2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office 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	33	48	4	11	3	81	14	287
2017	Female gender	41	45	3	9	2	86	11	409
2014	Male gender	34	46	6	11	2	81	13	268
2014	Female gender	38	45	5	11	2	82	13	355
2011	Male gender	46	42	5	6	1	87	7	296
2011	Female gender	49	41	3	6	1	90	7	364
2008	Male gender	45	40	5	6	4	84	10	191
2008	Female gender	48	41	2	8	1	88	9	286

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	64	25	6	2	1	1	1	91	3	285
2017	Female gender	74	19	2	4	1	0	0	93	4	408
2014	Male gender	68	23	4	4	1	1	0	91	4	268
2014	Female gender	70	23	3	3	1	0	0	93	4	355
2011	Male gender	69	22	4	3	1	0	0	91	5	296
2011	Female gender	79	15	3	2	1	0	0	94	3	363
2008	Male gender	71	19	7	2	1	1	1	90	3	190
2008	Female gender	71	21	4	3	1	0	0	92	4	287

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	68	15	9	5	2	1	83	7	286
2017	Female gender	67	20	3	8	2	0	87	10	408
2014	Male gender	63	23	5	5	4	0	86	9	268
2014	Female gender	61	24	4	8	3	0	85	11	355
2011	Male gender	63	24	4	5	3	0	87	9	296
2011	Female gender	65	20	3	10	2	0	85	12	364
2008	Male gender	66	18	5	8	2	1	85	10	189
2008	Female gender	59	20	5	13	3	0	79	16	287

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	36	40	8	8	7	77	15	286
2017	Female gender	40	37	5	11	7	77	18	409
2014	Male gender	50	34	7	6	2	85	9	267
2014	Female gender	58	30	4	5	2	89	8	354
2011	Male gender	57	29	5	5	3	86	8	294
2011	Female gender	56	29	5	10	1	85	11	363

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	30	35	15	13	6	0	1	65	19	287
2017	Female gender	36	36	13	10	3	0	1	74	14	409
2014	Male gender	34	40	10	10	5	0	1	75	15	268
2014	Female gender	34	42	12	9	3	1	0	76	12	355
2011	Male gender	29	42	13	8	5	1	3	74	13	294
2011	Female gender	33	43	12	10	1	1	1	77	11	364
2008	Male gender	33	36	15	8	6	0	2	70	15	190
2008	Female gender	38	38	12	8	4	0	1	77	12	286

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	52	35	7	4	1	87	6	287
2017	Female gender	49	37	7	5	1	86	7	409
2014	Male gender	50	33	11	4	2	83	6	267
2014	Female gender	46	35	9	7	4	80	11	355
2011	Male gender	54	29	8	5	4	83	9	296
2011	Female gender	50	31	8	5	4	82	10	364
2008	Male gender	48	38	6	5	3	86	8	191
2008	Female gender	45	38	9	6	2	83	8	287

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	58	32	6	4	0	90	4	286
2017	Female gender	53	36	5	5	1	89	6	409
2014	Male gender	56	32	7	4	1	88	5	268
2014	Female gender	55	30	6	5	3	85	8	355
2011	Male gender	52	34	7	4	3	85	7	295
2011	Female gender	55	29	7	4	4	85	8	365
2008	Male gender	48	42	4	4	3	90	6	190
2008	Female gender	48	38	7	5	2	86	7	286

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	53	30	9	6	2	0	83	8	287
2017	Female gender	52	33	7	5	1	0	86	7	408
2014	Male gender	48	42	6	4	0	1	90	4	267
2014	Female gender	53	34	7	5	1	0	87	6	355

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	36	33	9	13	8	0	1	70	21	287
2017	Female gender	41	33	10	12	4	0	0	74	16	409
2014	Male gender	36	34	15	9	4	0	1	71	13	268
2014	Female gender	37	34	12	11	5	1	0	72	16	355
2011	Male gender	38	34	14	9	3	2	1	74	12	296
2011	Female gender	41	32	9	11	6	1	1	73	18	364

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	35	18	10	8	13	3	13	63	25	287
2017	Female gender	33	20	6	12	8	3	19	67	25	409
2014	Male gender	35	18	10	10	12	1	14	62	26	268
2014	Female gender	29	22	7	13	13	2	15	61	31	354
2011	Male gender	37	14	6	12	16	2	14	59	33	295
2011	Female gender	33	24	8	9	13	1	12	66	25	362
2008	Male gender	27	18	5	9	27	1	13	52	42	190
2008	Female gender	34	19	5	9	17	1	13	63	32	286

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	47	36	10	5	2	83	7	287
2017	Female gender	46	42	6	3	2	89	5	409
2014	Male gender	42	40	8	7	3	82	10	268
2014	Female gender	43	38	8	7	4	82	11	355
2011	Male gender	45	35	10	5	4	81	9	296
2011	Female gender	45	38	9	5	3	83	8	360
2008	Male gender	40	39	8	6	6	79	13	191
2008	Female gender	42	40	9	6	3	82	9	287

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	34	36	13	9	7	0	1	70	17	287
2017	Female gender	43	34	11	8	3	0	1	78	11	409
2014	Male gender	33	38	13	8	7	0	0	72	15	268
2014	Female gender	35	35	13	10	6	1	0	71	16	355
2011	Male gender	26	38	15	13	7	0	0	65	20	296
2011	Female gender	34	41	10	10	5	1	0	75	15	365

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	32	39	11	11	6	0	0	72	17	287
2017	Female gender	32	46	11	8	3	0	0	79	11	409

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	52	35	7	4	2	0	87	6	286
2017	Female gender	55	36	5	3	1	0	91	4	409
2014	Male gender	53	33	7	5	1	0	86	7	268
2014	Female gender	56	31	9	2	2	0	87	3	354
2011	Male gender	50	33	11	3	3	0	84	6	296
2011	Female gender	53	31	9	4	2	0	85	7	364
2008	Male gender	48	36	8	6	3	0	83	8	191
2008	Female gender	57	34	4	3	1	1	92	4	286

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	42	36	11	5	6	0	0	78	11	287
2017	Female gender	45	37	8	6	5	0	0	81	11	405

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	60	30	7	2	1	90	3	286
2017	Female gender	58	34	5	1	1	93	2	407
2014	Male gender	66	24	8	1	1	90	2	268
2014	Female gender	72	21	5	1	1	93	2	355
2011	Male gender	65	24	7	3	1	89	4	296
2011	Female gender	65	26	6	1	1	92	2	365

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	41	30	11	13	4	1	72	17	285
2017	Female gender	41	41	7	8	2	1	83	10	408
2014	Male gender	37	42	11	5	5	0	79	10	268
2014	Female gender	35	42	12	9	3	0	77	12	355
2011	Male gender	37	40	11	8	4	0	77	12	295
2011	Female gender	40	36	11	8	4	1	76	12	364

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	43	32	12	7	4	0	0	76	12	286
2017	Female gender	50	30	13	5	2	0	0	80	7	407
2014	Male gender	38	42	9	5	6	1	0	80	11	268
2014	Female gender	37	40	11	8	4	0	1	77	12	354

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	42	36	13	4	4	0	1	79	8	286
2017	Female gender	47	34	10	6	2	0	2	83	7	408
2014	Male gender	41	41	10	4	2	1	1	83	6	268
2014	Female gender	42	40	10	5	2	0	0	82	7	355
2011	Male gender	44	39	9	5	2	1	0	84	7	296
2011	Female gender	50	36	8	4	1	0	1	87	6	362

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	49	36	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	284
2017	Female gender	54	34	6	4	2	0	0	88	6	407
2014	Male gender	51	36	8	3	2	0	0	87	5	268
2014	Female gender	50	34	6	5	4	1	0	85	9	354
2011	Male gender	52	34	7	4	3	0	0	86	7	296
2011	Female gender	51	36	6	5	2	0	1	88	6	363
2008	Male gender	46	38	9	5	2	0	0	84	7	191
2008	Female gender	46	45	5	3	2	0	0	91	5	287

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	29	35	18	10	7	1	65	17	285
2017	Female gender	28	33	21	10	6	1	62	17	409
2014	Male gender	28	38	16	9	7	2	67	17	268
2014	Female gender	27	34	19	12	7	1	62	19	355
2011	Male gender	31	35	18	9	5	3	68	13	295
2011	Female gender	34	31	18	10	7	0	65	17	363
2008	Male gender	21	32	18	15	11	2	55	27	191
2008	Female gender	23	30	23	13	11	0	53	24	286

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	14	23	31	16	9	1	5	27	40	287
2017	Female gender	9	23	33	22	8	1	3	32	33	408
2014	Male gender	6	22	41	19	9	1	2	29	29	267
2014	Female gender	5	26	36	19	9	2	3	29	33	355
2011	Male gender	8	23	36	17	11	1	3	29	33	293
2011	Female gender	11	24	34	20	8	1	3	29	36	365
2008	Male gender	9	24	37	19	8	0	2	28	34	191
2008	Female gender	14	25	33	19	5	0	3	25	41	287

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	12	23	28	21	3	5	53	22	286
2017	Female gender	5	9	27	27	23	3	7	56	15	408
2014	Male gender	4	10	28	34	20	2	3	56	15	265
2014	Female gender	4	14	23	32	19	2	5	55	20	355
2011	Male gender	3	11	27	32	22	2	3	57	14	295
2011	Female gender	4	12	23	31	23	1	5	58	18	364
2008	Male gender	4	15	29	31	17	1	4	50	20	190
2008	Female gender	6	16	30	27	16	1	4	45	23	286

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	11	13	29	24	15	1	7	42	27	286
2017	Female gender	8	14	26	25	18	2	7	47	24	404
2014	Male gender	10	14	32	25	16	2	2	43	24	267
2014	Female gender	10	18	30	24	14	2	3	40	29	354
2011	Male gender	7	16	27	28	19	1	3	48	24	294
2011	Female gender	10	16	31	21	16	2	3	40	27	363
2008	Male gender	8	24	27	24	14	1	3	39	33	191
2008	Female gender	12	17	34	21	11	1	4	34	31	287

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	9	17	36	22	9	0	6	33	29	280
2017	Female gender	9	21	33	20	13	1	3	34	31	406
2014	Male gender	6	14	41	24	13	1	1	38	20	265
2014	Female gender	6	22	39	21	8	1	2	30	29	355
2011	Male gender	8	19	38	21	13	0	2	34	27	294
2011	Female gender	7	20	36	21	12	1	3	34	28	362
2008	Male gender	8	23	36	22	9	0	2	32	32	191
2008	Female gender	12	21	39	18	7	2	2	26	34	285

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	11	19	30	20	13	1	6	35	33	287
2017	Female gender	10	19	29	18	16	2	6	37	32	409
2014	Male gender	11	19	29	21	16	1	4	38	31	267
2014	Female gender	14	25	25	17	11	3	4	30	42	353
2011	Male gender	9	20	29	21	16	1	2	39	30	292
2011	Female gender	11	18	26	23	14	2	5	40	32	362
2008	Male gender	7	19	35	21	15	0	3	37	27	191
2008	Female gender	13	15	28	25	13	0	6	40	29	287

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	16	27	21	16	3	6	41	30	286
2017	Female gender	8	20	24	22	14	6	6	41	31	409
2014	Male gender	4	11	25	38	18	1	4	58	16	267
2014	Female gender	6	16	29	22	18	4	5	44	24	354
2011	Male gender	6	14	24	30	19	2	5	53	21	294
2011	Female gender	8	16	25	26	17	3	6	47	26	360
2008	Male gender	8	16	29	26	15	1	4	43	26	190
2008	Female gender	17	19	30	17	10	3	4	29	39	286

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	8	15	28	25	18	1	6	46	24	284
2017	Female gender	7	15	29	24	14	5	7	43	25	407
2014	Male gender	4	19	33	24	15	2	4	42	24	267
2014	Female gender	6	15	35	22	15	3	4	41	22	355

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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	73	16	5	3	2	0	1	90	5	286
2017	Female gender	77	14	3	3	1	0	1	93	4	408
2014	Male gender	73	19	3	4	1	0	0	92	5	266
2014	Female gender	77	15	3	3	2	0	1	92	5	355
2011	Male gender	65	19	7	5	2	1	1	86	6	296
2011	Female gender	73	17	5	3	1	0	1	91	4	363
2008	Male gender	67	17	7	6	3	0	1	85	8	191
2008	Female gender	63	22	5	5	3	0	2	87	8	285

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	38	29	11	6	4	6	6	76	11	286
2017	Female gender	34	28	10	8	4	9	8	73	15	407
2014	Male gender	40	27	16	5	3	4	3	73	10	268
2014	Female gender	30	30	13	7	6	8	5	69	16	354

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	55	28	5	6	5	1	1	84	11	286
2017	Female gender	56	27	6	6	4	1	0	84	10	408
2014	Male gender	47	32	9	6	4	1	0	80	10	268
2014	Female gender	49	27	8	7	7	1	0	77	15	355

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	44	32	9	7	5	2	1	78	13	286
2017	Female gender	47	34	8	5	2	2	0	84	8	408
2014	Male gender	49	33	9	6	2	1	0	83	8	268
2014	Female gender	42	39	7	7	3	2	1	83	10	355
2011	Male gender	49	33	8	4	5	1	0	84	8	296
2011	Female gender	45	31	8	9	4	3	0	78	14	365
2008	Male gender	46	36	6	6	6	1	0	82	12	191
2008	Female gender	41	33	11	8	4	2	1	76	13	286

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	37	28	12	5	5	12	1	75	12	286
2017	Female gender	34	25	12	6	5	16	2	72	14	409
2014	Male gender	38	28	17	5	5	8	0	71	10	268
2014	Female gender	37	30	10	8	6	8	2	74	15	355
2011	Male gender	45	27	10	6	6	6	0	76	14	296
2011	Female gender	39	25	9	12	6	8	1	70	20	365
2008	Male gender	39	29	12	9	6	5	1	72	16	191
2008	Female gender	36	25	13	9	8	7	2	67	19	284

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	20	25	13	9	8	21	3	60	23	287
2017	Female gender	12	27	11	13	5	27	6	58	26	409
2014	Male gender	20	29	18	11	7	13	2	58	21	268
2014	Female gender	16	22	16	12	7	18	8	52	27	354

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	31	5	3	1	1	90	5	287
2017	Female gender	61	27	4	7	1	0	89	8	406
2014	Male gender	54	35	5	5	1	0	89	6	268
2014	Female gender	52	34	6	6	3	0	86	8	354

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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	47	30	7	8	6	1	0	78	15	287
2017	Female gender	49	31	9	6	2	1	1	81	9	408
2014	Male gender	43	35	9	8	3	1	0	79	12	268
2014	Female gender	42	36	9	8	3	1	0	80	11	355
2011	Male gender	38	37	12	8	5	0	0	75	13	295
2011	Female gender	45	30	10	11	4	1	0	75	15	364
2008	Male gender	30	39	13	12	7	0	0	69	18	191
2008	Female gender	34	36	9	10	9	0	1	72	19	287

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	56	23	9	5	5	1	1	80	10	287
2017	Female gender	57	26	8	4	3	1	0	85	7	409
2014	Male gender	55	24	10	7	2	2	1	81	9	268
2014	Female gender	51	28	10	3	4	3	1	83	7	355
2011	Male gender	49	28	11	5	5	1	0	78	10	294
2011	Female gender	51	24	9	7	5	3	1	78	13	365
2008	Male gender	43	31	9	7	6	3	1	77	14	191
2008	Female gender	47	26	8	9	5	3	1	77	15	287

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	50	27	9	8	5	0	0	78	13	287
2017	Female gender	53	28	7	9	2	0	0	81	12	408
2014	Male gender	47	30	9	10	3	1	0	78	13	268
2014	Female gender	45	35	7	9	4	0	1	80	13	355
2011	Male gender	45	31	12	8	4	0	0	75	13	295
2011	Female gender	47	26	10	10	6	1	0	74	16	364
2008	Male gender	41	33	9	8	8	1	0	74	16	190
2008	Female gender	46	26	8	11	7	1	0	73	19	287

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	11	4	1	2	0	1	93	3	285
2017	Female gender	86	11	1	1	0	0	0	97	1	408
2014	Male gender	82	12	3	2	1	0	0	94	3	268
2014	Female gender	83	13	0	1	2	0	0	96	4	353
2011	Male gender	76	16	3	2	2	0	1	93	4	296
2011	Female gender	82	13	2	2	1	0	0	95	3	365
2008	Male gender	79	13	4	2	2	1	0	92	4	191
2008	Female gender	85	9	2	1	3	0	0	94	4	285

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	40	22	11	5	7	6	10	74	13	286
2017	Female gender	48	21	9	5	3	4	10	80	10	408
2014	Male gender	42	19	11	6	5	4	14	74	13	268
2014	Female gender	38	20	12	7	7	5	11	69	17	355
2011	Male gender	32	25	14	7	9	4	10	65	19	294
2011	Female gender	36	23	9	8	12	4	9	67	23	364

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	61	22	7	4	5	1	1	85	9	285
2017	Female gender	64	21	5	7	1	1	0	86	8	409

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	59	24	6	4	4	2	1	86	8	286
2017	Female gender	64	22	7	4	2	1	0	87	6	409

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	58	22	7	7	5	0	0	80	12	285
2017	Female gender	60	24	9	5	3	0	0	84	8	408
2014	Male gender	57	27	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	266
2014	Female gender	50	29	8	7	4	1	1	80	11	355

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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	45	33	17	3	0	0	3	79	3	69
2017	Female gender	40	34	4	3	4	7	9	87	8	107
2014	Male gender	43	35	4	7	3	3	5	84	11	67
2014	Female gender	42	32	7	7	1	4	8	83	9	91

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	44	32	9	3	4	8	82	8	286
2017	Female gender	44	35	6	5	2	8	85	8	408
2014	Male gender	40	36	10	5	3	5	80	9	268
2014	Female gender	42	34	9	5	3	6	82	8	354
2011	Male gender	38	32	13	6	5	6	75	12	296
2011	Female gender	36	28	16	6	6	8	69	13	362

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	41	34	10	7	5	3	0	77	12	286
2017	Female gender	47	34	10	5	2	3	0	83	7	408
2014	Male gender	43	35	12	6	3	1	0	79	9	268
2014	Female gender	44	32	12	5	4	2	0	79	9	354
2011	Male gender	35	33	15	6	7	3	0	71	14	296
2011	Female gender	38	31	16	5	7	3	1	72	12	362
2008	Male gender	36	32	12	9	9	2	0	70	18	190
2008	Female gender	36	36	13	8	5	1	0	73	13	286

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	30	37	14	10	6	3	0	70	16	287
2017	Female gender	37	39	11	6	2	4	1	80	8	406
2014	Male gender	32	37	16	10	3	2	0	71	13	267
2014	Female gender	35	36	12	9	2	6	0	75	12	355
2011	Male gender	24	43	15	9	6	2	1	70	15	296
2011	Female gender	27	40	17	6	4	7	0	72	10	364
2008	Male gender	25	39	16	9	7	3	0	66	17	191
2008	Female gender	27	36	16	10	5	6	0	67	16	286

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	30	29	11	11	10	8	65	23	287
2017	Female gender	36	34	11	10	6	4	72	17	409
2014	Male gender	30	29	17	10	11	3	61	21	268
2014	Female gender	31	32	17	11	5	4	66	17	355
2011	Male gender	26	34	10	12	11	6	64	25	295
2011	Female gender	24	36	14	10	7	9	66	19	364
2008	Male gender	22	30	15	14	13	7	56	29	191
2008	Female gender	23	30	17	14	7	8	58	23	286

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	26	37	13	11	9	4	0	65	21	286
2017	Female gender	30	38	12	13	4	3	0	70	18	408
2014	Male gender	24	42	18	10	6	1	0	66	15	268
2014	Female gender	26	38	12	16	5	3	0	66	21	353
2011	Male gender	24	39	12	14	7	2	1	65	22	294
2011	Female gender	23	38	15	16	6	2	0	62	23	364
2008	Male gender	22	43	13	11	10	1	0	66	21	191
2008	Female gender	21	42	13	12	10	2	0	65	22	285

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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	36	39	11	8	3	2	0	77	11	287
2017	Female gender	38	44	11	4	1	2	0	83	5	408
2014	Male gender	34	44	12	6	2	1	0	79	8	268
2014	Female gender	42	38	13	4	1	2	0	81	6	354
2011	Male gender	35	40	13	7	3	2	0	76	10	295
2011	Female gender	41	38	12	6	2	1	1	80	8	364

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	32	8	1	1	2	1	89	3	287
2017	Female gender	54	35	8	1	0	3	0	91	1	408
2014	Male gender	52	31	8	5	1	3	1	86	6	268
2014	Female gender	50	34	7	2	0	5	1	90	3	355
2011	Male gender	50	31	12	3	1	3	0	84	4	296
2011	Female gender	48	32	11	3	1	5	1	85	3	364

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	40	32	9	8	3	6	1	78	12	287
2017	Female gender	43	32	11	7	2	5	0	79	9	408
2014	Male gender	44	32	11	7	3	1	1	78	11	268
2014	Female gender	43	36	5	8	3	2	3	83	12	355
2011	Male gender	39	29	12	9	6	6	1	72	15	295
2011	Female gender	41	31	8	8	6	6	1	77	15	364
2008	Male gender	26	32	16	13	7	5	0	62	21	191
2008	Female gender	33	35	11	9	6	5	1	72	16	287

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	24	35	17	8	7	6	2	65	16	286
2017	Female gender	27	28	21	12	2	8	2	61	16	407
2014	Male gender	29	31	23	8	5	4	0	63	13	268
2014	Female gender	27	33	17	8	5	8	3	66	15	354
2011	Male gender	25	32	21	12	5	5	1	60	18	296
2011	Female gender	30	30	17	9	5	8	1	66	15	363

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	22	18	21	7	11	17	4	50	23	287
2017	Female gender	19	20	16	12	9	16	8	51	28	408
2014	Male gender	18	20	19	10	12	15	6	48	28	268
2014	Female gender	13	20	17	18	11	12	8	42	36	355
2011	Male gender	20	22	14	9	14	14	7	53	29	296
2011	Female gender	15	18	21	13	14	14	5	41	33	364

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	66	16	9	4	2	1	3	85	6	286
2017	Female gender	68	18	3	5	2	2	2	90	7	407
2014	Male gender	58	24	8	5	2	0	2	84	8	268
2014	Female gender	64	26	3	3	3	0	2	91	6	355

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	18	7	1	0	5	2	91	2	286
2017	Female gender	69	16	5	1	0	5	4	94	1	407
2014	Male gender	64	22	9	1	0	1	3	89	2	268
2014	Female gender	69	18	3	1	1	5	3	94	2	355
2011	Male gender	65	21	4	1	1	5	3	94	2	294
2011	Female gender	71	19	5	1	0	1	3	94	1	364
2008	Male gender	68	20	6	2	1	2	2	91	3	191
2008	Female gender	73	16	5	2	0	2	2	93	2	286

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	27	33	13	13	7	6	1	65	22	287
2017	Female gender	34	34	11	8	6	7	1	73	16	409
2014	Male gender	32	37	11	11	7	1	1	71	19	268
2014	Female gender	32	34	10	9	8	6	1	71	18	352
2011	Male gender	26	38	12	12	10	2	0	65	23	295
2011	Female gender	29	35	17	10	6	4	1	66	16	364
2008	Male gender	27	39	15	12	6	0	1	66	19	191
2008	Female gender	33	35	13	12	6	2	0	69	18	286

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	20	26	16	15	13	5	4	51	31	285
2017	Female gender	29	24	12	16	11	4	5	58	29	409
2014	Male gender	20	21	17	16	18	4	4	45	37	268
2014	Female gender	17	22	13	20	21	4	5	42	44	355
2011	Male gender	16	28	15	12	25	2	3	45	39	295
2011	Female gender	14	26	15	21	19	4	1	43	41	364
2008	Male gender	13	25	22	17	18	2	4	40	37	190
2008	Female gender	17	32	14	18	15	2	3	51	35	285

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	39	16	8	4	4	0	71	12	285
2017	Female gender	38	37	13	5	2	5	1	79	8	409

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	39	35	10	2	5	8	0	81	8	285
2017	Female gender	45	31	13	4	2	6	0	81	6	409
2014	Male gender	44	32	13	4	2	5	1	80	6	268
2014	Female gender	44	33	12	4	1	6	1	82	5	355

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	38	9	4	3	4	84	7	287
2017	Female gender	48	39	8	2	0	2	90	3	409
2014	Male gender	49	32	10	5	3	1	82	7	268
2014	Female gender	47	36	10	3	1	3	86	3	355
2011	Male gender	43	35	11	6	2	2	80	8	294
2011	Female gender	42	29	15	6	3	4	74	10	364

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	57	31	3	6	3	0	88	9	285
2017	Female gender	60	32	4	2	0	1	93	3	408
2014	Male gender	57	29	7	5	1	1	88	6	268
2014	Female gender	62	27	6	2	2	1	90	4	355
2011	Male gender	52	33	10	2	3	0	85	5	294
2011	Female gender	53	33	8	3	3	0	86	5	364
2008	Male gender	42	36	10	7	4	0	78	12	191
2008	Female gender	44	40	8	3	3	0	85	7	286

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	27	16	6	4	0	74	10	287
2017	Female gender	51	29	11	6	1	1	81	7	407
2014	Male gender	48	31	12	5	3	1	80	8	268
2014	Female gender	44	35	12	5	3	1	80	8	355
2011	Male gender	44	29	15	5	5	1	74	11	295
2011	Female gender	44	33	14	6	3	1	78	9	363

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	32	11	5	3	1	80	9	286
2017	Female gender	53	31	10	5	1	0	84	6	406
2014	Male gender	48	33	11	6	1	0	81	8	268
2014	Female gender	51	31	11	4	3	0	82	8	354
2011	Male gender	46	30	13	7	5	0	76	11	292
2011	Female gender	49	31	11	5	3	0	80	8	363
2008	Male gender	39	36	15	7	3	0	75	10	190
2008	Female gender	43	38	13	4	2	0	81	6	287

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	43	24	15	7	7	3	2	70	15	286
2017	Female gender	42	21	15	12	4	3	2	67	17	408
2014	Male gender	43	21	19	11	4	2	0	65	15	267
2014	Female gender	41	23	16	9	6	4	1	67	16	355
2011	Male gender	42	22	17	7	8	3	1	67	16	294
2011	Female gender	40	23	14	12	6	4	1	66	19	361
2008	Male gender	27	31	16	13	7	5	2	62	21	190
2008	Female gender	32	27	16	12	6	6	1	63	19	286

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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	40	31	28	287
2017	Female gender	47	22	31	409
2014	Male gender	41	30	29	268
2014	Female gender	45	23	32	355
2011	Male gender	40	31	30	296
2011	Female gender	39	27	34	364

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	6	17	53	6	11	7	116
2017	Female gender	10	20	48	2	14	6	194
2014	Male gender	7	19	56	8	9999	9	109
2014	Female gender	14	16	58	4	9999	8	160
2011	Male gender	9	11	67	3	9999	10	119
2011	Female gender	7	19	62	5	9999	8	142

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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	12	88	286
2017	Female gender	15	85	409
2014	Male gender	11	89	266
2014	Female gender	15	85	353

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	34
2017	Female gender	38	62
2014	Male gender	54	30
2014	Female gender	33	51

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	71	34
2017	Female gender	63	62
2014	Male gender	65	30
2014	Female gender	56	51

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	34
2014	Male gender	30
2014	Female gender	51

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	8	62

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	34
2017	Female gender	0	62

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	56	35
2017	Female gender	36	62
2014	Male gender	50	30
2014	Female gender	35	52

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	35
2017	Female gender	35	62
2014	Male gender	46	30
2014	Female gender	39	52

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	35
2017	Female gender	29	62
2014	Male gender	58	30
2014	Female gender	37	52

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	35
2017	Female gender	44	62
2014	Male gender	48	30
2014	Female gender	32	52

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	23	35
2017	Female gender	24	62
2014	Male gender	37	30
2014	Female gender	28	52

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	35
2017	Female gender	47	62
2014	Male gender	68	30
2014	Female gender	50	52

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	35
2017	Female gender	25	62
2014	Male gender	40	30
2014	Female gender	31	52

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	62
2014	Female gender	0	52

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	35
2014	Female gender	9	52

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	35
2017	Female gender	36	62
2014	Male gender	47	30
2014	Female gender	36	52

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	35
2017	Female gender	21	62
2014	Male gender	34	30
2014	Female gender	23	52

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	35
2017	Female gender	13	62

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	35
2017	Female gender	54	62
2014	Male gender	52	30
2014	Female gender	59	51

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	35
2017	Female gender	24	62
2014	Male gender	26	30
2014	Female gender	30	51

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	17	35
2017	Female gender	8	62
2014	Female gender	13	51

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	26	35
2017	Female gender	14	62
2014	Female gender	18	51

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	35

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	Female gender	0	62
2014	Male gender	0	30

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	10	62
2014	Female gender	14	51

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	35
2017	Female gender	28	62
2014	Male gender	35	30
2014	Female gender	17	51

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	Female gender	9	62
2014	Female gender	16	49

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	Female gender	17	62

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	18	33

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	0	33
2017	Female gender	8	62
2014	Male gender	0	29
2014	Female gender	0	49

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	15	33
2017	Female gender	13	62
2014	Female gender	13	49

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	18	33
2017	Female gender	22	62
2014	Female gender	9	49

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	15	33
2017	Female gender	30	62
2014	Female gender	20	49

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	18	33
2014	Male gender	24	29

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	25	33
2017	Female gender	8	62
2014	Male gender	17	29

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	33	33
2017	Female gender	15	62
2014	Male gender	34	29
2014	Female gender	18	49

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	15	33
2017	Female gender	8	62
2014	Female gender	9	49

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	33
2017	Female gender	32	62
2014	Male gender	45	29
2014	Female gender	43	49

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	Female gender	0	62

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	55	33
2017	Female gender	39	62
2014	Male gender	63	29
2014	Female gender	39	49

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	75	25	35
2017	Female gender	78	22	61

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	21	16	13	2	4	30	13	66	11	286
2017	Female gender	17	15	13	3	2	37	12	64	10	409
2014	Male gender	19	19	18	4	3	28	9	61	10	268
2014	Female gender	16	14	13	4	3	36	14	61	14	355

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	34	29	14	4	4	12	3	75	9	284
2017	Female gender	33	29	15	3	2	17	2	75	7	409
2014	Male gender	31	32	16	2	3	13	3	75	6	268
2014	Female gender	26	29	12	5	4	21	4	73	11	355
2011	Male gender	31	34	16	5	3	11	0	74	9	292
2011	Female gender	31	31	17	6	2	11	1	70	10	364

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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	20	43	12	7	4	4	9	74	13	287
2017	Female gender	21	39	8	6	4	5	17	78	12	408
2014	Male gender	16	45	13	6	2	1	16	74	10	268
2014	Female gender	24	43	9	5	3	2	15	80	9	355
2011	Male gender	21	43	10	7	3	1	14	75	13	294
2011	Female gender	22	45	8	7	3	2	13	78	12	363
2008	Male gender	16	39	12	13	4	1	15	66	20	191
2008	Female gender	22	37	9	11	3	2	15	71	18	287

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	8	14	15	7	7	36	13	43	27	283
2017	Female gender	7	13	13	3	3	37	23	51	15	408
2014	Male gender	5	17	22	10	5	27	15	38	25	268
2014	Female gender	7	16	18	5	4	28	22	46	19	355
2011	Male gender	7	14	21	9	6	30	13	37	27	295
2011	Female gender	9	15	20	4	4	33	14	46	16	363

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	33	25	12	3	3	16	9	77	7	287
2017	Female gender	34	22	8	4	1	14	17	81	8	409
2014	Male gender	33	25	12	1	2	10	16	78	5	268
2014	Female gender	31	26	9	5	2	12	15	78	9	355
2011	Male gender	30	25	11	4	2	15	14	77	8	295
2011	Female gender	34	20	13	4	2	15	13	75	8	362
2008	Male gender	20	26	17	7	2	12	15	64	12	191
2008	Female gender	26	26	10	6	4	14	15	73	13	287

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	28	14	4	4	15	8	71	11	284
2017	Female gender	27	23	9	4	1	18	17	78	8	408
2014	Male gender	27	26	14	4	2	11	16	73	8	268
2014	Female gender	30	21	12	4	2	16	15	74	8	354
2011	Male gender	28	22	13	7	3	15	13	69	13	293
2011	Female gender	30	21	13	6	1	16	13	72	10	361
2008	Male gender	23	23	16	11	5	8	14	58	21	190
2008	Female gender	28	25	12	8	5	9	13	68	17	287

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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	283
2017	Female gender	6	94	408
2014	Male gender	4	96	267
2014	Female gender	5	95	354

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	15
2017	Female gender	33	24
2014	Male gender	66	12
2014	Female gender	57	15

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	68	15
2017	Female gender	74	24
2014	Male gender	85	12
2014	Female gender	63	15

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	24
2014	Female gender	0	15

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	15
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Male gender	12
2014	Female gender	15

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	15
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Female gender	15

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	24
2014	Male gender	0	12

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	15
2014	Male gender	43	12

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	15
2017	Female gender	23	24

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	44	24
2014	Female gender	39	17

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	15
2017	Female gender	0	24

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	24

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Male gender	12
2014	Female gender	17

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	41	15
2017	Female gender	26	24
2014	Female gender	39	17

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	35	15
2014	Male gender	0	12

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	0	24
2014	Male gender	0	12

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15
2017	Female gender	24
2014	Male gender	12
2014	Female gender	17

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	15

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	15
2017	Female gender	42	24
2014	Male gender	58	12
2014	Female gender	51	17

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	30	24
2014	Female gender	0	17

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	15

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	Female gender	24
2014	Male gender	12
2014	Female gender	17

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	Female gender	24
2014	Male gender	12
2014	Female gender	17

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	34	24

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	15

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	49	15
2017	Female gender	19	24

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	49	15
2017	Female gender	20	24
2014	Female gender	50	17

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	24
2014	Female gender	0	17

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	15
2017	Female gender	44	24
2014	Male gender	85	12
2014	Female gender	72	17

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	81	19	15
2017	Female gender	64	36	24

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	21	14	11	1	2	37	12	71	6	285
2017	Female gender	15	15	12	1	1	44	12	69	5	409
2014	Male gender	20	16	16	1	3	34	11	66	6	268
2014	Female gender	13	9	18	1	2	43	15	52	6	355

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	35	30	14	3	1	14	2	78	6	285
2017	Female gender	34	28	12	2	1	20	3	80	4	404
2014	Male gender	37	28	15	1	2	13	3	78	4	268
2014	Female gender	29	22	17	0	2	24	6	73	3	355
2011	Male gender	39	30	12	3	2	13	0	80	5	295
2011	Female gender	38	28	17	2	1	14	0	76	4	365

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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	29	20	10	13	1	2	56	24	285
2017	Female gender	28	29	21	11	8	0	4	59	20	409

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	16	25	29	17	12	0	1	42	29	287
2017	Female gender	16	25	31	16	10	0	1	42	27	409

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	20	25	30	12	10	1	2	47	23	284
2017	Female gender	22	28	25	15	8	0	1	51	23	408

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	20	22	25	17	13	1	1	43	31	286
2017	Female gender	25	24	22	18	10	0	2	50	28	408

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	33	26	20	10	8	1	3	61	18	286
2017	Female gender	30	26	20	10	7	0	6	60	18	409

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	24	15	6	1	1	54	21	287
2017	Female gender	23	27	27	14	9	0	0	51	23	408

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	34	30	18	10	6	0	2	66	16	286
2017	Female gender	38	35	17	5	3	1	1	75	8	408

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	33	22	13	7	0	1	57	21	286
2017	Female gender	29	34	21	11	4	0	1	63	16	408

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	32	34	19	9	5	1	2	67	14	287
2017	Female gender	37	32	18	7	4	0	1	70	11	408

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	37	33	21	5	3	1	1	71	7	286
2017	Female gender	40	34	15	6	3	1	2	76	9	407

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	24	16	4	2	0	2	77	6	287
2017	Female gender	58	20	10	5	3	0	4	82	8	404

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	4	4	2	0	2	91	6	286
2017	Female gender	77	8	3	3	1	1	6	92	4	408

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	60	24	11	1	1	0	3	86	2	287
2017	Female gender	68	20	5	3	0	0	3	91	4	407

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	65	17	8	4	4	0	1	84	8	286
2017	Female gender	71	13	5	6	2	0	3	86	8	409

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	56	12	7	2	1	1	22	88	3	287
2017	Female gender	59	9	3	1	0	0	27	94	2	409

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	69	16	7	1	1	0	7	91	1	284
2017	Female gender	72	14	6	2	0	0	6	92	3	408

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	70	11	9	3	2	2	4	86	5	287
2017	Female gender	73	11	6	4	2	0	5	88	6	409

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	60	23	9	4	1	1	3	86	5	286
2017	Female gender	56	26	11	4	1	0	3	84	5	407

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	13	30	33	16	7	0	0	44	24	287
2017	Female gender	11	31	38	13	5	0	1	43	18	407

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	19	36	25	12	0	1	37	26	286
2017	Female gender	5	24	42	21	8	0	0	29	30	408

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	28	43	16	6	4	3	0	73	10	285
2017	Female gender	35	45	10	4	3	3	0	82	8	409

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	20	40	17	15	6	1	1	62	21	287
2017	Female gender	29	37	15	13	5	2	0	67	18	407

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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	12	88	285
2017	Female gender	14	86	407
2014	Male gender	11	89	267
2014	Female gender	10	90	353

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	80	20	34
2017	Female gender	91	9	57
2014	Male gender	80	20	28
2014	Female gender	79	21	37

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	35	7	8	0	85	8	27
2017	Female gender	63	29	4	2	2	93	4	51
2014	Male gender	73	27	0	0	0	100	0	22
2014	Female gender	76	13	0	10	0	90	10	29

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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	32	21	22	10	9	4	2	33	67	287
2017	Female gender	34	25	20	7	8	4	1	36	64	408

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	28	178
2017	Female gender	22	243

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	178
2017	Female gender	39	243

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	24	178
2017	Female gender	15	243

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	52	178
2017	Female gender	42	243

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	4	178
2017	Female gender	6	243

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	40	178
2017	Female gender	39	243

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	9	50	17	10	4	9	175
2017	Female gender	3	54	22	8	2	10	239

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	19	22	19	17	13	2	8	46	33	178
2017	Female gender	22	27	11	16	12	2	12	55	31	245

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	6	9	16	22	38	2	7	17	65	177
2017	Female gender	3	16	12	26	32	2	9	22	65	245

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office 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 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)