2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Grain Commission by Question 114. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 43 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 164
2017 Female gender 55 39 2 3 2 0 0 94 5 167
2014 Male gender 36 49 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 153
2014 Female gender 48 45 2 4 0 0 1 94 4 130
2011 Male gender 34 48 5 10 2 0 0 83 12 241
2011 Female gender 54 40 2 4 1 0 0 94 5 193
2008 Male gender 30 53 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 257
2008 Female gender 49 39 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 181

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 77 18 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 164
2017 Female gender 85 10 1 1 0 1 2 98 1 167
2014 Male gender 74 19 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 153
2014 Female gender 86 7 2 1 1 1 2 96 2 130
2011 Male gender 74 16 2 3 3 1 1 92 6 240
2011 Female gender 83 11 2 1 1 1 2 97 1 194
2008 Male gender 72 18 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 257
2008 Female gender 80 11 3 3 1 1 2 93 3 181

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 75 16 4 2 1 0 1 93 4 164
2017 Female gender 82 10 2 3 1 0 3 94 4 167
2014 Male gender 75 17 2 3 2 0 2 94 4 153
2014 Female gender 85 10 2 2 1 0 1 96 3 130
2011 Male gender 80 10 2 3 2 0 2 92 6 241
2011 Female gender 81 9 3 3 1 0 3 93 4 193
2008 Male gender 75 14 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 255
2008 Female gender 81 9 2 4 1 1 3 93 5 180

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 42 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 164
2017 Female gender 43 35 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 167
2014 Male gender 43 34 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 153
2014 Female gender 45 38 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 129
2011 Male gender 30 33 11 14 11 0 0 63 25 241
2011 Female gender 44 34 5 9 9 0 1 78 17 194

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 36 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 164
2017 Female gender 47 39 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 167
2014 Male gender 38 39 14 8 1 0 0 76 9 153
2014 Female gender 38 47 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 130
2011 Male gender 31 42 9 11 5 0 1 75 16 241
2011 Female gender 37 45 7 9 2 1 0 82 11 194
2008 Male gender 25 40 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 256
2008 Female gender 30 43 12 10 4 0 1 74 14 179

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 47 36 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 164
2017 Female gender 44 37 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 167
2014 Male gender 39 40 13 5 2 0 0 79 8 153
2014 Female gender 43 42 12 1 2 0 0 85 3 130
2011 Male gender 36 36 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 241
2011 Female gender 50 33 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 194
2008 Male gender 28 41 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 257
2008 Female gender 36 39 12 8 6 0 0 75 13 181

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 59 29 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 164
2017 Female gender 53 38 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 167
2014 Male gender 47 38 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 153
2014 Female gender 53 39 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 130
2011 Male gender 39 38 12 5 4 1 1 79 10 241
2011 Female gender 45 41 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 193
2008 Male gender 34 46 14 4 2 0 0 79 6 257
2008 Female gender 46 38 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 180

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 62 31 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 163
2017 Female gender 63 32 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 166
2014 Male gender 54 37 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 153
2014 Female gender 61 30 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 130

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 25 16 11 4 0 0 70 15 164
2017 Female gender 55 32 5 4 4 0 0 87 7 167
2014 Male gender 32 39 10 11 8 0 0 71 19 153
2014 Female gender 46 35 6 9 3 1 1 82 12 130
2011 Male gender 31 33 13 7 14 0 1 64 22 240
2011 Female gender 49 28 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 195

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 53 24 5 4 2 1 9 87 8 163
2017 Female gender 48 22 10 7 1 3 8 79 10 167
2014 Male gender 52 21 8 7 3 1 8 80 11 153
2014 Female gender 52 20 9 7 6 0 7 77 14 130
2011 Male gender 58 20 6 4 5 1 6 84 9 240
2011 Female gender 47 25 8 8 4 0 9 78 13 194
2008 Male gender 54 22 4 6 7 2 5 82 14 257
2008 Female gender 48 22 8 10 7 1 6 74 18 181

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 41 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 164
2017 Female gender 43 45 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 167
2014 Male gender 27 52 17 1 3 0 0 79 5 153
2014 Female gender 37 52 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 130
2011 Male gender 35 35 15 8 7 0 0 70 14 240
2011 Female gender 48 36 10 4 1 0 1 84 5 194
2008 Male gender 30 44 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 255
2008 Female gender 37 40 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 179

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 40 12 11 4 1 1 73 15 164
2017 Female gender 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 167
2014 Male gender 21 43 22 10 5 0 0 63 14 153
2014 Female gender 30 43 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 130
2011 Male gender 20 35 18 14 13 0 1 55 27 241
2011 Female gender 29 35 14 13 8 0 0 64 22 194

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 43 35 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 163
2017 Female gender 42 39 9 7 2 0 0 82 10 167

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 58 33 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 164
2017 Female gender 58 33 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 167
2014 Male gender 49 39 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 153
2014 Female gender 52 39 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 130
2011 Male gender 47 36 11 3 3 0 0 84 6 241
2011 Female gender 50 37 6 4 0 2 0 89 4 194
2008 Male gender 45 39 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 257
2008 Female gender 48 38 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 180

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 39 37 8 9 6 0 1 77 15 164
2017 Female gender 40 38 6 11 6 0 0 78 16 167

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 69 23 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 164
2017 Female gender 69 23 6 2 1 0 0 92 2 167
2014 Male gender 59 32 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 153
2014 Female gender 75 20 4 1 1 0 0 94 1 130
2011 Male gender 55 30 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 241
2011 Female gender 69 24 5 0 0 1 1 95 0 194

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 38 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 164
2017 Female gender 42 39 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 166
2014 Male gender 29 39 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 153
2014 Female gender 37 41 7 11 5 0 1 78 15 130
2011 Male gender 31 34 12 13 9 0 0 65 22 240
2011 Female gender 45 31 12 5 7 1 0 76 12 194

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 34 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 164
2017 Female gender 52 29 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 167
2014 Male gender 34 35 17 11 3 0 0 69 14 153
2014 Female gender 46 34 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 130

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 49 32 9 7 2 0 1 81 10 164
2017 Female gender 50 32 9 5 3 0 1 82 8 167
2014 Male gender 36 44 13 6 1 1 0 80 7 153
2014 Female gender 46 38 10 6 1 0 0 84 6 130
2011 Male gender 38 37 13 6 4 0 1 76 10 239
2011 Female gender 44 36 15 3 2 1 0 80 5 194

Question 20. Overall, I like my 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 53 33 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 164
2017 Female gender 55 30 9 5 1 0 0 84 6 167
2014 Male gender 43 43 10 3 1 0 0 86 5 153
2014 Female gender 54 36 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 129
2011 Male gender 43 37 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 240
2011 Female gender 55 32 7 4 1 1 1 89 4 195
2008 Male gender 40 40 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 257
2008 Female gender 44 44 4 6 1 1 1 89 7 180

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 27 14 7 1 0 4 77 8 162
2017 Female gender 41 40 13 5 0 1 1 82 5 167
2014 Male gender 32 41 17 7 1 0 2 74 8 153
2014 Female gender 37 29 24 5 3 0 2 68 8 130
2011 Male gender 37 34 16 8 2 0 3 73 11 240
2011 Female gender 43 34 14 4 3 0 2 78 7 195
2008 Male gender 31 37 19 7 3 0 3 71 10 257
2008 Female gender 36 35 14 7 5 0 2 73 12 181

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 1 21 35 27 13 0 2 41 23 164
2017 Female gender 4 19 36 23 14 1 3 39 24 166
2014 Male gender 6 17 47 22 7 0 1 29 23 153
2014 Female gender 5 23 40 22 9 1 0 32 28 130
2011 Male gender 7 17 37 24 11 1 3 36 25 240
2011 Female gender 5 18 35 29 10 0 3 41 24 191
2008 Male gender 8 27 39 17 7 1 2 24 36 257
2008 Female gender 5 23 43 18 10 0 1 29 28 180

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 3 12 25 26 28 3 2 57 16 164
2017 Female gender 3 9 26 28 26 3 5 59 12 166
2014 Male gender 6 25 36 18 13 1 1 31 32 153
2014 Female gender 8 20 35 19 16 1 1 35 29 128
2011 Male gender 13 15 25 26 16 3 2 45 29 241
2011 Female gender 6 12 25 31 22 1 3 55 19 191
2008 Male gender 13 24 28 21 11 2 2 32 38 256
2008 Female gender 9 14 32 24 19 1 2 44 24 181

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 5 17 27 25 20 4 3 48 23 164
2017 Female gender 10 15 27 19 21 2 6 44 27 166
2014 Male gender 7 18 31 26 12 1 3 40 27 153
2014 Female gender 8 20 28 25 15 3 2 42 29 130
2011 Male gender 8 15 28 25 14 5 5 44 26 241
2011 Female gender 6 15 31 21 20 4 4 44 22 191
2008 Male gender 8 23 32 22 8 3 3 32 34 256
2008 Female gender 10 19 31 22 13 1 4 36 31 181

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 0 2 28 30 34 1 5 68 2 164
2017 Female gender 2 8 22 36 26 1 5 66 10 165
2014 Male gender 2 6 26 41 21 0 4 64 9 152
2014 Female gender 1 9 32 34 23 0 0 58 11 129
2011 Male gender 5 7 24 32 24 4 5 61 12 241
2011 Female gender 4 8 25 32 26 1 4 62 12 191
2008 Male gender 4 11 27 35 15 1 7 54 16 257
2008 Female gender 4 8 31 36 17 1 3 55 13 181

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 9 12 28 20 25 1 5 48 22 164
2017 Female gender 6 21 26 21 21 3 2 44 29 166
2014 Male gender 18 24 34 16 8 1 0 24 42 153
2014 Female gender 15 17 42 15 10 0 1 25 33 130
2011 Male gender 12 19 34 18 13 1 4 32 33 241
2011 Female gender 6 24 25 22 19 1 3 43 31 191
2008 Male gender 15 21 32 18 11 2 2 30 37 254
2008 Female gender 9 19 33 22 13 2 2 36 30 180

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 2 4 14 33 34 7 5 77 7 164
2017 Female gender 3 7 19 31 29 4 7 67 11 165
2014 Male gender 4 10 25 32 24 1 4 59 15 153
2014 Female gender 2 8 26 36 17 4 6 59 11 130
2011 Male gender 2 10 23 29 26 4 6 61 13 241
2011 Female gender 3 9 18 32 29 3 6 68 13 189
2008 Male gender 4 12 25 31 20 4 5 56 18 257
2008 Female gender 3 8 18 34 28 2 7 68 12 181

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 5 12 30 20 27 4 3 50 18 163
2017 Female gender 8 12 30 19 20 4 6 44 23 166
2014 Male gender 8 14 34 23 14 1 6 39 24 153
2014 Female gender 7 15 35 26 14 1 1 42 22 130
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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 75 11 5 3 2 0 3 90 5 164
2017 Female gender 75 10 7 2 1 1 5 90 2 166
2014 Male gender 77 11 4 3 1 1 4 92 4 153
2014 Female gender 80 5 6 4 1 1 4 89 5 130
2011 Male gender 70 14 3 2 2 0 8 92 4 241
2011 Female gender 75 9 3 2 1 2 8 94 4 195
2008 Male gender 69 8 5 2 2 1 12 89 5 256
2008 Female gender 65 8 5 2 1 1 18 90 4 180

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 32 38 16 7 5 1 1 71 12 164
2017 Female gender 30 37 15 10 4 4 1 70 14 166
2014 Male gender 29 42 22 3 3 1 0 72 6 152
2014 Female gender 33 40 10 12 5 0 1 73 17 130

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 32 9 8 7 1 0 76 15 163
2017 Female gender 47 33 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 166
2014 Male gender 44 31 12 11 1 0 1 76 12 153
2014 Female gender 42 35 5 12 5 2 0 78 17 130

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 42 40 7 5 4 1 2 84 9 164
2017 Female gender 44 39 4 9 3 1 1 84 12 166
2014 Male gender 27 48 10 10 2 2 2 78 12 153
2014 Female gender 38 43 8 8 1 1 1 82 10 130
2011 Male gender 29 36 10 18 6 0 1 65 25 241
2011 Female gender 34 39 12 11 3 1 1 74 14 193
2008 Male gender 24 36 14 11 10 3 2 63 22 257
2008 Female gender 35 40 8 9 4 1 3 78 14 181

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 40 26 13 8 4 8 1 72 14 164
2017 Female gender 39 34 9 4 6 8 0 79 11 166
2014 Male gender 36 34 13 8 4 4 1 74 12 153
2014 Female gender 34 32 12 14 3 4 2 71 17 130
2011 Male gender 32 29 11 14 10 2 1 64 25 240
2011 Female gender 37 31 8 11 8 5 0 71 20 193
2008 Male gender 31 27 16 9 11 4 1 61 21 257
2008 Female gender 37 26 9 13 7 4 3 68 22 181

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 23 34 13 10 7 11 2 65 19 163
2017 Female gender 18 29 14 16 7 14 2 56 28 167
2014 Male gender 13 44 21 12 4 3 2 60 18 153
2014 Female gender 14 32 20 21 3 9 1 51 26 130

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 32 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 164
2017 Female gender 52 37 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 167
2014 Male gender 36 52 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 153
2014 Female gender 42 39 15 3 1 1 0 81 4 130
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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 46 32 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 164
2017 Female gender 45 37 6 5 6 0 1 83 11 167
2014 Male gender 39 38 13 9 1 0 1 77 10 153
2014 Female gender 39 39 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 130
2011 Male gender 32 32 14 15 7 0 1 65 21 241
2011 Female gender 36 37 8 13 5 0 0 73 18 193
2008 Male gender 22 36 16 19 7 0 0 58 26 256
2008 Female gender 27 36 12 17 7 1 1 64 24 181

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 54 25 9 8 2 1 2 81 10 163
2017 Female gender 51 33 8 3 2 1 1 86 5 167
2014 Male gender 41 39 10 6 2 1 1 82 8 153
2014 Female gender 45 37 7 8 1 0 1 84 10 130
2011 Male gender 38 28 14 10 8 1 1 68 18 239
2011 Female gender 38 32 14 8 4 2 1 73 13 193
2008 Male gender 29 32 18 11 7 2 0 63 18 256
2008 Female gender 34 31 13 9 11 1 2 66 20 181

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 33 5 7 5 1 1 82 12 164
2017 Female gender 49 32 9 7 2 1 1 82 9 167
2014 Male gender 43 37 10 5 3 1 1 81 8 153
2014 Female gender 43 35 8 12 2 0 0 77 14 130
2011 Male gender 37 29 14 13 6 0 1 66 19 239
2011 Female gender 39 35 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 193
2008 Male gender 30 31 15 14 8 1 0 62 23 256
2008 Female gender 33 36 8 14 9 0 1 69 23 180

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 81 6 4 2 1 0 6 93 3 164
2017 Female gender 83 8 3 1 1 0 5 95 2 167
2014 Male gender 81 12 3 1 0 1 3 97 1 153
2014 Female gender 77 10 4 1 2 1 4 92 3 130
2011 Male gender 75 9 5 0 2 1 8 92 2 240
2011 Female gender 77 9 2 2 2 1 7 93 4 194
2008 Male gender 75 8 4 2 1 1 10 93 3 257
2008 Female gender 70 9 2 1 3 0 15 93 4 181

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 42 19 8 5 7 5 14 76 14 162
2017 Female gender 62 16 4 5 6 2 6 85 11 166
2014 Male gender 39 19 11 9 12 3 7 64 23 153
2014 Female gender 59 13 10 7 4 1 5 77 12 130
2011 Male gender 32 22 9 8 16 4 9 63 27 241
2011 Female gender 48 21 7 7 10 1 6 74 19 195

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 49 31 12 4 4 0 1 81 7 164
2017 Female gender 61 23 3 7 3 1 1 86 10 167

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 55 24 9 5 4 1 1 82 9 164
2017 Female gender 61 26 4 2 4 3 1 90 6 167

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 25 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 164
2017 Female gender 57 26 6 7 5 0 1 83 11 167
2014 Male gender 43 33 15 4 2 0 2 78 7 153
2014 Female gender 50 28 11 6 3 1 1 79 9 128
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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 50 28 15 2 4 0 2 79 6 53
2017 Female gender 44 33 8 4 4 5 2 83 8 53
2014 Male gender 35 40 11 4 3 3 4 80 8 67
2014 Female gender 38 43 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 42

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 41 37 12 8 1 2 0 80 8 163
2017 Female gender 40 36 9 8 3 5 0 79 12 166
2014 Male gender 36 37 15 3 4 5 0 76 8 153
2014 Female gender 32 44 10 3 5 6 0 80 9 130
2011 Male gender 34 25 15 10 11 5 1 62 22 241
2011 Female gender 34 34 12 7 8 4 1 71 16 194

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 37 37 13 10 2 1 0 75 12 164
2017 Female gender 36 36 13 6 5 4 0 76 11 167
2014 Male gender 33 30 21 11 4 0 0 63 16 153
2014 Female gender 34 40 11 6 5 3 1 77 12 130
2011 Male gender 31 33 12 10 12 1 1 65 22 239
2011 Female gender 43 26 12 8 9 1 0 71 17 193
2008 Male gender 23 30 19 13 14 1 0 53 27 257
2008 Female gender 28 40 13 10 8 2 0 69 19 181

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 38 19 12 5 2 0 63 17 164
2017 Female gender 28 37 16 8 6 5 0 68 15 167
2014 Male gender 24 34 24 10 5 3 0 59 16 153
2014 Female gender 24 45 10 10 4 5 1 74 15 130
2011 Male gender 18 35 20 12 9 3 1 56 23 239
2011 Female gender 25 39 14 11 5 6 0 67 17 194
2008 Male gender 12 33 20 21 11 2 0 46 33 257
2008 Female gender 14 43 15 13 9 6 0 60 24 179

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 32 31 20 11 5 1 0 64 16 164
2017 Female gender 34 30 13 9 7 7 0 68 17 167
2014 Male gender 28 30 18 14 6 5 0 61 21 153
2014 Female gender 31 39 13 7 8 3 0 72 15 130
2011 Male gender 24 32 13 13 12 6 0 59 27 240
2011 Female gender 33 34 12 6 9 6 0 71 16 195
2008 Male gender 19 25 20 15 14 7 0 48 31 257
2008 Female gender 22 37 13 16 7 6 0 62 24 180

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 31 18 13 5 1 0 63 19 164
2017 Female gender 28 43 8 14 4 3 0 74 19 167
2014 Male gender 23 40 17 15 4 1 0 63 19 153
2014 Female gender 25 44 12 13 5 1 0 70 18 130
2011 Male gender 23 37 21 12 5 3 0 62 17 237
2011 Female gender 23 42 12 12 7 2 1 67 20 195
2008 Male gender 19 39 14 17 7 4 0 60 25 257
2008 Female gender 18 43 8 20 12 0 0 61 31 181
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 42 43 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 163
2017 Female gender 48 39 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 167
2014 Male gender 43 42 9 3 3 1 0 85 5 153
2014 Female gender 53 32 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 130
2011 Male gender 36 38 17 4 4 1 0 75 8 240
2011 Female gender 46 40 6 5 3 1 0 86 7 194

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 54 36 8 2 1 0 1 90 2 163
2017 Female gender 53 39 5 3 0 0 1 92 3 166
2014 Male gender 46 39 8 5 0 1 1 87 5 153
2014 Female gender 52 37 6 2 0 3 0 91 2 130
2011 Male gender 44 32 11 9 2 2 1 79 11 241
2011 Female gender 48 37 8 4 1 3 1 87 5 194

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 51 32 11 4 1 1 1 84 5 163
2017 Female gender 57 30 6 4 1 1 1 89 5 166
2014 Male gender 49 39 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 153
2014 Female gender 54 34 5 3 1 2 1 91 4 130
2011 Male gender 41 35 9 5 7 3 1 78 13 241
2011 Female gender 56 26 6 6 5 2 1 83 11 195
2008 Male gender 34 35 13 8 6 3 1 72 15 257
2008 Female gender 43 34 8 8 4 3 0 79 13 181

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 45 31 10 8 4 2 0 78 12 163
2017 Female gender 44 33 13 6 1 2 1 79 7 167
2014 Male gender 28 44 16 7 2 3 1 75 9 153
2014 Female gender 40 35 15 2 2 6 0 80 5 130
2011 Male gender 22 38 19 13 5 2 1 62 18 241
2011 Female gender 29 35 20 5 7 2 1 67 12 195

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 33 30 13 8 7 6 4 70 16 163
2017 Female gender 27 33 13 10 7 7 3 67 19 167
2014 Male gender 31 33 16 10 4 4 2 68 15 153
2014 Female gender 23 32 23 12 5 3 2 58 18 130
2011 Male gender 28 25 15 15 12 4 1 56 28 241
2011 Female gender 25 35 13 12 7 5 2 65 21 195

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 73 12 6 2 2 1 3 89 4 164
2017 Female gender 71 12 5 0 2 3 7 92 2 167
2014 Male gender 69 14 6 3 2 2 4 89 5 153
2014 Female gender 68 13 7 2 1 2 7 89 3 130

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 73 13 5 2 1 3 3 92 3 164
2017 Female gender 76 12 2 2 1 4 3 95 3 167
2014 Male gender 76 15 3 1 0 3 2 95 2 153
2014 Female gender 75 9 7 2 1 4 2 89 4 130
2011 Male gender 73 15 5 2 1 1 3 92 3 241
2011 Female gender 75 11 5 1 0 2 5 93 1 194
2008 Male gender 68 13 7 3 0 2 6 89 3 257
2008 Female gender 72 11 6 2 1 3 6 90 3 180

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 37 35 14 10 3 1 0 73 14 163
2017 Female gender 44 33 9 6 5 3 0 80 11 167
2014 Male gender 25 40 20 11 3 1 0 65 15 153
2014 Female gender 31 40 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 130
2011 Male gender 21 36 18 12 12 1 0 57 24 241
2011 Female gender 39 24 17 9 9 1 0 64 19 194
2008 Male gender 15 35 21 18 11 1 0 50 29 257
2008 Female gender 24 31 17 18 10 1 0 55 28 181

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 26 26 14 17 11 1 4 55 30 162
2017 Female gender 29 24 14 15 12 4 1 57 28 167
2014 Male gender 19 38 18 11 9 3 2 61 21 153
2014 Female gender 24 24 15 20 16 1 1 49 36 129
2011 Male gender 20 29 16 15 17 2 2 50 33 241
2011 Female gender 23 28 14 13 16 4 1 55 31 194
2008 Male gender 16 33 16 15 19 0 1 49 35 257
2008 Female gender 13 33 12 19 22 1 2 47 41 181

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 30 41 16 9 4 0 0 71 14 164
2017 Female gender 34 36 16 6 3 5 0 74 9 167

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 50 33 12 2 2 1 0 84 4 162
2017 Female gender 59 24 10 2 2 3 0 86 4 167
2014 Male gender 50 33 13 2 0 1 0 85 2 153
2014 Female gender 60 29 5 2 3 1 0 90 5 129

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 36 10 3 1 1 0 85 4 164
2017 Female gender 55 30 10 2 2 1 0 86 4 167
2014 Male gender 45 43 8 1 0 1 1 90 2 153
2014 Female gender 56 31 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 129
2011 Male gender 40 27 16 9 6 2 0 68 15 240
2011 Female gender 45 31 8 7 6 3 0 78 14 195

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 54 31 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 164
2017 Female gender 61 32 3 1 2 1 0 94 3 167
2014 Male gender 50 40 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 152
2014 Female gender 67 24 6 2 2 0 0 90 3 129
2011 Male gender 46 31 10 6 6 1 1 78 12 240
2011 Female gender 52 31 8 4 3 1 0 84 8 193
2008 Male gender 33 41 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 256
2008 Female gender 42 41 10 2 4 0 0 83 7 181

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 47 29 14 6 3 1 0 76 9 164
2017 Female gender 54 29 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 167
2014 Male gender 31 34 19 10 5 1 1 66 15 153
2014 Female gender 46 34 9 6 5 0 0 80 10 130
2011 Male gender 38 24 16 9 11 1 0 63 21 240
2011 Female gender 49 25 13 7 5 1 1 75 12 195

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 29 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 164
2017 Female gender 52 32 8 6 2 0 0 84 7 167
2014 Male gender 34 34 19 10 3 0 0 67 13 153
2014 Female gender 49 31 10 5 5 0 0 80 9 130
2011 Male gender 38 29 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 241
2011 Female gender 51 28 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 195
2008 Male gender 29 41 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 257
2008 Female gender 32 43 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 181

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 41 24 16 11 4 1 2 68 16 164
2017 Female gender 44 21 16 12 4 3 0 67 16 167
2014 Male gender 31 29 18 11 7 3 1 62 19 153
2014 Female gender 47 20 17 8 5 3 0 68 14 130
2011 Male gender 37 24 13 8 14 3 1 64 23 241
2011 Female gender 44 18 11 10 11 6 0 66 23 194
2008 Male gender 31 31 18 8 9 3 0 64 17 257
2008 Female gender 28 31 14 10 11 5 0 63 23 181
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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 16 50 34 164
2017 Female gender 13 54 33 167
2014 Male gender 18 53 29 153
2014 Female gender 16 52 32 130
2011 Male gender 20 49 31 241
2011 Female gender 19 47 34 193

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 44 19 26 3 8 0 27
2017 Female gender 37 10 30 5 9 9 21
2014 Male gender 37 17 22 14 9999 10 29
2014 Female gender 34 24 17 9 9999 16 22
2011 Male gender 38 10 23 16 9999 13 46
2011 Female gender 36 23 34 0 9999 8 36
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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 18 82 164
2017 Female gender 18 82 167
2014 Male gender 11 89 152
2014 Female gender 17 83 130

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 62 28
2017 Female gender 58 31
2014 Male gender 53 17
2014 Female gender 48 22

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 57 28
2017 Female gender 48 31
2014 Male gender 59 17
2014 Female gender 51 22

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 Male gender 0 28
2017 Female gender 0 31
2014 Male gender 0 17
2014 Female gender 0 22

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 0 28
2017 Female gender 0 31
2014 Female gender 0 22

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 28
2014 Male gender 0 17

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 28
2017 Female gender 55 31
2014 Male gender 38 18
2014 Female gender 43 22

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 28
2017 Female gender 35 31
2014 Female gender 57 22

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 28
2017 Female gender 33 31
2014 Female gender 54 22

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 28
2017 Female gender 19 31
2014 Male gender 37 18
2014 Female gender 24 22

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 29 31
2014 Female gender 35 22

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 68 28
2017 Female gender 48 31
2014 Male gender 36 18
2014 Female gender 52 22

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 28
2017 Female gender 27 31
2014 Male gender 37 18
2014 Female gender 38 22

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 28
2017 Female gender 0 31
2014 Male gender 0 18
2014 Female gender 0 22

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 19 31

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 31

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 28
2017 Female gender 19 31
2014 Female gender 44 22

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 47 28
2017 Female gender 18 31
2014 Male gender 49 18
2014 Female gender 26 22

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 68 28
2017 Female gender 58 31
2014 Male gender 35 18
2014 Female gender 68 22

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 46 28
2017 Female gender 41 31
2014 Male gender 45 18
2014 Female gender 39 22

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 25 28
2017 Female gender 26 31
2014 Female gender 30 22

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 24 28
2017 Female gender 19 31

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 22 28
2017 Female gender 20 31

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 23 31
2014 Male gender 38 18
2014 Female gender 21 22

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 28 26
2014 Female gender 0 21

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 19 26
2014 Female gender 25 21

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 18 26
2017 Female gender 20 27

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 31 26
2017 Female gender 22 27

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 0 26

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 Female gender 0 27
2014 Female gender 0 21

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 24 26
2014 Female gender 26 21

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 23 26
2017 Female gender 35 27
2014 Male gender 27 18
2014 Female gender 52 21

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 0 26
2017 Female gender 0 27
2014 Female gender 0 21

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 39 26
2017 Female gender 52 27
2014 Male gender 42 18
2014 Female gender 64 21

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 27

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 23 27

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 100 0 28
2017 Female gender 97 3 31

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 27 25 16 5 4 18 4 68 11 164
2017 Female gender 25 17 17 8 6 24 4 57 20 167
2014 Male gender 29 27 21 5 2 11 5 66 8 153
2014 Female gender 24 24 15 6 3 25 3 67 12 130

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 43 36 11 3 4 4 0 82 7 164
2017 Female gender 45 27 12 3 4 8 0 78 8 167
2014 Male gender 45 36 14 1 1 1 1 83 3 153
2014 Female gender 43 29 17 3 3 5 0 76 6 130
2011 Male gender 43 33 13 6 3 2 0 78 10 241
2011 Female gender 50 30 9 4 4 4 0 82 9 194
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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 36 50 9 4 0 0 1 87 4 164
2017 Female gender 34 54 5 4 1 3 1 90 5 167
2014 Male gender 30 57 8 1 0 1 4 91 1 153
2014 Female gender 34 51 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 130
2011 Male gender 31 49 9 5 2 1 3 84 7 241
2011 Female gender 26 52 11 5 3 3 1 80 9 195
2008 Male gender 24 56 9 5 2 1 2 83 7 257
2008 Female gender 28 57 6 3 3 2 2 87 7 181

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 23 33 22 8 2 10 2 64 12 164
2017 Female gender 18 29 16 7 1 28 1 67 11 166
2014 Male gender 19 37 21 11 3 4 5 61 16 153
2014 Female gender 22 23 24 5 1 20 4 60 8 130
2011 Male gender 16 34 16 12 11 9 3 56 26 241
2011 Female gender 22 27 22 9 5 12 2 58 16 194

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 46 33 9 4 1 5 3 86 5 164
2017 Female gender 51 28 6 2 1 11 1 89 4 167
2014 Male gender 40 36 13 5 1 2 4 81 6 153
2014 Female gender 45 37 6 3 0 7 2 90 4 130
2011 Male gender 40 31 9 7 6 4 2 77 14 241
2011 Female gender 40 32 10 3 3 9 2 81 8 195
2008 Male gender 30 38 15 5 4 5 3 73 10 257
2008 Female gender 31 38 10 7 2 10 1 78 10 181

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 42 36 8 5 1 5 3 84 7 164
2017 Female gender 46 26 11 2 1 13 1 84 3 167
2014 Male gender 36 35 12 8 3 2 3 76 11 153
2014 Female gender 47 33 6 5 0 9 1 89 5 129
2011 Male gender 33 31 15 8 6 5 2 69 15 241
2011 Female gender 36 31 11 5 2 12 2 78 9 195
2008 Male gender 31 32 14 10 6 4 3 68 17 257
2008 Female gender 33 37 12 6 4 7 1 76 11 181
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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 7 93 163
2017 Female gender 4 96 167
2014 Male gender 3 97 153
2014 Female gender 4 96 130

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 56 11

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 11

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 11

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 Male gender 0 11

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 47 11

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 11

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 11

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 11

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 11

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 45 11

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 0 11

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 0 11

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 0 11

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 11

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 100 0 11

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 31 21 18 1 4 20 5 69 6 163
2017 Female gender 27 11 14 4 2 35 7 67 9 167
2014 Male gender 28 30 21 1 1 13 6 72 2 153
2014 Female gender 23 20 15 2 2 32 6 71 6 130

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 52 30 11 1 3 4 0 85 4 164
2017 Female gender 52 25 7 4 1 10 1 86 6 167
2014 Male gender 44 36 14 1 0 4 1 84 1 153
2014 Female gender 49 32 9 1 1 7 0 88 3 130
2011 Male gender 47 32 11 3 4 3 0 81 8 241
2011 Female gender 52 30 6 4 3 5 0 86 8 194
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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 25 32 19 9 15 0 0 57 24 164
2017 Female gender 27 34 16 9 13 0 1 62 22 166

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 24 31 25 17 4 0 0 55 20 164
2017 Female gender 25 29 28 11 6 0 1 54 17 167

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 40 33 17 5 2 0 2 75 8 164
2017 Female gender 43 32 13 7 1 1 2 78 9 167

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 27 27 25 9 11 0 1 54 20 164
2017 Female gender 29 26 20 12 10 1 2 57 22 167

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 37 33 13 7 7 0 4 72 14 164
2017 Female gender 57 19 9 4 5 0 6 81 9 167

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 26 27 27 12 8 0 0 53 21 164
2017 Female gender 33 38 13 9 7 0 0 71 15 166

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 31 36 19 9 4 1 0 67 13 164
2017 Female gender 36 38 14 6 4 1 1 76 10 166

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 26 38 22 8 4 1 1 64 13 164
2017 Female gender 35 30 21 7 5 1 2 67 12 166

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 36 33 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 164
2017 Female gender 40 32 17 4 4 1 2 74 8 166

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 36 38 18 7 1 1 0 74 8 164
2017 Female gender 36 34 14 10 5 1 1 71 15 166

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 52 26 16 5 1 0 1 79 5 164
2017 Female gender 46 29 13 9 3 0 1 75 12 167

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 69 17 6 4 4 0 1 86 8 163
2017 Female gender 73 14 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 167

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 49 32 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 164
2017 Female gender 56 28 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 167

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 49 28 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 164
2017 Female gender 59 23 11 4 3 1 0 83 7 167

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 51 25 4 4 1 0 16 89 6 164
2017 Female gender 53 14 4 4 2 1 24 88 7 166

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 57 24 7 4 2 1 5 86 6 164
2017 Female gender 73 17 4 2 0 0 4 93 2 166

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 57 22 10 4 4 1 3 82 8 164
2017 Female gender 60 20 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 166

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 43 38 10 6 1 0 1 82 7 164
2017 Female gender 47 37 9 5 1 1 0 84 6 165

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 37 43 6 2 0 1 49 8 164
2017 Female gender 17 40 32 10 1 0 0 57 11 167

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 2 13 44 27 13 1 1 41 15 164
2017 Female gender 5 15 42 27 11 0 0 39 20 166

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 30 45 14 7 1 3 0 77 9 164
2017 Female gender 35 42 11 7 3 2 0 79 10 167

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 29 44 16 6 3 2 0 74 9 164
2017 Female gender 22 52 10 10 3 2 0 76 13 167
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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 87 164
2017 Female gender 21 79 167
2014 Male gender 13 87 152
2014 Female gender 17 83 128

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 86 14 22
2017 Female gender 86 14 35
2014 Male gender 90 10 18
2014 Female gender 90 10 20

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 58 27 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 19
2017 Female gender 54 36 0 7 4 0 0 90 10 30
2014 Male gender 59 13 0 13 15 0 0 72 28 16
2014 Female gender 65 20 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 18
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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 18 31 26 13 9 2 0 19 81 164
2017 Female gender 26 32 19 12 9 3 0 26 74 167

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 19 129
2017 Female gender 12 119

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 31 129
2017 Female gender 30 119

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 23 129
2017 Female gender 29 119

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 54 129
2017 Female gender 44 119

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 6 129
2017 Female gender 7 119

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 42 129
2017 Female gender 43 119

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 12 48 10 12 2 16 125
2017 Female gender 6 61 15 2 4 11 117

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 20 27 14 20 12 3 5 51 34 130
2017 Female gender 31 27 12 18 11 1 1 58 30 120

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 7 17 18 19 28 4 7 27 53 130
2017 Female gender 6 10 16 17 38 6 5 19 63 120
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