2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 103.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 103)

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 Executive 20 61 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 49 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 53 5 12 3 0 0 80 15 83
2017 Other 27 38 21 6 8 0 0 65 14 11
2014 Executive 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 38 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 44 2 10 5 0 0 83 15 117

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 Executive 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 81 15 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 71 25 1 1 1 0 0 96 2 83
2017 Other 55 28 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 11
2014 Executive 86 7 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 77 4 8 12 0 0 0 81 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 77 18 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 117

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 Executive 61 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 64 25 1 10 0 0 0 89 10 83
2017 Other 65 28 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2014 Executive 79 7 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 69 12 0 12 8 0 0 81 19 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 66 21 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 117

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 Executive 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 25 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 40 1 8 1 0 0 89 10 83
2017 Other 44 45 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 11
2014 Executive 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 58 31 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 51 40 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 117

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 Executive 61 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 39 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 40 9 12 2 0 0 77 14 83
2017 Other 58 14 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 11
2014 Executive 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 47 34 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 117

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 Executive 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 25 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 55 31 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 83
2017 Other 55 24 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 11
2014 Executive 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 73 23 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 58 30 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 117

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 Executive 61 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 20 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 58 35 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 83
2017 Other 62 28 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 11
2014 Executive 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 81 16 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 62 26 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 117

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 Executive 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 29 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 32 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 83
2017 Other 76 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Executive 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 49 31 4 16 0 0 0 81 16 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 62 30 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 117

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 Executive 51 20 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 67 17 6 7 1 0 1 85 8 82
2017 Other 65 10 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 11
2014 Executive 63 14 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 27 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 65 24 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 117

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 Executive 0 20 10 10 20 0 41 33 50 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 20 5 10 10 0 24 66 27 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 37 0 5 7 1 12 86 14 83
2017 Other 18 11 7 11 8 0 45 53 34 10
2014 Executive 7 7 14 8 15 0 49 27 45 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 23 8 12 23 0 12 52 40 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 46 17 11 5 7 3 11 73 15 116

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 Executive 51 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 39 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 46 39 11 2 2 0 0 85 5 83
2017 Other 59 20 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 11
2014 Executive 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 23 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 52 35 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 117

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 Executive 61 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 44 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 36 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 83
2017 Other 48 23 8 10 0 0 11 80 12 11
2014 Executive 63 21 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 50 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 28 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 117

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 Executive 30 51 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 34 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 39 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 83
2017 Other 34 38 18 0 0 0 11 80 0 11

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 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 30 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 39 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 83
2017 Other 65 27 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Executive 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 27 16 8 0 0 0 77 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 53 39 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 117

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 Executive 51 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 14 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 37 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 82
2017 Other 65 17 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 11

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 Executive 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 60 20 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 57 34 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 83
2017 Other 72 18 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 73 16 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 69 23 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 117

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 Executive 51 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 25 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 41 11 11 5 0 0 74 15 83
2017 Other 69 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 11
2014 Executive 70 15 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 49 39 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 34 14 5 5 0 0 76 11 117

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 Executive 61 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 43 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 83
2017 Other 44 28 8 0 10 0 11 80 12 11
2014 Executive 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 27 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 26 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 117

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 Executive 31 39 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 30 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 44 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 83
2017 Other 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2014 Executive 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 34 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 38 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 116

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 Executive 51 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 29 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 35 8 4 4 2 0 84 7 82
2017 Other 65 17 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 Executive 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 61 27 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 61 27 8 3 2 0 0 87 4 117

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 Executive 0 39 41 10 10 0 0 39 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 30 15 20 5 0 0 60 25 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 41 13 6 6 1 0 75 12 83
2017 Other 37 44 8 0 0 0 11 92 0 11
2014 Executive 28 28 22 7 15 0 0 56 22 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 23 19 15 4 0 0 62 19 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 33 10 4 3 0 1 83 6 117

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 Executive 0 49 20 10 21 0 0 31 49 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 15 29 15 16 0 0 31 40 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 31 38 9 6 1 1 16 44 83
2017 Other 8 28 27 28 0 10 0 31 39 11
2014 Executive 0 7 37 21 35 0 0 56 7 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 19 43 22 8 0 0 30 27 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 2 13 38 27 17 1 2 46 15 115

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 Executive 0 20 30 31 20 0 0 51 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 0 34 40 15 0 0 56 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 15 31 23 16 1 4 42 26 83
2017 Other 18 0 17 38 28 0 0 65 18 11
2014 Executive 0 8 0 50 42 0 0 92 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 16 42 23 8 0 4 32 24 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 2 4 18 36 33 2 5 74 7 116

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 Executive 10 0 49 10 31 0 0 41 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 5 30 45 15 0 0 60 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 17 35 29 11 1 0 40 24 83
2017 Other 0 18 27 27 21 6 0 51 20 11
2014 Executive 8 0 21 36 35 0 0 71 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 4 12 31 31 19 0 4 51 16 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 7 17 28 21 26 1 1 47 24 117

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 Executive 10 0 59 21 10 0 0 31 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 5 40 40 10 0 0 50 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 1 8 32 26 29 1 2 57 10 83
2017 Other 8 0 10 38 27 0 17 78 9 11
2014 Executive 0 9 15 54 23 0 0 76 9 13
2014 Scientific and Professional 4 8 19 46 23 0 0 69 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 6 29 40 22 0 2 64 6 117

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 Executive 20 30 10 31 10 0 0 41 49 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 25 25 10 10 0 0 20 55 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 15 25 29 14 16 0 0 30 41 83
2017 Other 8 34 0 21 21 10 6 50 50 11
2014 Executive 16 0 28 49 7 0 0 56 16 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 34 19 12 12 0 8 25 54 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 4 17 35 23 17 1 2 42 22 117

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 Scientific and Professional 0 5 14 61 15 0 5 80 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 6 15 22 27 26 1 3 55 22 83
2017 Other 10 0 24 17 21 17 10 53 14 11
2014 Executive 0 8 7 36 49 0 0 85 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 4 26 23 27 0 8 55 17 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 6 19 36 33 3 2 73 6 117

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 Executive 10 30 10 30 21 0 0 51 39 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 10 30 39 15 0 0 55 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 5 13 38 25 17 1 1 43 18 83
2017 Other 0 29 23 17 31 0 0 48 29 11
2014 Executive 15 0 35 29 21 0 0 50 15 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 8 23 31 23 0 8 58 17 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 5 10 35 32 17 1 1 49 15 117
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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 Executive 61 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 69 22 0 7 2 0 0 90 10 83
2017 Other 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Executive 78 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 16 0 16 4 0 0 81 19 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 77 13 3 4 2 0 1 90 6 117

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 Executive 21 30 39 10 0 0 0 51 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 35 5 20 9 5 0 63 31 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 24 16 15 7 9 0 59 24 83
2017 Other 42 10 28 8 0 6 6 60 9 11
2014 Executive 63 22 7 0 8 0 0 85 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 34 27 12 12 12 0 4 64 24 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 28 13 5 8 4 3 72 14 117

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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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Executive 61 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 35 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 12 6 3 1 0 78 9 83
2017 Other 55 17 11 8 10 0 0 71 18 11
2014 Executive 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 42 4 16 0 0 0 81 16 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 59 22 4 8 5 1 1 82 13 117

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 Executive 61 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 44 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 46 12 8 2 2 1 77 11 83
2017 Other 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 76 8 11
2014 Executive 70 23 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 31 8 8 4 0 4 80 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 46 35 9 7 2 2 0 82 9 117

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 Executive 51 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 45 5 24 10 5 0 58 36 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 17 6 7 6 2 67 14 83
2017 Other 38 21 17 0 8 17 0 71 9 11
2014 Executive 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 34 31 0 16 12 3 4 71 29 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 22 11 6 2 9 1 79 9 117

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 Executive 20 31 30 10 10 0 0 51 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 30 25 25 5 5 0 42 31 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 23 18 17 14 17 4 38 39 83
2017 Other 21 28 17 28 0 6 0 51 30 11
2014 Executive 29 57 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 16 15 39 0 11 4 37 46 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 21 21 13 20 7 15 3 51 33 117

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 Executive 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 44 6 2 3 0 0 88 6 82
2017 Other 48 28 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 11
2014 Executive 78 14 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 58 35 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 117
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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 Executive 31 59 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 34 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 31 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 83
2017 Other 34 38 0 0 18 0 11 80 20 11
2014 Executive 56 21 7 16 0 0 0 77 16 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 61 19 16 4 0 0 0 81 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 55 20 10 8 6 1 0 75 14 117

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 Executive 41 49 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 55 28 11 2 2 1 0 84 5 83
2017 Other 50 10 11 0 8 0 21 77 10 11
2014 Executive 70 14 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 57 31 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 57 23 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 117

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 Executive 41 49 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 50 31 8 7 2 1 0 82 10 83
2017 Other 49 19 0 0 20 0 12 77 23 10
2014 Executive 56 29 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 54 30 7 4 3 1 0 85 8 117

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 Executive 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 82 16 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 82
2017 Other 61 10 8 0 0 0 21 90 0 11
2014 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 69 16 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 89 8 0 2 1 0 0 97 3 117

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 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 19 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 75 13 1 6 1 0 4 91 7 83
2017 Other 69 11 8 0 0 0 11 91 0 10
2014 Executive 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 19 8 4 0 0 4 88 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 68 21 5 3 3 1 1 90 5 117

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 Executive 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 24 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 64 23 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 83
2017 Other 47 34 0 8 0 0 11 91 9 10

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 Executive 90 0 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 64 21 12 1 1 0 0 86 2 83
2017 Other 51 18 0 19 0 0 11 78 22 10

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 Executive 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 55 26 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 83
2017 Other 58 0 23 0 8 0 11 65 9 10
2014 Executive 70 14 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 57 27 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 63 19 7 5 5 1 0 83 10 117
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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 Executive 10 49 20 0 10 0 11 67 11 10
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 15 38 32 5 5 0 5 56 10 19
2014 Executive 42 42 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 34 45 3 7 7 0 3 81 15 29

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 Executive 51 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 34 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 44 16 5 5 3 0 74 10 83
2017 Other 59 10 24 0 0 6 0 74 0 11
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 42 31 12 12 0 4 0 76 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 47 34 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 117

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 Executive 31 30 10 20 10 0 0 61 30 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 39 0 25 10 0 0 65 35 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 41 18 13 9 0 0 60 22 83
2017 Other 59 6 18 10 0 6 0 70 11 11
2014 Executive 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 34 42 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 33 10 11 3 1 0 77 13 117

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 Executive 31 20 10 30 10 0 0 51 39 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 40 0 29 15 0 0 56 44 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 41 20 21 6 4 0 52 27 83
2017 Other 42 17 0 28 0 13 0 68 32 11
2014 Executive 57 28 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 27 43 8 19 0 3 0 72 20 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 38 15 11 4 2 0 70 14 117

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 Executive 41 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 19 10 15 15 0 0 60 30 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 33 23 10 7 7 0 56 19 83
2017 Other 48 17 10 10 8 6 0 70 19 11
2014 Executive 77 7 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 42 19 23 0 16 0 0 61 16 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 36 9 9 3 6 0 79 12 117

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 Executive 10 41 20 10 20 0 0 51 30 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 50 5 35 5 0 0 55 40 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 14 35 19 22 7 3 0 51 30 82
2017 Other 48 28 0 10 8 6 0 81 19 11
2014 Executive 35 50 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 34 38 19 4 4 0 0 73 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 42 13 8 4 2 0 75 12 117
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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 Executive 30 31 30 10 0 0 0 61 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 29 5 25 5 0 0 65 30 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 59 10 3 3 0 0 84 7 83
2017 Other 42 34 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 11
2014 Executive 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 49 39 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 56 31 12 0 1 0 0 87 1 117

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 Executive 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 48 2 2 2 3 0 93 5 82
2017 Other 65 24 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2014 Executive 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 31 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 57 38 4 0 1 1 0 95 1 117

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 Executive 51 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 44 20 10 20 5 0 0 65 25 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 34 41 12 7 2 1 1 77 10 83
2017 Other 56 24 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 11
2014 Executive 71 21 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 61 23 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 59 26 7 3 1 3 1 89 4 117

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 Executive 20 61 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 29 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 24 35 22 7 5 7 0 63 13 83
2017 Other 66 6 0 21 0 6 0 78 22 11
2014 Executive 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 49 31 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 34 7 4 1 5 1 88 5 117

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 Executive 21 0 39 10 0 20 10 30 14 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 5 35 20 10 5 0 32 31 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 33 20 7 7 16 1 60 16 83
2017 Other 48 21 0 8 0 13 11 90 10 11
2014 Executive 35 49 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 23 12 19 12 3 8 52 35 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 28 30 12 12 7 8 3 65 21 117

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 Executive 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 70 15 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 57 34 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 83
2017 Other 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Executive 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 61 23 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 75 18 2 4 0 0 1 93 4 117

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 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 70 23 5 1 0 1 0 94 1 83
2017 Other 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2014 Executive 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 73 19 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 79 14 3 2 1 1 1 95 3 117

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 Executive 30 51 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 32 26 16 21 5 0 0 57 26 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 25 43 15 11 7 0 0 68 18 82
2017 Other 38 45 0 6 10 0 0 83 17 11
2014 Executive 35 58 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 34 43 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 32 11 8 5 3 1 75 14 117

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 Executive 31 20 10 0 30 0 10 56 33 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 30 20 10 20 5 0 48 31 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 5 34 22 20 15 4 1 40 37 83
2017 Other 17 21 11 0 18 6 28 57 27 11
2014 Executive 21 37 14 28 0 0 0 58 28 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 11 27 15 23 23 0 0 38 47 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 18 20 17 23 17 4 1 39 42 117

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 Executive 51 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 35 5 20 5 0 0 70 25 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 23 42 21 11 2 1 0 65 14 83
2017 Other 44 32 0 10 8 6 0 81 19 11

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 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 25 0 15 0 5 0 84 16 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 29 5 3 2 1 0 89 6 83
2017 Other 73 17 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 11
2014 Executive 78 14 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 73 16 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 72 24 2 1 1 1 0 96 2 117

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 Executive 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 63 30 1 2 2 1 0 94 4 83
2017 Other 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Executive 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 65 19 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 68 26 4 1 1 0 0 95 2 117

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 Executive 61 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 29 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 65 28 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 83
2017 Other 59 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Executive 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 70 21 4 3 2 0 0 92 5 117

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 Executive 51 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 10 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 27 16 3 5 1 0 75 8 83
2017 Other 48 17 24 10 0 0 0 65 10 11
2014 Executive 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 27 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 61 27 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 117

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 Executive 41 49 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 20 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 46 28 13 7 5 1 0 75 12 83
2017 Other 59 23 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 11
2014 Executive 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 34 8 12 0 0 0 81 12 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 27 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 117

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 Executive 31 30 30 0 10 0 0 61 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 47 25 11 6 8 4 0 74 14 83
2017 Other 52 0 13 21 8 6 0 56 30 11
2014 Executive 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 27 8 19 0 0 0 73 19 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 56 16 14 8 3 2 1 74 11 117
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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 Executive 20 21 59 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 30 45 25 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 23 47 30 81
2017 Other 45 17 37 11
2014 Executive 0 42 58 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 46 43 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 48 33 116

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 Administration and Foreign Services 26 14 50 0 0 10 18
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 27 21 47 5 9999 0 23
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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 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 82
2017 Other 0 100 11
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 69 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 116

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 78 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 63 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 28 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 45 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 57 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 67 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 34 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 33 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 18

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 Administration and Foreign Services 55 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 18

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 Administration and Foreign Services 35 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 34 18

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14

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 Administration and Foreign Services 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 14

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 Administration and Foreign Services 100 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Executive 31 49 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 29 10 10 0 26 0 72 13 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 24 13 6 5 25 8 63 17 83
2017 Other 21 17 8 0 0 34 21 84 0 11
2014 Executive 63 14 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 11 16 12 4 23 12 53 24 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 17 6 5 4 26 3 77 14 117

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 Executive 41 39 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 40 45 0 10 0 5 0 89 11 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 10 2 5 7 0 81 9 83
2017 Other 49 35 0 0 0 17 0 100 0 11
2014 Executive 70 14 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 53 31 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 56 29 4 4 4 3 0 87 8 117
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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 Executive 10 20 0 0 0 0 70 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 36 5 5 5 0 14 83 12 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 55 6 6 1 0 1 86 8 83
2017 Other 6 24 0 0 21 0 49 60 40 11
2014 Executive 14 23 0 0 0 0 63 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 46 4 4 2 2 3 89 6 117

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 Executive 41 20 0 0 0 20 20 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 5 31 0 5 40 10 29 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 26 10 6 4 30 6 68 16 83
2017 Other 17 18 0 0 0 44 21 100 0 11
2014 Executive 35 30 0 0 0 0 35 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 12 15 4 0 42 19 51 10 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 25 15 3 4 23 10 68 10 117

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 Executive 20 10 0 0 0 0 70 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 51 26 0 0 0 10 14 100 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 28 10 1 2 4 0 86 4 83
2017 Other 17 14 0 0 0 21 49 100 0 11
2014 Executive 21 16 0 0 0 0 63 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 49 31 0 4 4 12 0 91 9 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 54 30 6 1 1 4 3 91 2 117

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 Executive 20 10 0 0 0 0 70 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 30 5 0 0 15 14 93 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 39 36 12 1 5 8 0 81 6 82
2017 Other 17 14 0 0 0 21 49 100 0 11
2014 Executive 21 16 0 0 0 0 63 100 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 42 51 0 4 0 4 0 96 4 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 54 29 8 2 1 3 3 88 3 117
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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 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 Executive 51 39 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 10 31 5 0 15 10 52 7 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 32 19 13 1 2 28 5 76 5 83
2017 Other 28 0 8 0 0 65 0 79 0 11
2014 Executive 77 7 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 39 19 12 8 0 15 8 75 10 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 18 6 4 3 23 4 83 9 117

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 Executive 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 19 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 23 7 2 2 6 0 88 5 82
2017 Other 72 8 0 0 0 21 0 100 0 11
2014 Executive 84 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2014 Scientific and Professional 66 23 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 67 22 4 5 1 2 0 90 6 117
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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 Executive 30 20 0 0 41 10 0 55 45 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 25 10 14 30 0 0 45 45 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 25 19 18 12 0 0 52 29 83
2017 Other 17 21 41 10 0 0 11 42 12 11

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 Executive 10 20 11 30 20 10 0 33 55 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 42 31 27 0 0 0 42 27 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 14 31 23 15 17 0 0 45 32 83
2017 Other 28 35 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 11

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 Executive 20 11 39 20 0 10 0 34 22 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 50 24 20 0 0 5 53 21 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 19 16 3 1 0 62 19 83
2017 Other 44 21 17 11 8 0 0 65 18 11

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 Executive 0 0 61 20 10 10 0 0 33 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 20 45 25 10 0 0 20 35 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 22 27 28 11 0 0 34 39 83
2017 Other 21 17 17 0 35 10 0 42 39 11

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 Executive 10 20 20 21 20 10 0 33 45 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 5 45 30 15 0 0 5 53 16 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 24 11 2 1 0 6 84 4 82
2017 Other 71 10 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

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 Executive 10 30 51 0 10 0 0 39 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 41 34 10 4 0 0 51 15 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 29 16 8 4 1 3 71 13 83
2017 Other 38 17 35 0 0 0 11 61 0 11

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 Executive 31 10 39 10 10 0 0 41 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 40 35 5 5 0 0 55 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 37 13 15 5 1 3 66 21 83
2017 Other 48 10 14 17 0 0 11 66 19 11

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 Executive 41 10 20 20 10 0 0 51 30 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 20 34 15 15 0 0 36 30 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 37 17 17 10 0 0 56 27 83
2017 Other 21 34 10 17 8 0 11 61 27 11

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 Executive 41 10 20 20 10 0 0 51 30 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 29 20 10 15 0 0 55 25 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 30 18 11 8 0 2 62 20 83
2017 Other 52 30 0 0 8 0 11 92 8 11

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 Executive 20 30 39 11 0 0 0 49 11 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 25 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 30 21 6 4 1 1 69 10 83
2017 Other 34 17 31 0 8 0 11 57 8 11

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 Executive 61 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 70 15 5 5 0 5 0 89 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 63 24 12 0 0 0 1 88 0 83
2017 Other 51 10 18 10 0 0 11 68 12 11

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 Executive 61 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 80 5 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 82 9 4 1 2 0 1 92 3 83
2017 Other 82 0 8 0 0 0 11 92 0 11

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 Executive 30 10 31 30 0 0 0 39 30 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 40 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 51 33 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 83
2017 Other 69 10 10 0 0 0 11 88 0 11

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 Executive 61 10 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 34 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 76 16 2 1 2 1 1 94 3 82
2017 Other 61 28 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 11

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 Executive 31 49 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 51 25 4 0 0 0 20 94 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 60 12 2 1 0 0 25 96 1 83
2017 Other 79 0 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 11

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 Executive 61 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 75 10 5 0 0 0 10 94 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 27 8 7 0 0 4 84 7 82
2017 Other 89 0 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 11

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 Executive 70 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 85 5 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 83 9 5 1 0 0 2 94 1 83
2017 Other 45 10 23 0 10 0 11 62 12 11

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 Executive 51 39 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 26 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 37 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 83
2017 Other 52 27 0 10 0 0 11 88 12 11

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 Executive 0 10 41 39 10 0 0 10 49 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 34 51 9 5 0 0 34 14 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 34 32 19 6 1 0 41 26 83
2017 Other 11 37 42 10 0 0 0 48 10 11

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 Executive 10 51 30 10 0 0 0 10 61 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 20 51 14 5 0 0 20 30 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 21 32 33 6 0 0 39 30 83
2017 Other 0 31 31 11 28 0 0 38 31 11

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 Executive 39 51 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 31 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 40 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 83
2017 Other 28 51 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 11

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 Executive 30 11 49 10 0 0 0 41 10 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 41 5 20 5 0 0 70 25 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 39 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 83
2017 Other 38 34 8 21 0 0 0 72 21 11
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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 Scientific and Professional 50 50 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 46 54 83
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 46 26
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 63 116

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Scientific and Professional 100 0 10
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 92 8 38
2014 Scientific and Professional 100 0 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 95 5 42

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 Scientific and Professional 81 9 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 73 18 0 6 3 0 0 91 9 35
2014 Scientific and Professional 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 72 20 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 40
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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 Executive 30 10 30 21 0 10 0 33 67 10
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 35 20 9 10 10 0 17 83 20
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 30 32 23 7 5 3 0 31 69 83
2017 Other 35 27 10 21 0 6 0 38 62 11

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 Scientific and Professional 26 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 55

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 Scientific and Professional 39 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 55

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 Scientific and Professional 46 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 55

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 Scientific and Professional 67 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 63 55

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 Scientific and Professional 0 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 55

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 55

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 Scientific and Professional 7 47 20 6 7 13 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 2 51 31 7 4 6 55

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 Scientific and Professional 14 13 7 34 32 0 0 27 66 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 29 9 19 20 0 12 45 45 55

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 Scientific and Professional 7 7 13 0 32 0 41 23 55 15
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 5 5 14 16 5 47 27 62 55
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