2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 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	32	43	6	14	5	75	19	582
2017	Female gender	38	44	4	10	3	82	13	893
2014	Male gender	30	48	6	11	4	78	15	510
2014	Female gender	37	45	4	10	3	83	13	894
2011	Male gender	31	48	5	12	5	79	17	578
2011	Female gender	37	45	4	11	3	82	14	1055
2008	Male gender	39	49	2	7	2	89	9	360
2008	Female gender	43	44	3	6	4	87	11	595

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	67	23	5	3	2	1	1	91	4	582
2017	Female gender	73	20	3	2	1	1	0	94	3	890
2014	Male gender	65	23	6	4	1	0	0	89	5	509
2014	Female gender	74	19	3	2	1	0	0	94	3	894
2011	Male gender	64	25	5	3	1	1	1	91	4	578
2011	Female gender	73	21	3	2	1	0	0	95	3	1054
2008	Male gender	71	21	3	3	1	1	1	94	4	359
2008	Female gender	75	18	1	3	1	1	0	94	5	593

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	64	18	7	7	4	0	81	11	580
2017	Female gender	63	20	5	9	3	0	83	12	891
2014	Male gender	60	22	8	8	3	0	82	11	509
2014	Female gender	61	23	5	6	3	0	85	10	894
2011	Male gender	59	23	7	7	4	0	82	12	578
2011	Female gender	63	22	4	8	3	0	85	11	1054
2008	Male gender	64	20	4	8	4	1	84	12	360
2008	Female gender	63	20	2	10	4	0	83	14	594

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	42	31	7	12	8	73	19	581
2017	Female gender	45	33	6	11	5	78	16	890
2014	Male gender	38	38	8	11	4	76	16	510
2014	Female gender	45	35	6	10	4	80	14	892
2011	Male gender	44	37	9	6	4	81	10	578
2011	Female gender	44	36	6	10	4	80	14	1053

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	27	38	15	14	6	0	0	65	20	581
2017	Female gender	30	42	10	12	4	0	1	73	17	892
2014	Male gender	29	36	15	14	5	0	1	66	19	509
2014	Female gender	35	36	12	11	5	0	1	72	16	891
2011	Male gender	27	42	15	11	4	0	1	70	15	579
2011	Female gender	35	38	11	9	6	0	2	74	14	1055
2008	Male gender	28	39	17	9	6	0	1	68	15	360
2008	Female gender	31	39	13	10	5	1	1	72	15	597

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	40	41	9	6	4	82	9	580
2017	Female gender	41	38	10	8	3	80	10	890
2014	Male gender	40	42	10	6	2	82	8	510
2014	Female gender	42	38	9	7	4	80	11	894
2011	Male gender	39	39	10	7	5	79	12	578
2011	Female gender	43	34	10	7	5	77	12	1054
2008	Male gender	37	39	9	11	5	76	15	360
2008	Female gender	35	38	10	13	4	73	17	596

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	49	36	8	4	3	85	7	578
2017	Female gender	49	38	6	5	2	87	7	890
2014	Male gender	47	40	7	4	2	88	5	510
2014	Female gender	50	34	7	6	3	84	9	894
2011	Male gender	46	38	6	6	3	84	10	579
2011	Female gender	49	36	7	5	3	85	8	1054
2008	Male gender	43	38	8	7	3	82	10	360
2008	Female gender	44	40	8	6	3	83	9	597

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	51	33	9	5	1	0	1	84	7	578
2017	Female gender	53	34	7	4	1	0	0	87	5	889
2014	Male gender	48	34	9	6	2	1	0	84	7	510
2014	Female gender	48	37	7	6	2	0	0	85	8	894

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	44	32	10	9	4	0	0	76	14	580
2017	Female gender	49	29	9	7	5	1	0	79	12	889
2014	Male gender	40	32	11	11	4	1	1	73	15	509
2014	Female gender	43	33	9	10	4	0	0	77	14	892
2011	Male gender	39	42	9	6	3	0	1	82	9	578
2011	Female gender	44	35	7	9	4	0	1	80	13	1053

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	24	21	12	14	12	2	15	54	32	580
2017	Female gender	27	20	13	11	11	3	16	57	27	889
2014	Male gender	24	19	11	13	14	4	14	53	34	509
2014	Female gender	26	19	12	12	13	2	15	55	30	892
2011	Male gender	26	23	10	13	12	1	15	58	30	579
2011	Female gender	30	22	8	10	12	3	14	63	27	1053
2008	Male gender	17	17	15	15	19	2	15	41	40	359
2008	Female gender	28	18	11	14	15	3	12	54	33	596

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	35	45	8	7	4	81	11	579
2017	Female gender	35	46	9	7	3	81	10	890
2014	Male gender	29	49	12	6	4	78	10	510
2014	Female gender	34	45	9	7	5	79	12	893
2011	Male gender	31	45	10	8	5	76	14	579
2011	Female gender	37	39	11	7	5	77	13	1051
2008	Male gender	36	42	10	8	3	79	11	358
2008	Female gender	36	41	10	9	4	77	13	592

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	33	37	11	11	7	1	0	71	18	579
2017	Female gender	34	37	11	11	5	0	0	72	17	892
2014	Male gender	31	35	15	13	6	0	0	66	19	510
2014	Female gender	32	33	14	13	8	0	0	66	21	893
2011	Male gender	28	39	14	11	7	0	1	68	18	577
2011	Female gender	31	39	11	11	7	0	0	71	18	1054

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	28	38	17	11	6	0	0	66	17	577
2017	Female gender	31	39	12	13	5	0	0	70	18	890

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	46	38	9	4	3	0	84	7	577
2017	Female gender	44	39	8	6	2	0	83	9	891
2014	Male gender	45	39	10	4	1	0	85	5	510
2014	Female gender	48	38	7	5	2	0	86	7	893
2011	Male gender	42	42	9	5	2	0	84	8	577
2011	Female gender	43	40	8	6	2	0	84	8	1054
2008	Male gender	50	35	8	4	3	1	85	7	359
2008	Female gender	44	40	8	5	3	0	85	8	595

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	36	35	11	10	8	0	0	71	17	579
2017	Female gender	35	39	11	9	6	0	0	74	15	892

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	48	37	9	4	2	85	6	579
2017	Female gender	53	36	7	3	1	89	4	892
2014	Male gender	59	27	9	2	2	87	4	510
2014	Female gender	62	28	7	2	1	90	4	892
2011	Male gender	50	36	10	3	1	86	4	579
2011	Female gender	59	29	7	3	2	89	4	1055

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	37	37	11	10	6	74	15	580
2017	Female gender	35	39	10	11	4	74	15	891
2014	Male gender	31	42	10	11	5	74	16	510
2014	Female gender	31	41	11	11	6	72	17	892
2011	Male gender	32	43	10	8	5	76	13	579
2011	Female gender	34	41	11	9	5	75	14	1054

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	38	37	11	8	7	75	14	580
2017	Female gender	40	36	10	9	5	76	14	889
2014	Male gender	34	36	16	9	6	70	15	510
2014	Female gender	38	35	12	9	6	73	15	893

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	37	35	16	8	5	0	0	72	12	580
2017	Female gender	37	39	10	10	3	0	0	77	13	890
2014	Male gender	33	39	13	10	4	1	1	73	14	509
2014	Female gender	39	35	13	8	5	0	1	74	13	892
2011	Male gender	35	44	11	6	3	1	0	80	9	578
2011	Female gender	40	39	10	6	3	1	0	81	9	1053

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	39	41	11	7	3	79	10	574
2017	Female gender	43	40	8	7	2	83	9	890
2014	Male gender	35	46	9	6	3	82	9	510
2014	Female gender	44	35	11	6	4	79	10	891
2011	Male gender	37	43	8	7	3	81	11	578
2011	Female gender	42	40	8	6	4	82	10	1053
2008	Male gender	43	39	7	8	2	83	10	358
2008	Female gender	41	40	10	6	3	81	9	596

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	25	37	21	11	5	0	62	16	582
2017	Female gender	28	37	18	10	6	0	66	16	893
2014	Male gender	28	37	19	10	5	0	66	15	510
2014	Female gender	30	39	18	8	4	1	69	13	894
2011	Male gender	27	37	21	8	6	1	65	14	579
2011	Female gender	31	34	18	10	6	1	66	16	1054
2008	Male gender	19	37	22	15	8	0	56	22	360
2008	Female gender	23	32	27	11	7	0	55	18	596

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	11	29	36	17	5	0	1	23	40	580
2017	Female gender	15	25	35	15	8	1	2	24	41	888
2014	Male gender	9	24	42	16	7	0	2	24	34	509
2014	Female gender	10	25	40	16	6	0	2	22	36	892
2011	Male gender	12	30	34	16	6	1	2	22	44	578
2011	Female gender	11	25	41	13	6	1	2	20	37	1053
2008	Male gender	10	30	41	16	3	1	0	19	40	359
2008	Female gender	9	27	41	16	5	0	2	21	37	595

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	7	17	26	31	15	2	2	48	25	575
2017	Female gender	7	16	27	25	17	2	6	46	25	886
2014	Male gender	6	16	25	31	17	3	2	51	23	509
2014	Female gender	7	15	27	31	14	2	4	48	23	892
2011	Male gender	9	18	29	26	13	2	2	41	28	577
2011	Female gender	8	17	29	27	13	3	4	42	27	1050
2008	Male gender	8	19	32	28	10	1	2	39	28	359
2008	Female gender	7	16	33	27	13	1	3	42	24	593

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	17	23	31	19	8	1	2	28	41	577
2017	Female gender	16	24	29	19	8	2	3	28	42	886
2014	Male gender	19	26	28	16	8	1	2	25	46	508
2014	Female gender	20	23	30	17	7	1	2	24	44	893
2011	Male gender	20	24	28	15	10	1	1	25	46	578
2011	Female gender	21	23	30	14	7	1	3	22	46	1052
2008	Male gender	16	23	33	18	7	1	2	26	40	357
2008	Female gender	16	25	33	17	6	2	1	24	42	594

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	12	23	37	20	8	0	1	28	35	578
2017	Female gender	13	23	35	18	9	1	2	27	37	884
2014	Male gender	9	23	38	21	7	0	2	28	33	506
2014	Female gender	10	21	39	20	7	1	2	28	32	890
2011	Male gender	10	23	34	22	10	1	1	33	33	578
2011	Female gender	12	23	36	20	7	0	2	27	36	1049
2008	Male gender	10	25	38	19	7	0	1	26	35	359
2008	Female gender	10	23	38	22	6	1	1	28	33	593

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	17	27	27	18	8	1	2	26	46	581
2017	Female gender	21	28	25	13	8	1	4	22	51	885
2014	Male gender	14	26	29	16	10	2	3	28	41	510
2014	Female gender	15	27	28	18	8	1	3	27	44	892
2011	Male gender	14	26	30	17	9	1	3	28	41	579
2011	Female gender	15	25	29	17	8	2	4	27	43	1053
2008	Male gender	13	23	32	21	8	1	3	30	38	358
2008	Female gender	14	23	30	19	8	2	4	29	40	593

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	11	18	32	23	11	2	2	36	30	577
2017	Female gender	12	21	30	18	12	3	4	32	36	885
2014	Male gender	8	14	31	27	15	2	3	44	24	507
2014	Female gender	9	16	31	26	11	2	5	40	26	893
2011	Male gender	8	18	31	25	13	3	3	40	27	579
2011	Female gender	11	19	29	22	11	3	5	36	33	1053
2008	Male gender	15	28	27	18	7	1	3	26	45	359
2008	Female gender	14	27	29	18	7	3	2	26	44	594

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	22	35	17	7	1	1	25	38	578
2017	Female gender	14	20	33	17	9	3	3	28	36	887
2014	Male gender	13	24	35	16	8	2	2	25	38	510
2014	Female gender	15	20	36	18	7	1	3	26	37	893

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	66	21	7	4	2	0	88	6	581
2017	Female gender	73	17	4	4	1	0	91	6	891
2014	Male gender	69	20	5	4	1	0	90	6	510
2014	Female gender	76	15	3	4	2	0	92	5	893
2011	Male gender	63	23	7	4	2	0	86	7	578
2011	Female gender	73	19	3	4	1	0	91	6	1054
2008	Male gender	66	19	4	4	4	2	87	9	359
2008	Female gender	68	20	4	4	3	1	89	7	597

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	34	28	16	7	5	5	5	68	14	581
2017	Female gender	30	28	13	10	8	6	5	66	20	891
2014	Male gender	39	32	11	6	5	4	3	77	12	509
2014	Female gender	31	27	15	9	9	4	4	63	20	894

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	49	27	9	10	6	0	76	15	581
2017	Female gender	47	28	8	9	6	1	76	16	891
2014	Male gender	53	27	8	7	4	1	81	11	510
2014	Female gender	46	26	10	9	8	1	73	17	894

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	33	11	8	5	2	0	76	13	581
2017	Female gender	42	31	10	10	5	1	0	75	15	887
2014	Male gender	39	38	10	8	3	1	1	78	12	510
2014	Female gender	38	37	9	10	5	1	1	76	15	893
2011	Male gender	38	37	10	8	5	1	0	77	13	577
2011	Female gender	37	37	9	10	4	2	0	76	14	1053
2008	Male gender	37	42	8	7	4	2	0	81	11	359
2008	Female gender	38	37	8	11	5	1	0	76	15	594

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	34	30	10	7	8	11	0	72	17	582
2017	Female gender	32	27	13	9	6	11	2	68	17	890
2014	Male gender	38	25	11	7	7	10	1	71	16	510
2014	Female gender	35	26	12	10	7	8	1	67	19	894
2011	Male gender	37	28	12	8	6	7	0	71	16	577
2011	Female gender	37	28	11	9	7	8	1	71	18	1052
2008	Male gender	39	28	10	8	6	8	1	74	15	359
2008	Female gender	37	26	10	10	7	10	1	70	19	595

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	16	23	17	12	8	21	3	50	27	582
2017	Female gender	14	21	15	15	10	20	4	47	33	891
2014	Male gender	18	25	16	13	7	18	2	55	26	509
2014	Female gender	14	24	16	14	14	16	3	46	34	894

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	54	33	6	5	2	87	7	581
2017	Female gender	50	35	6	7	1	85	9	890
2014	Male gender	54	36	5	3	1	90	5	510
2014	Female gender	48	35	6	8	3	83	11	893

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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	43	32	12	7	6	0	0	75	13	580
2017	Female gender	43	33	9	9	4	1	0	78	13	893
2014	Male gender	40	36	11	8	4	1	0	76	12	509
2014	Female gender	42	32	10	9	6	0	1	75	15	894
2011	Male gender	35	38	11	10	5	0	1	74	15	578
2011	Female gender	40	35	10	8	6	1	0	76	14	1053
2008	Male gender	34	40	12	9	5	0	0	74	14	358
2008	Female gender	38	34	9	11	7	0	0	73	18	597

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	51	26	12	4	5	1	1	79	9	582
2017	Female gender	49	28	9	7	5	2	0	79	12	892
2014	Male gender	50	27	12	6	3	2	0	79	9	510
2014	Female gender	49	26	11	6	5	2	1	77	12	893
2011	Male gender	42	34	10	8	3	2	1	78	11	578
2011	Female gender	45	30	11	6	5	3	1	77	12	1053
2008	Male gender	42	33	13	6	5	2	0	76	11	358
2008	Female gender	47	27	8	7	6	4	0	77	14	597

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	31	10	7	4	0	0	80	11	581
2017	Female gender	47	31	8	9	4	0	0	79	13	889
2014	Male gender	47	30	10	8	3	1	0	78	12	510
2014	Female gender	45	30	10	10	5	0	1	76	15	894
2011	Male gender	43	35	9	9	3	0	0	78	12	578
2011	Female gender	42	34	8	9	6	1	0	77	15	1053
2008	Male gender	42	34	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	357
2008	Female gender	42	32	8	10	7	1	1	75	17	596

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	78	13	5	2	1	0	0	92	3	580
2017	Female gender	84	11	2	2	1	0	0	95	3	889
2014	Male gender	78	14	3	3	2	0	1	93	4	510
2014	Female gender	84	11	2	1	1	0	0	96	2	894
2011	Male gender	77	14	4	3	2	1	1	92	5	577
2011	Female gender	81	13	3	2	1	0	0	94	4	1053
2008	Male gender	80	8	4	4	2	0	2	90	6	358
2008	Female gender	81	11	2	4	2	0	1	92	6	595

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	53	24	8	6	4	2	4	81	10	579
2017	Female gender	55	22	6	6	4	3	4	83	11	890
2014	Male gender	49	25	7	4	3	5	7	84	8	510
2014	Female gender	51	23	6	7	5	3	6	81	12	892
2011	Male gender	40	32	11	7	3	3	4	77	11	579
2011	Female gender	41	27	8	8	6	5	5	75	16	1055

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	58	24	8	5	4	1	0	83	9	582
2017	Female gender	58	23	8	6	4	1	0	82	10	890

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	58	20	12	5	4	2	0	80	8	582
2017	Female gender	61	21	9	4	4	1	0	83	8	890

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	26	12	6	4	0	77	10	582
2017	Female gender	52	28	7	8	5	0	80	13	889
2014	Male gender	50	29	9	7	4	1	79	11	510
2014	Female gender	51	26	9	7	6	0	78	13	892

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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	31	31	13	7	4	5	9	72	13	185
2017	Female gender	29	34	12	8	6	4	8	71	15	235
2014	Male gender	46	29	10	6	1	2	5	81	8	160
2014	Female gender	42	25	9	6	3	5	11	79	11	212

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	34	12	9	5	5	73	15	582
2017	Female gender	33	34	13	10	6	5	70	16	892
2014	Male gender	37	35	11	6	4	7	77	11	510
2014	Female gender	29	38	13	9	5	5	71	15	893
2011	Male gender	31	32	15	8	8	6	67	17	578
2011	Female gender	32	31	14	8	8	6	67	18	1050

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	34	32	15	11	7	1	0	67	18	581
2017	Female gender	32	34	15	11	7	1	0	67	18	891
2014	Male gender	33	37	14	7	6	2	0	72	14	510
2014	Female gender	27	39	16	10	6	1	0	67	16	893
2011	Male gender	27	35	16	10	10	2	0	63	20	578
2011	Female gender	26	36	16	10	8	4	0	64	19	1050
2008	Male gender	33	39	14	8	5	1	1	72	13	359
2008	Female gender	28	38	15	8	7	3	0	69	16	597

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	21	35	19	14	7	4	59	22	582
2017	Female gender	23	32	18	14	9	4	57	25	892
2014	Male gender	23	36	19	12	6	4	61	19	509
2014	Female gender	18	37	18	15	7	5	58	23	894
2011	Male gender	17	36	20	14	9	4	55	24	579
2011	Female gender	17	39	16	13	8	6	60	23	1054
2008	Male gender	16	47	14	14	6	3	65	21	358
2008	Female gender	15	41	15	17	7	5	59	25	596

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	28	17	11	9	5	60	22	581
2017	Female gender	27	31	15	13	10	4	61	24	892
2014	Male gender	27	28	15	13	10	7	59	24	510
2014	Female gender	23	31	17	14	9	6	57	24	893
2011	Male gender	20	29	19	13	13	6	52	28	578
2011	Female gender	19	34	14	13	10	9	59	25	1054
2008	Male gender	20	39	17	13	8	3	61	21	357
2008	Female gender	18	36	14	15	9	8	59	26	597

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	23	36	18	13	8	2	60	21	582
2017	Female gender	20	38	15	16	10	2	59	26	891
2014	Male gender	21	38	15	13	9	3	61	23	509
2014	Female gender	17	37	14	19	10	3	55	30	894
2011	Male gender	17	38	15	17	11	1	57	29	579
2011	Female gender	18	37	13	18	11	2	57	30	1053
2008	Male gender	18	45	12	18	7	1	63	25	359
2008	Female gender	19	40	11	19	9	2	60	28	595

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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	28	46	16	6	2	1	75	9	582
2017	Female gender	31	45	12	8	3	1	77	11	890
2014	Male gender	28	44	15	10	2	2	73	12	510
2014	Female gender	27	43	17	9	3	2	71	12	893
2011	Male gender	28	40	15	10	4	2	69	15	579
2011	Female gender	35	41	12	8	3	2	77	11	1052

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	44	41	9	3	1	3	0	88	4	581
2017	Female gender	41	38	12	2	1	5	0	84	4	888
2014	Male gender	44	38	10	3	0	4	1	86	3	510
2014	Female gender	43	36	11	3	2	5	1	83	5	893
2011	Male gender	40	39	12	5	1	4	0	82	6	579
2011	Female gender	41	34	12	3	1	7	1	82	5	1051

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	41	32	13	7	2	4	1	77	10	581
2017	Female gender	46	32	9	7	3	2	1	81	10	888
2014	Male gender	42	35	10	4	3	4	2	82	8	510
2014	Female gender	46	34	9	5	4	2	1	82	9	894
2011	Male gender	38	32	13	9	4	3	1	73	14	578
2011	Female gender	42	33	7	7	5	4	1	79	13	1049
2008	Male gender	34	38	12	7	3	4	2	76	11	360
2008	Female gender	35	32	9	11	7	5	1	71	19	595

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	28	36	17	10	5	3	1	67	15	581
2017	Female gender	30	31	16	13	5	5	1	64	18	890
2014	Male gender	33	32	17	8	3	4	1	70	12	510
2014	Female gender	33	32	16	9	4	5	1	68	14	893
2011	Male gender	21	38	18	11	6	5	1	63	19	578
2011	Female gender	24	34	16	10	9	6	1	62	20	1050

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	18	21	17	13	12	15	4	48	32	582
2017	Female gender	17	21	16	15	15	11	5	45	36	890
2014	Male gender	16	21	15	12	13	16	7	48	33	509
2014	Female gender	15	19	19	14	16	13	5	41	36	892
2011	Male gender	14	20	17	14	13	16	7	44	34	578
2011	Female gender	14	17	17	14	17	15	7	39	39	1050

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	56	24	11	6	1	1	1	82	7	582
2017	Female gender	63	22	6	5	2	1	1	87	7	891
2014	Male gender	58	26	8	4	2	1	2	85	7	509
2014	Female gender	61	25	8	4	2	0	1	86	6	892

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	67	20	5	2	1	3	2	92	3	582
2017	Female gender	72	21	2	1	0	2	1	96	1	892
2014	Male gender	67	20	4	2	0	4	2	93	3	509
2014	Female gender	73	19	3	1	0	3	2	96	1	893
2011	Male gender	63	22	8	2	1	3	2	89	3	579
2011	Female gender	73	16	4	1	0	2	3	93	2	1054
2008	Male gender	64	20	6	3	1	2	4	89	4	360
2008	Female gender	72	15	5	3	1	2	2	91	4	597

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	38	13	13	7	2	0	66	21	581
2017	Female gender	32	35	12	11	6	4	0	70	17	889
2014	Male gender	26	36	14	13	6	4	1	65	20	510
2014	Female gender	28	33	16	14	7	2	1	63	21	893
2011	Male gender	26	37	17	9	8	2	1	64	18	579
2011	Female gender	30	35	14	10	7	3	0	67	18	1055
2008	Male gender	28	35	17	10	7	1	1	65	18	359
2008	Female gender	27	38	14	10	8	4	0	67	19	597

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	25	25	15	16	16	3	1	52	33	577
2017	Female gender	25	28	13	15	12	4	2	57	29	890
2014	Male gender	22	25	11	19	16	3	3	50	38	510
2014	Female gender	18	26	15	18	17	3	4	47	37	894
2011	Male gender	19	26	14	15	21	3	2	47	38	579
2011	Female gender	17	28	14	18	16	3	3	48	37	1054
2008	Male gender	29	30	12	12	14	1	2	61	27	359
2008	Female gender	23	34	11	15	13	2	2	59	29	595

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	29	39	14	9	5	3	0	70	15	580
2017	Female gender	28	36	19	9	4	4	0	67	14	888

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	44	32	13	5	3	4	0	79	7	581
2017	Female gender	46	33	11	3	2	5	0	84	5	892
2014	Male gender	48	32	11	2	2	4	1	84	5	510
2014	Female gender	49	34	10	2	1	4	0	86	3	892

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	43	39	11	4	3	1	82	6	582
2017	Female gender	43	39	10	4	2	2	83	7	892
2014	Male gender	45	36	9	4	2	3	84	7	510
2014	Female gender	45	35	10	5	2	3	82	8	894
2011	Male gender	35	39	14	5	4	3	77	9	579
2011	Female gender	36	36	13	6	4	3	75	11	1053

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	50	35	8	4	3	0	85	7	582
2017	Female gender	50	37	7	4	2	0	88	6	889
2014	Male gender	53	32	9	3	2	1	86	5	510
2014	Female gender	52	35	8	4	2	0	87	5	892
2011	Male gender	44	37	10	5	3	1	82	8	578
2011	Female gender	44	35	11	6	4	1	80	10	1053
2008	Male gender	44	41	8	5	2	0	85	7	359
2008	Female gender	41	42	7	5	4	1	84	9	595

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	41	32	14	8	4	1	0	73	13	582
2017	Female gender	42	30	15	8	4	1	0	73	12	888
2014	Male gender	33	36	17	9	4	1	1	70	13	508
2014	Female gender	33	35	17	9	5	1	0	69	14	893
2011	Male gender	32	34	16	10	6	1	0	67	16	579
2011	Female gender	33	31	17	10	8	1	0	65	18	1054

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	42	35	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	581
2017	Female gender	42	33	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	891
2014	Male gender	34	38	15	9	3	0	1	73	12	508
2014	Female gender	34	39	13	9	4	0	0	73	14	894
2011	Male gender	32	37	15	10	6	1	0	69	16	578
2011	Female gender	33	35	17	9	6	0	0	68	15	1051
2008	Male gender	34	42	12	9	4	0	0	76	12	359
2008	Female gender	33	41	13	7	5	1	0	75	12	597

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	35	26	16	9	9	4	0	64	19	581
2017	Female gender	35	24	18	10	8	4	1	62	19	889
2014	Male gender	30	22	21	14	9	4	1	55	23	510
2014	Female gender	27	26	17	15	11	4	0	55	27	893
2011	Male gender	25	29	19	13	11	2	1	56	25	578
2011	Female gender	29	23	17	13	12	5	1	55	27	1054
2008	Male gender	27	31	16	13	8	3	1	62	22	359
2008	Female gender	26	28	15	16	8	6	1	58	26	597

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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	46	22	32	581
2017	Female gender	44	24	32	892
2014	Male gender	46	21	33	510
2014	Female gender	45	23	31	894
2011	Male gender	52	21	28	578
2011	Female gender	44	25	31	1052

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	7	25	52	4	7	4	266
2017	Female gender	9	24	48	2	12	6	393
2014	Male gender	7	19	57	10	9999	8	234
2014	Female gender	10	19	56	4	9999	11	404
2011	Male gender	10	21	52	8	9999	9	299
2011	Female gender	10	21	57	5	9999	7	466

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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	582
2017	Female gender	18	82	891
2014	Male gender	12	88	510
2014	Female gender	18	82	894

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	80
2017	Female gender	41	160
2014	Male gender	31	62
2014	Female gender	37	166

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	70	80
2017	Female gender	70	160
2014	Male gender	73	62
2014	Female gender	75	166

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	80
2017	Female gender	6	160
2014	Male gender	10	62
2014	Female gender	5	166

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	80
2017	Female gender	160
2014	Male gender	62
2014	Female gender	166

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	13	80
2017	Female gender	4	160
2014	Male gender	10	62
2014	Female gender	6	166

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	80
2017	Female gender	3	160

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	80
2017	Female gender	32	161
2014	Male gender	31	62
2014	Female gender	41	166

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	80
2017	Female gender	41	161
2014	Male gender	51	62
2014	Female gender	47	166

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	80
2017	Female gender	41	161
2014	Male gender	47	62
2014	Female gender	56	166

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	80
2017	Female gender	38	161
2014	Male gender	45	62
2014	Female gender	38	166

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	80
2017	Female gender	27	161
2014	Male gender	36	62
2014	Female gender	34	166

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	80
2017	Female gender	55	161
2014	Male gender	40	62
2014	Female gender	59	166

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	80
2017	Female gender	23	161
2014	Male gender	30	62
2014	Female gender	34	166

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	80
2017	Female gender	4	161
2014	Female gender	4	166

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	80
2017	Female gender	7	161
2014	Male gender	12	62
2014	Female gender	6	166

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	80
2017	Female gender	38	161
2014	Male gender	43	62
2014	Female gender	45	166

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	80
2017	Female gender	20	161
2014	Male gender	20	62
2014	Female gender	32	166

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	80
2017	Female gender	11	161
2014	Male gender	8	62
2014	Female gender	10	166

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	51	80
2017	Female gender	47	161
2014	Male gender	45	62
2014	Female gender	52	166

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	37	80
2017	Female gender	25	161
2014	Male gender	24	62
2014	Female gender	33	166

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	15	80
2017	Female gender	10	161
2014	Male gender	8	62
2014	Female gender	11	166

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	12	80
2017	Female gender	7	161
2014	Male gender	10	62
2014	Female gender	7	166

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	14	80
2017	Female gender	11	161
2014	Male gender	15	62
2014	Female gender	16	166

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	6	80
2014	Male gender	10	62

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	15	80
2017	Female gender	10	161
2014	Male gender	12	62
2014	Female gender	15	166

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	15	161
2014	Male gender	10	62
2014	Female gender	16	166

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	25	80
2017	Female gender	27	161
2014	Male gender	30	62
2014	Female gender	24	166

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	8	74
2017	Female gender	7	158
2014	Male gender	11	56
2014	Female gender	12	162

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	23	74
2017	Female gender	22	158
2014	Male gender	17	56
2014	Female gender	15	162

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	14	74
2017	Female gender	7	158
2014	Male gender	12	56
2014	Female gender	9	162

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	Female gender	6	158
2014	Female gender	8	162

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	8	74
2017	Female gender	5	158
2014	Female gender	12	162

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	13	74
2017	Female gender	14	158
2014	Male gender	16	56
2014	Female gender	12	162

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	14	74
2017	Female gender	29	158
2014	Male gender	14	56
2014	Female gender	18	162

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	74
2017	Female gender	8	158
2014	Male gender	9	56
2014	Female gender	6	162

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	7	74
2017	Female gender	13	158
2014	Female gender	13	162

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	74
2017	Female gender	23	158
2014	Male gender	31	56
2014	Female gender	30	162

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	12	74
2017	Female gender	10	158
2014	Male gender	10	56
2014	Female gender	9	162

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	49	74
2017	Female gender	48	158
2014	Male gender	53	56
2014	Female gender	49	162

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	54	74
2017	Female gender	57	158
2014	Male gender	60	56
2014	Female gender	53	162

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	18	74
2017	Female gender	12	158
2014	Female gender	9	162

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	80	20	80
2017	Female gender	78	22	160

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	19	15	16	4	5	29	12	57	16	581
2017	Female gender	15	14	17	6	5	32	11	51	20	891
2014	Male gender	22	18	13	4	3	31	9	66	12	510
2014	Female gender	15	14	18	7	4	33	8	51	18	894

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	37	31	14	5	3	8	1	75	9	581
2017	Female gender	31	30	16	7	3	12	1	70	12	890
2014	Male gender	33	31	13	4	2	14	3	77	7	509
2014	Female gender	29	28	20	6	4	13	1	66	11	893
2011	Male gender	27	35	18	6	2	11	1	71	10	579
2011	Female gender	29	31	18	7	4	11	0	68	12	1054

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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	22	42	9	7	2	2	17	79	11	581
2017	Female gender	27	38	7	6	3	2	17	80	11	892
2014	Male gender	22	39	10	5	3	1	20	78	10	510
2014	Female gender	28	41	7	5	1	1	17	84	7	893
2011	Male gender	21	44	9	5	3	1	17	79	10	578
2011	Female gender	27	42	7	5	1	2	16	83	8	1052
2008	Male gender	21	37	10	9	5	2	17	70	17	359
2008	Female gender	27	41	7	8	2	2	13	80	11	597

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	7	18	21	5	2	28	20	47	13	580
2017	Female gender	8	15	18	3	3	31	22	49	13	890
2014	Male gender	8	13	20	4	5	29	21	41	18	509
2014	Female gender	7	11	19	4	3	34	21	42	16	894
2011	Male gender	5	14	26	5	5	29	15	35	18	578
2011	Female gender	8	12	21	4	2	33	20	42	14	1049

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	32	26	12	3	2	9	16	78	6	582
2017	Female gender	35	23	9	2	1	13	16	82	5	892
2014	Male gender	30	24	10	2	2	12	20	80	5	509
2014	Female gender	34	25	9	3	2	10	17	81	7	894
2011	Male gender	27	31	13	2	2	9	16	78	5	579
2011	Female gender	35	23	11	4	2	10	15	77	8	1053
2008	Male gender	24	30	14	3	1	12	16	74	7	358
2008	Female gender	33	28	9	2	3	12	13	81	7	597

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	27	26	14	3	2	12	16	73	7	581
2017	Female gender	30	24	12	2	1	14	16	78	5	888
2014	Male gender	24	24	12	3	2	15	20	73	9	510
2014	Female gender	28	26	12	4	2	11	17	75	8	893
2011	Male gender	21	32	14	4	2	11	16	72	9	579
2011	Female gender	29	25	13	4	2	13	15	74	8	1052
2008	Male gender	28	25	14	6	3	8	17	70	12	359
2008	Female gender	32	26	12	6	4	10	10	72	13	596

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Discrimination

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

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	94	580
2017	Female gender	8	92	890
2014	Male gender	6	94	509
2014	Female gender	8	92	892

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	35
2017	Female gender	46	73
2014	Male gender	31	32
2014	Female gender	35	74

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	94	35
2017	Female gender	81	73
2014	Male gender	78	32
2014	Female gender	82	74

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	8	73

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	35
2017	Female gender	73
2014	Male gender	32
2014	Female gender	74

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	12	73
2014	Male gender	14	32
2014	Female gender	7	74

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	0	35

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	35
2014	Male gender	15	32

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	35
2017	Female gender	18	73
2014	Male gender	27	32
2014	Female gender	15	74

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	35
2017	Female gender	15	73
2014	Female gender	11	74

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	35
2017	Female gender	10	73
2014	Female gender	12	74

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	35
2017	Female gender	34	73
2014	Male gender	26	32
2014	Female gender	32	74

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	35
2017	Female gender	34	73
2014	Male gender	19	32
2014	Female gender	28	74

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	73

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	35
2017	Female gender	0	73

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	35
2017	Female gender	12	73
2014	Female gender	21	74

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	35
2017	Female gender	0	73

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	20	73
2014	Female gender	17	74

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35
2017	Female gender	73
2014	Female gender	74

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	10	73
2014	Male gender	37	32
2014	Female gender	23	74

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	32	34
2017	Female gender	40	73
2014	Male gender	15	32
2014	Female gender	19	74

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	34
2017	Female gender	19	73
2014	Female gender	13	74

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	Female gender	6	73
2014	Female gender	6	74

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	20	34
2017	Female gender	12	73
2014	Female gender	8	74

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	Female gender	7	73

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	Female gender	8	73
2014	Female gender	13	74

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	8	73

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	57	34
2017	Female gender	45	73
2014	Male gender	68	32
2014	Female gender	56	74

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	0	31
2014	Male gender	0	31

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	Female gender	27	72
2014	Male gender	15	31
2014	Female gender	13	72

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	0	31
2014	Male gender	0	31

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	0	31

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	0	31
2014	Male gender	0	31

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	Female gender	12	72
2014	Female gender	7	72

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	Female gender	19	72
2014	Male gender	0	31
2014	Female gender	15	72

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	Female gender	9	72
2014	Female gender	10	72

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	16	31
2017	Female gender	12	72
2014	Female gender	14	72

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	28	31
2017	Female gender	21	72
2014	Male gender	33	31
2014	Female gender	29	72

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	16	31
2017	Female gender	7	72
2014	Male gender	16	31
2014	Female gender	12	72

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	50	31
2017	Female gender	35	72
2014	Male gender	38	31
2014	Female gender	48	72

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	62	31
2017	Female gender	70	72
2014	Male gender	83	31
2014	Female gender	75	72

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	31

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	91	9	34
2017	Female gender	81	19	73

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	19	13	16	1	3	38	11	62	7	581
2017	Female gender	15	14	17	3	2	40	8	57	10	892
2014	Male gender	20	13	14	1	2	40	10	67	6	509
2014	Female gender	13	12	18	4	2	43	8	51	13	893

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	37	31	15	2	2	12	2	78	5	580
2017	Female gender	34	30	14	4	2	15	2	77	6	889
2014	Male gender	35	27	13	2	2	17	3	78	5	509
2014	Female gender	29	29	17	3	2	18	2	72	6	893
2011	Male gender	36	33	15	3	1	11	1	79	4	578
2011	Female gender	34	31	15	3	2	14	0	76	6	1054

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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	26	23	24	12	13	0	1	50	26	580
2017	Female gender	20	25	20	13	18	0	2	47	32	888

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	11	27	31	20	11	0	0	38	31	580
2017	Female gender	12	29	28	17	13	0	1	42	31	888

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	13	29	29	17	10	0	0	43	28	579
2017	Female gender	14	31	26	15	12	0	2	46	28	888

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	13	28	23	21	13	0	1	42	35	580
2017	Female gender	15	24	22	20	17	0	2	40	37	888

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	30	32	16	12	6	1	4	65	19	576
2017	Female gender	32	28	17	9	7	0	7	65	17	887

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	25	31	23	13	8	0	0	56	21	577
2017	Female gender	27	28	23	13	10	0	0	55	23	887

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	24	34	23	10	7	1	1	59	17	576
2017	Female gender	29	32	22	10	6	1	1	61	16	887

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	18	30	25	17	9	0	0	49	26	575
2017	Female gender	21	29	23	18	9	0	0	50	27	886

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	23	32	22	14	9	0	1	55	23	576
2017	Female gender	26	28	22	13	10	0	1	54	24	887

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	32	31	21	11	5	0	1	63	16	576
2017	Female gender	32	32	20	10	5	0	2	64	16	883

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	53	22	13	6	4	0	2	77	10	576
2017	Female gender	55	22	12	6	4	0	1	78	10	888

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	79	9	3	3	3	0	2	90	6	581
2017	Female gender	73	11	5	5	2	0	3	87	7	891

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	66	24	5	3	2	0	1	91	5	577
2017	Female gender	59	25	7	4	2	0	2	86	6	889

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	61	20	9	4	5	0	1	82	9	575
2017	Female gender	58	19	10	7	4	0	2	79	11	887

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	63	12	5	2	1	0	18	92	3	576
2017	Female gender	54	11	5	2	2	0	26	88	5	884

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	67	18	7	2	1	0	4	89	3	573
2017	Female gender	70	16	5	1	1	0	7	93	2	887

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	72	14	6	2	4	0	3	88	6	577
2017	Female gender	72	11	5	3	3	0	5	88	6	889

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	55	25	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	575
2017	Female gender	52	26	12	4	2	0	3	81	6	886

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	9	26	42	15	7	0	0	35	23	582
2017	Female gender	9	31	38	16	6	0	0	40	22	890

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	8	21	43	18	11	0	0	28	29	577
2017	Female gender	10	20	41	21	8	0	0	29	30	888

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	29	42	14	7	4	3	0	74	11	581
2017	Female gender	32	44	11	6	3	3	1	79	10	892

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	40	17	13	6	2	0	63	19	580
2017	Female gender	22	39	15	16	7	1	0	62	23	888

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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	10	90	580
2017	Female gender	16	84	892
2014	Male gender	9	91	510
2014	Female gender	16	84	894

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	70	30	58
2017	Female gender	78	22	143
2014	Male gender	69	31	43
2014	Female gender	82	18	147

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	24	15	2	2	5	79	5	41
2017	Female gender	55	31	4	7	3	1	87	10	112
2014	Male gender	49	33	11	3	3	0	82	7	30
2014	Female gender	56	28	5	6	4	1	85	10	121

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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	26	25	21	12	10	4	0	27	73	582
2017	Female gender	28	23	25	12	10	2	1	29	71	892

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	21	398
2017	Female gender	26	606

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	39	398
2017	Female gender	38	606

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	17	398
2017	Female gender	20	606

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	36	398
2017	Female gender	42	606

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	398
2017	Female gender	8	606

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	398
2017	Female gender	42	606

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	5	48	22	11	4	10	393
2017	Female gender	4	47	19	10	5	14	588

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	31	17	13	15	2	8	50	32	399
2017	Female gender	15	27	14	17	17	2	8	47	38	607

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	2	13	11	19	46	2	7	16	72	399
2017	Female gender	2	7	9	18	53	4	7	11	79	609

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 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