2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Health Agency of Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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	Male gender	35	46	4	11	4	81	15	373
2017	Female gender	37	47	3	10	3	84	13	916
2014	Male gender	35	41	7	11	5	77	17	451
2014	Female gender	35	47	4	11	3	82	14	1042
2011	Male gender	40	45	4	7	4	85	11	542
2011	Female gender	46	42	3	7	2	88	9	1354
2008	Male gender	48	39	2	7	4	87	10	424
2008	Female gender	47	41	3	8	1	88	9	1011

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	72	18	3	3	1	2	1	93	4	369
2017	Female gender	75	17	2	3	1	1	1	94	3	912
2014	Male gender	72	16	4	5	2	0	2	90	6	451
2014	Female gender	72	19	4	2	1	1	1	93	3	1042
2011	Male gender	74	13	6	3	3	1	1	88	6	541
2011	Female gender	79	14	2	2	1	0	1	94	4	1352
2008	Male gender	75	16	3	4	3	0	1	91	6	423
2008	Female gender	80	14	2	2	1	0	1	95	3	1010

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	67	17	5	4	4	1	1	86	8	373
2017	Female gender	68	17	4	6	4	0	1	86	10	916
2014	Male gender	66	16	5	6	6	0	2	84	12	450
2014	Female gender	67	18	3	6	4	0	1	87	10	1041
2011	Male gender	72	13	4	5	4	0	1	86	10	541
2011	Female gender	72	15	2	5	5	0	1	88	10	1352
2008	Male gender	72	16	3	5	4	0	0	88	10	424
2008	Female gender	73	14	4	6	3	0	1	87	8	1009

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	Male gender	42	34	7	11	5	76	17	371
2017	Female gender	41	37	5	12	6	77	18	916
2014	Male gender	38	32	7	12	10	70	22	450
2014	Female gender	36	35	8	13	8	71	21	1042
2011	Male gender	44	32	10	10	5	76	15	541
2011	Female gender	44	34	6	10	6	78	16	1348

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	37	8	12	6	0	0	74	18	373
2017	Female gender	31	41	11	12	5	0	0	72	17	914
2014	Male gender	30	39	12	12	6	0	1	69	18	449
2014	Female gender	28	41	11	14	5	0	0	70	19	1040
2011	Male gender	31	39	15	10	4	1	1	71	14	544
2011	Female gender	30	43	11	10	5	0	1	74	15	1349
2008	Male gender	38	38	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	424
2008	Female gender	32	42	10	12	3	0	1	75	15	1012

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	Male gender	44	38	6	9	2	82	12	373
2017	Female gender	44	37	6	9	4	81	13	912
2014	Male gender	41	40	9	7	3	81	10	452
2014	Female gender	41	39	8	9	4	79	13	1043
2011	Male gender	41	38	10	6	5	79	11	542
2011	Female gender	43	38	8	8	3	81	11	1351
2008	Male gender	39	45	8	4	3	84	8	424
2008	Female gender	39	42	9	8	2	81	10	1010

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	Male gender	53	32	4	8	2	85	10	373
2017	Female gender	49	35	4	9	3	84	12	913
2014	Male gender	45	38	7	6	4	83	10	452
2014	Female gender	45	36	7	8	3	82	11	1043
2011	Male gender	46	37	7	6	5	83	10	544
2011	Female gender	46	41	5	6	3	87	9	1350
2008	Male gender	47	40	6	4	3	88	7	424
2008	Female gender	44	40	6	7	3	84	9	1013

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	34	6	4	1	0	88	6	371
2017	Female gender	53	34	6	6	2	0	86	7	908
2014	Male gender	50	36	7	4	3	1	86	7	451
2014	Female gender	49	34	8	5	3	0	83	8	1040

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	32	8	8	6	0	79	14	373
2017	Female gender	45	33	8	9	5	0	79	13	913
2014	Male gender	36	35	11	11	6	0	72	17	452
2014	Female gender	40	29	10	12	8	0	69	21	1043
2011	Male gender	40	37	10	6	6	1	78	12	544
2011	Female gender	42	34	7	10	6	0	76	16	1351

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	27	23	12	12	13	1	11	57	29	372
2017	Female gender	26	23	12	14	13	3	9	56	31	910
2014	Male gender	25	23	13	13	16	2	9	54	32	452
2014	Female gender	26	22	11	16	13	2	9	54	33	1043
2011	Male gender	27	20	11	15	15	2	9	53	34	542
2011	Female gender	25	25	10	15	14	2	8	56	32	1349
2008	Male gender	33	24	9	10	13	3	9	64	26	423
2008	Female gender	34	23	9	13	12	2	6	63	27	1012

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	Male gender	35	42	10	8	5	77	13	373
2017	Female gender	34	45	7	9	5	79	14	915
2014	Male gender	28	44	14	8	6	72	14	452
2014	Female gender	27	47	10	10	6	74	16	1043
2011	Male gender	31	43	12	8	6	74	14	543
2011	Female gender	32	41	11	12	5	72	16	1350
2008	Male gender	33	45	10	8	4	79	11	422
2008	Female gender	34	43	11	9	3	77	13	1007

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	27	39	14	10	10	0	66	20	372
2017	Female gender	27	37	12	13	10	0	65	23	915
2014	Male gender	21	37	16	14	11	0	59	25	452
2014	Female gender	24	35	14	18	9	0	59	27	1042
2011	Male gender	24	42	13	11	10	1	66	21	544
2011	Female gender	25	40	12	14	9	0	65	23	1351

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	42	10	9	6	0	0	74	16	373
2017	Female gender	33	38	9	13	6	0	0	72	20	913

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	42	8	5	6	0	82	10	373
2017	Female gender	40	37	11	8	3	1	78	11	913
2014	Male gender	37	42	11	6	4	1	79	10	451
2014	Female gender	38	39	11	8	3	1	78	11	1041
2011	Male gender	38	42	9	6	5	0	80	12	544
2011	Female gender	34	44	9	9	3	1	79	12	1352
2008	Male gender	40	41	8	6	4	1	82	10	424
2008	Female gender	38	39	12	7	3	0	78	10	1009

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	36	12	12	9	0	0	67	21	372
2017	Female gender	29	39	11	12	9	0	0	68	21	915

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	Male gender	51	36	7	5	2	86	7	373
2017	Female gender	51	36	8	3	1	87	5	915
2014	Male gender	58	29	8	4	1	87	5	452
2014	Female gender	60	28	8	2	1	88	4	1041
2011	Male gender	51	37	7	4	1	89	5	543
2011	Female gender	58	29	8	4	1	87	5	1351

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	40	10	10	7	0	72	18	371
2017	Female gender	30	40	10	14	6	0	70	20	915
2014	Male gender	24	42	14	14	6	0	66	20	452
2014	Female gender	23	43	10	16	8	0	66	24	1042
2011	Male gender	31	39	11	11	7	1	71	18	543
2011	Female gender	29	41	11	13	6	0	70	19	1351

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	Male gender	33	38	11	10	8	71	18	373
2017	Female gender	36	34	11	12	6	70	18	915
2014	Male gender	29	38	13	13	6	67	20	452
2014	Female gender	30	38	12	13	8	68	20	1040

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	37	10	12	6	0	0	73	18	373
2017	Female gender	33	38	12	11	5	0	1	72	16	914
2014	Male gender	27	40	16	10	6	0	0	67	16	452
2014	Female gender	29	40	12	12	6	0	0	69	19	1041
2011	Male gender	39	38	10	7	4	1	1	78	11	542
2011	Female gender	37	41	10	7	3	1	0	79	11	1351

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	Male gender	42	38	10	7	3	80	10	371
2017	Female gender	39	39	11	7	3	78	11	913
2014	Male gender	34	41	13	7	4	75	11	452
2014	Female gender	36	40	12	8	4	76	12	1042
2011	Male gender	38	43	9	6	4	81	9	544
2011	Female gender	40	39	10	9	2	79	11	1353
2008	Male gender	42	44	6	4	3	87	8	424
2008	Female gender	42	43	7	6	2	84	9	1008

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	Male gender	40	36	13	7	3	1	77	10	373
2017	Female gender	33	37	18	7	5	1	70	12	914
2014	Male gender	29	42	15	7	5	1	72	12	452
2014	Female gender	31	31	21	10	6	0	63	16	1043
2011	Male gender	36	35	16	7	5	1	71	12	543
2011	Female gender	31	35	19	9	5	0	66	15	1351
2008	Male gender	28	35	18	10	9	0	63	19	424
2008	Female gender	27	34	21	12	6	0	61	19	1010

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	24	38	18	9	0	1	27	35	371
2017	Female gender	11	25	37	17	6	1	2	24	38	913
2014	Male gender	10	30	34	19	5	0	1	25	41	452
2014	Female gender	13	29	35	15	5	1	1	21	43	1040
2011	Male gender	12	26	35	15	9	1	2	25	39	543
2011	Female gender	14	28	34	15	7	1	2	22	44	1346
2008	Male gender	10	29	35	18	6	1	1	25	39	423
2008	Female gender	9	31	36	15	6	1	2	22	41	1007

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	23	29	22	16	1	0	38	33	370
2017	Female gender	13	18	29	23	12	2	3	38	32	907
2014	Male gender	13	25	30	20	9	1	2	30	40	451
2014	Female gender	14	23	31	19	10	2	1	30	38	1039
2011	Male gender	15	21	28	20	11	2	2	33	38	541
2011	Female gender	14	21	29	20	11	2	2	33	37	1346
2008	Male gender	13	21	27	22	14	2	1	37	35	424
2008	Female gender	12	22	29	22	11	2	3	34	35	1010

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	24	27	13	10	1	1	23	49	371
2017	Female gender	23	28	31	9	5	1	2	15	53	911
2014	Male gender	34	29	21	8	5	1	1	14	65	452
2014	Female gender	36	28	21	8	4	1	1	12	66	1038
2011	Male gender	31	26	22	12	7	1	2	19	59	542
2011	Female gender	35	26	22	9	5	1	3	14	64	1344
2008	Male gender	25	27	23	14	8	2	1	22	54	422
2008	Female gender	27	28	25	11	6	1	2	18	56	1009

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	14	33	27	18	0	1	45	22	370
2017	Female gender	11	20	33	24	9	1	2	34	31	907
2014	Male gender	11	19	32	27	9	0	1	36	31	452
2014	Female gender	15	25	30	19	8	0	2	28	41	1039
2011	Male gender	12	18	29	26	12	1	2	39	31	543
2011	Female gender	16	22	30	19	9	1	2	29	40	1342
2008	Male gender	11	16	30	27	14	1	1	41	28	423
2008	Female gender	14	20	31	21	10	1	2	33	36	1008

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	21	25	17	17	2	1	35	39	371
2017	Female gender	22	26	25	15	8	1	3	24	50	909
2014	Male gender	20	28	26	16	9	0	1	25	48	452
2014	Female gender	26	26	24	13	7	1	2	20	55	1038
2011	Male gender	16	20	29	20	10	1	2	32	37	543
2011	Female gender	22	25	27	14	8	1	4	22	50	1346
2008	Male gender	12	22	29	20	14	1	3	35	35	421
2008	Female gender	17	24	27	18	10	1	3	30	42	1009

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	18	26	24	19	2	2	45	28	372
2017	Female gender	14	20	28	21	11	2	4	34	36	910
2014	Male gender	11	16	28	25	14	2	4	42	28	451
2014	Female gender	14	19	30	21	11	2	4	34	35	1039
2011	Male gender	10	16	30	23	15	3	2	41	27	541
2011	Female gender	15	19	28	19	11	2	5	33	37	1345
2008	Male gender	14	21	26	20	15	1	3	36	37	421
2008	Female gender	17	23	26	17	11	2	3	30	42	1010

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	23	30	10	11	2	2	22	47	371
2017	Female gender	18	29	30	13	5	2	3	19	49	911
2014	Male gender	24	27	28	12	5	1	2	18	53	452
2014	Female gender	29	27	25	10	5	1	2	16	58	1040

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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	69	14	4	6	2	1	4	87	8	370
2017	Female gender	72	14	5	4	3	0	3	88	7	915
2014	Male gender	69	13	5	5	5	0	3	84	11	452
2014	Female gender	75	12	5	3	3	0	2	89	6	1043
2011	Male gender	65	16	6	5	4	1	4	84	10	541
2011	Female gender	73	14	3	4	3	0	3	90	7	1350
2008	Male gender	67	12	5	3	7	0	5	84	11	424
2008	Female gender	71	12	4	4	4	0	4	87	8	1013

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	28	13	10	11	4	5	63	23	371
2017	Female gender	26	31	13	12	9	4	5	63	23	916
2014	Male gender	31	32	14	10	9	2	3	66	20	452
2014	Female gender	30	31	12	13	8	3	2	64	23	1043

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	Male gender	47	28	7	9	9	0	76	18	372
2017	Female gender	41	31	8	11	8	0	72	20	914
2014	Male gender	40	30	10	11	8	1	71	19	451
2014	Female gender	43	27	9	13	8	0	70	21	1042

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	28	12	12	8	1	0	68	20	370
2017	Female gender	36	34	10	12	6	1	1	71	18	914
2014	Male gender	31	38	13	10	6	1	1	70	16	451
2014	Female gender	32	37	10	14	5	2	0	70	20	1041
2011	Male gender	34	38	12	8	6	1	1	73	15	543
2011	Female gender	33	36	11	12	6	2	0	70	19	1349
2008	Male gender	36	37	8	11	5	3	0	76	16	424
2008	Female gender	38	34	10	11	4	2	1	75	15	1010

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	26	12	11	8	7	1	65	22	373
2017	Female gender	28	31	13	12	7	8	1	65	20	916
2014	Male gender	28	27	15	13	10	7	1	60	25	451
2014	Female gender	30	28	13	11	9	7	1	63	22	1039
2011	Male gender	35	28	14	9	8	4	1	67	18	544
2011	Female gender	33	27	10	13	9	7	1	66	23	1348
2008	Male gender	36	29	15	9	7	4	0	68	17	423
2008	Female gender	36	27	12	10	6	7	1	69	17	1010

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	19	17	17	15	13	3	42	37	373
2017	Female gender	13	20	15	20	12	18	3	41	40	915
2014	Male gender	12	26	22	14	13	12	2	44	31	452
2014	Female gender	9	21	17	22	15	14	3	36	44	1041

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	Male gender	49	32	7	9	3	81	12	371
2017	Female gender	47	35	8	6	4	82	10	915
2014	Male gender	42	37	9	8	3	80	11	452
2014	Female gender	45	35	8	9	3	80	13	1040

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	41	37	7	8	7	0	0	78	15	372
2017	Female gender	41	35	9	9	5	1	0	77	15	915
2014	Male gender	30	36	16	9	8	0	0	66	18	452
2014	Female gender	36	38	11	10	5	0	0	74	15	1042
2011	Male gender	35	36	10	11	7	1	0	72	18	544
2011	Female gender	35	37	10	11	7	0	0	72	18	1351
2008	Male gender	34	34	11	11	9	0	0	68	20	424
2008	Female gender	35	35	11	12	7	1	1	71	19	1011

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	27	11	8	4	1	77	12	373
2017	Female gender	47	32	8	8	4	1	80	12	915
2014	Male gender	37	34	14	8	5	1	72	13	452
2014	Female gender	42	32	11	7	6	2	75	13	1041
2011	Male gender	43	29	12	6	8	2	74	14	544
2011	Female gender	44	29	10	8	6	2	75	15	1351
2008	Male gender	45	28	8	9	9	1	74	18	424
2008	Female gender	44	29	9	10	6	2	75	16	1010

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	31	9	7	8	0	0	76	15	373
2017	Female gender	43	32	9	10	5	0	0	76	15	912
2014	Male gender	38	33	13	10	6	1	0	71	16	451
2014	Female gender	40	33	10	10	6	1	0	74	16	1042
2011	Male gender	37	35	12	8	7	1	0	73	15	542
2011	Female gender	39	35	7	11	7	0	0	75	18	1347
2008	Male gender	37	31	10	13	9	0	0	68	22	423
2008	Female gender	39	32	9	12	8	0	1	72	19	1011

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	79	11	3	2	1	1	3	93	3	372
2017	Female gender	80	10	4	2	2	0	3	92	4	915
2014	Male gender	76	12	4	3	2	0	3	90	6	452
2014	Female gender	81	9	3	1	2	0	2	93	4	1041
2011	Male gender	74	13	4	3	3	1	3	90	6	544
2011	Female gender	81	9	3	2	3	0	3	93	5	1350
2008	Male gender	78	6	2	4	4	1	5	89	8	423
2008	Female gender	82	7	3	2	3	0	4	92	5	1010

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	23	10	4	6	4	5	79	11	372
2017	Female gender	55	22	5	6	5	4	2	82	12	915
2014	Male gender	43	24	11	6	7	3	5	74	14	452
2014	Female gender	49	21	10	6	8	3	3	75	15	1040
2011	Male gender	41	27	10	9	6	3	4	74	16	544
2011	Female gender	46	26	7	7	9	2	3	75	17	1351

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	24	6	6	5	1	0	83	11	373
2017	Female gender	57	24	7	7	5	1	0	81	12	913

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	22	9	3	5	1	0	82	9	373
2017	Female gender	61	21	9	4	4	1	0	83	8	914

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	53	27	9	5	6	0	80	12	372
2017	Female gender	52	25	8	8	6	0	77	14	914
2014	Male gender	42	30	11	10	7	1	72	17	452
2014	Female gender	45	29	10	8	6	0	75	15	1042

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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	28	17	12	7	5	7	59	21	115
2017	Female gender	26	37	13	9	4	2	9	71	14	249
2014	Male gender	16	35	24	12	5	4	3	56	19	122
2014	Female gender	24	33	15	14	6	3	6	62	22	280

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	27	31	17	8	10	7	0	63	19	369
2017	Female gender	24	35	15	13	6	7	0	64	20	914
2014	Male gender	20	34	14	13	8	10	1	61	24	452
2014	Female gender	21	33	16	13	9	8	0	59	23	1041
2011	Male gender	21	31	19	11	10	8	1	57	23	541
2011	Female gender	20	32	15	13	11	9	0	58	26	1348

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	25	30	18	11	13	3	1	57	24	371
2017	Female gender	22	36	15	16	9	2	0	59	26	916
2014	Male gender	19	29	20	17	12	2	0	50	30	452
2014	Female gender	18	33	18	17	11	4	0	52	29	1042
2011	Male gender	19	34	17	13	14	3	0	54	28	542
2011	Female gender	19	29	17	18	14	3	0	50	33	1345
2008	Male gender	27	31	14	15	12	1	0	59	27	423
2008	Female gender	26	32	16	14	9	3	0	60	24	1012

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	18	28	19	15	15	6	48	32	373
2017	Female gender	16	33	18	19	11	4	51	31	914
2014	Male gender	13	26	21	21	14	5	42	37	452
2014	Female gender	13	27	20	21	15	5	42	37	1042
2011	Male gender	9	30	19	20	16	6	41	38	543
2011	Female gender	9	29	17	24	16	5	40	42	1350
2008	Male gender	14	32	17	18	13	6	49	33	424
2008	Female gender	12	31	16	23	11	7	46	37	1008

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	Male gender	20	26	16	12	19	6	50	34	373
2017	Female gender	21	29	15	17	13	4	53	32	915
2014	Male gender	14	26	19	18	18	5	42	38	450
2014	Female gender	15	26	17	19	16	7	44	37	1041
2011	Male gender	10	32	17	14	18	8	46	35	543
2011	Female gender	11	27	17	20	15	9	43	39	1351
2008	Male gender	17	26	20	13	16	9	47	31	424
2008	Female gender	16	28	16	17	13	10	49	33	1011

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	Male gender	16	31	16	20	14	3	48	36	373
2017	Female gender	13	30	17	22	15	2	44	38	913
2014	Male gender	11	32	19	20	16	3	44	37	452
2014	Female gender	11	28	17	26	16	3	40	43	1042
2011	Male gender	11	30	20	20	17	2	42	38	541
2011	Female gender	9	31	15	25	17	3	41	44	1346
2008	Male gender	15	29	20	20	14	1	45	35	423
2008	Female gender	14	32	13	25	14	3	47	40	1009

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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	Male gender	22	38	19	13	7	2	61	20	372
2017	Female gender	25	39	16	12	5	2	65	18	915
2014	Male gender	20	41	18	11	8	1	62	20	452
2014	Female gender	21	44	18	11	4	1	66	15	1042
2011	Male gender	22	42	14	13	7	2	65	21	543
2011	Female gender	23	43	14	11	6	2	68	17	1349

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	Male gender	40	39	12	5	1	2	81	7	371
2017	Female gender	44	39	8	3	2	3	86	6	914
2014	Male gender	41	42	9	5	2	2	84	7	452
2014	Female gender	41	40	11	3	1	3	84	5	1039
2011	Male gender	39	37	12	5	3	4	79	8	543
2011	Female gender	38	39	12	5	2	3	80	7	1349

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	35	14	8	4	3	0	72	13	371
2017	Female gender	37	37	11	8	4	2	1	76	12	913
2014	Male gender	31	38	13	9	5	4	1	72	14	452
2014	Female gender	31	36	12	12	5	4	1	70	17	1041
2011	Male gender	33	34	13	8	7	5	1	71	15	544
2011	Female gender	31	35	11	10	6	5	1	71	18	1349
2008	Male gender	29	33	17	9	7	3	0	65	17	423
2008	Female gender	31	33	12	12	7	5	1	68	20	1012

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	35	18	13	6	3	1	61	20	372
2017	Female gender	24	36	16	12	6	4	1	64	19	915
2014	Male gender	18	31	24	12	9	6	1	52	22	452
2014	Female gender	18	29	22	16	8	5	1	50	26	1039
2011	Male gender	18	35	22	11	8	4	2	57	20	542
2011	Female gender	21	34	19	13	8	5	1	58	22	1346

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	22	15	12	18	10	2	49	35	372
2017	Female gender	14	21	17	17	20	7	3	40	41	913
2014	Male gender	14	19	21	17	18	9	2	37	40	452
2014	Female gender	12	16	18	21	21	10	2	32	48	1042
2011	Male gender	13	19	18	15	17	15	4	40	39	542
2011	Female gender	10	18	18	18	20	12	4	33	46	1350

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	19	9	4	3	1	5	82	8	372
2017	Female gender	63	17	8	6	2	1	3	84	8	916
2014	Male gender	54	20	10	6	4	1	4	78	11	452
2014	Female gender	60	19	8	5	3	1	3	83	8	1040

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	65	19	7	3	1	4	2	89	4	373
2017	Female gender	72	16	5	2	1	2	3	92	3	915
2014	Male gender	63	21	5	4	1	4	3	90	4	452
2014	Female gender	67	18	7	2	1	2	3	90	3	1042
2011	Male gender	64	17	8	3	2	3	3	87	5	544
2011	Female gender	69	16	7	2	1	2	3	90	3	1354
2008	Male gender	64	19	8	3	1	3	2	87	4	424
2008	Female gender	70	17	5	3	1	1	2	91	4	1011

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	28	17	17	14	2	0	51	32	373
2017	Female gender	22	32	14	19	11	2	0	55	31	915
2014	Male gender	18	36	18	15	11	2	1	55	26	452
2014	Female gender	22	30	18	16	11	2	0	53	28	1042
2011	Male gender	25	32	15	13	12	2	0	59	26	542
2011	Female gender	23	34	15	15	10	2	0	59	26	1353
2008	Male gender	27	34	14	13	10	2	0	62	23	422
2008	Female gender	27	35	13	13	9	2	0	64	22	1011

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	22	14	16	28	1	2	40	45	371
2017	Female gender	16	21	13	23	23	2	2	38	48	911
2014	Male gender	15	19	14	22	25	2	3	36	50	452
2014	Female gender	13	21	15	23	23	3	2	35	49	1042
2011	Male gender	16	27	15	17	22	2	1	44	40	544
2011	Female gender	14	25	15	22	20	2	1	41	44	1351
2008	Male gender	15	32	14	18	18	1	2	48	37	424
2008	Female gender	18	34	12	15	16	3	2	55	33	1008

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	35	20	12	8	2	0	59	21	373
2017	Female gender	18	37	20	15	6	4	0	57	22	913

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	Male gender	39	36	13	5	3	4	78	9	372
2017	Female gender	40	35	14	5	3	3	77	8	912
2014	Male gender	39	31	16	4	3	6	75	8	452
2014	Female gender	42	33	12	4	3	5	80	7	1038

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	36	13	8	2	1	77	10	372
2017	Female gender	36	44	11	6	3	1	80	9	914
2014	Male gender	39	38	11	5	4	3	80	9	452
2014	Female gender	38	36	14	6	3	3	77	9	1041
2011	Male gender	33	39	13	6	4	4	75	11	542
2011	Female gender	32	39	14	7	5	3	74	12	1353

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	32	13	7	5	0	75	12	373
2017	Female gender	42	39	10	5	3	0	82	8	915
2014	Male gender	42	35	13	6	4	0	77	10	452
2014	Female gender	43	36	11	7	3	0	79	10	1037
2011	Male gender	41	35	11	7	5	1	77	12	543
2011	Female gender	38	39	12	7	4	0	77	11	1351
2008	Male gender	38	36	13	6	6	1	76	12	424
2008	Female gender	38	39	12	8	3	1	77	11	1008

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	Male gender	35	31	15	11	8	0	66	19	371
2017	Female gender	31	33	18	11	6	1	64	17	915
2014	Male gender	25	34	20	12	8	1	59	21	452
2014	Female gender	23	35	20	13	8	0	59	21	1040
2011	Male gender	30	35	16	10	9	1	65	19	541
2011	Female gender	23	37	19	12	8	1	60	20	1350

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	30	16	12	7	1	65	19	372
2017	Female gender	31	35	17	11	6	0	66	17	916
2014	Male gender	24	34	18	15	8	0	59	23	451
2014	Female gender	23	36	19	15	7	0	60	22	1042
2011	Male gender	29	34	15	14	8	0	63	22	542
2011	Female gender	23	39	17	13	8	0	62	21	1347
2008	Male gender	32	37	14	10	7	0	68	17	423
2008	Female gender	31	40	12	12	5	0	71	17	1012

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	22	21	16	9	3	0	53	25	373
2017	Female gender	29	27	18	13	9	4	1	59	23	914
2014	Male gender	25	25	18	17	11	3	1	52	29	452
2014	Female gender	25	27	19	14	10	4	1	55	25	1041
2011	Male gender	28	26	17	13	11	5	1	57	26	543
2011	Female gender	26	27	18	13	11	4	0	56	25	1349
2008	Male gender	32	28	18	11	8	2	1	62	20	423
2008	Female gender	30	27	17	14	7	4	0	60	23	1012

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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	35	32	373
2017	Female gender	34	30	35	913
2014	Male gender	31	36	33	452
2014	Female gender	33	29	38	1041
2011	Male gender	29	37	34	543
2011	Female gender	32	30	38	1352

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	15	45	4	19	5	127
2017	Female gender	12	24	39	6	13	7	321
2014	Male gender	11	24	46	12	9999	7	146
2014	Female gender	10	30	42	9	9999	9	347
2011	Male gender	7	24	43	13	9999	13	163
2011	Female gender	10	27	40	12	9999	11	443

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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	85	372
2017	Female gender	19	81	913
2014	Male gender	16	84	452
2014	Female gender	23	77	1041

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	61
2017	Female gender	46	174
2014	Male gender	39	74
2014	Female gender	47	240

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	67	61
2017	Female gender	64	174
2014	Male gender	73	74
2014	Female gender	71	240

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	10	61
2017	Female gender	5	174
2014	Male gender	10	74
2014	Female gender	8	240

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	Male gender	61
2017	Female gender	174
2014	Male gender	74
2014	Female gender	240

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	4	174
2014	Female gender	4	240

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	4	174
2014	Female gender	3	240

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	61
2017	Female gender	3	174
2014	Male gender	6	74
2014	Female gender	6	240

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	61
2017	Female gender	40	174
2014	Male gender	44	74
2014	Female gender	35	240

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	61
2017	Female gender	45	174
2014	Male gender	56	74
2014	Female gender	50	240

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	61
2017	Female gender	49	174
2014	Male gender	51	74
2014	Female gender	52	240

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	61
2017	Female gender	47	174
2014	Male gender	36	74
2014	Female gender	36	240

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	61
2017	Female gender	39	174
2014	Male gender	36	74
2014	Female gender	33	240

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	61
2017	Female gender	52	174
2014	Male gender	49	74
2014	Female gender	56	240

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	61
2017	Female gender	33	174
2014	Male gender	25	74
2014	Female gender	33	240

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	61

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	9	174
2014	Female gender	8	240

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	61
2017	Female gender	7	174
2014	Male gender	11	74
2014	Female gender	7	240

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	61
2017	Female gender	48	174
2014	Male gender	33	74
2014	Female gender	46	240

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	61
2017	Female gender	20	174
2014	Male gender	30	74
2014	Female gender	25	240

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	61
2017	Female gender	15	174
2014	Male gender	13	74
2014	Female gender	14	240

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	Male gender	57	61
2017	Female gender	59	174
2014	Male gender	43	74
2014	Female gender	51	240

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	Male gender	25	61
2017	Female gender	33	174
2014	Male gender	25	74
2014	Female gender	25	240

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	Male gender	10	61
2017	Female gender	8	174
2014	Male gender	11	74
2014	Female gender	9	240

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	Male gender	23	61
2017	Female gender	18	174
2014	Male gender	20	74
2014	Female gender	17	240

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	Male gender	11	61
2017	Female gender	13	174
2014	Male gender	13	74
2014	Female gender	13	240

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	Female gender	4	174
2014	Male gender	11	74
2014	Female gender	2	240

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	Male gender	8	61
2017	Female gender	15	174
2014	Male gender	22	74
2014	Female gender	14	240

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	16	174
2014	Male gender	16	74
2014	Female gender	12	240

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	61
2017	Female gender	20	174
2014	Male gender	27	74
2014	Female gender	29	240

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	Male gender	11	60
2017	Female gender	11	166
2014	Male gender	9	66
2014	Female gender	5	232

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	Male gender	14	60
2017	Female gender	17	166
2014	Male gender	20	66
2014	Female gender	11	232

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	9	166
2014	Male gender	9	66
2014	Female gender	6	232

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	10	166
2014	Male gender	7	66
2014	Female gender	5	232

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	15	166
2014	Male gender	9	66
2014	Female gender	8	232

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	Male gender	10	60
2017	Female gender	15	166
2014	Male gender	17	66
2014	Female gender	11	232

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	Male gender	11	60
2017	Female gender	20	166
2014	Male gender	16	66
2014	Female gender	14	232

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	Male gender	11	60
2017	Female gender	11	166
2014	Male gender	8	66
2014	Female gender	7	232

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	Male gender	14	60
2017	Female gender	16	166
2014	Male gender	12	66
2014	Female gender	13	232

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	Male gender	32	60
2017	Female gender	28	166
2014	Male gender	24	66
2014	Female gender	33	232

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	Male gender	15	60
2017	Female gender	6	166
2014	Female gender	8	232

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	Male gender	48	60
2017	Female gender	47	166
2014	Male gender	52	66
2014	Female gender	56	232

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	Male gender	62	60
2017	Female gender	54	166
2014	Male gender	55	66
2014	Female gender	60	232

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	Male gender	0	60
2017	Female gender	4	166

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	12	60
2017	Female gender	17	166
2014	Male gender	14	66
2014	Female gender	10	232

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	Male gender	94	6	61
2017	Female gender	92	8	174

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	18	19	14	8	10	24	7	54	26	373
2017	Female gender	13	15	19	10	9	26	8	43	29	916
2014	Male gender	11	19	22	8	7	26	6	44	23	452
2014	Female gender	11	12	21	12	10	27	8	35	33	1042

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	30	17	7	6	7	1	67	14	372
2017	Female gender	26	31	18	8	7	8	1	63	17	914
2014	Male gender	20	31	19	9	6	14	2	60	17	452
2014	Female gender	19	22	23	12	7	15	2	50	23	1042
2011	Male gender	27	35	18	7	4	9	0	68	12	542
2011	Female gender	25	33	18	9	5	11	0	65	15	1352

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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	25	50	11	5	2	3	4	80	8	373
2017	Female gender	29	48	7	6	2	2	5	83	9	915
2014	Male gender	20	53	10	8	3	2	5	78	11	451
2014	Female gender	23	54	8	7	2	2	4	82	10	1038
2011	Male gender	22	50	9	9	4	2	4	76	14	542
2011	Female gender	22	51	9	9	3	2	4	77	13	1349
2008	Male gender	21	47	12	9	4	3	5	73	14	424
2008	Female gender	25	45	11	9	4	2	4	74	14	1012

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	19	27	9	5	25	7	39	21	372
2017	Female gender	10	20	20	7	4	29	10	49	18	910
2014	Male gender	5	21	26	10	6	25	7	38	24	450
2014	Female gender	6	17	26	8	5	27	10	37	21	1041
2011	Male gender	6	16	25	10	6	29	7	35	26	540
2011	Female gender	6	17	24	9	4	31	8	39	21	1350

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	29	12	3	2	10	4	80	6	373
2017	Female gender	41	28	10	3	2	11	5	82	6	916
2014	Male gender	31	32	13	5	2	13	5	76	8	451
2014	Female gender	32	31	16	4	2	12	4	74	7	1039
2011	Male gender	35	28	12	5	3	14	4	76	10	541
2011	Female gender	35	29	10	5	3	14	4	78	9	1351
2008	Male gender	30	34	14	4	2	10	4	76	7	424
2008	Female gender	35	30	13	4	2	12	3	78	7	1010

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	29	15	7	4	15	4	68	13	372
2017	Female gender	29	30	15	5	2	13	5	73	9	914
2014	Male gender	19	32	19	5	3	17	5	65	10	451
2014	Female gender	22	31	18	6	3	17	4	66	11	1039
2011	Male gender	26	27	13	6	4	20	4	70	12	542
2011	Female gender	23	29	15	5	3	20	5	69	11	1342
2008	Male gender	32	28	13	7	4	10	6	71	13	423
2008	Female gender	34	28	14	7	2	10	4	73	11	1011

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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	Male gender	8	92	372
2017	Female gender	7	93	914
2014	Male gender	7	93	450
2014	Female gender	9	91	1042

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	31
2017	Female gender	37	60
2014	Male gender	35	33
2014	Female gender	36	90

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	88	31
2017	Female gender	79	60
2014	Male gender	83	33
2014	Female gender	90	90

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	Male gender	31
2017	Female gender	60
2014	Male gender	33
2014	Female gender	90

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	8	60

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	17	61
2014	Male gender	23	33
2014	Female gender	22	89

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	31
2017	Female gender	8	61
2014	Male gender	15	33
2014	Female gender	14	89

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	11	61
2014	Male gender	19	33
2014	Female gender	14	89

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	31
2017	Female gender	35	61
2014	Male gender	18	33
2014	Female gender	32	89

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	31
2017	Female gender	38	61
2014	Male gender	14	33
2014	Female gender	28	89

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	31
2017	Female gender	0	61

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	31
2017	Female gender	15	61
2014	Female gender	27	89

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	Male gender	0	31
2017	Female gender	0	61

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	19	61
2014	Female gender	14	89

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31
2014	Male gender	33
2014	Female gender	89

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	31
2017	Female gender	16	61
2014	Male gender	38	33
2014	Female gender	26	89

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	Male gender	29	31
2017	Female gender	36	61
2014	Male gender	30	33
2014	Female gender	22	91

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	Male gender	15	31
2017	Female gender	21	61
2014	Male gender	19	33
2014	Female gender	8	91

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	17	61
2014	Male gender	14	33
2014	Female gender	21	91

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	31
2014	Female gender	8	91

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	11	61
2014	Female gender	9	91

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	50	31
2017	Female gender	51	61
2014	Male gender	46	33
2014	Female gender	55	91

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	30
2017	Female gender	19	57
2014	Male gender	19	32
2014	Female gender	9	87

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	30
2017	Female gender	9	57

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	Male gender	0	30
2017	Female gender	10	57
2014	Female gender	10	87

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	13	57
2014	Female gender	10	87

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	Female gender	10	57
2014	Female gender	15	87

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	Male gender	31	30
2017	Female gender	25	57
2014	Male gender	15	32
2014	Female gender	29	87

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	Male gender	43	30
2017	Female gender	41	57
2014	Male gender	34	32
2014	Female gender	56	87

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	57
2014	Male gender	0	32

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	Male gender	56	30
2017	Female gender	62	57
2014	Male gender	54	32
2014	Female gender	71	87

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	30

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	Male gender	14	30
2017	Female gender	15	57
2014	Male gender	15	32
2014	Female gender	15	87

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	Male gender	95	5	31
2017	Female gender	95	5	62

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	16	17	5	4	33	7	57	16	373
2017	Female gender	15	12	20	4	2	37	10	51	12	915
2014	Male gender	12	16	22	4	2	36	8	50	10	452
2014	Female gender	11	14	23	5	3	37	8	44	15	1041

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	30	16	5	3	11	0	73	9	372
2017	Female gender	30	31	16	4	3	14	2	73	7	915
2014	Male gender	23	30	19	4	2	20	2	68	8	450
2014	Female gender	21	26	21	5	3	21	3	62	10	1040
2011	Male gender	35	36	13	1	3	11	0	80	5	542
2011	Female gender	31	36	15	3	2	13	0	77	6	1349

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	22	19	15	21	1	2	44	37	373
2017	Female gender	18	25	21	15	19	0	2	44	35	914

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	31	24	12	9	0	1	55	21	373
2017	Female gender	17	29	25	17	12	0	1	46	29	913

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	29	25	10	5	0	1	59	16	373
2017	Female gender	23	30	22	15	9	0	1	54	24	912

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	27	22	16	13	0	1	49	29	372
2017	Female gender	16	23	26	18	15	0	2	40	34	915

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	25	11	6	4	0	5	77	11	372
2017	Female gender	39	28	15	6	6	1	5	71	13	913

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	32	31	20	10	6	0	0	63	17	371
2017	Female gender	22	30	23	14	9	0	1	53	23	910

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	27	29	22	13	7	0	1	57	20	370
2017	Female gender	20	32	24	15	7	1	1	53	23	910

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	30	25	14	8	0	0	51	23	370
2017	Female gender	18	32	25	15	8	0	1	51	23	912

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	30	17	14	9	0	0	59	24	371
2017	Female gender	25	29	21	15	10	0	1	54	25	909

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	30	19	9	5	0	1	67	14	371
2017	Female gender	29	32	22	11	5	1	1	62	15	911

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	25	14	5	3	0	2	78	8	373
2017	Female gender	46	28	15	6	3	0	2	76	9	913

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	72	14	5	4	3	0	2	88	7	372
2017	Female gender	70	13	5	4	4	1	3	87	8	916

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	26	7	5	2	0	2	86	7	372
2017	Female gender	52	30	10	4	2	0	2	84	6	912

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	56	22	9	8	3	0	2	80	11	372
2017	Female gender	54	21	12	5	6	0	2	77	11	915

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	15	5	3	1	0	18	90	5	373
2017	Female gender	51	15	5	2	1	0	27	90	3	913

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	70	18	5	2	1	0	4	92	3	373
2017	Female gender	67	18	5	2	1	0	7	92	3	911

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	66	18	6	4	4	0	3	86	8	374
2017	Female gender	64	15	7	4	5	0	5	83	9	912

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	25	11	3	2	0	2	84	4	372
2017	Female gender	49	28	13	4	3	1	3	80	7	911

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	36	35	12	6	0	0	47	18	374
2017	Female gender	8	31	40	15	5	0	0	40	20	915

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	16	39	28	10	0	1	38	22	372
2017	Female gender	9	21	42	22	7	0	0	28	29	914

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	44	12	9	3	3	0	75	13	373
2017	Female gender	34	43	10	7	4	1	0	79	11	913

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	39	14	15	9	1	0	62	25	374
2017	Female gender	18	42	13	17	9	1	0	61	26	914

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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	86	373
2017	Female gender	22	78	916
2014	Male gender	13	87	451
2014	Female gender	22	78	1041

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	72	28	54
2017	Female gender	83	17	207
2014	Male gender	60	40	61
2014	Female gender	84	16	227

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	Male gender	60	21	12	7	0	0	0	81	7	40
2017	Female gender	56	29	4	5	3	1	2	88	8	173
2014	Male gender	50	42	5	0	3	0	0	92	3	37
2014	Female gender	50	32	6	8	3	0	0	83	11	191

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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	21	21	11	16	3	1	28	72	374
2017	Female gender	27	26	20	10	15	3	0	27	73	913

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	262
2017	Female gender	22	643

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	262
2017	Female gender	32	643

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	262
2017	Female gender	25	643

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	262
2017	Female gender	48	643

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	262
2017	Female gender	9	643

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	262
2017	Female gender	36	643

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	0 hours (%)	1 to 9 hours (%)	10 to 19 hours (%)	20 to 29 hours (%)	30 to 39 hours (%)	40 hours or more (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	3	38	22	12	7	18	259
2017	Female gender	3	44	20	10	6	18	623

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	20	17	18	27	2	8	32	49	263
2017	Female gender	13	21	17	17	24	2	7	37	45	643

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	1	7	11	18	55	2	6	10	79	264
2017	Female gender	2	7	9	21	54	2	4	11	80	643

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Health Agency of Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

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