2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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	Male gender	34	46	6	11	4	80	14	1643
2017	Female gender	44	44	3	6	2	88	9	1870
2014	Male gender	31	44	9	13	4	75	17	1690
2014	Female gender	41	45	4	8	2	86	9	1809
2011	Male gender	36	47	6	9	2	83	11	1789
2011	Female gender	46	40	4	7	3	86	10	1862
2008	Male gender	37	45	6	10	3	82	13	1723
2008	Female gender	48	40	4	7	1	88	8	1758

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	Male gender	65	24	4	4	2	1	1	90	6	1639
2017	Female gender	71	21	3	3	1	0	0	93	4	1866
2014	Male gender	62	24	7	3	2	1	1	88	5	1690
2014	Female gender	69	22	5	2	1	1	1	92	3	1808
2011	Male gender	66	22	5	4	2	1	1	89	6	1787
2011	Female gender	74	19	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	1861
2008	Male gender	64	23	6	4	2	0	1	88	6	1719
2008	Female gender	71	21	3	3	1	1	0	93	4	1760

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	61	22	6	7	4	1	83	11	1640
2017	Female gender	61	23	5	7	3	1	84	10	1867
2014	Male gender	56	23	8	7	4	1	80	11	1690
2014	Female gender	56	26	6	8	3	1	82	11	1811
2011	Male gender	60	20	6	9	4	1	80	14	1788
2011	Female gender	59	21	5	10	4	0	81	14	1860
2008	Male gender	58	20	6	10	5	1	79	15	1721
2008	Female gender	58	22	7	10	4	0	80	13	1762

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	32	8	9	6	77	15	1641
2017	Female gender	48	33	6	8	5	81	13	1870
2014	Male gender	44	34	8	8	5	78	13	1687
2014	Female gender	51	33	5	8	3	83	11	1808
2011	Male gender	44	37	9	7	3	81	10	1783
2011	Female gender	48	35	6	6	4	84	10	1848

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	Male gender	30	39	13	11	6	0	70	17	1642
2017	Female gender	36	38	10	10	5	0	75	15	1870
2014	Male gender	29	39	13	12	5	1	69	18	1688
2014	Female gender	38	39	10	9	4	0	77	13	1811
2011	Male gender	28	43	15	9	4	1	72	13	1790
2011	Female gender	36	39	11	9	4	1	76	13	1861
2008	Male gender	28	45	13	9	3	1	73	13	1721
2008	Female gender	33	41	12	9	3	2	75	13	1757

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	41	12	6	4	78	10	1641
2017	Female gender	39	39	12	6	4	78	10	1868
2014	Male gender	37	40	13	6	3	77	10	1689
2014	Female gender	36	39	12	8	4	76	12	1810
2011	Male gender	42	36	13	6	3	78	9	1787
2011	Female gender	40	37	12	7	4	77	11	1855
2008	Male gender	35	43	12	7	3	78	10	1719
2008	Female gender	36	40	12	8	4	76	12	1760

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	Male gender	43	39	9	5	4	82	9	1639
2017	Female gender	46	37	8	6	3	84	8	1866
2014	Male gender	42	39	10	6	4	80	10	1686
2014	Female gender	44	38	9	7	3	82	10	1806
2011	Male gender	45	39	8	5	2	85	8	1788
2011	Female gender	44	38	9	6	3	82	9	1859
2008	Male gender	41	43	8	5	3	84	8	1722
2008	Female gender	43	40	7	5	4	84	9	1761

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	35	7	4	3	1	0	86	7	1640
2017	Female gender	53	33	7	4	2	0	0	86	6	1858
2014	Male gender	47	36	9	4	2	1	1	84	6	1687
2014	Female gender	51	35	8	4	1	0	0	86	5	1809

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	31	10	7	5	1	78	12	1641
2017	Female gender	49	30	9	6	4	0	80	11	1866
2014	Male gender	41	34	12	7	5	0	76	13	1688
2014	Female gender	45	32	9	8	4	1	78	13	1810
2011	Male gender	42	36	12	6	3	1	79	9	1789
2011	Female gender	47	35	7	6	3	1	83	10	1861

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	Male gender	25	21	13	11	13	2	14	56	29	1640
2017	Female gender	29	21	11	11	10	2	15	61	26	1867
2014	Male gender	23	21	13	11	17	3	12	52	33	1688
2014	Female gender	26	20	11	12	13	3	16	56	30	1810
2011	Male gender	24	20	13	13	16	2	12	52	33	1788
2011	Female gender	28	20	11	11	14	2	14	57	30	1864
2008	Male gender	27	22	11	12	16	2	10	56	31	1722
2008	Female gender	35	23	8	10	11	2	11	66	25	1760

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	Male gender	30	43	12	9	6	73	15	1640
2017	Female gender	33	44	12	8	4	77	11	1869
2014	Male gender	26	43	14	9	7	69	16	1689
2014	Female gender	30	45	11	9	4	76	13	1811
2011	Male gender	29	42	15	8	5	72	13	1787
2011	Female gender	34	39	13	8	5	74	13	1859
2008	Male gender	29	44	12	9	6	73	15	1713
2008	Female gender	33	42	11	9	5	75	13	1754

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	Male gender	27	37	16	11	9	64	20	1637
2017	Female gender	30	37	14	12	6	68	18	1869
2014	Male gender	21	35	19	15	10	57	24	1687
2014	Female gender	27	37	16	13	7	64	20	1808
2011	Male gender	19	39	19	13	9	59	22	1788
2011	Female gender	26	39	15	12	8	65	20	1861

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	Male gender	31	41	13	10	5	0	0	72	15	1638
2017	Female gender	34	41	12	9	4	0	0	75	13	1868

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	40	10	7	3	0	80	10	1636
2017	Female gender	44	39	9	5	2	0	84	7	1864
2014	Male gender	36	42	11	6	4	1	79	10	1689
2014	Female gender	40	42	10	4	2	1	83	7	1811
2011	Male gender	36	43	12	6	3	1	79	9	1788
2011	Female gender	39	41	11	5	2	1	81	8	1861
2008	Male gender	37	40	11	6	4	1	78	10	1721
2008	Female gender	42	39	11	5	3	1	81	8	1760

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	Male gender	30	36	15	10	8	0	0	66	19	1641
2017	Female gender	33	37	13	10	7	0	0	70	17	1866

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	Male gender	45	37	11	4	3	82	7	1638
2017	Female gender	50	35	11	3	1	85	4	1861
2014	Male gender	51	32	10	4	2	84	6	1687
2014	Female gender	57	31	8	2	1	88	4	1808
2011	Male gender	51	35	9	3	2	86	5	1789
2011	Female gender	54	34	8	2	1	89	3	1865

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	Male gender	30	37	14	11	7	68	18	1637
2017	Female gender	32	38	13	10	5	71	16	1859
2014	Male gender	22	40	15	12	9	63	22	1690
2014	Female gender	25	43	12	13	6	68	19	1810
2011	Male gender	28	40	15	10	6	68	16	1787
2011	Female gender	31	39	13	10	6	71	16	1864

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	Male gender	29	35	16	10	10	65	20	1638
2017	Female gender	37	34	14	9	5	72	14	1859
2014	Male gender	25	34	16	14	10	60	24	1690
2014	Female gender	31	37	14	12	5	68	18	1808

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	Male gender	32	38	16	8	6	0	1	70	14	1639
2017	Female gender	37	37	12	9	4	0	0	75	13	1862
2014	Male gender	26	39	17	11	6	0	1	66	17	1689
2014	Female gender	32	40	14	9	4	1	0	73	13	1809
2011	Male gender	32	41	15	7	4	1	1	74	10	1787
2011	Female gender	37	42	12	6	3	1	1	80	8	1860

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	Male gender	38	39	12	7	4	77	11	1640
2017	Female gender	41	40	11	6	2	81	9	1863
2014	Male gender	35	41	13	7	4	76	11	1690
2014	Female gender	40	40	11	6	3	80	9	1811
2011	Male gender	37	44	11	6	2	81	8	1789
2011	Female gender	39	44	9	5	3	82	8	1862
2008	Male gender	37	44	9	7	3	81	10	1719
2008	Female gender	41	41	8	6	3	83	9	1762

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	Male gender	39	35	16	7	3	1	75	9	1642
2017	Female gender	38	34	16	8	3	1	73	11	1870
2014	Male gender	35	38	17	6	3	1	73	10	1689
2014	Female gender	38	36	17	6	3	0	75	9	1810
2011	Male gender	33	39	18	6	4	0	73	10	1786
2011	Female gender	38	36	16	6	4	1	75	9	1859
2008	Male gender	26	40	18	10	5	0	67	15	1723
2008	Female gender	29	38	21	8	4	0	67	12	1762

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	Male gender	10	22	35	19	10	1	3	31	33	1637
2017	Female gender	9	21	36	19	10	1	3	30	31	1857
2014	Male gender	9	25	38	17	7	1	2	25	36	1690
2014	Female gender	7	26	38	19	7	1	3	27	34	1806
2011	Male gender	9	25	35	21	8	1	2	29	35	1789
2011	Female gender	10	26	33	19	7	0	4	28	38	1859
2008	Male gender	10	28	35	19	6	1	2	25	39	1723
2008	Female gender	10	28	33	18	7	1	2	26	39	1755

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	Male gender	8	15	26	27	19	3	4	49	24	1632
2017	Female gender	7	14	24	26	19	4	6	50	23	1856
2014	Male gender	8	16	27	29	15	2	2	46	25	1688
2014	Female gender	4	16	27	28	17	3	4	49	22	1803
2011	Male gender	8	16	27	28	16	2	3	47	25	1788
2011	Female gender	7	15	28	27	15	4	5	45	23	1857
2008	Male gender	9	21	28	26	12	2	2	39	31	1719
2008	Female gender	9	19	27	25	13	3	3	41	30	1753

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	Male gender	18	23	26	17	10	2	3	29	43	1632
2017	Female gender	14	22	30	16	10	2	5	28	39	1860
2014	Male gender	23	26	26	14	7	2	2	22	50	1688
2014	Female gender	18	25	28	15	8	2	3	24	45	1802
2011	Male gender	19	24	26	18	10	2	2	28	45	1786
2011	Female gender	18	24	28	15	9	2	5	26	44	1860
2008	Male gender	20	27	27	16	7	2	2	23	48	1721
2008	Female gender	15	24	33	15	8	2	3	25	41	1752

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	Male gender	8	15	28	29	17	1	2	47	24	1630
2017	Female gender	8	15	32	25	15	1	3	42	24	1853
2014	Male gender	8	16	33	28	11	1	1	40	25	1688
2014	Female gender	7	18	37	23	12	1	3	36	26	1800
2011	Male gender	8	15	33	28	13	1	2	43	23	1781
2011	Female gender	8	18	35	25	11	1	3	37	27	1859
2008	Male gender	9	20	32	26	10	1	1	37	30	1719
2008	Female gender	8	19	35	24	10	1	2	35	29	1750

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	Male gender	14	21	27	19	15	1	3	35	37	1635
2017	Female gender	14	20	27	18	14	1	5	35	36	1858
2014	Male gender	16	23	31	17	10	2	2	28	41	1686
2014	Female gender	14	24	30	17	10	1	4	29	40	1804
2011	Male gender	14	25	30	17	10	1	2	29	41	1785
2011	Female gender	13	22	30	19	10	1	5	31	37	1862
2008	Male gender	16	23	30	18	10	1	2	29	40	1719
2008	Female gender	12	24	29	19	11	1	4	31	38	1748

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	Male gender	10	14	23	25	21	3	4	50	26	1636
2017	Female gender	11	17	25	21	16	3	6	41	31	1859
2014	Male gender	7	12	23	31	20	3	4	55	20	1686
2014	Female gender	5	13	25	29	20	3	6	53	19	1801
2011	Male gender	6	12	26	29	21	2	5	53	20	1781
2011	Female gender	6	15	27	24	17	3	8	47	23	1853
2008	Male gender	9	17	25	26	16	2	4	45	28	1721
2008	Female gender	12	20	24	23	13	3	5	38	36	1752

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	Male gender	15	19	31	18	12	3	2	31	36	1636
2017	Female gender	10	18	34	18	11	3	5	32	31	1858
2014	Male gender	18	25	29	15	9	2	2	25	45	1688
2014	Female gender	12	21	34	16	10	3	4	28	36	1805

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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	Male gender	65	19	6	5	3	0	2	86	8	1643
2017	Female gender	68	19	5	5	2	0	1	88	7	1867
2014	Male gender	63	21	7	5	2	1	2	85	7	1688
2014	Female gender	67	20	5	4	2	0	1	88	6	1809
2011	Male gender	59	20	7	7	4	0	2	81	11	1786
2011	Female gender	66	19	5	6	3	0	1	86	9	1860
2008	Male gender	56	20	7	7	6	0	4	79	13	1719
2008	Female gender	60	19	7	6	4	0	3	82	11	1761

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	Male gender	31	31	13	8	6	5	5	69	16	1642
2017	Female gender	29	31	14	9	7	5	5	67	18	1868
2014	Male gender	31	32	16	6	6	7	4	70	13	1686
2014	Female gender	29	32	15	9	6	5	4	67	17	1808

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	30	9	7	6	1	78	13	1640
2017	Female gender	48	29	8	9	5	1	78	14	1865
2014	Male gender	45	30	10	8	6	1	76	14	1690
2014	Female gender	45	31	8	10	5	1	77	15	1809

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	Male gender	36	36	12	8	5	2	1	74	14	1641
2017	Female gender	38	37	11	8	4	2	1	77	12	1870
2014	Male gender	33	39	12	9	5	2	1	74	14	1688
2014	Female gender	34	39	11	10	3	1	1	75	14	1808
2011	Male gender	34	38	11	9	5	2	1	74	14	1791
2011	Female gender	33	36	11	12	4	2	1	71	17	1864
2008	Male gender	31	39	12	10	6	2	1	72	16	1720
2008	Female gender	30	40	11	11	4	3	1	72	16	1758

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	Male gender	31	28	13	8	9	10	1	66	19	1640
2017	Female gender	31	30	13	9	6	10	1	68	17	1870
2014	Male gender	29	26	15	11	9	9	1	62	22	1685
2014	Female gender	31	30	12	10	7	8	1	68	18	1809
2011	Male gender	33	26	14	9	9	8	1	64	20	1787
2011	Female gender	32	27	14	11	7	8	1	64	20	1861
2008	Male gender	32	28	13	11	9	7	1	65	21	1721
2008	Female gender	29	31	12	10	8	8	1	67	20	1759

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	Male gender	15	23	18	13	10	18	3	47	29	1634
2017	Female gender	14	22	19	14	9	18	4	46	29	1868
2014	Male gender	12	22	22	14	11	16	2	42	31	1688
2014	Female gender	14	23	18	17	11	15	3	44	34	1806

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	Male gender	50	35	8	4	3	85	7	1638
2017	Female gender	47	35	8	7	3	83	10	1865
2014	Male gender	46	38	9	4	2	84	7	1687
2014	Female gender	44	40	7	6	2	84	9	1808

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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	Male gender	40	36	12	6	4	0	0	77	11	1641
2017	Female gender	43	34	11	7	4	0	1	78	11	1869
2014	Male gender	37	38	12	7	5	1	0	76	12	1690
2014	Female gender	41	37	10	7	4	1	0	79	11	1811
2011	Male gender	34	38	14	8	5	0	0	73	13	1789
2011	Female gender	39	36	10	9	5	0	0	76	14	1860
2008	Male gender	29	38	14	11	7	1	0	67	19	1722
2008	Female gender	33	35	13	10	7	0	1	68	18	1759

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	29	10	5	4	2	0	81	9	1640
2017	Female gender	51	29	10	5	3	1	1	81	9	1867
2014	Male gender	47	31	10	5	4	2	0	80	10	1689
2014	Female gender	48	30	12	5	3	2	1	80	8	1810
2011	Male gender	44	33	11	6	4	2	0	78	10	1787
2011	Female gender	45	30	11	7	4	2	1	78	11	1861
2008	Male gender	38	35	12	7	6	2	0	74	13	1721
2008	Female gender	39	31	12	8	6	3	1	73	15	1759

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	32	10	5	4	1	80	9	1639
2017	Female gender	49	30	8	8	4	1	80	12	1863
2014	Male gender	43	34	9	7	5	1	78	13	1689
2014	Female gender	46	33	9	7	4	0	80	11	1808
2011	Male gender	40	35	12	7	5	1	76	12	1792
2011	Female gender	41	35	9	9	5	1	77	14	1853
2008	Male gender	35	35	13	9	7	1	71	16	1720
2008	Female gender	36	35	10	10	7	1	72	18	1759

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	76	16	4	2	1	0	2	93	3	1640
2017	Female gender	80	13	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	1864
2014	Male gender	76	14	5	1	2	1	2	92	3	1689
2014	Female gender	80	14	2	2	1	0	1	95	3	1810
2011	Male gender	73	15	5	2	2	1	2	91	4	1788
2011	Female gender	79	13	3	3	2	0	1	93	4	1857
2008	Male gender	75	12	4	3	2	0	4	90	6	1720
2008	Female gender	80	10	2	2	2	0	2	93	5	1760

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	26	7	5	4	4	5	82	10	1638
2017	Female gender	53	22	7	6	4	4	4	81	11	1862
2014	Male gender	49	26	7	5	5	4	4	81	11	1690
2014	Female gender	55	23	7	4	5	3	4	83	10	1810
2011	Male gender	45	29	10	6	4	2	3	79	11	1790
2011	Female gender	51	24	8	7	5	2	3	79	12	1857

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	27	7	4	4	1	0	85	8	1639
2017	Female gender	57	25	7	5	4	1	1	84	9	1862

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	25	8	4	5	1	0	84	9	1641
2017	Female gender	60	23	7	4	3	2	0	85	8	1866

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	27	8	5	5	82	10	1638
2017	Female gender	55	25	9	5	5	81	10	1865
2014	Male gender	49	31	8	6	5	81	11	1690
2014	Female gender	53	28	9	5	4	82	9	1809

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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	37	14	7	4	4	6	73	12	421
2017	Female gender	28	34	13	10	5	3	8	69	16	443
2014	Male gender	27	36	15	7	6	3	7	69	14	407
2014	Female gender	34	34	12	8	3	3	5	74	12	421

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	31	16	6	8	9	0	67	15	1640
2017	Female gender	30	33	15	8	6	7	0	68	16	1867
2014	Male gender	26	33	17	8	7	10	0	65	16	1688
2014	Female gender	27	37	15	8	4	9	0	71	13	1809
2011	Male gender	21	30	21	10	8	10	1	57	19	1789
2011	Female gender	24	32	19	9	6	10	0	63	17	1865

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	Male gender	26	31	20	11	9	2	58	21	1641
2017	Female gender	28	34	18	9	7	3	64	17	1864
2014	Male gender	22	33	19	14	9	3	57	23	1688
2014	Female gender	26	37	17	11	6	3	65	17	1809
2011	Male gender	18	31	23	14	12	3	50	27	1784
2011	Female gender	20	35	20	13	9	4	57	23	1855
2008	Male gender	17	32	19	16	13	2	51	30	1722
2008	Female gender	21	37	18	13	8	3	59	22	1756

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	18	28	21	16	11	5	50	28	1638
2017	Female gender	20	32	19	13	8	7	57	22	1864
2014	Male gender	15	31	21	17	11	5	48	30	1688
2014	Female gender	18	35	21	14	6	6	56	22	1807
2011	Male gender	10	31	24	18	11	6	44	31	1787
2011	Female gender	14	33	20	18	7	7	51	27	1863
2008	Male gender	8	29	22	21	14	6	40	36	1719
2008	Female gender	11	34	21	17	8	9	49	27	1760

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	27	18	14	14	6	0	50	30	1638
2017	Female gender	24	32	16	11	10	6	1	59	23	1866
2014	Male gender	19	28	19	14	14	6	0	50	30	1689
2014	Female gender	23	32	18	12	8	7	0	59	22	1809
2011	Male gender	12	25	22	17	15	9	0	41	35	1788
2011	Female gender	16	29	18	16	11	9	0	50	31	1858
2008	Male gender	11	26	22	17	17	7	0	40	37	1720
2008	Female gender	14	30	19	14	12	11	0	49	29	1760

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	Male gender	19	32	19	16	11	3	53	27	1640
2017	Female gender	20	35	16	15	10	4	57	26	1860
2014	Male gender	15	36	19	16	11	3	53	27	1689
2014	Female gender	18	38	18	15	8	3	58	24	1807
2011	Male gender	12	34	21	18	12	2	47	31	1788
2011	Female gender	14	34	18	19	11	3	50	32	1860
2008	Male gender	13	34	19	20	11	3	48	32	1721
2008	Female gender	14	36	16	20	10	3	52	32	1761

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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	Male gender	26	43	17	9	5	1	69	14	1641
2017	Female gender	31	44	13	7	2	2	77	10	1866
2014	Male gender	22	42	20	10	4	2	65	14	1689
2014	Female gender	28	45	15	7	2	2	74	10	1811
2011	Male gender	19	41	19	12	6	2	62	18	1785
2011	Female gender	28	41	16	10	3	2	70	14	1861

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	41	11	5	2	2	0	82	6	1640
2017	Female gender	38	42	11	3	1	4	0	84	5	1863
2014	Male gender	37	44	10	5	2	3	0	83	7	1687
2014	Female gender	38	39	13	3	1	5	0	82	4	1810
2011	Male gender	35	38	15	5	3	4	0	77	8	1786
2011	Female gender	35	40	13	4	1	6	1	81	5	1862

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	35	15	9	5	4	1	69	15	1637
2017	Female gender	33	36	11	9	5	4	1	74	15	1867
2014	Male gender	32	38	13	8	5	4	1	73	13	1687
2014	Female gender	36	38	12	7	3	3	1	76	11	1809
2011	Male gender	28	31	17	11	7	5	1	63	19	1789
2011	Female gender	32	33	13	10	5	5	1	69	16	1858
2008	Male gender	25	33	16	13	7	5	2	61	21	1721
2008	Female gender	28	32	13	12	7	6	2	65	21	1759

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	31	23	12	7	5	1	55	21	1638
2017	Female gender	23	32	20	11	6	7	1	60	19	1866
2014	Male gender	20	33	24	11	6	5	1	57	17	1689
2014	Female gender	26	32	20	10	5	6	1	63	16	1809
2011	Male gender	9	30	27	14	11	6	2	43	27	1785
2011	Female gender	14	28	23	15	9	9	2	48	26	1858

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	22	19	12	14	13	3	46	31	1641
2017	Female gender	15	20	19	13	15	12	5	43	34	1864
2014	Male gender	13	22	18	14	16	13	3	42	36	1689
2014	Female gender	15	21	19	16	14	11	4	42	35	1810
2011	Male gender	12	20	19	14	14	16	4	40	35	1786
2011	Female gender	12	18	20	15	15	16	4	39	37	1865

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	53	25	9	5	3	2	2	81	9	1641
2017	Female gender	57	24	8	5	2	2	3	84	8	1864
2014	Male gender	52	27	10	4	2	1	3	83	7	1689
2014	Female gender	57	26	7	5	2	1	2	85	7	1808

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	64	23	6	2	1	2	2	91	3	1640
2017	Female gender	68	22	4	2	1	2	2	93	2	1869
2014	Male gender	64	24	6	2	0	2	2	91	2	1689
2014	Female gender	68	23	4	2	0	1	1	94	2	1809
2011	Male gender	60	22	8	3	1	3	3	88	4	1789
2011	Female gender	69	20	6	2	1	2	2	92	2	1860
2008	Male gender	60	22	9	3	1	3	3	87	4	1723
2008	Female gender	66	21	5	2	1	2	3	91	3	1761

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	35	17	11	9	2	0	62	20	1638
2017	Female gender	31	34	13	11	6	3	1	68	18	1864
2014	Male gender	20	35	19	13	10	3	0	56	24	1688
2014	Female gender	28	35	15	12	7	2	0	65	20	1808
2011	Male gender	21	34	18	14	10	2	0	57	25	1789
2011	Female gender	28	35	14	12	8	2	0	64	21	1864
2008	Male gender	17	38	20	14	10	1	0	56	24	1718
2008	Female gender	24	38	16	12	8	2	0	64	20	1760

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	26	16	15	19	2	2	49	35	1639
2017	Female gender	22	27	14	16	15	3	3	52	33	1865
2014	Male gender	16	23	16	18	22	3	2	41	42	1689
2014	Female gender	17	24	17	17	21	2	3	43	39	1809
2011	Male gender	14	24	18	16	24	2	2	39	42	1786
2011	Female gender	14	26	15	19	22	2	2	42	42	1860
2008	Male gender	16	28	17	18	20	1	1	44	38	1722
2008	Female gender	16	30	15	18	17	2	2	48	37	1759

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	34	22	11	8	4	0	57	20	1640
2017	Female gender	24	38	19	9	5	4	1	64	16	1862

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	36	14	3	3	5	1	79	6	1641
2017	Female gender	43	34	14	4	2	3	0	79	6	1865
2014	Male gender	42	34	13	3	2	5	1	81	5	1687
2014	Female gender	46	34	11	3	1	5	0	84	4	1809

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	Male gender	36	40	13	4	3	3	79	7	1640
2017	Female gender	42	39	10	5	2	2	83	7	1866
2014	Male gender	40	38	11	5	2	3	81	7	1688
2014	Female gender	43	38	11	4	2	2	83	6	1810
2011	Male gender	32	37	17	6	4	4	72	11	1789
2011	Female gender	33	38	16	5	3	4	75	9	1859

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	Male gender	45	37	9	5	4	0	82	9	1641
2017	Female gender	51	35	7	4	3	0	86	7	1862
2014	Male gender	45	36	11	5	3	1	81	8	1687
2014	Female gender	51	35	8	4	2	0	86	5	1810
2011	Male gender	37	38	14	6	3	1	76	9	1785
2011	Female gender	42	38	11	5	3	1	81	8	1852
2008	Male gender	32	40	14	8	5	1	73	13	1721
2008	Female gender	36	42	11	6	4	1	79	10	1756

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	33	16	7	6	0	70	13	1635
2017	Female gender	42	31	15	6	4	1	74	11	1861
2014	Male gender	29	38	17	9	6	1	68	15	1689
2014	Female gender	38	36	14	7	4	1	75	11	1811
2011	Male gender	27	36	20	10	5	1	64	16	1784
2011	Female gender	33	35	19	7	4	1	69	12	1861

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	36	16	8	6	0	71	14	1640
2017	Female gender	42	34	13	7	4	0	76	11	1863
2014	Male gender	30	38	16	10	6	1	68	16	1689
2014	Female gender	37	38	14	7	3	0	75	11	1809
2011	Male gender	26	39	19	11	5	0	65	16	1781
2011	Female gender	32	40	15	8	4	1	73	12	1860
2008	Male gender	26	40	16	11	6	0	67	17	1722
2008	Female gender	31	41	14	9	5	1	72	14	1760

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	26	20	10	8	4	1	60	19	1641
2017	Female gender	35	25	17	11	7	4	1	63	19	1864
2014	Male gender	29	26	20	11	10	4	1	57	22	1687
2014	Female gender	32	26	18	11	6	5	0	62	19	1811
2011	Male gender	29	25	21	11	9	5	1	57	21	1786
2011	Female gender	30	27	18	11	8	5	0	61	20	1856
2008	Male gender	25	30	19	12	10	4	1	58	23	1721
2008	Female gender	28	27	17	14	8	6	1	59	24	1758

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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	42	32	1642
2017	Female gender	30	35	36	1868
2014	Male gender	27	41	32	1690
2014	Female gender	27	38	35	1810
2011	Male gender	27	42	31	1791
2011	Female gender	29	38	33	1861

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	18	20	39	8	7	7	426
2017	Female gender	14	26	40	4	9	8	547
2014	Male gender	22	23	36	11	9999	8	463
2014	Female gender	17	26	40	7	9999	12	493
2011	Male gender	21	22	38	13	9999	6	489
2011	Female gender	17	25	42	4	9999	12	540

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Harassment

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

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

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	86	1641
2017	Female gender	18	82	1867
2014	Male gender	12	88	1685
2014	Female gender	17	83	1806

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	235
2017	Female gender	41	334
2014	Male gender	41	204
2014	Female gender	44	307

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	77	235
2017	Female gender	69	334
2014	Male gender	71	204
2014	Female gender	64	307

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	235
2017	Female gender	7	334
2014	Male gender	8	204
2014	Female gender	6	307

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	334
2014	Female gender	0	307

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	235
2017	Female gender	3	334
2014	Male gender	5	204
2014	Female gender	2	307

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	235
2017	Female gender	5	334
2014	Male gender	5	204
2014	Female gender	4	307

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	235
2017	Female gender	2	334
2014	Male gender	2	204
2014	Female gender	3	307

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	235
2017	Female gender	41	334
2014	Male gender	36	204
2014	Female gender	37	307

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	235
2017	Female gender	42	334
2014	Male gender	50	204
2014	Female gender	36	307

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	235
2017	Female gender	40	334
2014	Male gender	50	204
2014	Female gender	38	307

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	235
2017	Female gender	44	334
2014	Male gender	43	204
2014	Female gender	39	307

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	235
2017	Female gender	29	334
2014	Male gender	30	204
2014	Female gender	24	307

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	235
2017	Female gender	56	334
2014	Male gender	57	204
2014	Female gender	55	307

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	235
2017	Female gender	31	334
2014	Male gender	39	204
2014	Female gender	30	307

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	1	334
2014	Female gender	2	307

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	235
2017	Female gender	9	334
2014	Male gender	3	204
2014	Female gender	8	307

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	235
2017	Female gender	10	334
2014	Male gender	17	204
2014	Female gender	7	307

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	235
2017	Female gender	48	334
2014	Male gender	52	204
2014	Female gender	40	307

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	25	235
2017	Female gender	29	334
2014	Male gender	22	204
2014	Female gender	28	307

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	235
2017	Female gender	12	334
2014	Male gender	15	204
2014	Female gender	16	307

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	235
2017	Female gender	55	333
2014	Male gender	45	204
2014	Female gender	57	308

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	235
2017	Female gender	27	333
2014	Male gender	27	204
2014	Female gender	28	308

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	235
2017	Female gender	9	333
2014	Male gender	11	204
2014	Female gender	10	308

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	235
2017	Female gender	17	333
2014	Male gender	22	204
2014	Female gender	18	308

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	235
2017	Female gender	13	333
2014	Male gender	12	204
2014	Female gender	12	308

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	235
2017	Female gender	4	333
2014	Male gender	8	204
2014	Female gender	2	308

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	235
2017	Female gender	12	333
2014	Male gender	13	204
2014	Female gender	12	308

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	235
2017	Female gender	14	333
2014	Male gender	8	204
2014	Female gender	13	308

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	235
2017	Female gender	23	333
2014	Male gender	31	204
2014	Female gender	24	308

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	222
2017	Female gender	13	318
2014	Male gender	11	188
2014	Female gender	14	300

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	222
2017	Female gender	20	318
2014	Male gender	11	188
2014	Female gender	17	300

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	222
2017	Female gender	12	318
2014	Male gender	11	188
2014	Female gender	11	300

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	222
2017	Female gender	6	318
2014	Male gender	8	188
2014	Female gender	10	300

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	222
2017	Female gender	12	318
2014	Male gender	7	188
2014	Female gender	9	300

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	222
2017	Female gender	12	318
2014	Male gender	5	188
2014	Female gender	9	300

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	222
2017	Female gender	19	318
2014	Male gender	9	188
2014	Female gender	13	300

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	222
2017	Female gender	9	318
2014	Male gender	10	188
2014	Female gender	10	300

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	222
2017	Female gender	11	318
2014	Male gender	15	188
2014	Female gender	12	300

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	222
2017	Female gender	24	318
2014	Male gender	27	188
2014	Female gender	22	300

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	222
2017	Female gender	9	318
2014	Male gender	7	188
2014	Female gender	11	300

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	222
2017	Female gender	41	318
2014	Male gender	52	188
2014	Female gender	42	300

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	3	222
2014	Male gender	3	188

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	222
2017	Female gender	51	318
2014	Male gender	63	188
2014	Female gender	49	300

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	222
2017	Female gender	13	318
2014	Male gender	9	188
2014	Female gender	14	300

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	92	8	236
2017	Female gender	86	14	333

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	16	16	4	5	32	9	56	17	1641
2017	Female gender	13	16	17	6	6	31	10	49	22	1871
2014	Male gender	18	16	17	5	4	32	9	57	14	1689
2014	Female gender	15	16	19	5	5	32	8	51	16	1810

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	30	18	5	4	14	1	69	11	1641
2017	Female gender	26	29	18	7	5	14	2	65	14	1868
2014	Male gender	28	30	18	5	3	14	1	69	9	1690
2014	Female gender	27	30	18	5	4	15	1	68	10	1808
2011	Male gender	26	33	20	5	4	11	0	67	10	1785
2011	Female gender	29	33	17	6	3	12	0	70	10	1860

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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	25	49	11	6	2	2	6	80	8	1641
2017	Female gender	28	43	11	7	2	3	7	78	10	1869
2014	Male gender	24	52	13	5	1	1	4	80	7	1690
2014	Female gender	27	50	11	5	1	1	5	82	6	1809
2011	Male gender	22	54	11	6	2	1	4	80	8	1783
2011	Female gender	27	51	9	6	1	1	5	82	8	1858
2008	Male gender	24	51	11	5	2	2	5	80	8	1723
2008	Female gender	28	46	10	7	3	1	5	80	10	1762

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	20	22	8	6	26	8	47	20	1641
2017	Female gender	11	17	19	6	4	29	13	50	17	1866
2014	Male gender	8	22	23	7	6	26	9	45	20	1689
2014	Female gender	10	17	24	5	3	29	12	46	14	1809
2011	Male gender	7	21	27	7	6	26	7	40	20	1784
2011	Female gender	9	21	23	7	4	27	9	46	17	1856

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	29	12	3	2	8	6	80	6	1641
2017	Female gender	41	29	10	3	1	10	7	84	5	1868
2014	Male gender	36	34	11	4	2	9	5	81	6	1690
2014	Female gender	40	32	10	3	1	9	5	84	5	1811
2011	Male gender	35	33	13	3	2	10	4	79	6	1784
2011	Female gender	41	30	10	3	2	9	5	82	6	1861
2008	Male gender	31	37	12	4	2	9	5	79	7	1722
2008	Female gender	36	34	11	3	2	10	5	82	5	1761

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	30	12	6	5	12	5	71	14	1642
2017	Female gender	31	29	12	4	3	13	8	75	9	1866
2014	Male gender	27	31	14	6	3	13	4	72	11	1688
2014	Female gender	32	32	14	4	2	12	5	77	6	1808
2011	Male gender	25	32	17	6	3	13	4	70	10	1778
2011	Female gender	34	31	12	4	3	12	5	77	8	1853
2008	Male gender	29	33	14	7	4	8	5	71	13	1722
2008	Female gender	32	32	14	7	3	8	5	73	11	1760

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Discrimination

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

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	92	1643
2017	Female gender	7	93	1866
2014	Male gender	6	94	1685
2014	Female gender	6	94	1808

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	128
2017	Female gender	34	136
2014	Male gender	31	104
2014	Female gender	35	107

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	81	128
2017	Female gender	85	136
2014	Male gender	88	104
2014	Female gender	89	107

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	128
2014	Male gender	6	104

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Female gender	136
2014	Male gender	104
2014	Female gender	107

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	128
2017	Female gender	6	136
2014	Male gender	7	104
2014	Female gender	5	107

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	128
2017	Female gender	4	136
2014	Male gender	9	104
2014	Female gender	5	107

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	128
2017	Female gender	4	136
2014	Male gender	8	104
2014	Female gender	5	107

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	127
2017	Female gender	20	135
2014	Male gender	13	104
2014	Female gender	9	107

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	127
2017	Female gender	16	135
2014	Male gender	18	104
2014	Female gender	15	107

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	127
2017	Female gender	9	135
2014	Male gender	11	104
2014	Female gender	5	107

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	127
2017	Female gender	5	135

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	127
2017	Female gender	33	135
2014	Male gender	37	104
2014	Female gender	35	107

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	127
2017	Female gender	36	135
2014	Male gender	14	104
2014	Female gender	28	107

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	127
2017	Female gender	0	135

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	127
2017	Female gender	6	135
2014	Female gender	9	107

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	127
2017	Female gender	21	135
2014	Male gender	7	104
2014	Female gender	24	107

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	Female gender	0	135

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	127
2017	Female gender	9	135
2014	Male gender	13	104
2014	Female gender	14	107

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	127
2017	Female gender	19	135
2014	Male gender	32	104
2014	Female gender	28	107

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	127
2017	Female gender	31	136
2014	Male gender	20	104
2014	Female gender	31	107

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	127
2017	Female gender	11	136
2014	Male gender	14	104
2014	Female gender	10	107

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	127
2017	Female gender	6	136
2014	Male gender	5	104
2014	Female gender	9	107

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	127
2017	Female gender	12	136
2014	Male gender	16	104
2014	Female gender	21	107

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	127
2014	Male gender	7	104
2014	Female gender	6	107

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	127
2014	Male gender	7	104
2014	Female gender	5	107

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	127
2017	Female gender	5	136
2014	Male gender	7	104
2014	Female gender	7	107

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	127
2017	Female gender	11	136
2014	Male gender	7	104
2014	Female gender	16	107

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	127
2017	Female gender	49	136
2014	Male gender	55	104
2014	Female gender	45	107

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	118
2014	Male gender	5	97
2014	Female gender	8	102

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	118
2017	Female gender	13	132
2014	Male gender	11	97
2014	Female gender	14	102

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	118
2014	Female gender	6	102

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	118

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	118

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	118
2017	Female gender	8	132

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	118
2017	Female gender	14	132
2014	Male gender	6	97
2014	Female gender	8	102

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	118
2017	Female gender	10	132
2014	Male gender	12	97
2014	Female gender	7	102

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	118
2017	Female gender	11	132
2014	Male gender	10	97
2014	Female gender	13	102

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	118
2017	Female gender	23	132
2014	Male gender	34	97
2014	Female gender	22	102

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	118
2017	Female gender	6	132
2014	Male gender	12	97
2014	Female gender	10	102

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	118
2017	Female gender	48	132
2014	Male gender	50	97
2014	Female gender	48	102

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	118
2017	Female gender	59	132
2014	Male gender	71	97
2014	Female gender	63	102

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	118
2017	Female gender	12	132
2014	Male gender	12	97
2014	Female gender	13	102

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	92	8	128
2017	Female gender	91	9	136

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	15	17	3	3	37	9	59	10	1640
2017	Female gender	15	14	17	2	3	39	9	56	10	1867
2014	Male gender	17	16	17	2	3	37	9	60	9	1689
2014	Female gender	15	14	19	2	2	40	9	57	7	1807

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	29	16	3	3	15	2	74	7	1637
2017	Female gender	29	28	17	3	2	18	3	72	7	1864
2014	Male gender	29	30	17	3	2	18	2	73	6	1689
2014	Female gender	30	28	17	2	1	20	2	74	4	1806
2011	Male gender	30	31	19	4	2	14	0	71	7	1790
2011	Female gender	33	32	15	3	2	14	0	76	6	1855

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	23	22	14	16	0	1	47	31	1641
2017	Female gender	23	23	19	15	16	0	3	49	32	1859

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	27	29	15	9	0	1	46	25	1639
2017	Female gender	18	28	26	15	10	0	2	47	26	1867

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	31	23	12	8	0	1	57	20	1636
2017	Female gender	24	29	23	12	8	0	3	55	21	1859

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	Male gender	23	24	23	15	12	1	2	49	28	1641
2017	Female gender	24	25	21	15	12	1	3	50	28	1866

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	Male gender	45	25	14	6	3	1	7	75	10	1642
2017	Female gender	42	22	14	6	4	1	11	73	11	1867

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	32	18	11	6	0	1	65	16	1639
2017	Female gender	31	27	21	12	8	0	2	59	20	1859

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	32	23	11	6	0	1	59	18	1639
2017	Female gender	31	32	19	10	5	1	3	65	15	1860

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	Male gender	23	31	22	14	8	0	1	55	22	1639
2017	Female gender	24	32	22	12	6	0	3	59	18	1858

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	Male gender	29	32	20	11	7	0	1	61	18	1640
2017	Female gender	31	30	20	10	6	0	3	63	17	1862

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	Male gender	31	31	21	11	6	1	1	62	17	1637
2017	Female gender	33	34	17	8	5	1	3	69	13	1854

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	21	12	5	3	0	2	80	8	1641
2017	Female gender	58	20	10	5	2	0	3	82	8	1864

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	75	10	6	3	3	0	2	88	6	1640
2017	Female gender	69	12	5	4	3	1	5	87	8	1868

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	61	25	8	3	1	0	1	87	4	1639
2017	Female gender	55	26	9	4	3	0	4	84	7	1864

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	19	10	6	5	0	1	79	11	1635
2017	Female gender	59	18	8	7	4	1	4	80	11	1866

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	55	14	6	2	0	0	23	90	3	1636
2017	Female gender	53	12	5	2	1	0	27	89	5	1862

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	Male gender	63	21	8	2	1	1	5	89	3	1632
2017	Female gender	68	16	6	1	1	0	8	91	3	1857

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	Male gender	68	17	6	3	2	0	3	88	6	1639
2017	Female gender	70	14	5	2	2	0	6	90	5	1867

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	Male gender	52	28	12	4	2	0	2	82	5	1635
2017	Female gender	50	26	14	5	2	0	4	79	6	1862

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	33	35	14	5	0	0	45	19	1639
2017	Female gender	13	33	34	15	5	0	0	46	20	1866

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	18	37	25	13	0	1	39	24	1639
2017	Female gender	8	19	37	23	12	0	1	35	27	1864

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	25	41	18	6	5	5	0	69	11	1636
2017	Female gender	33	41	12	6	3	4	0	77	10	1866

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	Male gender	22	37	19	11	8	2	0	61	20	1635
2017	Female gender	23	40	16	10	8	2	0	65	19	1865

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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	87	1641
2017	Female gender	19	81	1867
2014	Male gender	10	90	1686
2014	Female gender	16	84	1805

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	75	25	214
2017	Female gender	82	18	353
2014	Male gender	74	26	165
2014	Female gender	85	15	282

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	39	7	6	2	86	8	160
2017	Female gender	57	31	6	4	2	88	7	289
2014	Male gender	57	29	8	3	2	86	6	121
2014	Female gender	57	27	7	7	1	85	8	240

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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	Male gender	29	23	18	12	11	5	1	31	69	1642
2017	Female gender	31	24	20	12	10	2	1	32	68	1869

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	1065
2017	Female gender	20	1230

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	1065
2017	Female gender	34	1230

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	1065
2017	Female gender	17	1230

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	1065
2017	Female gender	36	1230

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	1065
2017	Female gender	8	1230

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	41	1065
2017	Female gender	45	1230

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	0 hours (%)	1 to 9 hours (%)	10 to 19 hours (%)	20 to 29 hours (%)	30 to 39 hours (%)	40 hours or more (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	48	20	9	5	11	1058
2017	Female gender	5	51	19	9	3	12	1200

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	19	16	16	24	3	8	36	45	1069
2017	Female gender	12	24	16	16	20	2	11	41	41	1232

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	3	8	15	17	48	3	7	13	71	1069
2017	Female gender	3	11	12	18	46	3	8	15	72	1230

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

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