2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 103.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 103)

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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My Job

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 Executive 35 47 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 4720
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 50 5 13 5 0 0 76 19 31324
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 47 5 10 4 0 0 82 14 83412
2017 Technical 26 50 6 13 5 0 0 76 18 10829
2017 Administrative Support 44 42 4 7 2 0 0 86 10 13475
2017 Operational 17 47 7 18 10 0 0 64 28 11640
2017 Other 47 41 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 10914
2014 Executive 41 45 3 9 2 0 0 85 11 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 49 6 14 5 0 0 75 19 30200
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 34 46 5 10 4 0 0 80 14 69686
2014 Technical 25 49 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 10884
2014 Administrative Support 41 44 5 8 3 0 0 85 11 15384
2014 Operational 18 47 8 17 9 0 0 65 27 15008
2014 Other 41 46 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 28786

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 Executive 73 21 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4703
2017 Scientific and Professional 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 91 4 31258
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 69 22 4 2 1 1 1 93 4 83227
2017 Technical 63 25 6 3 2 1 1 89 5 10813
2017 Administrative Support 74 20 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 13456
2017 Operational 59 27 6 3 2 1 2 88 5 11607
2017 Other 78 15 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 10892
2014 Executive 75 20 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 5126
2014 Scientific and Professional 67 22 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 30189
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 67 23 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 69664
2014 Technical 62 25 6 4 2 1 1 88 6 10876
2014 Administrative Support 71 22 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 15386
2014 Operational 59 28 6 3 2 1 2 89 5 15012
2014 Other 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 95 3 28790

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 Executive 67 19 4 7 3 0 0 87 9 4717
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 18 5 7 4 0 1 84 10 31290
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 64 20 5 6 3 0 1 85 9 83359
2017 Technical 66 19 6 5 3 0 2 87 8 10824
2017 Administrative Support 70 19 4 3 2 0 1 90 5 13451
2017 Operational 65 21 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 11639
2017 Other 74 14 4 4 2 0 2 90 6 10910
2014 Executive 68 18 4 6 3 0 0 86 9 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 64 19 5 7 4 0 1 84 11 30181
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 6 8 4 0 1 83 11 69640
2014 Technical 65 20 6 5 3 0 2 87 7 10879
2014 Administrative Support 67 20 5 4 2 0 1 88 6 15379
2014 Operational 64 21 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 15008
2014 Other 72 16 4 4 2 0 2 89 7 28775

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 Executive 56 31 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 37 36 7 12 7 0 0 73 19 31293
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 36 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 83341
2017 Technical 34 39 8 12 7 0 0 73 19 10822
2017 Administrative Support 44 35 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 13455
2017 Operational 23 35 11 17 14 0 1 58 31 11630
2017 Other 54 30 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 10903
2014 Executive 62 27 4 5 2 0 0 89 8 5126
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 36 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 30178
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 69629
2014 Technical 35 38 8 13 7 0 0 73 20 10876
2014 Administrative Support 42 36 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 15373
2014 Operational 24 36 11 16 13 0 1 60 29 15005
2014 Other 48 34 6 8 4 0 0 81 13 28777

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 Executive 43 39 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 4715
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 42 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 31294
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 40 11 14 7 0 0 67 22 83376
2017 Technical 22 39 13 17 10 0 0 61 26 10828
2017 Administrative Support 30 38 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 13453
2017 Operational 15 35 12 20 17 0 0 50 38 11639
2017 Other 39 39 9 9 3 0 0 78 13 10905
2014 Executive 44 39 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 41 13 16 8 0 0 63 24 30184
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 39 12 15 8 0 0 64 24 69646
2014 Technical 19 39 13 18 11 0 0 59 29 10881
2014 Administrative Support 28 38 12 14 8 0 0 66 22 15383
2014 Operational 14 35 13 21 16 0 0 50 37 15010
2014 Other 29 42 10 13 5 0 0 72 18 28775

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 Executive 65 28 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 4706
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 39 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 31279
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 83320
2017 Technical 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 10814
2017 Administrative Support 34 37 15 8 5 0 0 72 14 13463
2017 Operational 38 39 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 11623
2017 Other 46 36 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 10900
2014 Executive 64 29 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 30198
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 39 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 69676
2014 Technical 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 10888
2014 Administrative Support 31 38 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 15382
2014 Operational 38 39 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 15015
2014 Other 37 39 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 28789

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 Executive 70 25 2 2 1 0 0 96 3 4706
2017 Scientific and Professional 51 37 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 31258
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 83252
2017 Technical 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 10810
2017 Administrative Support 40 35 10 9 6 0 0 75 14 13454
2017 Operational 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 11617
2017 Other 51 35 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 10892
2014 Executive 69 26 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 39 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 30190
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 44 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 10 69633
2014 Technical 50 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 10885
2014 Administrative Support 36 37 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 15375
2014 Operational 42 39 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 15011
2014 Other 43 38 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 28768

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 Executive 65 28 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 4694
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 37 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 31216
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 9 83144
2017 Technical 42 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 10797
2017 Administrative Support 44 37 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 13423
2017 Operational 25 38 11 15 10 0 0 64 25 11596
2017 Other 61 30 5 3 1 0 0 91 5 10873
2014 Executive 65 27 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 42 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 30174
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 9 7 3 0 0 81 9 69619
2014 Technical 40 42 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 10878
2014 Administrative Support 41 38 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 15370
2014 Operational 25 40 12 14 8 0 0 65 22 15009
2014 Other 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 28765

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 Executive 35 35 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 4704
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 35 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 31257
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 34 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 83267
2017 Technical 38 34 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 10804
2017 Administrative Support 45 32 11 6 4 0 1 78 11 13453
2017 Operational 23 32 16 14 15 0 1 55 29 11627
2017 Other 55 28 8 5 3 1 1 84 8 10891
2014 Executive 35 34 11 13 6 0 0 69 19 5120
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 35 12 10 6 0 1 72 16 30183
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 34 12 9 6 0 1 73 15 69637
2014 Technical 33 35 14 10 7 0 1 68 18 10883
2014 Administrative Support 40 33 13 8 5 0 1 74 13 15372
2014 Operational 22 32 18 14 14 0 1 54 28 15007
2014 Other 44 33 11 7 4 1 1 79 11 28777

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 Executive 7 6 6 7 12 0 62 32 51 4709
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 22 12 14 16 3 11 52 34 31252
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 24 12 9 10 2 9 66 21 83263
2017 Technical 34 28 10 12 11 1 4 65 24 10801
2017 Administrative Support 34 21 13 8 9 3 13 65 20 13448
2017 Operational 34 28 10 10 13 1 4 65 24 11621
2017 Other 32 19 11 8 8 3 19 65 21 10882
2014 Executive 6 6 6 7 14 0 60 30 54 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 21 22 12 15 18 2 11 49 37 30190
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 25 11 11 12 2 7 62 26 69655
2014 Technical 35 28 10 11 11 1 4 66 24 10888
2014 Administrative Support 30 22 13 8 11 2 13 62 23 15379
2014 Operational 35 29 10 10 11 1 4 68 22 15010
2014 Other 32 21 12 8 9 2 14 65 21 28784

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 Executive 55 36 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 34 45 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 31294
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 32 44 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 83351
2017 Technical 34 44 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 10830
2017 Administrative Support 32 43 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 13453
2017 Operational 25 40 13 10 11 0 0 65 22 11637
2017 Other 42 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 10905
2014 Executive 52 38 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 29 46 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 30204
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 45 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 69682
2014 Technical 31 45 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 10886
2014 Administrative Support 29 43 13 8 6 0 0 72 14 15389
2014 Operational 24 42 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 15017
2014 Other 33 45 12 7 4 0 0 78 10 28782

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 Executive 36 39 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 38 15 13 9 0 0 62 22 31295
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 36 16 13 9 0 0 63 21 83326
2017 Technical 21 35 19 15 10 0 0 56 25 10821
2017 Administrative Support 29 34 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 13446
2017 Operational 13 27 17 19 23 0 0 40 42 11631
2017 Other 39 36 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 10899
2014 Executive 35 39 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 20 37 17 15 10 0 0 57 26 30191
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 36 17 14 10 0 0 59 24 69661
2014 Technical 18 35 19 15 11 0 0 54 27 10882
2014 Administrative Support 24 35 16 14 10 0 0 59 24 15384
2014 Operational 13 28 19 20 20 0 0 41 40 15013
2014 Other 25 37 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 28772

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 Executive 42 42 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 28 45 11 11 5 0 0 73 15 31271
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 43 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 83308
2017 Technical 26 43 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 10813
2017 Administrative Support 36 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 13446
2017 Operational 20 39 16 15 10 0 0 59 25 11627
2017 Other 37 41 10 9 3 0 0 78 11 10899

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 Executive 67 28 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4705
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 42 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 31273
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 41 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 83250
2017 Technical 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 10812
2017 Administrative Support 45 38 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 13445
2017 Operational 26 37 16 10 10 1 0 64 20 11617
2017 Other 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 10885
2014 Executive 68 27 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 37 42 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 30188
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 41 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 69650
2014 Technical 33 42 14 7 4 1 0 76 11 10886
2014 Administrative Support 40 40 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 15376
2014 Operational 25 39 18 10 8 1 0 64 18 15008
2014 Other 44 40 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 28781

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 Executive 46 35 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 4706
2017 Scientific and Professional 28 39 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 31271
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 38 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 83243
2017 Technical 25 37 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 10813
2017 Administrative Support 31 35 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 13442
2017 Operational 15 29 17 16 23 0 0 44 39 11626
2017 Other 40 37 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 10892

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 Executive 71 25 3 1 1 0 0 96 2 4704
2017 Scientific and Professional 51 37 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 31232
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 51 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 83173
2017 Technical 54 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 10793
2017 Administrative Support 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 4 13440
2017 Operational 47 34 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 11585
2017 Other 57 32 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 10875
2014 Executive 76 19 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 55 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 30183
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 58 29 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 69639
2014 Technical 61 28 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 10879
2014 Administrative Support 62 27 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 15375
2014 Operational 55 30 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 15002
2014 Other 62 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 28769

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 Executive 56 33 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 4700
2017 Scientific and Professional 28 42 11 11 7 0 0 70 18 31208
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 40 13 12 7 0 0 68 18 83087
2017 Technical 27 42 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 10782
2017 Administrative Support 27 37 15 11 8 0 1 65 19 13417
2017 Operational 15 34 14 18 18 0 0 49 37 11573
2017 Other 38 38 10 8 4 0 1 77 12 10860
2014 Executive 51 37 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 20 42 13 15 10 0 0 62 25 30193
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 22 41 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 69673
2014 Technical 20 43 14 14 9 0 0 64 22 10887
2014 Administrative Support 20 39 16 13 10 0 1 60 24 15382
2014 Operational 13 33 16 19 18 0 0 47 37 15015
2014 Other 24 40 14 13 8 0 1 65 21 28789

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 Executive 55 32 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 4699
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 36 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 31218
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 35 15 10 6 0 0 68 17 83112
2017 Technical 31 36 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 10792
2017 Administrative Support 33 35 16 9 6 0 1 68 16 13434
2017 Operational 18 30 17 16 18 0 0 48 35 11577
2017 Other 44 33 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 10864
2014 Executive 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 37 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 30191
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 36 15 11 8 0 0 65 19 69670
2014 Technical 27 37 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 10888
2014 Administrative Support 28 37 17 10 7 0 1 65 18 15378
2014 Operational 17 31 19 16 16 0 0 49 33 15011
2014 Other 30 35 15 11 7 0 0 66 18 28784

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 Executive 47 35 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 4706
2017 Scientific and Professional 28 39 15 11 6 0 1 68 17 31208
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 32 39 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 83119
2017 Technical 28 39 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 10790
2017 Administrative Support 35 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 13425
2017 Operational 17 32 19 16 15 0 0 50 32 11572
2017 Other 44 36 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 10869
2014 Executive 46 35 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 24 39 16 13 7 0 1 64 20 30181
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 38 15 11 7 0 0 68 18 69655
2014 Technical 25 39 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 10888
2014 Administrative Support 31 39 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 15378
2014 Operational 16 33 21 16 13 0 0 50 29 15005
2014 Other 34 40 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 28781

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 Executive 57 32 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 4688
2017 Scientific and Professional 39 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 31194
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 83032
2017 Technical 42 40 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 10787
2017 Administrative Support 43 37 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 13422
2017 Operational 33 39 14 7 6 0 0 72 14 11561
2017 Other 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 10860
2014 Executive 58 31 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 42 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 30178
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 69644
2014 Technical 42 40 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 10885
2014 Administrative Support 41 38 12 5 4 0 0 79 10 15366
2014 Operational 37 40 12 6 5 0 0 77 10 14998
2014 Other 44 39 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 28766

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 Executive 9 26 24 22 18 0 1 35 41 4714
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 37 17 8 5 0 1 69 13 31310
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 35 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 83386
2017 Technical 32 38 18 7 3 0 1 71 11 10828
2017 Administrative Support 48 32 12 4 2 0 1 81 7 13465
2017 Operational 37 35 16 6 2 0 3 76 8 11638
2017 Other 49 32 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 10908
2014 Executive 11 25 23 22 18 0 2 36 40 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 29 37 19 9 5 0 1 67 14 30199
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 34 34 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 69680
2014 Technical 30 37 20 8 4 0 1 68 12 10888
2014 Administrative Support 45 32 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 15385
2014 Operational 35 36 18 6 3 0 2 72 9 15014
2014 Other 44 32 15 5 3 0 1 78 7 28788

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 Executive 8 26 43 17 5 0 1 23 34 4709
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 23 38 18 8 1 2 27 34 31190
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 25 35 16 8 1 3 25 38 83041
2017 Technical 9 25 36 18 8 1 2 27 36 10787
2017 Administrative Support 8 19 32 21 13 1 5 37 29 13335
2017 Operational 16 28 33 13 6 1 3 20 46 11573
2017 Other 8 18 34 21 15 1 4 38 26 10863
2014 Executive 8 26 43 17 6 0 1 23 34 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 27 38 16 6 1 2 23 38 30135
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 30 35 14 6 1 2 20 44 69575
2014 Technical 10 28 36 17 6 1 1 24 39 10868
2014 Administrative Support 9 24 34 19 10 1 4 30 34 15338
2014 Operational 14 31 33 14 5 1 2 19 46 14972
2014 Other 9 24 35 18 9 1 3 29 34 28730

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 Executive 7 17 34 27 14 0 1 42 24 4701
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 18 30 24 13 2 3 40 29 31144
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 19 29 21 13 3 4 36 33 82811
2017 Technical 12 21 29 20 13 2 3 35 35 10764
2017 Administrative Support 10 16 25 21 19 4 6 44 28 13277
2017 Operational 21 26 26 14 8 2 3 23 49 11538
2017 Other 6 13 21 23 28 3 5 55 21 10850
2014 Executive 7 18 33 28 13 0 1 42 25 5121
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 22 30 22 10 2 2 33 35 30118
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 23 30 19 10 2 3 30 39 69528
2014 Technical 14 23 31 18 10 2 2 29 39 10853
2014 Administrative Support 11 19 28 20 14 3 5 36 34 15314
2014 Operational 20 28 28 13 7 2 2 21 50 14975
2014 Other 9 17 28 23 16 3 4 41 28 28698

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 Executive 13 25 35 18 8 0 1 26 39 4706
2017 Scientific and Professional 19 25 30 15 7 1 3 23 46 31198
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 23 29 16 9 2 4 26 43 82942
2017 Technical 19 25 28 14 8 2 4 23 47 10770
2017 Administrative Support 10 17 26 19 16 4 8 40 31 13300
2017 Operational 23 26 26 12 6 2 4 20 53 11571
2017 Other 11 18 28 17 17 3 5 37 32 10865
2014 Executive 20 27 30 16 7 0 1 23 47 5115
2014 Scientific and Professional 24 27 27 13 6 1 2 20 53 30133
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 27 28 12 6 1 3 19 52 69524
2014 Technical 24 28 26 12 6 2 2 19 54 10851
2014 Administrative Support 13 21 27 18 11 3 6 33 37 15334
2014 Operational 23 28 26 12 6 2 3 19 54 14971
2014 Other 12 19 30 20 12 2 5 35 34 28696

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 Executive 13 29 39 14 5 0 0 19 42 4699
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 18 35 25 11 1 2 37 27 31102
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 17 32 24 12 1 4 38 28 82643
2017 Technical 5 12 31 31 16 1 4 49 18 10716
2017 Administrative Support 4 9 24 30 24 2 7 59 14 13233
2017 Operational 9 14 28 27 13 2 7 44 25 11489
2017 Other 4 9 23 28 30 2 5 62 14 10812
2014 Executive 13 29 39 15 4 0 0 19 41 5109
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 19 36 24 9 1 2 34 30 30076
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 20 35 22 9 1 2 32 33 69360
2014 Technical 6 13 33 33 13 1 2 47 19 10821
2014 Administrative Support 5 11 28 31 18 2 6 52 17 15251
2014 Operational 9 15 30 27 12 2 5 42 26 14934
2014 Other 6 12 29 28 19 2 5 50 19 28645

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 Executive 19 29 33 12 5 0 1 18 48 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 24 29 17 9 1 3 27 43 31178
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 22 27 17 11 2 4 29 42 82895
2017 Technical 17 22 28 18 11 1 3 30 41 10783
2017 Administrative Support 11 16 24 21 19 2 7 44 29 13303
2017 Operational 25 24 25 13 8 1 4 23 51 11564
2017 Other 9 14 21 20 26 3 6 50 26 10856
2014 Executive 21 31 32 10 5 0 1 15 53 5128
2014 Scientific and Professional 21 27 28 14 6 1 2 21 50 30120
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 27 27 13 7 1 3 21 52 69529
2014 Technical 21 27 27 15 8 1 2 23 49 10863
2014 Administrative Support 16 20 26 18 14 2 5 34 38 15326
2014 Operational 25 26 26 13 7 1 2 21 53 14971
2014 Other 12 18 27 20 16 2 5 38 33 28699

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 Executive 8 20 37 25 9 0 1 34 29 4703
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 17 28 24 14 3 4 41 29 31184
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 20 27 20 12 3 5 35 36 82946
2017 Technical 10 16 24 24 18 3 5 45 29 10769
2017 Administrative Support 12 17 23 18 17 4 8 40 33 13325
2017 Operational 16 18 24 21 13 3 5 37 37 11546
2017 Other 7 12 21 20 27 6 7 54 22 10862
2014 Executive 5 16 37 29 11 0 1 41 22 5117
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 16 29 26 13 2 4 42 27 30102
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 19 28 23 12 2 4 37 33 69490
2014 Technical 10 16 26 26 16 2 4 44 28 10856
2014 Administrative Support 13 19 24 20 14 4 6 38 35 15319
2014 Operational 13 19 26 22 13 3 4 38 35 14970
2014 Other 8 15 25 24 18 4 6 46 26 28686

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 Executive 16 27 38 13 5 0 1 18 43 4707
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 25 32 14 7 2 3 21 45 31204
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 23 33 15 8 2 3 24 41 82986
2017 Technical 18 24 29 14 9 3 4 24 45 10776
2017 Administrative Support 9 16 29 19 16 4 7 39 29 13321
2017 Operational 21 23 28 13 7 3 5 22 48 11550
2017 Other 10 16 28 18 19 4 5 41 28 10852
2014 Executive 18 29 35 12 5 0 0 17 48 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 25 30 13 6 2 2 19 49 30138
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 19 26 32 13 6 2 2 20 46 69535
2014 Technical 21 25 28 14 7 2 3 22 49 10868
2014 Administrative Support 11 19 29 18 13 4 6 34 34 15311
2014 Operational 20 25 29 13 7 3 4 21 48 14958
2014 Other 11 20 32 18 12 3 4 32 33 28704
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My Work Unit

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 Executive 74 17 4 4 1 0 1 91 5 4719
2017 Scientific and Professional 69 16 5 5 3 0 2 87 7 31289
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 68 17 5 4 3 0 3 87 7 83348
2017 Technical 68 15 7 3 3 0 4 87 6 10823
2017 Administrative Support 70 15 5 2 2 1 5 90 4 13451
2017 Operational 65 15 8 2 3 1 7 86 6 11646
2017 Other 72 13 4 4 2 1 4 89 6 10902
2014 Executive 77 15 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 71 15 4 4 3 0 3 88 7 30191
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 68 16 5 4 3 0 3 87 8 69671
2014 Technical 69 14 6 3 3 0 5 88 6 10889
2014 Administrative Support 71 15 5 2 2 0 4 90 4 15383
2014 Operational 67 16 6 2 3 1 6 88 5 15036
2014 Other 74 12 4 3 3 0 4 90 6 28790

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 Executive 43 39 7 5 3 1 2 85 8 4711
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 31 15 10 8 6 5 63 20 31296
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 32 15 10 7 5 4 65 18 83326
2017 Technical 21 32 18 13 10 4 2 57 25 10820
2017 Administrative Support 26 30 16 11 10 5 3 60 22 13446
2017 Operational 14 27 19 16 19 3 2 43 37 11642
2017 Other 36 30 11 7 5 5 6 74 14 10895
2014 Executive 49 36 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 29 31 14 10 7 5 4 66 19 30200
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 31 15 10 7 4 3 65 19 69681
2014 Technical 24 35 16 11 9 3 1 62 21 10882
2014 Administrative Support 26 30 16 11 10 4 3 60 22 15378
2014 Operational 18 31 19 15 13 2 2 51 30 15035
2014 Other 34 32 14 8 5 4 3 72 14 28784

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 Executive 65 26 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 4715
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 32 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 31289
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 31 9 8 6 1 0 76 15 83325
2017 Technical 34 34 11 11 8 1 0 69 20 10813
2017 Administrative Support 39 30 11 10 9 1 0 70 19 13447
2017 Operational 23 28 14 16 17 1 1 52 34 11635
2017 Other 55 26 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 10898
2014 Executive 65 26 3 4 1 0 0 91 5 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 43 31 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 30194
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 30 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 69672
2014 Technical 36 34 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 10889
2014 Administrative Support 38 29 11 11 10 1 0 68 21 15378
2014 Operational 27 30 14 15 14 1 0 58 28 15024
2014 Other 50 28 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 28777

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 Executive 52 36 5 5 2 0 0 88 6 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 33 37 11 11 6 1 1 71 17 31278
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 36 13 13 7 2 1 66 20 83276
2017 Technical 24 36 15 15 9 1 1 61 24 10818
2017 Administrative Support 27 33 15 13 8 2 1 62 22 13446
2017 Operational 12 28 16 22 20 1 1 41 43 11628
2017 Other 43 32 8 10 4 2 1 77 14 10890
2014 Executive 50 40 4 5 1 0 0 90 5 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 30 40 11 11 5 2 1 72 17 30196
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 26 40 13 13 6 2 1 68 19 69678
2014 Technical 23 40 14 15 7 1 1 64 23 10890
2014 Administrative Support 23 37 15 14 8 2 1 62 23 15382
2014 Operational 13 33 17 22 14 1 1 46 36 15032
2014 Other 28 39 12 13 6 2 1 68 20 28790

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 Executive 60 29 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 30 13 12 9 10 1 62 23 31286
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 29 15 13 9 9 1 60 24 83309
2017 Technical 20 28 17 15 12 8 1 53 29 10821
2017 Administrative Support 21 25 17 13 11 11 2 52 28 13452
2017 Operational 10 23 18 19 25 5 1 35 46 11642
2017 Other 36 25 10 8 5 14 2 73 15 10901
2014 Executive 64 26 5 4 1 1 0 90 5 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 29 14 12 8 8 1 62 23 30196
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 29 16 12 9 7 1 60 23 69666
2014 Technical 20 30 17 15 10 6 1 55 27 10890
2014 Administrative Support 19 26 18 14 12 9 2 51 29 15380
2014 Operational 12 24 18 19 20 5 1 39 42 15036
2014 Other 26 29 15 13 9 7 1 60 24 28781

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 Executive 26 45 11 11 4 2 1 73 16 4716
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 20 18 17 12 20 3 39 37 31271
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 22 19 16 12 17 3 42 35 83296
2017 Technical 9 20 20 20 18 12 2 33 44 10821
2017 Administrative Support 13 20 18 17 13 17 2 40 37 13449
2017 Operational 5 15 17 23 33 6 1 21 60 11635
2017 Other 19 24 13 13 8 20 3 56 28 10896
2014 Executive 25 45 13 11 3 2 1 72 15 5126
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 21 19 18 13 17 3 37 39 30192
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 22 19 18 14 13 3 39 38 69662
2014 Technical 8 21 21 21 17 10 2 33 43 10885
2014 Administrative Support 11 20 19 17 16 14 2 37 40 15375
2014 Operational 6 17 19 23 28 6 1 24 55 15032
2014 Other 14 23 17 17 11 15 2 45 34 28782

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 Executive 58 34 3 3 1 0 0 92 5 4705
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 31252
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 39 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 83217
2017 Technical 34 42 10 9 4 0 0 76 14 10805
2017 Administrative Support 40 37 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 13436
2017 Operational 19 39 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 11618
2017 Other 55 31 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 10883
2014 Executive 60 34 3 3 1 0 0 94 3 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 44 39 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 30185
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 69647
2014 Technical 34 44 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 10887
2014 Administrative Support 37 39 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 15379
2014 Operational 21 43 17 12 7 0 0 64 20 15016
2014 Other 46 39 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 28769
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My Immediate Supervisor

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 Executive 42 36 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 37 37 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 31301
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 36 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 83383
2017 Technical 34 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 10829
2017 Administrative Support 40 33 12 7 6 1 1 74 13 13466
2017 Operational 24 34 16 13 13 1 0 58 26 11643
2017 Other 45 33 9 7 4 0 1 79 12 10905
2014 Executive 44 37 8 8 4 0 0 81 11 5129
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 37 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 30203
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 69692
2014 Technical 33 37 14 9 6 0 0 71 16 10890
2014 Administrative Support 39 33 13 8 6 1 1 73 14 15386
2014 Operational 24 35 17 12 10 1 0 60 23 15027
2014 Other 42 35 10 7 4 1 1 78 12 28789

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 Executive 56 28 7 4 3 1 1 85 8 4715
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 31 10 6 4 2 1 79 11 31298
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 46 31 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 83361
2017 Technical 41 32 12 7 5 1 0 75 12 10824
2017 Administrative Support 45 30 12 6 5 2 1 77 11 13474
2017 Operational 28 32 17 11 11 2 1 61 22 11632
2017 Other 55 27 7 5 3 1 1 84 8 10906
2014 Executive 57 26 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 5128
2014 Scientific and Professional 44 31 11 7 5 2 1 77 11 30193
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 31 12 7 5 2 1 76 11 69683
2014 Technical 40 33 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 10892
2014 Administrative Support 42 30 12 6 5 2 1 75 12 15382
2014 Operational 28 33 17 11 9 2 0 62 20 15031
2014 Other 50 30 10 5 3 2 1 81 9 28790

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 Executive 54 31 6 6 4 0 0 85 9 4711
2017 Scientific and Professional 43 34 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 31285
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 9 8 4 1 0 78 12 83333
2017 Technical 37 35 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 10819
2017 Administrative Support 44 31 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 13460
2017 Operational 27 33 14 13 12 1 0 61 25 11630
2017 Other 52 30 7 6 3 1 1 83 10 10900
2014 Executive 56 30 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 5128
2014 Scientific and Professional 40 35 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 30196
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 34 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 69670
2014 Technical 36 36 11 9 6 1 0 73 16 10894
2014 Administrative Support 40 33 11 8 6 1 0 74 15 15383
2014 Operational 26 35 16 12 10 1 0 62 22 15033
2014 Other 47 33 8 6 4 1 0 81 10 28780

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 Executive 83 10 3 2 1 0 1 93 4 4705
2017 Scientific and Professional 79 12 4 2 2 0 2 93 3 31265
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 79 12 3 2 2 0 2 93 3 83272
2017 Technical 76 12 4 2 2 0 4 92 4 10801
2017 Administrative Support 79 12 3 1 1 0 3 94 2 13444
2017 Operational 71 15 6 1 3 0 4 90 4 11621
2017 Other 81 9 2 2 2 0 3 94 3 10889
2014 Executive 84 10 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 78 12 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 30189
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 77 13 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 69664
2014 Technical 75 12 4 1 2 0 5 92 4 10891
2014 Administrative Support 78 13 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 15381
2014 Operational 72 15 5 1 2 0 4 91 4 15025
2014 Other 79 10 3 1 2 0 4 93 4 28780

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 Executive 42 26 8 4 3 3 15 82 9 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 25 7 5 4 4 3 83 10 31249
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 23 7 5 5 3 4 83 10 83250
2017 Technical 45 25 9 5 6 3 7 78 12 10807
2017 Administrative Support 50 22 8 5 5 4 6 80 11 13438
2017 Operational 25 22 14 7 15 4 14 57 26 11627
2017 Other 61 19 5 3 3 2 7 88 7 10881
2014 Executive 39 21 9 5 3 3 20 78 10 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 24 7 5 5 4 4 81 11 30198
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 24 8 5 6 3 5 79 12 69686
2014 Technical 43 25 10 5 7 3 8 76 13 10886
2014 Administrative Support 47 23 9 5 6 4 7 78 12 15382
2014 Operational 25 23 15 7 13 3 14 58 24 15026
2014 Other 63 21 5 3 3 1 4 88 6 28791

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 Executive 58 26 6 6 3 1 1 85 9 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 54 27 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 31263
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 26 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 83278
2017 Technical 49 29 9 6 5 1 0 79 12 10819
2017 Administrative Support 55 26 8 5 5 1 0 81 10 13447
2017 Operational 34 32 12 9 11 1 1 67 21 11629
2017 Other 63 23 6 4 3 1 1 87 7 10888

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 Executive 60 24 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 4714
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 25 9 4 4 2 0 82 9 31277
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 25 10 4 4 2 0 82 8 83323
2017 Technical 49 28 12 5 5 1 0 78 10 10822
2017 Administrative Support 54 25 11 4 4 2 0 80 9 13455
2017 Operational 34 29 16 7 12 2 0 64 19 11631
2017 Other 64 21 7 3 3 1 0 86 6 10892

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 Executive 56 27 7 5 4 0 0 83 9 4701
2017 Scientific and Professional 49 28 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 31237
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 83220
2017 Technical 45 29 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 10802
2017 Administrative Support 52 26 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 13432
2017 Operational 32 29 16 10 12 1 0 62 22 11602
2017 Other 60 23 7 5 4 0 0 84 8 10881
2014 Executive 58 27 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 30 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 30191
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 29 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 69642
2014 Technical 43 32 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 10886
2014 Administrative Support 48 29 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 15376
2014 Operational 31 32 16 10 10 1 0 64 20 15014
2014 Other 55 28 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 28771
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Senior Management

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 Executive 39 38 8 8 3 2 3 80 11 4540
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 35 16 10 5 4 9 64 18 7710
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 37 14 10 5 3 6 68 16 17409
2017 Technical 16 36 20 15 8 3 3 55 24 1687
2017 Administrative Support 22 41 11 10 11 3 2 66 22 207
2017 Operational 16 34 17 18 13 1 1 51 31 1894
2017 Other 33 38 10 10 5 1 3 74 15 3662
2014 Executive 40 37 8 7 3 1 3 81 10 4917
2014 Scientific and Professional 19 35 17 10 5 5 9 62 18 7201
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 26 36 14 10 5 3 6 67 17 17881
2014 Technical 19 37 18 13 8 2 3 59 22 1860
2014 Administrative Support 21 41 15 13 7 1 2 64 20 312
2014 Operational 16 36 19 15 12 1 1 53 28 2405
2014 Other 34 36 10 10 5 2 3 74 15 4236

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 Executive 41 37 8 8 4 1 0 79 12 4717
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 33 15 10 7 8 0 65 18 31309
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 33 16 9 6 7 0 66 17 83366
2017 Technical 23 32 18 11 8 8 0 60 20 10825
2017 Administrative Support 33 31 15 8 6 7 1 69 14 13461
2017 Operational 14 26 19 15 22 5 0 41 39 11641
2017 Other 43 29 10 6 4 7 1 78 12 10902
2014 Executive 45 37 8 7 3 1 0 83 10 5128
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 33 17 10 7 10 0 62 18 30180
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 34 17 10 7 8 0 63 18 69663
2014 Technical 20 33 19 11 9 9 0 58 21 10887
2014 Administrative Support 28 33 16 8 6 7 1 66 16 15378
2014 Operational 14 27 20 16 19 5 0 43 36 14994
2014 Other 34 32 14 8 5 8 0 71 14 28768

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 Executive 41 37 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4716
2017 Scientific and Professional 22 34 17 14 10 3 0 57 25 31287
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 24 33 18 13 9 3 0 59 22 83345
2017 Technical 18 31 20 16 12 3 0 50 29 10831
2017 Administrative Support 31 30 17 10 8 4 1 64 18 13470
2017 Operational 11 23 16 20 28 2 0 35 48 11630
2017 Other 40 30 11 8 6 4 1 73 15 10892
2014 Executive 44 36 9 8 4 0 0 79 11 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 18 32 20 16 11 3 0 51 28 30182
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 33 20 15 10 3 0 54 25 69669
2014 Technical 16 29 22 17 14 3 0 46 31 10880
2014 Administrative Support 25 31 19 12 8 4 0 59 21 15378
2014 Operational 12 23 20 19 24 2 0 36 44 15001
2014 Other 30 33 16 11 7 3 0 65 18 28771

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 Executive 25 42 13 13 5 0 0 68 19 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 14 30 20 18 12 6 0 47 31 31278
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 31 20 16 10 6 0 51 28 83273
2017 Technical 12 26 22 19 14 6 0 41 36 10826
2017 Administrative Support 24 28 19 12 8 7 1 57 22 13446
2017 Operational 8 19 18 22 29 3 0 28 53 11626
2017 Other 30 30 14 12 6 8 1 65 20 10886
2014 Executive 27 41 13 14 5 0 0 68 18 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 11 27 22 20 13 6 0 41 36 30173
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 29 22 18 12 5 0 45 32 69640
2014 Technical 10 25 23 20 16 5 0 37 38 10882
2014 Administrative Support 20 29 21 14 9 7 1 52 25 15365
2014 Operational 8 21 20 23 26 3 0 29 50 15004
2014 Other 21 31 18 14 8 7 0 56 24 28758

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 Executive 39 35 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 4717
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 29 17 15 14 7 0 50 31 31297
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 21 29 18 14 13 6 0 53 28 83340
2017 Technical 15 26 20 16 17 6 0 43 35 10828
2017 Administrative Support 26 26 17 12 11 8 0 56 25 13457
2017 Operational 9 17 15 17 36 5 0 27 57 11644
2017 Other 35 28 13 10 8 7 1 67 19 10897
2014 Executive 41 33 12 9 5 1 0 75 14 5126
2014 Scientific and Professional 14 27 19 18 15 7 0 44 35 30182
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 27 19 16 15 7 0 46 33 69642
2014 Technical 13 24 21 17 19 7 0 39 39 10882
2014 Administrative Support 21 26 18 13 13 8 0 51 29 15374
2014 Operational 9 17 18 18 32 5 0 27 53 15004
2014 Other 26 30 17 11 10 6 0 59 23 28763

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 Executive 26 45 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 14 33 18 19 13 3 0 48 33 31270
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 33 18 17 11 3 0 52 29 83257
2017 Technical 13 29 21 19 15 3 0 43 35 10814
2017 Administrative Support 23 31 17 14 11 4 0 56 26 13440
2017 Operational 8 21 16 20 31 2 0 30 53 11621
2017 Other 30 33 12 12 7 6 1 67 21 10880
2014 Executive 28 43 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 31 19 21 14 3 0 44 36 30173
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 32 19 19 14 3 0 47 34 69620
2014 Technical 11 29 21 20 16 3 0 41 37 10881
2014 Administrative Support 19 31 18 16 12 4 0 53 29 15367
2014 Operational 8 22 19 23 26 2 0 31 50 14999
2014 Other 22 35 16 15 9 4 0 58 25 28752
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 Executive 36 45 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 4711
2017 Scientific and Professional 22 43 17 11 5 1 0 66 17 31263
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 43 16 9 4 1 0 70 13 83268
2017 Technical 19 40 21 13 6 1 0 60 19 10806
2017 Administrative Support 30 40 17 8 4 2 0 71 12 13439
2017 Operational 14 33 22 16 14 1 0 47 31 11614
2017 Other 40 39 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 10889
2014 Executive 40 41 9 7 2 0 0 81 9 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 21 41 19 12 6 2 0 63 18 30186
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 24 42 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 69681
2014 Technical 17 40 21 13 7 2 0 58 21 10890
2014 Administrative Support 28 39 18 8 5 3 0 69 13 15387
2014 Operational 14 36 23 14 12 1 0 50 26 15032
2014 Other 35 41 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 28790

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 Executive 63 32 4 1 0 0 0 95 2 4702
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 42 10 4 2 2 0 84 5 31232
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 43 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 83166
2017 Technical 33 44 13 5 2 2 0 79 7 10800
2017 Administrative Support 38 40 13 4 2 3 1 81 6 13425
2017 Operational 24 42 17 8 6 2 1 68 15 11599
2017 Other 51 35 7 2 1 2 1 89 4 10875
2014 Executive 64 30 4 1 0 0 0 95 2 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 42 9 4 2 3 0 85 6 30180
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 42 11 4 2 4 1 82 6 69665
2014 Technical 36 42 12 5 2 3 1 80 7 10885
2014 Administrative Support 37 40 13 4 2 4 1 80 6 15375
2014 Operational 27 43 16 7 4 2 1 72 11 15020
2014 Other 44 39 9 3 1 3 1 86 5 28776

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 Executive 65 26 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 4705
2017 Scientific and Professional 33 39 12 9 4 3 1 74 14 31227
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 38 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 83180
2017 Technical 29 39 14 9 5 3 1 71 15 10793
2017 Administrative Support 36 35 12 8 5 3 1 74 13 13422
2017 Operational 22 37 16 11 11 2 1 61 23 11612
2017 Other 45 31 9 7 4 4 1 79 11 10883
2014 Executive 68 25 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 39 11 8 4 3 1 77 12 30187
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 38 10 7 4 3 1 78 11 69672
2014 Technical 31 40 13 8 4 3 1 74 13 10888
2014 Administrative Support 35 37 12 7 4 4 1 76 12 15381
2014 Operational 24 38 16 11 8 3 1 64 20 15019
2014 Other 45 34 9 5 3 2 1 83 8 28782

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 Executive 51 34 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 4709
2017 Scientific and Professional 22 35 19 12 6 4 1 61 19 31260
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 35 19 10 5 5 1 63 17 83255
2017 Technical 19 36 22 12 7 4 1 58 20 10812
2017 Administrative Support 24 32 21 10 6 6 2 60 17 13428
2017 Operational 14 34 22 13 13 3 1 49 27 11599
2017 Other 34 31 15 9 4 6 2 70 14 10884
2014 Executive 56 31 7 3 1 1 0 88 4 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 24 36 19 11 6 4 1 63 17 30185
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 24 34 19 11 6 5 1 62 18 69662
2014 Technical 19 35 23 11 6 4 1 57 19 10884
2014 Administrative Support 21 32 21 10 6 7 2 59 18 15374
2014 Operational 13 32 24 14 11 4 1 48 26 15032
2014 Other 33 34 16 7 3 4 1 71 11 28775

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 Executive 27 22 13 9 8 5 14 62 22 4699
2017 Scientific and Professional 14 23 18 16 15 12 2 44 36 31249
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 25 18 14 13 10 2 48 31 83201
2017 Technical 17 29 18 15 13 7 1 50 31 10796
2017 Administrative Support 21 25 17 12 12 10 3 53 28 13414
2017 Operational 13 26 16 18 23 4 1 41 43 11599
2017 Other 29 24 13 10 9 11 5 63 22 10881
2014 Executive 31 21 13 10 7 5 13 64 21 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 22 18 17 16 12 2 41 38 30190
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 15 23 19 16 15 10 2 44 35 69666
2014 Technical 16 29 18 16 14 6 1 48 32 10891
2014 Administrative Support 18 25 18 15 14 9 2 48 32 15372
2014 Operational 13 27 17 18 21 4 0 42 40 15027
2014 Other 22 26 17 13 11 8 2 54 28 28769

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 Executive 62 25 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 4714
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 21 8 5 2 1 3 84 8 31290
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 8 4 2 1 4 85 7 83317
2017 Technical 58 19 9 4 2 2 6 84 6 10819
2017 Administrative Support 63 18 7 2 1 2 7 89 4 13443
2017 Operational 55 17 10 3 3 3 9 82 6 11640
2017 Other 64 16 6 3 2 3 7 88 6 10908
2014 Executive 63 24 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 58 22 8 5 3 1 4 84 8 30194
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 57 23 8 5 3 1 3 83 8 69671
2014 Technical 58 18 9 3 2 2 7 84 6 10889
2014 Administrative Support 62 19 7 2 2 2 6 88 4 15382
2014 Operational 55 18 10 2 2 3 9 84 6 15025
2014 Other 65 16 7 3 2 2 6 88 5 28782

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 Executive 74 19 3 2 0 1 1 95 2 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 20 6 2 1 2 2 90 4 31262
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 66 20 5 2 1 2 2 90 4 83293
2017 Technical 63 21 7 3 2 2 3 88 4 10819
2017 Administrative Support 68 18 6 2 1 2 3 91 3 13443
2017 Operational 62 19 9 2 2 3 3 86 5 11635
2017 Other 72 15 4 2 1 3 3 93 3 10888
2014 Executive 74 19 3 1 0 1 1 95 2 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 21 5 2 1 3 3 90 4 30182
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 64 22 6 2 1 2 2 90 4 69660
2014 Technical 61 20 8 3 2 3 4 87 5 10889
2014 Administrative Support 66 19 6 2 1 3 3 91 3 15385
2014 Operational 60 20 8 2 2 3 4 87 5 15026
2014 Other 69 16 5 2 2 3 4 91 4 28778

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 Executive 36 40 11 9 4 1 0 76 13 4705
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 35 16 16 11 2 0 56 28 31260
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 24 34 16 14 10 3 0 59 24 83241
2017 Technical 17 31 18 17 14 2 0 49 32 10819
2017 Administrative Support 27 30 16 12 10 4 1 60 23 13448
2017 Operational 10 23 19 20 25 2 1 34 47 11626
2017 Other 38 33 11 8 4 5 1 75 13 10890
2014 Executive 34 39 11 10 4 1 0 74 15 5128
2014 Scientific and Professional 17 32 17 18 13 2 0 50 33 30184
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 32 17 16 12 2 0 53 29 69655
2014 Technical 15 30 20 18 16 2 0 46 34 10887
2014 Administrative Support 22 30 17 13 13 4 1 55 27 15376
2014 Operational 10 24 20 20 22 3 1 35 44 15020
2014 Other 28 35 14 12 8 3 1 65 20 28773

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 Executive 37 29 10 10 8 1 4 70 19 4705
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 28 14 17 18 2 2 49 37 31278
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 20 28 15 16 17 2 2 50 35 83274
2017 Technical 15 25 16 18 22 2 2 41 42 10819
2017 Administrative Support 19 23 16 16 20 4 4 45 38 13435
2017 Operational 11 23 16 18 28 2 2 35 48 11635
2017 Other 30 27 11 11 9 5 8 65 22 10890
2014 Executive 37 28 11 11 8 1 4 69 20 5126
2014 Scientific and Professional 14 26 14 19 23 2 2 41 44 30195
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 25 15 19 22 2 2 41 43 69679
2014 Technical 12 23 17 18 25 2 2 38 45 10889
2014 Administrative Support 13 20 16 17 27 3 4 35 47 15381
2014 Operational 11 24 17 17 25 2 2 38 44 15029
2014 Other 24 28 14 15 14 2 4 55 31 28773

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 Executive 43 41 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 38 21 12 7 4 0 58 20 31274
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 20 37 21 11 6 4 0 60 18 83266
2017 Technical 16 36 23 13 8 4 0 55 21 10821
2017 Administrative Support 22 33 21 10 7 6 1 59 18 13438
2017 Operational 10 27 22 19 19 3 0 38 39 11632
2017 Other 32 36 15 7 4 5 1 72 12 10892

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 Executive 53 35 7 2 1 1 0 89 4 4707
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 38 15 4 3 5 0 77 7 31261
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 36 14 4 3 4 1 79 7 83222
2017 Technical 33 37 18 4 3 4 1 73 8 10803
2017 Administrative Support 40 32 15 4 3 4 1 76 8 13427
2017 Operational 22 32 23 8 9 4 2 58 18 11623
2017 Other 51 30 9 3 2 4 1 86 5 10885
2014 Executive 56 33 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 39 37 13 4 2 5 0 80 6 30176
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 13 3 2 5 0 80 6 69642
2014 Technical 35 37 17 4 2 5 1 76 6 10889
2014 Administrative Support 42 33 14 4 3 4 1 79 7 15382
2014 Operational 27 36 20 6 6 4 1 66 13 15020
2014 Other 52 31 9 3 2 3 0 86 5 28774

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 Executive 50 39 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 34 43 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 31265
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 40 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 83271
2017 Technical 32 42 15 5 3 2 0 76 8 10811
2017 Administrative Support 42 37 12 4 3 2 0 81 7 13433
2017 Operational 20 37 20 11 9 2 0 60 20 11626
2017 Other 54 33 7 3 1 2 0 89 5 10886
2014 Executive 55 34 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 39 13 6 3 3 0 77 9 30185
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 38 12 5 3 3 0 79 8 69678
2014 Technical 33 41 15 5 3 3 0 76 9 10890
2014 Administrative Support 41 36 13 5 3 2 0 79 8 15386
2014 Operational 24 37 19 10 7 3 0 63 17 15032
2014 Other 50 34 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 28781

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 Executive 59 31 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 9 31281
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 83292
2017 Technical 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 10825
2017 Administrative Support 48 35 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 13444
2017 Operational 23 37 15 12 12 0 0 61 24 11629
2017 Other 63 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 10900
2014 Executive 62 27 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 5119
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 30174
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 69640
2014 Technical 38 39 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 10888
2014 Administrative Support 46 36 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 15369
2014 Operational 27 38 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 15014
2014 Other 53 33 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 28770

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 Executive 50 31 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 32 35 17 9 6 1 0 67 16 31258
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 34 33 17 9 6 1 0 68 15 83220
2017 Technical 29 34 19 11 7 1 0 64 18 10819
2017 Administrative Support 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 71 14 13418
2017 Operational 17 27 19 16 19 1 0 45 35 11621
2017 Other 54 27 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 10893
2014 Executive 47 32 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 5128
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 37 18 13 8 1 0 62 21 30196
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 26 36 18 11 8 1 0 63 19 69682
2014 Technical 25 36 18 12 8 1 0 61 20 10891
2014 Administrative Support 32 35 16 9 7 1 0 67 16 15386
2014 Operational 18 32 20 15 14 1 0 51 30 15037
2014 Other 39 35 13 7 5 1 0 75 12 28786

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 Executive 49 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4717
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 38 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 31262
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 37 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 83260
2017 Technical 27 37 18 12 7 0 0 64 19 10816
2017 Administrative Support 38 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 13436
2017 Operational 16 29 19 17 18 0 0 45 35 11618
2017 Other 52 30 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 10892
2014 Executive 48 32 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 24 38 17 13 7 0 0 62 21 30193
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 26 37 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 69662
2014 Technical 23 37 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 10887
2014 Administrative Support 31 36 16 9 6 0 0 68 16 15385
2014 Operational 16 33 20 17 14 0 0 49 31 15027
2014 Other 38 37 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 28774

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 Executive 45 24 15 8 5 2 1 71 14 4707
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 27 18 11 8 4 1 60 21 31266
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 31 26 18 11 9 4 0 60 21 83258
2017 Technical 29 28 19 12 8 4 1 59 21 10816
2017 Administrative Support 35 24 17 10 8 5 1 62 20 13423
2017 Operational 19 24 20 15 18 4 1 45 34 11626
2017 Other 41 23 15 9 6 5 2 68 15 10898
2014 Executive 44 24 15 10 5 2 1 70 15 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 27 19 13 9 5 1 57 23 30196
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 28 26 18 13 10 4 1 56 25 69672
2014 Technical 27 28 19 11 9 4 1 58 21 10892
2014 Administrative Support 31 25 17 11 11 4 1 59 23 15386
2014 Operational 21 25 20 15 15 4 1 48 31 15032
2014 Other 34 26 17 11 7 5 1 63 19 28779
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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 Executive 41 35 24 4716
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 44 32 31289
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 38 34 83380
2017 Technical 18 50 32 10823
2017 Administrative Support 25 39 36 13462
2017 Operational 19 47 34 11629
2017 Other 36 32 32 10896
2014 Executive 41 33 26 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 24 42 34 30197
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 36 35 69684
2014 Technical 18 51 31 10892
2014 Administrative Support 27 38 36 15386
2014 Operational 19 50 32 15016
2014 Other 26 41 33 28783

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 Executive 20 31 38 4 1 5 1933
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 31 33 9 4 7 7576
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 35 33 5 4 7 22954
2017 Technical 32 25 19 11 7 6 1871
2017 Administrative Support 19 30 29 5 10 7 3419
2017 Operational 27 24 26 13 2 8 2354
2017 Other 9 15 10 4 58 3 3630
2014 Executive 23 33 36 5 9999 4 2112
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 32 32 13 9999 8 7439
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 32 36 8 9999 9 20568
2014 Technical 35 24 16 15 9999 9 1874
2014 Administrative Support 18 30 31 7 9999 14 4111
2014 Operational 27 31 19 14 9999 9 2878
2014 Other 18 38 16 10 9999 17 7125
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 Executive 14 86 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 84 31255
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 83284
2017 Technical 18 82 10816
2017 Administrative Support 19 81 13431
2017 Operational 30 70 11609
2017 Other 11 89 10888
2014 Executive 11 89 5121
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 84 30157
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 18 82 69571
2014 Technical 18 82 10882
2014 Administrative Support 21 79 15360
2014 Operational 27 73 15005
2014 Other 15 85 28760

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 26 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 4994
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 13745
2017 Technical 54 1896
2017 Administrative Support 60 2519
2017 Operational 56 3341
2017 Other 52 1298
2014 Executive 28 559
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 4758
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 12339
2014 Technical 49 2006
2014 Administrative Support 61 3148
2014 Operational 55 3993
2014 Other 52 4290

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 66 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 4994
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 64 13745
2017 Technical 59 1896
2017 Administrative Support 58 2519
2017 Operational 68 3341
2017 Other 54 1298
2014 Executive 61 559
2014 Scientific and Professional 64 4758
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 63 12339
2014 Technical 59 2006
2014 Administrative Support 59 3148
2014 Operational 65 3993
2014 Other 59 4290

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 24 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 7 4994
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 13745
2017 Technical 7 1896
2017 Administrative Support 2 2519
2017 Operational 10 3341
2017 Other 10 1298
2014 Executive 25 559
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 4758
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 8 12339
2014 Technical 9 2006
2014 Administrative Support 2 3148
2014 Operational 8 3993
2014 Other 5 4290

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
2017 Scientific and Professional 2 4994
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 2 13745
2017 Technical 1 1896
2017 Administrative Support 1 2519
2017 Operational 19 3341
2017 Other 1 1298
2014 Scientific and Professional 2 4758
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 2 12339
2014 Technical 1 2006
2014 Administrative Support 1 3148
2014 Operational 17 3993
2014 Other 0 4290

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 6 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 4994
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 5 13745
2017 Technical 7 1896
2017 Administrative Support 4 2519
2017 Operational 9 3341
2017 Other 5 1298
2014 Executive 6 559
2014 Scientific and Professional 5 4758
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 4 12339
2014 Technical 5 2006
2014 Administrative Support 5 3148
2014 Operational 7 3993
2014 Other 4 4290

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 6 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 7 4994
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 13745
2017 Technical 11 1896
2017 Administrative Support 6 2519
2017 Operational 16 3341
2017 Other 9 1298
2014 Executive 5 559
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 4758
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 12339
2014 Technical 12 2006
2014 Administrative Support 6 3148
2014 Operational 14 3993
2014 Other 11 4290

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 3 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 3 4994
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 3 13745
2017 Technical 4 1896
2017 Administrative Support 3 2519
2017 Operational 3 3341
2017 Other 5 1298
2014 Executive 6 559
2014 Scientific and Professional 3 4758
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 4 12339
2014 Technical 5 2006
2014 Administrative Support 4 3148
2014 Operational 4 3993
2014 Other 3 4290

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 51 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 13754
2017 Technical 41 1898
2017 Administrative Support 38 2518
2017 Operational 48 3346
2017 Other 37 1298
2014 Executive 53 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 39 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 12354
2014 Technical 41 2009
2014 Administrative Support 38 3150
2014 Operational 43 3996
2014 Other 36 4295

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 42 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 13754
2017 Technical 41 1898
2017 Administrative Support 39 2518
2017 Operational 41 3346
2017 Other 34 1298
2014 Executive 41 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 12354
2014 Technical 40 2009
2014 Administrative Support 39 3150
2014 Operational 38 3996
2014 Other 37 4295

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 44 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 44 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 13754
2017 Technical 43 1898
2017 Administrative Support 44 2518
2017 Operational 48 3346
2017 Other 39 1298
2014 Executive 38 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 44 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 44 12354
2014 Technical 41 2009
2014 Administrative Support 45 3150
2014 Operational 44 3996
2014 Other 35 4295

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 40 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 39 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 13754
2017 Technical 41 1898
2017 Administrative Support 40 2518
2017 Operational 43 3346
2017 Other 39 1298
2014 Executive 40 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 12354
2014 Technical 35 2009
2014 Administrative Support 42 3150
2014 Operational 43 3996
2014 Other 40 4295

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 34 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 13754
2017 Technical 31 1898
2017 Administrative Support 26 2518
2017 Operational 32 3346
2017 Other 25 1298
2014 Executive 35 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 12354
2014 Technical 30 2009
2014 Administrative Support 27 3150
2014 Operational 27 3996
2014 Other 24 4295

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 51 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 13754
2017 Technical 55 1898
2017 Administrative Support 54 2518
2017 Operational 66 3346
2017 Other 56 1298
2014 Executive 53 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 57 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 57 12354
2014 Technical 54 2009
2014 Administrative Support 54 3150
2014 Operational 64 3996
2014 Other 56 4295

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 38 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 33 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 34 13754
2017 Technical 33 1898
2017 Administrative Support 33 2518
2017 Operational 44 3346
2017 Other 33 1298
2014 Executive 42 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 12354
2014 Technical 32 2009
2014 Administrative Support 34 3150
2014 Operational 42 3996
2014 Other 32 4295

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 1 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 1 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 13754
2017 Technical 2 1898
2017 Administrative Support 1 2518
2017 Operational 7 3346
2017 Other 1 1298
2014 Executive 1 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 1 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 1 12354
2014 Technical 2 2009
2014 Administrative Support 1 3150
2014 Operational 6 3996
2014 Other 1 4295

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 3 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 13754
2017 Technical 9 1898
2017 Administrative Support 10 2518
2017 Operational 16 3346
2017 Other 14 1298
2014 Executive 2 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 7 12354
2014 Technical 7 2009
2014 Administrative Support 8 3150
2014 Operational 14 3996
2014 Other 10 4295

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 12 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 12 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 13754
2017 Technical 14 1898
2017 Administrative Support 11 2518
2017 Operational 21 3346
2017 Other 10 1298
2014 Executive 13 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 12354
2014 Technical 16 2009
2014 Administrative Support 10 3150
2014 Operational 20 3996
2014 Other 10 4295

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 45 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 13754
2017 Technical 45 1898
2017 Administrative Support 48 2518
2017 Operational 55 3346
2017 Other 44 1298
2014 Executive 42 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 43 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 46 12354
2014 Technical 45 2009
2014 Administrative Support 48 3150
2014 Operational 52 3996
2014 Other 43 4295

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 28 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 13754
2017 Technical 30 1898
2017 Administrative Support 26 2518
2017 Operational 41 3346
2017 Other 27 1298
2014 Executive 33 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 28 12354
2014 Technical 32 2009
2014 Administrative Support 27 3150
2014 Operational 39 3996
2014 Other 25 4295

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 8 631
2017 Scientific and Professional 12 5001
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 14 13754
2017 Technical 13 1898
2017 Administrative Support 15 2518
2017 Operational 14 3346
2017 Other 13 1298
2014 Executive 11 561
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 4762
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 12354
2014 Technical 13 2009
2014 Administrative Support 15 3150
2014 Operational 15 3996
2014 Other 13 4295

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 Executive 56 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 13750
2017 Technical 54 1899
2017 Administrative Support 53 2517
2017 Operational 45 3343
2017 Other 52 1293
2014 Executive 57 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 52 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 55 12348
2014 Technical 51 2008
2014 Administrative Support 53 3151
2014 Operational 44 3995
2014 Other 49 4292

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
2017 Executive 35 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 13750
2017 Technical 31 1899
2017 Administrative Support 25 2517
2017 Operational 30 3343
2017 Other 28 1293
2014 Executive 37 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 29 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 12348
2014 Technical 30 2008
2014 Administrative Support 27 3151
2014 Operational 30 3995
2014 Other 28 4292

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 Executive 24 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 13750
2017 Technical 11 1899
2017 Administrative Support 7 2517
2017 Operational 8 3343
2017 Other 11 1293
2014 Executive 26 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 12348
2014 Technical 9 2008
2014 Administrative Support 8 3151
2014 Operational 8 3995
2014 Other 6 4292

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 1 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 21 13750
2017 Technical 22 1899
2017 Administrative Support 25 2517
2017 Operational 28 3343
2017 Other 14 1293
2014 Executive 1 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 18 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 12348
2014 Technical 24 2008
2014 Administrative Support 25 3151
2014 Operational 26 3995
2014 Other 21 4292

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 9 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 13750
2017 Technical 12 1899
2017 Administrative Support 11 2517
2017 Operational 13 3343
2017 Other 11 1293
2014 Executive 10 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 12348
2014 Technical 13 2008
2014 Administrative Support 11 3151
2014 Operational 12 3995
2014 Other 11 4292

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 Executive 3 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 13750
2017 Technical 9 1899
2017 Administrative Support 8 2517
2017 Operational 13 3343
2017 Other 5 1293
2014 Executive 3 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 5 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 12348
2014 Technical 9 2008
2014 Administrative Support 8 3151
2014 Operational 11 3995
2014 Other 6 4292

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 15 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 13750
2017 Technical 13 1899
2017 Administrative Support 11 2517
2017 Operational 18 3343
2017 Other 12 1293
2014 Executive 13 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 14 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 15 12348
2014 Technical 17 2008
2014 Administrative Support 14 3151
2014 Operational 21 3995
2014 Other 15 4292

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 14 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 13750
2017 Technical 11 1899
2017 Administrative Support 10 2517
2017 Operational 12 3343
2017 Other 10 1293
2014 Executive 13 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 11 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 12348
2014 Technical 10 2008
2014 Administrative Support 10 3151
2014 Operational 12 3995
2014 Other 9 4292

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 21 633
2017 Scientific and Professional 27 4999
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 13750
2017 Technical 25 1899
2017 Administrative Support 24 2517
2017 Operational 26 3343
2017 Other 28 1293
2014 Executive 21 562
2014 Scientific and Professional 27 4759
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 12348
2014 Technical 24 2008
2014 Administrative Support 24 3151
2014 Operational 26 3995
2014 Other 26 4292

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
2017 Executive 10 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 12817
2017 Technical 14 1717
2017 Administrative Support 15 2306
2017 Operational 13 2914
2017 Other 13 1221
2014 Executive 9 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 11 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 11590
2014 Technical 13 1812
2014 Administrative Support 14 2880
2014 Operational 14 3533
2014 Other 15 4031

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 11 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 12817
2017 Technical 20 1717
2017 Administrative Support 18 2306
2017 Operational 15 2914
2017 Other 24 1221
2014 Executive 11 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 19 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 11590
2014 Technical 18 1812
2014 Administrative Support 16 2880
2014 Operational 14 3533
2014 Other 20 4031

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 6 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 12817
2017 Technical 13 1717
2017 Administrative Support 12 2306
2017 Operational 11 2914
2017 Other 11 1221
2014 Executive 5 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 11590
2014 Technical 11 1812
2014 Administrative Support 11 2880
2014 Operational 12 3533
2014 Other 11 4031

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
2017 Executive 7 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 12817
2017 Technical 9 1717
2017 Administrative Support 8 2306
2017 Operational 7 2914
2017 Other 8 1221
2014 Executive 5 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 6 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 8 11590
2014 Technical 8 1812
2014 Administrative Support 8 2880
2014 Operational 9 3533
2014 Other 9 4031

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 12817
2017 Technical 12 1717
2017 Administrative Support 13 2306
2017 Operational 7 2914
2017 Other 12 1221
2014 Executive 10 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 11590
2014 Technical 11 1812
2014 Administrative Support 13 2880
2014 Operational 8 3533
2014 Other 9 4031

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 12 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 12817
2017 Technical 11 1717
2017 Administrative Support 13 2306
2017 Operational 8 2914
2017 Other 12 1221
2014 Executive 15 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 11590
2014 Technical 10 1812
2014 Administrative Support 11 2880
2014 Operational 8 3533
2014 Other 11 4031

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 15 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 12817
2017 Technical 7 1717
2017 Administrative Support 12 2306
2017 Operational 5 2914
2017 Other 13 1221
2014 Executive 12 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 11590
2014 Technical 7 1812
2014 Administrative Support 11 2880
2014 Operational 6 3533
2014 Other 11 4031

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 3 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 12817
2017 Technical 10 1717
2017 Administrative Support 12 2306
2017 Operational 11 2914
2017 Other 11 1221
2014 Executive 3 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 8 11590
2014 Technical 8 1812
2014 Administrative Support 10 2880
2014 Operational 9 3533
2014 Other 9 4031

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 7 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 12817
2017 Technical 9 1717
2017 Administrative Support 14 2306
2017 Operational 10 2914
2017 Other 8 1221
2014 Executive 6 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 11 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 11590
2014 Technical 10 1812
2014 Administrative Support 13 2880
2014 Operational 10 3533
2014 Other 11 4031

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 24 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 12817
2017 Technical 27 1717
2017 Administrative Support 21 2306
2017 Operational 29 2914
2017 Other 24 1221
2014 Executive 21 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 26 11590
2014 Technical 23 1812
2014 Administrative Support 22 2880
2014 Operational 27 3533
2014 Other 20 4031

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 11 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 12817
2017 Technical 9 1717
2017 Administrative Support 8 2306
2017 Operational 12 2914
2017 Other 8 1221
2014 Executive 9 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 11590
2014 Technical 7 1812
2014 Administrative Support 8 2880
2014 Operational 10 3533
2014 Other 8 4031

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 Executive 47 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 12817
2017 Technical 42 1717
2017 Administrative Support 40 2306
2017 Operational 48 2914
2017 Other 40 1221
2014 Executive 44 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 48 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 45 11590
2014 Technical 43 1812
2014 Administrative Support 43 2880
2014 Operational 44 3533
2014 Other 42 4031

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 Executive 1 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 1 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 12817
2017 Technical 2 1717
2017 Administrative Support 2 2306
2017 Operational 2 2914
2017 Other 1 1221
2014 Scientific and Professional 2 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 1 11590
2014 Technical 2 1812
2014 Administrative Support 1 2880
2014 Operational 2 3533
2014 Other 1 4031

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 Executive 47 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 54 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 51 12817
2017 Technical 52 1717
2017 Administrative Support 48 2306
2017 Operational 61 2914
2017 Other 49 1221
2014 Executive 52 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 53 11590
2014 Technical 54 1812
2014 Administrative Support 51 2880
2014 Operational 60 3533
2014 Other 48 4031

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 Scientific and Professional 1 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 12817
2017 Technical 1 1717
2017 Administrative Support 2 2306
2017 Operational 2 2914
2017 Other 1 1221

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 18 612
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 4705
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 12817
2017 Technical 12 1717
2017 Administrative Support 13 2306
2017 Operational 15 2914
2017 Other 16 1221
2014 Executive 19 544
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 4505
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 11590
2014 Technical 13 1812
2014 Administrative Support 14 2880
2014 Operational 13 3533
2014 Other 13 4031

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 Executive 89 11 629
2017 Scientific and Professional 93 7 4996
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 91 9 13746
2017 Technical 97 3 1894
2017 Administrative Support 91 9 2519
2017 Operational 98 2 3338
2017 Other 93 7 1301

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 Executive 31 28 12 7 4 15 4 72 12 4718
2017 Scientific and Professional 12 16 18 7 7 32 8 47 24 31300
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 19 19 7 7 25 8 52 20 83364
2017 Technical 15 21 22 9 8 20 5 48 23 10825
2017 Administrative Support 20 19 20 6 7 21 8 53 19 13452
2017 Operational 11 19 22 12 19 13 3 36 37 11646
2017 Other 24 17 13 5 4 26 12 66 14 10906
2014 Executive 35 27 12 5 3 15 3 76 10 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 16 19 7 7 32 8 47 22 30186
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 18 20 7 7 27 7 49 20 69683
2014 Technical 14 22 22 9 8 21 5 48 22 10891
2014 Administrative Support 18 20 20 7 8 21 7 53 20 15388
2014 Operational 11 21 23 11 15 14 4 40 32 15024
2014 Other 22 20 17 6 5 23 7 60 15 28773

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 Executive 46 33 10 5 3 3 0 82 8 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 33 17 7 5 11 1 66 14 31265
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 32 17 6 5 10 1 68 13 83281
2017 Technical 26 33 20 8 6 7 1 64 15 10814
2017 Administrative Support 33 30 17 6 5 9 1 69 12 13421
2017 Operational 17 27 20 13 16 5 1 47 31 11618
2017 Other 41 28 11 5 2 11 2 79 8 10885
2014 Executive 48 31 11 4 2 4 0 82 6 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 31 19 7 5 14 1 64 14 30181
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 24 30 20 7 5 13 1 64 13 69656
2014 Technical 24 33 21 8 6 8 1 63 15 10886
2014 Administrative Support 29 30 18 6 5 10 1 66 13 15379
2014 Operational 17 29 22 12 12 7 1 50 26 15021
2014 Other 37 31 14 5 3 8 1 76 9 28758
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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 Executive 17 14 3 1 0 0 64 86 5 4719
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 54 10 7 2 1 2 81 9 31292
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 50 10 6 2 1 3 82 8 83395
2017 Technical 28 53 10 6 2 1 1 82 8 10833
2017 Administrative Support 23 48 13 7 4 3 2 75 12 13468
2017 Operational 26 52 11 6 2 1 2 80 8 11646
2017 Other 27 28 7 6 4 7 21 75 15 10903
2014 Executive 15 14 3 1 0 0 66 87 4 5126
2014 Scientific and Professional 24 55 10 6 2 1 2 81 8 30192
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 51 10 5 1 1 3 83 6 69660
2014 Technical 27 55 10 5 2 1 1 83 6 10895
2014 Administrative Support 22 51 13 7 3 3 3 76 10 15384
2014 Operational 25 53 12 5 2 1 1 80 8 15032
2014 Other 28 44 10 6 3 3 7 80 9 28784

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 Executive 17 22 11 4 1 13 30 71 9 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 22 22 10 6 27 6 44 24 31261
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 25 22 8 5 21 7 52 18 83236
2017 Technical 8 26 24 12 10 16 4 42 27 10804
2017 Administrative Support 14 25 22 8 6 20 6 52 18 13439
2017 Operational 9 27 22 17 16 8 2 39 36 11625
2017 Other 15 18 13 5 3 21 25 60 15 10882
2014 Executive 19 21 10 3 1 11 36 74 8 5127
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 22 23 11 6 25 6 42 24 30184
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 22 23 8 5 22 9 47 20 69655
2014 Technical 8 27 26 13 9 14 4 42 26 10893
2014 Administrative Support 11 24 24 8 6 18 8 48 19 15371
2014 Operational 9 30 24 15 12 8 3 43 30 15034
2014 Other 14 25 20 8 6 16 11 53 20 28768

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 Executive 21 10 4 1 0 2 62 87 3 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 38 33 11 4 2 10 2 81 6 31306
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 32 10 3 1 8 3 84 5 83379
2017 Technical 37 37 11 5 3 6 1 80 8 10825
2017 Administrative Support 39 31 12 3 2 10 2 80 6 13458
2017 Operational 26 36 16 9 6 5 2 67 16 11641
2017 Other 37 19 7 2 1 14 21 86 4 10899
2014 Executive 19 10 4 1 0 1 65 86 3 5125
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 35 12 4 2 10 2 80 7 30188
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 34 11 3 2 8 3 82 6 69675
2014 Technical 36 38 12 5 2 5 1 80 8 10897
2014 Administrative Support 34 33 14 4 2 10 3 77 7 15387
2014 Operational 25 39 15 8 5 5 2 69 14 15028
2014 Other 40 29 10 2 1 10 7 84 4 28775

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 Executive 24 12 4 1 1 2 56 88 3 4716
2017 Scientific and Professional 27 33 14 6 4 14 2 72 11 31250
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 33 13 4 2 11 3 77 8 83229
2017 Technical 26 35 16 8 5 9 1 68 14 10804
2017 Administrative Support 33 30 15 4 3 13 2 75 8 13424
2017 Operational 16 31 18 14 13 6 2 51 29 11612
2017 Other 32 20 8 2 1 16 21 81 6 10889
2014 Executive 21 11 4 1 0 1 62 87 4 5124
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 34 16 6 3 14 2 70 12 30177
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 34 15 5 3 11 3 74 9 69617
2014 Technical 24 36 17 8 6 8 1 66 15 10888
2014 Administrative Support 28 32 17 5 3 13 3 71 9 15357
2014 Operational 16 32 19 13 12 7 2 52 27 15022
2014 Other 32 29 13 4 2 13 7 76 8 28762
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 Executive 5 95 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 92 31236
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 83224
2017 Technical 8 92 10806
2017 Administrative Support 8 92 13422
2017 Operational 15 85 11590
2017 Other 5 95 10886
2014 Executive 3 97 5121
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 93 30140
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 7 93 69549
2014 Technical 8 92 10874
2014 Administrative Support 9 91 15364
2014 Operational 13 87 14997
2014 Other 7 93 28748

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 25 240
2017 Scientific and Professional 34 2487
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 6318
2017 Technical 39 813
2017 Administrative Support 43 1017
2017 Operational 46 1672
2017 Other 42 576
2014 Executive 23 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 4997
2014 Technical 34 837
2014 Administrative Support 42 1327
2014 Operational 40 1972
2014 Other 33 1872

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 83 240
2017 Scientific and Professional 81 2487
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 79 6318
2017 Technical 79 813
2017 Administrative Support 77 1017
2017 Operational 78 1672
2017 Other 73 576
2014 Executive 80 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 84 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 80 4997
2014 Technical 81 837
2014 Administrative Support 78 1327
2014 Operational 79 1972
2014 Other 77 1872

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 11 240
2017 Scientific and Professional 3 2487
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 4 6318
2017 Technical 5 813
2017 Administrative Support 2 1017
2017 Operational 5 1672
2017 Other 4 576
2014 Executive 14 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 3 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 4 4997
2014 Technical 4 837
2014 Administrative Support 3 1327
2014 Operational 4 1972
2014 Other 3 1872

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Scientific and Professional 1 2487
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 6318
2017 Technical 1 813
2017 Administrative Support 1 1017
2017 Operational 15 1672
2017 Other 0 576
2014 Executive 0 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 1 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 1 4997
2014 Technical 1 837
2014 Administrative Support 0 1327
2014 Operational 12 1972
2014 Other 0 1872

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 7 240
2017 Scientific and Professional 7 2487
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 6318
2017 Technical 8 813
2017 Administrative Support 7 1017
2017 Operational 8 1672
2017 Other 6 576
2014 Executive 7 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 5 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 7 4997
2014 Technical 7 837
2014 Administrative Support 7 1327
2014 Operational 9 1972
2014 Other 5 1872

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 2 240
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 2487
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 6318
2017 Technical 10 813
2017 Administrative Support 8 1017
2017 Operational 13 1672
2017 Other 8 576
2014 Executive 6 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 6 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 4997
2014 Technical 8 837
2014 Administrative Support 6 1327
2014 Operational 12 1972
2014 Other 10 1872

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 4 240
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 2487
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 6318
2017 Technical 7 813
2017 Administrative Support 9 1017
2017 Operational 6 1672
2017 Other 7 576
2014 Executive 5 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 4997
2014 Technical 8 837
2014 Administrative Support 7 1327
2014 Operational 9 1972
2014 Other 10 1872

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 18 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 24 6291
2017 Technical 18 813
2017 Administrative Support 21 1014
2017 Operational 26 1665
2017 Other 23 576
2014 Executive 25 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 19 4996
2014 Technical 15 834
2014 Administrative Support 18 1326
2014 Operational 21 1977
2014 Other 21 1869

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 16 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 22 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 6291
2017 Technical 19 813
2017 Administrative Support 16 1014
2017 Operational 17 1665
2017 Other 15 576
2014 Executive 12 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 21 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 17 4996
2014 Technical 16 834
2014 Administrative Support 13 1326
2014 Operational 15 1977
2014 Other 18 1869

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 6291
2017 Technical 12 813
2017 Administrative Support 12 1014
2017 Operational 17 1665
2017 Other 12 576
2014 Executive 10 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 4996
2014 Technical 8 834
2014 Administrative Support 10 1326
2014 Operational 13 1977
2014 Other 13 1869

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 6 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 6291
2017 Technical 6 813
2017 Administrative Support 7 1014
2017 Operational 7 1665
2017 Other 6 576
2014 Executive 7 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 5 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 5 4996
2014 Technical 4 834
2014 Administrative Support 5 1326
2014 Operational 6 1977
2014 Other 6 1869

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 28 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 27 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 6291
2017 Technical 21 813
2017 Administrative Support 26 1014
2017 Operational 21 1665
2017 Other 36 576
2014 Executive 34 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 24 4996
2014 Technical 24 834
2014 Administrative Support 23 1326
2014 Operational 20 1977
2014 Other 25 1869

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 42 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 32 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 6291
2017 Technical 33 813
2017 Administrative Support 21 1014
2017 Operational 36 1665
2017 Other 35 576
2014 Executive 39 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 28 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 22 4996
2014 Technical 29 834
2014 Administrative Support 15 1326
2014 Operational 27 1977
2014 Other 22 1869

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 3 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 3 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 4 6291
2017 Technical 2 813
2017 Administrative Support 2 1014
2017 Operational 6 1665
2017 Other 2 576
2014 Executive 4 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 2 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 3 4996
2014 Technical 2 834
2014 Administrative Support 3 1326
2014 Operational 4 1977
2014 Other 2 1869

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Scientific and Professional 1 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 6291
2017 Technical 1 813
2017 Administrative Support 1 1014
2017 Operational 2 1665
2017 Other 3 576

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 4 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 7 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 6291
2017 Technical 9 813
2017 Administrative Support 8 1014
2017 Operational 10 1665
2017 Other 5 576
2014 Executive 6 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 7 4996
2014 Technical 7 834
2014 Administrative Support 6 1326
2014 Operational 9 1977
2014 Other 6 1869

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 13 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 6291
2017 Technical 15 813
2017 Administrative Support 16 1014
2017 Operational 18 1665
2017 Other 12 576
2014 Executive 15 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 17 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 18 4996
2014 Technical 15 834
2014 Administrative Support 15 1326
2014 Operational 16 1977
2014 Other 13 1869

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 6291
2017 Technical 1 813
2017 Administrative Support 1 1014
2017 Operational 2 1665

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 9 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 6291
2017 Technical 14 813
2017 Administrative Support 21 1014
2017 Operational 17 1665
2017 Other 12 576
2014 Executive 9 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 4996
2014 Technical 13 834
2014 Administrative Support 20 1326
2014 Operational 18 1977
2014 Other 18 1869

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 0 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 6291
2017 Administrative Support 0 1014
2017 Operational 1 1665
2017 Other 0 576
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 1 4996
2014 Technical 1 834
2014 Administrative Support 1 1326
2014 Operational 1 1977
2014 Other 0 1869

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 11 242
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 2481
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 21 6291
2017 Technical 22 813
2017 Administrative Support 23 1014
2017 Operational 22 1665
2017 Other 16 576
2014 Executive 15 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 2059
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 4996
2014 Technical 30 834
2014 Administrative Support 38 1326
2014 Operational 31 1977
2014 Other 27 1869

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 32 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 28 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 32 6315
2017 Technical 35 818
2017 Administrative Support 30 1017
2017 Operational 31 1674
2017 Other 28 577
2014 Executive 26 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 4998
2014 Technical 31 835
2014 Administrative Support 30 1325
2014 Operational 29 1978
2014 Other 26 1870

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 14 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 6315
2017 Technical 19 818
2017 Administrative Support 15 1017
2017 Operational 19 1674
2017 Other 14 577
2014 Executive 13 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 14 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 17 4998
2014 Technical 16 835
2014 Administrative Support 14 1325
2014 Operational 17 1978
2014 Other 14 1870

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 12 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 6315
2017 Technical 8 818
2017 Administrative Support 6 1017
2017 Operational 6 1674
2017 Other 6 577
2014 Executive 4 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 6 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 8 4998
2014 Technical 7 835
2014 Administrative Support 6 1325
2014 Operational 6 1978
2014 Other 4 1870

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 6315
2017 Technical 18 818
2017 Administrative Support 24 1017
2017 Operational 23 1674
2017 Other 11 577
2014 Scientific and Professional 17 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 18 4998
2014 Technical 22 835
2014 Administrative Support 24 1325
2014 Operational 22 1978
2014 Other 19 1870

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 3 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 5 6315
2017 Technical 7 818
2017 Administrative Support 7 1017
2017 Operational 8 1674
2017 Other 5 577
2014 Executive 3 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 5 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 4998
2014 Technical 6 835
2014 Administrative Support 5 1325
2014 Operational 7 1978
2014 Other 5 1870

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 2 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 6315
2017 Technical 7 818
2017 Administrative Support 8 1017
2017 Operational 11 1674
2017 Other 6 577
2014 Executive 3 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 4 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 4998
2014 Technical 11 835
2014 Administrative Support 9 1325
2014 Operational 10 1978
2014 Other 5 1870

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 9 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 6315
2017 Technical 9 818
2017 Administrative Support 7 1017
2017 Operational 11 1674
2017 Other 9 577
2014 Executive 7 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 7 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 4998
2014 Technical 9 835
2014 Administrative Support 8 1325
2014 Operational 12 1978
2014 Other 10 1870

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 9 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 7 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 6315
2017 Technical 7 818
2017 Administrative Support 8 1017
2017 Operational 9 1674
2017 Other 6 577
2014 Executive 8 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 4998
2014 Technical 9 835
2014 Administrative Support 8 1325
2014 Operational 11 1978
2014 Other 9 1870

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 46 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 54 2484
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 6315
2017 Technical 46 818
2017 Administrative Support 47 1017
2017 Operational 44 1674
2017 Other 53 577
2014 Executive 58 157
2014 Scientific and Professional 53 2058
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 4998
2014 Technical 45 835
2014 Administrative Support 45 1325
2014 Operational 45 1978
2014 Other 50 1870

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 4 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 5903
2017 Technical 8 751
2017 Administrative Support 7 933
2017 Operational 8 1488
2017 Other 7 545
2014 Scientific and Professional 4 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 4668
2014 Technical 5 743
2014 Administrative Support 6 1205
2014 Operational 7 1760
2014 Other 8 1768

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 7 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 5903
2017 Technical 15 751
2017 Administrative Support 13 933
2017 Operational 10 1488
2017 Other 23 545
2014 Executive 9 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 11 4668
2014 Technical 12 743
2014 Administrative Support 11 1205
2014 Operational 8 1760
2014 Other 13 1768

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 3 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 4 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 4 5903
2017 Technical 9 751
2017 Administrative Support 4 933
2017 Operational 6 1488
2017 Other 7 545
2014 Scientific and Professional 2 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 4 4668
2014 Technical 4 743
2014 Administrative Support 4 1205
2014 Operational 4 1760
2014 Other 5 1768

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 2 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 2 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 3 5903
2017 Technical 5 751
2017 Administrative Support 2 933
2017 Operational 3 1488
2017 Other 2 545
2014 Scientific and Professional 2 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 3 4668
2014 Technical 3 743
2014 Administrative Support 3 1205
2014 Operational 2 1760
2014 Other 3 1768

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 2 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 3 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 3 5903
2017 Technical 4 751
2017 Administrative Support 4 933
2017 Operational 2 1488
2017 Other 3 545
2014 Scientific and Professional 2 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 3 4668
2014 Technical 4 743
2014 Administrative Support 3 1205
2014 Operational 2 1760
2014 Other 3 1768

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 6 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 5903
2017 Technical 5 751
2017 Administrative Support 8 933
2017 Operational 4 1488
2017 Other 5 545
2014 Executive 5 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 5 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 6 4668
2014 Technical 3 743
2014 Administrative Support 8 1205
2014 Operational 4 1760
2014 Other 4 1768

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 12 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 5903
2017 Technical 8 751
2017 Administrative Support 9 933
2017 Operational 3 1488
2017 Other 9 545
2014 Executive 8 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 4668
2014 Technical 4 743
2014 Administrative Support 9 1205
2014 Operational 4 1760
2014 Other 9 1768

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 4 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 5903
2017 Technical 11 751
2017 Administrative Support 12 933
2017 Operational 11 1488
2017 Other 11 545
2014 Executive 3 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 4668
2014 Technical 8 743
2014 Administrative Support 12 1205
2014 Operational 9 1760
2014 Other 9 1768

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 7 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 5903
2017 Technical 10 751
2017 Administrative Support 13 933
2017 Operational 10 1488
2017 Other 6 545
2014 Executive 5 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 4668
2014 Technical 8 743
2014 Administrative Support 12 1205
2014 Operational 9 1760
2014 Other 10 1768

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 23 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 23 5903
2017 Technical 25 751
2017 Administrative Support 20 933
2017 Operational 27 1488
2017 Other 20 545
2014 Executive 21 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 4668
2014 Technical 23 743
2014 Administrative Support 21 1205
2014 Operational 24 1760
2014 Other 18 1768

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 9 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 5903
2017 Technical 9 751
2017 Administrative Support 9 933
2017 Operational 12 1488
2017 Other 8 545
2014 Executive 4 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 4668
2014 Technical 7 743
2014 Administrative Support 9 1205
2014 Operational 10 1760
2014 Other 7 1768

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 45 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 5903
2017 Technical 44 751
2017 Administrative Support 39 933
2017 Operational 46 1488
2017 Other 38 545
2014 Executive 46 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 46 4668
2014 Technical 46 743
2014 Administrative Support 44 1205
2014 Operational 42 1760
2014 Other 40 1768

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Scientific and Professional 2 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 2 5903
2017 Technical 3 751
2017 Administrative Support 2 933
2017 Operational 3 1488
2017 Other 2 545
2014 Executive 0 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 2 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 2 4668
2014 Technical 1 743
2014 Administrative Support 2 1205
2014 Operational 3 1760
2014 Other 2 1768

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 57 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 60 5903
2017 Technical 62 751
2017 Administrative Support 57 933
2017 Operational 64 1488
2017 Other 59 545
2014 Executive 67 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 68 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 64 4668
2014 Technical 67 743
2014 Administrative Support 63 1205
2014 Operational 67 1760
2014 Other 62 1768

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 0 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 1 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 5903
2017 Technical 1 751
2017 Administrative Support 2 933
2017 Operational 2 1488
2017 Other 1 545

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 17 237
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 2349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 14 5903
2017 Technical 9 751
2017 Administrative Support 13 933
2017 Operational 13 1488
2017 Other 13 545
2014 Executive 14 151
2014 Scientific and Professional 13 1962
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 4668
2014 Technical 14 743
2014 Administrative Support 14 1205
2014 Operational 14 1760
2014 Other 13 1768

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 90 10 241
2017 Scientific and Professional 93 7 2489
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 91 9 6324
2017 Technical 95 5 819
2017 Administrative Support 90 10 1022
2017 Operational 97 3 1676
2017 Other 92 8 579

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 Executive 33 24 11 2 2 22 5 79 5 4716
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 16 19 3 3 39 7 53 12 31278
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 18 20 3 3 31 7 58 10 83320
2017 Technical 16 21 24 4 4 26 6 54 11 10817
2017 Administrative Support 21 19 22 3 3 25 8 59 9 13440
2017 Operational 13 21 26 7 11 17 4 44 23 11629
2017 Other 27 16 12 2 2 30 11 72 7 10898
2014 Executive 36 21 12 2 1 24 5 80 4 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 15 19 3 3 40 7 52 12 30182
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 15 17 21 3 3 34 7 55 10 69654
2014 Technical 15 20 24 4 3 27 6 53 11 10886
2014 Administrative Support 18 19 22 3 3 26 8 57 10 15380
2014 Operational 13 22 26 7 8 19 4 46 20 15028
2014 Other 24 18 18 3 2 28 7 65 7 28778

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 Executive 50 32 9 3 1 5 1 87 4 4707
2017 Scientific and Professional 27 33 16 4 3 15 1 72 8 31239
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 31 32 17 3 3 12 2 74 7 83200
2017 Technical 28 34 20 4 3 10 1 70 8 10803
2017 Administrative Support 35 29 17 3 3 11 2 73 7 13434
2017 Operational 20 29 23 8 10 9 2 54 21 11606
2017 Other 44 27 10 2 1 12 3 83 5 10891
2014 Executive 52 29 10 2 1 7 0 87 3 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 31 18 4 3 18 1 70 8 30170
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 27 30 19 3 2 17 2 70 7 69624
2014 Technical 26 33 21 4 3 12 1 68 8 10879
2014 Administrative Support 31 29 18 4 3 14 2 71 8 15373
2014 Operational 19 30 24 8 8 10 1 55 18 15011
2014 Other 40 30 14 3 2 11 2 79 5 28763
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Stress and Well-Being

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 Executive 33 26 19 11 10 0 2 60 21 4707
2017 Scientific and Professional 22 26 20 13 17 0 1 49 31 31236
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 21 24 20 14 18 0 2 46 34 83225
2017 Technical 18 23 20 15 23 0 1 42 38 10814
2017 Administrative Support 22 22 19 14 19 1 2 46 34 13422
2017 Operational 17 20 19 16 27 0 1 37 44 11618
2017 Other 29 26 18 11 13 0 2 56 25 10886

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 Executive 7 19 30 24 20 0 0 26 44 4711
2017 Scientific and Professional 13 27 29 18 12 0 1 41 30 31251
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 26 27 16 12 0 1 44 29 83252
2017 Technical 18 30 27 15 9 0 1 49 24 10812
2017 Administrative Support 28 28 23 11 7 0 2 58 19 13436
2017 Operational 25 29 24 12 9 0 1 54 21 11607
2017 Other 30 29 22 11 7 0 1 60 17 10899

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 Executive 8 26 30 21 15 0 0 34 36 4703
2017 Scientific and Professional 19 31 24 14 9 0 2 51 24 31206
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 22 29 23 14 9 0 3 52 24 83098
2017 Technical 29 33 20 10 5 0 2 64 16 10779
2017 Administrative Support 38 28 17 7 4 1 4 70 12 13378
2017 Operational 32 29 19 9 6 1 4 64 16 11569
2017 Other 43 26 16 8 4 0 3 71 12 10883

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 Executive 9 22 28 23 17 0 0 31 41 4710
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 24 24 17 14 1 2 43 32 31259
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 23 22 17 15 1 2 44 33 83219
2017 Technical 19 24 22 18 15 1 1 44 33 10808
2017 Administrative Support 30 23 19 12 11 1 3 56 24 13423
2017 Operational 18 20 22 17 21 1 1 39 39 11601
2017 Other 34 24 19 12 9 1 2 60 21 10899

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 Executive 13 26 26 18 15 0 2 40 34 4708
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 27 16 7 5 1 8 69 14 31223
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 23 12 5 3 1 11 76 10 83118
2017 Technical 43 29 13 5 4 0 5 76 10 10793
2017 Administrative Support 57 16 7 2 1 1 16 87 4 13372
2017 Operational 43 24 14 6 5 1 7 72 12 11593
2017 Other 56 21 9 4 2 0 7 83 7 10885

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 Executive 12 28 30 18 12 0 0 40 30 4701
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 31 24 13 8 0 1 55 21 31178
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 30 22 11 7 0 1 60 18 83019
2017 Technical 28 32 21 11 7 0 1 60 18 10779
2017 Administrative Support 40 28 17 7 5 0 2 70 13 13393
2017 Operational 25 28 22 13 11 0 1 54 24 11572
2017 Other 37 30 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 10871

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 Executive 29 37 20 9 4 0 0 66 13 4698
2017 Scientific and Professional 22 33 24 12 7 1 1 56 19 31178
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 61 17 82954
2017 Technical 26 33 22 11 6 1 1 60 17 10772
2017 Administrative Support 37 30 17 8 4 1 3 69 12 13369
2017 Operational 20 28 24 15 11 1 1 49 27 11575
2017 Other 39 31 17 7 4 1 2 72 11 10868

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 Executive 16 34 27 16 7 0 0 50 23 4701
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 32 25 15 8 1 1 52 23 31175
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 20 31 24 14 8 1 2 52 23 82985
2017 Technical 21 34 23 13 7 1 1 56 20 10775
2017 Administrative Support 34 30 19 9 5 1 3 67 14 13368
2017 Operational 19 28 22 16 13 1 1 48 29 11566
2017 Other 35 29 19 10 5 1 2 66 15 10863

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 Executive 29 35 21 9 5 0 1 64 15 4696
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 33 21 12 7 0 1 58 20 31184
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 31 21 12 7 1 2 60 19 83006
2017 Technical 27 33 20 12 6 1 1 61 18 10786
2017 Administrative Support 38 28 16 8 5 1 3 69 14 13372
2017 Operational 24 28 20 14 11 1 1 53 26 11582
2017 Other 36 30 18 10 5 0 1 67 15 10866

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 Executive 21 30 27 14 7 0 0 52 21 4692
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 32 22 11 6 1 1 60 17 31118
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 31 22 12 7 1 2 58 20 82843
2017 Technical 30 33 20 10 6 1 1 64 16 10756
2017 Administrative Support 36 31 17 8 4 1 3 70 13 13338
2017 Operational 31 30 19 10 8 1 2 62 19 11539
2017 Other 37 31 18 8 4 0 1 70 12 10848

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 Executive 67 20 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 4717
2017 Scientific and Professional 48 27 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 31263
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 23 12 5 3 0 2 79 9 83242
2017 Technical 49 28 14 5 3 0 1 78 9 10820
2017 Administrative Support 56 22 12 4 3 0 3 80 8 13413
2017 Operational 38 28 18 9 6 0 1 66 16 11628
2017 Other 63 20 10 4 2 0 2 85 6 10893

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 Executive 80 11 4 2 2 0 1 92 5 4714
2017 Scientific and Professional 70 13 6 4 3 1 3 87 7 31257
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 70 13 6 4 3 1 4 87 7 83235
2017 Technical 69 15 7 3 3 1 2 86 7 10815
2017 Administrative Support 68 13 6 4 4 1 4 86 8 13425
2017 Operational 53 20 11 7 7 1 2 74 15 11615
2017 Other 79 10 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 10900

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 Executive 60 28 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 4712
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 28 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 31236
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 27 9 4 2 0 3 84 6 83196
2017 Technical 48 31 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 10809
2017 Administrative Support 52 26 10 5 3 0 3 81 8 13417
2017 Operational 39 33 15 7 5 1 1 73 12 11617
2017 Other 63 23 7 3 1 0 2 88 4 10879

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 Executive 64 20 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 4709
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 21 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 31253
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 20 9 5 4 0 3 81 10 83199
2017 Technical 54 23 11 6 4 0 1 78 10 10808
2017 Administrative Support 61 18 8 5 4 1 3 82 10 13400
2017 Operational 40 26 14 9 9 1 1 67 19 11611
2017 Other 68 16 6 4 3 0 2 86 7 10885

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 Executive 42 34 16 5 2 0 1 77 7 4709
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 13 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 31209
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 12 5 2 1 0 27 90 4 83152
2017 Technical 53 14 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 10803
2017 Administrative Support 58 6 2 1 1 0 32 94 2 13403
2017 Operational 48 15 7 2 2 1 25 85 6 11590
2017 Other 62 12 5 2 1 0 17 90 4 10873

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 Executive 65 23 8 2 1 0 1 90 3 4684
2017 Scientific and Professional 61 21 8 3 1 0 6 88 4 31110
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 63 18 7 2 1 0 7 88 4 82790
2017 Technical 61 22 8 2 1 0 5 88 4 10751
2017 Administrative Support 66 15 5 2 1 1 9 91 3 13328
2017 Operational 52 25 10 4 3 1 6 83 7 11551
2017 Other 71 15 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 10822

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 Executive 84 9 3 1 1 0 2 95 2 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 17 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 31278
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 61 16 8 5 6 1 4 81 11 83299
2017 Technical 61 19 8 4 4 1 3 83 9 10821
2017 Administrative Support 54 17 10 7 7 1 5 75 15 13433
2017 Operational 59 19 8 4 5 1 4 82 9 11614
2017 Other 62 15 9 6 5 0 3 80 11 10903

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 Executive 63 24 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 4704
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 30 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 31231
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 30 13 5 2 0 3 79 7 83156
2017 Technical 49 31 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 10790
2017 Administrative Support 51 27 12 4 2 0 3 81 7 13401
2017 Operational 48 31 12 4 2 1 2 81 7 11593
2017 Other 55 27 11 3 2 0 2 83 5 10874

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 Executive 5 22 44 21 8 0 0 27 29 4715
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 29 41 15 6 0 0 38 21 31309
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 29 38 14 6 0 0 41 21 83386
2017 Technical 11 32 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 10829
2017 Administrative Support 19 33 32 9 4 0 1 53 14 13458
2017 Operational 12 25 37 16 10 0 0 37 26 11642
2017 Other 20 38 30 9 3 0 0 57 12 10916

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 Executive 10 25 42 17 5 0 0 22 35 4701
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 20 42 22 8 0 0 30 28 31233
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 21 40 20 9 0 0 29 30 83106
2017 Technical 7 18 39 24 12 0 0 36 25 10799
2017 Administrative Support 7 15 36 25 15 0 1 40 23 13382
2017 Operational 11 22 37 19 10 0 1 29 33 11603
2017 Other 6 14 35 27 17 0 1 44 21 10880

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 Executive 41 42 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 4711
2017 Scientific and Professional 23 44 15 9 5 4 0 69 15 31275
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 41 16 8 5 4 0 70 14 83283
2017 Technical 18 39 21 11 7 5 0 59 18 10812
2017 Administrative Support 27 37 16 8 5 5 0 69 14 13426
2017 Operational 14 36 20 13 13 3 0 52 27 11618
2017 Other 29 39 13 8 4 6 1 73 12 10889

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 Executive 25 44 13 12 5 1 0 70 17 4713
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 40 17 15 9 2 0 58 25 31280
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 39 18 14 9 2 0 58 24 83283
2017 Technical 16 37 20 16 10 2 0 53 26 10811
2017 Administrative Support 23 37 17 12 8 3 0 62 20 13447
2017 Operational 9 26 18 19 27 1 0 36 46 11622
2017 Other 28 40 14 10 5 3 0 70 15 10897
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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 Executive 8 92 4705
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 85 31276
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 81 83281
2017 Technical 13 87 10816
2017 Administrative Support 18 82 13425
2017 Operational 21 79 11613
2017 Other 11 89 10886
2014 Executive 7 93 5123
2014 Scientific and Professional 14 86 30136
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 69546
2014 Technical 13 87 10870
2014 Administrative Support 17 83 15336
2014 Operational 18 82 14979
2014 Other 15 85 28732

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 81 19 360
2017 Scientific and Professional 78 22 4719
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 80 20 15409
2017 Technical 73 27 1467
2017 Administrative Support 79 21 2415
2017 Operational 72 28 2482
2017 Other 74 26 1306
2014 Executive 79 21 360
2014 Scientific and Professional 79 21 4154
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 79 21 10965
2014 Technical 72 28 1408
2014 Administrative Support 78 22 2570
2014 Operational 73 27 2756
2014 Other 82 18 4285

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 Executive 64 25 3 5 2 1 0 90 7 290
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 35 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 3707
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 35 5 7 3 1 0 84 11 12329
2017 Technical 43 38 6 8 4 1 1 82 12 1070
2017 Administrative Support 46 35 7 7 3 0 1 82 11 1903
2017 Operational 37 37 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 1811
2017 Other 54 32 3 6 3 0 2 88 9 980
2014 Executive 68 24 2 4 1 0 1 93 5 284
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 32 6 7 3 1 0 83 10 3296
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 51 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 8627
2014 Technical 49 31 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 1006
2014 Administrative Support 48 33 7 8 3 0 1 82 11 2001
2014 Operational 39 36 7 10 6 0 0 76 17 2045
2014 Other 54 31 5 6 3 0 0 86 10 3513
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Compensation

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 Executive 38 29 17 7 5 4 0 40 60 4716
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 24 19 11 12 5 1 31 69 31314
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 31 24 19 11 11 3 1 32 68 83390
2017 Technical 26 23 21 12 14 4 0 27 73 10837
2017 Administrative Support 34 21 17 11 13 3 1 36 64 13466
2017 Operational 24 24 19 12 16 4 1 25 75 11631
2017 Other 32 25 18 9 10 4 2 34 66 10909

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 Executive 11 2692
2017 Scientific and Professional 19 20218
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 21 53828
2017 Technical 21 7359
2017 Administrative Support 27 8163
2017 Operational 24 7809
2017 Other 31 6578

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 Executive 27 2692
2017 Scientific and Professional 38 20218
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 53828
2017 Technical 32 7359
2017 Administrative Support 27 8163
2017 Operational 31 7809
2017 Other 44 6578

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 Executive 10 2692
2017 Scientific and Professional 17 20218
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 53828
2017 Technical 16 7359
2017 Administrative Support 22 8163
2017 Operational 16 7809
2017 Other 22 6578

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 Executive 39 2692
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 20218
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 53828
2017 Technical 58 7359
2017 Administrative Support 34 8163
2017 Operational 63 7809
2017 Other 35 6578

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 Executive 3 2692
2017 Scientific and Professional 8 20218
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 53828
2017 Technical 6 7359
2017 Administrative Support 6 8163
2017 Operational 6 7809
2017 Other 2 6578

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 53 2692
2017 Scientific and Professional 45 20218
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 53828
2017 Technical 39 7359
2017 Administrative Support 45 8163
2017 Operational 33 7809
2017 Other 34 6578

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 Executive 15 49 19 8 3 7 2649
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 46 20 11 5 14 19922
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 50 18 9 4 12 52913
2017 Technical 6 37 18 12 5 21 7251
2017 Administrative Support 7 51 16 9 4 12 7911
2017 Operational 7 43 16 11 4 20 7559
2017 Other 11 56 15 8 2 8 6481

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 Executive 20 24 13 14 15 1 13 50 34 2707
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 21 16 19 25 2 8 33 49 20349
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 21 16 17 24 2 10 36 46 54197
2017 Technical 8 20 17 19 26 2 8 31 50 7414
2017 Administrative Support 14 23 17 15 21 2 9 41 40 8233
2017 Operational 7 19 17 17 31 2 7 28 53 7876
2017 Other 24 25 13 14 14 2 7 54 32 6626

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 Executive 4 8 11 17 36 4 20 16 69 2705
2017 Scientific and Professional 3 9 12 18 47 3 9 13 74 20346
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 3 10 12 17 47 2 9 15 72 54175
2017 Technical 3 10 14 18 46 3 7 14 71 7411
2017 Administrative Support 5 12 13 17 45 2 7 18 68 8229
2017 Operational 3 11 15 15 44 3 9 16 67 7862
2017 Other 8 14 12 16 30 4 15 28 57 6623
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