2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 114. What is your gender?

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 47 6 14 7 0 0 72 21 7095
2017 Female gender 36 46 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 5376
2017 Gender diverse 9 54 5 22 10 0 0 63 32 18
2014 Male gender 23 45 7 16 9 0 0 68 25 8294
2014 Female gender 36 45 5 11 4 0 0 81 15 6345
2011 Male gender 28 49 6 12 5 0 0 77 17 8518
2011 Female gender 40 45 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 6870
2008 Male gender 29 48 6 11 6 0 0 77 17 6152
2008 Female gender 41 45 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 5550

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 Male gender 59 27 7 3 2 1 2 87 6 7074
2017 Female gender 70 22 4 3 1 0 1 93 4 5367
2017 Gender diverse 41 39 5 5 5 0 5 85 10 18
2014 Male gender 57 28 7 4 2 1 2 87 6 8292
2014 Female gender 68 22 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 6336
2011 Male gender 63 24 5 3 2 1 1 89 5 8515
2011 Female gender 73 19 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 6870
2008 Male gender 63 24 5 3 2 1 2 89 6 6150
2008 Female gender 73 19 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 5551

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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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 Male gender 63 21 7 5 3 0 2 85 8 7089
2017 Female gender 67 19 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 5373
2017 Gender diverse 41 29 15 0 9 0 5 74 10 18
2014 Male gender 63 21 6 4 4 0 2 86 8 8290
2014 Female gender 65 20 5 5 3 0 1 86 9 6340
2011 Male gender 67 18 6 4 3 0 2 87 8 8514
2011 Female gender 70 17 4 5 3 0 2 89 7 6865
2008 Male gender 67 18 5 4 3 0 2 87 8 6153
2008 Female gender 68 18 4 5 3 0 2 88 8 5555

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

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 Male gender 34 39 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 7084
2017 Female gender 41 35 7 11 5 0 0 76 17 5363
2017 Gender diverse 27 22 5 25 21 0 0 49 46 17
2014 Male gender 35 37 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 8284
2014 Female gender 42 37 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 6332
2011 Male gender 33 40 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 8508
2011 Female gender 41 37 7 10 5 0 0 77 15 6864

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

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 Male gender 23 37 13 15 10 0 0 61 25 7081
2017 Female gender 29 39 10 13 7 0 0 69 21 5369
2017 Gender diverse 5 25 14 34 22 0 0 30 55 18
2014 Male gender 21 36 13 17 13 0 0 57 29 8290
2014 Female gender 27 39 11 15 8 0 1 67 23 6334
2011 Male gender 27 40 13 12 7 0 1 68 20 8512
2011 Female gender 32 40 10 11 6 0 1 73 17 6863
2008 Male gender 24 41 14 12 8 0 1 66 20 6153
2008 Female gender 31 41 10 12 5 0 1 73 17 5557

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

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 Male gender 46 38 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 7072
2017 Female gender 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 5364
2017 Gender diverse 39 28 15 5 13 0 0 67 18 18
2014 Male gender 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 8295
2014 Female gender 42 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 6335
2011 Male gender 47 37 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 8509
2011 Female gender 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 6863
2008 Male gender 45 39 10 4 3 0 0 84 7 6155
2008 Female gender 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 5562

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

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 Male gender 53 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 7074
2017 Female gender 51 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 5360
2017 Gender diverse 35 42 5 5 13 0 0 76 18 18
2014 Male gender 51 34 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 8290
2014 Female gender 49 34 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 6337
2011 Male gender 53 36 6 3 2 0 0 89 6 8509
2011 Female gender 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 6867
2008 Male gender 51 38 6 3 2 0 0 89 6 6152
2008 Female gender 48 39 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 5563

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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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 Male gender 42 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 7065
2017 Female gender 45 38 7 7 3 0 0 83 11 5354
2017 Gender diverse 25 55 5 0 10 0 5 84 10 18
2014 Male gender 40 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 8284
2014 Female gender 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 6339

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Male gender 40 35 13 7 4 0 1 76 12 7075
2017 Female gender 44 33 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 5359
2017 Gender diverse 29 23 25 0 23 0 0 52 23 18
2014 Male gender 35 36 15 8 6 1 1 71 13 8290
2014 Female gender 41 33 10 9 6 0 1 75 15 6335
2011 Male gender 36 37 13 7 5 1 1 75 12 8526
2011 Female gender 43 34 9 8 5 0 1 78 13 6864

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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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 Male gender 31 26 12 10 12 2 8 62 24 7070
2017 Female gender 29 21 12 10 13 2 12 59 27 5360
2017 Gender diverse 18 20 0 24 29 0 10 41 59 18
2014 Male gender 30 27 12 10 14 1 7 62 25 8285
2014 Female gender 26 21 11 11 16 2 12 55 32 6337
2011 Male gender 35 26 9 10 12 1 6 66 24 8521
2011 Female gender 30 23 10 11 13 2 10 60 28 6863
2008 Male gender 40 26 8 9 10 1 5 70 21 6151
2008 Female gender 35 24 9 10 10 2 10 67 22 5551

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

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 Male gender 33 43 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 7083
2017 Female gender 35 43 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 5363
2017 Gender diverse 10 46 12 14 18 0 0 55 32 18
2014 Male gender 29 45 12 9 6 0 0 74 14 8299
2014 Female gender 33 44 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 6344
2011 Male gender 37 41 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 8522
2011 Female gender 40 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 6865
2008 Male gender 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 6128
2008 Female gender 41 40 8 7 4 0 0 81 10 5533

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

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 Male gender 21 34 20 14 11 0 0 55 25 7082
2017 Female gender 27 34 14 14 11 0 0 61 25 5364
2017 Gender diverse 5 34 16 22 23 0 0 39 45 18
2014 Male gender 17 33 21 16 13 0 0 51 29 8293
2014 Female gender 23 34 15 15 12 0 0 58 27 6341
2011 Male gender 18 37 18 15 11 0 0 56 26 8536
2011 Female gender 24 38 13 14 10 0 0 62 24 6878

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 41 16 12 6 0 0 67 18 7078
2017 Female gender 32 40 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 5363
2017 Gender diverse 11 33 10 17 24 0 5 46 43 18

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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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 Male gender 39 41 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 7078
2017 Female gender 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 5362
2017 Gender diverse 25 15 17 25 18 0 0 39 43 18
2014 Male gender 36 41 13 5 4 1 0 77 9 8290
2014 Female gender 41 39 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 6339
2011 Male gender 38 41 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 8532
2011 Female gender 43 40 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 6873
2008 Male gender 44 39 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 6150
2008 Female gender 48 37 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 5554

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 Male gender 27 37 16 11 9 0 0 64 20 7068
2017 Female gender 31 36 13 12 9 0 0 67 21 5350
2017 Gender diverse 0 44 15 17 23 0 0 44 40 18

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

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 Male gender 57 31 8 2 1 0 0 89 4 7053
2017 Female gender 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 5344
2017 Gender diverse 44 37 5 0 13 0 0 82 13 18
2014 Male gender 63 27 7 2 2 0 0 90 4 8288
2014 Female gender 67 24 6 1 1 0 0 92 3 6338
2011 Male gender 61 30 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 8529
2011 Female gender 66 26 5 2 1 0 0 92 2 6874

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

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 Male gender 30 40 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 7043
2017 Female gender 31 39 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 5337
2017 Gender diverse 5 50 10 11 25 0 0 54 36 18
2014 Male gender 21 42 14 12 10 0 0 64 22 8290
2014 Female gender 23 41 12 14 11 0 0 64 25 6340
2011 Male gender 29 42 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 8530
2011 Female gender 32 38 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 6870

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

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 Male gender 32 35 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 7054
2017 Female gender 36 35 12 10 6 0 0 71 16 5337
2017 Gender diverse 25 21 20 7 27 0 0 46 34 18
2014 Male gender 27 37 16 11 8 0 0 64 19 8293
2014 Female gender 31 37 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 6343

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

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 Male gender 29 37 16 10 7 0 0 66 18 7051
2017 Female gender 34 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 5338
2017 Gender diverse 19 36 9 7 23 0 5 59 32 18
2014 Male gender 25 36 18 13 9 0 0 61 21 8290
2014 Female gender 31 37 13 11 7 0 0 68 19 6338
2011 Male gender 31 41 14 9 4 1 0 73 13 8518
2011 Female gender 38 39 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 6860

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

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 Male gender 44 37 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 7042
2017 Female gender 44 37 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 5331
2017 Gender diverse 24 42 19 5 10 0 0 66 15 18
2014 Male gender 42 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 8287
2014 Female gender 45 37 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 6335
2011 Male gender 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 8525
2011 Female gender 47 39 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 6868
2008 Male gender 48 39 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 6152
2008 Female gender 49 37 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 5561

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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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 Male gender 38 35 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 7084
2017 Female gender 39 32 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 5371
2017 Gender diverse 28 30 9 14 10 0 9 63 26 18
2014 Male gender 34 36 17 7 4 0 1 71 11 8294
2014 Female gender 38 32 17 8 5 0 1 71 13 6340
2011 Male gender 33 37 18 7 4 0 1 70 11 8525
2011 Female gender 38 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 12 6872
2008 Male gender 29 37 19 9 4 0 0 67 14 6153
2008 Female gender 33 33 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 5558

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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Rarely
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 27 35 17 7 0 3 25 39 7040
2017 Female gender 11 24 34 18 10 1 3 29 36 5339
2017 Gender diverse 26 29 40 5 0 0 0 5 55 18
2014 Male gender 12 30 35 15 6 1 1 21 43 8280
2014 Female gender 11 27 34 18 8 0 2 26 38 6328
2011 Male gender 13 29 34 16 6 1 2 22 42 8500
2011 Female gender 11 25 35 18 8 1 3 27 37 6849
2008 Male gender 12 31 34 15 6 0 1 22 43 6124
2008 Female gender 11 26 32 19 9 1 2 28 38 5542

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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Rarely
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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 Male gender 12 22 28 21 13 1 3 35 36 7012
2017 Female gender 12 19 29 20 14 2 3 36 33 5315
2017 Gender diverse 19 26 40 5 5 0 5 10 47 18
2014 Male gender 15 25 30 18 9 1 2 28 41 8275
2014 Female gender 13 22 31 19 11 2 3 32 36 6328
2011 Male gender 11 22 29 21 12 1 3 35 35 8476
2011 Female gender 10 19 30 23 13 2 4 38 30 6840
2008 Male gender 11 21 30 22 12 1 2 35 34 6108
2008 Female gender 10 18 28 24 15 2 4 41 29 5534

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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Rarely
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 28 25 11 7 1 3 19 55 7036
2017 Female gender 19 24 29 14 9 1 4 25 45 5327
2017 Gender diverse 39 22 21 14 5 0 0 19 61 18
2014 Male gender 27 29 25 11 6 1 2 17 57 8285
2014 Female gender 20 26 28 14 8 1 3 22 48 6328
2011 Male gender 23 27 26 13 7 1 2 21 52 8479
2011 Female gender 18 24 29 15 9 2 4 25 44 6826
2008 Male gender 20 27 28 14 7 1 2 22 49 6114
2008 Female gender 16 23 30 16 10 2 4 28 41 5530

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 14 31 29 15 1 3 46 21 6979
2017 Female gender 6 13 32 27 17 1 4 46 20 5302
2017 Gender diverse 9 11 46 29 5 0 0 34 20 18
2014 Male gender 6 15 34 30 12 1 2 43 22 8252
2014 Female gender 6 14 32 30 13 1 3 45 21 6296
2011 Male gender 8 16 32 28 13 1 3 42 25 8464
2011 Female gender 7 15 30 29 15 1 4 46 23 6826
2008 Male gender 7 16 32 29 13 1 2 43 24 6114
2008 Female gender 6 14 32 28 16 1 3 46 21 5527

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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Rarely
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 25 27 17 10 1 3 28 44 7035
2017 Female gender 19 21 27 16 12 1 4 30 42 5338
2017 Gender diverse 36 29 20 5 5 0 5 10 69 18
2014 Male gender 23 28 27 13 6 1 2 20 53 8280
2014 Female gender 21 24 27 15 9 1 3 25 47 6322
2011 Male gender 17 25 29 17 9 1 2 27 43 8485
2011 Female gender 16 22 28 18 12 1 4 31 40 6850
2008 Male gender 15 24 30 18 10 1 2 29 41 6117
2008 Female gender 14 21 28 20 13 1 4 34 36 5532

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 19 25 23 16 2 5 42 32 7019
2017 Female gender 14 20 26 19 13 2 5 35 37 5334
2017 Gender diverse 14 22 40 9 5 0 10 15 40 18
2014 Male gender 11 18 26 24 16 2 4 42 30 8270
2014 Female gender 13 20 27 22 12 2 5 36 35 6312
2011 Male gender 10 17 24 24 17 2 5 44 29 8480
2011 Female gender 14 21 26 19 13 2 5 35 37 6839
2008 Male gender 10 20 24 24 15 2 4 41 33 6120
2008 Female gender 16 21 25 18 13 2 5 33 39 5533

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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Rarely
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 22 25 27 13 8 2 3 22 49 7028
2017 Female gender 16 21 32 15 9 2 5 26 39 5335
2017 Gender diverse 49 23 28 0 0 0 0 0 72 18
2014 Male gender 22 25 29 13 6 2 2 20 50 8279
2014 Female gender 15 23 32 15 9 2 4 25 41 6312
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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 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 Male gender 64 16 9 3 3 0 5 85 6 7087
2017 Female gender 69 15 6 4 3 0 4 88 6 5368
2017 Gender diverse 47 23 5 0 9 0 15 83 11 18
2014 Male gender 66 17 6 3 3 0 5 87 7 8296
2014 Female gender 71 15 5 3 3 0 3 89 6 6343
2011 Male gender 65 15 7 3 3 1 5 85 7 8527
2011 Female gender 72 14 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 6870
2008 Male gender 66 13 5 3 4 1 8 86 8 6152
2008 Female gender 69 12 5 4 3 1 6 87 8 5562

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 33 18 10 10 3 2 59 22 7083
2017 Female gender 22 32 16 14 12 3 2 57 26 5367
2017 Gender diverse 10 10 20 12 38 10 0 22 56 18
2014 Male gender 24 34 18 11 10 3 1 60 22 8293
2014 Female gender 23 31 15 14 13 3 2 56 28 6340

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 33 12 10 9 1 0 69 19 7081
2017 Female gender 34 31 11 13 10 0 0 65 24 5370
2017 Gender diverse 24 10 0 28 32 0 5 36 64 18
2014 Male gender 33 33 12 11 10 1 0 66 21 8289
2014 Female gender 32 31 10 14 12 1 0 64 26 6337

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 21 35 16 15 11 1 1 57 26 7079
2017 Female gender 23 34 14 15 11 1 1 59 27 5366
2017 Gender diverse 15 20 5 23 37 0 0 35 60 18
2014 Male gender 19 37 16 16 9 1 1 58 26 8295
2014 Female gender 20 38 13 16 8 2 2 60 26 6346
2011 Male gender 21 37 14 15 9 1 1 60 25 8530
2011 Female gender 24 36 12 16 8 2 1 62 26 6872
2008 Male gender 23 38 14 14 9 1 1 62 24 6157
2008 Female gender 24 39 11 15 8 2 2 65 23 5554

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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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 21 28 17 14 13 7 1 53 29 7089
2017 Female gender 21 28 15 15 12 8 2 54 29 5366
2017 Gender diverse 5 31 10 21 18 15 0 42 47 18
2014 Male gender 20 28 17 15 13 6 1 52 30 8296
2014 Female gender 21 28 16 15 12 7 2 53 30 6345
2011 Male gender 23 27 16 14 14 5 1 53 30 8522
2011 Female gender 25 26 15 15 12 6 1 55 29 6868
2008 Male gender 24 28 15 14 13 5 1 56 28 6154
2008 Female gender 26 27 13 14 11 6 2 58 27 5549

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 21 20 20 19 9 2 34 44 7089
2017 Female gender 10 19 18 21 18 12 3 34 45 5362
2017 Gender diverse 0 10 15 19 40 15 0 12 70 18
2014 Male gender 8 20 20 22 21 7 1 31 46 8293
2014 Female gender 8 20 18 22 20 10 2 32 48 6343

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 42 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 7074
2017 Female gender 34 40 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 5353
2017 Gender diverse 20 25 14 23 18 0 0 45 41 18
2014 Male gender 29 44 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 8286
2014 Female gender 32 40 10 11 6 0 0 72 17 6338
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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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(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 38 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 7086
2017 Female gender 36 34 12 10 7 0 0 70 17 5374
2017 Gender diverse 0 32 25 29 9 5 0 34 40 18
2014 Male gender 30 38 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 8295
2014 Female gender 34 34 12 10 8 1 0 69 18 6343
2011 Male gender 28 38 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 8521
2011 Female gender 34 34 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 6870
2008 Male gender 27 38 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 6144
2008 Female gender 33 34 11 11 9 1 1 68 20 5557

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 Male gender 37 34 14 7 6 1 1 72 13 7084
2017 Female gender 40 30 13 8 6 2 1 72 14 5374
2017 Gender diverse 16 27 30 5 23 0 0 43 27 18
2014 Male gender 35 34 15 8 6 1 1 70 15 8296
2014 Female gender 38 31 13 9 7 2 1 71 16 6342
2011 Male gender 36 33 14 9 6 2 0 70 15 8517
2011 Female gender 39 31 13 9 6 2 0 71 16 6867
2008 Male gender 34 33 14 9 8 1 0 69 17 6145
2008 Female gender 39 30 12 8 7 3 1 71 16 5557

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 Male gender 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 7084
2017 Female gender 40 31 11 10 7 1 1 71 18 5372
2017 Gender diverse 5 33 30 18 14 0 0 38 32 18
2014 Male gender 33 36 13 10 7 1 0 70 17 8294
2014 Female gender 36 33 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 6346
2011 Male gender 33 36 13 10 7 0 0 69 18 8518
2011 Female gender 36 33 10 12 8 1 0 70 20 6865
2008 Male gender 32 37 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 6142
2008 Female gender 37 32 10 12 8 1 0 70 20 5558

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 Male gender 71 15 6 2 2 0 4 90 4 7073
2017 Female gender 78 12 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 5360
2017 Gender diverse 52 18 5 0 9 0 15 83 11 18
2014 Male gender 71 15 5 2 3 0 4 90 5 8290
2014 Female gender 76 13 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 6340
2011 Male gender 72 13 6 2 3 1 5 89 5 8518
2011 Female gender 78 11 3 2 2 0 3 92 4 6866
2008 Male gender 74 10 4 2 3 0 7 91 5 6143
2008 Female gender 80 8 3 2 2 0 4 92 4 5548

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 Male gender 41 26 11 5 7 3 7 74 13 7073
2017 Female gender 47 23 8 6 6 3 7 77 13 5358
2017 Gender diverse 26 28 0 5 14 5 22 74 26 18
2014 Male gender 37 25 12 5 9 3 9 70 16 8292
2014 Female gender 44 22 9 6 7 3 8 75 15 6344
2011 Male gender 34 27 13 7 10 3 6 67 19 8528
2011 Female gender 42 25 10 7 9 3 5 72 17 6871

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 Male gender 48 31 10 6 5 1 0 80 10 7072
2017 Female gender 51 27 8 7 6 1 0 79 13 5352
2017 Gender diverse 30 27 15 0 27 0 0 58 27 18

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 Male gender 45 29 14 5 5 1 0 76 10 7076
2017 Female gender 51 25 12 5 6 1 0 77 11 5361
2017 Gender diverse 41 27 5 0 27 0 0 68 27 18

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 Male gender 43 30 12 7 6 0 1 74 14 7048
2017 Female gender 47 26 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 5350
2017 Gender diverse 20 43 19 0 18 0 0 63 18 18
2014 Male gender 39 33 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 8286
2014 Female gender 44 28 11 8 8 0 0 73 16 6337
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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 Male gender 20 38 17 12 6 2 4 62 20 1992
2017 Female gender 25 36 14 11 6 2 6 67 18 1243
2014 Male gender 21 36 18 12 8 2 3 60 21 2228
2014 Female gender 25 36 13 11 7 3 6 67 19 1363

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 Male gender 24 32 18 11 10 4 0 59 22 7092
2017 Female gender 29 34 15 10 7 4 0 66 18 5376
2017 Gender diverse 15 25 15 7 32 5 0 42 42 18
2014 Male gender 20 33 19 12 11 5 0 56 24 8283
2014 Female gender 26 35 15 11 9 4 0 63 21 6343
2011 Male gender 21 31 20 12 12 5 0 54 25 8519
2011 Female gender 26 31 18 11 8 5 0 61 21 6862

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 Male gender 21 30 18 15 14 2 0 52 30 7088
2017 Female gender 25 33 17 14 9 2 0 59 23 5377
2017 Gender diverse 5 25 15 12 32 10 0 33 50 18
2014 Male gender 17 29 20 17 16 2 0 46 33 8286
2014 Female gender 22 33 18 14 11 2 0 56 26 6343
2011 Male gender 18 32 20 14 16 1 0 50 30 8519
2011 Female gender 23 33 18 13 12 2 0 57 25 6864
2008 Male gender 21 33 19 13 13 2 0 54 26 6148
2008 Female gender 27 35 15 12 9 3 0 64 21 5551

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 Male gender 13 28 21 18 16 3 0 43 35 7085
2017 Female gender 18 32 19 17 11 4 0 52 29 5376
2017 Gender diverse 5 14 26 22 33 0 0 19 55 18
2014 Male gender 11 25 22 20 18 3 0 37 40 8287
2014 Female gender 15 31 20 18 13 4 0 48 32 6335
2011 Male gender 9 31 22 20 14 3 0 42 35 8518
2011 Female gender 14 34 19 18 10 5 0 50 30 6858
2008 Male gender 10 32 21 19 14 4 0 43 35 6150
2008 Female gender 15 35 17 17 9 6 0 53 29 5555

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 Male gender 16 24 19 16 20 5 0 42 38 7084
2017 Female gender 21 27 18 14 14 6 0 51 30 5374
2017 Gender diverse 0 15 18 12 44 10 0 17 63 18
2014 Male gender 13 21 20 17 23 6 0 36 42 8285
2014 Female gender 16 26 19 16 17 6 0 45 35 6342
2011 Male gender 12 25 20 17 19 6 0 39 39 8520
2011 Female gender 15 28 18 16 14 8 0 48 33 6857
2008 Male gender 12 25 20 16 19 7 0 40 38 6151
2008 Female gender 17 28 18 15 12 9 0 49 31 5557

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 Male gender 13 29 19 19 17 2 0 44 37 7078
2017 Female gender 16 31 16 20 15 2 0 48 35 5361
2017 Gender diverse 0 15 33 15 38 0 0 15 53 18
2014 Male gender 11 28 20 21 19 2 0 40 40 8285
2014 Female gender 14 31 16 21 16 2 0 46 38 6337
2011 Male gender 11 32 19 21 15 2 0 44 37 8516
2011 Female gender 14 33 16 21 14 2 0 48 36 6850
2008 Male gender 12 35 18 20 12 2 0 49 33 6146
2008 Female gender 16 37 12 21 12 2 0 54 34 5556
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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 Male gender 19 39 20 13 8 1 0 58 21 7078
2017 Female gender 27 40 16 10 6 1 0 68 16 5367
2017 Gender diverse 0 36 23 9 27 5 0 38 38 18
2014 Male gender 17 37 21 14 10 2 0 55 24 8292
2014 Female gender 24 38 17 11 6 2 0 64 18 6341
2011 Male gender 18 42 19 12 7 1 0 61 19 8515
2011 Female gender 27 41 16 10 5 2 0 69 15 6862

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 Male gender 31 42 16 6 3 2 1 75 9 7072
2017 Female gender 33 41 15 5 2 3 1 77 8 5360
2017 Gender diverse 34 39 12 5 5 0 5 77 10 18
2014 Male gender 31 42 15 6 2 2 1 76 9 8290
2014 Female gender 33 39 15 5 2 4 1 76 8 6341
2011 Male gender 31 41 16 6 3 2 1 74 10 8517
2011 Female gender 33 39 15 6 2 3 1 75 9 6859

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 Male gender 31 39 14 8 5 2 1 72 13 7065
2017 Female gender 35 38 11 8 5 2 1 75 14 5360
2017 Gender diverse 14 25 21 9 19 7 5 44 32 18
2014 Male gender 31 39 14 7 5 2 1 73 13 8293
2014 Female gender 37 37 9 8 5 2 1 77 13 6342
2011 Male gender 33 38 13 7 5 3 1 74 12 8510
2011 Female gender 39 34 9 8 6 3 0 76 14 6854
2008 Male gender 31 37 13 8 6 3 1 72 15 6152
2008 Female gender 37 35 10 8 6 4 1 75 15 5547

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 Male gender 27 37 18 8 7 2 1 66 15 7067
2017 Female gender 32 34 16 8 6 2 1 69 15 5363
2017 Gender diverse 30 16 15 30 9 0 0 45 39 18
2014 Male gender 22 37 21 9 7 3 1 61 17 8290
2014 Female gender 28 35 16 9 6 4 1 66 17 6340
2011 Male gender 17 37 23 11 7 4 1 57 19 8519
2011 Female gender 23 34 19 10 7 5 1 61 19 6863

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 Male gender 23 31 18 12 11 5 1 57 24 7062
2017 Female gender 22 27 16 14 14 6 2 52 30 5352
2017 Gender diverse 6 29 10 16 34 5 0 37 53 18
2014 Male gender 20 31 18 13 13 5 1 53 28 8285
2014 Female gender 18 25 16 16 17 7 1 47 35 6339
2011 Male gender 19 30 18 13 13 6 1 52 28 8523
2011 Female gender 19 25 16 16 14 9 2 49 33 6864

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 Male gender 55 21 11 3 2 2 6 82 6 7087
2017 Female gender 63 19 7 3 3 1 5 86 6 5372
2017 Gender diverse 36 15 15 9 9 0 15 61 21 18
2014 Male gender 55 20 10 3 3 2 7 82 7 8297
2014 Female gender 61 19 7 4 3 1 5 86 7 6341

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 Male gender 59 22 9 2 2 2 4 86 4 7089
2017 Female gender 68 19 6 2 2 2 2 90 4 5368
2017 Gender diverse 57 23 5 0 9 0 5 85 10 18
2014 Male gender 58 21 9 3 2 3 4 86 5 8295
2014 Female gender 66 20 5 2 2 2 3 90 4 6340
2011 Male gender 62 20 8 2 1 2 3 87 4 8511
2011 Female gender 69 17 6 2 1 2 3 91 3 6865
2008 Male gender 62 19 8 3 2 3 4 87 5 6151
2008 Female gender 70 16 6 2 1 2 3 90 4 5558

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 Male gender 21 32 18 14 12 2 1 54 27 7087
2017 Female gender 26 33 14 14 11 2 1 61 25 5373
2017 Gender diverse 0 24 20 27 23 5 0 26 53 18
2014 Male gender 16 30 19 17 16 2 1 47 33 8293
2014 Female gender 22 31 15 16 13 2 1 54 30 6334
2011 Male gender 21 34 17 14 12 1 0 56 27 8512
2011 Female gender 27 34 14 13 10 1 1 62 24 6865
2008 Male gender 18 36 18 14 13 1 0 54 27 6148
2008 Female gender 26 36 14 13 9 1 0 63 22 5556

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 Male gender 15 25 16 16 21 2 5 43 40 7086
2017 Female gender 16 23 14 17 23 2 6 42 43 5373
2017 Gender diverse 10 10 9 26 40 5 0 21 70 18
2014 Male gender 12 22 16 16 27 2 4 36 46 8296
2014 Female gender 11 20 14 18 29 2 5 34 51 6340
2011 Male gender 13 24 18 16 24 2 4 39 42 8512
2011 Female gender 14 23 14 17 25 2 5 40 46 6865
2008 Male gender 14 27 16 16 21 2 4 44 39 6150
2008 Female gender 16 27 13 17 20 2 4 46 40 5556

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 Male gender 19 38 21 11 8 2 0 59 19 7089
2017 Female gender 21 38 19 11 7 4 1 61 19 5378
2017 Gender diverse 11 25 20 12 28 5 0 37 42 18

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 Male gender 32 37 19 4 3 4 1 72 8 7080
2017 Female gender 39 34 16 5 4 3 1 75 9 5369
2017 Gender diverse 19 30 20 21 6 5 0 52 28 18
2014 Male gender 32 37 18 4 3 4 1 74 7 8290
2014 Female gender 40 35 14 4 3 4 1 78 7 6344

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 Male gender 32 41 16 6 3 2 0 74 9 7069
2017 Female gender 37 40 12 6 3 1 0 78 9 5361
2017 Gender diverse 14 30 29 12 5 5 5 49 18 18
2014 Male gender 32 39 17 6 3 2 1 73 9 8291
2014 Female gender 37 37 14 6 3 3 0 76 10 6341
2011 Male gender 26 39 19 7 5 3 0 68 13 8518
2011 Female gender 31 37 16 8 5 2 0 70 13 6860

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 Male gender 40 40 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 7084
2017 Female gender 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 5361
2017 Gender diverse 15 35 18 13 19 0 0 50 32 18
2014 Male gender 38 39 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 8287
2014 Female gender 45 37 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 6335
2011 Male gender 36 39 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 8510
2011 Female gender 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 6851
2008 Male gender 33 42 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 6141
2008 Female gender 41 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 5553

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 Male gender 32 34 18 9 7 1 0 66 16 7077
2017 Female gender 36 33 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 5356
2017 Gender diverse 20 30 0 20 30 0 0 50 50 18
2014 Male gender 26 37 17 11 9 0 0 63 20 8297
2014 Female gender 30 36 16 9 8 1 0 67 17 6342
2011 Male gender 29 38 18 8 6 0 0 67 14 8527
2011 Female gender 32 37 16 8 6 1 0 70 15 6865

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 Male gender 30 36 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 7078
2017 Female gender 35 36 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 5356
2017 Gender diverse 15 30 10 26 19 0 0 45 45 18
2014 Male gender 24 38 17 12 8 0 0 62 21 8294
2014 Female gender 30 38 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 6343
2011 Male gender 26 40 17 10 7 0 0 66 16 8520
2011 Female gender 32 38 15 9 6 0 0 71 15 6858
2008 Male gender 29 41 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 6144
2008 Female gender 36 38 12 9 4 0 0 75 14 5555

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 Male gender 32 28 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 7079
2017 Female gender 35 25 17 11 8 4 1 63 20 5355
2017 Gender diverse 10 10 15 10 32 22 0 26 54 18
2014 Male gender 29 27 19 11 10 3 1 59 22 8295
2014 Female gender 32 25 16 13 10 4 0 60 24 6334
2011 Male gender 31 29 17 11 9 3 0 62 20 8524
2011 Female gender 35 26 15 11 9 4 0 63 21 6864
2008 Male gender 32 29 16 10 9 4 1 63 20 6147
2008 Female gender 34 27 14 11 8 6 1 65 21 5546
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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 Male gender 21 49 30 7094
2017 Female gender 27 42 31 5373
2017 Gender diverse 52 27 21 18
2014 Male gender 20 50 31 8293
2014 Female gender 27 41 32 6340
2011 Male gender 19 54 27 8535
2011 Female gender 25 45 30 6865

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 Male gender 36 23 22 7 6 6 1586
2017 Female gender 24 30 29 3 5 9 1470
2017 Gender diverse 0 9 54 28 0 9 10
2014 Male gender 37 20 22 12 9999 8 1737
2014 Female gender 24 27 29 6 9999 14 1788
2011 Male gender 33 27 23 8 9999 8 1789
2011 Female gender 22 33 31 4 9999 11 1774
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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 Male gender 15 85 7074
2017 Female gender 22 78 5364
2017 Gender diverse 46 54 18
2014 Male gender 17 83 8287
2014 Female gender 23 77 6331

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 992
2017 Female gender 54 1146
2014 Male gender 52 1347
2014 Female gender 55 1446

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 64 992
2017 Female gender 61 1146
2014 Male gender 64 1347
2014 Female gender 61 1446

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 992
2017 Female gender 5 1146
2014 Male gender 9 1347
2014 Female gender 7 1446

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 Female gender 0 1146
2014 Male gender 1 1347
2014 Female gender 1 1446

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 992
2017 Female gender 5 1146
2014 Male gender 9 1347
2014 Female gender 4 1446

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 4 992
2017 Female gender 4 1146
2014 Male gender 4 1347
2014 Female gender 3 1446

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 992
2017 Female gender 6 1146
2014 Male gender 4 1347
2014 Female gender 5 1446

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 993
2017 Female gender 39 1146
2014 Male gender 41 1350
2014 Female gender 42 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 993
2017 Female gender 37 1146
2014 Male gender 42 1350
2014 Female gender 39 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 42 993
2017 Female gender 47 1146
2014 Male gender 41 1350
2014 Female gender 47 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 41 993
2017 Female gender 40 1146
2014 Male gender 39 1350
2014 Female gender 41 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 993
2017 Female gender 31 1146
2014 Male gender 30 1350
2014 Female gender 33 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 55 993
2017 Female gender 56 1146
2014 Male gender 56 1350
2014 Female gender 58 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 993
2017 Female gender 34 1146
2014 Male gender 35 1350
2014 Female gender 36 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 3 993
2017 Female gender 2 1146
2014 Male gender 2 1350
2014 Female gender 1 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 993
2017 Female gender 14 1146
2014 Male gender 5 1350
2014 Female gender 12 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 19 993
2017 Female gender 11 1146
2014 Male gender 18 1350
2014 Female gender 11 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 47 993
2017 Female gender 49 1146
2014 Male gender 46 1350
2014 Female gender 47 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 993
2017 Female gender 30 1146
2014 Male gender 32 1350
2014 Female gender 30 1448

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 13 993
2017 Female gender 17 1146
2014 Male gender 13 1350
2014 Female gender 13 1448

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 Male gender 48 992
2017 Female gender 60 1147
2014 Male gender 46 1351
2014 Female gender 58 1445

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 Male gender 26 992
2017 Female gender 31 1147
2014 Male gender 27 1351
2014 Female gender 32 1445

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 Male gender 10 992
2017 Female gender 10 1147
2014 Male gender 11 1351
2014 Female gender 14 1445

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 Male gender 26 992
2017 Female gender 25 1147
2014 Male gender 25 1351
2014 Female gender 24 1445

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 Male gender 11 992
2017 Female gender 12 1147
2014 Male gender 11 1351
2014 Female gender 14 1445

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 Male gender 13 992
2017 Female gender 12 1147
2014 Male gender 11 1351
2014 Female gender 11 1445

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 Male gender 13 992
2017 Female gender 14 1147
2014 Male gender 17 1351
2014 Female gender 13 1445

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 992
2017 Female gender 12 1147
2014 Male gender 9 1351
2014 Female gender 11 1445

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 992
2017 Female gender 20 1147
2014 Male gender 27 1351
2014 Female gender 20 1445

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 Male gender 14 861
2017 Female gender 14 1009
2014 Male gender 14 1204
2014 Female gender 12 1296

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 Male gender 17 861
2017 Female gender 17 1009
2014 Male gender 15 1204
2014 Female gender 16 1296

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 Male gender 12 861
2017 Female gender 11 1009
2014 Male gender 11 1204
2014 Female gender 10 1296

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 Male gender 7 861
2017 Female gender 10 1009
2014 Male gender 7 1204
2014 Female gender 10 1296

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 Male gender 11 861
2017 Female gender 14 1009
2014 Male gender 10 1204
2014 Female gender 15 1296

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 Male gender 12 861
2017 Female gender 17 1009
2014 Male gender 11 1204
2014 Female gender 13 1296

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 Male gender 7 861
2017 Female gender 15 1009
2014 Male gender 7 1204
2014 Female gender 11 1296

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 Male gender 8 861
2017 Female gender 7 1009
2014 Male gender 7 1204
2014 Female gender 7 1296

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 Male gender 9 861
2017 Female gender 12 1009
2014 Male gender 8 1204
2014 Female gender 11 1296

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 Male gender 25 861
2017 Female gender 22 1009
2014 Male gender 24 1204
2014 Female gender 24 1296

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 Male gender 8 861
2017 Female gender 9 1009
2014 Male gender 9 1204
2014 Female gender 9 1296

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 Male gender 38 861
2017 Female gender 39 1009
2014 Male gender 36 1204
2014 Female gender 44 1296

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 Male gender 3 861
2017 Female gender 1 1009
2014 Male gender 2 1204
2014 Female gender 1 1296

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 Male gender 55 861
2017 Female gender 50 1009
2014 Male gender 57 1204
2014 Female gender 54 1296

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 Male gender 3 861
2017 Female gender 2 1009

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 861
2017 Female gender 15 1009
2014 Male gender 11 1204
2014 Female gender 13 1296

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 Male gender 96 4 990
2017 Female gender 94 6 1145

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 Male gender 21 27 20 8 7 13 3 57 18 7091
2017 Female gender 19 24 20 9 9 15 4 53 22 5373
2017 Gender diverse 14 5 25 16 23 17 0 23 46 18
2014 Male gender 18 27 21 8 8 15 3 55 20 8297
2014 Female gender 17 22 21 9 10 17 4 50 24 6340

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 Male gender 34 35 16 7 5 3 1 71 12 7074
2017 Female gender 34 33 15 8 6 4 0 70 14 5365
2017 Gender diverse 14 36 15 12 18 5 0 53 31 18
2014 Male gender 27 35 18 8 6 5 1 66 14 8285
2014 Female gender 27 32 19 8 7 7 1 64 16 6335
2011 Male gender 32 38 17 6 4 3 0 72 10 8516
2011 Female gender 35 36 14 7 4 4 0 74 12 6855
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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 Male gender 32 50 9 4 2 1 3 85 6 7091
2017 Female gender 36 46 8 4 1 1 4 86 6 5373
2017 Gender diverse 39 56 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 18
2014 Male gender 31 52 10 4 1 1 1 85 5 8295
2014 Female gender 34 49 8 4 1 1 3 87 5 6342
2011 Male gender 29 54 9 4 2 1 1 85 6 8527
2011 Female gender 33 49 8 5 1 1 2 85 7 6867
2008 Male gender 29 51 10 5 2 1 2 83 7 6158
2008 Female gender 32 47 8 6 3 2 2 82 9 5564

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 Male gender 11 30 24 11 8 12 5 50 22 7075
2017 Female gender 13 25 23 8 5 17 8 51 18 5367
2017 Gender diverse 10 15 20 35 5 10 5 30 47 18
2014 Male gender 10 29 25 12 8 11 4 46 24 8295
2014 Female gender 12 25 23 8 6 18 8 51 19 6337
2011 Male gender 10 31 25 11 8 11 3 48 23 8522
2011 Female gender 13 26 23 9 6 17 6 50 20 6865

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 Male gender 36 38 12 5 3 4 3 79 8 7091
2017 Female gender 41 32 10 5 3 6 4 81 8 5372
2017 Gender diverse 25 28 15 18 9 5 0 56 28 18
2014 Male gender 34 38 13 6 3 4 1 77 9 8298
2014 Female gender 38 33 11 5 3 6 3 78 9 6340
2011 Male gender 35 38 12 6 3 4 1 77 10 8524
2011 Female gender 38 33 10 6 3 7 2 79 10 6864
2008 Male gender 32 40 13 5 3 5 2 77 9 6157
2008 Female gender 38 35 10 5 3 7 2 80 8 5559

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 Male gender 28 36 15 8 6 5 2 69 15 7080
2017 Female gender 36 33 12 5 3 7 4 77 10 5361
2017 Gender diverse 5 47 15 14 10 10 0 58 26 18
2014 Male gender 25 36 16 10 7 6 1 65 18 8284
2014 Female gender 32 33 14 6 3 7 3 74 11 6333
2011 Male gender 26 37 16 8 6 5 1 68 16 8522
2011 Female gender 33 34 13 6 3 8 2 75 11 6861
2008 Male gender 30 38 12 9 5 4 2 72 15 6152
2008 Female gender 38 33 11 7 3 5 2 77 11 5552
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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 Male gender 6 94 7068
2017 Female gender 9 91 5359
2014 Male gender 7 93 8278
2014 Female gender 9 91 6328

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 366
2017 Female gender 47 470
2014 Male gender 36 519
2014 Female gender 46 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 79 366
2017 Female gender 76 470
2014 Male gender 78 519
2014 Female gender 81 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 5 366
2017 Female gender 4 470
2014 Male gender 6 519
2014 Female gender 5 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 366
2017 Female gender 8 470
2014 Male gender 11 519
2014 Female gender 8 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 4 366
2017 Female gender 6 470
2014 Male gender 6 519
2014 Female gender 2 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 366
2017 Female gender 7 470
2014 Male gender 11 519
2014 Female gender 7 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 362
2017 Female gender 12 470
2014 Male gender 17 518
2014 Female gender 10 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 362
2017 Female gender 12 470
2014 Male gender 18 518
2014 Female gender 11 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 362
2017 Female gender 6 470
2014 Male gender 9 518
2014 Female gender 6 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 362
2017 Female gender 5 470
2014 Male gender 5 518
2014 Female gender 3 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 362
2017 Female gender 27 470
2014 Male gender 20 518
2014 Female gender 20 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 362
2017 Female gender 45 470
2014 Male gender 8 518
2014 Female gender 33 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 4 362
2017 Female gender 3 470
2014 Male gender 3 518
2014 Female gender 2 550

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 Male gender 3 362
2017 Female gender 1 470

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 362
2017 Female gender 9 470
2014 Male gender 7 518
2014 Female gender 8 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 362
2017 Female gender 16 470
2014 Male gender 10 518
2014 Female gender 17 550

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 Male gender 2 362

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 362
2017 Female gender 18 470
2014 Male gender 20 518
2014 Female gender 14 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 2 362
2014 Male gender 1 518

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 33 362
2017 Female gender 18 470
2014 Male gender 41 518
2014 Female gender 35 550

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 Male gender 30 369
2017 Female gender 38 471
2014 Male gender 31 519
2014 Female gender 34 550

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 Male gender 18 369
2017 Female gender 22 471
2014 Male gender 17 519
2014 Female gender 20 550

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 Male gender 10 369
2017 Female gender 7 471
2014 Male gender 6 519
2014 Female gender 11 550

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 Male gender 25 369
2017 Female gender 23 471
2014 Male gender 21 519
2014 Female gender 26 550

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 Male gender 7 369
2017 Female gender 8 471
2014 Male gender 5 519
2014 Female gender 6 550

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 Male gender 12 369
2017 Female gender 11 471
2014 Male gender 9 519
2014 Female gender 9 550

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 Male gender 11 369
2017 Female gender 10 471
2014 Male gender 9 519
2014 Female gender 10 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 7 369
2017 Female gender 7 471
2014 Male gender 9 519
2014 Female gender 11 550

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 369
2017 Female gender 40 471
2014 Male gender 47 519
2014 Female gender 37 550

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 Male gender 8 325
2017 Female gender 8 420
2014 Male gender 6 467
2014 Female gender 7 501

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 Male gender 10 325
2017 Female gender 19 420
2014 Male gender 8 467
2014 Female gender 12 501

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 Male gender 6 325
2017 Female gender 8 420
2014 Male gender 4 467
2014 Female gender 4 501

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 Male gender 2 325
2017 Female gender 3 420
2014 Male gender 2 467
2014 Female gender 4 501

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 Male gender 4 325
2017 Female gender 6 420
2014 Male gender 4 467
2014 Female gender 4 501

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 Male gender 5 325
2017 Female gender 11 420
2014 Male gender 5 467
2014 Female gender 9 501

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 Male gender 7 325
2017 Female gender 9 420
2014 Male gender 4 467
2014 Female gender 6 501

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 Male gender 9 325
2017 Female gender 10 420
2014 Male gender 8 467
2014 Female gender 8 501

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 Male gender 13 325
2017 Female gender 13 420
2014 Male gender 8 467
2014 Female gender 11 501

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 Male gender 27 325
2017 Female gender 23 420
2014 Male gender 26 467
2014 Female gender 22 501

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 Male gender 11 325
2017 Female gender 10 420
2014 Male gender 9 467
2014 Female gender 9 501

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 Male gender 42 325
2017 Female gender 41 420
2014 Male gender 39 467
2014 Female gender 43 501

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 Male gender 3 325
2017 Female gender 3 420
2014 Male gender 2 467
2014 Female gender 1 501

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 Male gender 68 325
2017 Female gender 59 420
2014 Male gender 69 467
2014 Female gender 63 501

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 Male gender 3 325
2017 Female gender 1 420

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 Male gender 12 325
2017 Female gender 12 420
2014 Male gender 14 467
2014 Female gender 12 501

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 Male gender 96 4 368
2017 Female gender 93 7 473

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 Male gender 22 27 23 3 3 17 4 62 9 7085
2017 Female gender 21 22 22 4 4 22 5 60 10 5361
2017 Gender diverse 24 5 21 13 18 20 0 36 39 18
2014 Male gender 19 25 23 4 3 20 4 59 10 8288
2014 Female gender 18 21 23 4 4 25 6 56 11 6340

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 Male gender 34 35 17 4 3 6 1 74 8 7078
2017 Female gender 35 32 16 4 3 8 1 74 8 5363
2017 Gender diverse 19 33 24 0 14 10 0 58 15 18
2014 Male gender 29 34 20 5 3 9 1 69 9 8281
2014 Female gender 30 30 19 4 3 11 2 70 9 6332
2011 Male gender 35 38 16 4 2 5 0 77 7 8522
2011 Female gender 39 36 13 4 2 6 0 79 7 6865
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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 Male gender 21 21 20 15 21 0 1 43 37 7075
2017 Female gender 20 23 20 15 20 0 2 44 36 5354
2017 Gender diverse 5 27 25 19 24 0 0 32 43 18

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 Male gender 25 30 24 12 7 0 1 56 20 7073
2017 Female gender 22 27 25 15 11 0 1 49 26 5359
2017 Gender diverse 28 22 25 5 20 0 0 50 25 18

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 Male gender 31 31 20 10 5 0 2 64 15 7047
2017 Female gender 31 29 20 10 5 0 3 63 16 5339
2017 Gender diverse 24 26 30 5 15 0 0 50 20 18

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 Male gender 20 24 22 17 16 1 1 44 34 7063
2017 Female gender 20 23 21 17 16 0 2 44 35 5360
2017 Gender diverse 5 5 28 42 19 0 0 10 61 18

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
(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 50 24 11 4 2 1 8 81 7 7061
2017 Female gender 47 21 11 5 3 0 13 78 9 5331
2017 Gender diverse 51 5 29 5 5 0 5 59 10 18

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 Male gender 39 32 17 7 3 0 1 72 11 7049
2017 Female gender 34 29 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 5328
2017 Gender diverse 38 32 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 18

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 Male gender 29 32 22 10 5 1 1 62 16 7048
2017 Female gender 31 32 20 10 5 1 1 64 16 5328
2017 Gender diverse 10 27 34 14 15 0 0 37 29 18

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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(%)
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 Male gender 23 31 23 14 7 0 1 55 21 7051
2017 Female gender 26 32 21 12 7 0 2 59 20 5327
2017 Gender diverse 19 10 46 9 16 0 0 29 25 18

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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(%)
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 Male gender 30 31 20 12 6 1 1 62 18 7050
2017 Female gender 32 29 19 11 7 0 1 62 19 5333
2017 Gender diverse 5 19 42 25 10 0 0 24 34 18

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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(%)
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 Male gender 35 32 18 9 4 1 2 68 13 7027
2017 Female gender 34 30 19 9 5 1 2 66 15 5303
2017 Gender diverse 55 5 25 5 10 0 0 60 15 18

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 Male gender 53 27 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 7074
2017 Female gender 52 25 13 5 3 0 2 78 9 5361
2017 Gender diverse 49 21 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 18

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 Male gender 72 14 6 3 2 1 2 88 6 7070
2017 Female gender 67 16 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 5364
2017 Gender diverse 40 20 19 21 0 0 0 60 21 18

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 Male gender 53 29 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 7070
2017 Female gender 49 29 11 5 3 0 2 80 9 5354
2017 Gender diverse 44 24 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 18

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 Male gender 55 24 10 6 5 0 1 80 10 7073
2017 Female gender 56 21 9 7 5 0 2 79 12 5361
2017 Gender diverse 38 11 27 5 19 0 0 49 24 18

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 Male gender 57 16 5 2 1 0 18 90 4 7063
2017 Female gender 52 11 5 3 1 0 27 88 5 5359
2017 Gender diverse 43 14 7 0 0 0 36 89 0 18

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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(%)
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 Male gender 64 21 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 7026
2017 Female gender 66 18 6 2 1 0 7 90 4 5340
2017 Gender diverse 43 34 7 0 0 0 15 92 0 18

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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(%)
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 Male gender 67 18 6 3 2 1 3 88 5 7074
2017 Female gender 70 15 5 3 3 0 5 89 6 5366
2017 Gender diverse 30 31 34 5 0 0 0 61 5 18

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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(%)
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 Male gender 56 28 9 3 1 0 2 86 5 7062
2017 Female gender 51 29 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 5347
2017 Gender diverse 37 25 10 13 0 0 15 73 15 18

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 Male gender 17 32 34 11 5 0 0 49 16 7095
2017 Female gender 14 30 36 13 6 0 0 45 18 5377
2017 Gender diverse 10 19 27 29 10 5 0 31 41 18

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 Male gender 6 16 37 25 15 0 1 40 22 7054
2017 Female gender 10 20 39 21 9 0 0 31 30 5343
2017 Gender diverse 34 17 20 19 5 5 0 26 53 18

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 Male gender 21 38 21 9 6 4 1 62 16 7071
2017 Female gender 27 39 15 10 6 3 0 68 16 5356
2017 Gender diverse 5 30 38 7 14 5 0 37 22 18

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 Male gender 19 37 20 13 9 2 0 57 23 7076
2017 Female gender 21 37 17 13 10 2 0 59 24 5368
2017 Gender diverse 20 20 5 27 24 5 0 42 54 18
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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 Male gender 12 88 7078
2017 Female gender 19 81 5363
2017 Gender diverse 30 70 18
2014 Male gender 13 87 8269
2014 Female gender 18 82 6330

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 72 28 863
2017 Female gender 78 22 1036
2014 Male gender 73 27 1028
2014 Female gender 81 19 1137

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

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 Male gender 42 40 7 6 4 0 0 82 10 624
2017 Female gender 48 31 5 8 6 0 1 80 14 814
2014 Male gender 47 34 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 752
2014 Female gender 52 31 5 7 3 1 1 84 11 926
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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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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 23 21 13 15 3 1 24 76 7090
2017 Female gender 29 23 20 12 13 2 1 30 70 5367
2017 Gender diverse 10 30 12 14 19 15 0 12 88 18

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 Male gender 17 4991
2017 Female gender 21 3593
2017 Gender diverse 13 13

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 Male gender 28 4991
2017 Female gender 31 3593
2017 Gender diverse 33 13

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 Male gender 12 4991
2017 Female gender 17 3593
2017 Gender diverse 13 13

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 Male gender 48 4991
2017 Female gender 43 3593
2017 Gender diverse 62 13

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 Male gender 4 4991
2017 Female gender 6 3593
2017 Gender diverse 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 47 4991
2017 Female gender 48 3593
2017 Gender diverse 51 13

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 Male gender 7 39 18 12 4 20 4944
2017 Female gender 6 44 17 11 4 17 3524
2017 Gender diverse 0 43 20 12 0 25 13

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 Male gender 9 19 19 17 27 2 8 31 48 5044
2017 Female gender 12 22 16 16 23 2 9 38 44 3613
2017 Gender diverse 14 7 7 18 47 7 0 23 69 13

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 Male gender 3 10 14 17 48 2 6 14 70 5036
2017 Female gender 3 9 11 16 52 2 7 12 75 3611
2017 Gender diverse 0 0 13 12 61 7 8 0 85 13
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