2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety 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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Harassment
Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	50	41	4	1	3	91	4	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	35	41	0	16	9	75	25	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	71	18	0	0	12	88	12	11
2017	Other	45	45	3	5	2	90	7	641
2014	Executive	48	38	5	7	3	86	9	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	62	23	0	8	6	85	15	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	40	0	0	10	90	10	10
2014	Other	45	44	3	7	2	89	8	514

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	71	19	8	0	2	0	0	90	2	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	75	9	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	91	9	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	72	17	4	3	2	1	1	91	4	641
2014	Executive	74	20	3	4	0	0	0	94	4	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	92	8	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	80	10	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2014	Other	75	16	3	3	2	0	0	92	4	514

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	71	18	5	3	2	0	89	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	55	25	4	0	16	0	80	16	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	82	18	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	69	16	4	6	3	1	86	9	640
2014	Executive	70	18	6	3	2	0	88	6	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	75	8	0	16	0	0	84	16	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	30	0	0	20	0	80	20	10
2014	Other	69	17	6	4	2	1	87	6	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	61	30	3	5	1	91	6	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	25	0	20	4	75	25	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	44	0	12	0	88	12	11
2017	Other	49	36	5	6	4	85	10	640
2014	Executive	60	24	9	1	5	84	6	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	69	16	0	15	0	85	15	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	70	20	0	0	10	90	10	10
2014	Other	48	31	8	9	5	78	14	513

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	50	42	4	1	2	92	3	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	65	30	4	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	53	18	21	9	0	71	9	11
2017	Other	44	38	6	9	2	83	12	641
2014	Executive	54	32	6	6	3	86	8	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	52	23	16	8	0	75	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	20	0	0	30	70	30	10
2014	Other	46	35	8	6	4	82	10	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	66	29	3	1	1	94	2	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	71	25	4	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	38	26	9	18	9	65	26	11
2017	Other	49	35	6	6	3	85	8	640
2014	Executive	49	42	5	3	0	91	3	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	52	16	23	8	0	69	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	30	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	44	37	9	7	2	82	9	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	71	23	2	1	2	94	3	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	38	18	9	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	55	32	5	5	3	88	7	639
2014	Executive	66	28	2	2	1	94	4	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	61	25	15	0	0	85	0	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	30	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	53	31	7	7	2	85	9	514

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	76	21	0	0	2	1	98	2	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	58	37	4	0	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	53	18	29	0	0	0	71	0	11
2017	Other	66	27	4	2	0	0	93	3	639
2014	Executive	74	16	4	4	3	0	90	6	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	52	33	6	8	0	0	85	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	90	10	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	69	26	3	2	0	0	95	2	514

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	53	31	7	6	4	0	83	10	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	80	0	16	4	0	0	80	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	56	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2017	Other	55	29	7	5	3	0	84	8	640
2014	Executive	50	31	7	5	6	1	81	12	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	46	8	8	23	15	0	54	38	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	80	10	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	52	30	9	6	2	0	82	9	514

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	22	13	10	6	8	0	41	60	23	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	29	0	0	0	5	16	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	29	18	18	0	0	9	61	19	11
2017	Other	49	24	8	8	5	1	4	78	14	639
2014	Executive	28	15	8	8	9	0	31	63	25	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	31	25	15	0	23	6	0	60	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	50	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	41	30	8	11	7	1	2	73	19	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	50	43	4	1	1	93	2	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	46	4	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	18	56	9	18	0	74	18	11
2017	Other	39	41	11	6	4	79	10	641
2014	Executive	45	39	9	6	1	84	7	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	36	39	8	0	16	75	16	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	30	60	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	33	42	11	10	4	75	14	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	32	33	14	17	5	65	21	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	29	53	13	4	0	82	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	29	18	18	9	56	26	11
2017	Other	28	36	14	13	9	64	21	641
2014	Executive	29	29	22	11	8	58	20	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	21	23	16	16	23	44	39	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	40	0	10	0	90	10	10
2014	Other	27	32	17	14	9	59	24	514

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	37	44	10	8	1	81	9	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	45	55	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	29	9	9	9	74	18	11
2017	Other	35	42	10	10	3	77	13	640

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	66	19	9	4	1	85	6	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	80	20	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	47	9	0	0	91	0	11
2017	Other	47	38	8	4	3	85	7	640
2014	Executive	61	29	7	1	1	90	3	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	46	27	0	0	27	73	27	12
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	70	30	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	43	38	10	5	3	82	8	514

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	43	36	9	8	4	79	12	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	62	29	9	0	0	91	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	21	26	9	9	56	18	11
2017	Other	35	36	14	9	6	71	15	639

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	68	29	2	0	1	97	1	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	75	20	4	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	38	18	9	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	58	28	9	3	1	87	4	639
2014	Executive	74	24	2	0	0	98	0	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	51	33	0	0	16	84	16	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	90	0	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	63	25	9	2	1	88	3	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	44	43	7	3	3	87	7	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	59	36	4	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	56	9	9	0	82	9	11
2017	Other	36	40	11	10	3	76	13	638
2014	Executive	37	40	10	9	4	76	13	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	21	39	15	0	25	61	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	40	40	10	0	10	80	10	10
2014	Other	24	47	10	12	7	72	19	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	37	43	11	6	3	80	9	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	39	41	16	4	0	80	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	38	18	9	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	40	33	15	9	4	73	12	639
2014	Executive	38	36	13	9	3	74	13	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	38	23	6	16	16	61	33	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	10	10	10	10	70	20	10
2014	Other	33	34	15	11	6	68	17	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	44	39	9	6	3	0	82	9	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	59	36	4	0	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	38	18	9	0	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	41	36	11	8	3	0	78	11	639
2014	Executive	37	44	12	4	2	0	81	7	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	44	16	8	8	23	0	61	31	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	30	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2014	Other	35	39	11	9	5	1	75	14	512

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	56	37	6	0	1	93	1	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	71	25	4	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	38	18	9	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	46	34	11	6	2	81	8	638
2014	Executive	54	35	5	6	0	89	6	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	51	25	8	0	16	75	16	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	80	10	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	44	38	10	6	2	82	8	513

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	15	32	28	14	10	0	48	24	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	61	19	20	0	0	0	80	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	62	38	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	36	40	15	6	3	1	76	9	640
2014	Executive	13	40	26	14	7	0	53	21	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	23	39	6	25	6	0	62	31	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	30	20	40	10	0	0	50	10	10
2014	Other	34	42	19	3	2	0	76	5	514

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	8	22	41	23	7	0	0	30	30	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	0	9	55	20	16	0	0	36	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	0	9	29	26	26	0	9	58	10	11
2017	Other	7	20	36	25	10	1	3	35	27	635
2014	Executive	8	22	42	23	5	0	0	28	30	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	25	15	39	15	6	0	0	21	39	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	0	20	30	40	10	0	0	50	20	10
2014	Other	7	23	39	21	7	1	2	29	31	514

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	3	5	29	39	20	0	3	61	9	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	4	13	9	42	16	0	16	68	21	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	0	9	38	9	35	9	0	48	10	11
2017	Other	4	12	22	33	22	4	4	60	16	633
2014	Executive	6	8	16	35	31	0	3	69	15	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	8	0	15	25	44	0	8	75	9	13
2014	Other	2	9	25	37	21	2	3	61	12	513

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	28	36	20	6	0	1	26	38	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	9	0	19	56	16	0	0	72	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	9	29	18	26	18	0	0	44	38	11
2017	Other	12	20	34	19	11	1	3	31	33	637
2014	Executive	10	27	33	24	5	0	1	29	37	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	8	23	49	0	19	0	0	19	31	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	20	20	20	20	20	0	0	40	40	10
2014	Other	17	25	33	17	6	1	2	23	43	513

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	2	18	44	30	7	0	0	36	20	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	0	9	35	52	4	0	0	56	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	0	0	38	26	35	0	0	62	0	11
2017	Other	3	12	33	31	17	1	2	50	16	629
2014	Executive	4	20	33	34	9	0	0	43	24	88
2014	Scientific and Professional	16	13	48	15	8	0	0	23	29	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	10	50	10	20	0	0	30	20	10
2014	Other	6	13	34	31	14	1	1	46	19	511

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	11	20	35	25	9	0	0	34	31	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	0	9	13	78	0	0	0	78	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	9	0	38	26	26	0	0	53	9	11
2017	Other	13	18	27	23	15	1	3	40	32	634
2014	Executive	10	27	35	17	9	0	1	27	38	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	25	13	16	38	8	0	0	46	38	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	20	20	20	20	10	0	44	33	10
2014	Other	12	17	28	27	11	1	3	40	31	512

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	Executive	3	13	35	32	15	1	0	48	17	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	0	29	4	19	48	0	0	66	29	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	9	0	21	26	35	0	9	68	10	11
2017	Other	5	12	26	27	20	3	6	52	20	636
2014	Executive	1	4	19	43	30	1	1	74	6	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	8	15	25	25	28	0	0	52	23	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	0	10	10	40	40	0	0	80	10	10
2014	Other	3	5	22	37	25	2	6	67	8	514

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	7	20	37	26	9	0	1	35	27	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	4	4	19	41	32	0	0	72	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	0	29	26	26	9	0	9	39	32	11
2017	Other	10	18	34	20	12	3	3	34	30	636
2014	Executive	8	18	45	18	12	0	0	29	26	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	31	8	16	31	13	0	0	44	39	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	0	10	20	40	20	0	10	67	11	10
2014	Other	11	22	33	21	9	2	3	31	34	514

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	69	17	10	2	2	0	86	4	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	71	9	20	0	0	0	80	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	91	9	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	68	15	5	6	3	2	86	9	640
2014	Executive	71	18	2	4	5	0	88	9	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	69	23	0	0	8	0	92	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	90	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2014	Other	70	13	6	5	3	2	85	9	512

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	34	38	14	6	6	0	2	74	11	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	34	32	20	9	0	5	0	69	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	35	0	9	0	0	12	90	10	11
2017	Other	26	34	15	10	8	5	3	65	19	641
2014	Executive	30	35	10	15	6	3	1	67	22	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	23	44	0	16	16	0	0	67	33	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	40	40	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10
2014	Other	27	30	18	11	9	3	2	60	21	513

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	58	28	4	9	1	0	85	10	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	71	16	9	4	0	0	87	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	56	18	18	9	0	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	43	31	8	9	7	1	75	17	641
2014	Executive	48	31	5	12	4	0	79	16	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	42	25	8	8	16	0	67	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	20	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2014	Other	37	31	11	12	8	0	68	20	513

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	48	34	8	7	2	1	0	83	9	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	37	9	0	4	0	0	87	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	53	9	38	0	0	0	0	62	0	11
2017	Other	35	36	14	9	5	1	0	72	14	640
2014	Executive	41	36	14	7	1	0	0	77	8	88
2014	Scientific and Professional	61	16	15	8	0	0	0	77	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	30	50	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2014	Other	29	41	13	12	4	0	1	71	16	514

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	53	26	12	3	2	2	0	82	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	34	32	4	4	4	21	0	83	11	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	26	0	26	0	12	0	70	30	11
2017	Other	31	29	13	10	7	10	1	66	19	637
2014	Executive	52	21	10	10	4	3	0	76	14	88
2014	Scientific and Professional	21	39	0	23	8	0	8	66	34	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	20	60	0	0	20	0	0	80	20	10
2014	Other	31	30	14	11	6	8	1	67	18	514

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	22	36	18	11	10	3	0	60	22	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	29	20	4	20	4	21	0	63	31	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	9	26	9	0	29	0	50	13	11
2017	Other	14	20	18	17	14	16	2	42	37	638
2014	Executive	15	34	20	13	16	3	0	51	29	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	15	44	8	25	8	0	0	59	33	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	40	20	0	20	10	0	56	22	10
2014	Other	12	18	18	21	18	12	1	34	45	513

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	49	37	9	5	0	87	5	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	41	9	0	0	91	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	74	9	18	0	0	82	0	11
2017	Other	44	38	7	7	4	82	11	638
2014	Executive	32	47	10	7	4	79	11	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	36	23	0	25	16	59	41	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	40	40	0	20	0	80	20	10
2014	Other	43	37	9	7	4	80	11	513

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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	42	35	12	8	2	0	1	78	10	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	41	4	4	0	0	0	91	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	56	18	26	0	0	0	0	74	0	11
2017	Other	45	33	9	6	5	1	1	80	11	641
2014	Executive	35	36	15	7	7	0	0	71	14	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	38	38	0	8	16	0	0	75	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	70	10	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2014	Other	42	33	10	10	5	0	0	75	15	513

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	58	24	9	4	1	2	1	85	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	65	20	9	0	0	5	0	91	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	53	21	18	9	0	0	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	51	29	8	5	4	2	1	82	9	640
2014	Executive	43	36	11	6	4	0	0	79	10	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	21	39	8	6	25	0	0	61	31	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	70	30	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	48	29	9	7	6	1	1	78	13	514

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	57	29	7	2	3	1	1	87	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	39	48	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	65	18	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	11
2017	Other	49	30	8	6	5	1	1	80	11	640
2014	Executive	49	33	12	4	2	0	0	81	7	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	36	31	8	0	25	0	0	67	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	40	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	45	31	9	10	4	0	1	77	14	513

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	79	11	2	1	3	3	93	5	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	75	20	4	0	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	91	9	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	77	13	4	3	1	3	92	3	638
2014	Executive	79	15	3	1	1	0	94	2	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	84	8	0	0	8	0	92	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	79	10	3	4	1	2	92	6	514

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	55	18	11	3	3	0	10	80	7	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	75	4	4	16	0	0	0	80	16	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	29	26	0	0	0	0	74	0	11
2017	Other	48	27	7	8	5	3	3	80	13	641
2014	Executive	53	24	6	3	7	0	7	82	12	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	54	23	16	0	0	0	6	82	0	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	80	20	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	52	19	8	8	9	2	2	74	17	514

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	63	21	9	4	2	0	1	84	7	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	55	36	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	71	29	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	58	23	8	5	5	1	1	82	10	641

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	62	17	11	4	1	3	1	82	6	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	71	16	0	13	0	0	0	87	13	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	82	0	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	11
2017	Other	57	24	9	4	4	1	1	82	9	640

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	57	24	10	6	2	0	1	82	8	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	66	25	4	4	0	0	0	91	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	56	26	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	11
2017	Other	51	27	9	6	6	0	1	79	12	639
2014	Executive	47	31	11	9	2	0	0	78	11	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	36	33	0	6	16	8	0	75	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	80	10	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	49	29	9	8	5	0	0	77	13	513

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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	34	45	9	8	5	0	0	78	12	65
2017	Other	41	29	16	4	5	0	5	74	9	54
2014	Executive	34	33	12	12	6	0	3	69	18	64
2014	Other	40	30	6	6	6	3	11	81	13	37

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	16	49	18	8	6	3	68	14	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	9	56	26	9	0	0	65	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	29	35	26	9	0	0	65	9	11
2017	Other	25	32	16	15	7	5	60	23	639
2014	Executive	20	36	16	18	8	1	57	27	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	15	46	0	23	16	0	61	39	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	50	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2014	Other	21	31	20	17	7	5	55	25	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	22	50	14	8	6	0	72	13	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	25	41	30	4	0	0	65	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	38	26	9	0	0	65	9	11
2017	Other	24	34	18	13	9	2	59	22	641
2014	Executive	23	36	23	9	8	0	59	18	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	15	46	8	8	23	0	61	31	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	60	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2014	Other	21	33	21	17	7	1	54	24	514

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	19	45	20	10	6	1	0	64	16	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	36	29	25	4	0	5	0	69	5	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	9	38	26	0	0	0	35	26	11
2017	Other	17	33	19	16	9	6	0	54	26	641
2014	Executive	16	35	26	14	7	1	0	52	22	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	6	62	0	15	16	0	0	69	31	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	20	30	40	0	0	0	10	56	0	10
2014	Other	14	32	23	19	8	4	0	47	29	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	37	35	18	3	4	2	74	8	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	26	20	20	34	0	0	46	34	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	26	29	9	0	9	58	10	11
2017	Other	27	30	18	12	9	5	60	22	641
2014	Executive	38	32	18	8	5	0	70	12	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	21	31	15	16	16	0	52	33	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	60	10	10	0	10	78	11	10
2014	Other	21	34	19	13	9	3	57	23	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	24	47	18	8	3	0	71	11	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	46	25	20	0	9	0	71	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	18	38	35	9	0	0	56	9	11
2017	Other	22	34	17	14	9	3	58	24	638
2014	Executive	21	43	16	13	8	0	64	20	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	15	46	6	16	16	0	61	33	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	20	50	30	0	0	0	70	0	10
2014	Other	17	32	18	22	9	1	50	32	514

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	51	37	6	6	0	0	89	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	66	29	0	4	0	0	96	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	29	26	0	0	0	74	0	11
2017	Other	42	39	11	6	1	1	82	7	640
2014	Executive	48	36	10	3	1	1	85	5	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	59	25	8	8	0	0	84	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	41	37	11	6	3	1	79	9	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	68	31	0	0	0	1	100	0	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	55	45	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	38	18	0	0	9	81	0	11
2017	Other	52	35	8	2	1	1	89	3	640
2014	Executive	67	24	4	2	0	1	93	2	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	31	69	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	40	60	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	49	38	7	4	1	2	88	5	514

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	65	28	5	0	1	1	0	94	1	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	61	25	9	5	0	0	0	86	5	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	26	9	38	0	0	0	53	38	11
2017	Other	45	35	10	4	3	2	1	83	7	641
2014	Executive	57	33	4	4	1	1	0	91	5	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	46	15	33	0	0	0	6	65	0	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	90	10	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	46	37	8	4	3	2	1	85	7	514

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	49	32	10	6	0	3	0	84	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	56	25	9	4	0	5	0	86	5	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	18	44	21	18	0	0	0	62	18	11
2017	Other	33	31	18	10	3	4	1	68	14	641
2014	Executive	51	26	13	9	2	0	0	77	11	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	21	39	0	25	8	0	6	65	35	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	20	10	0	0	0	10	89	0	10
2014	Other	31	36	19	8	4	2	1	69	12	513

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	27	32	13	13	7	6	2	64	22	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	20	29	26	25	0	0	0	50	25	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	18	26	26	29	0	0	0	44	29	11
2017	Other	21	22	19	15	14	7	2	47	32	641
2014	Executive	30	21	19	11	10	5	4	56	23	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	23	16	15	0	31	8	6	46	37	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	40	20	10	10	0	10	56	22	10
2014	Other	19	24	17	17	14	9	1	48	34	514

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	55	27	10	3	3	0	1	83	7	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	71	25	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	82	18	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	60	19	9	6	2	1	3	82	8	641
2014	Executive	59	24	9	5	2	1	0	84	7	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	75	16	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	20	0	20	0	0	0	80	20	10
2014	Other	59	21	10	5	1	1	3	83	6	514

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	67	24	4	2	0	2	0	93	2	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	59	36	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	91	9	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	70	18	5	2	1	2	2	92	3	641
2014	Executive	75	21	1	2	1	0	0	95	3	88
2014	Scientific and Professional	84	8	0	0	0	8	0	100	0	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	80	10	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2014	Other	69	18	7	3	0	2	1	90	3	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	47	40	10	3	0	0	87	3	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	62	25	9	0	4	0	87	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	47	0	9	9	0	82	18	11
2017	Other	42	32	11	8	5	2	75	14	639
2014	Executive	42	28	15	11	4	0	70	14	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	31	21	15	16	16	0	52	33	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	40	0	0	10	0	90	10	10
2014	Other	34	34	11	11	8	1	70	19	514

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	25	32	19	11	10	0	3	59	22	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	25	36	26	4	4	4	0	64	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	21	9	9	26	0	9	52	39	11
2017	Other	21	25	15	17	17	3	2	49	36	641
2014	Executive	25	26	19	10	12	1	7	55	25	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	15	31	6	16	31	0	0	46	48	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	70	10	0	10	0	0	80	10	10
2014	Other	18	21	16	19	21	2	3	41	42	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	32	41	19	6	3	0	72	9	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	46	45	9	0	0	0	91	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	29	44	0	0	0	56	0	11
2017	Other	25	39	18	10	4	4	67	14	638

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	49	37	9	2	0	2	89	2	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	55	20	20	4	0	0	75	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	56	26	9	9	0	0	82	9	11
2017	Other	47	31	12	3	2	4	82	5	639
2014	Executive	53	40	7	0	0	0	93	0	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	46	39	6	0	8	0	85	8	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	50	32	11	3	2	2	83	5	513

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	50	40	9	1	0	0	0	90	1	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	55	16	24	5	0	0	0	71	5	11
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	56	26	9	9	0	0	0	82	9	11
2017	Other	42	39	10	5	2	2	0	83	7	638
2014	Executive	56	31	5	5	0	1	1	90	5	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	36	33	6	8	16	0	0	69	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	40	50	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	46	33	11	7	2	1	0	80	9	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	54	35	8	2	1	89	3	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	45	0	4	0	96	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	65	35	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Other	50	33	9	5	2	84	7	641
2014	Executive	54	36	7	3	0	90	3	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	59	25	0	8	8	84	16	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	50	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Other	52	34	8	5	2	86	6	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	56	31	11	1	0	0	88	1	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	53	21	26	0	0	0	74	0	11
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	47	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2017	Other	46	30	15	5	4	0	77	9	640
2014	Executive	49	33	13	4	1	0	82	5	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	46	21	8	0	16	8	73	18	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	40	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	37	38	14	7	4	0	75	11	514

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	51	40	3	3	2	91	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	48	31	21	0	0	79	0	11
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	47	0	9	0	91	9	11
2017	Other	43	34	13	7	3	77	10	641
2014	Executive	50	31	12	6	2	80	8	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	39	28	8	16	8	67	25	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	40	10	0	0	90	0	10
2014	Other	38	37	13	9	3	75	12	513

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	49	26	14	2	3	3	1	79	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	41	25	30	4	0	0	0	65	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	18	21	9	9	0	0	62	18	11
2017	Other	36	27	15	11	7	4	1	66	18	641
2014	Executive	49	26	13	8	3	1	0	76	12	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	38	31	8	16	0	0	6	74	18	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	60	10	30	0	0	0	0	70	0	10
2014	Other	34	28	16	12	6	3	1	64	19	514

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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	17	51	32	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	10	61	29	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	18	44	38	11
2017	Other	28	37	35	640
2014	Executive	22	39	39	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	23	48	29	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	50	40	10
2014	Other	22	40	38	514

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	Executive	6	31	31	13	6	12	16
2017	Other	20	25	29	6	18	3	179
2014	Executive	30	20	34	10	9999	6	19
2014	Other	18	26	33	16	9999	7	116

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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	Executive	13	87	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2017	Other	16	84	641
2014	Executive	19	81	89
2014	Other	17	83	513

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	42	12
2017	Other	51	103
2014	Executive	54	16
2014	Other	52	88

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	83	12
2017	Other	71	103
2014	Executive	55	16
2014	Other	65	88

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	Executive	12
2017	Other	103
2014	Executive	16
2014	Other	88

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2014	Executive	0	16

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2014	Executive	0	16
2014	Other	6	88

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	58	12
2017	Other	47	103
2014	Executive	42	16
2014	Other	40	88

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	37	103
2014	Other	30	88

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	41	12
2017	Other	52	103
2014	Other	45	88

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	42	12
2017	Other	45	103
2014	Executive	30	16
2014	Other	39	88

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	33	103
2014	Executive	30	16
2014	Other	32	88

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	58	12
2017	Other	57	103
2014	Executive	56	16
2014	Other	54	88

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	42	12
2017	Other	30	103
2014	Executive	30	16
2014	Other	35	88

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2014	Executive	0	16

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2017	Other	5	103
2014	Executive	0	16
2014	Other	7	88

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2017	Other	8	103
2014	Other	12	88

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	42	103
2014	Other	43	88

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	50	12
2017	Other	35	103
2014	Other	26	88

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2017	Other	11	103
2014	Other	10	88

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	Executive	67	12
2017	Other	53	103
2014	Executive	51	16
2014	Other	66	88

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	Other	23	103
2014	Other	28	88

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	Executive	0	12
2017	Other	6	103
2014	Other	11	88

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	Other	18	103
2014	Other	24	88

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	8	103
2014	Other	21	88

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	Executive	0	12

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	Executive	50	12
2017	Other	10	103
2014	Other	16	88

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2017	Other	9	103
2014	Other	6	88

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	27	103
2014	Executive	32	16
2014	Other	16	88

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	9	99
2014	Executive	0	14
2014	Other	13	84

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	Other	19	99
2014	Other	14	84

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	12	99
2014	Other	7	84

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	7	99
2014	Executive	0	14
2014	Other	7	84

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	11	99
2014	Other	17	84

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	Other	6	99
2014	Executive	0	14
2014	Other	8	84

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	9	99
2014	Executive	0	14

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	0	12
2017	Other	5	99
2014	Executive	0	14

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	7	99
2014	Executive	0	14
2014	Other	8	84

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	Other	32	99
2014	Other	30	84

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	Other	12	99
2014	Executive	0	14
2014	Other	8	84

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	Executive	51	12
2017	Other	48	99
2014	Executive	35	14
2014	Other	43	84

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	Executive	58	12
2017	Other	60	99
2014	Executive	51	14
2014	Other	57	84

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	Executive	0	12

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	9	99
2014	Other	8	84

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	Executive	84	16	12
2017	Other	98	2	103

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	24	28	18	8	3	13	6	65	14	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	20	20	29	0	4	26	0	55	6	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	18	18	9	0	0	44	12	80	0	11
2017	Other	17	14	17	9	7	28	8	48	25	641
2014	Executive	25	26	18	8	4	15	3	64	14	88
2014	Scientific and Professional	6	31	16	8	16	6	15	48	31	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	20	30	20	0	10	10	38	25	10
2014	Other	18	16	17	8	8	25	8	49	25	514

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	39	37	13	7	1	2	0	78	8	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	41	30	25	4	0	0	0	71	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	26	38	0	0	9	0	58	0	11
2017	Other	32	29	15	8	4	10	1	69	13	640
2014	Executive	40	30	10	10	3	7	0	75	15	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	36	16	8	25	8	6	0	56	35	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	40	30	20	0	0	10	0	78	0	10
2014	Other	33	33	15	6	5	7	1	72	12	514

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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	14	32	8	0	0	0	46	86	0	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	13	19	0	0	0	4	63	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	9	56	9	0	0	0	26	88	0	11
2017	Other	27	43	12	8	2	3	6	76	10	641
2014	Executive	15	24	12	2	0	0	47	73	4	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	48	25	8	0	0	0	19	90	0	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	20	50	0	10	0	10	10	88	13	10
2014	Other	28	49	10	5	1	3	5	83	6	514

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	13	24	18	3	2	21	19	62	9	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	4	4	34	0	0	26	32	21	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	0	18	26	0	21	18	18	27	32	11
2017	Other	11	21	20	11	8	21	8	45	27	639
2014	Executive	16	28	14	5	4	10	23	66	13	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	39	16	8	8	8	13	6	69	20	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	50	0	0	0	20	20	100	0	10
2014	Other	12	27	21	10	5	19	7	52	20	514

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	25	19	4	2	0	5	45	87	4	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	13	9	4	4	0	5	63	71	14	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	29	0	0	0	9	26	100	0	11
2017	Other	38	29	12	3	2	10	7	80	6	641
2014	Executive	18	18	6	1	1	6	50	81	6	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	31	16	25	8	0	0	19	59	10	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	50	30	0	0	0	10	10	100	0	10
2014	Other	38	29	12	4	2	11	4	79	7	514

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	24	8	2	1	6	39	80	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	9	9	13	0	0	5	63	57	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	29	18	0	0	0	26	76	0	11
2017	Other	26	28	14	6	6	14	6	68	14	641
2014	Executive	16	25	4	3	1	6	44	83	10	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	23	16	33	8	0	0	19	49	10	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	10	60	10	0	0	10	10	88	0	10
2014	Other	27	26	17	6	4	16	4	67	13	514

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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	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11
2017	Other	9	91	639
2014	Executive	8	92	89
2014	Other	6	94	511

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	37	54
2014	Other	48	27

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	89	54
2014	Other	81	27

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	Other	0	54
2014	Other	0	27

Question 76f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	0	54

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	11	54
2014	Other	18	28

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	19	54
2014	Other	32	28

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	11	54
2014	Other	18	28

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	35	54
2014	Other	39	28

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	35	54
2014	Other	36	28

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	9	54

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	15	54

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	Other	0	54

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	0	54
2014	Other	0	28

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	22	54

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	30	54
2014	Other	37	27

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	Other	15	54
2014	Other	22	27

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	9	54

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	22	54
2014	Other	19	27

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	50	54
2014	Other	44	27

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	Other	0	51
2014	Other	0	25

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	14	51
2014	Other	0	25

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	10	51

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	Other	27	51
2014	Other	36	25

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	14	51

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	Other	53	51
2014	Other	52	25

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	Other	77	51
2014	Other	72	25

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Other	12	51

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	Other	98	2	54

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	32	13	14	0	0	31	10	76	0	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	25	9	29	0	0	37	0	54	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	0	9	0	0	44	12	80	0	11
2017	Other	19	14	15	3	3	39	7	61	11	641
2014	Executive	29	23	12	3	3	25	7	75	8	89
2014	Scientific and Professional	21	25	0	16	0	29	8	74	26	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	20	20	20	0	0	30	10	67	0	10
2014	Other	19	14	19	3	2	35	9	58	8	514

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	48	31	8	1	0	11	1	90	1	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	45	42	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	38	9	0	0	9	0	90	0	11
2017	Other	36	28	15	3	2	15	2	76	6	638
2014	Executive	47	29	11	2	0	11	0	85	2	88
2014	Scientific and Professional	36	33	0	16	0	15	0	81	19	13
2014	Administration and Foreign Services	30	40	20	0	0	10	0	78	0	10
2014	Other	36	30	15	3	2	12	2	77	5	514

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	56	27	10	2	2	2	85	5	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	25	50	4	0	0	20	94	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	35	18	9	0	12	70	10	11
2017	Other	42	29	17	6	3	3	73	10	636

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	8	25	31	24	11	0	1	33	36	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	9	26	52	4	9	0	0	35	13	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	53	18	29	0	0	0	0	71	0	11
2017	Other	18	30	25	13	11	1	1	50	25	641

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	34	27	16	3	0	0	54	19	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	20	50	25	0	4	0	0	71	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	62	26	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	11
2017	Other	27	36	19	12	4	1	2	64	16	639

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	9	26	34	14	14	1	1	36	29	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	35	36	20	4	4	0	0	71	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	53	18	21	9	0	0	0	71	9	11
2017	Other	24	27	21	13	12	2	2	52	26	638

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	21	32	23	12	7	1	3	56	20	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	82	4	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	82	0	0	0	0	9	9	100	0	11
2017	Other	44	29	13	6	3	1	4	77	9	638

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	21	37	24	13	4	0	0	59	18	89
2017	Scientific and Professional	18	52	30	0	0	0	0	70	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	35	18	12	9	0	0	62	21	11
2017	Other	32	34	19	9	5	1	1	67	14	637

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	27	39	25	6	4	0	0	65	10	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	20	39	36	4	0	0	0	59	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	9	26	21	0	0	0	53	21	11
2017	Other	28	35	20	9	5	1	1	65	15	636

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	21	33	28	14	3	0	0	54	18	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	36	39	20	4	0	0	0	75	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	35	29	0	0	0	0	71	0	11
2017	Other	25	34	23	10	5	1	1	61	15	636

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	28	31	24	13	1	1	1	60	15	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	36	39	20	0	4	0	0	75	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	38	18	9	0	0	0	74	9	11
2017	Other	27	35	20	9	8	1	1	63	17	635

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	30	31	20	17	2	0	0	61	19	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	41	50	4	4	0	0	0	91	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	44	29	9	18	0	0	0	74	18	11
2017	Other	32	36	18	8	3	1	2	69	12	635

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	71	20	7	0	0	2	93	0	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	55	32	4	4	4	0	87	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	53	26	21	0	0	0	79	0	11
2017	Other	61	23	10	3	2	2	85	5	636

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	70	22	4	0	0	3	95	0	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	75	20	0	4	0	0	96	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	74	9	0	0	9	9	90	10	11
2017	Other	71	13	7	3	3	3	87	6	640

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	47	36	11	2	1	1	1	85	3	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	50	25	16	4	4	0	0	75	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	74	18	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	11
2017	Other	50	31	10	4	2	0	2	83	7	638

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	60	18	9	8	4	1	79	12	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	62	29	0	4	4	0	91	9	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	74	18	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2017	Other	57	20	11	5	5	2	79	10	639

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	41	22	24	4	1	8	68	6	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	45	25	0	0	0	30	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	74	9	0	0	0	18	100	0	11
2017	Other	56	12	3	1	0	28	95	2	637

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	57	21	15	1	1	1	3	82	2	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	81	13	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	82	9	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2017	Other	67	15	6	1	1	0	9	91	2	636

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	75	16	2	1	0	1	4	96	1	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	82	9	0	4	0	0	4	95	5	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	71	9	12	9	0	0	0	79	9	11
2017	Other	70	12	8	3	3	0	3	85	7	637

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	50	32	12	2	1	2	84	3	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	61	19	16	0	4	0	80	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	35	29	26	9	0	0	65	9	11
2017	Other	49	30	13	3	3	3	81	6	636

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	4	23	54	14	4	28	19	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	4	35	56	0	4	39	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	9	26	65	0	0	35	0	11
2017	Other	14	35	35	9	6	49	15	641

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	6	26	44	18	7	25	31	89
2017	Scientific and Professional	0	20	55	20	4	25	20	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	0	0	74	9	18	26	0	11
2017	Other	7	16	40	26	10	36	24	640

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	49	40	7	2	1	1	90	3	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	46	29	4	0	16	4	79	17	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	71	18	12	0	0	0	88	0	11
2017	Other	44	42	8	2	1	2	88	4	640

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	22	53	14	10	0	0	75	10	90
2017	Scientific and Professional	41	50	4	4	0	0	91	4	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	26	65	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2017	Other	24	42	13	11	6	3	68	18	640

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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	Executive	12	88	91
2017	Other	12	88	638
2014	Executive	11	89	89
2014	Other	11	89	513

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	63	37	11
2017	Other	85	15	79
2014	Other	83	17	54

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	Other	51	31	4	10	3	0	0	82	13	67
2014	Other	71	20	2	4	2	0	0	91	7	45

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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	67	19	7	3	0	4	0	70	30	91
2017	Scientific and Professional	61	29	5	0	0	0	4	64	36	12
2017	Administration and Foreign Services	82	9	9	0	0	0	0	82	18	11
2017	Other	48	29	10	4	3	5	2	52	48	639

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	Executive	4	26
2017	Other	16	284

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	Executive	0	26
2017	Other	12	284

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	Executive	11	26
2017	Other	10	284

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	Executive	46	26
2017	Other	39	284

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	Executive	0	26
2017	Other	4	284

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Executive	50	26
2017	Other	46	284

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	Executive	24	64	8	0	4	0	25
2017	Other	20	65	8	2	2	2	283

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	Executive	54	27	8	0	0	0	12	91	0	26
2017	Other	39	27	9	9	3	3	10	76	14	290

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	Executive	19	31	4	4	11	0	31	73	22	26
2017	Other	14	14	11	6	7	6	42	53	25	290

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

Survey Themes

My Job

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

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.

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

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

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

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

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

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

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.

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

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

My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Senior Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mobility and Retention

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

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

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?

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

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

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)