2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council by Question 102. What is your current employee status?

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 48 5 8 1 0 0 85 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 52 5 10 1 0 0 84 11 137
2014 Term 42 50 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 25 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 28 4 2 3 1 0 91 5 137
2014 Term 75 21 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24

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 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 24 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 137
2014 Term 46 33 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 31 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 35 4 5 1 0 0 89 7 137
2014 Term 46 25 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 42 9 8 3 0 1 79 12 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 44 15 15 4 0 1 67 18 137
2014 Term 29 50 8 4 8 0 0 79 13 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 41 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 40 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 137
2014 Term 50 21 8 17 4 0 0 71 21 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 34 5 7 0 0 0 87 7 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 34 7 5 4 0 0 83 10 137
2014 Term 46 25 0 25 4 0 0 71 29 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 38 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 31 8 6 0 1 1 86 6 137
2014 Term 63 21 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 30 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 137
2014 Term 46 29 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 28 9 10 5 1 13 72 17 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 25 10 16 10 1 11 58 30 137
2014 Term 29 13 17 4 17 4 17 53 26 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 41 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 10 9 5 0 0 77 14 137
2014 Term 38 33 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 10 9 8 0 0 72 18 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 36 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 137
2014 Term 29 42 17 4 4 4 0 74 9 24

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 44 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 149

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 35 7 7 1 1 0 85 8 137
2014 Term 63 21 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 34 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 149

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 33 9 2 0 0 0 88 2 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 32 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 137
2014 Term 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 41 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 39 12 12 5 1 0 71 18 137
2014 Term 38 29 13 21 0 0 0 67 21 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 35 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 12 10 6 1 0 73 15 137
2014 Term 50 29 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 43 13 5 4 1 0 77 10 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 41 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 136
2014 Term 42 46 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 13 1 3 0 0 82 5 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 34 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 137
2014 Term 33 38 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 24

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 14 10 1 0 0 74 12 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 40 20 5 4 0 1 71 9 137
2014 Term 33 33 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 24

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 16 45 21 10 0 2 32 22 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 24 41 21 7 0 1 29 29 135
2014 Term 4 25 21 29 4 8 8 40 35 24

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 16 27 32 14 3 2 48 24 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 15 32 26 18 1 1 45 23 135
2014 Term 13 17 17 25 13 8 8 45 35 24

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 27 38 15 5 3 1 21 39 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 24 38 16 9 1 1 25 36 135
2014 Term 13 29 17 21 4 8 8 30 50 24

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 15 39 32 10 1 0 43 18 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 13 41 30 12 0 1 43 16 135
2014 Term 8 13 25 38 13 0 4 52 22 24

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 24 35 16 11 1 0 27 37 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 31 29 11 7 1 1 19 52 136
2014 Term 21 8 17 25 4 13 13 39 39 24

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 29 28 25 9 1 1 34 37 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 33 21 13 2 0 34 32 134
2014 Term 4 29 17 21 17 4 8 43 38 24

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 18 49 21 5 1 0 26 24 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 43 18 6 3 1 24 31 136
2014 Term 8 21 8 38 8 8 8 55 35 24
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 22 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 20 0 3 1 0 0 96 4 137
2014 Term 63 29 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 12 8 8 3 2 71 16 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 31 15 9 5 1 3 70 14 137
2014 Term 21 33 17 4 4 17 4 68 11 24

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 35 9 8 7 0 0 77 14 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 29 10 8 9 0 0 73 17 137
2014 Term 46 38 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 24

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 42 8 12 4 1 0 76 16 147
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 9 10 5 1 1 76 16 137
2014 Term 29 42 8 13 0 8 0 77 14 24

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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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 29 10 13 8 3 0 67 22 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 26 15 12 7 2 1 65 19 137
2014 Term 29 29 17 4 8 13 0 67 14 24

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

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 21 21 18 10 14 2 42 33 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 23 18 20 16 11 1 39 40 137
2014 Term 13 13 13 21 13 29 0 35 47 24

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

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 32 5 5 5 0 0 84 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 36 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 137
2014 Term 63 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 136
2014 Term 46 38 13 0 0 4 0 87 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 30 10 3 5 1 1 82 8 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 27 10 7 5 4 1 77 13 137
2014 Term 46 29 17 0 0 8 0 82 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 31 5 4 5 1 0 85 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 6 9 5 1 0 80 14 137
2014 Term 54 21 13 4 0 8 0 82 5 24

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 15 2 1 1 0 0 97 1 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 85 10 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 136
2014 Term 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 24 3 4 9 2 4 83 14 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 24 9 4 7 4 5 78 12 137
2014 Term 42 21 21 4 4 8 0 68 9 24

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
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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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 24 5 4 5 1 0 86 10 149

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

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 27 7 3 5 1 1 85 8 149

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 25 10 3 5 0 1 81 8 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 6 6 4 1 1 84 10 137
2014 Term 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 31 17 5 2 4 10 72 8 55
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 38 2 5 2 10 0 89 8 42

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 14 9 4 3 1 72 14 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 40 15 8 6 3 1 69 14 136
2014 Term 46 21 17 8 0 8 0 73 9 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 47 12 7 6 2 1 74 14 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 45 13 11 5 1 0 71 16 136
2014 Term 38 25 13 13 4 8 0 68 18 24

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 45 19 8 4 6 1 66 13 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 37 18 15 7 4 0 59 23 136
2014 Term 25 33 13 8 4 17 0 70 15 24

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

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 30 16 12 10 5 1 59 23 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 26 20 18 8 4 0 51 28 136
2014 Term 38 4 17 8 25 8 0 45 36 24

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

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 44 17 14 9 3 1 58 24 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 42 15 18 9 1 0 57 28 136
2014 Term 21 42 21 8 4 4 0 65 13 24
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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
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 16 5 0 0 0 78 5 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 45 9 7 0 1 0 85 7 137
2014 Term 46 42 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 43 7 3 0 3 0 90 3 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 38 7 3 0 3 0 90 3 137
2014 Term 42 46 4 4 0 4 0 91 4 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 45 15 6 3 1 1 75 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 7 7 3 1 1 83 10 137
2014 Term 42 29 8 8 4 8 0 77 14 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 39 18 6 6 8 0 68 13 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 20 4 6 4 0 69 11 137
2014 Term 21 29 21 13 4 13 0 57 19 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 26 19 11 14 7 6 49 29 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 24 18 11 15 8 7 48 31 137
2014 Term 17 17 4 13 17 29 4 50 44 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 27 6 3 0 0 1 90 3 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 26 6 1 0 1 1 93 1 137
2014 Term 58 38 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 20 5 1 1 2 1 94 1 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 26 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 137
2014 Term 71 13 4 8 0 0 4 87 9 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 37 13 13 9 2 0 64 23 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 26 17 22 12 1 0 49 34 137
2014 Term 29 38 4 13 8 8 0 73 23 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 20 11 28 20 3 0 39 49 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 12 30 24 1 0 33 55 137
2014 Term 17 13 4 33 21 4 8 33 62 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 37 21 13 3 1 0 62 17 149

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 16 12 3 1 0 68 16 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 28 12 4 3 5 1 81 7 137
2014 Term 42 21 8 8 8 13 0 71 19 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 39 17 8 1 2 0 74 9 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 34 10 4 1 3 1 85 5 137
2014 Term 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 33 9 0 1 1 0 90 1 137
2014 Term 63 25 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 12 4 5 0 0 79 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 35 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 137
2014 Term 42 33 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 37 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 137
2014 Term 46 33 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 20 26 13 6 2 0 54 19 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 30 18 10 10 4 0 62 20 137
2014 Term 21 25 25 13 4 8 4 52 19 24
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 34 39 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 32 34 137
2014 Term 46 4 50 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 22 55 5 0 12 40
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 22 50 22 9999 7 46
2014 Term 0 9 36 18 9999 36 11
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 137

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 26
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 20

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 26

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 24

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 24
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 24
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 24
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 17

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 24
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 24

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 100 0 26

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 21 18 11 7 27 6 47 27 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 15 8 7 34 6 52 24 137
2014 Term 8 4 21 4 4 38 21 30 20 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 31 15 13 4 7 1 65 19 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 26 14 7 6 12 1 70 14 137
2014 Term 17 8 21 0 4 46 4 50 8 24
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 48 7 3 2 1 5 88 5 148
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 39 17 3 0 0 8 79 3 137
2014 Term 21 42 8 13 4 8 4 71 19 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 25 24 14 4 14 6 49 22 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 15 2 2 9 7 77 5 137
2014 Term 4 25 33 4 4 29 0 41 12 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 33 5 3 3 7 6 88 6 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 20 7 4 2 7 8 84 8 137
2014 Term 29 33 0 0 0 38 0 100 0 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 35 11 5 3 10 5 78 10 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 31 9 4 2 11 7 81 8 136
2014 Term 17 38 13 0 0 33 0 81 0 24
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 137

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 12

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 100 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 19 20 6 3 31 7 51 16 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 13 18 2 3 40 7 58 10 136
2014 Term 8 8 25 0 4 54 0 36 9 24

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 34 17 7 3 12 2 69 11 149
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 23 12 2 3 18 1 79 6 136
2014 Term 13 25 17 4 4 38 0 60 13 24
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 39 17 6 3 1 2 74 9 149

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
(%)
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(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 26 28 27 9 0 0 36 36 149

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 36 25 16 6 0 1 52 23 149

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 26 28 17 15 1 0 39 32 149

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 27 19 5 2 1 7 72 8 149

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 32 22 14 6 0 1 57 21 149

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 33 26 8 3 1 0 63 11 149

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 35 29 10 3 0 1 57 14 149

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 20 9 3 0 0 68 11 149

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 42 19 15 1 0 0 65 16 149

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 24 6 3 1 0 1 90 3 149

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 13 12 3 2 1 2 83 5 147

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 33 14 3 1 0 1 82 4 148

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
(%)
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(%)
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 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 20 10 3 3 0 1 84 6 149

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 19 9 3 1 0 22 85 4 149

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 26 10 1 0 1 6 88 1 148

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
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 20 8 3 1 1 3 88 4 149

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 13 3 1 0 1 82 5 149

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Moderate
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High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 27 43 15 4 0 0 39 19 149

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 17 43 26 9 0 0 35 21 149

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 42 13 6 1 2 0 79 7 149

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 49 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 149
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 147
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 137

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 16 19
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 86 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 32 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 32 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
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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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 11 2 3 3 0 56 44 149

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

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Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 61

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 61

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 61

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 61

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 61

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 61

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 73 11 2 2 3 63

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 25 13 16 6 3 3 62 24 63

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 11 21 7 3 5 44 41 18 63
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