2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 114. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 47 1 10 2 0 0 87 12 97
2017 Female gender 42 48 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 228
2014 Male gender 31 52 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 102
2014 Female gender 48 42 2 7 1 0 0 90 8 233
2011 Male gender 43 45 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 99
2011 Female gender 49 43 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 244
2008 Male gender 39 53 1 3 3 0 0 92 7 87
2008 Female gender 47 45 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 200

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 63 29 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 96
2017 Female gender 74 16 4 3 2 0 0 90 5 227
2014 Male gender 66 20 5 3 4 0 2 88 7 102
2014 Female gender 78 18 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 233
2011 Male gender 68 23 2 3 3 0 1 92 6 99
2011 Female gender 78 18 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 244
2008 Male gender 62 18 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 87
2008 Female gender 74 19 3 3 1 0 1 94 3 198

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 63 19 5 5 7 0 0 82 12 96
2017 Female gender 57 22 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 228
2014 Male gender 55 18 8 12 7 0 1 73 19 102
2014 Female gender 62 22 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 233
2011 Male gender 60 21 3 8 7 0 0 82 15 99
2011 Female gender 62 24 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 243
2008 Male gender 63 14 6 7 10 0 0 77 17 86
2008 Female gender 55 25 8 9 4 0 1 80 13 198

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 54 30 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 96
2017 Female gender 47 37 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 228
2014 Male gender 54 31 7 5 4 0 0 85 9 102
2014 Female gender 57 30 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 233
2011 Male gender 48 32 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 98
2011 Female gender 45 36 7 9 3 0 0 82 12 243

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 43 11 11 3 0 0 76 14 96
2017 Female gender 30 39 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 228
2014 Male gender 30 50 10 9 1 0 0 80 10 102
2014 Female gender 35 39 13 10 2 0 0 74 12 233
2011 Male gender 34 42 8 6 8 0 2 78 14 99
2011 Female gender 40 39 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 243
2008 Male gender 35 40 6 13 6 1 0 76 18 88
2008 Female gender 29 43 9 12 3 0 1 74 16 201

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 39 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 97
2017 Female gender 35 44 9 9 3 0 0 80 11 227
2014 Male gender 42 43 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 102
2014 Female gender 38 43 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 233
2011 Male gender 50 22 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 99
2011 Female gender 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 244
2008 Male gender 38 41 10 6 5 0 0 79 10 87
2008 Female gender 33 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 201

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 57 32 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 97
2017 Female gender 45 40 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 226
2014 Male gender 58 27 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 102
2014 Female gender 45 42 9 4 1 0 0 87 5 233
2011 Male gender 47 34 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 99
2011 Female gender 47 35 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 244
2008 Male gender 56 27 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 88
2008 Female gender 45 42 5 6 1 0 0 87 8 201

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 67 28 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 97
2017 Female gender 46 38 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 224
2014 Male gender 61 30 7 0 1 1 0 92 1 102
2014 Female gender 57 35 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 232

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 55 28 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 97
2017 Female gender 44 32 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 227
2014 Male gender 50 31 11 6 1 0 2 82 7 101
2014 Female gender 49 31 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 232
2011 Male gender 43 33 11 9 2 0 1 77 12 99
2011 Female gender 44 35 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 244

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 25 9 7 5 0 21 73 15 97
2017 Female gender 30 24 6 10 11 1 17 66 26 226
2014 Male gender 36 22 17 10 5 3 9 65 16 102
2014 Female gender 29 22 8 11 11 3 14 63 27 233
2011 Male gender 25 21 9 12 16 1 16 56 33 99
2011 Female gender 19 23 10 14 18 1 16 50 38 244
2008 Male gender 38 18 8 10 7 2 17 69 21 88
2008 Female gender 29 25 7 11 8 2 20 68 23 200

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 37 49 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 97
2017 Female gender 26 48 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 228
2014 Male gender 34 48 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 102
2014 Female gender 36 44 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 233
2011 Male gender 37 39 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 99
2011 Female gender 33 42 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 244
2008 Male gender 32 51 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 87
2008 Female gender 34 43 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 199

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 37 14 8 1 0 0 77 9 97
2017 Female gender 29 43 12 11 5 0 0 71 16 228
2014 Male gender 38 41 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 102
2014 Female gender 31 35 14 15 5 0 0 66 20 231
2011 Male gender 36 39 8 9 8 0 0 75 17 98
2011 Female gender 34 38 13 9 6 0 0 72 16 244

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 45 9 14 1 0 0 76 15 97
2017 Female gender 26 44 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 228

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 44 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 97
2017 Female gender 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 228
2014 Male gender 50 38 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 102
2014 Female gender 45 38 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 233
2011 Male gender 48 43 3 2 4 0 0 91 6 98
2011 Female gender 43 41 9 5 1 0 0 84 7 244
2008 Male gender 53 37 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 87
2008 Female gender 49 40 5 6 2 0 0 89 7 200

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 40 15 6 1 0 0 78 7 97
2017 Female gender 26 44 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 228

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 37 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 96
2017 Female gender 45 40 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 228
2014 Male gender 58 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 101
2014 Female gender 69 23 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 233
2011 Male gender 63 30 6 0 0 1 0 94 0 98
2011 Female gender 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 90 4 243

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 42 42 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 96
2017 Female gender 28 46 14 9 3 0 0 73 12 228
2014 Male gender 27 50 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 102
2014 Female gender 28 40 16 12 4 0 0 68 16 233
2011 Male gender 35 44 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 99
2011 Female gender 35 38 10 12 5 0 0 74 17 242

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 37 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 96
2017 Female gender 35 39 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 228
2014 Male gender 42 40 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 102
2014 Female gender 37 35 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 233

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 33 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 96
2017 Female gender 31 44 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 228
2014 Male gender 46 32 13 7 3 0 0 78 10 102
2014 Female gender 38 39 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 233
2011 Male gender 42 37 10 7 2 1 0 80 9 99
2011 Female gender 40 38 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 242

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 45 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 96
2017 Female gender 35 45 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 227
2014 Male gender 47 41 3 5 4 0 0 88 9 102
2014 Female gender 42 41 9 6 2 1 0 84 8 233
2011 Male gender 39 37 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 99
2011 Female gender 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 243
2008 Male gender 42 44 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 88
2008 Female gender 40 45 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 200

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 27 45 14 11 1 1 1 73 13 97
2017 Female gender 28 33 22 10 6 0 0 62 17 228
2014 Male gender 35 39 16 7 4 0 0 74 11 102
2014 Female gender 31 35 18 10 5 0 2 67 15 233
2011 Male gender 40 36 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 99
2011 Female gender 36 30 22 8 5 0 0 66 12 243
2008 Male gender 34 27 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 88
2008 Female gender 30 34 20 13 4 0 0 64 17 200

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 10 38 35 7 6 0 5 13 50 97
2017 Female gender 19 39 27 8 4 0 2 13 59 225
2014 Male gender 4 30 42 21 3 0 0 24 34 102
2014 Female gender 9 28 36 15 9 0 3 25 38 233
2011 Male gender 14 20 25 30 8 0 3 39 35 99
2011 Female gender 11 22 44 16 5 0 2 21 34 243
2008 Male gender 14 18 39 15 13 0 2 28 33 88
2008 Female gender 8 27 39 16 5 0 4 22 37 201

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 13 30 36 7 8 3 4 16 46 96
2017 Female gender 24 30 26 9 6 1 3 17 56 226
2014 Male gender 4 27 39 19 12 0 0 31 31 101
2014 Female gender 12 21 27 24 11 1 4 37 35 233
2011 Male gender 12 15 24 28 16 0 4 46 29 99
2011 Female gender 9 18 32 27 12 0 3 40 27 243
2008 Male gender 6 20 28 26 16 1 3 45 27 87
2008 Female gender 10 21 34 19 12 3 4 32 32 200

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 2 31 31 18 9 4 5 30 36 96
2017 Female gender 15 23 36 21 3 0 2 24 39 227
2014 Male gender 10 23 40 19 7 1 0 26 33 100
2014 Female gender 9 24 37 18 6 1 6 26 35 233
2011 Male gender 13 15 40 15 11 1 5 28 30 99
2011 Female gender 14 24 34 17 8 1 2 26 39 242
2008 Male gender 16 25 23 22 13 0 2 35 42 88
2008 Female gender 12 26 35 18 3 1 5 22 41 199

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 2 24 36 23 11 0 5 36 27 95
2017 Female gender 12 18 46 18 4 0 2 23 31 224
2014 Male gender 6 14 38 32 10 0 0 42 20 101
2014 Female gender 6 18 34 29 11 0 2 41 24 230
2011 Male gender 3 11 30 32 19 1 3 54 15 98
2011 Female gender 7 15 40 27 10 0 2 38 22 238
2008 Male gender 8 15 28 32 15 0 2 48 23 88
2008 Female gender 8 21 36 25 7 1 3 33 30 199

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 7 20 36 18 9 7 3 30 30 97
2017 Female gender 15 25 33 16 7 0 5 24 41 226
2014 Male gender 6 23 33 25 13 0 1 38 29 101
2014 Female gender 12 23 33 18 10 0 3 29 37 231
2011 Male gender 14 26 26 24 8 0 2 33 41 99
2011 Female gender 16 24 29 21 6 0 3 29 41 243
2008 Male gender 14 27 22 17 17 0 3 35 42 88
2008 Female gender 17 23 29 18 9 1 3 28 42 200

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 7 23 29 16 12 6 7 32 35 97
2017 Female gender 12 22 34 22 7 1 3 30 35 226
2014 Male gender 3 16 30 26 20 2 4 49 20 101
2014 Female gender 8 11 30 29 14 0 6 46 21 233
2011 Male gender 4 16 26 29 17 1 7 50 22 99
2011 Female gender 14 20 29 22 11 1 4 34 36 243
2008 Male gender 13 22 20 28 11 1 5 42 36 88
2008 Female gender 23 33 20 14 4 2 6 19 60 200

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 19 41 12 13 1 7 28 28 95
2017 Female gender 14 24 33 20 6 1 2 27 39 226
2014 Male gender 6 13 46 21 11 1 2 33 19 101
2014 Female gender 6 19 39 21 8 2 5 31 27 233
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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 67 15 2 13 2 0 1 83 15 97
2017 Female gender 68 20 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 228
2014 Male gender 63 15 6 6 8 1 1 80 14 102
2014 Female gender 75 15 3 3 4 0 0 89 8 233
2011 Male gender 65 17 5 8 4 0 1 82 12 99
2011 Female gender 73 14 4 8 1 0 0 87 10 243
2008 Male gender 61 14 1 14 10 0 0 75 24 88
2008 Female gender 68 15 6 7 4 1 2 84 10 200

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 31 10 5 1 6 1 83 7 96
2017 Female gender 30 35 14 8 8 3 2 69 17 228
2014 Male gender 36 30 14 7 4 5 4 73 12 102
2014 Female gender 34 27 14 11 8 3 3 66 20 232

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 64 29 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 97
2017 Female gender 43 34 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 228
2014 Male gender 53 24 11 4 6 3 0 79 10 102
2014 Female gender 47 32 7 7 5 1 0 80 12 233

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 35 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 97
2017 Female gender 40 38 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 228
2014 Male gender 41 42 9 3 2 2 1 86 5 102
2014 Female gender 39 41 8 10 0 1 0 82 10 233
2011 Male gender 42 36 9 5 2 3 2 83 7 99
2011 Female gender 43 31 11 8 4 1 2 77 12 244
2008 Male gender 42 45 5 6 2 0 0 88 8 88
2008 Female gender 40 34 10 7 3 2 2 78 12 201

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 37 35 5 10 2 10 1 81 13 96
2017 Female gender 33 27 13 13 8 5 0 64 22 228
2014 Male gender 31 28 15 8 5 13 1 68 15 102
2014 Female gender 34 27 15 11 8 6 0 64 19 233
2011 Male gender 37 32 12 4 4 10 1 77 9 98
2011 Female gender 40 25 11 11 7 4 2 69 19 243
2008 Male gender 43 33 5 9 1 8 1 84 11 88
2008 Female gender 38 27 10 8 7 7 2 72 17 201

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 35 15 6 4 24 3 67 13 96
2017 Female gender 18 18 17 16 10 17 5 46 33 228
2014 Male gender 15 23 22 9 4 26 2 52 17 102
2014 Female gender 14 25 17 17 10 14 3 47 33 233

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 68 28 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 96
2017 Female gender 53 34 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 228
2014 Male gender 54 35 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 102
2014 Female gender 51 37 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 233
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 44 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 97
2017 Female gender 39 38 10 9 5 0 0 77 14 228
2014 Male gender 50 36 9 1 4 0 0 86 5 102
2014 Female gender 44 36 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 232
2011 Male gender 38 40 7 8 6 1 0 79 14 99
2011 Female gender 42 37 9 9 3 0 0 80 12 243
2008 Male gender 36 40 7 9 8 0 0 76 17 88
2008 Female gender 42 30 10 10 6 1 0 73 16 201

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 52 34 6 4 0 2 2 89 4 97
2017 Female gender 45 32 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 228
2014 Male gender 50 33 7 5 2 2 1 86 7 102
2014 Female gender 50 28 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 233
2011 Male gender 50 31 7 4 4 3 0 84 9 99
2011 Female gender 53 23 12 5 5 2 1 78 10 244
2008 Male gender 52 33 8 2 3 1 0 86 6 88
2008 Female gender 49 25 8 6 6 5 0 78 13 201

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 39 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 97
2017 Female gender 40 35 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 228
2014 Male gender 49 34 6 4 7 0 0 83 11 102
2014 Female gender 49 31 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 233
2011 Male gender 46 32 7 8 5 1 0 79 13 99
2011 Female gender 46 30 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 242
2008 Male gender 52 31 6 7 5 0 0 83 11 88
2008 Female gender 44 27 9 13 5 0 0 71 19 201

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 78 14 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 96
2017 Female gender 80 10 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 226
2014 Male gender 77 11 5 7 0 0 1 88 7 102
2014 Female gender 84 10 3 2 2 0 0 94 3 233
2011 Male gender 81 10 3 2 2 1 1 93 4 99
2011 Female gender 80 13 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 243
2008 Male gender 76 6 3 8 7 0 0 82 15 88
2008 Female gender 79 13 1 3 2 0 1 93 6 201

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 71 18 5 1 1 1 3 93 2 97
2017 Female gender 67 20 4 3 3 2 1 90 6 227
2014 Male gender 63 17 10 1 2 6 1 86 3 102
2014 Female gender 61 19 7 5 3 2 4 85 8 233
2011 Male gender 48 26 6 6 7 3 3 79 14 99
2011 Female gender 52 25 4 9 7 1 2 79 17 243

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 72 20 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 97
2017 Female gender 55 27 9 4 4 1 0 83 9 228

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 63 28 5 3 0 1 0 92 3 97
2017 Female gender 57 26 10 3 3 1 0 83 7 228

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 61 26 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 97
2017 Female gender 47 30 8 9 5 0 0 78 13 228
2014 Male gender 56 28 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 102
2014 Female gender 54 26 9 6 4 1 0 81 9 233
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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 28 30 12 10 0 6 13 73 12 31
2017 Female gender 32 39 12 6 0 4 6 79 7 49
2014 Male gender 36 43 15 0 3 0 3 81 4 28
2014 Female gender 33 40 11 3 2 3 9 82 5 63

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 40 32 14 6 1 8 0 77 7 97
2017 Female gender 25 36 16 13 5 5 0 64 19 228
2014 Male gender 28 37 14 3 5 13 0 75 9 102
2014 Female gender 29 40 15 9 2 5 0 73 12 233
2011 Male gender 24 30 17 12 9 8 0 59 23 98
2011 Female gender 23 34 20 11 7 6 0 61 18 244

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 24 36 21 14 3 1 0 61 17 97
2017 Female gender 22 31 20 19 6 2 0 53 26 228
2014 Male gender 26 43 16 10 3 3 0 71 13 102
2014 Female gender 26 39 15 10 8 3 0 67 18 233
2011 Male gender 28 36 13 9 12 1 0 65 22 98
2011 Female gender 23 36 15 15 9 1 1 59 25 242
2008 Male gender 23 40 17 14 3 2 1 65 18 88
2008 Female gender 22 37 19 11 9 3 0 60 20 199

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 18 30 23 19 6 5 0 50 26 97
2017 Female gender 18 24 21 24 10 3 0 43 35 228
2014 Male gender 15 42 20 15 4 5 0 60 20 102
2014 Female gender 18 38 24 12 6 3 0 57 18 233
2011 Male gender 15 41 20 11 10 3 0 58 21 98
2011 Female gender 13 47 16 15 6 2 0 62 21 243
2008 Male gender 13 38 15 24 6 6 0 53 31 88
2008 Female gender 8 36 16 24 8 7 0 48 35 201

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 23 34 18 15 2 7 1 62 19 97
2017 Female gender 20 29 21 16 10 4 0 50 28 227
2014 Male gender 21 34 20 8 6 10 1 62 15 102
2014 Female gender 23 35 18 13 6 5 0 61 20 233
2011 Male gender 23 31 17 14 10 4 0 57 25 98
2011 Female gender 21 37 14 14 10 3 0 60 25 243
2008 Male gender 13 36 18 17 7 9 0 54 26 88
2008 Female gender 17 30 19 15 10 8 0 52 28 201

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 16 36 20 18 7 3 0 54 26 97
2017 Female gender 14 28 21 26 9 2 0 43 36 226
2014 Male gender 15 39 19 19 6 2 0 55 26 102
2014 Female gender 17 43 14 16 7 2 0 62 24 233
2011 Male gender 15 36 17 14 15 2 0 52 30 97
2011 Female gender 12 40 12 22 12 2 0 53 35 243
2008 Male gender 11 42 17 22 7 1 0 54 29 88
2008 Female gender 11 33 11 32 14 2 0 44 46 200
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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 32 41 8 13 5 1 0 73 19 97
2017 Female gender 21 39 21 15 4 0 0 60 19 226
2014 Male gender 29 46 13 10 2 0 0 76 12 102
2014 Female gender 29 44 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 233
2011 Male gender 35 41 10 5 7 1 0 77 12 99
2011 Female gender 33 46 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 243

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 55 35 6 3 0 2 0 91 3 97
2017 Female gender 39 44 11 3 0 3 0 86 3 226
2014 Male gender 48 36 9 3 1 3 0 87 4 102
2014 Female gender 44 39 8 5 0 3 0 86 6 233
2011 Male gender 50 29 11 4 3 3 0 81 7 99
2011 Female gender 47 33 12 2 1 3 1 84 4 244

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 39 38 12 5 1 3 2 81 6 97
2017 Female gender 32 44 9 8 5 2 0 78 13 226
2014 Male gender 39 37 8 8 3 4 1 80 11 102
2014 Female gender 34 34 17 8 3 3 0 70 12 233
2011 Male gender 37 36 8 10 4 3 1 77 15 98
2011 Female gender 42 33 10 7 5 3 1 78 12 241
2008 Male gender 25 45 7 9 7 6 1 76 17 88
2008 Female gender 27 36 11 12 7 4 2 68 20 201

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 29 35 25 8 0 2 1 66 8 97
2017 Female gender 25 38 19 9 3 6 0 67 13 225
2014 Male gender 22 39 19 7 4 8 2 67 12 102
2014 Female gender 22 31 23 11 5 7 1 58 17 233
2011 Male gender 14 39 25 6 10 4 1 57 18 97
2011 Female gender 28 37 19 9 2 4 0 68 13 242

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 23 16 13 4 22 4 55 23 97
2017 Female gender 13 19 23 13 15 13 4 38 33 226
2014 Male gender 19 18 18 10 12 20 5 48 28 102
2014 Female gender 14 20 13 17 19 13 4 42 43 233
2011 Male gender 11 28 18 10 13 16 3 48 29 98
2011 Female gender 14 20 18 17 17 10 4 40 39 244

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 59 24 4 8 5 0 0 83 13 97
2017 Female gender 55 24 11 5 2 0 1 81 8 228
2014 Male gender 53 22 13 6 6 0 1 75 12 102
2014 Female gender 64 20 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 233

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 55 34 1 5 1 5 0 93 6 97
2017 Female gender 67 23 5 3 0 1 1 91 4 228
2014 Male gender 74 19 5 1 1 1 0 93 2 102
2014 Female gender 75 19 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 232
2011 Male gender 72 18 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 98
2011 Female gender 75 17 3 3 0 1 0 93 4 244
2008 Male gender 67 18 3 0 3 3 5 93 4 88
2008 Female gender 69 24 3 1 0 0 2 95 2 201

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 32 34 15 15 2 2 0 67 18 97
2017 Female gender 24 33 16 17 8 1 0 57 26 226
2014 Male gender 27 42 17 5 6 3 0 72 11 102
2014 Female gender 28 39 12 13 6 2 0 68 20 233
2011 Male gender 33 35 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 99
2011 Female gender 36 33 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 244
2008 Male gender 31 39 15 7 8 1 0 70 15 88
2008 Female gender 27 37 16 14 6 1 2 65 19 200

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 26 34 16 13 7 3 1 63 21 97
2017 Female gender 20 26 15 20 16 2 1 47 37 228
2014 Male gender 13 29 20 17 17 4 1 43 36 102
2014 Female gender 14 25 16 24 14 2 4 41 41 233
2011 Male gender 16 31 12 15 21 2 3 49 38 98
2011 Female gender 16 30 18 16 16 2 2 48 33 244
2008 Male gender 20 32 16 16 14 0 2 53 30 88
2008 Female gender 14 34 16 19 15 3 1 49 34 200

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 48 13 5 1 4 0 81 6 97
2017 Female gender 27 40 19 8 3 3 0 69 11 227

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 41 43 9 3 1 4 0 87 4 97
2017 Female gender 42 38 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 228
2014 Male gender 48 27 12 5 0 8 0 82 5 102
2014 Female gender 47 31 15 3 0 4 0 81 3 233

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 57 31 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 97
2017 Female gender 39 44 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 228
2014 Male gender 46 38 7 2 1 6 0 90 3 102
2014 Female gender 48 34 13 3 2 1 0 83 4 233
2011 Male gender 37 49 4 5 1 4 0 89 7 98
2011 Female gender 43 36 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 242

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 54 39 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 97
2017 Female gender 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 227
2014 Male gender 56 33 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 102
2014 Female gender 56 35 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 233
2011 Male gender 43 38 8 7 2 1 0 82 10 98
2011 Female gender 50 39 5 4 2 0 0 89 7 243
2008 Male gender 49 40 7 1 3 0 0 89 5 88
2008 Female gender 45 39 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 201

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 44 31 18 4 1 0 1 76 5 97
2017 Female gender 32 34 18 10 7 0 0 66 16 228
2014 Male gender 50 32 12 1 3 2 0 84 4 102
2014 Female gender 45 34 12 4 5 0 0 79 8 233
2011 Male gender 45 33 11 5 4 1 0 79 9 99
2011 Female gender 43 35 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 244

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 38 40 16 4 1 0 0 79 5 96
2017 Female gender 30 37 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 227
2014 Male gender 47 37 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 101
2014 Female gender 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 233
2011 Male gender 41 38 9 3 6 2 0 81 9 99
2011 Female gender 41 39 11 5 4 0 0 81 9 243
2008 Male gender 36 41 16 3 3 0 0 77 7 88
2008 Female gender 36 42 11 7 5 1 0 78 12 200

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 34 33 20 11 0 2 0 68 11 96
2017 Female gender 30 25 22 14 8 1 0 55 22 228
2014 Male gender 39 32 14 5 4 4 1 76 9 102
2014 Female gender 38 30 16 7 6 3 0 70 14 233
2011 Male gender 42 24 15 10 7 1 0 67 18 99
2011 Female gender 42 23 12 9 9 4 0 68 19 243
2008 Male gender 33 28 17 11 7 3 0 64 19 88
2008 Female gender 32 27 14 14 5 6 0 63 21 201
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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 17 35 49 97
2017 Female gender 25 32 43 227
2014 Male gender 32 38 29 102
2014 Female gender 26 39 35 233
2011 Male gender 37 32 30 99
2011 Female gender 23 47 30 244

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 0 35 65 0 0 0 17
2017 Female gender 9 35 52 2 2 0 55
2014 Male gender 6 43 42 9 9999 0 33
2014 Female gender 10 29 41 11 9999 10 61
2011 Male gender 3 27 54 14 9999 3 37
2011 Female gender 2 28 45 9 9999 16 56
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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 8 92 97
2017 Female gender 17 83 226
2014 Male gender 12 88 102
2014 Female gender 18 82 231

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 49 40
2014 Male gender 47 11
2014 Female gender 54 41

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 63 40
2014 Male gender 62 11
2014 Female gender 56 41

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 Female gender 0 40
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 0 41

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 40
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 0 41

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 40 40
2014 Female gender 43 41

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 35 40
2014 Female gender 36 41

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 35 40
2014 Female gender 34 41

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 25 40
2014 Female gender 31 41

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 35 40
2014 Female gender 27 41

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 60 40
2014 Male gender 56 11
2014 Female gender 71 41

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 24 40
2014 Female gender 27 41

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 40
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 0 41

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 32 40
2014 Female gender 32 41

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 18 40
2014 Female gender 29 41

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 18 40
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 14 41

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 Female gender 65 40
2014 Female gender 61 41

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 Female gender 40 40
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 27 41

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 Female gender 37 40
2014 Female gender 41 41

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 Female gender 0 40
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 0 41

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 15 40
2014 Male gender 82 11
2014 Female gender 17 41

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 15 39
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 14 41

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 18 39
2014 Female gender 12 41

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 Female gender 13 39

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 13 39
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 0 41

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 13 39
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 14 41

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 13 39
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 14 41

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 18 39
2014 Male gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 12 41

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 13 39

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 Female gender 23 39
2014 Female gender 29 41

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 Female gender 43 39
2014 Female gender 41 41

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 Female gender 46 39
2014 Male gender 63 11
2014 Female gender 49 41

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 39

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 Female gender 93 7 40

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 22 19 7 2 1 37 13 80 6 97
2017 Female gender 12 17 19 5 5 30 12 51 17 228
2014 Male gender 10 19 14 3 3 38 13 59 12 102
2014 Female gender 15 15 19 10 5 31 5 47 24 233

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 39 41 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 96
2017 Female gender 27 32 21 6 3 8 2 66 11 227
2014 Male gender 27 39 15 3 2 13 2 76 6 102
2014 Female gender 28 32 20 5 3 11 1 68 9 233
2011 Male gender 43 37 8 7 1 4 0 83 8 99
2011 Female gender 41 33 14 8 1 3 0 76 9 243
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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 13 20 11 5 0 3 49 67 10 97
2017 Female gender 9 17 8 4 2 5 55 66 15 227
2014 Male gender 5 19 13 2 2 5 55 59 10 102
2014 Female gender 9 18 10 4 2 2 55 64 14 233
2011 Male gender 14 20 8 4 6 1 47 65 19 99
2011 Female gender 9 19 7 4 2 4 54 69 14 244
2008 Male gender 13 26 5 7 8 7 35 67 25 88
2008 Female gender 9 27 7 6 0 4 45 72 14 201

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 4 2 7 3 0 8 76 37 19 97
2017 Female gender 4 5 9 0 0 13 69 47 5 225
2014 Male gender 1 2 8 0 0 15 75 28 0 102
2014 Female gender 2 5 9 1 0 9 73 42 5 233
2011 Male gender 3 5 10 1 0 12 69 42 7 99
2011 Female gender 4 4 9 1 2 12 68 38 14 244

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 19 11 8 1 0 11 51 77 3 97
2017 Female gender 13 12 6 0 1 12 57 78 4 227
2014 Male gender 9 11 8 2 0 13 58 67 7 102
2014 Female gender 12 13 7 1 1 10 56 74 5 233
2011 Male gender 20 13 6 1 1 7 52 81 5 99
2011 Female gender 10 9 9 2 2 10 58 61 10 243
2008 Male gender 20 18 10 0 2 15 34 75 5 87
2008 Female gender 18 16 6 4 0 11 45 78 9 202

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 14 8 10 1 0 16 51 67 3 96
2017 Female gender 12 10 8 0 0 13 57 74 0 225
2014 Male gender 7 11 10 3 1 11 58 56 13 102
2014 Female gender 13 12 8 0 1 10 55 74 2 233
2011 Male gender 18 13 9 0 0 9 51 78 0 99
2011 Female gender 8 10 10 2 2 11 57 56 12 242
2008 Male gender 23 14 8 1 3 11 40 74 9 88
2008 Female gender 21 15 8 3 2 9 44 74 11 200
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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 Female gender 7 93 227
2014 Female gender 5 95 233

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 53 16

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 76 16
2014 Female gender 100 12

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 16
2014 Female gender 0 12

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 Female gender 0 16
2014 Female gender 0 12

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 16
2014 Female gender 0 12

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 16

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 16
2014 Female gender 0 12

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 Female gender 0 16

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 16

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 47 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 Female gender 0 16

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 16
2014 Female gender 0 12

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 41 16

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 36 16

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 16
2014 Female gender 0 12

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 53 16
2014 Female gender 50 12

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 Female gender 0 15

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

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 15

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 48 15

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 Female gender 54 15
2014 Female gender 59 12

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15
2014 Female gender 0 12

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 Female gender 73 15
2014 Female gender 50 12

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 Female gender 0 15

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 Female gender 83 17 16

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 14 14 11 1 0 47 13 70 2 96
2017 Female gender 16 12 14 3 3 42 11 59 11 226
2014 Male gender 8 13 16 2 0 53 9 54 5 102
2014 Female gender 14 13 18 1 1 44 8 56 5 233

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 36 30 11 2 0 19 2 83 3 97
2017 Female gender 27 28 17 3 2 18 3 71 7 228
2014 Male gender 29 33 11 1 0 23 3 84 1 102
2014 Female gender 27 27 16 2 1 24 3 74 4 232
2011 Male gender 37 40 11 1 1 10 0 85 2 99
2011 Female gender 42 33 12 3 2 8 0 82 5 242
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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 58 26 9 2 2 0 3 87 4 97
2017 Female gender 51 25 11 5 5 0 2 78 11 226

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 14 36 25 15 9 0 0 51 24 97
2017 Female gender 15 22 26 18 18 0 0 37 36 228

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 17 35 32 9 7 0 0 52 16 97
2017 Female gender 16 26 27 18 13 0 0 42 31 228

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 16 36 26 12 10 0 0 52 22 97
2017 Female gender 18 20 25 18 19 0 0 38 37 227

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 39 30 20 5 4 0 2 70 9 97
2017 Female gender 33 25 16 13 10 0 3 59 24 228

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 41 29 23 3 4 0 0 70 7 97
2017 Female gender 28 22 22 16 12 0 0 50 28 226

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 33 36 22 8 1 0 0 69 9 97
2017 Female gender 24 36 22 12 7 0 0 59 19 226

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 14 39 22 17 7 0 0 54 24 97
2017 Female gender 12 24 23 25 16 0 0 37 41 226

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 24 34 26 12 2 0 1 59 14 97
2017 Female gender 19 27 24 19 10 0 0 46 30 226

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 40 17 8 2 0 1 73 10 96
2017 Female gender 36 27 16 11 9 0 0 63 20 226

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 77 11 10 0 0 0 2 90 0 97
2017 Female gender 61 20 11 3 2 0 3 83 6 227

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 87 7 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 97
2017 Female gender 71 13 4 4 3 1 3 88 8 228

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 76 16 7 0 1 0 0 92 1 97
2017 Female gender 50 30 13 3 2 0 3 82 4 227

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 76 17 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 97
2017 Female gender 55 21 11 5 5 0 2 78 11 227

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 72 10 2 0 0 0 15 97 0 97
2017 Female gender 52 14 7 1 1 0 24 88 3 228

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 80 12 4 1 1 0 2 94 2 96
2017 Female gender 71 13 9 1 0 0 7 90 1 227

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 71 14 8 2 5 0 1 85 7 97
2017 Female gender 57 21 10 6 4 0 2 80 10 228

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 61 23 10 5 0 0 1 85 5 97
2017 Female gender 54 25 13 2 3 0 2 81 6 228

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 34 35 15 3 1 0 46 18 97
2017 Female gender 9 28 37 20 7 0 0 36 27 228

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 5 20 32 25 15 3 0 41 26 96
2017 Female gender 10 25 33 24 7 0 0 31 36 227

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 56 36 6 1 0 1 0 93 1 96
2017 Female gender 45 38 11 2 3 0 0 84 5 227

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 27 43 12 14 2 2 0 71 16 97
2017 Female gender 18 36 14 17 15 1 0 54 32 228
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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 14 86 97
2017 Female gender 15 85 228
2014 Male gender 13 87 102
2014 Female gender 13 87 233

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 79 21 12
2017 Female gender 86 14 33
2014 Male gender 55 45 13
2014 Female gender 91 9 32

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 Female gender 55 29 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 28
2014 Female gender 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 29
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 65 23 4 3 3 2 0 67 33 97
2017 Female gender 60 25 8 1 3 1 3 63 37 228

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 27 31
2017 Female gender 31 83

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 27 31
2017 Female gender 24 83

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 6 31
2017 Female gender 15 83

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 24 31
2017 Female gender 36 83

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 7 31
2017 Female gender 7 83

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 31
2017 Female gender 26 83

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 25 64 3 0 0 8 31
2017 Female gender 12 68 12 4 3 1 82

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 37 34 6 12 8 0 3 73 21 31
2017 Female gender 52 20 10 8 2 1 7 78 12 84

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 13 6 15 17 3 6 40 35 37 31
2017 Female gender 6 8 8 12 10 12 44 33 49 84
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