9 6 0 0 53 16 32
2011 PM-04 40 37 11 9 3 0 0 77 11 35
2011 PM-05 32 42 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2011 PM-06 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

Question 54. 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
2017 PM 18 30 16 16 17 3 0 49 34 66
2017 PM-01 28 33 0 13 20 6 0 65 35 15
2017 PM-04 22 57 5 6 10 0 0 79 16 21
2017 PM-05 0 8 36 17 32 8 0 8 53 13

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. 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
2017 PM 34 35 6 9 12 1 1 72 22 67
2017 PM-01 38 36 6 6 6 0 6 80 13 16
2017 PM-04 48 28 0 10 10 5 0 79 21 21
2017 PM-05 23 29 16 9 23 0 0 53 32 13
2014 PM 33 40 14 7 4 1 0 75 12 95
2014 PM-01 46 32 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 37
2014 PM-03 14 43 7 14 14 7 0 61 31 14
2014 PM-04 49 23 11 11 5 0 0 72 16 18
2014 PM-05 17 59 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 12
2011 PM 41 30 14 8 6 1 0 72 15 145
2011 PM-01 50 35 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 34
2011 PM-02 36 18 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11
2011 PM-03 22 22 28 9 19 0 0 44 28 32
2011 PM-04 51 29 6 6 6 3 0 82 12 35
2011 PM-05 26 58 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 19
2011 PM-06 54 15 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I 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
2017 PM 33 21 9 7 15 2 14 64 26 67
2017 PM-01 25 31 6 0 19 0 19 69 23 16
2017 PM-04 36 18 10 6 14 6 10 65 24 21
2017 PM-05 44 17 15 9 8 0 8 66 18 13
2014 PM 40 28 7 7 5 2 9 77 14 95
2014 PM-01 43 24 3 5 3 3 19 86 10 37
2014 PM-03 50 14 7 14 14 0 0 64 29 14
2014 PM-04 39 34 0 11 6 0 9 81 19 18
2014 PM-05 26 41 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12
2011 PM 48 25 3 10 6 1 8 80 17 145
2011 PM-01 50 12 6 6 0 0 26 84 8 34
2011 PM-02 27 27 9 18 9 0 9 60 30 11
2011 PM-03 47 31 0 9 13 0 0 78 22 32
2011 PM-04 54 23 3 11 3 3 3 82 15 35
2011 PM-05 42 42 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2011 PM-06 54 23 0 8 15 0 0 77 23 13
2008 PM 44 28 6 11 9 1 3 73 20 4130
2008 PM-01 54 23 6 3 3 0 11 87 6 35
2008 PM-02 43 26 10 9 5 1 6 75 15 174
2008 PM-03 48 28 5 8 8 0 2 78 16 2111
2008 PM-04 40 28 7 12 9 1 3 71 22 1093
2008 PM-05 39 26 8 14 12 0 1 66 26 507
2008 PM-06 19 17 7 21 29 0 7 39 54 144

Question 21. 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
2017 PM 32 28 25 4 6 0 4 63 11 67
2017 PM-01 37 25 13 0 6 0 19 77 8 16
2017 PM-04 18 24 34 10 14 0 0 42 24 21
2017 PM-05 36 27 30 8 0 0 0 63 8 13
2014 PM 44 28 19 6 2 0 1 72 9 95
2014 PM-01 68 22 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 37
2014 PM-03 43 21 21 0 7 0 7 69 8 14
2014 PM-04 31 17 29 17 6 0 0 48 23 18
2014 PM-05 15 34 34 17 0 0 0 49 17 12
2011 PM 37 32 20 9 2 0 1 69 11 145
2011 PM-01 62 18 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 34
2011 PM-02 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2011 PM-03 38 41 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 32
2011 PM-04 29 37 23 6 3 0 3 68 9 35
2011 PM-05 16 32 37 16 0 0 0 47 16 19
2011 PM-06 15 23 38 23 0 0 0 38 23 13
2008 PM 28 38 21 7 4 0 1 67 11 4129
2008 PM-01 56 26 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 34
2008 PM-02 43 34 17 3 2 1 1 77 5 174
2008 PM-03 31 39 19 5 4 0 2 72 8 2108
2008 PM-04 24 38 24 8 5 1 1 63 13 1093
2008 PM-05 23 36 24 12 5 0 0 59 17 509
2008 PM-06 14 31 27 16 12 0 0 45 28 145

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

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
2017 PM 47 30 3 8 9 0 3 79 18 67
2017 PM-01 62 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2017 PM-04 52 29 0 0 15 0 4 84 16 21
2017 PM-05 22 38 0 15 24 0 0 60 40 13
2014 PM 59 22 3 4 5 1 5 87 10 95
2014 PM-01 62 27 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 37
2014 PM-03 29 14 0 14 7 0 36 67 33 14
2014 PM-04 66 17 0 6 11 0 0 84 16 18
2014 PM-05 85 0 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 12
2011 PM 47 23 8 8 9 3 3 74 18 145
2011 PM-01 62 29 3 0 3 3 0 94 3 34
2011 PM-02 64 0 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2011 PM-03 16 28 3 13 28 6 6 50 46 32
2011 PM-04 51 26 6 6 6 3 3 82 12 35
2011 PM-05 47 16 21 11 0 0 5 67 11 19
2011 PM-06 54 15 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 29 36 35 67
2017 PM-01 36 45 19 16
2017 PM-04 10 44 46 21
2017 PM-05 50 8 42 13
2014 PM 26 36 38 95
2014 PM-01 16 43 41 37
2014 PM-03 14 43 43 14
2014 PM-04 39 28 33 18
2014 PM-05 40 9 51 12
2011 PM 33 37 30 145
2011 PM-01 29 38 32 34
2011 PM-02 55 18 27 11
2011 PM-03 13 63 25 32
2011 PM-04 40 37 23 35
2011 PM-05 37 16 47 19
2011 PM-06 54 23 23 13

Question 62. 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
2017 PM 16 20 59 5 0 0 20
2014 PM 24 16 44 8 9999 8 25
2011 PM 23 21 40 8 9999 8 48
2011 PM-01 20 40 30 10 9999 0 10
2011 PM-04 29 7 43 14 9999 7 14
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Organizational goals

Question 14. 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
2017 PM 32 46 6 6 8 1 0 79 15 67
2017 PM-01 18 64 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2017 PM-04 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2017 PM-05 22 30 8 9 26 6 0 55 37 13
2014 PM 38 38 12 5 7 0 0 76 12 95
2014 PM-01 46 41 8 3 3 0 0 86 5 37
2014 PM-03 14 43 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 14
2014 PM-04 28 33 11 12 16 0 0 61 28 18
2014 PM-05 51 26 16 0 7 0 0 77 7 12
2011 PM 38 36 15 8 3 1 0 74 10 144
2011 PM-01 41 38 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 34
2011 PM-02 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PM-03 23 19 29 16 10 3 0 43 27 31
2011 PM-04 34 40 14 11 0 0 0 74 11 35
2011 PM-05 37 53 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2011 PM-06 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 PM 33 39 13 8 7 1 0 72 15 4130
2008 PM-01 40 34 17 6 0 3 0 76 6 35
2008 PM-02 41 34 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 174
2008 PM-03 27 38 15 10 9 1 0 66 19 2109
2008 PM-04 34 42 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 1092
2008 PM-05 41 39 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 509
2008 PM-06 50 34 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 145

Question 45. 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
2017 PM 12 47 10 12 18 2 0 59 30 67
2017 PM-01 13 62 6 12 6 0 0 75 19 16
2017 PM-04 19 57 8 6 5 6 0 80 11 21
2017 PM-05 14 37 8 23 18 0 0 52 41 13
2014 PM 33 37 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 95
2014 PM-01 38 41 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 37
2014 PM-03 14 29 21 21 14 0 0 43 36 14
2014 PM-04 39 27 22 6 6 0 0 66 11 18
2014 PM-05 43 34 16 0 7 0 0 77 7 12
2011 PM 31 37 15 10 6 1 0 69 16 145
2011 PM-01 44 44 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 34
2011 PM-02 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2011 PM-03 13 34 22 13 13 6 0 50 27 32
2011 PM-04 40 23 29 9 0 0 0 63 9 35
2011 PM-05 26 42 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19
2011 PM-06 38 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13

Organizational performance

Question 22a. 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
2017 PM 17 22 20 19 15 0 6 36 42 67
2017 PM-01 6 0 44 19 12 0 19 39 8 16
2017 PM-04 14 24 17 25 14 0 6 42 41 21
2017 PM-05 42 22 8 13 16 0 0 28 64 13
2014 PM 5 23 32 18 14 2 5 35 31 95
2014 PM-01 3 22 24 22 19 3 8 45 27 37
2014 PM-03 7 57 21 7 7 0 0 14 64 14
2014 PM-04 6 11 34 23 20 0 6 46 18 18
2014 PM-05 9 17 49 8 9 0 9 18 28 12
2011 PM 9 27 35 17 7 1 4 25 38 145
2011 PM-01 3 12 32 24 18 3 9 47 17 34
2011 PM-02 9 36 36 9 9 0 0 18 45 11
2011 PM-03 6 44 34 16 0 0 0 16 50 32
2011 PM-04 17 23 29 20 9 0 3 29 41 35
2011 PM-05 5 32 37 21 0 0 5 22 39 19
2011 PM-06 15 23 62 0 0 0 0 0 38 13
2008 PM 13 30 34 15 5 1 1 21 44 4122
2008 PM-01 9 29 35 12 15 0 0 26 38 34
2008 PM-02 15 28 27 21 7 0 2 29 44 174
2008 PM-03 13 28 33 18 6 1 1 24 42 2110
2008 PM-04 12 31 38 13 5 1 1 18 43 1086
2008 PM-05 14 35 33 14 3 1 1 17 50 507
2008 PM-06 17 39 37 6 1 0 0 7 56 145

Question 22b. 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
2017 PM 25 21 27 8 12 0 6 22 49 67
2017 PM-01 13 6 38 18 6 0 19 29 23 16
2017 PM-04 20 21 34 5 14 0 6 20 43 21
2017 PM-05 50 20 16 6 8 0 0 14 70 13
2014 PM 13 19 32 21 11 2 2 34 33 95
2014 PM-01 11 19 24 24 16 3 3 43 31 37
2014 PM-03 21 21 43 7 7 0 0 14 43 14
2014 PM-04 17 11 23 39 10 0 0 48 29 18
2014 PM-05 9 25 41 9 9 0 9 19 37 12
2011 PM 14 17 28 24 10 4 3 37 34 144
2011 PM-01 3 3 26 38 18 6 6 63 7 34
2011 PM-02 18 18 45 9 0 9 0 10 40 11
2011 PM-03 22 25 25 22 0 6 0 23 50 32
2011 PM-04 14 17 29 20 14 3 3 36 33 35
2011 PM-05 11 26 26 21 11 0 5 33 39 19
2011 PM-06 23 23 23 15 15 0 0 31 46 13
2008 PM 21 27 28 15 7 1 1 23 49 4122
2008 PM-01 20 20 29 11 17 3 0 29 41 35
2008 PM-02 17 22 26 20 10 1 3 32 41 174
2008 PM-03 23 26 27 15 7 1 1 22 50 2110
2008 PM-04 17 28 31 15 7 1 1 22 46 1085
2008 PM-05 21 27 28 15 7 0 1 22 49 509
2008 PM-06 19 34 28 15 3 1 1 18 54 143

Question 22c. 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
2017 PM 16 18 29 22 11 0 5 34 35 67
2017 PM-01 6 6 44 19 12 0 13 36 14 16
2017 PM-04 10 5 42 33 5 0 6 40 16 21
2017 PM-05 26 21 22 23 8 0 0 31 47 13
2014 PM 12 20 31 14 14 5 3 31 36 95
2014 PM-01 5 16 38 14 11 8 8 29 26 37
2014 PM-03 21 29 29 14 7 0 0 21 50 14
2014 PM-04 22 0 40 17 15 6 0 34 23 18
2014 PM-05 15 25 0 26 34 0 0 60 40 12
2011 PM 17 21 23 22 9 3 6 34 41 144
2011 PM-01 0 21 21 24 15 3 18 48 26 34
2011 PM-02 45 0 18 36 0 0 0 36 45 11
2011 PM-03 9 19 34 25 3 9 0 31 31 32
2011 PM-04 26 23 23 17 9 0 3 26 50 35
2011 PM-05 16 37 5 26 11 0 5 39 56 19
2011 PM-06 31 15 31 8 15 0 0 23 46 13
2008 PM 19 26 29 16 6 1 3 23 47 4120
2008 PM-01 17 11 29 20 17 0 6 39 30 35
2008 PM-02 23 29 24 14 5 1 3 20 55 174
2008 PM-03 17 24 29 18 7 2 4 26 43 2104
2008 PM-04 18 26 31 16 6 2 1 22 45 1088
2008 PM-05 27 29 26 14 4 0 1 18 56 509
2008 PM-06 34 39 19 7 2 0 0 9 72 145

Question 22d. 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
2017 PM 15 21 30 12 13 0 9 28 39 67
2017 PM-01 0 32 31 11 0 0 25 15 43 16
2017 PM-04 14 5 37 15 18 0 10 37 21 21
2017 PM-05 31 22 32 8 8 0 0 16 53 13
2014 PM 6 24 21 24 17 2 5 44 33 95
2014 PM-01 0 16 13 38 24 3 5 68 18 37
2014 PM-03 14 21 29 21 7 0 7 31 38 14
2014 PM-04 6 39 17 11 21 0 6 34 48 18
2014 PM-05 17 34 24 8 17 0 0 25 51 12
2011 PM 12 12 30 25 13 1 8 41 26 144
2011 PM-01 0 9 26 24 26 3 12 59 10 34
2011 PM-02 9 9 27 45 9 0 0 55 18 11
2011 PM-03 0 3 31 31 19 0 16 59 4 32
2011 PM-04 14 14 40 20 6 0 6 27 30 35
2011 PM-05 37 21 21 16 0 0 5 17 61 19
2011 PM-06 31 23 23 23 0 0 0 23 54 13
2008 PM 10 16 29 29 11 1 5 42 27 4113
2008 PM-01 6 9 23 37 11 0 14 57 17 35
2008 PM-02 9 16 31 26 11 1 6 40 27 174
2008 PM-03 6 11 27 33 15 1 7 52 19 2102
2008 PM-04 10 17 34 28 8 1 2 37 28 1082
2008 PM-05 17 27 33 18 4 0 1 22 44 509
2008 PM-06 27 32 26 12 3 0 0 15 59 145

Question 22e. 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
2017 PM 32 20 23 12 9 0 5 22 54 67
2017 PM-01 25 25 26 11 0 0 13 13 57 16
2017 PM-04 34 9 28 14 10 0 6 25 45 21
2017 PM-05 46 17 21 8 8 0 0 16 63 13
2014 PM 20 30 25 12 9 1 3 22 52 95
2014 PM-01 13 30 19 14 19 0 5 34 46 37
2014 PM-03 29 29 36 7 0 0 0 7 57 14
2014 PM-04 29 17 27 17 10 0 0 27 46 18
2014 PM-05 34 42 24 0 0 0 0 0 76 12
2011 PM 23 25 27 13 8 1 3 21 50 144
2011 PM-01 15 18 26 12 21 3 6 35 35 34
2011 PM-02 9 18 36 27 9 0 0 36 27 11
2011 PM-03 28 31 16 19 0 3 3 20 63 32
2011 PM-04 29 26 31 3 9 0 3 12 56 35
2011 PM-05 26 26 32 11 0 0 5 11 56 19
2011 PM-06 23 31 31 15 0 0 0 15 54 13
2008 PM 20 26 28 16 7 1 2 23 48 4116
2008 PM-01 15 15 32 12 24 0 3 36 30 34
2008 PM-02 16 22 26 20 9 1 5 31 40 174
2008 PM-03 21 24 27 17 7 1 2 25 47 2100
2008 PM-04 17 27 31 16 7 1 1 23 45 1089
2008 PM-05 22 33 29 12 3 1 1 15 56 508
2008 PM-06 23 36 32 7 2 0 1 9 59 145

Question 22f. 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
2017 PM 33 26 19 11 6 2 3 18 62 67
2017 PM-01 25 13 44 6 0 0 13 7 43 16
2017 PM-04 20 41 9 10 15 6 0 26 64 21
2017 PM-05 69 14 0 9 8 0 0 17 83 13
2014 PM 12 20 23 30 9 3 3 41 34 95
2014 PM-01 13 24 22 27 3 5 5 33 42 37
2014 PM-03 14 14 21 36 14 0 0 50 29 14
2014 PM-04 17 17 22 23 21 0 0 44 34 18
2014 PM-05 9 25 26 24 9 0 9 35 37 12
2011 PM 11 27 31 15 11 1 3 28 40 143
2011 PM-01 9 24 24 24 12 3 6 39 35 34
2011 PM-02 18 9 45 9 18 0 0 27 27 11
2011 PM-03 10 35 23 10 19 3 0 30 47 31
2011 PM-04 14 31 26 17 9 0 3 26 47 35
2011 PM-05 11 16 53 11 0 0 11 12 29 19
2011 PM-06 8 31 38 15 8 0 0 23 38 13
2008 PM 25 27 25 15 6 1 2 21 53 4125
2008 PM-01 26 21 21 15 18 0 0 32 47 34
2008 PM-02 22 26 25 18 6 0 2 24 50 174
2008 PM-03 26 25 23 15 7 2 2 23 53 2109
2008 PM-04 22 28 26 16 5 1 2 22 52 1088
2008 PM-05 26 30 28 11 4 0 1 15 56 509
2008 PM-06 27 32 29 8 4 0 0 12 59 145

Question 22g. 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
2017 PM 14 20 27 21 10 3 4 34 37 67
2017 PM-01 0 0 50 25 0 6 19 33 0 16
2017 PM-04 5 13 30 28 18 6 0 49 19 21
2017 PM-05 24 36 24 8 8 0 0 16 60 13
2014 PM 14 22 27 16 15 4 3 33 38 94
2014 PM-01 5 16 30 19 16 8 5 41 25 37
2014 PM-03 29 29 14 21 7 0 0 28 57 14
2014 PM-04 17 12 36 17 17 0 0 34 30 17
2014 PM-05 15 26 26 0 26 0 9 28 44 12

Respectful workplace

Question 25. 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
2017 PM 40 25 12 9 11 3 0 67 21 67
2017 PM-01 38 43 6 0 6 6 0 87 7 16
2017 PM-04 52 30 8 0 5 6 0 86 5 21
2017 PM-05 22 17 16 29 17 0 0 39 46 13
2014 PM 42 28 8 15 5 0 2 71 21 95
2014 PM-01 51 22 3 22 0 0 3 75 22 37
2014 PM-03 29 36 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2014 PM-04 38 23 16 17 6 0 0 61 23 18
2014 PM-05 34 33 0 9 17 0 7 73 27 12

Question 29. 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
2017 PM 28 46 9 7 11 0 0 74 17 67
2017 PM-01 31 45 13 0 11 0 0 76 11 16
2017 PM-04 34 53 3 5 5 0 0 87 10 21
2017 PM-05 22 36 17 18 8 0 0 58 26 13
2014 PM 35 42 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 95
2014 PM-01 35 43 8 13 0 0 0 78 13 37
2014 PM-03 14 50 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2014 PM-04 44 34 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2014 PM-05 43 40 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse 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
2017 PM 26 45 20 0 0 9 0 78 0 67
2017 PM-01 36 45 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2017 PM-04 43 52 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 21
2017 PM-05 6 54 26 0 0 14 0 70 0 13
2014 PM 40 36 15 4 0 4 1 80 4 95
2014 PM-01 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 37
2014 PM-03 29 43 21 0 0 0 7 77 0 14
2014 PM-04 43 23 17 6 0 11 0 75 6 18
2014 PM-05 51 25 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 12

Question 56. 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
2017 PM 31 46 6 7 8 3 0 79 15 67
2017 PM-01 19 75 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 PM-04 42 47 0 0 5 6 0 95 5 21
2017 PM-05 30 30 6 18 17 0 0 59 34 13
2014 PM 40 33 15 7 2 3 0 75 10 95
2014 PM-01 46 32 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 37
2014 PM-03 29 36 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2014 PM-04 49 22 12 0 6 11 0 81 6 18
2014 PM-05 43 25 24 9 0 0 0 68 9 12
2011 PM 25 41 14 9 3 6 1 71 13 145
2011 PM-01 38 35 12 6 0 6 3 81 6 34
2011 PM-02 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2011 PM-03 6 41 16 16 9 13 0 54 29 32
2011 PM-04 34 29 23 6 3 6 0 67 9 35
2011 PM-05 16 68 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2011 PM-06 23 46 0 23 0 8 0 75 25 13

Question 57. 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
2017 PM 35 37 9 8 11 0 0 72 19 67
2017 PM-01 30 45 13 12 0 0 0 75 12 16
2017 PM-04 50 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 21
2017 PM-05 22 22 22 9 26 0 0 44 34 13
2014 PM 42 37 10 7 3 1 0 80 11 95
2014 PM-01 54 32 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 37
2014 PM-03 14 50 14 7 14 0 0 64 21 14
2014 PM-04 55 17 11 6 6 6 0 76 12 18
2014 PM-05 34 42 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 12
2011 PM 32 41 14 6 6 0 1 73 13 145
2011 PM-01 41 35 12 3 3 0 6 81 6 34
2011 PM-02 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 PM-03 16 47 22 9 6 0 0 63 16 32
2011 PM-04 40 37 11 3 9 0 0 77 11 35
2011 PM-05 21 42 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19
2011 PM-06 38 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2008 PM 21 39 15 12 12 0 0 60 25 4137
2008 PM-01 34 46 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 35
2008 PM-02 30 42 14 7 6 1 0 73 13 173
2008 PM-03 16 36 16 14 17 0 0 52 32 2113
2008 PM-04 25 42 14 11 7 0 0 67 18 1094
2008 PM-05 30 40 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 510
2008 PM-06 30 48 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 146

Ethical workplace

Question 24. 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
2017 PM 24 30 9 14 16 5 3 59 32 66
2017 PM-01 26 38 13 6 5 6 6 73 13 16
2017 PM-04 40 35 9 5 5 6 0 80 11 20
2017 PM-05 6 16 8 31 32 0 8 24 68 13
2014 PM 26 33 19 12 6 1 3 61 19 95
2014 PM-01 27 35 16 19 0 0 3 64 19 37
2014 PM-03 36 21 21 7 14 0 0 57 21 14
2014 PM-04 27 34 11 11 12 0 6 64 24 18
2014 PM-05 9 17 42 9 9 9 7 30 20 12

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

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
2017 PM 39 44 9 7 2 0 0 83 8 67
2017 PM-01 56 37 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 PM-04 51 40 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 21
2017 PM-05 22 54 16 9 0 0 0 76 9 13
2014 PM 44 42 10 1 1 1 0 87 2 95
2014 PM-01 57 38 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 37
2014 PM-03 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 PM-04 38 35 22 0 0 6 0 77 0 18
2014 PM-05 17 68 7 0 9 0 0 85 9 12
2011 PM 41 33 12 7 4 2 1 76 11 145
2011 PM-01 56 26 9 6 0 3 0 85 6 34
2011 PM-02 27 55 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2011 PM-03 34 25 22 9 9 0 0 59 19 32
2011 PM-04 54 23 6 6 3 6 3 84 9 35
2011 PM-05 21 47 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19
2011 PM-06 23 54 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

Question 47. 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
2017 PM 35 34 9 9 12 1 0 70 21 67
2017 PM-01 38 38 11 12 0 0 0 76 12 16
2017 PM-04 52 33 0 5 10 0 0 85 15 21
2017 PM-05 22 31 16 17 9 6 0 56 27 13
2014 PM 38 37 7 10 4 2 1 77 15 95
2014 PM-01 43 38 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 37
2014 PM-03 29 50 0 7 7 7 0 85 15 14
2014 PM-04 28 23 12 26 6 0 6 54 34 18
2014 PM-05 34 33 0 9 17 7 0 73 27 12
2011 PM 38 33 16 6 6 1 1 73 11 145
2011 PM-01 41 29 18 9 3 0 0 71 12 34
2011 PM-02 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2011 PM-03 28 34 22 3 9 3 0 65 13 32
2011 PM-04 37 37 17 0 3 3 3 79 3 35
2011 PM-05 42 32 5 11 11 0 0 74 21 19
2011 PM-06 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2008 PM 25 38 14 10 8 3 1 66 19 4132
2008 PM-01 34 34 14 9 0 9 0 75 9 35
2008 PM-02 30 30 16 15 5 3 2 63 20 174
2008 PM-03 19 38 15 12 10 4 1 60 23 2113
2008 PM-04 30 39 14 8 6 2 1 71 15 1090
2008 PM-05 33 37 13 8 5 4 0 73 14 508
2008 PM-06 40 40 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 145

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my 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
2017 PM 9 44 15 19 12 0 0 54 31 67
2017 PM-01 13 38 11 25 13 0 0 51 38 16
2017 PM-04 9 67 13 0 10 0 0 76 10 21
2017 PM-05 0 23 29 32 15 0 0 23 47 13
2014 PM 18 29 24 10 9 2 6 52 22 95
2014 PM-01 24 24 24 14 0 5 8 56 16 37
2014 PM-03 7 29 36 14 7 0 7 38 23 14
2014 PM-04 16 21 29 11 17 0 6 40 30 18
2014 PM-05 9 43 17 0 24 0 8 56 26 12
2011 PM 17 33 24 10 9 3 3 54 21 144
2011 PM-01 21 33 21 3 9 0 12 62 14 33
2011 PM-02 0 55 18 0 18 9 0 60 20 11
2011 PM-03 16 22 22 16 19 3 3 40 37 32
2011 PM-04 14 31 29 17 3 6 0 48 21 35
2011 PM-05 16 37 32 11 0 5 0 56 11 19
2011 PM-06 31 38 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13

Question 49. 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
2017 PM 12 26 13 16 25 6 3 41 45 67
2017 PM-01 6 32 6 13 30 13 0 44 49 16
2017 PM-04 14 39 20 0 19 5 4 58 20 21
2017 PM-05 6 8 14 41 23 8 0 15 69 13
2014 PM 14 25 21 12 18 9 1 43 34 94
2014 PM-01 16 30 22 14 11 8 0 50 26 37
2014 PM-03 0 36 28 7 21 7 0 39 31 14
2014 PM-04 16 17 11 21 23 6 6 38 49 18
2014 PM-05 17 26 9 9 24 16 0 51 39 12
2011 PM 13 22 18 13 18 12 4 42 37 145
2011 PM-01 12 24 24 18 9 15 0 41 31 34
2011 PM-02 18 9 18 0 18 36 0 43 29 11
2011 PM-03 13 31 13 16 28 0 0 44 44 32
2011 PM-04 17 23 20 6 11 17 6 52 22 35
2011 PM-05 11 21 16 21 21 5 5 35 47 19
2011 PM-06 8 8 15 15 23 8 23 22 56 13

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2017 PM 34 44 5 8 10 0 0 78 18 67
2017 PM-01 30 51 0 6 12 0 0 81 19 16
2017 PM-04 48 36 6 5 6 0 0 84 10 21
2017 PM-05 39 43 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 13
2014 PM 31 51 3 10 4 0 0 82 15 95
2014 PM-01 38 46 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 37
2014 PM-03 0 64 0 21 14 0 0 64 36 14
2014 PM-04 38 51 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 18
2014 PM-05 26 51 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 12
2011 PM 28 46 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 145
2011 PM-01 26 62 0 9 3 0 0 88 12 34
2011 PM-02 27 27 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2011 PM-03 19 41 16 19 6 0 0 59 25 32
2011 PM-04 34 46 9 3 9 0 0 80 11 35
2011 PM-05 37 42 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2011 PM-06 15 46 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2008 PM 17 46 8 19 10 0 0 63 29 4129
2008 PM-01 40 31 6 17 6 0 0 71 23 35
2008 PM-02 32 37 5 17 9 0 0 69 26 174
2008 PM-03 10 44 9 23 14 0 0 54 37 2110
2008 PM-04 21 49 7 17 6 0 0 71 23 1092
2008 PM-05 24 52 7 13 4 0 0 77 17 507
2008 PM-06 27 49 4 17 3 0 0 76 20 145

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 35 30 9 17 9 0 0 65 26 67
2017 PM-01 19 44 6 19 12 0 0 62 31 16
2017 PM-04 56 24 5 10 6 0 0 80 15 21
2017 PM-05 37 22 26 9 6 0 0 59 15 13
2014 PM 33 38 6 12 10 0 0 71 22 95
2014 PM-01 43 38 5 11 3 0 0 81 14 37
2014 PM-03 28 21 7 7 36 0 0 50 43 14
2014 PM-04 32 39 6 17 6 0 0 71 23 18
2014 PM-05 17 42 0 26 15 0 0 59 41 12
2011 PM 31 37 10 14 8 0 0 68 22 143
2011 PM-01 41 29 3 18 9 0 0 71 26 34
2011 PM-02 18 55 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2011 PM-03 19 42 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 31
2011 PM-04 31 49 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 35
2011 PM-05 22 28 17 22 11 0 0 50 33 18
2011 PM-06 46 15 0 15 23 0 0 62 38 13

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 37 40 11 6 7 0 0 77 13 67
2017 PM-01 38 50 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2017 PM-04 48 36 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 21
2017 PM-05 30 39 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 13
2014 PM 42 34 14 10 1 0 0 76 11 95
2014 PM-01 49 32 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 37
2014 PM-03 21 50 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2014 PM-04 49 17 22 12 0 0 0 66 12 18
2014 PM-05 26 49 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 61 31 3 1 3 0 0 92 5 66
2017 PM-01 39 48 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2017 PM-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2017 PM-05 51 40 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 13
2014 PM 65 28 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 95
2014 PM-01 65 27 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 37
2014 PM-03 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 PM-04 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2014 PM-05 85 9 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2011 PM 70 19 6 1 2 0 1 90 3 145
2011 PM-01 68 26 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 34
2011 PM-02 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 PM-03 63 22 9 0 0 0 6 90 0 32
2011 PM-04 71 14 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 35
2011 PM-05 79 11 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2011 PM-06 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2008 PM 65 24 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 4121
2008 PM-01 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2008 PM-02 66 20 4 7 2 1 1 87 9 174
2008 PM-03 62 25 5 3 2 1 1 89 5 2104
2008 PM-04 66 22 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 1090
2008 PM-05 69 23 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 507
2008 PM-06 74 18 4 2 1 1 0 92 3 145

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2017 PM 46 36 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 67
2017 PM-01 36 51 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 16
2017 PM-04 67 23 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2017 PM-05 30 45 8 18 0 0 0 74 18 13
2014 PM 55 27 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 95
2014 PM-01 54 27 5 11 3 0 0 81 13 37
2014 PM-03 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 PM-04 66 17 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 18
2014 PM-05 43 49 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12
2011 PM 65 19 6 6 3 0 1 85 10 145
2011 PM-01 62 21 3 9 6 0 0 82 15 34
2011 PM-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2011 PM-03 72 16 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 32
2011 PM-04 66 20 6 6 3 0 0 86 9 35
2011 PM-05 47 26 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2011 PM-06 62 15 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2008 PM 66 19 5 5 3 0 1 86 8 4125
2008 PM-01 66 14 9 6 3 0 3 82 9 35
2008 PM-02 64 14 6 8 6 1 1 80 15 174
2008 PM-03 69 19 5 4 2 0 1 90 5 2108
2008 PM-04 62 20 6 7 5 0 2 83 11 1090
2008 PM-05 66 17 4 8 5 0 1 84 13 507
2008 PM-06 61 21 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 145

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2017 PM 66 24 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 67
2017 PM-01 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 PM-04 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2017 PM-05 58 26 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 13
2014 PM 66 17 10 1 2 0 4 87 3 95
2014 PM-01 73 19 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 37
2014 PM-03 57 14 14 0 7 0 7 77 8 14
2014 PM-04 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2014 PM-05 60 9 17 0 0 0 15 80 0 12
2011 PM 70 9 6 6 4 1 4 83 11 145
2011 PM-01 82 9 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 34
2011 PM-02 82 0 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2011 PM-03 69 3 6 0 3 3 16 88 4 32
2011 PM-04 63 20 3 14 0 0 0 83 14 35
2011 PM-05 68 5 11 0 11 0 5 78 11 19
2011 PM-06 54 8 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2008 PM 62 12 6 4 4 1 11 84 9 4134
2008 PM-01 60 20 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 35
2008 PM-02 57 13 8 7 7 1 6 76 16 174
2008 PM-03 59 12 6 3 4 1 14 85 8 2113
2008 PM-04 66 12 5 4 5 1 7 85 10 1093
2008 PM-05 67 10 6 5 6 0 6 82 12 508
2008 PM-06 61 21 8 6 1 1 3 85 7 145

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2017 PM 80 10 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 67
2017 PM-01 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 PM-04 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 21
2017 PM-05 67 15 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 13
2014 PM 84 10 2 1 0 0 2 97 1 95
2014 PM-01 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 37
2014 PM-03 71 0 14 7 0 0 7 77 8 14
2014 PM-04 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2014 PM-05 85 8 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 12
2011 PM 79 12 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 145
2011 PM-01 82 12 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 34
2011 PM-02 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2011 PM-03 81 6 3 0 6 0 3 90 6 32
2011 PM-04 80 9 6 0 3 0 3 91 3 35
2011 PM-05 68 21 0 5 0 0 5 94 6 19
2011 PM-06 62 23 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2008 PM 72 9 5 2 3 1 8 89 6 4129
2008 PM-01 80 9 9 0 0 0 3 91 0 35
2008 PM-02 73 7 6 5 4 2 2 84 10 174
2008 PM-03 69 10 5 2 3 1 9 89 6 2110
2008 PM-04 75 8 4 2 3 0 7 90 6 1090
2008 PM-05 75 7 3 3 5 1 6 87 9 508
2008 PM-06 74 10 6 3 1 0 5 89 4 145

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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
2017 PM 59 24 13 2 0 0 3 85 2 66
2017 PM-01 57 25 13 0 0 0 5 87 0 16
2017 PM-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 PM-05 50 23 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 13
2014 PM 56 21 14 1 1 1 6 83 2 95
2014 PM-01 59 19 11 0 3 3 5 85 3 37
2014 PM-03 50 14 14 0 0 0 21 82 0 14
2014 PM-04 72 11 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 18
2014 PM-05 59 26 9 0 0 0 7 91 0 12

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.

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
2017 PM 55 29 8 3 2 3 0 87 5 65
2017 PM-01 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 16
2017 PM-04 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2017 PM-05 45 22 9 9 9 6 0 72 19 13
2014 PM 60 22 5 3 2 5 2 89 6 95
2014 PM-01 70 19 0 3 5 3 0 92 8 37
2014 PM-03 43 21 7 7 0 14 7 82 9 14
2014 PM-04 72 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 18
2014 PM-05 60 16 9 0 0 9 7 90 0 12
2011 PM 69 16 5 3 1 2 4 90 4 145
2011 PM-01 71 18 0 6 3 3 0 91 9 34
2011 PM-02 73 9 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2011 PM-03 59 19 3 0 0 6 13 96 0 32
2011 PM-04 74 17 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2011 PM-05 74 16 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2011 PM-06 62 8 8 8 0 0 15 82 9 13
2008 PM 63 19 8 3 2 3 2 86 5 4134
2008 PM-01 62 26 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 34
2008 PM-02 67 18 7 3 1 1 2 88 4 174
2008 PM-03 61 20 8 3 2 3 3 86 5 2112
2008 PM-04 63 18 9 3 2 2 2 85 6 1093
2008 PM-05 65 18 7 3 2 3 2 88 5 509
2008 PM-06 73 14 5 2 1 4 1 92 3 145

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 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 25 75 67
2017 PM-01 30 70 16
2017 PM-04 23 77 21
2014 PM 19 81 95
2014 PM-01 16 84 37

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 45 17
2014 PM 27 18

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 75 17
2014 PM 73 18

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 0 17

Question 64d. 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
2014 PM 0 18

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 PM 0 18

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 0 17
2014 PM 0 18

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 50 17
2014 PM 33 18

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 64 17

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 56 17
2014 PM 34 18

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 61 17
2014 PM 28 18

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 36 17
2014 PM 28 18

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 62 17
2014 PM 44 18

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 56 17
2014 PM 45 18

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 PM 0 18

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 0 17

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 56 17
2014 PM 78 18

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 47 17

Question 66a. 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
2017 PM 70 17
2014 PM 33 18

Question 66b. 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
2014 PM 28 18

Question 66c. 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
2017 PM 0 17

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 0 17

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 PM 39 18

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 PM 29 17

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2014 PM 0 17

Question 67l. 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
2017 PM 48 17
2014 PM 65 17

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 0 17
2014 PM 0 17

Question 67n. 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
2017 PM 37 17
2014 PM 65 17

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 0 17

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 94 6 17

Question 69. 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
2017 PM 13 12 19 8 19 16 12 35 39 67
2017 PM-01 13 6 36 6 13 19 7 25 25 16
2017 PM-04 19 20 10 3 15 23 10 58 28 21
2017 PM-05 16 6 40 8 17 6 8 26 28 13
2014 PM 12 17 24 8 7 22 9 42 23 95
2014 PM-01 22 14 27 8 0 22 8 50 12 37
2014 PM-03 0 36 29 14 14 7 0 38 31 14
2014 PM-04 11 0 23 5 12 26 23 22 32 18
2014 PM-05 9 17 17 15 9 26 8 38 36 12

Question 70. 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
2017 PM 21 22 15 12 16 12 1 50 32 67
2017 PM-01 13 26 13 12 13 24 0 51 33 16
2017 PM-04 39 25 8 0 15 13 0 73 17 21
2017 PM-05 16 22 17 17 17 13 0 43 38 13
2014 PM 21 26 24 6 5 15 2 57 14 95
2014 PM-01 30 19 24 5 0 22 0 62 7 37
2014 PM-03 7 57 21 0 7 7 0 69 8 14
2014 PM-04 23 6 29 11 6 20 6 39 22 18
2014 PM-05 26 17 17 7 17 9 8 51 29 12
2011 PM 26 34 21 7 4 8 0 65 12 145
2011 PM-01 35 26 15 9 6 9 0 68 16 34
2011 PM-02 18 36 27 9 0 9 0 60 10 11
2011 PM-03 13 47 25 9 3 3 0 61 13 32
2011 PM-04 29 34 20 3 6 9 0 69 9 35
2011 PM-05 21 32 21 11 5 11 0 59 18 19
2011 PM-06 31 31 31 0 0 8 0 67 0 13

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 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM-01 0 100 16
2017 PM-04 0 100 21
2014 PM 9 91 95

Question 81. 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
2017 PM 10 22 18 7 5 29 9 52 19 67
2017 PM-01 0 38 19 0 0 30 13 67 0 16
2017 PM-04 23 23 10 5 6 29 5 70 16 21
2017 PM-05 16 6 8 9 9 52 0 46 37 13
2014 PM 13 20 26 2 1 30 8 53 5 95
2014 PM-01 16 16 24 3 0 30 11 55 5 37
2014 PM-03 21 36 29 7 0 7 0 61 8 14
2014 PM-04 11 11 29 0 6 26 17 39 10 18
2014 PM-05 9 17 26 0 0 49 0 50 0 12

Question 82. 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
2017 PM 23 28 15 7 6 19 1 65 16 67
2017 PM-01 13 38 19 0 13 18 0 62 15 16
2017 PM-04 38 33 5 5 0 19 0 88 6 21
2017 PM-05 37 0 8 9 9 37 0 59 28 13
2014 PM 29 29 15 3 2 21 1 74 7 95
2014 PM-01 35 22 11 8 0 22 3 75 11 37
2014 PM-03 36 29 14 0 14 7 0 69 15 14
2014 PM-04 26 23 23 0 0 28 0 68 0 18
2014 PM-05 26 34 17 0 0 23 0 78 0 12
2011 PM 33 33 17 6 3 8 0 72 9 145
2011 PM-01 38 35 18 0 3 6 0 78 3 34
2011 PM-02 9 55 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2011 PM-03 28 34 16 13 0 9 0 69 14 32
2011 PM-04 37 23 23 6 3 9 0 66 9 35
2011 PM-05 37 32 5 5 5 16 0 81 13 19
2011 PM-06 31 38 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13

Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 29 71 66
2017 PM-01 43 57 16
2017 PM-04 34 66 21
2014 PM 18 82 95
2014 PM-01 14 86 37
2014 PM-04 28 72 18

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 74 26 19
2014 PM 83 17 17

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

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
2017 PM 49 14 16 21 0 0 0 63 21 14
2014 PM 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

Labour management relations and collective agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.

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
2017 PM 25 53 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 67
2017 PM-01 6 57 19 18 0 0 0 64 18 16
2017 PM-04 42 40 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 21
2017 PM-05 31 55 8 0 0 0 6 92 0 13
2014 PM 30 49 14 4 2 2 0 80 6 95
2014 PM-01 30 51 8 3 5 3 0 83 8 37
2014 PM-03 43 29 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2014 PM-04 17 46 23 10 0 4 0 66 10 18
2014 PM-05 24 76 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2011 PM 17 58 12 8 3 2 0 77 11 145
2011 PM-01 15 47 21 12 3 3 0 64 15 34
2011 PM-02 9 64 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2011 PM-03 25 53 6 9 6 0 0 78 16 32
2011 PM-04 11 66 14 6 0 3 0 79 6 35
2011 PM-05 16 79 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2011 PM-06 31 38 23 0 0 8 0 75 0 13
2008 PM 26 50 11 8 3 1 1 78 11 4136
2008 PM-01 17 40 14 26 3 0 0 57 29 35
2008 PM-02 17 44 14 13 7 4 1 64 22 174
2008 PM-03 22 50 13 9 4 1 0 74 13 2112
2008 PM-04 28 52 9 7 2 1 1 82 9 1092
2008 PM-05 36 49 6 5 1 0 2 87 6 510
2008 PM-06 45 45 5 3 1 0 2 91 4 146

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my 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
2017 PM 7 29 14 11 6 24 9 55 25 66
2017 PM-01 6 51 13 6 6 5 12 70 15 16
2017 PM-04 19 10 13 5 5 44 5 56 18 21
2017 PM-05 0 32 0 22 9 30 8 51 49 13
2014 PM 10 23 16 13 1 33 4 53 22 95
2014 PM-01 13 32 5 13 0 32 3 71 21 37
2014 PM-03 0 43 21 14 7 14 0 50 25 14
2014 PM-04 12 11 23 17 0 32 6 37 26 18
2014 PM-05 9 0 17 9 0 51 15 25 25 12
2011 PM 9 18 28 9 8 25 4 38 23 145
2011 PM-01 12 21 21 6 12 26 3 46 25 34
2011 PM-02 0 9 64 0 0 27 0 13 0 11
2011 PM-03 13 28 16 22 13 9 0 45 38 32
2011 PM-04 11 17 34 0 3 31 3 43 4 35
2011 PM-05 0 5 37 11 11 32 5 8 33 19
2011 PM-06 8 8 15 15 0 31 23 33 33 13

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.

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
2017 PM 35 36 10 5 3 8 3 80 9 67
2017 PM-01 19 51 24 0 0 6 0 74 0 16
2017 PM-04 57 25 3 0 5 10 0 91 5 21
2017 PM-05 37 22 9 9 8 9 6 70 20 13
2014 PM 37 35 12 6 0 10 0 80 7 95
2014 PM-01 32 43 0 5 0 19 0 93 7 37
2014 PM-03 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2014 PM-04 39 35 17 5 0 4 0 77 5 18
2014 PM-05 51 17 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 12
2011 PM 36 28 18 5 3 10 1 72 8 145
2011 PM-01 47 35 6 3 3 6 0 88 6 34
2011 PM-02 18 36 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2011 PM-03 19 28 31 6 3 13 0 54 11 32
2011 PM-04 40 20 20 6 3 11 0 68 10 35
2011 PM-05 32 42 16 0 0 11 0 82 0 19
2011 PM-06 62 8 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2008 PM 27 39 14 8 5 6 1 71 13 4135
2008 PM-01 40 34 9 3 3 9 3 84 6 35
2008 PM-02 30 34 9 5 5 16 1 77 12 174
2008 PM-03 18 40 18 10 7 6 0 63 18 2110
2008 PM-04 35 39 11 5 3 5 1 80 8 1094
2008 PM-05 40 38 9 5 1 4 3 84 7 509
2008 PM-06 42 36 10 4 3 3 3 82 7 146

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.

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
2017 PM 25 39 12 6 2 14 3 76 10 67
2017 PM-01 13 57 19 0 0 11 0 79 0 16
2017 PM-04 37 34 3 10 0 15 0 85 11 21
2017 PM-05 30 22 26 0 0 17 6 67 0 13
2014 PM 27 39 9 3 9 13 0 75 14 94
2014 PM-01 28 44 3 3 6 17 0 87 10 36
2014 PM-03 14 43 7 7 29 0 0 57 36 14
2014 PM-04 16 35 12 0 11 26 0 69 15 18
2014 PM-05 34 26 32 0 0 9 0 65 0 12
2011 PM 26 28 22 6 6 11 1 61 14 144
2011 PM-01 38 29 15 6 3 9 0 74 10 34
2011 PM-02 9 27 45 9 0 9 0 40 10 11
2011 PM-03 13 19 28 16 16 9 0 34 34 32
2011 PM-04 29 26 18 3 3 21 0 70 7 34
2011 PM-05 21 37 32 0 5 5 0 61 6 19
2011 PM-06 46 38 0 0 8 8 0 92 8 13
2008 PM 21 34 16 13 11 4 1 58 25 4128
2008 PM-01 29 37 14 9 3 9 0 72 13 35
2008 PM-02 28 32 13 9 6 10 2 68 17 173
2008 PM-03 13 34 16 16 16 4 0 49 34 2110
2008 PM-04 29 34 16 9 6 5 1 67 16 1090
2008 PM-05 29 37 14 9 6 2 4 69 16 508
2008 PM-06 32 33 19 7 4 0 4 68 12 145
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being 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
2017 PM 51 30 5 5 9 0 0 81 14 67
2017 PM-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 PM-04 61 30 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2017 PM-05 30 30 9 9 23 0 0 59 32 13

Question 36. 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
2017 PM 51 26 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 67
2017 PM-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 PM-04 56 34 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 21
2017 PM-05 37 17 23 0 23 0 0 54 23 13

Question 86. 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
2017 PM 13 40 24 9 10 3 1 55 19 67
2017 PM-01 19 57 11 6 6 0 0 76 12 16
2017 PM-04 14 34 19 14 15 4 0 50 30 21
2017 PM-05 16 43 32 0 9 0 0 59 9 13

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

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
2017 PM 15 24 17 20 20 5 0 41 41 67
2017 PM-01 13 32 6 24 19 6 0 48 46 16
2017 PM-04 24 19 23 14 10 10 0 48 26 21
2017 PM-05 8 22 22 26 23 0 0 30 48 13

Work-related stress

Question 83a. 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
2017 PM 15 23 23 14 23 0 3 39 38 67
2017 PM-01 19 11 26 6 31 0 6 32 40 16
2017 PM-04 19 29 25 14 12 0 0 48 26 21
2017 PM-05 24 17 14 9 36 0 0 41 45 13

Question 83b. 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
2017 PM 7 26 29 14 19 0 5 35 34 67
2017 PM-01 13 13 31 25 13 0 6 27 40 16
2017 PM-04 14 17 19 20 24 0 6 33 47 21
2017 PM-05 0 37 32 0 31 0 0 37 31 13

Question 83c. 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
2017 PM 24 23 22 8 15 0 9 51 25 66
2017 PM-01 30 25 13 13 0 0 19 68 15 16
2017 PM-04 32 10 19 10 19 0 10 46 32 21
2017 PM-05 17 34 24 0 25 0 0 51 25 12

Question 83d. 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
2017 PM 9 10 30 15 33 0 3 19 50 67
2017 PM-01 0 12 26 30 31 0 0 12 62 16
2017 PM-04 10 10 24 12 38 0 6 21 53 21
2017 PM-05 8 18 28 16 31 0 0 26 46 13

Question 83e. 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
2017 PM 39 18 17 4 5 1 15 68 11 67
2017 PM-01 43 19 20 0 0 0 19 76 0 16
2017 PM-04 36 20 10 14 0 5 15 70 18 21
2017 PM-05 51 24 17 0 0 0 8 82 0 13

Question 83f. 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
2017 PM 21 29 21 18 9 0 1 51 28 67
2017 PM-01 26 25 25 6 11 0 6 54 19 16
2017 PM-04 29 31 14 20 5 0 0 61 25 21
2017 PM-05 14 23 17 38 8 0 0 37 46 13

Question 83g. 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
2017 PM 25 28 21 13 9 0 3 55 23 67
2017 PM-01 30 26 25 6 6 0 6 60 13 16
2017 PM-04 33 37 14 5 5 0 6 75 10 21
2017 PM-05 23 6 40 14 17 0 0 30 31 13

Question 83h. 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
2017 PM 22 25 22 18 8 0 5 49 27 67
2017 PM-01 25 38 18 6 0 0 13 73 7 16
2017 PM-04 28 28 14 20 5 0 6 59 26 21
2017 PM-05 22 6 41 14 17 0 0 28 31 13

Question 83i. 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
2017 PM 31 22 19 18 6 0 3 55 25 67
2017 PM-01 37 31 13 6 6 0 6 73 13 16
2017 PM-04 39 32 3 15 5 0 6 75 21 21
2017 PM-05 14 8 47 23 8 0 0 22 31 13

Question 83j. 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
2017 PM 36 24 18 14 3 0 5 63 18 67
2017 PM-01 26 30 19 6 6 0 13 64 14 16
2017 PM-04 39 23 18 10 5 0 6 65 16 21
2017 PM-05 63 20 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 13

Question 83k. 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
2017 PM 45 21 17 6 1 0 9 73 8 67
2017 PM-01 50 25 6 6 0 0 13 86 7 16
2017 PM-04 60 14 10 10 0 0 5 78 11 21
2017 PM-05 39 31 24 0 6 0 0 69 6 13

Question 83l. 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
2017 PM 59 11 11 3 6 0 9 78 10 66
2017 PM-01 57 13 19 0 5 0 6 74 6 16
2017 PM-04 71 9 5 0 5 0 10 89 5 21
2017 PM-05 54 13 18 8 0 0 8 72 8 13

Question 83m. 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
2017 PM 49 24 11 6 3 0 6 78 10 67
2017 PM-01 62 19 6 6 0 0 6 87 7 16
2017 PM-04 62 17 10 0 0 0 10 88 0 21
2017 PM-05 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 48 22 11 6 6 0 8 75 13 67
2017 PM-01 57 25 6 0 5 0 6 88 6 16
2017 PM-04 66 6 13 0 5 0 10 80 5 21
2017 PM-05 23 40 21 8 0 0 8 68 8 13

Question 83o. 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
2017 PM 60 4 3 3 1 0 27 89 6 67
2017 PM-01 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 16
2017 PM-04 65 0 0 0 0 0 35 100 0 21
2017 PM-05 77 8 9 0 0 0 6 90 0 13

Question 83p. 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
2017 PM 62 19 3 5 0 0 11 91 5 67
2017 PM-01 82 11 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2017 PM-04 56 23 5 0 0 0 16 94 0 21
2017 PM-05 77 15 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

Question 83q. 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
2017 PM 67 16 5 5 0 0 8 90 5 67
2017 PM-01 62 19 6 6 0 0 6 87 7 16
2017 PM-04 70 14 6 0 0 0 10 94 0 21
2017 PM-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

Question 83r. 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
2017 PM 49 34 4 3 4 0 5 87 8 67
2017 PM-01 32 43 12 0 6 0 6 80 7 16
2017 PM-04 60 29 0 0 5 0 6 95 5 21
2017 PM-05 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

Question 84. 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
2017 PM 9 24 44 17 5 0 1 33 22 66
2017 PM-01 7 20 34 26 7 0 7 29 35 15
2017 PM-04 14 28 39 14 5 0 0 42 19 21
2017 PM-05 0 23 60 17 0 0 0 23 17 13

Question 85. 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
2017 PM 12 27 38 16 6 0 1 22 40 67
2017 PM-01 13 43 25 13 6 0 0 20 55 16
2017 PM-04 10 19 46 15 10 0 0 25 29 21
2017 PM-05 8 24 52 9 6 0 0 15 32 13
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 91. 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
2017 PM 31 27 18 14 8 1 0 32 68 67
2017 PM-01 38 11 25 20 6 0 0 38 62 16
2017 PM-04 34 29 19 6 13 0 0 34 66 21
2017 PM-05 8 42 8 22 14 6 0 8 92 13

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 18 45
2017 PM-01 20 10
2017 PM-04 23 14
2017 PM-05 18 11

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 19 45
2017 PM-01 18 10
2017 PM-04 12 14
2017 PM-05 25 11

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 13 45
2017 PM-01 20 10
2017 PM-04 7 14
2017 PM-05 17 11

Question 92d. 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
2017 PM 55 45
2017 PM-01 50 10
2017 PM-04 34 14
2017 PM-05 61 11

Question 92e. 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
2017 PM 7 45
2017 PM-01 10 10
2017 PM-04 7 14
2017 PM-05 9 11

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PM 38 45
2017 PM-01 20 10
2017 PM-04 50 14
2017 PM-05 36 11

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.

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
2017 PM 5 51 18 15 2 9 44
2017 PM-01 0 72 8 20 0 0 10
2017 PM-04 0 54 17 14 8 8 13
2017 PM-05 0 49 16 27 0 7 11

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 94. 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
2017 PM 11 22 9 11 30 6 9 40 49 45
2017 PM-01 10 40 10 10 10 8 12 63 25 10
2017 PM-04 22 15 0 8 34 7 15 46 54 14
2017 PM-05 10 19 0 25 45 0 0 30 70 11

Question 95. 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
2017 PM 9 16 16 11 28 4 17 31 48 45
2017 PM-01 10 30 32 10 8 0 10 45 20 10
2017 PM-04 22 0 7 15 18 15 24 35 53 14
2017 PM-05 0 19 0 16 55 0 9 21 79 11
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