2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Health Canada by Question 103. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other

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 Other 0 56 0 27 17 0 0 56 44 13
2014 Other 34 42 0 13 12 0 0 76 24 15
2011 Other 31 41 3 17 3 0 3 75 21 29
2008 Other 43 39 2 14 2 0 0 82 16 49

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 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 Other 54 20 6 21 0 0 0 74 21 13
2014 Other 48 34 0 0 6 0 12 93 7 15
2011 Other 62 24 0 7 3 0 3 89 11 29
2008 Other 76 20 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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 Other 49 36 0 0 6 0 10 94 6 13
2014 Other 62 22 5 5 6 0 0 84 11 15
2011 Other 69 17 3 3 3 0 3 89 7 29
2008 Other 78 8 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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 Other 11 45 0 32 11 0 0 57 43 13
2014 Other 22 60 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2011 Other 38 34 0 14 10 0 3 75 25 29

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

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 Other 6 46 6 26 17 0 0 52 43 13
2014 Other 11 35 20 12 22 0 0 45 34 15
2011 Other 24 45 7 17 3 0 3 71 21 29
2008 Other 37 37 10 14 0 0 2 75 15 49

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 Other 47 36 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 13
2014 Other 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 Other 52 31 0 3 10 0 3 86 14 29
2008 Other 27 43 12 12 4 0 2 71 17 49

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 Other 41 43 6 0 10 0 0 84 10 13
2014 Other 47 40 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2011 Other 48 34 0 7 7 0 3 86 14 29
2008 Other 24 49 8 12 6 0 0 73 18 49

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 Other 27 31 6 10 27 0 0 58 37 13
2014 Other 28 60 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 15

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

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 Other 41 23 10 16 10 0 0 64 26 13
2014 Other 34 36 12 0 18 0 0 70 18 15
2011 Other 45 14 21 7 7 0 7 63 15 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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 Other 16 21 10 41 6 0 7 39 50 13
2014 Other 11 39 17 20 13 0 0 50 33 15
2011 Other 17 21 14 10 21 3 14 46 38 29
2008 Other 18 18 8 14 12 4 24 51 37 49

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

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 Other 41 18 20 11 10 0 0 59 21 13
2014 Other 31 43 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2011 Other 31 45 7 7 7 0 3 79 14 29
2008 Other 33 39 10 8 10 0 0 71 18 49

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 Other 37 7 0 46 10 0 0 44 56 13
2014 Other 18 36 26 7 12 0 0 55 19 15
2011 Other 17 31 21 17 10 0 3 50 29 29

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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 Other 21 53 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 13

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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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 Other 49 11 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 13
2014 Other 24 58 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2011 Other 38 45 7 0 7 0 3 86 7 29
2008 Other 35 41 14 4 6 0 0 76 10 49

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 31 12 6 35 16 0 0 44 51 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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 Other 49 21 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 13
2014 Other 49 46 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2011 Other 66 21 7 0 3 0 3 89 4 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Other 31 32 10 17 10 0 0 63 27 13
2014 Other 0 45 24 15 12 5 0 47 28 15
2011 Other 31 28 10 10 17 0 3 61 29 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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 Other 37 27 10 0 26 0 0 64 26 13
2014 Other 0 53 13 11 18 5 0 56 30 15

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 Other 33 21 15 6 20 0 6 57 27 13
2014 Other 5 51 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 15
2011 Other 45 17 14 14 7 0 3 64 21 29

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 Other 47 18 10 10 15 0 0 65 25 13
2014 Other 43 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2011 Other 41 31 7 14 3 0 3 75 18 29
2008 Other 43 37 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 49

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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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 Other 12 26 30 16 16 0 0 39 31 13
2014 Other 30 43 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2011 Other 48 21 10 14 3 0 3 71 18 29
2008 Other 45 22 16 6 10 0 0 67 16 49

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 Other 12 55 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 12
2014 Other 13 11 46 22 0 0 7 24 26 15
2011 Other 10 24 17 24 14 3 7 42 38 29
2008 Other 12 20 33 22 10 0 2 33 33 49

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 31 22 20 21 6 0 0 26 54 13
2014 Other 13 14 48 18 7 0 0 25 28 14
2011 Other 17 10 24 24 14 3 7 42 31 29
2008 Other 15 13 19 25 21 4 4 50 30 48

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 29 34 22 5 0 0 11 6 70 12
2014 Other 20 36 32 5 0 0 7 5 61 15
2011 Other 21 17 24 21 14 0 3 36 39 29
2008 Other 23 23 21 17 10 2 4 29 49 48

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 Other 6 34 44 5 0 0 11 6 44 12
2014 Other 0 18 13 37 12 0 19 61 23 15
2011 Other 14 10 17 21 34 0 3 57 25 29
2008 Other 13 13 23 21 27 0 4 50 26 48

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 6 72 12
2014 Other 25 40 7 23 0 5 0 24 68 15
2011 Other 17 24 17 17 21 0 3 39 43 29
2008 Other 15 17 13 19 25 2 10 50 36 48

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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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 Other 32 17 23 12 6 11 0 20 55 12
2014 Other 25 13 13 22 15 5 7 42 43 15
2011 Other 10 3 31 24 14 7 10 46 17 29
2008 Other 4 19 23 19 19 8 8 45 28 48

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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Never/ Almost never
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 23 38 34 0 0 5 0 0 64 12
2014 Other 19 26 31 17 0 0 7 18 49 15
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 59 16 0 6 10 0 10 83 17 13
2014 Other 62 15 0 17 6 0 0 77 23 15
2011 Other 59 17 7 7 3 0 7 81 11 29
2008 Other 69 12 2 0 4 2 10 93 5 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor 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 Other 6 27 6 31 21 10 0 36 58 13
2014 Other 15 18 38 12 6 11 0 36 21 15

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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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 Other 38 11 10 26 16 0 0 49 41 13
2014 Other 24 38 13 18 7 0 0 62 25 15

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 Other 17 0 6 59 11 6 0 19 75 12
2014 Other 24 40 23 6 7 0 0 64 13 15
2011 Other 28 41 3 14 7 3 3 74 22 29
2008 Other 35 37 6 6 10 4 2 76 17 49

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 Other 21 15 0 28 16 20 0 45 55 13
2014 Other 6 45 32 0 0 16 0 61 0 15
2011 Other 21 17 14 14 10 21 3 50 32 29
2008 Other 37 16 12 8 6 18 2 67 18 49

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

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 Other 10 12 27 26 15 10 0 25 45 13
2014 Other 0 38 18 26 13 5 0 40 41 15

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

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 Other 32 11 10 31 16 0 0 43 46 13
2014 Other 17 53 18 13 0 0 0 70 13 15
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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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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 Other 42 32 16 0 10 0 0 74 10 13
2014 Other 0 65 11 7 12 5 0 68 20 15
2011 Other 25 29 14 18 11 0 4 56 30 28
2008 Other 37 31 4 18 10 0 0 67 29 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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 Other 47 25 6 11 11 0 0 71 22 12
2014 Other 5 60 5 24 0 6 0 69 25 15
2011 Other 43 18 14 7 14 0 4 63 22 28
2008 Other 47 22 10 10 8 0 2 71 19 49

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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 Other 38 36 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 13
2014 Other 5 57 20 6 12 0 0 62 18 15
2011 Other 28 34 7 17 10 0 3 64 29 29
2008 Other 39 33 8 6 14 0 0 71 20 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Other 49 31 0 0 10 0 10 89 11 13
2014 Other 59 30 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 15
2011 Other 69 17 7 0 3 0 3 89 4 29
2008 Other 82 8 2 0 0 4 4 98 0 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 46 12 10 6 10 6 10 70 19 13
2014 Other 31 43 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 15
2011 Other 45 28 7 3 7 0 10 81 12 29

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Other 54 0 16 10 20 0 0 54 30 13

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

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 Other 54 10 0 10 26 0 0 64 36 13

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

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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Total responses
2017 Other 48 7 6 20 20 0 0 54 40 13
2014 Other 5 47 36 12 0 0 0 52 12 15
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 26 10 27 17 21 0 0 36 37 13
2014 Other 17 19 30 6 15 7 7 41 24 15
2011 Other 17 34 14 14 10 7 3 58 27 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 20 16 16 22 26 0 0 36 49 13
2014 Other 11 20 48 0 15 0 7 33 16 15
2011 Other 21 31 17 7 17 3 3 56 26 29
2008 Other 27 24 12 18 12 6 0 54 33 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 20 6 16 32 26 0 0 26 59 13
2014 Other 6 14 28 20 20 5 7 23 45 15
2011 Other 14 28 28 7 17 3 3 44 26 29
2008 Other 8 41 10 18 12 10 0 55 34 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 26 0 22 26 26 0 0 26 52 13
2014 Other 6 20 29 18 9 11 7 32 33 15
2011 Other 14 24 28 7 17 7 3 42 27 29
2008 Other 18 27 4 14 20 16 0 54 41 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 20 17 16 20 21 6 0 40 44 13
2014 Other 6 31 17 20 9 5 13 45 34 15
2011 Other 10 31 17 21 14 3 3 44 37 29
2008 Other 18 31 10 18 10 12 0 56 33 49
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Other 10 32 22 26 10 0 0 42 36 13
2014 Other 14 70 5 6 0 5 0 88 7 15
2011 Other 31 34 7 17 7 0 3 68 25 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 37 22 16 10 16 0 0 59 26 13
2014 Other 50 32 5 6 0 7 0 88 7 15
2011 Other 48 24 7 10 7 0 3 75 18 29

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 31 34 0 15 20 0 0 65 35 13
2014 Other 31 45 11 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2011 Other 34 28 7 7 14 3 7 69 23 29
2008 Other 20 24 22 12 8 6 6 51 23 49

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

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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Total responses
2017 Other 16 39 0 25 10 10 0 61 39 13
2014 Other 16 37 23 19 0 5 0 56 20 15
2011 Other 21 10 24 21 17 3 3 33 41 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Other 0 38 6 21 26 10 0 42 51 13
2014 Other 0 25 23 15 12 17 7 33 36 15
2011 Other 14 7 10 14 21 28 7 32 53 29

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 36 0 6 10 0 10 83 17 13
2014 Other 64 18 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 54 31 0 6 10 0 0 84 16 13
2014 Other 75 12 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 15
2011 Other 62 17 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 29
2008 Other 73 10 6 0 4 0 6 89 4 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 10 33 10 21 20 5 0 46 44 13
2014 Other 6 37 6 31 15 5 0 45 48 15
2011 Other 21 21 7 21 21 3 7 46 46 29
2008 Other 17 38 13 10 15 4 4 59 27 48

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 6 27 6 10 41 10 0 37 57 13
2014 Other 0 20 26 19 24 11 0 22 49 15
2011 Other 17 17 0 7 41 0 17 42 58 29
2008 Other 6 27 12 6 18 8 22 47 35 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 26 21 17 10 26 0 0 47 36 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 31 33 16 0 20 0 0 64 20 13
2014 Other 29 47 12 6 0 7 0 81 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 36 23 16 0 16 10 0 65 17 13
2014 Other 34 42 18 0 0 7 0 81 0 15
2011 Other 32 36 14 4 11 0 4 70 15 28

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 42 16 6 10 26 0 0 59 36 13
2014 Other 22 67 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2011 Other 34 34 10 7 10 0 3 71 18 29
2008 Other 45 22 14 10 6 2 0 69 17 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 26 6 22 21 26 0 0 31 46 13
2014 Other 23 33 18 13 13 0 0 56 26 15
2011 Other 34 24 21 10 3 3 3 63 15 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 26 6 16 27 26 0 0 31 53 13
2014 Other 16 34 31 7 13 0 0 49 20 15
2011 Other 31 24 17 17 7 0 3 57 25 29
2008 Other 39 35 8 6 10 2 0 75 17 49

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 26 0 6 38 31 0 0 26 69 13
2014 Other 18 7 34 14 15 13 0 29 32 14
2011 Other 28 28 14 7 21 0 3 57 29 29
2008 Other 24 20 20 14 6 12 2 52 24 49
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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
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Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 43 21 36 13
2014 Other 39 43 18 15
2011 Other 29 32 39 28
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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 Other 41 59 13

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 28 5 6 30 21 10 41 52 13
2014 Other 0 19 13 13 13 22 19 32 45 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 7 26 16 0 36 16 0 38 42 13
2014 Other 0 22 33 13 7 18 7 29 27 15
2011 Other 31 14 24 7 17 3 3 48 26 29
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 24 51 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 13
2014 Other 24 46 17 0 0 7 5 80 0 15
2011 Other 17 52 7 3 3 0 17 83 8 29
2008 Other 10 33 4 12 14 8 18 58 36 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 16 16 5 20 27 17 28 45 13
2014 Other 0 12 26 0 19 31 12 21 33 15
2011 Other 10 17 10 21 3 10 28 44 39 29

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 27 22 16 5 20 10 0 55 28 13
2014 Other 12 45 18 6 7 7 5 64 15 15
2011 Other 24 17 17 14 3 3 21 55 23 29
2008 Other 18 12 10 4 4 37 14 63 17 49

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 16 22 16 6 25 16 0 45 36 13
2014 Other 6 25 36 0 9 20 5 40 11 15
2011 Other 17 21 17 7 10 7 21 52 24 29
2008 Other 14 8 20 8 2 18 29 42 19 49
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Discrimination

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

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 17 10 11 20 21 20 30 53 13
2014 Other 0 25 32 0 0 22 20 44 0 15

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

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 Other 27 21 16 11 20 6 0 50 33 13
2014 Other 5 46 23 0 0 19 7 69 0 15
2011 Other 28 17 24 7 7 14 3 54 17 29
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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
(%)
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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 Other 20 11 11 21 20 10 7 38 49 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 16 28 15 41 0 0 16 56 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 5 6 36 18 26 10 0 12 49 13

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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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 16 0 21 0 64 0 0 16 64 13

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 43 26 0 21 10 0 0 69 31 13

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 Other 6 46 17 21 10 0 0 52 31 13

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 26 21 5 10 31 0 7 50 44 13

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 6 15 18 30 31 0 0 21 62 13

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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Don't know
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Total responses
2017 Other 21 26 16 17 20 0 0 48 37 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 11 11 30 12 36 0 0 22 48 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 21 42 26 0 10 0 0 64 10 13

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination

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 Other 59 0 6 0 36 0 0 59 36 13

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 27 10 10 16 0 0 64 26 13

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 38 16 11 15 20 0 0 54 35 13

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 33 21 6 10 20 0 11 60 34 13

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 35 38 0 6 21 0 0 73 27 12

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 39 25 0 10 20 0 6 68 32 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 53 32 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 13

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
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(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 31 12 41 16 0 0 31 57 13

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 Other 16 46 12 26 0 0 0 26 62 13

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
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 0 44 10 21 20 6 0 46 43 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Other 16 22 6 31 26 0 0 38 56 13
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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.

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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 Other 32 22 20 10 0 16 0 38 62 13
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