2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Health Canada by Question 100. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Harassment
Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	32	48	5	11	4	80	15	5707
2017	Part-time	28	43	4	16	8	71	24	294
2014	Full-time	29	49	5	12	4	78	17	6285
2014	Part-time	26	48	3	17	7	73	24	349
2011	Full-time	36	47	4	10	3	84	12	7000
2011	Part-time	34	48	4	10	5	82	15	277
2008	Full-time	41	45	3	9	3	85	11	6504
2008	Part-time	37	43	2	11	7	80	18	278

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	68	21	5	3	2	1	1	90	5	5699
2017	Part-time	70	21	2	3	3	1	1	92	5	293
2014	Full-time	67	22	5	3	2	0	1	90	5	6284
2014	Part-time	62	24	4	4	3	1	1	88	8	349
2011	Full-time	71	19	4	3	1	1	1	92	4	6997
2011	Part-time	72	20	2	2	2	0	1	94	5	278
2008	Full-time	73	18	3	3	2	1	1	92	5	6492
2008	Part-time	72	17	3	3	2	2	1	91	6	278

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	66	18	5	7	3	0	1	85	10	5697
2017	Part-time	74	14	4	4	3	0	2	89	7	294
2014	Full-time	65	19	5	6	4	0	1	85	10	6281
2014	Part-time	69	14	6	5	5	0	1	84	10	348
2011	Full-time	68	17	4	6	4	0	1	86	10	6998
2011	Part-time	72	14	2	6	3	0	3	88	10	277
2008	Full-time	68	16	4	7	4	0	1	85	11	6493
2008	Part-time	72	11	2	8	3	1	1	86	12	278

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	38	35	8	12	7	0	73	19	5704
2017	Part-time	36	35	5	13	9	0	72	23	293
2014	Full-time	37	34	7	13	8	0	72	21	6278
2014	Part-time	37	36	5	14	9	0	73	23	349
2011	Full-time	42	36	8	8	5	0	78	14	6995
2011	Part-time	40	37	7	9	6	1	78	15	276

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	27	39	12	14	7	0	67	21	5702
2017	Part-time	26	40	10	15	7	1	67	23	294
2014	Full-time	22	39	13	17	8	0	62	25	6281
2014	Part-time	21	42	12	18	7	0	63	25	349
2011	Full-time	27	40	13	13	7	1	68	20	7003
2011	Part-time	29	41	10	12	4	3	73	17	277
2008	Full-time	29	42	12	10	5	1	72	16	6499
2008	Part-time	32	36	11	13	5	3	71	18	278

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	42	38	10	7	4	0	79	11	5699
2017	Part-time	47	37	9	5	2	0	85	7	294
2014	Full-time	39	38	10	8	4	0	77	12	6284
2014	Part-time	46	37	8	6	3	1	83	9	349
2011	Full-time	43	36	10	7	4	0	79	11	6997
2011	Part-time	53	30	9	5	2	0	83	8	277
2008	Full-time	39	40	9	7	4	0	80	11	6501
2008	Part-time	44	39	7	5	4	0	84	9	279

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	47	36	7	6	3	83	10	5692
2017	Part-time	55	35	5	4	1	90	5	294
2014	Full-time	45	36	8	7	4	81	11	6280
2014	Part-time	47	40	5	6	3	87	8	349
2011	Full-time	46	38	7	6	3	84	9	7001
2011	Part-time	53	36	6	2	3	88	5	278
2008	Full-time	45	40	7	5	3	85	8	6501
2008	Part-time	53	35	4	5	3	88	8	278

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	46	37	8	7	2	0	83	9	5686
2017	Part-time	42	34	7	10	5	1	77	15	293
2014	Full-time	41	38	10	7	3	0	80	10	6281
2014	Part-time	36	43	8	9	3	0	80	12	349

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	45	32	9	8	6	0	0	77	14	5695
2017	Part-time	47	22	9	11	12	0	0	69	22	294
2014	Full-time	38	35	11	9	6	0	0	74	16	6280
2014	Part-time	44	29	13	9	6	0	0	73	15	348
2011	Full-time	42	34	9	8	5	0	0	77	13	7003
2011	Part-time	48	35	7	6	3	1	1	84	10	278

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	27	23	12	12	13	3	11	58	29	5696
2017	Part-time	26	21	7	13	10	4	19	61	30	294
2014	Full-time	23	23	12	13	16	2	11	53	33	6283
2014	Part-time	24	26	10	12	14	2	12	59	30	349
2011	Full-time	26	22	11	13	15	2	10	55	33	6998
2011	Part-time	32	22	8	9	15	2	12	63	28	278
2008	Full-time	29	24	10	13	13	3	8	59	30	6500
2008	Part-time	32	25	13	7	9	2	11	66	19	279

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	34	43	10	8	5	77	13	5703
2017	Part-time	40	40	10	6	3	80	10	294
2014	Full-time	30	44	11	10	6	74	15	6281
2014	Part-time	28	53	8	7	4	81	11	349
2011	Full-time	34	41	12	8	5	75	13	6984
2011	Part-time	42	37	13	6	3	78	9	278
2008	Full-time	36	40	11	8	4	76	12	6462
2008	Part-time	44	39	7	4	5	84	9	277

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	27	36	15	12	9	64	22	5705
2017	Part-time	30	32	14	10	13	62	24	294
2014	Full-time	23	36	16	14	10	59	25	6282
2014	Part-time	23	38	15	16	7	61	24	349
2011	Full-time	24	38	15	14	9	62	23	7005
2011	Part-time	30	37	15	10	8	67	18	278

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	33	42	10	10	5	0	0	75	15	5697
2017	Part-time	35	44	13	5	3	0	0	79	8	294

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	43	40	9	5	3	0	0	83	9	5698
2017	Part-time	39	42	9	6	3	0	1	82	9	293
2014	Full-time	39	41	11	5	3	0	0	80	9	6279
2014	Part-time	34	41	16	7	1	1	0	75	8	349
2011	Full-time	40	40	10	6	3	1	0	81	9	7001
2011	Part-time	34	46	11	5	3	1	0	81	8	277
2008	Full-time	43	38	9	5	3	0	0	82	8	6497
2008	Part-time	42	39	8	4	5	1	0	83	9	279

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	31	37	12	11	9	0	0	68	19	5697
2017	Part-time	31	36	10	13	10	0	0	67	23	290

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	52	35	9	3	2	86	5	5693
2017	Part-time	57	32	8	2	1	89	3	291
2014	Full-time	59	30	7	3	1	89	4	6280
2014	Part-time	59	32	5	3	1	91	3	347
2011	Full-time	58	31	7	3	1	89	4	7004
2011	Part-time	60	31	7	1	1	91	2	277

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	31	41	11	10	6	72	16	5688
2017	Part-time	28	38	10	12	12	67	23	292
2014	Full-time	22	43	12	14	8	65	22	6286
2014	Part-time	20	42	14	15	9	62	24	349
2011	Full-time	32	41	11	10	6	73	16	6996
2011	Part-time	31	41	11	10	7	72	17	278

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	35	35	14	10	6	70	16	5697
2017	Part-time	32	35	10	13	9	67	23	293
2014	Full-time	29	36	15	12	8	66	19	6285
2014	Part-time	24	39	16	14	7	64	20	349

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	34	36	14	10	5	0	0	71	16	5687
2017	Part-time	33	36	10	11	10	0	0	69	21	293
2014	Full-time	28	39	15	11	7	0	0	67	18	6280
2014	Part-time	24	41	16	12	6	1	0	66	18	349
2011	Full-time	35	40	12	7	4	1	1	77	11	6986
2011	Part-time	36	44	9	6	4	1	1	81	10	277

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	40	39	11	5	4	80	9	5684
2017	Part-time	46	39	8	6	2	84	8	290
2014	Full-time	38	40	11	7	4	78	11	6281
2014	Part-time	40	43	7	8	2	83	10	349
2011	Full-time	40	40	9	6	3	81	9	7003
2011	Part-time	48	38	9	4	1	86	6	278
2008	Full-time	42	40	8	7	3	83	9	6499
2008	Part-time	49	40	5	3	3	89	6	279

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	34	37	15	8	4	1	72	12	5703
2017	Part-time	34	28	20	12	6	0	62	18	293
2014	Full-time	32	37	18	7	5	1	70	12	6283
2014	Part-time	36	31	22	6	4	1	67	11	349
2011	Full-time	34	35	18	7	5	0	70	12	7002
2011	Part-time	36	31	22	6	5	0	67	11	278
2008	Full-time	27	34	21	10	6	0	61	17	6492
2008	Part-time	33	33	21	6	5	1	67	12	278

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	11	24	37	17	8	1	3	26	36	5679
2017	Part-time	9	19	36	22	11	1	3	34	29	291
2014	Full-time	11	28	37	16	6	1	2	22	40	6260
2014	Part-time	6	22	43	17	7	2	4	25	30	349
2011	Full-time	12	26	36	17	6	1	2	24	39	6996
2011	Part-time	7	18	39	22	10	0	4	33	26	278
2008	Full-time	12	28	37	16	6	1	2	22	40	6486
2008	Part-time	8	18	35	24	10	1	4	36	27	276

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	11	18	30	23	13	2	4	38	30	5666
2017	Part-time	12	17	23	23	18	3	4	44	31	291
2014	Full-time	13	22	30	20	9	2	2	31	37	6254
2014	Part-time	9	15	34	22	13	3	3	37	27	348
2011	Full-time	11	19	29	23	12	3	3	37	32	6976
2011	Part-time	10	16	26	23	17	1	6	43	29	275
2008	Full-time	13	21	30	21	11	2	2	34	35	6476
2008	Part-time	10	16	29	24	12	5	4	39	29	277

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	21	25	29	13	7	2	3	22	48	5677
2017	Part-time	17	27	22	15	10	3	6	28	48	290
2014	Full-time	27	28	25	11	4	2	2	16	57	6256
2014	Part-time	21	26	24	13	9	3	3	23	51	346
2011	Full-time	20	26	29	14	6	1	3	21	49	6983
2011	Part-time	16	22	27	15	13	1	6	30	41	275
2008	Full-time	19	26	30	14	6	2	3	21	47	6466
2008	Part-time	12	24	29	17	8	5	6	29	39	277

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	11	18	33	24	11	1	3	36	30	5651
2017	Part-time	10	10	28	30	14	2	5	47	22	289
2014	Full-time	11	20	35	23	8	1	2	32	32	6251
2014	Part-time	6	15	37	23	14	2	3	39	22	348
2011	Full-time	10	19	34	24	10	1	3	35	29	6977
2011	Part-time	5	10	31	30	17	0	7	51	16	277
2008	Full-time	10	20	34	24	9	1	2	34	31	6469
2008	Part-time	5	12	31	31	15	2	6	50	17	276

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	19	23	27	17	9	2	4	27	44	5675
2017	Part-time	15	22	25	17	13	4	4	33	40	291
2014	Full-time	23	27	27	14	6	1	2	21	51	6262
2014	Part-time	20	22	30	13	11	1	3	25	44	347
2011	Full-time	16	23	30	17	9	1	3	28	41	6982
2011	Part-time	14	17	29	22	12	1	5	36	33	277
2008	Full-time	15	23	29	19	10	2	3	30	40	6475
2008	Part-time	11	19	25	21	16	1	8	40	33	277

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	12	18	29	21	12	3	5	36	33	5677
2017	Part-time	17	19	21	19	14	5	5	36	40	290
2014	Full-time	12	17	28	25	12	2	4	39	31	6256
2014	Part-time	11	17	23	26	15	4	5	45	30	349
2011	Full-time	12	18	28	23	12	2	5	38	32	6981
2011	Part-time	16	16	25	20	15	3	6	38	34	276
2008	Full-time	16	23	28	18	9	3	4	28	41	6484
2008	Part-time	16	18	25	19	12	2	8	34	38	276

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	17	23	33	14	7	2	3	23	42	5680
2017	Part-time	17	24	23	16	9	5	6	29	46	290
2014	Full-time	21	26	30	13	6	2	3	20	49	6262
2014	Part-time	19	26	26	14	8	3	4	24	48	348

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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	69	15	6	4	3	0	3	87	8	5703
2017	Part-time	75	10	6	4	1	0	4	88	5	292
2014	Full-time	70	14	5	4	3	0	3	88	7	6281
2014	Part-time	76	10	2	5	3	0	4	90	8	349
2011	Full-time	68	14	6	5	3	0	3	86	9	6991
2011	Part-time	72	11	5	5	4	1	3	86	9	276
2008	Full-time	67	13	6	5	4	1	5	85	10	6492
2008	Part-time	72	10	3	4	3	2	7	90	7	278

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	26	31	15	11	8	5	4	63	21	5700
2017	Part-time	25	28	15	9	11	5	6	60	23	292
2014	Full-time	29	31	14	11	9	4	3	64	21	6281
2014	Part-time	23	35	11	12	8	4	6	64	23	349

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	44	29	9	10	8	1	0	73	18	5701
2017	Part-time	41	28	10	13	7	1	0	70	21	293
2014	Full-time	42	29	9	11	8	1	0	72	19	6281
2014	Part-time	41	31	10	10	6	1	1	74	16	349

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	33	35	11	11	7	2	1	70	18	5694
2017	Part-time	32	34	10	15	8	1	1	67	23	293
2014	Full-time	30	38	12	12	6	1	1	70	18	6278
2014	Part-time	27	39	10	14	5	3	3	70	19	349
2011	Full-time	32	37	11	12	6	2	1	70	18	7013
2011	Part-time	31	37	13	10	4	2	2	71	15	277
2008	Full-time	33	37	11	11	6	2	1	71	18	6502
2008	Part-time	34	38	10	12	3	2	2	75	15	278

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	29	27	13	11	9	10	1	63	22	5705
2017	Part-time	21	24	17	11	6	19	2	56	22	291
2014	Full-time	28	28	15	12	8	7	1	61	22	6278
2014	Part-time	23	25	17	11	5	15	3	59	21	349
2011	Full-time	33	26	13	11	9	7	1	64	22	6994
2011	Part-time	33	22	15	10	4	13	3	65	16	277
2008	Full-time	35	28	12	11	8	6	1	67	20	6500
2008	Part-time	33	30	11	9	4	10	3	72	15	277

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	13	22	17	16	12	17	3	43	35	5701
2017	Part-time	11	19	17	12	13	25	3	42	35	292
2014	Full-time	12	22	18	17	14	13	2	40	38	6278
2014	Part-time	10	19	17	19	13	18	5	37	41	349

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	44	36	7	8	4	81	12	5700
2017	Part-time	47	30	10	10	3	77	13	291
2014	Full-time	41	38	8	8	4	80	12	6280
2014	Part-time	46	35	7	10	2	81	12	349

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	44	32	10	8	6	1	1	76	13	5704
2017	Part-time	42	32	13	4	8	1	1	76	12	294
2014	Full-time	40	34	11	9	5	1	0	75	14	6283
2014	Part-time	41	31	15	8	4	1	0	72	12	349
2011	Full-time	37	35	11	10	7	0	0	72	17	6998
2011	Part-time	37	36	13	10	4	0	1	74	14	272
2008	Full-time	33	35	12	11	9	0	1	68	20	6501
2008	Part-time	38	39	8	10	4	1	0	78	14	279

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	Full-time	48	28	11	7	5	2	1	78	12	5701
2017	Part-time	51	27	10	6	5	1	1	79	11	292
2014	Full-time	44	30	12	7	6	2	0	75	13	6282
2014	Part-time	47	31	12	5	3	2	1	80	7	348
2011	Full-time	42	30	12	8	6	2	1	74	14	7001
2011	Part-time	49	30	9	8	3	1	0	80	11	278
2008	Full-time	40	30	12	9	7	2	0	71	16	6497
2008	Part-time	50	30	7	7	3	2	0	82	11	278

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	Full-time	45	31	9	8	6	1	0	77	14	5700
2017	Part-time	46	33	8	6	5	0	3	81	11	293
2014	Full-time	41	33	9	9	6	1	0	75	15	6279
2014	Part-time	45	30	12	9	4	0	0	75	13	349
2011	Full-time	39	33	10	10	6	1	0	73	16	6996
2011	Part-time	42	33	11	10	4	0	0	76	14	275
2008	Full-time	37	33	10	10	9	1	0	70	19	6497
2008	Part-time	43	30	8	10	6	0	2	75	17	278

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	Full-time	78	12	4	2	2	0	2	92	4	5696
2017	Part-time	82	9	2	3	0	0	4	96	3	293
2014	Full-time	77	12	4	2	2	0	2	92	4	6280
2014	Part-time	84	7	3	1	2	0	3	93	4	349
2011	Full-time	76	12	4	2	2	0	3	91	5	6995
2011	Part-time	79	10	3	1	3	1	3	93	5	278
2008	Full-time	78	8	3	3	3	0	4	90	6	6487
2008	Part-time	82	7	2	2	1	1	4	95	4	279

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	Full-time	50	25	8	5	5	4	3	80	11	5689
2017	Part-time	51	20	8	3	6	2	10	81	10	293
2014	Full-time	49	23	9	6	7	4	4	77	13	6284
2014	Part-time	55	20	5	5	6	0	8	82	12	349
2011	Full-time	46	26	9	7	8	2	3	75	16	7007
2011	Part-time	60	24	8	3	3	0	3	86	7	276

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	Full-time	55	25	8	6	5	1	0	81	11	5693
2017	Part-time	56	24	7	5	6	1	1	82	11	293

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	Full-time	56	23	10	4	5	2	0	81	9	5697
2017	Part-time	59	22	7	4	5	2	0	83	10	294

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	52	26	10	7	5	0	78	12	5691
2017	Part-time	54	21	11	7	7	0	74	14	293
2014	Full-time	48	28	10	7	6	0	76	13	6278
2014	Part-time	51	29	7	7	4	1	81	12	349

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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	Full-time	27	35	13	11	5	3	6	68	18	1387
2017	Part-time	22	57	0	11	11	0	0	79	21	23
2014	Full-time	26	36	13	11	7	3	5	67	19	1566
2014	Part-time	26	40	11	4	7	2	9	75	12	34

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	Full-time	26	32	16	10	7	8	1	64	19	5705
2017	Part-time	33	29	13	4	7	13	1	72	13	294
2014	Full-time	23	33	18	10	6	9	0	62	19	6278
2014	Part-time	26	27	18	7	3	17	0	65	13	349
2011	Full-time	24	30	17	11	9	7	1	59	22	6994
2011	Part-time	28	28	18	8	9	9	0	61	19	276

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	23	33	18	13	9	3	58	24	5700
2017	Part-time	27	31	19	11	10	3	60	21	293
2014	Full-time	20	32	21	14	10	3	54	25	6271
2014	Part-time	22	27	24	13	7	7	53	21	349
2011	Full-time	20	33	19	14	11	3	54	26	6988
2011	Part-time	21	32	19	12	10	5	56	24	277
2008	Full-time	23	35	17	12	10	3	60	22	6498
2008	Part-time	31	35	13	8	8	4	69	17	277

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	Full-time	16	30	20	17	10	7	0	49	29	5697
2017	Part-time	19	26	18	14	15	7	1	49	31	294
2014	Full-time	13	28	22	19	11	6	0	44	32	6278
2014	Part-time	15	23	22	18	10	11	0	43	33	349
2011	Full-time	12	33	20	18	10	6	0	48	30	6991
2011	Part-time	13	32	22	16	10	6	0	48	28	277
2008	Full-time	12	34	19	18	11	6	0	49	30	6488
2008	Part-time	20	31	17	16	7	9	0	57	24	279

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	20	28	17	14	14	7	52	30	5699
2017	Part-time	20	29	16	14	14	7	53	30	294
2014	Full-time	17	26	20	16	14	7	47	32	6275
2014	Part-time	17	22	19	17	12	12	45	33	349
2011	Full-time	15	29	18	16	14	8	48	32	6995
2011	Part-time	16	29	18	15	12	10	49	30	277
2008	Full-time	16	30	18	15	12	10	50	29	6489
2008	Part-time	22	36	12	9	10	11	65	21	279

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	16	31	18	18	13	4	49	32	5703
2017	Part-time	20	31	17	14	13	5	54	29	293
2014	Full-time	14	31	19	20	13	3	46	34	6274
2014	Part-time	15	26	20	21	10	6	44	34	349
2011	Full-time	13	32	18	22	13	3	46	36	6981
2011	Part-time	15	36	18	16	11	4	53	28	278
2008	Full-time	14	35	15	21	12	2	50	35	6495
2008	Part-time	21	35	14	13	11	7	60	26	277

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	26	42	17	9	5	2	69	14	5695
2017	Part-time	24	42	21	7	4	3	68	11	294
2014	Full-time	23	42	19	9	5	2	67	14	6282
2014	Part-time	22	38	20	12	3	5	63	16	348
2011	Full-time	24	43	17	10	5	1	68	15	6990
2011	Part-time	21	41	21	9	5	2	63	15	278

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	Full-time	40	41	11	4	2	3	0	83	6	5686
2017	Part-time	42	38	11	4	2	2	1	82	6	292
2014	Full-time	39	40	11	4	2	4	1	82	6	6280
2014	Part-time	40	39	8	3	3	7	1	85	6	349
2011	Full-time	38	38	12	5	2	4	0	80	7	6988
2011	Part-time	35	43	10	5	1	5	0	83	7	277

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	Full-time	34	37	11	8	5	3	1	75	14	5694
2017	Part-time	32	37	13	7	7	3	1	72	14	294
2014	Full-time	33	38	12	8	4	4	1	75	13	6284
2014	Part-time	28	40	12	8	6	6	1	72	15	349
2011	Full-time	32	34	12	10	6	5	1	70	17	6987
2011	Part-time	32	33	12	11	6	4	2	69	18	277
2008	Full-time	30	35	12	10	7	5	1	69	19	6492
2008	Part-time	30	30	11	14	6	8	1	65	22	278

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	Full-time	23	31	20	13	7	5	1	57	21	5690
2017	Part-time	24	33	19	9	6	6	3	62	17	294
2014	Full-time	20	33	20	13	8	6	1	56	22	6276
2014	Part-time	18	28	23	14	5	9	3	52	22	348
2011	Full-time	15	33	21	14	8	6	1	53	24	6994
2011	Part-time	19	33	22	11	7	6	2	57	19	278

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	Full-time	16	22	17	15	16	11	3	44	36	5693
2017	Part-time	20	21	17	14	15	10	3	48	33	294
2014	Full-time	13	20	19	17	19	10	2	38	41	6281
2014	Part-time	14	20	20	15	13	14	4	41	34	349
2011	Full-time	12	18	18	17	18	13	3	37	41	7000
2011	Part-time	14	20	20	11	12	18	6	44	29	277

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	Full-time	59	21	9	4	2	1	3	84	7	5700
2017	Part-time	63	16	5	3	2	2	9	89	6	294
2014	Full-time	59	21	9	4	3	1	3	84	7	6283
2014	Part-time	66	12	7	2	4	2	7	85	7	347

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	Full-time	67	20	6	2	1	2	2	90	3	5697
2017	Part-time	73	12	5	1	1	3	5	92	3	294
2014	Full-time	64	21	6	2	1	3	3	89	4	6278
2014	Part-time	69	15	4	3	2	3	4	91	5	348
2011	Full-time	64	18	7	3	1	2	4	88	4	6995
2011	Part-time	66	15	5	3	2	2	7	89	5	278
2008	Full-time	69	17	7	2	1	2	3	89	4	6495
2008	Part-time	71	14	3	4	1	2	5	92	5	277

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	Full-time	22	32	15	16	11	2	0	56	28	5690
2017	Part-time	25	31	18	12	9	4	1	59	22	293
2014	Full-time	17	29	18	19	15	2	0	47	35	6282
2014	Part-time	20	27	18	18	9	5	2	51	29	349
2011	Full-time	21	33	16	16	12	2	0	56	28	7008
2011	Part-time	27	35	11	14	7	3	2	66	22	277
2008	Full-time	24	37	15	13	8	2	0	63	21	6498
2008	Part-time	29	36	13	9	8	3	2	68	18	277

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	Full-time	19	24	14	17	21	3	1	45	40	5693
2017	Part-time	18	24	20	12	12	8	8	49	28	290
2014	Full-time	13	23	15	20	26	2	2	37	48	6283
2014	Part-time	12	21	19	19	15	6	9	39	39	346
2011	Full-time	14	27	15	18	22	2	1	42	42	7003
2011	Part-time	17	29	17	14	12	3	8	51	29	278
2008	Full-time	18	33	14	16	16	2	2	53	33	6488
2008	Part-time	22	25	14	15	9	6	10	55	28	277

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	Full-time	20	36	20	12	7	5	0	59	19	5694
2017	Part-time	18	34	21	15	6	6	1	56	22	293

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	Full-time	41	35	14	3	3	4	0	79	6	5693
2017	Part-time	40	35	15	2	3	5	1	80	4	292
2014	Full-time	44	35	12	3	2	4	0	82	5	6280
2014	Part-time	47	33	12	1	1	5	0	85	2	349

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	40	39	11	5	3	2	81	8	5699
2017	Part-time	39	39	9	5	3	4	82	9	293
2014	Full-time	40	38	12	5	3	2	80	8	6283
2014	Part-time	42	38	11	3	2	4	84	5	349
2011	Full-time	35	39	13	7	4	2	75	11	6989
2011	Part-time	35	42	11	6	3	3	79	10	277

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	45	37	9	5	4	0	82	9	5700
2017	Part-time	49	32	8	5	6	1	81	11	292
2014	Full-time	45	37	9	5	3	0	82	8	6282
2014	Part-time	48	38	8	4	3	0	86	6	349
2011	Full-time	40	37	12	6	4	1	77	11	6989
2011	Part-time	45	39	8	5	3	0	84	8	278
2008	Full-time	37	39	12	7	5	1	76	12	6495
2008	Part-time	48	33	8	7	4	0	81	11	278

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	Full-time	35	34	17	8	6	1	0	69	14	5692
2017	Part-time	36	29	17	10	7	0	0	66	17	293
2014	Full-time	26	37	18	10	8	1	0	63	19	6282
2014	Part-time	28	39	18	11	3	0	0	67	15	349
2011	Full-time	29	35	18	9	7	1	0	65	16	6999
2011	Part-time	30	35	19	9	5	1	1	66	14	277

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	34	37	15	8	5	71	14	5703
2017	Part-time	36	31	15	11	7	67	18	293
2014	Full-time	26	38	16	12	7	65	19	6282
2014	Part-time	29	40	16	12	4	68	16	349
2011	Full-time	29	38	16	10	6	67	16	6996
2011	Part-time	29	39	17	8	5	69	14	277
2008	Full-time	30	39	14	10	6	70	16	6491
2008	Part-time	36	41	8	8	6	78	14	278

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	Full-time	30	26	18	12	9	4	0	59	22	5694
2017	Part-time	33	19	20	12	9	7	1	56	22	292
2014	Full-time	26	26	19	14	11	4	0	54	26	6286
2014	Part-time	25	30	15	13	8	8	1	60	23	348
2011	Full-time	28	25	19	14	10	4	0	55	25	6996
2011	Part-time	32	22	20	10	8	5	2	59	19	277
2008	Full-time	27	27	17	13	9	5	0	58	24	6497
2008	Part-time	34	27	12	9	7	7	2	68	18	277

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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	Full-time	31	35	35	5699
2017	Part-time	32	36	32	293
2014	Full-time	30	34	36	6286
2014	Part-time	24	44	33	349
2011	Full-time	33	34	34	7003
2011	Part-time	27	34	39	278

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	Full-time	11	33	37	6	6	7	1773
2017	Part-time	23	8	8	24	23	14	85
2014	Full-time	10	31	40	9	9999	10	1896
2014	Part-time	29	16	10	26	9999	20	83
2011	Full-time	11	32	40	7	9999	10	2334
2011	Part-time	20	25	15	20	9999	19	79

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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	Full-time	19	81	5691
2017	Part-time	28	72	287
2014	Full-time	20	80	6272
2014	Part-time	17	83	349

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	50	1040
2017	Part-time	54	63
2014	Full-time	48	1217
2014	Part-time	52	49

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	64	1040
2017	Part-time	60	63
2014	Full-time	64	1217
2014	Part-time	45	49

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	8	1040
2014	Full-time	8	1217
2014	Part-time	12	49

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	Full-time	2	1040
2017	Part-time	21	63
2014	Full-time	1	1217
2014	Part-time	26	49

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	5	1040
2014	Full-time	4	1217

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	7	1040
2017	Part-time	20	63
2014	Full-time	7	1217
2014	Part-time	30	49

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	3	1040
2014	Full-time	3	1217
2014	Part-time	0	49

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	44	1040
2017	Part-time	43	63
2014	Full-time	42	1219
2014	Part-time	54	49

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	42	1040
2017	Part-time	45	63
2014	Full-time	44	1219
2014	Part-time	38	49

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	49	1040
2017	Part-time	29	63
2014	Full-time	45	1219
2014	Part-time	45	49

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	39	1040
2017	Part-time	42	63
2014	Full-time	38	1219
2014	Part-time	42	49

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	34	1040
2017	Part-time	34	63
2014	Full-time	31	1219
2014	Part-time	36	49

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	55	1040
2017	Part-time	58	63
2014	Full-time	53	1219
2014	Part-time	75	49

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	34	1040
2017	Part-time	32	63
2014	Full-time	33	1219
2014	Part-time	45	49

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	1	1040
2014	Full-time	1	1219

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	7	1040
2017	Part-time	8	63
2014	Full-time	6	1219

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	12	1040
2017	Part-time	12	63
2014	Full-time	12	1219
2014	Part-time	29	49

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	49	1040
2017	Part-time	36	63
2014	Full-time	46	1219
2014	Part-time	37	49

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	29	1040
2017	Part-time	36	63
2014	Full-time	26	1219
2014	Part-time	45	49

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	14	1040
2014	Full-time	14	1219

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	Full-time	55	1041
2017	Part-time	57	63
2014	Full-time	56	1218
2014	Part-time	73	49

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	Full-time	30	1041
2017	Part-time	33	63
2014	Full-time	27	1218
2014	Part-time	37	49

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	Full-time	9	1041
2017	Part-time	8	63
2014	Full-time	10	1218

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	Full-time	18	1041
2017	Part-time	24	63
2014	Full-time	17	1218
2014	Part-time	22	49

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	Full-time	12	1041
2017	Part-time	12	63
2014	Full-time	11	1218

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	Full-time	7	1041
2017	Part-time	13	63
2014	Full-time	6	1218

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	Full-time	11	1041
2017	Part-time	12	63
2014	Full-time	12	1218
2014	Part-time	26	49

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	11	1041
2017	Part-time	14	63
2014	Full-time	11	1218
2014	Part-time	18	49

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	24	1041
2017	Part-time	19	63
2014	Full-time	25	1218
2014	Part-time	11	49

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	Full-time	12	972
2017	Part-time	11	55
2014	Full-time	11	1141
2014	Part-time	16	46

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	Full-time	17	972
2017	Part-time	30	55
2014	Full-time	18	1141
2014	Part-time	16	46

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	Full-time	8	972
2014	Full-time	9	1141
2014	Part-time	11	46

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	Full-time	7	972
2017	Part-time	8	55
2014	Full-time	7	1141
2014	Part-time	17	46

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	Full-time	9	972
2014	Full-time	11	1141
2014	Part-time	19	46

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	Full-time	11	972
2014	Full-time	11	1141

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	Full-time	16	972
2017	Part-time	11	55
2014	Full-time	11	1141
2014	Part-time	18	46

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	Full-time	11	972
2017	Part-time	10	55
2014	Full-time	9	1141
2014	Part-time	11	46

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	Full-time	12	972
2017	Part-time	8	55
2014	Full-time	10	1141
2014	Part-time	11	46

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	Full-time	26	972
2017	Part-time	26	55
2014	Full-time	27	1141
2014	Part-time	31	46

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	Full-time	8	972
2017	Part-time	12	55
2014	Full-time	10	1141
2014	Part-time	13	46

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	Full-time	45	972
2017	Part-time	26	55
2014	Full-time	50	1141
2014	Part-time	31	46

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	Full-time	1	972
2017	Part-time	0	55
2014	Full-time	2	1141
2014	Part-time	0	46

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	Full-time	54	972
2017	Part-time	55	55
2014	Full-time	52	1141
2014	Part-time	52	46

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	Full-time	3	972

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	15	972
2017	Part-time	22	55
2014	Full-time	12	1141
2014	Part-time	11	46

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	Full-time	92	8	1038
2017	Part-time	97	3	64

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	Full-time	15	17	18	7	8	27	8	49	23	5703
2017	Part-time	11	17	17	11	8	30	7	44	29	293
2014	Full-time	13	17	19	7	8	28	8	47	24	6285
2014	Part-time	12	14	20	7	4	32	12	46	18	348

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	Full-time	29	31	17	6	6	10	1	67	14	5694
2017	Part-time	25	29	19	9	7	11	1	61	18	292
2014	Full-time	22	28	20	7	6	15	2	61	15	6283
2014	Part-time	20	28	20	5	4	21	2	62	12	348
2011	Full-time	29	32	17	8	5	9	0	67	14	6998
2011	Part-time	31	29	20	8	4	8	0	65	14	277

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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	Full-time	28	50	9	5	2	2	4	83	8	5699
2017	Part-time	15	45	12	11	5	4	8	69	17	294
2014	Full-time	27	51	10	5	1	2	3	82	7	6280
2014	Part-time	16	44	13	14	2	2	7	67	18	349
2011	Full-time	26	52	10	6	2	1	3	81	9	6994
2011	Part-time	17	46	11	13	2	2	8	70	17	278
2008	Full-time	25	47	10	8	4	2	4	77	13	6497
2008	Part-time	15	41	11	15	5	5	7	64	23	279

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	Full-time	10	22	22	7	5	26	8	49	18	5695
2017	Part-time	9	17	22	7	5	27	14	44	19	292
2014	Full-time	9	20	24	9	5	25	9	43	21	6282
2014	Part-time	6	15	25	8	7	25	15	34	25	349
2011	Full-time	8	20	25	8	6	26	7	43	21	6986
2011	Part-time	5	18	22	11	4	27	14	38	26	278

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	Full-time	41	30	10	3	2	9	4	82	6	5699
2017	Part-time	32	24	13	6	2	14	8	73	10	294
2014	Full-time	36	33	12	4	2	10	4	80	6	6283
2014	Part-time	31	26	16	3	1	14	8	73	6	349
2011	Full-time	37	32	12	4	2	9	3	78	7	6996
2011	Part-time	37	29	9	4	2	12	7	81	8	279
2008	Full-time	35	32	12	4	2	11	4	79	7	6499
2008	Part-time	32	31	10	5	3	12	8	78	10	275

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	Full-time	30	31	14	5	2	14	4	74	9	5688
2017	Part-time	26	22	15	9	4	16	8	64	16	293
2014	Full-time	27	32	15	5	3	14	3	72	10	6274
2014	Part-time	24	26	18	7	1	17	8	65	11	348
2011	Full-time	29	31	16	5	3	14	3	71	10	6980
2011	Part-time	25	27	14	4	3	18	8	71	11	279
2008	Full-time	32	30	14	7	3	9	4	72	12	6499
2008	Part-time	37	27	8	6	4	11	9	78	12	279

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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	Full-time	10	90	5689
2017	Part-time	8	92	287
2014	Full-time	8	92	6261
2014	Part-time	7	93	347

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	35	538
2017	Part-time	36	19
2014	Full-time	34	461

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	82	538
2017	Part-time	35	19
2014	Full-time	81	461
2014	Part-time	43	20

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	3	538
2017	Part-time	0	19
2014	Full-time	4	461

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	8	538
2014	Full-time	6	461

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	7	538
2014	Full-time	6	461

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	6	538
2014	Full-time	8	461
2014	Part-time	0	20

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	29	534
2017	Part-time	64	19
2014	Full-time	24	462
2014	Part-time	46	20

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	23	534
2017	Part-time	28	19
2014	Full-time	16	462

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	14	534
2017	Part-time	35	19
2014	Full-time	15	462
2014	Part-time	41	20

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	6	534
2014	Full-time	7	462

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	23	534
2014	Full-time	25	462

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	23	534
2014	Full-time	16	462
2014	Part-time	34	20

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	3	534
2017	Part-time	0	19
2014	Full-time	2	462
2014	Part-time	0	20

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	Full-time	3	534
2017	Part-time	0	19

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	8	534
2014	Full-time	8	462
2014	Part-time	0	20

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	20	534
2014	Full-time	16	462
2014	Part-time	16	20

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	Part-time	0	19

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	15	534
2014	Full-time	17	462

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Part-time	0	19
2014	Part-time	0	20

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	19	534
2014	Full-time	31	462

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	Full-time	29	538
2017	Part-time	26	19
2014	Full-time	24	462
2014	Part-time	48	19

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	Full-time	11	538
2014	Full-time	14	462

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	Full-time	5	538
2014	Full-time	6	462

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	Full-time	13	538
2014	Full-time	16	462

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	Full-time	6	538
2014	Full-time	6	462
2014	Part-time	0	19

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	Full-time	4	538
2014	Full-time	7	462

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	Full-time	8	538
2014	Full-time	7	462

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	8	538
2014	Full-time	6	462
2014	Part-time	0	19

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	54	538
2017	Part-time	42	19
2014	Full-time	55	462
2014	Part-time	37	19

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	Full-time	6	516
2014	Full-time	5	429

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	Full-time	15	516
2017	Part-time	30	18
2014	Full-time	11	429

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	Full-time	4	516
2014	Full-time	3	429
2014	Part-time	0	17

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	Full-time	2	516
2014	Full-time	2	429

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	Full-time	2	516
2017	Part-time	0	18
2014	Full-time	2	429

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	Full-time	4	516
2014	Full-time	5	429

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	Full-time	11	516
2014	Full-time	8	429
2014	Part-time	0	17

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	Full-time	11	516
2014	Full-time	12	429

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	Full-time	10	516
2017	Part-time	0	18
2014	Full-time	8	429

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	Full-time	23	516
2014	Full-time	24	429
2014	Part-time	25	17

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	Full-time	7	516
2014	Full-time	11	429

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	Full-time	42	516
2014	Full-time	50	429
2014	Part-time	29	17

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	Full-time	2	516
2017	Part-time	0	18
2014	Full-time	3	429
2014	Part-time	0	17

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	Full-time	64	516
2017	Part-time	46	18
2014	Full-time	64	429
2014	Part-time	62	17

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	Full-time	2	516
2017	Part-time	0	18

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	Full-time	13	516
2014	Full-time	12	429

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	Full-time	88	12	539
2017	Part-time	87	13	19

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	Full-time	16	16	20	3	4	34	8	55	11	5698
2017	Part-time	15	10	21	2	1	40	10	51	7	291
2014	Full-time	14	15	20	3	3	36	9	53	11	6278
2014	Part-time	14	14	22	2	1	36	11	52	6	348

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	Full-time	31	32	16	3	3	13	2	73	8	5689
2017	Part-time	30	29	17	1	1	19	2	75	4	289
2014	Full-time	26	29	19	3	3	18	2	69	8	6281
2014	Part-time	25	23	22	3	0	22	4	65	4	349
2011	Full-time	36	33	14	4	3	10	0	77	7	6985
2011	Part-time	35	32	17	4	3	8	1	74	7	276

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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	Full-time	18	24	20	15	20	1	2	43	36	5690
2017	Part-time	12	20	19	13	34	1	1	33	48	294

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	Full-time	15	27	27	17	12	0	1	43	30	5689
2017	Part-time	20	29	20	12	18	0	0	49	30	294

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	Full-time	21	30	24	14	9	1	2	52	24	5680
2017	Part-time	29	32	17	11	7	1	4	64	18	294

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	17	24	23	17	15	1	2	42	34	5688
2017	Part-time	23	23	20	11	20	2	2	47	32	294

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	39	25	15	6	5	1	9	71	12	5674
2017	Part-time	41	22	9	6	11	1	11	71	19	294

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	Full-time	27	30	22	11	8	0	1	58	20	5679
2017	Part-time	28	33	16	11	11	0	0	62	22	292

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	Full-time	25	33	22	11	7	1	2	59	19	5675
2017	Part-time	30	32	14	11	12	0	1	63	22	293

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	21	32	24	14	8	1	2	53	23	5668
2017	Part-time	30	33	17	12	5	2	1	64	18	293

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	25	32	20	11	8	1	2	59	20	5671
2017	Part-time	39	33	15	7	6	1	1	72	13	293

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	28	32	21	10	6	1	2	62	16	5661
2017	Part-time	31	34	16	8	10	0	1	66	18	291

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	Full-time	49	25	13	6	4	0	2	76	10	5696
2017	Part-time	41	29	11	8	9	0	2	72	17	294

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	Full-time	68	13	6	4	4	1	4	85	9	5693
2017	Part-time	68	18	5	3	2	1	3	90	5	294

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	Full-time	52	28	10	4	2	0	3	83	7	5697
2017	Part-time	55	27	7	3	5	0	2	83	9	291

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	Full-time	56	21	10	6	5	0	3	79	11	5690
2017	Part-time	57	21	8	4	8	0	2	80	12	293

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	Full-time	51	13	5	2	1	0	27	88	5	5688
2017	Part-time	52	13	4	4	0	0	27	89	6	293

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	62	20	7	2	1	1	7	89	4	5663
2017	Part-time	58	20	9	6	2	0	5	82	9	290

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	61	18	7	4	4	1	4	84	8	5695
2017	Part-time	64	16	8	3	5	1	4	83	9	294

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	48	30	12	4	2	0	3	81	6	5684
2017	Part-time	56	25	10	6	1	0	2	83	7	293

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	Full-time	10	31	38	13	7	0	0	41	20	5698
2017	Part-time	15	33	29	14	9	0	1	48	22	291

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	Full-time	9	19	41	21	8	0	1	30	29	5695
2017	Part-time	10	22	34	26	8	0	0	34	32	293

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	Full-time	34	40	13	6	5	2	0	76	11	5697
2017	Part-time	24	39	14	8	10	4	0	67	18	293

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	20	40	15	14	9	2	0	61	24	5698
2017	Part-time	20	35	16	12	15	2	0	56	27	294

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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	Full-time	21	79	5695
2017	Part-time	16	84	289
2014	Full-time	17	83	6270
2014	Part-time	15	85	348

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	82	18	1170
2017	Part-time	81	19	45
2014	Full-time	80	20	1077
2014	Part-time	78	22	53

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	50	33	6	7	3	0	84	10	960
2017	Part-time	50	22	9	11	8	0	72	19	38
2014	Full-time	50	33	6	7	3	1	84	10	869
2014	Part-time	56	27	14	4	0	0	82	4	44

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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	26	23	20	12	14	3	1	28	72	5709
2017	Part-time	11	21	19	20	24	4	0	11	89	294

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	Full-time	23	3925
2017	Part-time	38	248

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	Full-time	39	3925
2017	Part-time	46	248

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	Full-time	19	3925
2017	Part-time	36	248

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	Full-time	42	3925
2017	Part-time	42	248

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	Full-time	8	3925
2017	Part-time	4	248

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Full-time	42	3925
2017	Part-time	38	248

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	Full-time	4	45	19	11	5	15	3847
2017	Part-time	3	35	20	12	10	20	237

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	Full-time	10	21	15	18	25	3	8	34	48	3940
2017	Part-time	10	23	19	13	27	1	7	36	44	246

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	Full-time	2	8	10	18	52	3	6	12	77	3936
2017	Part-time	1	10	11	16	53	3	6	12	76	246

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2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Health Canada by Question 100. Do you work full-time or part-time?

Survey Themes

My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

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

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

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

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

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

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.

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

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

My Work Unit

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

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

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

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

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

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

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

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

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.

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

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

Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

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

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.

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

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

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.

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

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mobility and Retention

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

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

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?

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

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

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