2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 105. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 42 3 7 2 0 0 87 9 26228
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 47 5 12 5 0 0 78 17 55656
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 49 5 12 5 0 0 77 18 57515
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 47 5 11 5 0 0 78 17 31969
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 43 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 14470
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 47 6 11 4 0 0 79 16 68606
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 48 6 13 5 0 0 77 18 53989
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 46 5 11 5 0 0 78 17 40563
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 44 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 24876
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 47 5 10 3 0 0 82 14 77856
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 47 5 11 4 0 0 81 15 46171
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 45 4 10 4 0 0 82 13 46862
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 45 4 8 2 0 0 85 10 27120
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 47 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 58297
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 47 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 36615
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 45 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 40226

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 15 2 2 1 0 1 96 2 26205
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 69 22 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 55556
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 24 5 3 1 1 1 91 5 57359
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 25 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 31884
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 79 15 2 1 1 0 1 95 2 14469
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 69 22 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 68604
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 23 5 3 1 1 1 91 5 53969
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 25 5 3 2 1 1 91 5 40556
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 78 16 2 2 1 0 1 95 3 24878
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 71 20 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 77832
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 69 21 4 3 1 1 1 91 4 46168
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 69 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 46859
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 76 17 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 27112
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 20 3 3 1 0 1 92 5 58228
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 69 21 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 36573
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 69 22 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 40164

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 15 4 4 2 0 1 91 6 26200
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 19 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 55627
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 21 6 7 3 0 1 84 10 57465
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 21 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 31958
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 15 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 14471
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 20 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 68577
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 61 21 6 7 4 0 1 84 10 53952
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 62 21 6 6 3 0 2 85 9 40544
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 15 4 5 2 0 2 89 7 24868
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 18 5 6 3 0 1 86 10 77798
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 64 19 5 6 4 0 2 85 10 46141
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 19 5 6 3 0 2 86 9 46847
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 71 16 4 5 2 0 1 88 8 27096
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 18 5 7 4 0 1 85 11 58253
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 19 5 6 3 0 1 86 10 36587
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 19 4 6 3 0 2 87 9 40199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 26204
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 36 8 12 7 0 0 74 19 55597
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 36 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 57467
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 36 7 11 8 0 0 74 19 31940
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 33 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 14462
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 35 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 68573
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 36 7 12 8 0 0 73 19 53940
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 35 7 10 7 0 0 76 18 40539
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 36 7 8 4 0 0 80 13 24839
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 37 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 77675
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 37 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 46064
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 37 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 46755

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 39 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 26217
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 40 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 55632
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 40 12 16 9 0 0 63 24 57474
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 40 11 13 8 0 1 67 22 31941
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 39 10 12 4 0 1 74 16 14470
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 39 13 16 9 0 0 62 25 68596
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 39 12 16 10 0 0 62 26 53958
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 39 12 14 9 0 1 65 23 40536
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 40 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 24868
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 41 12 13 7 0 1 67 20 77790
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 41 13 13 7 0 1 67 21 46139
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 41 12 11 6 0 1 70 17 46831
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 41 12 12 5 0 1 71 17 27121
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 42 13 14 7 0 1 66 21 58300
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 43 13 14 7 0 1 66 21 36621
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 42 13 11 6 0 1 69 18 40237

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 26200
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 39 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 55592
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 57429
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 37 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 31938
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 14473
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 68609
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 53991
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 40564
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 35 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 24857
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 37 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 77779
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 46129
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 35 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 46809
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 27135
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 42 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 58304
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 42 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 36623
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 40229

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 36 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 26184
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 55554
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 38 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 57385
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 31911
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 36 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 14470
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 68576
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 53964
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 36 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 40535
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 24858
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 40 8 6 4 0 0 83 9 77822
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 46154
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 37 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 46846
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 40 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 27137
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 43 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 58314
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 43 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 36634
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 40254

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 32 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 26145
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 37 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 55476
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 39 8 8 4 0 0 80 11 57298
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 38 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 31863
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 14461
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 38 9 8 3 0 0 79 11 68550
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 39 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 53944
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 38 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 40537

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 29 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 26186
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 33 11 9 7 0 0 74 16 55553
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 34 11 10 8 0 0 72 18 57401
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 11 9 7 0 1 74 15 31914
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 30 11 5 3 1 2 80 8 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 34 13 9 7 0 1 71 16 68582
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 34 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 53961
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 35 13 10 7 0 1 71 17 40531
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 33 11 5 3 1 1 81 8 24864
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 36 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 77810
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 11 9 7 0 1 73 16 46149
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 37 12 9 6 0 1 73 15 46852

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 20 12 7 6 4 15 69 16 26177
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 24 11 10 11 2 9 64 24 55549
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 24 11 11 13 1 10 61 27 57402
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 23 11 11 13 1 13 60 28 31896
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 20 12 7 6 4 15 69 15 14469
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 24 11 11 12 2 8 63 25 68585
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 24 11 12 14 1 10 59 29 53977
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 24 11 11 14 1 12 59 29 40555
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 22 11 8 7 4 12 68 19 24860
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 24 10 12 12 2 8 63 26 77804
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 24 10 12 15 1 9 59 31 46144
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 23 9 11 15 1 12 60 30 46838
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 22 11 8 7 4 11 70 18 27112
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 25 9 12 11 2 7 65 25 58254
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 24 8 12 14 1 8 62 29 36598
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 24 8 11 14 1 10 63 29 40217

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 43 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 26213
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 55608
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 44 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 57469
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 43 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 31949
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 43 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 14474
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 45 13 9 6 0 0 73 15 68615
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 44 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 53991
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 44 11 8 5 0 0 77 13 40558
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 39 12 7 4 0 0 78 10 24852
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 41 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 77755
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 42 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 46117
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 40 10 7 5 0 0 79 11 46796
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 27047
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 43 12 9 5 0 0 75 13 58037
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 43 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 36383
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 40 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 39952

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 36 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 26204
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 35 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 55586
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 35 16 15 12 0 0 57 27 57460
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 36 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 31930
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 37 15 9 4 1 0 72 13 14471
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 35 18 15 11 0 0 56 27 68583
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 35 17 16 12 0 0 54 29 53973
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 36 17 15 11 0 0 57 26 40564
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 39 15 9 5 1 0 70 15 24875
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 38 16 15 10 0 0 59 25 77855
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 36 16 16 12 0 0 55 28 46171
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 37 16 15 12 0 0 57 26 46890

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 41 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 26189
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 42 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 55592
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 43 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 57426
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 42 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 31918

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 37 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 26186
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 40 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 55561
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 11 57400
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 31889
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 38 10 4 2 1 0 85 6 14469
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 41 12 6 4 1 0 77 10 68591
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 41 12 6 4 1 0 77 11 53962
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 40 11 5 3 1 0 80 9 40550
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 41 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 24872
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 42 12 6 3 1 0 78 10 77850
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 43 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 46162
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 41 10 5 3 1 0 81 9 46870
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 39 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 27110
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 40 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 58266
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 40 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 36596
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 38 9 5 4 1 0 83 8 40204

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 38 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 26178
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 37 15 11 10 0 0 64 22 55550
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 37 15 13 11 0 0 61 24 57418
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 14 12 11 0 0 63 23 31886

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 26150
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 55487
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 57332
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 32 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 31875
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 27 7 2 1 0 0 91 2 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 57 30 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 68581
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 29 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 53956
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 27 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 40523
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 31 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 24864
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 77856
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 31 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 46164
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 28 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 46861

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 37 14 9 4 1 1 72 14 26125
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 39 13 13 9 0 0 66 21 55420
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 40 12 13 9 0 0 66 21 57271
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 39 12 11 8 0 0 68 20 31849
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 39 16 11 6 1 1 67 17 14472
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 40 14 15 10 0 0 60 25 68604
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 40 13 15 11 0 0 61 26 53989
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 41 12 14 10 0 0 64 24 40556
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 38 14 10 6 1 1 70 15 24850
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 39 13 12 8 0 0 66 20 77800
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 40 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 46129
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 39 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 46824

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 33 14 8 4 0 1 73 12 26135
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 34 15 11 8 0 0 65 19 55442
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 35 15 11 8 0 0 65 20 57291
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 35 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 31864
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 35 16 9 5 1 1 70 14 14469
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 68608
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 15 13 10 0 0 62 22 53980
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 36 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 40550

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 37 11 5 2 0 1 81 8 26136
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 38 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 55437
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 38 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 57299
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 19 31854
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 39 12 5 2 1 1 80 8 14467
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 68593
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 37 16 13 8 0 0 63 21 53964
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 38 15 12 8 0 0 65 19 40546
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 38 11 5 2 1 1 82 7 24851
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 41 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 77739
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 46109
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 13 9 5 0 0 74 14 46784

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 26116
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 55414
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 57255
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 39 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 31783
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 14462
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 68582
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 40 12 7 4 0 0 77 10 53952
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 40525
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 24874
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 77849
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 42 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 46173
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 41 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 46864
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 27125
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 58288
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 36613
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 40 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 40234

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 32 9 3 1 0 2 86 4 26223
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 36 15 6 3 0 1 75 10 55634
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 36 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 57506
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 34 18 9 6 0 2 66 15 31942
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 31 10 3 2 0 1 86 4 14473
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 35 16 6 4 0 1 73 10 68615
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 35 20 8 5 0 1 66 14 53986
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 33 20 9 6 0 1 64 16 40569
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 33 12 4 2 0 1 81 6 24870
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 35 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 77816
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 34 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 46166
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 33 21 10 7 0 1 62 17 46868
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 36 15 5 2 0 1 77 8 27115
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 36 20 9 5 0 1 65 15 58273
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 34 23 12 7 0 1 58 19 36617
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 33 23 12 8 0 1 57 20 40231

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 14 31 24 18 2 6 45 21 26103
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 23 35 18 8 1 3 27 36 55392
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 27 37 15 6 1 2 21 41 57241
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 28 37 14 6 1 2 20 42 31776
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 16 32 25 16 2 5 43 23 14441
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 26 36 17 7 1 2 25 38 68491
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 30 36 14 5 1 1 19 44 53884
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 31 36 13 4 0 2 18 45 40480
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 18 32 23 14 2 4 39 27 24785
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 26 35 17 7 1 2 25 39 77672
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 30 35 14 5 1 2 19 45 46061
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 31 35 13 5 0 2 18 46 46729
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 20 33 23 12 2 3 37 28 27061
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 28 35 17 6 1 2 23 41 58197
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 32 36 13 4 0 1 18 46 36548
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 33 35 13 4 0 1 17 47 40160

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 11 21 23 29 5 6 59 18 26042
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 19 28 21 14 2 4 37 33 55245
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 22 30 20 10 2 3 31 37 57091
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 22 31 19 10 2 3 31 37 31695
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 12 22 24 24 6 6 54 21 14422
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 21 29 21 11 2 3 34 36 68445
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 24 31 19 8 2 2 28 40 53835
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 25 32 18 8 2 2 27 41 40450
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 14 23 24 22 5 5 51 23 24773
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 20 28 22 13 2 3 37 33 77601
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 22 30 20 9 2 3 31 38 46022
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 23 31 19 9 2 3 29 38 46654
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 15 24 26 20 4 4 50 23 27031
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 21 29 22 11 2 2 34 36 58118
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 23 31 20 8 1 2 29 39 36476
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 24 31 19 8 1 2 28 40 40091

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 16 26 19 18 5 7 42 28 26068
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 23 29 17 9 2 5 27 42 55298
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 26 30 14 6 1 3 21 48 57220
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 26 29 14 7 1 4 21 48 31770
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 17 25 19 17 5 7 41 30 14415
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 25 28 15 8 2 3 24 46 68453
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 27 27 13 6 1 3 19 52 53845
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 27 27 13 6 1 3 19 53 40458
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 19 27 18 14 4 6 36 34 24767
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 24 29 16 8 2 4 26 44 77579
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 26 29 14 6 1 3 22 48 46011
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 27 28 14 6 1 3 21 49 46653
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 19 28 19 13 4 5 36 33 27025
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 25 29 17 7 2 3 25 44 58107
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 25 30 16 6 1 3 23 46 36483
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 26 30 15 6 1 3 22 47 40089

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 6 19 29 32 3 8 69 10 25971
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 14 30 28 15 1 5 45 23 55120
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 19 35 23 9 1 3 34 30 56957
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 36 21 8 1 3 30 32 31629
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 6 20 31 30 3 7 68 10 14390
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 15 32 28 13 1 3 43 23 68297
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 35 23 8 1 2 32 32 53727
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 22 36 21 7 1 2 29 34 40320
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 9 24 29 25 2 6 59 15 24743
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 15 32 27 13 1 4 42 25 77493
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 35 22 8 1 3 32 32 45957
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 22 35 20 7 1 3 29 35 46583
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 10 25 31 23 2 5 59 15 27009
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 17 33 27 11 1 3 39 26 58080
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 21 36 22 7 1 2 31 32 36480
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 23 37 20 7 0 2 28 35 40074

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 10 20 24 29 4 9 60 17 26028
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 21 27 18 12 1 4 31 39 55316
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 26 29 14 7 1 3 22 48 57179
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 27 29 13 6 1 3 21 49 31770
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 11 21 23 26 4 8 56 20 14412
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 24 28 16 9 1 3 27 44 68451
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 28 27 13 6 1 2 19 53 53869
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 29 27 12 5 1 2 17 55 40452
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 14 24 22 21 3 7 48 25 24775
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 22 28 18 10 1 3 30 41 77631
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 27 29 13 6 1 2 20 50 46067
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 28 28 12 5 1 2 18 53 46717
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 13 24 26 21 3 6 52 22 27004
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 23 29 19 10 1 3 30 40 58106
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 28 29 14 6 1 2 21 49 36474
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 29 29 13 5 0 2 18 52 40090

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 11 19 19 26 9 9 56 22 26062
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 18 26 21 14 3 5 39 33 55323
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 20 28 22 11 2 4 35 35 57178
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 21 29 22 10 1 5 33 36 31768
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 11 18 21 24 10 8 55 22 14418
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 17 26 24 15 2 5 42 30 68406
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 18 29 24 11 2 4 37 32 53829
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 20 29 23 11 2 4 36 33 40432
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 13 21 22 22 7 8 51 24 24752
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 18 26 23 15 2 5 41 31 77560
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 19 29 23 11 2 5 37 33 45974
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 20 29 23 11 1 5 36 33 46619
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 17 22 20 18 6 6 44 31 27055
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 22 26 20 11 2 4 33 39 58160
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 28 20 9 1 3 30 40 36512
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 28 20 9 1 4 30 40 40109

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 14 27 19 20 6 7 44 25 26081
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 22 31 16 9 2 4 26 40 55339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 25 33 13 6 2 3 20 46 57216
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 26 32 12 6 2 3 19 47 31764
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 15 27 19 19 6 6 43 27 14425
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 23 31 15 8 2 3 25 42 68473
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 26 31 13 6 2 2 19 48 53864
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 27 32 12 5 2 3 18 49 40431
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 13 4 3 2 1 4 90 5 26197
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 69 15 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 55614
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 17 6 4 3 0 3 87 7 57480
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 17 7 4 3 0 4 87 7 31937
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 12 4 3 2 0 4 91 5 14476
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 15 5 4 3 0 3 89 7 68624
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 69 16 5 4 3 0 3 88 7 53986
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 69 15 5 3 2 0 4 88 6 40556
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 13 5 4 2 1 4 89 6 24875
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 69 15 5 4 3 0 3 87 8 77726
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 16 6 4 3 0 4 87 8 46113
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 16 5 4 2 0 4 88 6 46838
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 13 5 4 4 1 6 86 8 27116
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 14 5 5 4 1 6 85 9 58273
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 13 5 4 4 1 7 86 9 36609
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 14 5 4 3 0 7 87 7 40221

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 27 12 6 4 8 7 74 12 26204
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 30 16 11 9 5 4 60 23 55603
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 32 16 12 10 4 3 59 24 57452
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 34 16 11 9 3 3 62 21 31921
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 27 12 6 3 7 6 76 11 14477
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 31 16 11 8 4 3 62 21 68625
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 33 15 11 9 3 2 63 21 53988
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 34 15 10 8 3 2 66 18 40554

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 27 7 6 3 1 0 83 10 26190
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 30 10 10 8 1 0 71 19 55606
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 32 10 11 9 1 0 70 19 57450
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 32 10 9 8 1 0 73 17 31924
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 27 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 14476
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 30 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 68626
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 31 10 10 8 1 0 71 19 53975
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 31 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 40542

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 32 10 8 3 2 1 79 11 26181
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 34 14 15 9 1 1 62 24 55584
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 36 14 14 9 1 1 62 24 57425
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 37 13 13 9 1 1 64 23 31900
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 36 9 8 3 3 1 78 12 14480
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 38 13 15 7 1 1 64 23 68623
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 39 13 14 7 1 1 64 22 53982
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 40 13 13 7 1 1 66 21 40565
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 35 11 10 4 3 1 73 15 24888
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 37 13 15 8 2 1 64 23 77849
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 37 13 15 9 1 1 62 24 46191
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 38 13 14 8 1 1 65 22 46875
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 37 11 10 4 3 1 74 15 27129
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 37 13 15 8 2 1 63 23 58292
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 38 13 15 9 2 1 63 24 36607
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 38 12 14 8 2 1 65 22 40241

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 25 11 7 4 17 2 74 13 26192
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 28 15 14 12 8 1 55 28 55591
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 29 15 14 13 7 1 55 29 57456
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 29 15 13 12 7 1 56 27 31933
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 26 12 8 4 14 2 71 14 14479
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 28 16 14 11 7 1 55 28 68614
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 28 16 14 11 6 1 55 27 53973
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 29 16 13 10 6 2 58 25 40562
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 26 13 9 6 11 1 68 17 24870
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 27 15 14 12 6 1 56 28 77804
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 27 15 14 13 5 1 55 29 46141
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 27 15 13 12 5 1 58 26 46808
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 28 12 9 5 11 1 70 16 27126
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 28 15 14 11 7 1 57 27 58275
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 28 15 14 12 5 1 56 28 36599
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 29 14 13 11 5 1 59 26 40209

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 20 15 11 7 26 3 54 25 26185
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 19 18 18 16 15 2 36 42 55590
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 22 18 19 16 13 2 37 41 57436
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 25 19 18 14 12 3 41 37 31921
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 20 16 12 7 23 3 51 27 14475
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 19 19 20 17 13 2 34 44 68602
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 22 19 19 16 11 2 37 41 53982
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 25 20 18 14 10 2 42 36 40559

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 30 6 5 2 0 0 88 7 26172
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 39 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 55554
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 40 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 57388
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 40 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 31836
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 32 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 14469
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 40 10 8 4 0 0 79 12 68588
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 53962
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 11 40542
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 32 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 26209
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 55634
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 37 12 10 6 1 0 71 16 57498
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 13 9 7 0 0 72 16 31952
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 32 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 14475
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 72 15 68627
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 36 12 10 7 1 0 71 16 53995
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 40574
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 35 11 8 4 1 1 76 12 24868
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 37 12 10 7 0 0 70 17 77818
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 37 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 46153
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 37 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 46860
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 35 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 27114
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 36 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 58290
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 36 13 12 9 1 0 65 21 36610
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 35 13 11 9 1 1 66 21 40245

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 26 8 4 2 2 1 86 6 26215
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 31 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 55614
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 32 12 7 5 2 1 74 13 57479
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 32 13 7 5 2 1 74 13 31946
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 26 8 4 2 2 1 86 6 14475
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 31 12 7 5 2 1 75 12 68622
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 32 13 7 6 2 1 73 13 53993
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 32 13 7 5 2 1 74 12 40566
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 29 10 5 3 3 1 82 8 24873
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 32 12 8 6 2 1 74 14 77792
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 32 13 8 6 2 0 72 15 46149
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 33 13 8 6 2 1 73 14 46835
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 30 10 6 3 3 1 80 10 27117
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 31 13 9 7 3 0 71 16 58289
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 32 13 9 8 2 0 70 17 36613
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 32 13 9 7 2 0 70 16 40241

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 28 8 5 2 1 1 84 8 26195
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 33 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 55594
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 57466
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 31931
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 29 8 5 2 1 1 84 8 14477
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 34 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 68611
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 73 16 53993
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 40558
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 32 9 7 4 1 1 79 11 24846
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 77733
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 36 11 10 7 1 0 71 17 46127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 36 11 10 7 1 0 73 16 46809
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 33 10 8 4 1 1 77 13 27115
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 34 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 58287
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 36 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 36587
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 36 11 10 9 1 0 70 19 40213

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 83 9 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 26192
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 78 12 4 1 2 0 2 93 3 55565
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 77 13 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 57411
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 76 13 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 31875
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 82 9 2 1 1 0 3 95 3 14470
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 78 12 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 68617
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 77 13 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 53973
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 75 13 4 2 2 0 4 92 4 40549
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 10 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 24863
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 77 12 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 77764
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 76 12 4 2 2 0 4 91 4 46118
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 76 12 4 2 2 0 4 92 4 46832
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 80 8 3 2 2 0 4 93 4 27092
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 78 9 3 2 3 0 5 91 5 58231
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 77 8 3 2 3 0 6 92 5 36593
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 77 9 3 2 2 0 6 92 4 40209

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 18 6 4 3 5 8 85 7 26151
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 23 8 5 6 3 6 79 13 55557
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 25 8 6 6 2 5 79 13 57418
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 25 8 4 5 3 6 80 11 31885
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 19 7 3 3 5 10 84 7 14477
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 23 9 5 7 3 7 77 13 68622
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 24 9 6 7 3 5 77 13 53991
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 24 9 5 6 3 7 79 12 40562
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 24 10 6 5 3 5 77 12 24857
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 26 9 7 8 2 4 73 17 77854
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 27 9 7 8 2 4 75 16 46154
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 27 9 6 7 2 5 77 14 46862

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 23 6 4 2 1 1 87 6 26176
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 27 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 55573
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 28 8 6 6 1 0 79 12 57425
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 29 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 31905

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 21 7 3 2 2 0 88 5 26191
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 25 10 4 5 1 0 80 10 55581
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 26 11 5 6 2 0 78 11 57471
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 27 12 5 6 2 0 78 10 31924

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 24 7 4 3 0 0 85 7 26159
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 27 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 55518
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 28 11 7 6 0 0 75 14 57401
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 28 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 31845
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 26 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 30 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 68597
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 30 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 53963
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 30 11 7 6 0 0 76 12 40535
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 37 14 7 3 5 7 73 11 1068
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 36 15 10 5 3 6 67 17 8454
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 36 14 11 6 3 6 66 19 17281
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 14 10 6 2 5 68 17 11381
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 33 15 6 3 6 6 72 11 478
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 35 16 11 6 3 6 65 18 9317
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 36 15 11 6 3 5 66 18 15488
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 36 14 10 6 2 5 69 16 14370

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 28 9 3 2 10 1 84 6 26205
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 32 16 10 8 7 0 64 19 55628
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 32 18 12 10 6 0 58 23 57489
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 33 18 11 10 6 0 59 22 31957
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 28 9 4 2 10 1 82 7 14462
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 33 16 10 8 8 0 63 19 68574
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 33 18 12 9 7 0 58 22 53984
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 33 18 11 9 7 0 59 21 40538
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 31 15 6 4 8 1 72 11 24833
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 31 19 11 9 7 0 58 22 77750
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 30 20 12 12 7 0 53 26 46126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 30 20 12 11 7 1 54 24 46847

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 30 11 5 3 5 1 79 9 26199
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 32 17 14 11 3 0 56 26 55610
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 32 19 16 13 2 0 51 30 57470
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 32 19 15 13 2 0 52 29 31945
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 30 12 6 4 5 1 77 10 14459
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 32 19 15 11 3 0 54 26 68577
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 31 20 16 13 2 0 49 30 53979
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 31 20 16 13 2 0 50 29 40548
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 33 16 8 5 3 0 69 14 24833
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 32 20 14 13 2 0 52 28 77695
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 30 20 16 16 2 0 46 33 46093
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 30 20 15 15 2 0 48 31 46790
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 34 15 8 5 5 1 71 13 27123
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 33 19 14 13 3 0 54 27 58268
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 32 19 16 15 2 0 49 31 36606
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 32 18 15 15 2 0 51 31 40205

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 29 14 8 4 10 1 70 14 26176
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 29 20 17 13 5 0 47 32 55557
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 29 21 19 15 4 0 43 35 57443
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 30 21 18 14 4 0 44 34 31925
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 30 15 9 5 10 1 68 16 14454
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 28 21 18 13 5 0 45 33 68555
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 28 21 20 15 5 0 41 37 53967
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 28 22 19 14 4 0 42 35 40538
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 34 18 13 6 9 0 59 21 24849
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 31 21 19 12 6 0 45 33 77751
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 29 21 21 15 5 0 40 37 46137
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 30 22 20 14 5 0 42 36 46846
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 34 18 13 6 10 1 59 21 27100
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 31 20 21 14 6 0 43 36 58244
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 30 20 22 15 5 0 39 39 36609
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 31 20 21 15 4 0 41 38 40217

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 28 13 8 6 9 0 71 15 26200
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 26 17 15 16 6 0 48 33 55609
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 27 18 16 18 5 0 45 36 57485
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 28 18 14 17 5 0 48 33 31944
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 27 14 8 6 10 0 68 17 14458
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 25 19 16 17 6 0 45 35 68578
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 26 19 17 18 6 0 42 37 53965
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 27 19 15 16 6 0 46 34 40540
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 31 17 11 8 10 0 61 21 24854
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 28 19 16 15 7 0 46 34 77764
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 28 19 17 17 7 0 43 37 46141
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 29 19 15 16 6 0 46 33 46851
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 31 17 11 7 12 0 60 21 27111
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 28 19 17 16 9 0 44 36 58257
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 28 18 17 17 8 0 43 37 36624
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 30 18 16 16 6 0 46 34 40228

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 32 13 10 5 7 1 70 16 26175
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 31 18 18 15 3 0 48 34 55567
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 31 18 20 16 3 0 45 37 57416
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 33 18 18 15 3 0 48 34 31878
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 33 14 10 5 6 1 68 16 14451
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 30 19 19 15 3 0 46 35 68572
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 30 19 21 16 3 0 43 38 53934
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 33 19 19 14 2 0 47 34 40520
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 36 16 14 7 4 0 61 23 24838
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 33 18 20 14 3 0 46 35 77678
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 32 18 22 16 2 0 43 38 46106
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 34 18 19 14 2 0 47 34 46827
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 38 15 14 6 4 0 64 21 27115
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 35 16 21 13 2 0 48 35 58247
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 35 16 22 14 2 0 47 36 36599
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 37 16 20 13 2 0 50 33 40218
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 40 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 26173
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 41 17 10 6 1 0 66 16 55535
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 41 18 12 6 1 0 63 18 57407
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 41 18 11 6 1 0 64 17 31919
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 39 12 5 2 3 0 80 7 14478
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 41 18 10 6 1 0 65 16 68622
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 40 19 11 7 2 0 63 18 53995
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 41 18 10 6 2 0 65 17 40559
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 41 13 7 3 2 0 76 10 24863
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 42 17 10 5 1 0 67 16 77739
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 41 18 12 7 1 0 63 19 46105
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 42 17 10 6 1 0 66 17 46839

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 36 8 3 1 3 1 88 4 26146
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 42 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 55483
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 43 13 5 3 3 0 79 7 57327
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 42 13 4 2 3 1 80 7 31876
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 35 9 3 1 4 1 87 3 14469
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 42 12 5 2 3 0 81 7 68581
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 42 11 5 2 3 1 81 7 53986
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 41 11 4 2 3 1 83 6 40547
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 38 11 4 1 4 1 83 6 24828
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 41 14 6 2 4 1 77 8 77712
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 41 14 6 3 3 1 77 9 46103
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 40 13 5 2 3 1 78 8 46825

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 32 10 7 3 4 1 78 11 26146
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 38 12 8 5 3 1 73 14 55490
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 38 12 9 5 2 1 73 14 57351
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 12 7 5 2 1 75 13 31870
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 31 9 6 3 4 2 80 10 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 38 11 8 4 3 1 76 12 68611
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 11 8 5 3 1 75 13 53983
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 38 11 7 4 2 1 78 11 40547
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 33 10 7 4 5 1 77 12 24824
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 36 12 9 5 4 1 73 14 77675
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 37 12 9 6 3 1 72 16 46086
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 36 11 8 5 3 1 75 13 46788
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 34 12 9 5 5 1 73 14 27122
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 36 13 11 7 4 1 67 19 58261
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 37 12 10 7 4 1 69 18 36603
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 36 12 8 6 4 1 72 16 40206

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 31 18 10 4 8 2 65 15 26166
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 34 20 11 7 4 1 60 19 55525
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 35 20 11 7 4 1 60 19 57382
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 35 19 10 6 4 1 63 17 31903
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 30 19 9 4 9 2 64 15 14467
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 34 20 11 6 5 1 61 18 68601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 35 19 11 6 4 1 61 18 53977
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 35 19 9 6 4 1 64 16 40547
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 33 21 11 5 8 2 59 18 24820
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 35 21 12 7 5 1 56 21 77737
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 36 21 12 8 5 1 57 21 46130
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 35 21 11 7 5 1 59 19 46836

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 25 14 8 6 15 4 65 17 26149
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 25 17 15 15 9 2 47 34 55497
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 24 18 17 17 8 2 43 37 57361
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 26 18 14 14 7 3 49 32 31872
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 24 15 9 7 15 4 62 19 14469
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 24 18 16 16 9 2 44 36 68603
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 23 18 17 18 8 2 41 39 53989
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 26 17 15 14 7 2 49 32 40537
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 24 18 10 8 16 4 55 23 24848
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 23 18 17 16 11 3 42 37 77781
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 22 18 18 18 9 2 39 40 46143
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 25 19 15 14 8 3 46 34 46858

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 15 5 3 1 3 7 90 4 26182
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 6 55579
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 22 8 5 3 1 4 83 8 57475
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 22 9 4 2 1 5 83 7 31943
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 14 5 2 1 3 8 90 4 14471
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 20 8 4 2 2 5 85 7 68613
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 22 9 4 3 1 4 83 8 53988
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 21 9 4 2 1 5 84 7 40554

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 14 3 2 1 3 3 94 3 26180
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 19 6 2 2 2 2 90 4 55562
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 64 21 6 2 2 2 3 89 4 57435
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 21 7 2 1 2 3 89 4 31922
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 13 4 2 1 4 4 93 3 14470
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 20 5 2 2 3 3 90 4 68594
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 21 6 2 2 2 3 89 4 53974
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 62 21 7 2 1 3 4 89 4 40559
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 15 5 2 1 2 3 92 3 24851
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 19 6 2 1 2 3 89 4 77759
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 20 7 2 1 2 3 88 4 46136
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 19 7 2 1 2 3 90 3 46828
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 70 16 5 2 1 2 3 91 4 27128
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 66 18 7 3 2 2 3 88 4 58281
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 66 19 7 3 1 2 3 89 4 36611
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 19 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 40222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 31 13 8 4 6 1 74 13 26173
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 32 16 15 13 2 0 55 29 55534
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 33 17 17 14 2 0 52 31 57414
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 34 18 15 12 2 1 55 27 31920
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 30 14 9 5 7 2 70 15 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 30 17 17 14 2 0 51 32 68605
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 31 18 18 15 2 0 49 33 53970
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 33 18 15 12 2 1 53 28 40547
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 32 16 11 7 4 1 65 18 24853
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 33 17 16 13 1 0 54 29 77816
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 33 17 16 14 1 0 52 30 46144
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 34 17 14 12 1 0 56 26 46837
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 36 16 11 6 4 1 66 17 27109
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 35 17 16 12 1 0 54 28 58264
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 35 17 17 13 1 0 52 30 36593
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 36 18 15 12 1 0 54 28 40241

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 28 12 10 7 7 5 67 19 26166
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 28 14 17 19 2 2 49 36 55552
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 26 15 18 22 2 2 43 41 57422
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 25 16 17 21 2 4 43 40 31929
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 26 13 11 10 7 6 62 24 14473
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 26 15 18 22 2 1 43 42 68614
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 25 15 19 24 2 2 39 45 53992
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 24 17 17 22 2 4 40 42 40552
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 29 16 14 12 4 3 55 28 24855
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 28 15 18 21 2 1 45 40 77806
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 26 15 19 24 1 2 41 44 46147
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 25 16 18 23 1 4 40 43 46815
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 37 13 11 8 4 2 66 20 27088
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 34 13 16 16 1 1 53 34 58231
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 31 14 18 20 1 1 46 40 36598
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 28 15 18 22 1 3 42 42 40189

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 34 16 7 4 7 1 70 12 26160
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 35 21 12 8 4 0 56 22 55556
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 36 22 13 9 4 0 55 23 57445
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 36 21 12 8 4 0 57 21 31927

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 30 9 3 1 5 1 86 4 26160
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 35 16 5 4 4 1 75 9 55537
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 37 17 5 4 4 1 74 9 57397
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 16 4 3 4 1 76 8 31876
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 27 8 2 1 5 1 88 4 14460
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 34 14 4 2 5 1 79 7 68600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 36 15 4 3 4 1 77 8 53965
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 37 14 4 3 4 1 78 7 40532

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 33 6 3 1 2 0 90 4 26184
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 40 12 6 3 2 0 78 10 55545
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 42 14 7 4 2 0 75 11 57415
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 41 14 6 3 2 0 76 9 31899
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 30 7 3 1 2 0 88 4 14467
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 37 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 68620
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 14 7 4 3 0 75 11 53982
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 39 14 5 3 3 0 77 9 40559
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 36 10 4 2 3 0 83 6 24855
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 39 15 7 5 3 0 72 12 77725
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 40 17 8 6 3 0 68 14 46123
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 39 17 7 6 3 0 69 13 46831

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 26194
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 55562
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 76 12 57444
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 39 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 31931
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 26 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 14460
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 37 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 68589
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 38 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 53953
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 38 11 7 5 0 0 77 11 40516
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 24829
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 40 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 77682
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 40 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 46035
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 39 13 8 6 0 0 72 14 46719
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 27118
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 41 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 58259
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 42 14 9 7 0 0 69 17 36585
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 40 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 40190

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 29 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 26163
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 33 17 9 7 1 0 66 17 55535
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 33 19 11 9 1 0 61 21 57389
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 33 17 11 9 1 0 62 21 31896
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 32 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 14475
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 36 17 11 7 1 0 65 18 68626
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 35 19 13 9 1 0 59 23 53995
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 35 17 12 10 1 0 60 22 40566
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 34 13 6 3 1 0 77 9 24854
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 36 19 10 6 1 0 65 17 77771
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 35 20 12 9 1 0 59 20 46122
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 35 19 11 9 1 0 61 20 46820

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 32 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 26176
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 36 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 55545
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 17 12 8 0 0 62 20 57428
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 31902
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 34 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 37 17 12 7 0 0 65 19 68613
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 37 18 13 9 0 0 60 22 53983
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 36 17 13 9 0 0 62 22 40549
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 24843
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 39 17 11 6 0 0 66 18 77685
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 38 18 13 8 0 0 61 21 46090
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 38 17 12 8 0 0 62 20 46779
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 38 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 27123
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 41 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 58257
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 40 16 13 8 0 0 64 20 36604
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 39 14 12 8 0 0 65 20 40201

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 23 17 9 5 6 1 68 15 26192
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 26 18 12 10 4 1 57 23 55551
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 27 19 13 11 4 0 56 24 57416
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 27 17 10 9 4 1 61 21 31876
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 24 17 9 6 5 1 65 16 14473
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 25 19 14 11 4 0 55 25 68629
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 26 19 13 11 4 1 54 26 53992
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 27 18 11 9 4 1 61 21 40538
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 24 17 10 7 5 1 63 19 24846
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 26 18 13 11 4 0 56 25 77754
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 27 18 13 10 5 0 57 25 46118
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 28 17 10 8 4 1 63 20 46795
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 27 17 12 7 6 1 62 20 27117
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 28 18 14 10 5 0 56 25 58254
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 30 17 13 9 5 1 58 24 36594
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 30 15 11 8 4 1 64 20 40198
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 38 34 26211
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 39 35 55625
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 42 34 57471
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 29 31943
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 39 34 14471
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 37 36 68624
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 42 35 53988
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 44 29 40557
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 39 31 24879
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 39 33 77900
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 46 32 46179
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 46 27 46876

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 25 19 6 44 5 7087
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 39 37 8 5 7 14422
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 35 38 7 1 7 13936
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 62 13 13 4 3 5 9565
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 28 22 15 9999 34 3960
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 40 37 11 9999 9 19228
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 36 37 10 9999 8 12484
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 15 13 6 9999 6 11176
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 35 31 12 9999 21 7479
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 40 39 9 9999 9 22228
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 37 37 7 9999 7 10289
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 14 13 5 9999 5 13026
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 26181
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 81 55561
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 79 57428
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 31861
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 90 14461
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 81 68527
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 80 53918
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 82 40497

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 2342
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 10034
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 11261
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 5598
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 1324
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 12835
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 10625
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 6797

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 2342
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 62 10034
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 11261
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 5598
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 1324
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 12835
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 10625
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 65 6797

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 2342
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 10034
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 11261
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 5598
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 1324
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 12835
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 10625
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 2342
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 10034
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 11261
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 5598
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 1324
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 12835
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 10625
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 6797

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 2342
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 10034
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 11261
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 5598
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 1324
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 12835
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 10625
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 6797

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 2342
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 10034
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 11261
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 5598
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 1324
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 12835
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 10625
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 6797

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 2342
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 10034
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 11261
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 5598
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 1324
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 12835
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 10625
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 6797

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 6799

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 6799

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 6799

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 2345
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 10039
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 11269
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 5606
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 1325
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 12851
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 10640
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 6799

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 6797

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 6797

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 2341
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 10038
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 11265
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 5605
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 1327
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 12847
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 10634
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 6797

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 5065

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 2240
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 9356
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 10393
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 5065
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 1280
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 11962
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 9912
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 6222

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 88 12 2354
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 92 8 10036
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 94 6 11256
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 96 4 5588

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 15 13 3 2 31 13 68 9 26204
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 18 19 8 8 24 8 48 24 55616
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 19 21 8 10 23 6 45 26 57488
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 21 8 9 19 4 50 23 31958
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 14 13 3 2 32 14 67 9 14470
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 18 19 8 7 25 8 49 22 68610
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 19 21 8 9 24 5 47 24 53990
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 23 21 8 8 20 4 52 20 40558

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 27 11 3 2 14 2 81 6 26172
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 31 18 7 7 9 1 64 16 55561
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 32 19 8 8 8 1 62 17 57412
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 34 17 7 7 6 1 66 15 31890
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 25 12 3 2 16 3 79 6 14471
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 30 19 7 6 12 1 63 15 68582
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 31 20 8 6 11 1 61 16 53973
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 33 19 7 6 8 1 66 14 40538
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 32 13 4 2 9 1 79 7 24856
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 36 16 7 4 7 0 70 12 77752
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 38 16 8 5 6 0 69 14 46082
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 38 15 7 4 4 0 73 12 46773
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 36 13 12 7 6 10 62 22 26209
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 51 11 7 2 2 3 78 10 55627
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 52 9 4 1 1 5 86 5 57504
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 48 7 2 1 0 6 89 3 31970
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 34 14 11 7 7 11 61 22 14476
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 52 12 7 2 2 3 78 9 68607
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 53 9 4 1 1 4 85 5 53981
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 49 7 2 1 1 6 89 3 40567
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 44 14 12 5 4 6 65 19 24839
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 53 11 7 2 1 3 78 10 77770
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 54 8 4 1 1 4 86 5 46110
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 49 7 2 1 0 6 90 3 46845
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 41 15 14 8 4 6 58 25 27157
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 52 11 8 3 1 3 77 11 58323
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 52 9 4 1 1 5 85 6 36642
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 48 7 2 1 1 6 90 3 40275

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 17 16 5 4 30 15 54 16 26160
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 24 22 10 8 20 7 46 24 55524
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 25 22 10 7 19 7 47 23 57413
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 28 22 9 6 15 6 52 20 31905
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 17 17 5 4 28 18 51 17 14476
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 23 23 10 7 20 8 44 24 68591
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 24 24 10 7 18 7 45 23 53971
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 28 23 10 6 14 7 51 20 40551
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 19 21 7 4 28 11 48 17 24842
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 25 23 10 7 20 6 45 23 77752
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 27 23 11 7 16 5 47 23 46099
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 30 22 10 6 13 5 53 20 46815

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 23 9 2 1 17 10 84 4 26201
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 33 11 4 2 8 3 80 7 55627
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 34 11 4 2 6 5 80 7 57495
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 33 11 4 2 5 6 81 7 31960
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 24 10 2 1 17 12 82 4 14467
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 35 12 4 2 8 3 79 7 68613
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 35 12 4 2 7 5 79 7 53987
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 34 11 4 2 5 6 80 7 40561
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 28 11 3 1 15 6 81 5 24860
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 35 12 5 2 8 3 78 8 77788
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 35 12 5 3 6 4 79 8 46131
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 35 11 4 3 5 6 80 8 46843
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 30 12 3 1 17 5 80 5 27136
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 37 12 4 2 9 4 78 8 58299
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 39 11 5 3 6 5 79 8 36628
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 10 4 3 4 6 81 8 40223

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 23 10 2 1 21 10 81 5 26164
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 32 14 6 4 11 3 72 12 55545
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 33 15 7 5 9 5 70 13 57395
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 33 14 6 5 7 6 71 13 31869
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 23 12 2 1 21 12 77 5 14455
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 33 16 6 4 12 3 70 12 68578
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 33 16 7 4 9 4 69 13 53948
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 33 15 6 4 8 6 70 12 40521
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 28 13 3 2 18 6 77 6 24831
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 34 15 6 4 11 3 70 12 77679
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 34 15 7 5 9 4 69 14 46050
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 34 14 7 5 7 6 71 13 46724
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 29 12 4 2 14 6 77 8 27125
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 34 14 8 5 7 3 69 14 58276
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 35 14 9 6 5 4 68 16 36609
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 35 13 8 5 4 5 71 15 40234
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 26165
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 91 55520
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 57372
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 31841
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 96 14467
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 68504
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 53896
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 92 40463

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 988
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 4750
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 5194
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 2498
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 5420
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 4534
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 2918

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 988
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 77 4750
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 83 5194
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 83 2498
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 78 5420
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 83 4534
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 82 2918

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 988
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 4750
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 5194
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 2498
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 5420
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 4534
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 2918

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 988
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 4750
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 5194
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 2498
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 5420
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 4534
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 2918

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 988
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 4750
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 5194
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 2498
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 5420
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 4534
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 2918

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 988
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 4750
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 5194
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 2498
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 5420
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 4534
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2918

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 988
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 4750
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 5194
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2498
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 5420
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 4534
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 2918

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 2919

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 2919

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 2919

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 2919

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 2919

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 2919

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 2919

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 2497

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 2919

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 2919

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 2497

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 2919

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 2497
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 1 2919

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 982
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 4731
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 5169
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 2497
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 555
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 5415
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 4536
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 2919

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 2922

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 2922

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2922

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 2922

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2922

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 2922

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 2922

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 2922

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 987
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 4744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 5195
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 2507
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 554
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 5422
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 4533
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 2922

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 63 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 1 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 2284

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 958
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 4449
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 4798
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 2284
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 537
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 5077
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 4189
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 2657

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 82 18 992
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 92 8 4753
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 94 6 5203
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 96 4 2510

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 15 12 2 1 34 11 73 5 26182
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 18 20 4 4 30 8 55 12 55572
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 19 23 4 5 29 6 51 14 57453
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 22 23 4 4 25 5 56 12 31933
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 14 13 1 1 35 12 71 5 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 17 20 4 3 32 8 55 12 68593
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 18 23 4 4 31 6 51 13 53966
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 21 23 4 3 27 4 56 10 40559

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 26 10 2 1 15 3 85 3 26165
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 31 18 4 4 12 2 70 9 55511
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 32 19 5 4 11 1 68 11 57375
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 34 18 4 4 9 1 71 9 31866
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 25 11 2 1 17 3 83 3 14466
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 30 18 4 3 16 2 69 9 68561
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 31 20 5 4 14 1 67 10 53958
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 32 19 4 3 12 1 70 8 40511
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 31 11 2 1 10 0 84 4 24861
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 36 15 4 2 8 0 77 7 77737
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 38 15 5 3 7 0 75 9 46079
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 14 4 3 6 0 77 7 46812
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 24 20 14 17 0 2 48 32 26193
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 22 19 15 23 0 1 42 39 55538
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 25 19 14 18 0 2 48 32 57358
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 24 19 13 16 0 2 51 30 31862

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 31 21 9 4 0 1 65 13 26189
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 28 27 15 10 0 1 47 26 55556
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 26 28 18 13 0 1 41 31 57385
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 26 27 17 12 0 1 42 30 31873

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 27 14 6 3 1 4 76 9 26133
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 30 21 12 7 0 3 59 19 55461
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 29 25 15 10 0 2 50 25 57230
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 29 25 15 10 1 2 49 25 31810

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 24 17 9 7 2 3 65 17 26187
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 23 22 16 15 1 2 45 32 55540
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 23 24 19 17 1 2 39 37 57376
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 23 23 19 16 1 2 40 36 31853

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 19 8 3 2 1 8 86 5 26142
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 24 13 5 4 1 9 76 10 55477
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 25 14 7 5 1 9 71 13 57295
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 24 14 7 5 1 11 71 13 31786

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 29 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 26114
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 55413
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 30 23 13 9 0 1 54 23 57230
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 31 23 10 6 0 1 60 17 31778

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 29 16 6 3 1 2 75 9 26096
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 32 22 11 7 1 2 59 18 55375
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 32 24 13 7 1 1 55 20 57191
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 33 22 12 7 1 2 58 19 31769

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 30 17 7 3 1 3 73 10 26093
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 32 23 13 8 1 2 55 21 55360
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 31 25 16 9 1 1 48 26 57230
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 31 25 16 10 1 1 48 26 31767

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 29 17 8 4 1 2 71 12 26115
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 31 20 12 7 1 2 60 20 55390
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 31 22 13 8 1 1 56 22 57228
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 32 21 12 7 1 2 59 20 31780

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 32 17 7 3 1 2 72 11 26072
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 32 20 10 6 1 2 64 16 55281
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 31 23 12 7 1 2 57 20 57110
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 30 23 14 9 1 2 54 23 31675

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 20 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 26163
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 76 10 55562
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 25 14 6 4 0 2 75 11 57410
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 25 13 6 4 0 2 77 9 31879

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 8 3 2 2 1 3 93 4 26162
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 68 14 7 4 4 1 3 85 8 55537
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 15 7 5 4 1 3 83 9 57411
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 67 14 7 4 3 1 3 85 8 31892

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 19 6 3 2 0 3 89 4 26140
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 28 11 4 3 0 2 82 8 55508
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 30 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 57379
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 29 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 31871

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 14 5 3 2 1 3 89 5 26138
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 21 10 6 5 0 2 78 12 55506
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 22 11 7 5 0 2 76 13 57370
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 22 10 6 5 0 2 78 11 31889

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 68 5 2 1 1 0 24 96 2 26124
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 11 4 2 1 0 27 90 4 55478
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 15 6 2 1 0 25 86 5 57330
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 17 7 3 1 0 24 86 5 31847

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 72 14 6 2 1 1 6 91 3 26030
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 61 19 8 3 2 1 7 87 5 55275
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 60 21 8 3 1 0 7 88 4 57066
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 21 8 2 1 0 7 88 4 31670

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 16 13 10 11 1 3 66 21 26191
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 17 8 5 6 1 4 80 12 55581
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 18 6 3 3 1 4 87 6 57436
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 71 15 5 2 2 1 5 90 4 31898

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 26 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 26153
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 30 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 55511
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 31 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 57314
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 29 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 31817

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 40 29 7 3 0 0 61 10 26219
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 30 38 14 6 0 0 42 20 55647
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 27 40 16 7 0 0 36 24 57503
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 26 40 15 7 0 0 37 23 31941

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 12 34 29 19 0 1 49 17 26141
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 19 40 22 10 0 0 32 28 55458
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 23 41 19 7 0 0 26 33 57306
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 23 41 19 8 0 0 27 32 31829

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 37 15 8 4 8 1 71 13 26188
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 40 17 10 7 3 0 65 17 55573
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 42 17 9 6 3 0 67 16 57416
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 41 16 7 5 3 0 70 13 31873

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 40 14 9 4 3 0 72 13 26202
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 37 18 15 12 2 0 54 28 55584
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 36 18 16 13 2 0 52 30 57429
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 38 18 14 11 2 0 56 25 31900
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 89 26175
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 82 55554
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 81 57435
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 31877
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 91 14439
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 84 68468
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 53873
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 85 40491

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 25 2894
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 78 22 9814
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 79 21 10941
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 78 22 5334
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 77 23 1309
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 78 22 10700
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 78 22 8811
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 77 23 6027

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 31 5 5 2 1 2 88 7 2178
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 35 6 8 4 0 1 82 12 7744
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 36 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 8658
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 35 6 8 4 1 0 82 12 4172
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 29 5 4 2 0 1 89 6 1018
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 32 7 7 3 0 0 82 11 8467
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 33 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 6892
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 32 6 8 4 0 0 83 12 4661
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 22 20 13 13 4 2 28 72 26214
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 23 21 13 15 3 1 25 75 55649
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 25 18 9 10 4 1 34 66 57509
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 25 16 8 8 4 1 40 60 31948

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 17434
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 39393
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 35400
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 17718

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 17434
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 39393
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 35400
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 17718

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 17434
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 39393
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 35400
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 17718

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 17434
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 39393
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 35400
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 17718

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 17434
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 39393
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 35400
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 17718

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 17434
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 39393
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 35400
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 17718

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 54 17 9 3 10 17136
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 45 19 10 5 16 38678
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 48 18 10 4 14 34738
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 49 17 9 4 13 17393

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 26 14 15 18 2 6 48 36 17543
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 21 16 17 27 2 8 34 49 39611
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 20 17 17 24 2 10 34 47 35666
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 20 17 17 23 2 12 34 47 17915

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 13 13 18 39 3 7 22 64 17545
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 9 11 17 50 2 8 14 74 39590
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 10 13 17 44 3 10 15 71 35649
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 11 14 17 40 3 11 17 67 17897
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