2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 103. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PE

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 PE 32 54 1 8 4 0 0 86 13 70
2017 PE-03 40 30 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2017 PE-04 48 42 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 PE-05 6 81 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2014 PE 33 44 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 80
2014 PE-03 21 59 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 19
2014 PE-04 40 37 3 20 0 0 0 77 20 30
2014 PE-05 51 35 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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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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 PE 65 31 0 1 3 0 0 96 4 70
2017 PE-03 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 PE-05 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2014 PE 61 31 1 5 1 0 0 92 6 80
2014 PE-03 47 37 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2014 PE-04 63 27 0 7 3 0 0 90 10 30
2014 PE-05 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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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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 PE 46 31 3 15 6 0 0 77 20 69
2017 PE-03 50 10 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2017 PE-04 61 24 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 19
2017 PE-05 37 44 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 15
2014 PE 40 30 11 13 6 0 0 70 19 80
2014 PE-03 37 27 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19
2014 PE-04 36 37 7 17 3 0 0 73 20 30
2014 PE-05 50 35 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 14

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 PE 32 35 11 12 10 0 0 67 22 70
2017 PE-03 40 20 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2017 PE-04 39 24 19 5 13 0 0 63 18 20
2017 PE-05 19 42 13 19 8 0 0 61 26 15
2014 PE 25 15 10 19 31 0 0 40 50 80
2014 PE-03 27 15 5 32 21 0 0 42 53 19
2014 PE-04 27 17 10 10 37 0 0 43 46 30
2014 PE-05 36 21 14 15 14 0 0 57 29 14

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my 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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 28 48 13 7 1 0 3 79 9 70
2017 PE-03 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 34 52 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2017 PE-05 25 49 13 0 6 0 6 80 6 15
2014 PE 21 47 20 9 2 0 1 69 11 80
2014 PE-03 10 53 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 19
2014 PE-04 23 43 20 7 3 0 3 69 10 30
2014 PE-05 44 42 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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

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 PE 46 38 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 70
2017 PE-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE-04 58 24 5 0 13 0 0 82 13 20
2017 PE-05 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2014 PE 31 35 17 13 3 0 1 67 15 80
2014 PE-03 31 32 31 5 0 0 0 63 5 19
2014 PE-04 36 37 10 13 3 0 0 73 17 30
2014 PE-05 44 27 14 15 0 0 0 71 15 14

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

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 PE 51 38 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 70
2017 PE-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 PE-04 58 24 5 0 13 0 0 82 13 20
2017 PE-05 68 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2014 PE 40 40 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 80
2014 PE-03 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2014 PE-04 53 30 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2014 PE-05 50 35 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 14

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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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 PE 50 40 8 1 0 0 0 90 1 70
2017 PE-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 PE-04 53 37 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 PE-05 52 42 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2014 PE 45 33 14 5 2 1 0 78 8 79
2014 PE-03 44 28 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2014 PE-04 46 40 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2014 PE-05 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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

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 PE 43 40 12 1 3 0 0 83 4 70
2017 PE-03 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE-04 63 23 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2017 PE-05 51 43 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2014 PE 47 29 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 79
2014 PE-03 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 PE-04 45 24 17 7 7 0 0 69 14 29
2014 PE-05 57 22 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

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 PE 34 10 18 15 10 3 10 50 29 68
2017 PE-03 40 0 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
2017 PE-04 58 14 5 8 0 5 10 85 10 20
2017 PE-05 29 6 19 13 12 0 20 45 32 15
2014 PE 21 24 21 9 9 1 15 54 21 80
2014 PE-03 27 5 31 11 5 0 21 40 20 19
2014 PE-04 23 30 23 7 0 0 17 64 8 30
2014 PE-05 21 35 21 0 14 0 8 62 15 14

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my 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 PE 39 43 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 70
2017 PE-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE-04 44 29 5 14 8 0 0 72 23 20
2017 PE-05 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2014 PE 16 48 16 15 4 0 0 65 19 80
2014 PE-03 16 47 11 26 0 0 0 63 26 19
2014 PE-04 16 54 10 13 7 0 0 70 20 30
2014 PE-05 29 27 35 8 0 0 0 57 8 14

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

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 PE 32 41 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 70
2017 PE-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE-04 48 23 19 5 0 0 5 75 5 20
2017 PE-05 27 38 29 0 6 0 0 65 6 15
2014 PE 20 44 14 15 7 0 0 64 22 80
2014 PE-03 37 42 10 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2014 PE-04 13 46 17 17 7 0 0 60 23 30
2014 PE-05 22 49 7 14 8 0 0 71 22 14

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 PE 28 46 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 70
2017 PE-03 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 34 42 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 20
2017 PE-05 46 25 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 15

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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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 PE 46 36 8 7 1 1 0 84 9 70
2017 PE-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE-04 48 33 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 20
2017 PE-05 65 19 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2014 PE 27 42 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 80
2014 PE-03 16 63 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2014 PE-04 30 37 17 3 13 0 0 67 17 30
2014 PE-05 44 28 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 14

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at 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 PE 32 48 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 69
2017 PE-03 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE-04 48 28 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 20
2017 PE-05 44 42 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14

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

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 PE 52 31 12 1 3 0 0 84 4 70
2017 PE-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 PE-04 53 24 13 0 10 0 0 77 10 20
2017 PE-05 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2014 PE 40 44 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 80
2014 PE-03 31 42 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 19
2014 PE-04 40 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2014 PE-05 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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

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 PE 31 45 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 70
2017 PE-03 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 48 32 10 0 10 0 0 81 10 20
2017 PE-05 33 44 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15
2014 PE 16 51 21 9 3 0 0 68 11 80
2014 PE-03 16 47 27 10 0 0 0 63 10 19
2014 PE-04 16 57 13 10 3 0 0 73 13 30
2014 PE-05 29 49 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my 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 PE 41 36 16 6 1 0 0 77 7 70
2017 PE-03 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 PE-04 53 23 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2017 PE-05 52 25 10 12 0 0 0 77 12 15
2014 PE 23 39 18 11 10 0 0 61 21 80
2014 PE-03 27 31 27 5 10 0 0 58 15 19
2014 PE-04 26 37 17 13 7 0 0 63 20 30
2014 PE-05 29 35 14 7 14 0 0 65 21 14

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

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 PE 31 50 4 8 6 0 1 82 14 70
2017 PE-03 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 43 33 10 0 10 0 5 80 10 20
2017 PE-05 39 42 6 6 6 0 0 81 12 15
2014 PE 20 39 15 18 7 1 0 60 25 80
2014 PE-03 26 43 5 21 5 0 0 69 26 19
2014 PE-04 23 37 10 27 3 0 0 60 30 30
2014 PE-05 22 34 14 15 14 0 0 57 29 14

Question 20. Overall, I like my 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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 39 44 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 70
2017 PE-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE-04 53 24 8 10 5 0 0 77 14 20
2017 PE-05 27 61 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2014 PE 17 47 19 16 1 0 0 64 17 80
2014 PE-03 16 42 32 10 0 0 0 58 10 19
2014 PE-04 20 50 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 30
2014 PE-05 15 56 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 14

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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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 PE 18 43 21 13 6 0 0 61 18 70
2017 PE-03 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE-04 47 19 14 14 5 0 0 66 19 20
2017 PE-05 0 61 19 13 8 0 0 61 20 15
2014 PE 24 36 26 5 9 0 0 60 14 80
2014 PE-03 27 42 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 19
2014 PE-04 33 37 20 6 3 0 0 70 10 30
2014 PE-05 29 21 34 0 15 0 0 51 15 14

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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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 10 41 31 10 7 0 2 17 52 70
2017 PE-03 10 20 60 10 0 0 0 10 30 10
2017 PE-04 10 39 24 5 14 0 8 21 53 20
2017 PE-05 0 58 23 19 0 0 0 19 58 15
2014 PE 20 50 23 5 1 0 1 6 71 80
2014 PE-03 16 47 21 10 5 0 0 15 63 19
2014 PE-04 23 50 27 0 0 0 0 0 73 30
2014 PE-05 21 49 15 7 0 0 8 8 76 14

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 21 30 29 13 4 1 2 18 52 70
2017 PE-03 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 20 50 10
2017 PE-04 24 29 14 14 9 0 8 26 58 20
2017 PE-05 6 46 36 12 0 0 0 12 52 15
2014 PE 35 33 21 5 3 2 1 8 70 80
2014 PE-03 21 27 37 11 5 0 0 16 47 19
2014 PE-04 33 40 17 3 3 3 0 7 76 30
2014 PE-05 49 35 7 0 0 0 8 0 92 14

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 21 28 23 18 6 0 5 24 52 70
2017 PE-03 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 20 70 10
2017 PE-04 14 24 24 19 9 0 8 31 42 20
2017 PE-05 13 6 46 36 0 0 0 36 19 15
2014 PE 35 36 21 6 1 0 0 8 71 80
2014 PE-03 27 31 21 16 5 0 0 21 58 19
2014 PE-04 40 40 17 3 0 0 0 3 80 30
2014 PE-05 34 28 37 0 0 0 0 0 63 14

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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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 14 24 41 14 3 0 4 17 40 70
2017 PE-03 10 10 60 20 0 0 0 20 20 10
2017 PE-04 15 19 24 19 9 0 13 33 39 20
2017 PE-05 13 33 42 13 0 0 0 13 46 15
2014 PE 14 38 33 10 4 0 1 14 52 79
2014 PE-03 11 26 47 5 11 0 0 16 37 19
2014 PE-04 16 33 33 13 3 0 0 17 50 30
2014 PE-05 21 27 29 14 0 0 8 15 53 14

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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Rarely
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 25 29 28 8 6 0 4 14 56 70
2017 PE-03 20 40 30 0 10 0 0 10 60 10
2017 PE-04 15 29 29 5 9 0 13 16 50 20
2017 PE-05 36 33 13 19 0 0 0 19 68 15
2014 PE 21 29 34 8 5 0 3 13 52 79
2014 PE-03 5 32 43 10 5 0 5 16 39 19
2014 PE-04 23 23 33 10 10 0 0 20 46 30
2014 PE-05 37 23 31 0 0 0 9 0 66 13

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 28 28 22 10 4 3 5 15 61 70
2017 PE-03 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 10 60 10
2017 PE-04 24 29 19 5 14 0 8 21 58 20
2017 PE-05 23 33 19 12 0 6 6 14 64 15
2014 PE 13 15 43 14 9 2 4 24 30 80
2014 PE-03 15 5 48 21 11 0 0 31 21 19
2014 PE-04 20 7 33 13 17 3 7 33 29 30
2014 PE-05 7 21 49 14 0 0 8 15 31 14

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 15 26 43 7 6 0 2 13 43 70
2017 PE-03 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 20 50 10
2017 PE-04 14 20 43 5 9 0 8 16 37 20
2017 PE-05 0 35 52 6 6 0 0 13 35 15
2014 PE 22 38 26 8 3 0 4 11 62 80
2014 PE-03 5 32 31 16 11 0 5 28 39 19
2014 PE-04 26 43 23 3 0 0 3 3 72 30
2014 PE-05 34 28 14 15 0 0 8 16 68 14
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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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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 PE 67 31 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 70
2017 PE-03 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 PE-05 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2014 PE 77 19 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 80
2014 PE-03 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 PE-04 70 23 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2014 PE-05 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 25 28 18 8 6 7 8 63 16 70
2017 PE-03 20 40 10 20 0 0 10 67 22 10
2017 PE-04 44 14 23 5 0 5 10 68 6 20
2017 PE-05 27 17 25 13 6 6 6 50 22 15
2014 PE 34 34 10 10 4 3 6 74 15 80
2014 PE-03 37 31 5 5 5 5 10 81 13 19
2014 PE-04 27 40 7 10 3 3 10 77 15 30
2014 PE-05 29 35 28 7 0 0 0 65 7 14

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 45 32 8 7 7 0 1 77 14 70
2017 PE-03 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 53 23 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 20
2017 PE-05 39 35 12 0 6 0 6 80 7 15
2014 PE 53 31 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 80
2014 PE-03 69 26 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2014 PE-04 47 40 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 30
2014 PE-05 51 21 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 14

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 28 39 11 19 1 0 1 68 21 70
2017 PE-03 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE-04 38 18 14 24 5 0 0 57 29 20
2017 PE-05 19 45 13 17 0 0 6 69 18 15
2014 PE 33 41 11 10 3 1 1 76 13 80
2014 PE-03 37 43 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2014 PE-04 30 33 20 10 3 3 0 65 14 30
2014 PE-05 28 64 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14

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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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 40 23 14 14 8 1 0 64 22 69
2017 PE-03 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 PE-04 58 0 28 14 0 0 0 58 14 20
2017 PE-05 35 34 7 7 11 7 0 74 19 14
2014 PE 31 39 7 4 6 8 5 80 11 80
2014 PE-03 27 31 16 5 5 11 5 68 13 19
2014 PE-04 30 40 0 7 3 13 7 87 13 30
2014 PE-05 42 51 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 18 18 16 13 14 18 3 46 33 69
2017 PE-03 30 20 0 10 20 10 10 63 38 10
2017 PE-04 24 9 18 14 5 24 5 47 27 20
2017 PE-05 7 35 20 14 18 7 0 45 34 14
2014 PE 10 18 19 20 11 16 6 36 40 80
2014 PE-03 5 5 21 16 5 32 15 20 40 19
2014 PE-04 10 20 13 20 10 20 7 41 41 30
2014 PE-05 14 21 15 35 14 0 0 35 49 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 PE 44 34 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 69
2017 PE-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 48 32 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 20
2017 PE-05 54 22 11 14 0 0 0 76 14 14
2014 PE 40 50 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 80
2014 PE-03 68 21 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2014 PE-04 33 57 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2014 PE-05 29 63 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
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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 PE 41 41 9 4 1 3 0 85 6 69
2017 PE-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 34 47 14 0 0 5 0 85 0 20
2017 PE-05 39 44 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2014 PE 36 44 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 80
2014 PE-03 42 37 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2014 PE-04 27 57 10 3 0 0 3 86 3 30
2014 PE-05 42 44 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 14

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 PE 52 33 7 4 1 3 0 87 6 70
2017 PE-03 70 0 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE-04 63 23 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2017 PE-05 39 54 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2014 PE 39 40 10 5 4 3 0 81 9 80
2014 PE-03 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2014 PE-04 30 50 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 30
2014 PE-05 20 57 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 14

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 PE 52 29 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 70
2017 PE-03 60 10 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE-04 63 13 20 5 0 0 0 76 5 20
2017 PE-05 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2014 PE 36 38 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 80
2014 PE-03 37 43 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2014 PE-04 33 50 10 3 0 3 0 86 3 30
2014 PE-05 20 36 21 15 7 0 0 57 22 14

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 PE 85 14 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 70
2017 PE-03 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 PE-04 82 13 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 PE-05 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2014 PE 84 14 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 80
2014 PE-03 84 11 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2014 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2014 PE-05 78 14 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14

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 PE 71 24 0 1 3 1 0 96 4 69
2017 PE-03 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 PE-05 81 12 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2014 PE 71 24 1 1 2 0 0 95 4 80
2014 PE-03 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 PE-04 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2014 PE-05 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 PE 70 21 1 1 4 1 0 93 6 69
2017 PE-03 90 0 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 PE-05 69 19 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 15

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 PE 58 27 10 1 3 1 0 86 4 69
2017 PE-03 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 68 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 PE-05 50 32 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15

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 PE 59 23 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 69
2017 PE-03 80 0 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 PE-05 56 25 12 0 0 0 6 87 0 15
2014 PE 53 25 13 4 6 0 0 78 10 80
2014 PE-03 63 27 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2014 PE-04 54 20 20 3 3 0 0 74 7 30
2014 PE-05 36 42 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 14
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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 PE 22 39 4 11 0 16 7 80 15 26
2017 PE-05 20 58 0 0 0 15 7 100 0 14
2014 PE 16 32 29 16 4 0 4 50 20 25
2014 PE-05 14 46 32 0 0 0 8 66 0 13

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 PE 18 36 15 17 4 10 0 60 23 70
2017 PE-03 10 30 30 10 0 20 0 50 13 10
2017 PE-04 24 23 19 29 5 0 0 47 34 20
2017 PE-05 20 48 6 13 6 6 0 73 20 15
2014 PE 7 24 26 17 16 9 0 34 37 80
2014 PE-03 11 47 26 5 0 11 0 65 6 19
2014 PE-04 7 17 23 20 20 13 0 27 46 30
2014 PE-05 13 14 29 29 14 0 0 27 43 14

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 PE 18 32 25 13 6 6 0 53 20 70
2017 PE-03 0 50 30 10 0 10 0 56 11 10
2017 PE-04 24 23 24 19 10 0 0 47 29 20
2017 PE-05 27 32 12 23 0 6 0 62 24 15
2014 PE 6 24 23 30 18 0 0 30 48 80
2014 PE-03 11 31 27 26 5 0 0 42 31 19
2014 PE-04 7 20 20 30 23 0 0 27 53 30
2014 PE-05 6 14 35 29 15 0 0 20 44 14

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 PE 10 37 22 22 6 4 0 48 29 70
2017 PE-03 0 60 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 PE-04 19 18 34 24 5 0 0 37 29 20
2017 PE-05 6 46 12 23 6 6 0 55 31 15
2014 PE 4 15 28 30 20 4 0 19 52 80
2014 PE-03 5 21 32 31 11 0 0 26 42 19
2014 PE-04 7 10 23 30 26 3 0 17 58 30
2014 PE-05 0 20 35 29 15 0 0 20 44 14

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 PE 18 40 14 14 11 3 0 60 25 70
2017 PE-03 30 30 0 10 20 10 0 67 33 10
2017 PE-04 19 28 29 19 5 0 0 47 24 20
2017 PE-05 20 57 0 13 10 0 0 77 23 15
2014 PE 4 31 26 17 13 9 0 38 33 80
2014 PE-03 0 47 32 10 5 5 0 50 16 19
2014 PE-04 3 20 27 27 13 10 0 26 44 30
2014 PE-05 6 36 14 14 22 7 0 46 39 14

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 PE 15 31 18 21 12 3 0 48 34 70
2017 PE-03 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2017 PE-04 14 28 14 24 19 0 0 42 43 20
2017 PE-05 19 39 0 25 10 6 0 62 38 15
2014 PE 1 16 24 31 26 1 0 18 58 80
2014 PE-03 0 21 37 27 16 0 0 21 43 19
2014 PE-04 3 20 23 20 30 3 0 24 52 30
2014 PE-05 0 13 15 56 15 0 0 13 71 14
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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 PE 24 48 13 9 5 1 0 73 14 69
2017 PE-03 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 24 47 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 20
2017 PE-05 35 34 13 7 11 0 0 69 18 14
2014 PE 10 55 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 80
2014 PE-03 5 79 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2014 PE-04 17 40 17 16 10 0 0 57 26 30
2014 PE-05 0 65 21 14 0 0 0 65 14 14

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 PE 25 48 9 10 3 6 0 77 14 68
2017 PE-03 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 15 39 10 20 0 15 0 64 24 19
2017 PE-05 22 78 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 PE 15 43 23 5 5 9 0 63 11 80
2014 PE-03 21 32 36 0 0 11 0 60 0 19
2014 PE-04 10 60 10 3 7 10 0 78 11 30
2014 PE-05 14 36 27 22 0 0 0 50 22 14

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 PE 46 34 8 4 6 1 0 82 10 69
2017 PE-03 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 48 34 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2017 PE-05 54 26 7 0 7 7 0 85 7 14
2014 PE 30 51 8 5 4 3 0 83 9 80
2014 PE-03 37 37 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 19
2014 PE-04 30 60 3 3 0 3 0 93 3 30
2014 PE-05 22 56 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 14

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 PE 35 27 24 7 1 4 0 66 9 69
2017 PE-03 30 20 20 20 0 10 0 56 22 10
2017 PE-04 34 24 32 0 5 5 0 61 5 20
2017 PE-05 55 7 31 0 0 7 0 66 0 14
2014 PE 13 36 24 19 5 4 0 50 25 80
2014 PE-03 21 26 32 5 11 5 0 50 17 19
2014 PE-04 10 40 23 20 3 3 0 52 24 30
2014 PE-05 14 34 21 30 0 0 0 49 30 14

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 PE 21 22 16 18 13 7 4 48 34 69
2017 PE-03 50 10 10 0 10 10 10 75 13 10
2017 PE-04 19 10 29 23 5 10 5 34 32 20
2017 PE-05 7 27 14 32 14 0 7 36 49 14
2014 PE 6 20 16 16 20 14 8 33 46 80
2014 PE-03 15 16 16 0 16 26 11 50 25 19
2014 PE-04 7 23 17 13 16 13 10 39 39 30
2014 PE-05 0 27 28 36 8 0 0 27 44 14

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 PE 53 34 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 69
2017 PE-03 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2017 PE-04 63 32 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 PE-05 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2014 PE 43 35 6 7 5 1 2 81 13 80
2014 PE-03 47 27 16 0 5 0 5 78 6 19
2014 PE-04 46 37 3 7 7 0 0 83 13 30
2014 PE-05 44 42 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 PE 69 21 3 1 0 4 1 96 1 70
2017 PE-03 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 PE-05 81 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2014 PE 57 31 4 3 1 3 1 92 4 80
2014 PE-03 57 37 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2014 PE-04 50 37 7 0 0 3 3 93 0 30
2014 PE-05 78 14 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14

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 PE 27 35 15 16 4 3 0 64 20 70
2017 PE-03 20 60 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 PE-04 34 19 19 18 0 10 0 59 20 20
2017 PE-05 27 32 25 6 10 0 0 59 16 15
2014 PE 10 35 26 20 6 3 0 46 27 80
2014 PE-03 11 42 21 21 5 0 0 53 27 19
2014 PE-04 10 37 30 13 7 3 0 48 20 30
2014 PE-05 14 35 28 15 0 7 0 53 16 14

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 PE 21 35 14 11 13 3 3 60 26 70
2017 PE-03 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2017 PE-04 24 24 10 23 10 10 0 53 36 20
2017 PE-05 27 13 25 6 17 0 13 45 26 15
2014 PE 13 31 19 15 19 1 3 45 35 80
2014 PE-03 5 47 16 15 5 5 5 59 23 19
2014 PE-04 17 30 17 13 20 0 3 48 34 30
2014 PE-05 14 20 21 22 22 0 0 34 44 14

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 PE 25 46 15 8 3 3 0 73 11 70
2017 PE-03 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 39 24 19 13 5 0 0 63 18 20
2017 PE-05 25 55 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15

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 PE 39 37 16 1 3 3 0 79 4 70
2017 PE-03 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 29 29 37 0 0 5 0 61 0 20
2017 PE-05 33 35 13 6 6 6 0 73 14 15
2014 PE 18 40 18 13 5 7 0 62 19 80
2014 PE-03 16 42 16 5 0 21 0 73 7 19
2014 PE-04 13 50 16 10 7 3 0 66 17 30
2014 PE-05 14 42 15 22 0 7 0 60 24 14

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 PE 38 40 10 10 3 0 0 78 13 70
2017 PE-03 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 29 52 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20
2017 PE-05 46 35 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 15
2014 PE 20 46 16 9 5 4 0 69 14 80
2014 PE-03 27 37 15 5 0 16 0 76 6 19
2014 PE-04 13 63 10 3 10 0 0 77 13 30
2014 PE-05 21 42 22 15 0 0 0 63 15 14

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 PE 49 33 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 70
2017 PE-03 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE-04 44 42 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2017 PE-05 59 35 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2014 PE 31 46 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 80
2014 PE-03 42 48 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2014 PE-04 23 53 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 30
2014 PE-05 34 51 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14

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 PE 21 38 18 8 15 0 0 59 23 70
2017 PE-03 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2017 PE-04 24 14 32 14 14 0 0 39 29 20
2017 PE-05 27 44 6 6 17 0 0 71 23 15
2014 PE 5 24 26 28 17 0 0 29 45 80
2014 PE-03 5 26 48 11 10 0 0 31 21 19
2014 PE-04 7 30 13 27 23 0 0 37 50 30
2014 PE-05 0 14 35 44 7 0 0 14 51 14

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 PE 28 32 20 7 12 0 0 61 19 70
2017 PE-03 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 PE-04 34 19 23 14 10 0 0 53 24 20
2017 PE-05 27 38 19 0 17 0 0 65 17 15
2014 PE 5 31 26 23 15 0 0 36 38 80
2014 PE-03 5 26 48 11 10 0 0 31 21 19
2014 PE-04 7 43 16 17 17 0 0 50 33 30
2014 PE-05 0 27 35 30 7 0 0 27 37 14

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 PE 31 24 16 14 13 1 1 57 27 70
2017 PE-03 50 20 10 0 10 10 0 78 11 10
2017 PE-04 44 10 14 23 10 0 0 53 32 20
2017 PE-05 33 12 29 13 6 0 6 49 20 15
2014 PE 8 18 28 24 19 5 0 26 45 80
2014 PE-03 11 11 47 21 5 5 0 22 28 19
2014 PE-04 10 20 30 13 23 3 0 31 38 30
2014 PE-05 0 28 14 29 22 7 0 30 55 14
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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 PE 38 29 33 70
2017 PE-03 30 50 20 10
2017 PE-04 23 34 43 20
2017 PE-05 54 27 19 15
2014 PE 50 15 35 80
2014 PE-03 58 11 31 19
2014 PE-04 40 13 47 30
2014 PE-05 51 34 14 14

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 PE 4 15 68 0 10 4 26
2014 PE 7 20 62 5 9999 5 40
2014 PE-03 0 46 45 9 9999 0 11
2014 PE-04 17 17 58 8 9999 0 12
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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 PE 17 83 70
2014 PE 23 77 80
2014 PE-04 20 80 30
2014 PE-05 34 66 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 42 12
2014 PE 37 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 75 12
2014 PE 84 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12
2014 PE 0 19

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 PE 0 12
2014 PE 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12
2014 PE 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12
2014 PE 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 42 12
2014 PE 63 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 67 12
2014 PE 37 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 50 12
2014 PE 37 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 67 12
2014 PE 43 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 58 12
2014 PE 57 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12
2014 PE 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 58 12
2014 PE 47 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12
2014 PE 26 19

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 0 12

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 PE 58 12
2014 PE 74 19

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 PE 0 11

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 PE 0 11

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 PE 55 11
2014 PE 30 17

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 PE 0 11

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 PE 55 11
2014 PE 30 17

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 PE 0 11

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 PE 73 11
2014 PE 30 17

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 PE 0 11

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 PE 75 25 12

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 PE 24 21 7 4 6 29 9 74 16 70
2017 PE-03 30 10 20 0 0 30 10 67 0 10
2017 PE-04 19 14 8 5 0 39 14 72 10 20
2017 PE-05 48 14 0 6 6 19 6 83 17 15
2014 PE 13 19 18 6 10 20 15 48 25 80
2014 PE-03 11 16 26 5 10 21 11 39 23 19
2014 PE-04 7 23 10 6 13 20 20 50 33 30
2014 PE-05 21 27 22 0 0 22 7 68 0 14

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 PE 32 29 15 7 6 11 0 69 14 69
2017 PE-03 50 30 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2017 PE-04 24 14 37 14 0 10 0 43 16 20
2017 PE-05 56 19 6 6 6 6 0 80 14 15
2014 PE 11 28 23 10 6 20 3 50 21 80
2014 PE-03 15 32 16 0 5 26 5 69 8 19
2014 PE-04 10 33 17 13 7 20 0 54 25 30
2014 PE-05 7 34 36 7 0 15 0 49 8 14
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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 PE 15 26 8 0 4 0 46 77 8 70
2017 PE-03 10 20 20 0 10 0 40 50 17 10
2017 PE-04 15 19 5 0 0 0 61 88 0 20
2017 PE-05 32 10 6 0 0 0 52 87 0 15
2014 PE 24 26 3 0 0 0 47 95 0 80
2014 PE-03 27 32 5 0 0 0 36 92 0 19
2014 PE-04 23 27 0 0 0 0 50 100 0 30
2014 PE-05 36 7 7 0 0 0 50 86 0 14

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 PE 8 11 15 3 0 22 42 52 8 70
2017 PE-03 10 20 20 0 0 10 40 60 0 10
2017 PE-04 14 5 5 5 0 29 42 66 17 20
2017 PE-05 12 19 10 0 0 13 46 76 0 15
2014 PE 6 18 12 5 1 11 46 56 14 80
2014 PE-03 5 16 5 0 0 5 68 80 0 19
2014 PE-04 10 20 10 0 3 10 46 69 8 30
2014 PE-05 7 28 14 0 0 22 28 71 0 14

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 PE 26 15 8 3 0 3 45 80 5 70
2017 PE-03 30 10 10 10 0 0 40 67 17 10
2017 PE-04 24 10 10 0 0 10 47 78 0 20
2017 PE-05 19 6 10 0 0 0 64 72 0 15
2014 PE 24 27 4 3 0 3 40 89 5 80
2014 PE-03 31 32 0 0 0 5 31 100 0 19
2014 PE-04 20 27 0 3 0 3 46 93 7 30
2014 PE-05 20 28 7 8 0 0 36 76 13 14

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 PE 24 15 11 1 0 7 42 77 3 70
2017 PE-03 30 0 10 10 0 10 40 60 20 10
2017 PE-04 24 14 10 0 0 5 47 80 0 20
2017 PE-05 25 13 10 0 0 0 52 79 0 15
2014 PE 15 29 8 3 1 4 41 79 7 79
2014 PE-03 22 33 0 0 0 11 33 100 0 18
2014 PE-04 10 27 10 3 0 0 50 73 7 30
2014 PE-05 27 21 7 0 0 8 36 87 0 14
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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 PE-04 0 100 20
2017 PE-05 0 100 15
2014 PE 10 90 80

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 PE 23 14 11 3 1 35 13 71 8 70
2017 PE-03 30 30 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10
2017 PE-04 19 5 10 0 0 49 18 71 0 20
2017 PE-05 35 6 6 0 0 46 6 87 0 15
2014 PE 10 15 21 4 5 40 5 46 16 80
2014 PE-03 11 21 21 0 5 31 11 55 9 19
2014 PE-04 7 17 13 7 3 50 3 50 21 30
2014 PE-05 7 20 21 0 0 44 7 56 0 14

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 PE 36 19 17 4 1 15 7 71 7 70
2017 PE-03 30 30 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10
2017 PE-04 29 5 29 5 0 24 8 50 7 20
2017 PE-05 62 32 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2014 PE 9 29 22 5 5 30 0 54 14 80
2014 PE-03 16 27 21 0 0 37 0 67 0 19
2014 PE-04 3 36 17 7 3 33 0 60 15 30
2014 PE-05 7 34 28 7 0 23 0 54 9 14
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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 PE 25 21 18 16 15 3 1 48 33 70
2017 PE-03 30 0 30 30 10 0 0 30 40 10
2017 PE-04 24 39 14 13 5 5 0 66 19 20
2017 PE-05 24 32 12 6 13 6 6 64 22 15

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 PE 8 15 34 20 21 0 3 24 41 70
2017 PE-03 0 10 70 20 0 0 0 10 20 10
2017 PE-04 22 24 14 5 29 0 5 49 36 20
2017 PE-05 0 31 19 19 31 0 0 31 50 15

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 PE 11 17 28 25 17 0 3 28 43 70
2017 PE-03 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2017 PE-04 27 14 24 20 10 0 5 44 31 20
2017 PE-05 0 25 19 29 26 0 0 25 56 15

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 PE 12 15 26 21 25 0 1 28 46 70
2017 PE-03 10 30 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 10
2017 PE-04 32 19 10 10 24 0 5 54 36 20
2017 PE-05 0 6 19 25 50 0 0 6 75 15

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 PE 23 24 13 14 13 3 10 54 32 70
2017 PE-03 10 50 20 10 0 0 10 67 11 10
2017 PE-04 56 14 5 10 10 0 5 74 21 20
2017 PE-05 6 19 13 27 23 0 12 29 57 15

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 PE 30 27 27 11 4 0 0 57 16 70
2017 PE-03 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE-04 57 10 19 10 5 0 0 66 14 20
2017 PE-05 12 38 17 27 6 0 0 50 33 15

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 PE 29 31 26 8 6 0 0 60 14 70
2017 PE-03 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2017 PE-04 47 24 19 5 5 0 0 71 10 20
2017 PE-05 12 52 23 13 0 0 0 64 13 15

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 PE 18 19 33 20 10 0 0 37 30 70
2017 PE-03 10 30 60 0 0 0 0 40 0 10
2017 PE-04 37 10 29 19 5 0 0 47 24 20
2017 PE-05 6 25 25 29 14 0 0 32 43 15

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 PE 23 27 25 16 8 0 0 50 25 70
2017 PE-03 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE-04 37 14 34 5 10 0 0 52 14 20
2017 PE-05 19 39 19 23 0 0 0 59 23 15

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 PE 22 40 19 15 4 0 0 62 19 70
2017 PE-03 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 PE-04 42 34 15 5 5 0 0 76 10 20
2017 PE-05 6 44 12 29 8 0 0 51 37 15

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 PE 44 30 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 70
2017 PE-03 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE-04 53 29 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 20
2017 PE-05 36 19 25 14 6 0 0 54 20 15

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 PE 70 8 6 1 3 0 12 89 5 70
2017 PE-03 70 0 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10
2017 PE-04 86 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 PE-05 75 6 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 15

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 PE 54 19 10 4 3 0 10 81 8 70
2017 PE-03 30 50 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2017 PE-04 76 5 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2017 PE-05 57 24 0 6 6 0 6 86 14 15

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 PE 59 14 8 7 3 0 9 80 11 70
2017 PE-03 60 10 0 20 0 0 10 78 22 10
2017 PE-04 71 14 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 20
2017 PE-05 75 6 13 0 0 0 6 86 0 15

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 PE 52 14 10 1 0 0 23 86 2 70
2017 PE-03 70 0 10 0 0 0 20 88 0 10
2017 PE-04 66 5 5 0 0 0 24 94 0 20
2017 PE-05 32 37 25 0 0 0 6 73 0 15

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 PE 73 7 7 3 0 0 10 89 3 70
2017 PE-03 70 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2017 PE-04 81 5 5 0 0 0 10 95 0 20
2017 PE-05 75 6 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15

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 PE 78 6 1 3 5 1 6 90 9 70
2017 PE-03 70 0 10 10 0 0 10 78 11 10
2017 PE-04 82 5 0 0 8 5 0 91 9 20
2017 PE-05 94 0 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15

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 PE 53 20 18 1 1 0 6 78 3 70
2017 PE-03 50 20 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10
2017 PE-04 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20
2017 PE-05 48 33 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 15

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 PE 7 21 47 21 4 0 0 28 25 70
2017 PE-03 0 30 60 10 0 0 0 30 10 10
2017 PE-04 14 24 52 10 0 0 0 38 10 20
2017 PE-05 6 25 32 31 6 0 0 31 37 15

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 PE 7 30 33 21 8 0 0 29 37 70
2017 PE-03 0 10 40 40 10 0 0 50 10 10
2017 PE-04 10 39 14 22 14 0 0 37 49 20
2017 PE-05 20 23 32 19 6 0 0 25 43 15

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 PE 15 28 31 15 4 7 0 47 20 70
2017 PE-03 10 40 30 10 0 10 0 56 11 10
2017 PE-04 9 24 29 19 0 18 0 41 24 20
2017 PE-05 33 32 19 6 10 0 0 65 17 15

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 PE 14 35 22 17 12 0 0 49 29 70
2017 PE-03 10 40 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 10
2017 PE-04 15 32 14 29 10 0 0 47 39 20
2017 PE-05 27 31 6 13 23 0 0 58 36 15
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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 PE 17 83 70
2017 PE-03 0 100 10
2014 PE 21 79 80
2014 PE-04 20 80 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 79 21 11
2014 PE 88 12 17
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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 PE 35 19 14 13 14 4 1 37 63 70
2017 PE-03 10 10 10 20 30 20 0 13 88 10
2017 PE-04 39 34 0 19 8 0 0 39 61 20
2017 PE-05 68 0 19 0 0 6 6 78 22 15

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 PE 9 42
2017 PE-04 0 12

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 PE 48 42
2017 PE-04 29 12

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 PE 27 42
2017 PE-04 29 12

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 PE 37 42
2017 PE-04 24 12

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 PE 7 42
2017 PE-04 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 PE 46 42
2017 PE-04 69 12

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 PE 2 54 19 7 5 13 42
2017 PE-04 0 55 16 0 16 13 12

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 PE 9 14 16 27 16 2 14 28 52 42
2017 PE-04 8 24 8 29 8 8 16 41 48 12

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 PE 5 9 12 16 56 0 2 14 74 42
2017 PE-04 8 8 24 29 24 0 8 17 57 12
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