2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 103. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Student

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.

Survey Themes

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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 57 32 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 102
2014 Student 40 44 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 63
2011 Student 47 47 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 34

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 Student 84 9 2 3 1 0 1 94 4 102
2014 Student 81 13 3 0 1 0 2 96 1 62
2011 Student 88 3 0 6 0 3 0 94 6 34

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 Student 78 14 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 102
2014 Student 80 14 1 2 3 0 0 94 5 63
2011 Student 76 12 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 67 27 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 101
2014 Student 55 31 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 63
2011 Student 59 26 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 34

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 Student 52 37 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 101
2014 Student 36 35 12 13 2 0 3 72 15 63
2011 Student 36 30 9 12 0 0 12 76 14 33

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 45 28 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 102
2014 Student 38 33 19 7 3 0 0 71 10 63
2011 Student 47 38 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 34

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 44 35 10 9 1 0 1 80 10 102
2014 Student 41 34 15 9 2 0 0 74 11 63
2011 Student 42 39 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 33

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 73 23 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 101
2014 Student 64 24 8 1 0 3 0 90 1 63

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 71 18 7 3 0 0 1 90 3 102
2014 Student 61 25 7 3 0 2 1 89 4 63
2011 Student 79 15 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 34

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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 18 19 11 5 5 6 36 64 18 102
2014 Student 15 16 13 4 10 6 36 54 24 63
2011 Student 29 15 12 6 3 15 21 68 14 34

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 42 35 15 6 1 0 0 77 8 102
2014 Student 37 30 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 63
2011 Student 38 50 3 6 0 3 0 91 6 34

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
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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 Student 55 31 10 2 1 1 0 87 3 102
2014 Student 35 41 15 9 0 0 1 76 9 63
2011 Student 44 44 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 34

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
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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 Student 39 50 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 102

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
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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 Student 43 42 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 102
2014 Student 45 39 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 63
2011 Student 41 44 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 34

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
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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 Student 56 32 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 102

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

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 Student 54 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 100
2014 Student 49 34 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 63
2011 Student 50 32 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 34

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
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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 Student 44 38 8 7 1 0 2 84 8 100
2014 Student 29 39 14 14 2 0 2 70 16 63
2011 Student 26 47 21 6 0 0 0 74 6 34

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
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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 Student 50 33 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 100
2014 Student 42 25 11 16 6 0 0 67 22 63

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
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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 Student 55 33 9 2 0 0 1 89 2 100
2014 Student 36 39 17 5 3 1 0 75 8 63
2011 Student 50 38 6 3 0 0 3 91 3 34

Question 20. Overall, I like 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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 55 30 11 2 1 0 0 85 4 100
2014 Student 38 43 13 3 3 0 0 81 7 63
2011 Student 50 35 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 34

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 78 17 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 102
2014 Student 58 30 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 63
2011 Student 62 35 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 34

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Student 2 14 26 31 22 1 4 57 16 101
2014 Student 2 17 34 29 15 1 3 45 20 63
2011 Student 3 12 29 26 18 3 9 50 17 34

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Student 2 7 14 25 44 2 6 76 9 101
2014 Student 4 16 20 29 22 4 5 57 21 63
2011 Student 0 3 18 41 26 0 12 77 3 34

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Student 12 15 27 17 24 1 4 43 28 101
2014 Student 9 27 26 14 17 3 4 33 39 63
2011 Student 12 6 27 30 15 3 6 50 20 33

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Student 1 2 17 18 57 1 4 79 3 100
2014 Student 0 3 14 36 43 1 3 82 4 63
2011 Student 3 6 21 44 18 3 6 68 10 34

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Student 2 5 16 30 41 0 7 76 7 101
2014 Student 6 8 22 22 31 2 8 59 16 63
2011 Student 3 6 21 30 27 0 12 66 10 33

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Student 1 7 11 18 47 4 12 77 9 101
2014 Student 7 14 11 28 21 10 11 61 26 63
2011 Student 9 6 21 24 24 6 12 57 18 34

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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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 Student 12 11 23 19 22 6 6 46 27 100
2014 Student 15 19 18 19 20 3 5 43 37 63
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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
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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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 75 11 3 4 3 0 4 89 7 102
2014 Student 68 24 1 3 1 0 2 95 4 63
2011 Student 82 3 3 0 3 0 9 94 3 34

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 49 25 6 5 0 6 8 87 6 102
2014 Student 33 27 14 7 2 8 8 72 11 63

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 71 23 2 1 3 0 1 94 4 102
2014 Student 45 35 4 12 3 0 0 81 15 63

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the 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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 62 23 5 6 1 0 3 88 7 101
2014 Student 40 33 9 11 4 3 0 75 15 63
2011 Student 29 44 3 12 3 6 3 81 16 34

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

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 42 20 4 6 1 25 2 86 8 102
2014 Student 46 15 17 6 0 11 5 73 7 63
2011 Student 35 21 6 6 6 26 0 76 16 34

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 20 21 11 8 3 30 7 66 17 102
2014 Student 14 13 20 18 5 26 4 39 33 63

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 68 27 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 102
2014 Student 54 34 11 1 0 0 0 87 1 63
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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
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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 Student 56 31 6 4 1 0 1 89 5 102
2014 Student 40 42 7 7 2 0 1 83 9 63
2011 Student 36 42 0 18 3 0 0 79 21 33

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 64 25 5 2 1 1 2 92 3 102
2014 Student 54 38 4 3 0 1 0 93 3 63
2011 Student 55 12 21 9 0 3 0 69 9 33

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 70 19 4 3 3 0 1 89 6 100
2014 Student 52 32 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 63
2011 Student 42 33 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 33

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 83 7 1 2 3 0 4 94 5 102
2014 Student 79 19 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 63
2011 Student 85 6 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 33

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 69 18 1 1 1 1 8 96 2 101
2014 Student 61 18 7 1 0 5 9 91 1 63
2011 Student 68 21 3 0 0 6 3 97 0 34

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
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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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 77 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 100

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 101

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 76 18 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 101
2014 Student 55 26 10 7 0 0 2 83 7 63
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Senior Management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 58 24 7 3 0 8 0 89 3 102
2014 Student 37 48 7 2 0 6 0 91 2 63
2011 Student 47 35 9 6 0 3 0 85 6 34

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 55 20 12 5 2 6 0 80 7 102
2014 Student 45 42 7 2 2 3 0 89 4 63
2011 Student 44 29 21 3 0 3 0 76 3 34

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 44 19 13 10 3 11 0 70 15 102
2014 Student 30 43 10 7 2 8 0 80 9 63
2011 Student 21 32 9 24 3 12 0 60 30 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 41 26 9 8 5 10 0 75 15 102
2014 Student 35 23 17 8 6 9 2 66 15 63
2011 Student 32 26 6 21 3 12 0 67 27 34

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 36 33 9 10 2 10 0 77 13 102
2014 Student 29 33 14 6 7 8 2 69 15 63
2011 Student 18 41 6 21 3 12 0 67 27 34
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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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 47 31 14 4 3 0 1 79 7 102
2014 Student 39 34 16 7 2 2 0 75 9 63
2011 Student 35 38 6 12 6 0 3 76 18 34

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

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 Student 56 30 8 1 1 2 2 90 2 102
2014 Student 44 29 13 7 0 7 0 78 7 63
2011 Student 35 26 15 6 3 6 9 72 10 34

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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Student 37 34 11 7 2 6 3 78 10 102
2014 Student 38 33 9 9 2 3 5 78 12 63
2011 Student 27 24 12 15 6 12 3 61 25 33

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 36 29 12 9 5 7 3 72 15 102
2014 Student 21 37 20 6 1 13 1 67 9 63
2011 Student 15 29 29 9 3 9 6 52 14 34

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
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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 Student 32 27 11 2 7 12 10 75 11 102
2014 Student 33 21 20 8 0 14 5 66 10 63
2011 Student 35 24 9 12 0 18 3 74 15 34

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
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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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 68 11 6 2 0 3 9 91 2 102
2014 Student 69 11 8 2 0 4 6 88 3 63

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 77 10 5 0 0 2 6 94 0 102
2014 Student 70 15 6 1 0 1 6 92 1 63
2011 Student 48 12 15 0 0 3 21 80 0 33

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 Student 61 22 6 5 1 3 2 88 6 102
2014 Student 41 28 11 9 2 7 1 76 12 63
2011 Student 27 30 15 3 3 12 9 73 8 33

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 45 17 6 7 4 7 14 78 14 101
2014 Student 23 18 6 15 5 10 23 60 31 63
2011 Student 24 12 21 3 9 9 21 52 17 33

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 42 32 14 5 1 4 2 78 7 102

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 59 19 8 3 1 9 1 87 4 102
2014 Student 56 23 8 5 0 4 3 86 6 63

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 68 22 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 102
2014 Student 55 31 11 1 0 0 1 88 1 63
2011 Student 56 32 6 3 0 3 0 91 3 34

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 78 15 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 102
2014 Student 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 63
2011 Student 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 66 22 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 102
2014 Student 46 38 11 1 4 0 0 83 5 63
2011 Student 56 32 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 34

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 64 25 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 102
2014 Student 52 35 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 63
2011 Student 56 32 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 34

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 44 29 8 9 5 4 1 77 15 102
2014 Student 37 20 17 13 9 3 1 59 23 63
2011 Student 56 12 15 9 3 6 0 72 13 34
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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 Student 46 22 32 102
2014 Student 49 13 38 63
2011 Student 50 18 32 34

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 Student 0 5 7 0 88 0 48
2014 Student 0 9 21 24 9999 46 32
2011 Student 0 18 12 12 9999 59 17
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Harassment

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

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

Question 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 Student 7 93 102
2014 Student 7 93 63

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 Student 27 17 11 3 0 30 12 76 6 102
2014 Student 25 11 15 2 0 29 18 68 4 63

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 49 27 9 4 0 9 2 85 5 102
2014 Student 38 20 23 0 0 13 6 71 0 63
2011 Student 41 29 9 3 0 18 0 86 4 34
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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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 19 17 9 10 7 4 33 58 28 102
2014 Student 9 19 10 10 9 7 35 49 33 63
2011 Student 9 15 12 9 3 15 38 50 25 34

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 16 12 13 0 3 24 32 63 7 101
2014 Student 5 9 19 0 0 24 43 42 0 63
2011 Student 9 3 15 0 0 26 47 44 0 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 36 13 6 2 0 14 30 86 3 102
2014 Student 14 18 9 2 0 23 34 75 4 63
2011 Student 24 12 9 3 0 18 35 75 6 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 35 9 9 0 0 15 32 83 0 102
2014 Student 14 16 11 0 2 23 34 70 4 63
2011 Student 24 12 12 0 0 18 35 75 0 34
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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 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 Student 37 17 9 1 1 22 13 83 3 102
2014 Student 22 22 14 1 0 24 17 74 2 63

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 Student 50 25 13 2 0 6 4 83 2 102
2014 Student 43 22 18 1 0 13 3 77 2 63
2011 Student 53 21 6 6 0 12 3 86 7 34
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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 Student 19 18 19 16 26 0 2 38 42 102

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 49 35 10 2 2 0 1 86 4 102

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 69 20 5 3 1 0 2 90 4 102

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
(%)
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(%)
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 Student 50 31 7 6 3 0 2 83 10 102

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
(%)
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(%)
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 Student 82 11 2 0 1 0 4 97 1 102

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
(%)
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(%)
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 Student 54 23 12 8 2 1 0 78 10 102

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 54 26 17 2 1 1 0 81 3 102

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 53 24 18 3 0 1 1 78 3 102

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
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 48 21 20 7 2 1 0 71 9 101

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 50 30 15 1 2 1 1 82 3 102

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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 Student 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 102

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 Student 87 7 0 2 1 1 2 97 3 102

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 Student 77 15 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 102

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
(%)
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(%)
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 Student 81 9 6 1 1 0 2 92 2 102

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 Student 79 4 0 0 1 0 16 99 1 102

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 81 11 3 1 1 0 2 95 2 102

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 69 11 8 6 4 0 3 82 10 102

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 56 25 10 6 3 0 1 82 8 101

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 Student 38 40 21 0 1 0 0 78 1 102

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 Student 2 5 29 38 24 0 2 63 7 101

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 Student 28 38 14 10 1 8 1 73 12 102

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 Student 34 38 15 7 1 5 0 75 9 102
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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 Student 7 93 101
2014 Student 9 91 63
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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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 18 16 22 12 32 0 0 18 82 102

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 Student 58 84

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 Student 67 84

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 Student 45 84

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
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Total responses
2017 Student 17 84

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 Student 1 84

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 36 84

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 Student 3 51 19 12 3 12 81

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 Student 39 28 12 4 15 0 2 69 19 84

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Student 10 22 9 11 45 0 4 34 57 84
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