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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 45 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 251
2017 Female gender 57 37 2 3 0 0 0 94 4 206
2014 Male gender 36 47 7 8 2 0 0 83 11 252
2014 Female gender 55 38 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 197
2011 Male gender 50 38 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 331
2011 Female gender 61 33 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 243
2008 Male gender 46 40 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 314
2008 Female gender 60 35 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 220

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 52 32 8 5 1 0 2 86 6 251
2017 Female gender 68 28 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 205
2014 Male gender 50 33 8 7 0 0 1 84 8 251
2014 Female gender 67 28 2 2 0 1 1 96 2 197
2011 Male gender 58 26 5 7 3 1 1 86 9 331
2011 Female gender 66 27 2 3 1 0 0 93 5 243
2008 Male gender 56 22 11 6 3 1 1 80 10 313
2008 Female gender 67 25 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 220

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 50 25 9 10 5 0 0 75 16 251
2017 Female gender 46 34 9 9 1 0 1 81 10 206
2014 Male gender 49 27 8 12 3 0 0 76 16 252
2014 Female gender 45 35 7 10 2 0 1 81 13 197
2011 Male gender 51 26 8 10 4 0 1 78 14 331
2011 Female gender 48 33 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 243
2008 Male gender 46 29 10 8 7 0 0 75 14 314
2008 Female gender 45 36 7 9 3 0 0 82 11 220

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 33 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 251
2017 Female gender 55 34 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 205
2014 Male gender 49 38 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 252
2014 Female gender 56 33 4 6 2 0 0 89 7 197
2011 Male gender 53 35 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 331
2011 Female gender 50 33 6 8 2 0 0 83 10 243

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 41 37 11 9 3 0 0 78 12 251
2017 Female gender 43 45 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 206
2014 Male gender 34 44 10 6 5 0 0 78 12 252
2014 Female gender 43 37 12 6 1 1 0 81 7 197
2011 Male gender 45 37 10 5 1 0 1 83 7 331
2011 Female gender 42 39 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 243
2008 Male gender 33 42 13 10 1 0 1 76 11 314
2008 Female gender 40 38 12 8 1 0 1 79 9 220

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 39 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 250
2017 Female gender 47 42 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 206
2014 Male gender 44 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 252
2014 Female gender 34 47 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 197
2011 Male gender 54 34 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 331
2011 Female gender 49 33 11 4 2 0 0 83 7 242
2008 Male gender 46 40 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 314
2008 Female gender 45 40 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 220

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 38 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 251
2017 Female gender 46 40 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 206
2014 Male gender 52 32 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 252
2014 Female gender 43 37 9 10 1 0 0 80 10 197
2011 Male gender 51 38 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 331
2011 Female gender 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 243
2008 Male gender 48 38 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 313
2008 Female gender 41 45 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 220

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 62 32 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 251
2017 Female gender 61 35 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 205
2014 Male gender 53 36 5 5 0 0 1 90 5 251
2014 Female gender 54 37 7 2 1 0 0 91 3 196

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 35 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 251
2017 Female gender 46 36 8 5 3 0 2 84 8 206
2014 Male gender 33 36 16 7 4 1 1 71 12 252
2014 Female gender 40 39 12 5 2 0 2 80 8 197
2011 Male gender 39 37 14 6 3 0 2 77 9 331
2011 Female gender 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 243

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 24 9 12 5 1 8 71 20 249
2017 Female gender 45 23 10 8 4 1 9 77 12 206
2014 Male gender 35 32 10 11 7 0 5 70 19 252
2014 Female gender 48 26 8 7 2 0 9 81 10 197
2011 Male gender 41 28 8 7 8 1 7 75 17 331
2011 Female gender 45 25 8 8 5 0 8 77 15 243
2008 Male gender 37 31 7 12 7 0 6 72 20 314
2008 Female gender 47 28 6 9 6 0 4 79 15 218

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 43 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 251
2017 Female gender 40 44 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 206
2014 Male gender 36 38 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 252
2014 Female gender 34 43 12 10 2 0 0 77 11 197
2011 Male gender 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 331
2011 Female gender 46 39 11 2 2 0 0 85 5 243
2008 Male gender 38 41 11 8 3 0 0 79 10 312
2008 Female gender 47 35 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 219

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 44 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 251
2017 Female gender 31 38 13 14 3 0 0 70 17 206
2014 Male gender 19 42 17 15 7 0 0 61 21 252
2014 Female gender 26 39 16 15 4 0 0 64 19 197
2011 Male gender 24 38 19 13 6 0 0 62 18 330
2011 Female gender 28 39 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 243

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 49 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 251
2017 Female gender 33 38 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 206

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 9 250
2017 Female gender 40 40 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 205
2014 Male gender 38 40 15 6 1 0 0 78 7 252
2014 Female gender 32 46 14 6 1 2 0 79 7 197
2011 Male gender 42 41 8 5 3 1 0 83 8 331
2011 Female gender 43 42 7 4 1 1 1 87 6 243
2008 Male gender 44 37 11 4 3 0 0 81 8 313
2008 Female gender 45 34 14 5 1 0 0 79 7 219

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 41 11 10 7 1 0 71 18 250
2017 Female gender 37 34 17 10 2 0 0 71 12 206

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 40 7 2 1 0 0 91 3 251
2017 Female gender 52 35 11 2 1 0 0 87 2 206
2014 Male gender 57 30 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 252
2014 Female gender 59 30 9 2 1 0 0 89 2 197
2011 Male gender 59 32 5 1 1 0 0 92 3 331
2011 Female gender 64 30 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 243

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 47 10 9 5 0 0 77 14 250
2017 Female gender 34 42 15 5 2 0 1 77 8 206
2014 Male gender 24 47 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 252
2014 Female gender 27 44 15 11 3 0 0 70 15 197
2011 Male gender 35 44 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 331
2011 Female gender 37 41 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 243

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 35 16 12 6 0 0 67 18 251
2017 Female gender 47 36 5 9 2 0 0 83 12 206
2014 Male gender 28 39 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 252
2014 Female gender 34 44 13 5 3 0 0 78 9 197

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 28 42 11 12 5 1 0 72 17 251
2017 Female gender 41 36 14 8 3 0 0 76 10 205
2014 Male gender 27 40 19 10 4 0 0 68 13 252
2014 Female gender 33 42 12 9 3 0 0 75 12 197
2011 Male gender 34 43 13 6 3 1 1 78 9 331
2011 Female gender 37 41 13 6 4 0 0 78 9 243

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 41 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 251
2017 Female gender 47 40 10 3 1 0 0 87 4 206
2014 Male gender 47 34 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 252
2014 Female gender 44 39 13 4 1 0 0 83 5 197
2011 Male gender 49 40 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 331
2011 Female gender 52 38 7 1 2 0 0 90 4 243
2008 Male gender 44 45 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 314
2008 Female gender 48 41 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 219

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 26 35 17 15 7 0 0 61 21 250
2017 Female gender 34 36 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 206
2014 Male gender 21 41 20 12 6 0 0 62 18 252
2014 Female gender 33 40 17 8 2 0 0 73 10 197
2011 Male gender 16 35 27 14 7 0 1 51 22 331
2011 Female gender 28 36 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 243
2008 Male gender 15 32 25 15 13 0 0 47 28 313
2008 Female gender 19 33 26 13 10 0 0 51 22 220

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 24 43 16 6 0 1 22 35 250
2017 Female gender 10 29 38 14 5 0 3 20 41 203
2014 Male gender 12 35 32 14 5 0 1 19 48 252
2014 Female gender 11 31 37 14 5 1 1 20 43 196
2011 Male gender 10 30 36 17 5 0 2 23 41 329
2011 Female gender 10 29 33 17 8 1 2 26 40 241
2008 Male gender 14 31 35 12 5 0 2 18 46 313
2008 Female gender 13 39 26 15 5 0 1 20 53 220

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 20 34 18 13 3 3 33 31 249
2017 Female gender 5 16 34 25 12 2 4 40 23 203
2014 Male gender 18 26 32 16 7 1 1 23 44 252
2014 Female gender 13 22 33 16 7 3 7 25 38 196
2011 Male gender 7 20 27 25 15 2 3 43 29 327
2011 Female gender 3 14 39 22 15 2 4 39 19 241
2008 Male gender 12 34 28 15 8 2 1 24 47 313
2008 Female gender 14 31 23 17 9 2 3 28 48 220

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 32 24 8 6 2 1 14 61 251
2017 Female gender 19 33 28 9 5 0 5 15 55 205
2014 Male gender 40 26 20 8 4 0 1 12 67 252
2014 Female gender 23 30 29 10 3 1 3 14 55 197
2011 Male gender 19 27 30 13 8 1 2 22 48 330
2011 Female gender 15 29 32 11 9 1 2 21 46 241
2008 Male gender 22 32 28 11 4 1 2 16 56 314
2008 Female gender 19 30 29 12 6 1 3 19 51 220

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 22 34 24 10 1 1 35 30 250
2017 Female gender 9 25 32 16 14 0 4 31 35 205
2014 Male gender 10 23 39 19 6 1 1 26 34 251
2014 Female gender 7 25 38 20 6 0 4 27 34 197
2011 Male gender 9 25 34 23 8 1 1 31 34 330
2011 Female gender 7 25 34 22 8 1 2 32 33 241
2008 Male gender 13 33 31 15 5 1 1 20 48 314
2008 Female gender 12 28 37 13 7 0 2 20 41 220

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 16 31 24 17 11 1 1 28 47 249
2017 Female gender 16 29 25 12 8 1 8 23 49 205
2014 Male gender 22 34 26 10 4 1 3 15 58 251
2014 Female gender 18 34 27 10 5 0 5 16 55 197
2011 Male gender 19 32 26 17 4 1 1 22 52 330
2011 Female gender 15 28 26 13 9 2 6 24 47 240
2008 Male gender 21 31 24 14 7 1 3 21 54 314
2008 Female gender 20 27 28 15 7 0 3 23 49 220

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 3 18 24 28 20 1 5 51 23 250
2017 Female gender 8 11 27 24 17 4 9 47 22 205
2014 Male gender 4 10 32 28 20 2 5 51 15 251
2014 Female gender 5 15 20 32 16 2 9 55 23 197
2011 Male gender 2 11 26 31 22 2 6 57 14 329
2011 Female gender 5 13 26 24 18 6 7 49 21 241
2008 Male gender 7 18 26 28 13 2 6 45 27 313
2008 Female gender 19 21 26 20 8 3 4 30 42 220

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 24 37 12 7 1 2 19 43 250
2017 Female gender 10 24 41 13 6 1 4 20 37 206
2014 Male gender 18 31 33 11 5 0 1 17 50 251
2014 Female gender 12 22 39 13 7 1 6 21 37 197
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 56 26 6 7 2 2 1 85 9 251
2017 Female gender 66 28 3 3 1 0 0 94 4 206
2014 Male gender 61 23 9 6 1 0 1 84 7 252
2014 Female gender 64 26 5 4 1 0 1 91 5 197
2011 Male gender 56 27 8 8 1 0 0 82 9 331
2011 Female gender 64 25 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 243
2008 Male gender 59 23 6 8 3 0 1 82 11 314
2008 Female gender 69 15 6 6 2 0 1 85 8 220

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 26 41 12 5 7 5 4 74 13 251
2017 Female gender 29 29 13 11 5 5 9 67 18 206
2014 Male gender 29 31 14 8 8 5 4 66 18 252
2014 Female gender 28 35 19 8 4 2 5 67 13 197

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 38 8 4 3 0 2 85 7 251
2017 Female gender 49 33 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 206
2014 Male gender 48 29 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 252
2014 Female gender 44 37 9 7 2 1 0 81 10 197

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 40 12 5 2 2 1 81 7 251
2017 Female gender 43 41 10 3 2 1 1 85 5 206
2014 Male gender 36 41 13 6 2 2 1 79 8 252
2014 Female gender 33 52 6 5 0 1 3 87 6 197
2011 Male gender 43 37 9 6 3 1 1 82 9 331
2011 Female gender 42 40 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 242
2008 Male gender 34 39 12 8 4 3 1 75 13 314
2008 Female gender 33 41 10 10 3 2 0 76 13 220

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 33 9 8 6 11 1 74 16 250
2017 Female gender 30 38 11 7 4 8 2 76 12 206
2014 Male gender 35 27 14 8 5 9 2 70 15 252
2014 Female gender 33 29 15 6 3 9 5 71 11 197
2011 Male gender 41 29 10 5 6 8 1 78 11 331
2011 Female gender 37 31 12 7 6 6 1 72 14 242
2008 Male gender 34 30 13 8 6 8 1 70 15 313
2008 Female gender 30 32 16 8 6 7 1 67 15 220

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 22 23 11 6 23 6 44 25 251
2017 Female gender 14 17 18 11 7 25 9 46 27 206
2014 Male gender 12 24 15 16 9 19 5 48 33 251
2014 Female gender 9 24 19 14 6 22 5 45 28 197

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 40 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 251
2017 Female gender 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 206
2014 Male gender 49 40 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 252
2014 Female gender 45 41 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 197
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 42 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 250
2017 Female gender 48 36 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 206
2014 Male gender 33 42 11 10 3 1 0 76 12 252
2014 Female gender 39 42 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 197
2011 Male gender 38 35 13 9 5 1 0 74 13 331
2011 Female gender 35 37 13 7 6 1 0 73 13 243
2008 Male gender 27 35 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 313
2008 Female gender 33 35 15 11 5 0 0 68 17 220

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 39 9 4 2 2 2 85 6 251
2017 Female gender 55 32 7 2 2 1 0 89 4 206
2014 Male gender 40 39 11 4 3 3 1 81 7 252
2014 Female gender 50 32 11 2 2 3 0 84 5 197
2011 Male gender 46 31 14 4 3 1 0 78 7 331
2011 Female gender 43 34 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 243
2008 Male gender 32 36 17 8 5 2 1 69 13 314
2008 Female gender 42 28 16 7 5 2 0 72 12 220

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 44 8 5 2 0 1 84 7 251
2017 Female gender 53 34 7 2 2 1 0 88 4 206
2014 Male gender 37 40 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 252
2014 Female gender 45 38 9 5 3 0 1 83 7 196
2011 Male gender 42 36 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 331
2011 Female gender 41 39 11 5 4 0 0 80 8 243
2008 Male gender 33 36 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 314
2008 Female gender 37 31 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 219

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 74 17 5 2 0 0 2 93 3 250
2017 Female gender 82 16 1 1 1 0 0 98 2 206
2014 Male gender 73 19 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 252
2014 Female gender 84 11 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 197
2011 Male gender 78 13 4 2 2 1 1 92 4 331
2011 Female gender 78 17 1 3 0 0 0 95 4 243
2008 Male gender 79 12 3 4 1 0 1 92 5 313
2008 Female gender 87 9 1 1 1 0 1 97 2 219

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 31 8 5 3 5 6 83 8 251
2017 Female gender 51 26 7 5 2 4 5 84 8 205
2014 Male gender 36 32 9 6 7 5 5 75 15 252
2014 Female gender 47 25 9 8 3 4 3 78 12 197
2011 Male gender 44 32 8 5 4 3 5 82 10 331
2011 Female gender 47 30 8 9 4 2 2 79 13 243

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 56 31 4 4 2 1 1 89 6 251
2017 Female gender 63 25 5 3 2 0 0 89 6 206

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 35 7 3 2 2 1 87 6 251
2017 Female gender 65 23 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 206

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 33 11 5 4 0 1 80 9 251
2017 Female gender 61 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 206
2014 Male gender 42 35 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 252
2014 Female gender 52 31 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 197
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 33 24 7 2 2 11 62 11 95
2017 Female gender 28 30 17 6 4 5 10 68 11 57
2014 Male gender 20 45 14 10 2 0 9 71 14 87
2014 Female gender 16 38 17 2 2 5 19 71 6 46

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 35 18 10 6 7 0 63 18 251
2017 Female gender 26 34 20 10 3 6 0 64 14 206
2014 Male gender 24 41 16 7 5 6 0 70 13 252
2014 Female gender 24 40 21 7 2 5 0 68 10 197
2011 Male gender 23 36 16 11 5 8 1 64 18 331
2011 Female gender 25 33 22 9 3 7 0 62 14 243

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 29 25 14 10 4 0 48 25 251
2017 Female gender 21 38 22 11 5 3 0 61 16 206
2014 Male gender 18 38 21 14 7 2 0 57 21 252
2014 Female gender 18 46 21 9 1 5 0 67 10 197
2011 Male gender 23 37 19 12 8 1 0 61 20 331
2011 Female gender 25 38 23 7 3 3 0 65 11 243
2008 Male gender 17 38 22 12 9 2 0 56 22 314
2008 Female gender 20 40 22 10 5 3 0 62 15 220

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 28 30 15 11 7 0 39 29 251
2017 Female gender 14 33 28 14 5 4 1 50 20 206
2014 Male gender 11 31 27 17 8 6 0 45 26 252
2014 Female gender 13 42 26 11 2 6 0 58 14 197
2011 Male gender 11 34 19 20 10 5 1 48 32 331
2011 Female gender 12 46 23 11 3 5 0 61 14 243
2008 Male gender 6 28 26 22 10 7 1 37 35 313
2008 Female gender 9 41 26 13 5 6 0 53 19 220

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 34 20 16 10 5 0 52 27 251
2017 Female gender 22 31 24 13 5 4 0 55 19 206
2014 Male gender 19 35 19 12 9 6 0 57 22 252
2014 Female gender 20 43 22 6 3 6 0 67 9 197
2011 Male gender 23 34 16 13 11 3 1 59 24 331
2011 Female gender 25 44 16 9 2 4 0 71 12 243
2008 Male gender 14 34 20 16 7 7 1 53 25 314
2008 Female gender 19 43 17 12 5 4 0 64 18 220

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 13 45 18 14 7 4 0 60 22 250
2017 Female gender 20 42 19 10 6 3 0 64 16 205
2014 Male gender 16 37 26 13 5 1 0 55 19 252
2014 Female gender 18 39 22 13 3 4 0 59 17 197
2011 Male gender 13 43 18 17 8 1 0 57 25 330
2011 Female gender 18 42 21 13 5 1 0 60 19 242
2008 Male gender 13 39 25 12 8 2 0 53 21 314
2008 Female gender 19 39 20 13 8 2 0 59 21 220
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 44 16 13 9 0 0 62 22 250
2017 Female gender 29 42 13 10 3 2 0 73 14 205
2014 Male gender 20 44 20 12 5 0 0 64 16 252
2014 Female gender 31 46 13 5 2 2 1 79 7 197
2011 Male gender 16 40 15 20 7 1 0 57 28 330
2011 Female gender 27 40 16 12 3 1 0 68 15 243

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 48 9 1 1 4 0 87 3 250
2017 Female gender 30 48 11 3 1 6 1 84 4 206
2014 Male gender 38 44 8 4 2 3 0 85 7 252
2014 Female gender 31 42 13 4 0 7 2 80 5 197
2011 Male gender 35 43 11 6 3 3 1 80 9 330
2011 Female gender 32 41 14 5 2 6 0 78 7 243

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 33 40 15 9 3 1 0 74 12 250
2017 Female gender 34 46 10 5 2 3 1 82 8 206
2014 Male gender 36 45 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 252
2014 Female gender 42 42 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 197
2011 Male gender 37 36 11 9 3 3 1 76 12 330
2011 Female gender 43 37 8 5 3 3 1 83 8 243
2008 Male gender 25 36 16 13 6 3 2 64 20 314
2008 Female gender 24 39 11 12 9 5 1 66 22 220

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 22 39 25 6 3 5 0 64 10 250
2017 Female gender 24 43 14 8 3 7 1 73 12 205
2014 Male gender 31 44 14 5 3 3 0 77 9 252
2014 Female gender 35 44 9 6 2 4 0 82 8 197
2011 Male gender 20 42 17 8 4 8 1 68 14 330
2011 Female gender 23 46 14 10 5 2 0 71 15 243

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 16 26 19 13 13 9 4 49 29 250
2017 Female gender 16 21 18 21 8 11 4 44 35 205
2014 Male gender 18 28 17 13 12 10 1 52 28 252
2014 Female gender 13 26 21 18 11 9 2 44 33 197
2011 Male gender 14 25 21 12 10 16 3 48 27 331
2011 Female gender 11 25 20 16 9 15 4 45 31 243

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 32 8 7 1 0 0 83 9 251
2017 Female gender 56 35 3 3 1 3 0 93 4 206
2014 Male gender 45 39 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 251
2014 Female gender 55 34 4 5 1 0 2 91 6 197

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 57 31 4 3 2 2 0 90 5 251
2017 Female gender 64 28 2 3 1 1 1 94 4 206
2014 Male gender 56 30 8 4 0 3 0 88 4 252
2014 Female gender 62 30 2 2 1 1 2 95 2 197
2011 Male gender 60 30 6 3 0 1 1 91 3 331
2011 Female gender 62 27 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 243
2008 Male gender 58 25 9 3 1 2 3 87 4 314
2008 Female gender 66 26 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 219

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 41 14 9 9 3 0 67 18 251
2017 Female gender 30 40 14 10 3 1 3 73 13 204
2014 Male gender 22 38 17 12 8 3 0 62 20 252
2014 Female gender 26 41 17 8 5 2 2 69 13 197
2011 Male gender 31 37 13 12 6 1 0 69 18 331
2011 Female gender 32 37 13 11 5 2 0 71 16 243
2008 Male gender 17 38 18 14 11 2 1 56 25 314
2008 Female gender 29 31 15 15 8 1 0 61 23 220

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 13 16 14 23 25 3 6 32 52 249
2017 Female gender 12 22 21 25 14 1 4 36 42 206
2014 Male gender 9 21 16 24 27 1 3 31 52 252
2014 Female gender 5 17 18 27 27 2 4 24 57 197
2011 Male gender 13 27 16 16 22 2 3 42 41 331
2011 Female gender 9 17 21 25 23 2 4 28 50 243
2008 Male gender 12 24 12 23 24 1 4 38 49 313
2008 Female gender 11 25 18 23 19 1 4 37 44 220

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 41 22 9 7 3 0 60 17 251
2017 Female gender 19 44 20 8 3 4 2 67 12 205

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 44 9 2 2 4 0 87 4 250
2017 Female gender 45 42 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 206
2014 Male gender 45 36 15 2 1 1 0 82 4 252
2014 Female gender 42 39 10 3 1 5 0 85 4 197

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 41 12 3 3 1 0 83 6 251
2017 Female gender 42 41 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 206
2014 Male gender 44 39 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 252
2014 Female gender 40 41 9 4 1 4 0 85 6 197
2011 Male gender 39 42 10 3 2 2 1 84 6 331
2011 Female gender 37 44 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 243

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 40 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 251
2017 Female gender 52 37 9 1 1 0 0 89 1 206
2014 Male gender 51 35 8 3 3 0 0 86 5 250
2014 Female gender 49 40 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 197
2011 Male gender 47 40 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 331
2011 Female gender 46 43 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 243
2008 Male gender 31 46 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 314
2008 Female gender 36 45 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 220

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 36 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 250
2017 Female gender 43 29 19 6 3 0 0 72 8 206
2014 Male gender 38 37 15 6 5 0 0 74 10 252
2014 Female gender 37 40 14 7 2 0 0 77 10 197
2011 Male gender 41 37 12 6 3 0 0 79 8 331
2011 Female gender 43 37 13 3 5 0 0 79 8 243

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 39 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 251
2017 Female gender 42 35 16 3 3 0 0 78 7 206
2014 Male gender 33 40 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 252
2014 Female gender 36 43 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 197
2011 Male gender 37 40 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 331
2011 Female gender 41 41 9 3 4 0 1 83 8 243
2008 Male gender 25 45 17 10 2 0 0 71 12 314
2008 Female gender 34 40 16 8 2 0 0 74 10 220

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 28 15 6 7 3 3 70 14 251
2017 Female gender 45 26 19 5 3 1 0 72 9 206
2014 Male gender 41 31 13 7 4 4 0 75 12 252
2014 Female gender 41 27 15 11 2 4 0 70 14 197
2011 Male gender 46 27 11 8 4 4 1 76 13 331
2011 Female gender 47 21 12 9 5 6 0 72 15 243
2008 Male gender 33 30 16 12 6 3 1 65 18 314
2008 Female gender 38 29 16 9 5 3 0 69 15 220
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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 50 30 248
2017 Female gender 27 46 27 206
2014 Male gender 15 50 35 252
2014 Female gender 19 45 36 197
2011 Male gender 21 57 22 331
2011 Female gender 22 55 24 243

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 13 24 34 19 7 4 47
2017 Female gender 17 33 33 5 8 4 54
2014 Male gender 16 32 23 23 9999 6 37
2014 Female gender 21 26 38 8 9999 6 37
2011 Male gender 23 27 29 11 9999 9 68
2011 Female gender 7 23 43 4 9999 23 51
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Harassment

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

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

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 86 251
2017 Female gender 12 88 206
2014 Male gender 16 84 251
2014 Female gender 17 83 197

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 36
2017 Female gender 45 22
2014 Male gender 41 41
2014 Female gender 64 33

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 64 36
2017 Female gender 36 22
2014 Male gender 66 41
2014 Female gender 45 33

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 22

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 36
2017 Female gender 0 22
2014 Male gender 0 41
2014 Female gender 0 33

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 36

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 22
2014 Male gender 0 41
2014 Female gender 0 33

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 22
2014 Male gender 0 41
2014 Female gender 0 33

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 41 35
2017 Female gender 32 22
2014 Male gender 38 41
2014 Female gender 35 33

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 35
2017 Female gender 54 22
2014 Male gender 37 41
2014 Female gender 35 33

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 47 35
2017 Female gender 52 22
2014 Male gender 55 41
2014 Female gender 43 33

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 35
2017 Female gender 32 22
2014 Male gender 42 41
2014 Female gender 27 33

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 23 35
2017 Female gender 49 22
2014 Male gender 29 41
2014 Female gender 20 33

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 64 35
2017 Female gender 39 22
2014 Male gender 56 41
2014 Female gender 59 33

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 35
2017 Female gender 24 22
2014 Male gender 24 41

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 35
2017 Female gender 0 22
2014 Male gender 0 41

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 35
2014 Male gender 0 41

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 41 35
2017 Female gender 21 22
2014 Male gender 49 41
2014 Female gender 35 33

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 29 35
2014 Male gender 22 41
2014 Female gender 23 33

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 72 35
2017 Female gender 57 22
2014 Male gender 42 41
2014 Female gender 71 33

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 35
2014 Male gender 24 41
2014 Female gender 38 33

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 35
2014 Male gender 13 41
2014 Female gender 15 33

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 35
2017 Female gender 21 22
2014 Male gender 20 41
2014 Female gender 27 33

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 22

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 35
2014 Male gender 34 41
2014 Female gender 17 33

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 16 33
2014 Male gender 12 40

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 33
2014 Male gender 12 40
2014 Female gender 30 30

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 16 33
2014 Female gender 20 30

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 33
2014 Male gender 12 40
2014 Female gender 0 30

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 25 22
2014 Male gender 13 40

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 33
2014 Male gender 13 40

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 33
2014 Male gender 20 40

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 55 33
2017 Female gender 32 22
2014 Male gender 39 40
2014 Female gender 33 30

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 33
2017 Female gender 0 22
2014 Male gender 0 40

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 33
2017 Female gender 54 22
2014 Male gender 45 40
2014 Female gender 39 30

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 22

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 21 33
2014 Male gender 15 40

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 97 3 35
2017 Female gender 95 5 22

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 19 11 7 6 34 9 59 22 250
2017 Female gender 13 13 15 7 3 38 11 51 19 206
2014 Male gender 18 18 14 8 5 31 5 56 21 251
2014 Female gender 13 19 20 9 4 30 7 50 19 197

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 39 13 5 3 9 0 77 9 250
2017 Female gender 26 39 17 6 2 10 1 72 8 206
2014 Male gender 35 39 11 5 4 6 0 79 9 251
2014 Female gender 32 42 14 4 2 5 0 78 7 197
2011 Male gender 33 41 8 6 2 9 1 82 9 330
2011 Female gender 27 40 14 6 3 10 0 74 10 243
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 50 9 7 1 1 8 82 8 251
2017 Female gender 22 46 15 4 3 1 8 75 8 206
2014 Male gender 22 52 15 4 0 1 6 79 5 252
2014 Female gender 23 53 12 5 0 2 5 82 5 197
2011 Male gender 26 47 14 5 2 1 6 78 7 330
2011 Female gender 22 53 10 6 1 1 7 82 8 242
2008 Male gender 25 48 11 9 1 1 5 78 10 314
2008 Female gender 22 47 12 9 2 0 7 75 12 218

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 21 21 6 4 28 8 53 15 250
2017 Female gender 12 17 15 2 2 36 15 60 9 206
2014 Male gender 9 24 24 5 3 27 7 51 12 252
2014 Female gender 9 20 21 4 1 33 12 52 9 197
2011 Male gender 5 16 23 8 5 34 8 38 22 330
2011 Female gender 7 14 20 6 2 37 13 43 16 243

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 42 35 6 1 0 8 8 91 2 251
2017 Female gender 43 33 8 0 1 6 8 89 2 206
2014 Male gender 42 39 7 2 1 5 6 90 3 252
2014 Female gender 44 37 5 1 1 7 4 92 2 197
2011 Male gender 42 32 8 4 1 8 6 85 6 330
2011 Female gender 42 32 8 4 1 6 7 86 5 243
2008 Male gender 35 39 11 2 1 6 5 84 4 314
2008 Female gender 35 33 13 3 1 9 6 80 4 219

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 31 11 2 0 11 7 84 3 251
2017 Female gender 34 34 12 2 1 9 8 81 4 206
2014 Male gender 33 40 8 1 1 12 5 88 2 251
2014 Female gender 32 38 9 1 0 15 4 87 2 197
2011 Male gender 35 33 11 2 1 13 5 82 4 330
2011 Female gender 35 33 11 3 1 10 8 82 5 243
2008 Male gender 33 38 12 6 2 4 5 78 8 312
2008 Female gender 29 39 14 5 3 6 5 76 8 220
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Discrimination

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

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 7 93 251
2017 Female gender 6 94 206
2014 Male gender 5 95 251
2014 Female gender 8 92 196

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 42 12
2014 Male gender 39 13
2014 Female gender 29 17

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 95 18
2017 Female gender 84 12
2014 Male gender 77 13
2014 Female gender 71 17

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 13
2014 Female gender 0 17

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 13
2014 Female gender 0 17

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2014 Female gender 0 17

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2014 Male gender 0 13

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 18
2014 Male gender 38 13
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 18

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 44 12
2014 Female gender 47 16

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 13
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2017 Female gender 0 12

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 13
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 13
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 18
2017 Female gender 40 12
2014 Female gender 40 17

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 13

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 18
2014 Male gender 0 13
2014 Female gender 0 17

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 60 18
2017 Female gender 60 12
2014 Male gender 69 13
2014 Female gender 36 17

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 17
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 12

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 17
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 12
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 12

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 17
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 12
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 66 17
2017 Female gender 41 12
2014 Male gender 49 12
2014 Female gender 49 16

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 17
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Male gender 0 12
2014 Female gender 0 16

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 41 17
2017 Female gender 58 12
2014 Female gender 49 16

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 17
2017 Female gender 0 12

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 94 6 18
2017 Female gender 83 17 12

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 17 17 1 2 37 8 62 7 250
2017 Female gender 14 11 17 3 2 45 8 53 10 206
2014 Male gender 16 18 14 2 2 42 6 66 7 251
2014 Female gender 14 13 14 3 2 46 8 58 10 197

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 37 13 1 2 12 0 82 4 250
2017 Female gender 33 35 13 3 2 12 3 79 5 206
2014 Male gender 33 36 12 3 1 14 1 81 5 251
2014 Female gender 26 34 16 3 2 18 2 75 6 197
2011 Male gender 36 40 12 3 1 7 0 83 5 330
2011 Female gender 31 41 12 3 3 9 0 80 6 243
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 23 12 7 3 2 2 77 11 248
2017 Female gender 42 27 13 8 6 1 4 72 15 206

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 22 29 20 15 0 1 35 36 249
2017 Female gender 12 30 22 19 15 0 2 42 35 206

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 25 27 20 8 0 2 44 28 248
2017 Female gender 17 28 24 18 11 0 3 45 30 205

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 17 31 23 14 0 2 31 37 251
2017 Female gender 16 25 24 17 14 0 4 43 32 205

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 28 33 22 7 6 0 5 64 13 250
2017 Female gender 32 31 15 11 3 0 7 68 16 206

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 27 32 11 4 0 1 52 15 249
2017 Female gender 28 35 23 7 6 0 0 63 13 206

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 33 24 15 6 1 1 54 22 250
2017 Female gender 28 30 26 11 4 0 1 59 15 204

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 16 29 23 21 9 0 1 46 31 250
2017 Female gender 16 40 22 11 10 0 1 56 22 206

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 22 29 28 14 6 0 1 51 20 250
2017 Female gender 23 38 21 9 8 0 2 61 17 206

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 28 27 10 5 1 3 56 16 250
2017 Female gender 28 34 13 13 7 1 4 65 21 206

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 72 19 6 1 1 0 1 91 3 250
2017 Female gender 63 23 9 2 2 0 1 87 4 206

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 74 11 4 3 5 0 3 88 8 250
2017 Female gender 71 13 6 3 2 1 4 88 6 205

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 57 24 11 5 2 0 2 82 7 250
2017 Female gender 54 28 10 4 1 0 3 84 6 205

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 61 16 9 7 4 0 2 79 11 250
2017 Female gender 64 17 6 4 4 0 4 85 9 206

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 60 13 7 2 0 0 18 88 3 250
2017 Female gender 55 10 3 1 0 0 30 93 2 205

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 72 13 6 4 0 1 5 90 4 249
2017 Female gender 70 15 4 1 1 0 9 94 2 205

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 73 11 7 2 3 0 3 87 6 251
2017 Female gender 72 11 4 5 4 0 4 86 9 206

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 29 12 3 0 0 3 84 4 250
2017 Female gender 56 24 13 3 3 0 1 81 5 206

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 23 41 20 6 0 0 32 26 251
2017 Female gender 11 29 38 16 7 0 0 39 23 206

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 4 21 38 22 15 0 1 37 25 251
2017 Female gender 6 19 41 23 12 0 0 34 25 206

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 26 45 14 8 1 5 1 76 9 251
2017 Female gender 33 48 13 3 2 1 0 81 5 205

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 41 19 15 5 1 0 60 21 251
2017 Female gender 22 38 20 14 5 1 0 60 19 205
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 94 250
2017 Female gender 15 85 205
2014 Male gender 7 93 251
2014 Female gender 13 87 197

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 65 35 17
2017 Female gender 87 13 31
2014 Male gender 78 22 18
2014 Female gender 89 11 24

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Female gender 63 18 12 7 0 0 0 80 7 27
2014 Male gender 50 22 7 13 7 0 0 72 21 14
2014 Female gender 72 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 57 18 8 2 3 12 0 64 36 251
2017 Female gender 48 22 11 7 4 4 3 52 48 206

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 80
2017 Female gender 25 91

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 80
2017 Female gender 27 91

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 80
2017 Female gender 13 91

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 80
2017 Female gender 60 91

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 80
2017 Female gender 3 91

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 80
2017 Female gender 34 91

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 19 57 13 6 2 2 80
2017 Female gender 16 50 16 9 5 5 93

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 27 18 3 6 0 15 68 11 80
2017 Female gender 32 21 13 16 1 0 16 63 21 96

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 19 13 16 5 12 6 30 49 25 80
2017 Female gender 8 6 12 8 18 3 46 28 50 96
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