2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 111. In which province or territory do you work?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 34 36 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 11
2017 New Brunswick 60 32 3 4 2 0 0 92 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 37 49 3 6 5 0 0 86 11 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 35 49 4 7 5 0 0 84 12 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 29 46 9 14 1 0 0 75 16 78
2014 National Capital Region 60 36 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 22
2014 New Brunswick 55 36 3 2 3 0 0 91 5 257
2014 Nova Scotia 47 33 3 14 3 0 0 80 17 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 32 40 10 10 7 0 0 72 17 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 35 43 1 15 5 0 0 78 21 72

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 National Capital Region 62 18 9 0 12 0 0 79 12 11
2017 New Brunswick 82 13 3 0 1 0 0 95 2 253
2017 Nova Scotia 81 11 3 0 0 2 2 97 0 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 84 14 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 11 3 1 1 0 2 95 3 78
2014 National Capital Region 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 74 21 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 257
2014 Nova Scotia 77 12 5 1 1 1 3 93 2 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 85 5 2 5 0 0 3 92 5 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 85 8 1 0 1 1 3 97 2 72

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 88 0 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 69 22 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 255
2017 Nova Scotia 82 11 2 1 0 1 2 97 1 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 89 6 0 1 1 0 2 97 3 78
2014 National Capital Region 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 64 23 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 257
2014 Nova Scotia 81 9 4 1 1 0 5 94 2 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 87 5 0 3 0 0 5 97 3 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 86 5 2 2 1 0 4 95 3 72

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 61 27 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 66 23 4 6 1 0 0 88 7 255
2017 Nova Scotia 60 31 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 60 26 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 35 3 2 4 0 0 91 6 78
2014 National Capital Region 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 63 26 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 257
2014 Nova Scotia 69 22 1 7 2 0 0 90 9 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 62 28 2 4 3 0 0 90 7 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 23 1 3 4 0 0 91 7 72

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 National Capital Region 34 9 38 18 0 0 0 43 18 11
2017 New Brunswick 43 39 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 255
2017 Nova Scotia 33 48 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 19 42 9 27 2 0 0 62 29 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 37 5 7 3 0 0 86 9 78
2014 National Capital Region 55 23 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 22
2014 New Brunswick 37 43 7 10 3 0 0 80 14 257
2014 Nova Scotia 38 31 14 13 3 0 1 70 16 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 19 51 7 20 3 0 0 70 23 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 35 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 72

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 47 44 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 57 30 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 255
2017 Nova Scotia 55 29 5 5 5 0 0 85 11 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 45 40 11 4 0 0 0 84 4 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 59 35 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 78
2014 National Capital Region 49 22 19 5 5 0 0 71 10 22
2014 New Brunswick 51 32 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 257
2014 Nova Scotia 50 30 4 9 7 0 0 81 15 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 41 48 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 34 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 72

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 63 26 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 60 28 3 4 4 0 0 88 8 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 46 45 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 22 0 3 1 0 0 96 4 78
2014 National Capital Region 67 18 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 59 31 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 257
2014 Nova Scotia 56 30 3 5 6 0 0 87 10 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 43 52 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 32 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 72

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 National Capital Region 61 30 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 66 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 255
2017 Nova Scotia 62 34 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 57 27 9 5 0 0 2 86 5 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 21 0 1 1 0 0 97 3 78
2014 National Capital Region 68 17 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 69 25 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 257
2014 Nova Scotia 61 29 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 60 30 2 2 2 0 2 93 5 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 28 1 0 1 0 0 97 1 72

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 National Capital Region 70 18 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 11
2017 New Brunswick 64 25 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 66 27 5 0 2 1 0 93 2 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 56 30 7 2 2 2 0 88 5 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 32 0 2 4 0 0 94 6 78
2014 National Capital Region 45 31 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 53 30 6 7 4 1 0 83 11 257
2014 Nova Scotia 54 29 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 47 32 15 2 5 0 0 78 7 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 61 28 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 72

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 National Capital Region 26 9 0 21 18 0 26 47 53 11
2017 New Brunswick 42 22 10 8 4 1 14 74 14 255
2017 Nova Scotia 40 14 14 14 8 1 8 60 24 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 40 24 9 7 7 0 12 74 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 38 17 10 17 11 0 7 59 30 78
2014 National Capital Region 28 13 15 9 14 0 21 52 30 22
2014 New Brunswick 36 23 11 13 5 2 9 67 21 257
2014 Nova Scotia 37 23 14 9 7 2 9 67 17 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 28 23 26 8 5 2 8 57 14 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 33 21 11 13 10 1 10 62 26 72

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 47 26 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 47 36 6 5 5 0 0 83 10 255
2017 Nova Scotia 46 40 5 5 4 0 0 85 10 89
2017 Prince Edward Island 38 42 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 41 2 4 3 0 0 91 6 78
2014 National Capital Region 41 35 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 22
2014 New Brunswick 39 38 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 257
2014 Nova Scotia 39 36 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 40 48 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 51 38 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 72

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 National Capital Region 29 38 10 10 13 0 0 67 23 10
2017 New Brunswick 42 32 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 255
2017 Nova Scotia 32 27 14 14 12 0 0 59 27 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 26 27 22 16 9 0 0 53 25 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 31 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 78
2014 National Capital Region 45 41 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 22
2014 New Brunswick 30 36 13 14 7 0 0 66 21 257
2014 Nova Scotia 25 33 20 11 12 0 0 58 22 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 31 35 17 13 5 0 0 66 17 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 38 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 72

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 National Capital Region 44 35 0 12 9 0 0 79 21 11
2017 New Brunswick 45 34 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 255
2017 Nova Scotia 29 44 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 28 44 11 14 2 0 0 73 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 43 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 78

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 73 9 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 New Brunswick 52 37 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 255
2017 Nova Scotia 53 34 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 89
2017 Prince Edward Island 47 36 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 59 33 4 1 3 0 0 92 4 78
2014 National Capital Region 49 27 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 50 38 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 257
2014 Nova Scotia 55 28 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 46 46 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 35 8 1 1 0 0 89 3 72

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 National Capital Region 34 27 18 0 21 0 0 62 21 11
2017 New Brunswick 44 35 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 255
2017 Nova Scotia 25 41 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 90
2017 Prince Edward Island 35 29 13 13 9 0 0 64 23 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 36 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 78

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 65 8 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 64 29 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 255
2017 Nova Scotia 62 27 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 90
2017 Prince Edward Island 63 26 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 22 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 77
2014 National Capital Region 63 13 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 70 22 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 257
2014 Nova Scotia 67 21 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 64 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 19 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 72

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 54 26 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 48 36 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 255
2017 Nova Scotia 30 41 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 28 40 14 7 12 0 0 68 18 44
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 29 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 77
2014 National Capital Region 36 41 14 9 0 0 0 76 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 39 37 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 257
2014 Nova Scotia 23 49 15 13 1 0 0 72 14 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 28 43 12 17 0 0 0 71 17 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 40 41 10 8 1 0 0 80 10 72

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 National Capital Region 35 35 21 0 9 0 0 70 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 50 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 255
2017 Nova Scotia 39 36 12 9 2 1 0 76 11 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 36 35 11 13 4 0 0 71 18 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 51 30 12 3 4 0 0 82 7 77
2014 National Capital Region 41 36 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 22
2014 New Brunswick 43 33 14 7 4 0 0 76 10 257
2014 Nova Scotia 37 34 10 17 3 0 0 70 19 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 36 34 11 15 5 0 0 69 19 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 52 35 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 72

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 National Capital Region 35 44 0 9 12 0 0 79 21 11
2017 New Brunswick 52 34 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 255
2017 Nova Scotia 38 43 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 35 35 13 14 2 0 0 71 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 31 4 11 1 0 0 84 12 77
2014 National Capital Region 44 28 19 4 5 0 0 72 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 44 32 12 9 2 0 0 76 12 257
2014 Nova Scotia 38 34 14 11 2 0 0 73 13 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 28 36 14 15 2 4 0 67 18 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 31 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 72

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 National Capital Region 47 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 53 33 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 253
2017 Nova Scotia 50 38 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 44 47 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 30 2 0 3 0 0 95 3 77
2014 National Capital Region 54 13 29 5 0 0 0 66 5 22
2014 New Brunswick 50 31 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 257
2014 Nova Scotia 47 31 9 9 4 0 0 79 12 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 52 27 14 4 2 0 0 79 7 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 31 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 72

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 27 44 0 18 12 0 0 71 29 11
2017 New Brunswick 39 36 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 254
2017 Nova Scotia 43 38 13 1 3 0 1 82 4 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 37 45 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 43 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 78
2014 National Capital Region 41 36 18 4 0 0 0 77 4 22
2014 New Brunswick 29 40 16 10 4 0 0 70 14 257
2014 Nova Scotia 43 36 13 5 4 0 0 79 9 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 18 47 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 30 21 3 0 0 0 77 3 72

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 National Capital Region 23 10 28 0 39 0 0 39 32 10
2017 New Brunswick 9 23 41 19 6 1 1 26 33 254
2017 Nova Scotia 13 16 38 14 13 3 3 28 31 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 7 14 56 17 6 0 0 24 20 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 4 21 34 28 12 0 1 40 25 78
2014 National Capital Region 0 14 18 40 23 0 5 67 14 22
2014 New Brunswick 7 24 37 23 7 1 2 30 32 256
2014 Nova Scotia 4 16 42 23 11 0 5 36 21 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 5 28 44 12 11 0 0 23 34 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 1 14 41 26 16 0 1 43 16 72

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 National Capital Region 0 9 0 27 64 0 0 91 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 7 12 30 28 20 1 2 49 20 252
2017 Nova Scotia 13 11 31 24 17 1 2 43 25 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 7 9 29 40 16 0 0 55 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 5 24 34 37 0 0 71 5 76
2014 National Capital Region 5 5 18 50 18 0 5 71 10 22
2014 New Brunswick 9 12 30 31 15 2 2 47 22 256
2014 Nova Scotia 8 21 32 24 11 1 4 36 30 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 5 26 35 26 7 0 0 34 31 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 14 20 37 28 0 1 66 14 72

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 National Capital Region 21 0 26 27 27 0 0 53 21 11
2017 New Brunswick 17 28 30 14 9 0 2 23 46 254
2017 Nova Scotia 27 33 26 5 5 1 2 11 62 90
2017 Prince Edward Island 32 22 31 10 5 0 0 15 54 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 22 19 39 12 7 0 0 19 41 78
2014 National Capital Region 8 0 24 49 14 0 5 66 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 15 22 38 14 8 1 2 23 38 255
2014 Nova Scotia 22 30 27 11 6 0 4 17 55 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 15 35 32 16 2 0 0 18 50 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 10 24 35 14 14 0 3 29 35 72

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 National Capital Region 12 9 17 35 27 0 0 62 21 11
2017 New Brunswick 7 18 37 26 9 1 1 36 26 254
2017 Nova Scotia 7 7 33 40 12 0 2 52 14 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 7 11 38 32 11 0 2 43 18 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 5 6 37 31 21 0 0 51 12 78
2014 National Capital Region 0 19 26 37 14 0 5 53 19 22
2014 New Brunswick 6 15 44 23 9 1 1 33 22 256
2014 Nova Scotia 4 5 41 36 13 0 1 49 9 101
2014 Prince Edward Island 5 8 50 32 5 0 0 37 13 37
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 1 7 36 34 21 0 1 55 8 72

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 National Capital Region 21 9 44 0 27 0 0 27 29 11
2017 New Brunswick 14 26 32 19 6 1 2 26 41 254
2017 Nova Scotia 9 11 28 29 16 3 5 49 21 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 14 25 28 25 9 0 0 33 39 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 9 21 33 20 15 0 0 36 31 78
2014 National Capital Region 10 13 36 32 9 0 0 41 23 22
2014 New Brunswick 20 33 26 13 6 1 2 19 54 256
2014 Nova Scotia 12 22 39 16 7 1 3 24 35 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 28 26 30 5 9 2 0 15 55 37
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 11 18 38 21 11 0 1 32 30 72

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 National Capital Region 13 0 10 10 67 0 0 77 13 10
2017 New Brunswick 6 11 31 32 14 3 3 49 18 254
2017 Nova Scotia 8 10 26 27 22 2 6 53 19 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 2 9 22 40 20 0 7 64 12 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 4 9 21 31 35 0 0 66 13 77
2014 National Capital Region 0 5 14 50 26 0 5 80 5 22
2014 New Brunswick 5 17 27 30 17 2 2 49 23 256
2014 Nova Scotia 9 11 25 26 23 2 4 52 21 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 7 23 39 18 11 2 0 30 31 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 3 20 36 37 0 4 76 3 72

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 National Capital Region 21 0 18 26 27 0 9 58 23 11
2017 New Brunswick 12 23 32 24 6 1 2 31 36 253
2017 Nova Scotia 21 19 39 8 7 2 4 16 43 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 19 25 36 13 4 0 2 18 45 44
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 16 18 28 28 9 0 0 38 34 77
2014 National Capital Region 4 13 17 38 18 5 5 61 20 22
2014 New Brunswick 12 19 41 17 8 1 2 25 33 256
2014 Nova Scotia 18 23 29 19 5 2 3 25 44 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 28 28 27 8 7 0 2 15 57 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 14 23 27 15 18 1 1 34 38 72
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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 National Capital Region 70 9 12 0 0 0 9 87 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 76 14 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 70 10 3 3 2 0 12 91 5 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 91 4 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 90 2 1 0 0 1 5 99 0 78
2014 National Capital Region 86 5 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 75 16 2 6 1 0 0 91 7 257
2014 Nova Scotia 74 7 5 3 2 0 10 89 5 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 82 5 5 0 0 0 8 94 0 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 90 1 3 0 0 0 6 97 0 72

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 National Capital Region 52 9 9 21 0 0 9 67 23 11
2017 New Brunswick 34 32 12 6 6 7 3 74 13 255
2017 Nova Scotia 30 31 17 6 8 5 2 67 15 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 21 29 25 14 7 4 0 52 21 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 29 14 9 0 1 0 77 9 78
2014 National Capital Region 45 22 20 0 5 0 8 73 5 22
2014 New Brunswick 39 27 11 9 6 3 5 72 16 257
2014 Nova Scotia 24 29 22 12 8 3 3 56 21 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 34 37 16 5 3 0 5 75 8 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 52 25 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 72

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 National Capital Region 70 9 9 0 12 0 0 79 12 11
2017 New Brunswick 55 33 3 5 4 0 0 88 8 254
2017 Nova Scotia 40 26 10 13 12 0 0 65 24 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 33 42 2 11 11 0 0 75 23 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 24 9 4 3 0 0 85 6 78
2014 National Capital Region 53 14 24 4 5 0 0 66 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 53 26 6 9 4 1 1 81 14 257
2014 Nova Scotia 38 36 8 10 9 0 0 73 18 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 49 23 17 7 5 0 0 72 12 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 24 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 72

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 National Capital Region 52 18 0 0 12 9 9 86 14 11
2017 New Brunswick 46 40 5 6 2 1 0 86 9 255
2017 Nova Scotia 41 26 14 8 7 2 2 70 15 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 38 29 16 9 9 0 0 66 18 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 35 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 78
2014 National Capital Region 40 32 9 10 5 0 4 75 16 22
2014 New Brunswick 43 33 7 10 4 1 2 78 14 257
2014 Nova Scotia 35 39 10 8 4 3 2 77 12 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 45 36 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 30 6 8 1 0 1 84 10 72

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 National Capital Region 43 27 9 0 12 0 9 78 13 11
2017 New Brunswick 42 32 6 8 4 7 1 80 13 255
2017 Nova Scotia 31 27 16 10 12 4 1 61 23 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 38 19 14 16 11 2 0 59 27 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 24 12 10 5 3 0 72 16 78
2014 National Capital Region 31 23 19 18 0 0 8 59 20 22
2014 New Brunswick 39 26 10 12 5 5 2 70 19 257
2014 Nova Scotia 28 28 15 9 9 6 5 64 20 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 50 18 12 8 7 5 0 72 16 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 31 7 11 3 0 1 79 14 72

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 National Capital Region 9 25 9 9 21 9 18 47 41 11
2017 New Brunswick 18 25 14 11 9 18 4 56 26 254
2017 Nova Scotia 16 20 16 18 11 18 1 45 36 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 22 19 18 13 16 11 0 47 33 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 19 24 17 23 5 9 3 49 32 78
2014 National Capital Region 23 18 19 23 9 0 8 44 35 22
2014 New Brunswick 19 23 15 15 11 13 4 51 31 257
2014 Nova Scotia 9 25 20 20 13 11 2 39 38 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 10 31 13 18 10 19 0 51 34 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 23 29 13 13 17 3 2 55 31 72

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 82 0 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 58 32 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 254
2017 Nova Scotia 43 41 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 42 37 5 12 4 0 0 79 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 24 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 77
2014 National Capital Region 66 9 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 22
2014 New Brunswick 54 31 5 8 1 0 0 85 9 257
2014 Nova Scotia 45 38 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 47 32 10 9 3 0 0 79 11 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 61 31 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 72
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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 National Capital Region 47 35 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 51 33 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 254
2017 Nova Scotia 41 36 13 5 3 1 0 78 8 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 37 42 4 7 9 0 0 80 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 28 7 0 1 0 0 91 1 78
2014 National Capital Region 49 23 19 5 4 0 0 72 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 42 34 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 257
2014 Nova Scotia 41 31 9 13 6 0 1 73 19 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 36 41 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 14 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 72

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 National Capital Region 64 9 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 58 26 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 255
2017 Nova Scotia 50 29 10 6 1 3 1 82 8 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 51 24 5 9 11 0 0 75 21 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 19 4 3 0 3 0 93 3 78
2014 National Capital Region 59 22 14 4 0 0 0 81 4 22
2014 New Brunswick 51 29 9 6 2 2 1 82 8 257
2014 Nova Scotia 54 25 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 42 36 10 5 8 0 0 77 13 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 78 14 6 1 0 1 0 93 1 72

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 National Capital Region 43 39 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 55 29 6 6 3 0 0 85 10 255
2017 Nova Scotia 39 37 10 7 5 1 0 77 13 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 37 36 9 7 11 0 0 73 18 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 25 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 77
2014 National Capital Region 55 36 0 5 4 0 0 91 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 50 28 8 10 2 1 0 79 13 257
2014 Nova Scotia 46 26 12 12 4 0 1 73 16 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 44 29 17 5 5 0 0 73 10 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 16 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 71

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 National Capital Region 79 9 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 88 8 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 255
2017 Nova Scotia 82 3 3 1 0 0 11 96 1 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 91 2 2 0 0 0 5 98 0 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 87 5 1 0 0 0 7 99 0 77
2014 National Capital Region 86 10 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 81 15 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 257
2014 Nova Scotia 70 8 4 0 4 1 13 91 5 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 74 9 10 0 0 0 8 90 0 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 90 3 2 0 0 0 6 98 0 72

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 National Capital Region 18 17 12 0 18 9 27 54 28 11
2017 New Brunswick 58 20 6 3 1 5 6 88 5 255
2017 Nova Scotia 59 24 3 2 2 6 2 91 5 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 44 30 9 2 2 4 9 85 5 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 61 17 9 5 0 1 7 85 6 78
2014 National Capital Region 27 10 28 0 0 14 22 57 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 52 21 9 4 3 3 7 81 8 257
2014 Nova Scotia 57 20 4 6 6 4 4 83 13 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 38 25 10 11 0 3 13 75 13 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 67 17 7 1 4 1 3 87 5 72

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 National Capital Region 43 36 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 67 22 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 56 24 7 6 6 1 0 81 12 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 44 34 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 15 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 78

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 National Capital Region 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 68 21 5 4 1 1 0 90 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 58 21 13 3 2 2 0 81 5 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 60 22 7 5 7 0 0 82 11 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 19 3 1 1 0 0 95 3 78

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 National Capital Region 35 48 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 64 22 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 51 30 7 8 2 1 1 82 10 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 56 21 11 5 7 0 0 77 11 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 22 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 78
2014 National Capital Region 50 32 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 55 26 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 257
2014 Nova Scotia 51 28 8 8 4 0 1 80 12 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 49 31 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 83 7 8 1 0 0 0 90 1 72
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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 New Brunswick 42 37 7 6 1 1 5 85 8 72
2017 Nova Scotia 39 26 4 13 5 0 13 75 20 23
2017 Prince Edward Island 43 10 9 19 10 10 0 59 31 11
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 27 5 9 0 5 0 86 9 22
2014 New Brunswick 42 23 15 8 4 1 6 70 13 79
2014 Nova Scotia 23 46 12 11 4 4 0 71 16 26
2014 Prince Edward Island 31 50 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 10
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 29 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 18

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 36 26 12 9 0 18 0 75 11 11
2017 New Brunswick 44 35 7 7 4 2 0 81 11 255
2017 Nova Scotia 32 37 12 11 7 2 0 70 18 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 22 31 16 9 23 0 0 53 31 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 32 9 1 0 1 0 90 1 78
2014 National Capital Region 22 32 19 8 14 0 4 56 24 22
2014 New Brunswick 39 33 12 9 3 4 0 75 13 257
2014 Nova Scotia 24 29 18 15 13 2 0 54 28 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 23 40 10 13 15 0 0 62 28 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 32 6 1 3 0 0 90 4 72

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 National Capital Region 44 26 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 11
2017 New Brunswick 39 38 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 255
2017 Nova Scotia 30 41 14 6 9 0 0 71 15 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 26 29 11 11 23 0 0 55 34 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 33 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 76
2014 National Capital Region 31 23 19 10 13 0 4 56 24 22
2014 New Brunswick 35 37 12 11 4 2 0 73 15 257
2014 Nova Scotia 21 27 19 15 15 2 1 50 31 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 30 40 3 20 8 0 0 70 27 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 33 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 72

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 National Capital Region 35 27 8 18 12 0 0 62 30 11
2017 New Brunswick 24 44 13 7 7 4 0 71 15 255
2017 Nova Scotia 20 32 18 18 9 3 0 54 28 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 19 32 11 20 16 2 0 52 37 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 28 13 8 1 0 0 78 9 78
2014 National Capital Region 18 36 19 18 5 0 4 56 24 22
2014 New Brunswick 26 34 17 14 6 3 0 62 20 256
2014 Nova Scotia 14 28 21 20 13 3 0 44 34 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 20 43 5 28 5 0 0 62 33 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 37 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 72

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 45 26 0 9 12 9 0 77 23 11
2017 New Brunswick 37 37 9 7 6 3 0 77 14 255
2017 Nova Scotia 29 33 12 12 10 4 0 64 23 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 21 23 11 20 23 2 0 45 44 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 52 25 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 76
2014 National Capital Region 23 27 23 9 14 0 4 52 24 22
2014 New Brunswick 37 32 13 11 5 3 0 71 16 256
2014 Nova Scotia 21 23 15 20 14 7 0 48 36 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 23 39 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 51 27 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 72

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 National Capital Region 45 8 18 9 21 0 0 53 30 11
2017 New Brunswick 29 38 12 14 6 2 0 68 21 254
2017 Nova Scotia 15 35 16 13 20 1 0 51 34 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 17 29 11 25 18 0 0 46 43 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 45 28 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 78
2014 National Capital Region 19 36 9 19 13 0 4 57 34 22
2014 New Brunswick 26 33 17 14 6 3 0 61 21 257
2014 Nova Scotia 10 25 16 29 17 3 0 36 47 102
2014 Prince Edward Island 20 52 3 15 10 0 0 72 25 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 37 39 9 13 1 1 0 77 14 72
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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 National Capital Region 45 26 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 11
2017 New Brunswick 39 40 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 255
2017 Nova Scotia 27 47 11 10 3 0 1 75 14 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 29 45 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 36 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 78
2014 National Capital Region 31 45 9 5 10 0 0 76 15 22
2014 New Brunswick 35 41 12 7 2 2 0 78 10 257
2014 Nova Scotia 35 35 12 14 3 2 0 71 17 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 40 42 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 38 4 0 1 0 0 94 1 72

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 National Capital Region 56 26 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 57 37 4 1 0 2 0 95 1 255
2017 Nova Scotia 47 40 9 1 1 2 0 89 2 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 58 31 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 27 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 78
2014 National Capital Region 48 42 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 50 37 7 2 0 2 0 90 3 257
2014 Nova Scotia 55 36 3 5 0 1 0 92 5 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 55 40 0 2 0 3 0 98 2 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 23 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 72

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 National Capital Region 26 44 12 9 0 9 0 77 10 11
2017 New Brunswick 50 38 5 4 1 1 0 90 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 38 34 14 7 6 1 1 73 13 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 33 31 13 19 4 0 0 64 23 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 33 3 4 1 0 1 92 5 78
2014 National Capital Region 40 37 9 0 14 0 0 77 14 22
2014 New Brunswick 49 31 10 5 1 3 0 83 6 257
2014 Nova Scotia 40 31 5 11 7 4 2 76 19 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 45 40 8 3 5 0 0 85 7 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 23 5 6 3 1 0 86 8 72

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 National Capital Region 26 35 30 0 9 0 0 61 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 36 39 11 7 3 3 2 79 10 255
2017 Nova Scotia 21 33 21 14 8 3 0 56 22 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 22 35 18 15 9 0 0 57 24 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 37 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 77
2014 National Capital Region 41 36 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 22
2014 New Brunswick 38 36 20 4 0 2 0 76 4 257
2014 Nova Scotia 32 34 15 5 8 5 2 70 14 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 25 50 10 7 7 0 0 75 15 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 45 31 13 7 3 0 1 77 10 72

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 National Capital Region 17 18 26 9 12 0 18 43 26 11
2017 New Brunswick 23 20 15 16 12 9 4 50 33 254
2017 Nova Scotia 23 17 17 10 21 9 3 46 35 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 17 15 16 21 22 4 4 35 47 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 32 26 14 13 10 4 1 61 24 78
2014 National Capital Region 9 22 33 9 23 0 4 32 34 22
2014 New Brunswick 19 25 19 15 15 5 2 47 33 256
2014 Nova Scotia 13 24 13 20 16 11 3 44 42 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 20 35 8 10 15 13 0 63 28 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 33 27 13 16 9 1 1 61 26 72

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 National Capital Region 79 0 12 0 0 0 9 87 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 74 18 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 255
2017 Nova Scotia 68 8 8 4 0 3 10 87 4 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 84 9 2 0 0 0 5 98 0 44
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 84 5 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 77
2014 National Capital Region 81 10 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 22
2014 New Brunswick 71 18 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 257
2014 Nova Scotia 62 11 7 1 4 3 13 86 6 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 85 3 5 0 0 0 8 95 0 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 86 3 1 1 0 0 8 97 1 72

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 National Capital Region 87 0 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2017 New Brunswick 79 15 1 1 0 2 1 97 2 254
2017 Nova Scotia 76 14 0 3 0 3 4 97 3 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 82 11 2 0 0 0 5 98 0 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 88 4 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 78
2014 National Capital Region 86 9 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 79 16 3 1 0 1 0 96 1 257
2014 Nova Scotia 67 10 7 3 0 2 11 89 3 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 83 14 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 89 6 0 0 0 1 4 100 0 72

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 National Capital Region 26 25 18 18 12 0 0 52 30 11
2017 New Brunswick 47 37 7 3 3 2 0 87 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 26 42 8 13 10 1 1 69 23 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 29 36 15 11 7 2 0 66 18 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 23 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 78
2014 National Capital Region 37 27 8 18 5 0 4 67 24 22
2014 New Brunswick 38 33 11 9 7 2 0 73 15 257
2014 Nova Scotia 32 31 10 13 10 4 1 66 24 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 25 40 17 10 7 0 0 65 17 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 27 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 72

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 National Capital Region 26 9 0 45 12 0 9 38 62 11
2017 New Brunswick 32 27 13 13 10 2 3 62 24 255
2017 Nova Scotia 22 20 10 23 17 3 4 46 44 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 15 20 18 27 18 2 0 37 45 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 27 9 14 17 0 2 59 32 78
2014 National Capital Region 17 14 9 27 29 0 4 32 58 22
2014 New Brunswick 24 26 15 13 19 1 2 52 33 257
2014 Nova Scotia 13 25 11 20 24 4 3 41 47 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 17 30 11 23 20 0 0 47 42 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 34 20 14 17 12 1 1 55 30 72

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 National Capital Region 26 38 18 0 9 9 0 71 10 11
2017 New Brunswick 34 43 11 5 3 4 0 80 9 255
2017 Nova Scotia 32 28 20 10 7 2 3 62 17 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 22 37 15 16 7 2 0 61 23 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 42 42 10 0 5 0 0 84 5 77

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 National Capital Region 36 52 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 56 30 7 2 2 3 0 89 3 254
2017 Nova Scotia 42 30 15 4 6 1 2 74 10 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 25 26 29 14 2 2 2 53 17 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 33 13 1 4 1 1 82 5 78
2014 National Capital Region 45 22 14 0 10 10 0 74 11 22
2014 New Brunswick 58 28 8 5 0 2 0 88 5 256
2014 Nova Scotia 34 37 12 6 5 5 1 76 11 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 33 39 23 2 0 2 0 74 2 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 21 18 1 3 0 0 78 4 72

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 43 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 56 34 2 4 2 2 0 92 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 39 36 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 27 49 22 2 0 0 0 75 2 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 34 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 78
2014 National Capital Region 41 31 14 0 15 0 0 72 15 22
2014 New Brunswick 58 28 6 4 1 2 0 89 5 257
2014 Nova Scotia 41 32 14 6 4 3 0 76 10 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 38 42 15 4 0 0 0 80 4 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 21 9 7 3 1 0 82 10 72

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 National Capital Region 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 63 28 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 255
2017 Nova Scotia 49 36 4 8 3 0 0 86 11 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 47 22 11 14 7 0 0 69 20 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 28 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 78
2014 National Capital Region 62 23 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 22
2014 New Brunswick 63 26 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 257
2014 Nova Scotia 49 33 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 102
2014 Prince Edward Island 51 32 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 31 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 72

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 National Capital Region 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 62 29 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 254
2017 Nova Scotia 42 36 13 3 5 0 0 79 9 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 42 22 23 7 7 0 0 64 13 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 22 3 4 0 1 0 94 4 78
2014 National Capital Region 44 32 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 22
2014 New Brunswick 54 28 9 6 1 0 0 83 7 257
2014 Nova Scotia 40 30 12 11 7 0 0 70 19 102
2014 Prince Edward Island 48 27 15 7 2 0 0 76 10 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 24 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 72

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 National Capital Region 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 63 26 5 4 3 0 0 89 7 254
2017 Nova Scotia 46 35 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 42 20 22 14 2 0 0 62 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 22 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 78
2014 National Capital Region 40 36 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 22
2014 New Brunswick 52 30 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 257
2014 Nova Scotia 40 32 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 43 35 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 24 8 1 1 0 0 89 3 72

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 National Capital Region 55 18 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 55 18 13 4 4 5 0 78 9 255
2017 Nova Scotia 39 20 14 10 10 6 1 63 22 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 39 16 24 11 7 4 0 56 19 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 15 10 4 2 2 0 83 7 78
2014 National Capital Region 54 9 19 18 0 0 0 63 18 22
2014 New Brunswick 51 20 14 8 3 4 0 74 11 257
2014 Nova Scotia 37 22 12 10 13 4 2 63 24 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 43 29 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 17 10 3 7 1 0 80 10 72
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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 National Capital Region 18 43 39 11
2017 New Brunswick 28 42 29 255
2017 Nova Scotia 27 39 34 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 13 43 44 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 13 58 29 78
2014 National Capital Region 23 41 35 22
2014 New Brunswick 25 37 39 257
2014 Nova Scotia 19 42 38 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 18 49 33 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 11 65 24 72

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 New Brunswick 25 36 19 3 12 4 71
2017 Nova Scotia 29 21 29 0 14 8 24
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 39 29 21 10 0 0 10
2014 New Brunswick 15 47 17 8 9999 12 62
2014 Nova Scotia 11 5 53 15 9999 15 20
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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 New Brunswick 11 89 254
2017 Nova Scotia 15 85 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 16 84 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 6 94 78
2014 New Brunswick 11 89 256
2014 Nova Scotia 21 79 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 15 85 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 7 93 72

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 65 29
2017 Nova Scotia 58 14
2014 New Brunswick 44 29
2014 Nova Scotia 51 22

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 66 29
2017 Nova Scotia 64 14
2014 New Brunswick 79 29
2014 Nova Scotia 77 22

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14

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 New Brunswick 0 29
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 New Brunswick 0 29
2014 Nova Scotia 0 22

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 0 29
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 New Brunswick 0 29
2014 Nova Scotia 0 22

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 0 29
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 Nova Scotia 0 22

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 53 29
2017 Nova Scotia 50 14
2014 New Brunswick 52 29
2014 Nova Scotia 49 22

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 38 29
2017 Nova Scotia 35 14
2014 New Brunswick 62 29
2014 Nova Scotia 27 22

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 43 29
2017 Nova Scotia 38 14
2014 New Brunswick 38 29
2014 Nova Scotia 41 22

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 53 29
2017 Nova Scotia 35 14
2014 New Brunswick 36 29
2014 Nova Scotia 41 22

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 52 29
2014 New Brunswick 49 29
2014 Nova Scotia 54 22

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 38 29
2017 Nova Scotia 50 14
2014 New Brunswick 24 29
2014 Nova Scotia 37 22

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 New Brunswick 0 29

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 17 29
2014 New Brunswick 0 29

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 Nova Scotia 0 22

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 38 29
2014 New Brunswick 42 29
2014 Nova Scotia 40 22

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 24 29
2014 New Brunswick 31 29
2014 Nova Scotia 36 22

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 58 29
2017 Nova Scotia 56 14
2014 New Brunswick 49 29
2014 Nova Scotia 45 22

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 28 29
2014 New Brunswick 27 29
2014 Nova Scotia 27 22

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14

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 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 New Brunswick 0 29

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 24 29
2014 New Brunswick 31 29
2014 Nova Scotia 23 22

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 New Brunswick 26 27

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14

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 New Brunswick 0 27
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14

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 New Brunswick 36 27
2014 New Brunswick 28 29
2014 Nova Scotia 40 20

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 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 Nova Scotia 0 20

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 New Brunswick 32 27
2017 Nova Scotia 49 14
2014 New Brunswick 55 29
2014 Nova Scotia 50 20

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 New Brunswick 0 27
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 New Brunswick 0 29
2014 Nova Scotia 0 20

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 New Brunswick 48 27
2017 Nova Scotia 66 14
2014 New Brunswick 63 29
2014 Nova Scotia 71 20

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 0 27
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 19 27
2017 Nova Scotia 0 14
2014 New Brunswick 25 29

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 New Brunswick 94 6 29
2017 Nova Scotia 100 0 14

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 National Capital Region 26 17 12 0 0 18 27 78 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 20 14 16 4 4 33 8 58 15 255
2017 Nova Scotia 20 12 21 6 6 31 5 49 18 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 16 18 21 4 12 18 11 47 23 44
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 13 29 4 0 18 8 57 5 78
2014 National Capital Region 5 14 27 14 0 36 4 31 24 22
2014 New Brunswick 22 18 16 4 5 27 7 61 14 257
2014 Nova Scotia 18 11 22 5 10 27 8 44 23 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 18 17 24 0 5 26 10 55 8 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 31 18 23 1 1 19 6 66 4 72

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 National Capital Region 45 35 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 42 33 11 3 4 7 1 81 7 254
2017 Nova Scotia 31 28 10 9 6 13 2 70 18 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 28 31 16 7 9 9 0 65 17 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 22 17 4 0 5 0 78 4 78
2014 National Capital Region 23 31 27 15 0 0 4 56 15 22
2014 New Brunswick 40 30 15 4 3 9 0 77 7 257
2014 Nova Scotia 26 29 19 6 10 11 0 62 17 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 28 36 15 8 5 5 3 70 14 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 51 27 11 1 3 7 0 84 4 72
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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 National Capital Region 18 39 17 0 0 9 17 77 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 36 42 7 3 0 1 10 88 4 255
2017 Nova Scotia 30 48 8 7 1 1 5 83 8 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 29 53 9 0 2 0 6 88 2 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 40 46 5 5 0 0 4 89 5 78
2014 National Capital Region 28 37 14 0 4 0 17 78 5 22
2014 New Brunswick 37 46 5 2 0 1 8 91 3 257
2014 Nova Scotia 25 53 8 6 2 1 5 83 8 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 18 56 3 11 2 6 4 82 15 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 32 53 9 0 0 0 6 91 0 72

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 National Capital Region 9 9 20 9 0 36 18 37 20 11
2017 New Brunswick 18 20 18 3 2 27 12 63 8 255
2017 Nova Scotia 16 13 28 8 3 28 4 43 17 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 9 24 32 4 2 25 4 46 9 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 21 16 24 10 1 24 3 51 16 78
2014 National Capital Region 9 9 14 10 19 13 26 31 46 22
2014 New Brunswick 16 20 21 4 2 26 11 58 9 256
2014 Nova Scotia 13 13 23 7 8 24 13 40 23 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 8 12 38 10 0 22 10 30 14 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 19 21 24 6 4 18 8 55 13 72

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 National Capital Region 35 17 12 0 0 27 9 82 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 48 26 6 1 1 7 10 90 2 255
2017 Nova Scotia 38 28 12 6 0 11 6 79 7 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 55 20 7 5 0 7 6 87 5 44
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 33 9 1 0 4 4 89 1 78
2014 National Capital Region 24 19 18 8 5 8 17 58 18 22
2014 New Brunswick 45 27 10 2 1 8 8 85 4 256
2014 Nova Scotia 29 31 14 4 2 14 6 76 7 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 36 23 20 3 2 12 4 70 6 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 20 15 3 0 1 6 80 3 72

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 National Capital Region 27 17 12 0 0 27 18 79 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 46 25 8 2 1 8 9 86 4 253
2017 Nova Scotia 37 25 12 5 2 13 5 76 9 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 42 23 11 11 2 6 4 73 15 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 32 10 1 0 5 4 87 1 78
2014 National Capital Region 19 19 18 9 9 8 17 51 25 22
2014 New Brunswick 42 26 14 1 0 9 7 82 1 256
2014 Nova Scotia 32 25 13 6 5 13 6 71 14 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 29 29 21 2 3 12 4 70 6 37
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 23 8 7 1 1 6 82 9 72
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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 National Capital Region 0 100 11
2017 New Brunswick 4 96 253
2017 Nova Scotia 6 94 91
2014 New Brunswick 3 97 256
2014 Nova Scotia 7 93 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 0 100 38

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 National Capital Region 26 26 12 0 0 27 9 81 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 20 11 13 1 3 45 6 64 8 254
2017 Nova Scotia 21 11 19 3 1 43 3 58 8 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 16 18 25 5 0 32 5 53 7 44
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 26 19 19 1 0 25 9 69 2 78
2014 National Capital Region 5 9 32 0 0 46 8 30 0 22
2014 New Brunswick 23 14 14 2 0 39 7 69 4 257
2014 Nova Scotia 22 11 20 3 2 36 7 57 8 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 21 16 30 0 0 21 13 55 0 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 35 13 23 1 0 22 6 67 2 72

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 National Capital Region 49 28 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10
2017 New Brunswick 43 34 9 1 4 8 2 86 5 254
2017 Nova Scotia 35 25 16 3 4 15 1 72 9 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 27 27 23 5 0 18 0 66 6 44
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 32 14 0 0 8 0 85 0 78
2014 National Capital Region 36 23 18 14 0 9 0 64 16 22
2014 New Brunswick 44 27 13 3 0 12 1 82 3 257
2014 Nova Scotia 35 21 19 7 2 14 3 67 10 103
2014 Prince Edward Island 36 20 26 5 0 11 2 64 6 38
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 21 16 1 1 6 0 81 3 72
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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 National Capital Region 37 23 19 20 0 0 0 61 20 10
2017 New Brunswick 52 25 10 7 5 0 2 78 12 254
2017 Nova Scotia 48 23 21 5 2 0 1 72 7 90
2017 Prince Edward Island 40 26 23 7 2 0 2 68 9 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 19 12 2 3 1 0 83 5 78

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 National Capital Region 52 9 18 20 0 0 0 61 20 11
2017 New Brunswick 16 28 34 14 8 0 0 44 22 255
2017 Nova Scotia 36 34 20 9 1 0 0 70 10 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 18 33 32 13 5 0 0 51 18 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 24 43 19 7 6 0 0 67 14 78

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 National Capital Region 53 17 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 11
2017 New Brunswick 19 37 25 11 6 1 1 57 17 255
2017 Nova Scotia 41 35 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 31 33 23 9 2 0 2 65 11 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 36 39 14 8 4 0 0 75 11 78

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 National Capital Region 35 35 9 9 12 0 0 70 21 11
2017 New Brunswick 21 24 26 17 9 1 2 47 27 253
2017 Nova Scotia 52 24 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 19 37 23 16 4 0 0 57 21 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 33 35 22 5 5 0 0 68 10 78

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 National Capital Region 61 18 9 12 0 0 0 80 12 11
2017 New Brunswick 46 29 12 4 2 0 6 80 7 253
2017 Nova Scotia 64 26 4 2 1 0 2 92 4 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 47 25 20 2 0 2 4 76 2 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 20 9 0 1 0 5 89 1 78

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 National Capital Region 44 44 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 33 33 21 6 6 0 0 66 12 254
2017 Nova Scotia 38 35 14 8 4 0 1 74 12 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 25 46 23 4 2 0 0 71 7 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 39 35 19 1 5 0 0 74 7 75

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 National Capital Region 26 44 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 35 33 17 9 6 0 0 68 14 254
2017 Nova Scotia 24 25 27 19 4 0 1 49 23 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 19 38 20 13 5 2 2 60 19 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 42 34 19 1 4 0 0 76 5 76

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 National Capital Region 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 20 37 21 12 9 0 0 58 21 253
2017 Nova Scotia 27 30 25 13 3 0 1 58 16 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 20 40 20 14 4 2 0 61 18 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 28 46 11 12 4 0 0 74 16 76

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 National Capital Region 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 32 32 19 8 9 0 0 64 17 254
2017 Nova Scotia 26 36 19 12 6 1 1 63 18 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 26 30 19 18 5 0 2 57 23 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 36 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 76

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 National Capital Region 62 17 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 11
2017 New Brunswick 26 33 26 10 5 0 0 60 15 254
2017 Nova Scotia 40 30 21 8 2 0 0 70 10 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 33 31 25 7 4 0 0 64 11 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 35 42 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 76

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 National Capital Region 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 69 18 6 2 3 0 2 89 5 254
2017 Nova Scotia 74 13 7 2 2 0 2 89 4 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 69 11 16 2 2 0 0 80 4 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 23 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 78

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 National Capital Region 79 12 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 78 9 5 3 2 1 2 90 5 254
2017 Nova Scotia 70 18 8 2 1 1 1 89 3 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 78 9 7 2 0 4 0 90 2 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 86 10 2 0 0 1 0 97 0 78

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 National Capital Region 61 30 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 60 29 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 255
2017 Nova Scotia 58 31 8 1 0 0 1 91 1 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 58 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 13 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 78

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 National Capital Region 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 62 19 9 5 3 0 2 83 9 255
2017 Nova Scotia 62 19 13 1 3 0 1 82 4 90
2017 Prince Edward Island 46 22 18 7 4 0 2 70 11 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 80 11 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 78

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 National Capital Region 44 26 12 0 0 0 18 86 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 49 13 5 2 0 0 31 90 3 254
2017 Nova Scotia 54 12 4 1 0 0 29 92 2 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 49 9 4 2 0 0 36 90 4 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 10 5 0 1 0 18 93 1 78

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 National Capital Region 52 30 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 69 19 2 3 1 1 4 93 4 252
2017 Nova Scotia 70 20 7 0 1 0 2 92 1 90
2017 Prince Edward Island 65 20 7 4 2 0 2 86 7 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 13 3 1 0 0 3 96 1 78

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 National Capital Region 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 74 16 7 0 1 0 1 92 1 255
2017 Nova Scotia 61 25 2 4 6 0 1 88 10 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 60 25 5 2 4 0 4 88 7 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 78 16 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 78

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 National Capital Region 62 29 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 51 28 14 3 2 0 1 80 6 255
2017 Nova Scotia 53 28 9 5 2 0 2 83 8 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 54 35 9 0 0 0 2 91 0 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 25 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 78

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 National Capital Region 18 35 36 12 0 0 0 52 12 11
2017 New Brunswick 12 41 37 8 3 0 0 53 11 255
2017 Nova Scotia 14 51 28 3 3 0 0 66 7 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 2 46 36 14 2 0 0 48 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 28 44 21 4 3 0 0 72 6 78

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 National Capital Region 9 0 38 36 17 0 0 53 9 11
2017 New Brunswick 7 18 42 24 9 0 0 33 25 255
2017 Nova Scotia 5 11 49 28 7 0 0 35 16 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 4 21 47 28 0 0 0 28 25 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 8 42 33 17 0 0 50 8 78

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 National Capital Region 44 36 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 50 40 6 3 0 0 0 90 4 254
2017 Nova Scotia 49 40 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 91
2017 Prince Edward Island 28 45 11 9 5 2 0 74 14 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 78

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 National Capital Region 36 52 0 0 0 12 0 100 0 11
2017 New Brunswick 35 45 9 5 5 0 0 80 10 254
2017 Nova Scotia 28 38 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 19 33 32 14 2 0 0 53 16 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 37 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 78
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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 National Capital Region 0 100 11
2017 New Brunswick 16 84 255
2017 Nova Scotia 17 83 91
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 13 87 78
2014 New Brunswick 12 88 256
2014 Nova Scotia 13 87 103
2014 Newfoundland and Labrador 8 92 72

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 78 22 41
2017 Nova Scotia 75 25 16
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 90 10 10
2014 New Brunswick 87 13 31
2014 Nova Scotia 77 23 13

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 57 31 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 32
2017 Nova Scotia 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 New Brunswick 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 27
2014 Nova Scotia 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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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 National Capital Region 28 45 9 9 0 9 0 31 69 11
2017 New Brunswick 50 26 11 5 3 4 0 52 48 255
2017 Nova Scotia 53 23 12 2 3 7 0 57 43 92
2017 Prince Edward Island 37 33 12 9 4 2 2 39 61 45
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 26 13 3 4 6 0 52 48 78

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 New Brunswick 11 116
2017 Nova Scotia 18 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 11 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 34

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 New Brunswick 24 116
2017 Nova Scotia 17 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 23 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 26 34

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 New Brunswick 14 116
2017 Nova Scotia 21 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 20 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 29 34

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 New Brunswick 47 116
2017 Nova Scotia 38 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 62 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 34

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 New Brunswick 3 116
2017 Nova Scotia 3 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 4 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 3 34

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 New Brunswick 44 116
2017 Nova Scotia 46 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 38 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 38 34

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 New Brunswick 15 64 15 3 1 3 114
2017 Nova Scotia 11 70 11 3 0 6 36
2017 Prince Edward Island 20 47 21 12 0 0 25
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 20 63 15 2 0 0 35

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 New Brunswick 35 25 8 13 9 2 8 66 25 117
2017 Nova Scotia 45 19 16 2 6 3 8 72 9 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 22 43 11 20 4 0 0 65 24 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 37 35 14 6 3 0 6 76 9 35

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 New Brunswick 4 11 7 8 18 5 46 33 53 117
2017 Nova Scotia 13 11 8 9 8 2 49 48 36 37
2017 Prince Edward Island 11 8 12 19 16 11 23 28 54 26
2017 Newfoundland and Labrador 8 14 29 6 8 3 31 34 21 35
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