2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Secretary to the Governor General by Question 110. In what official language(s) do you provide services to the public?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 43 46 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 45 44 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 62 26 4 5 1 0 1 90 6 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 62 24 1 6 3 1 2 89 10 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 49 36 6 8 0 0 1 86 9 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 51 36 7 0 5 0 2 89 5 64

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 46 33 6 15 1 0 0 78 16 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 36 42 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 63

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 Language of service - Both English and French 43 30 14 9 2 0 2 74 12 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 36 42 9 4 4 1 4 82 8 64

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 43 42 4 8 3 0 0 85 12 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 58 27 11 1 3 0 0 85 4 64

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 55 32 7 1 5 0 0 87 6 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 60 25 8 4 4 0 0 85 8 64

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 59 29 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 52 34 4 7 4 0 0 86 10 64

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 46 30 10 8 5 0 2 77 13 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 39 30 16 7 5 2 1 71 13 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 55 21 7 6 1 1 8 84 8 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 45 19 8 8 6 1 12 75 16 64

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 54 30 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 50 31 14 2 4 0 0 80 6 64

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 44 32 12 9 2 0 0 76 11 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 38 29 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 63

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 Language of service - Both English and French 39 36 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 72

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 50 39 6 2 3 0 0 90 5 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 56 31 11 0 3 0 0 87 3 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 45 31 11 6 6 0 0 76 13 73

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 58 31 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 68 19 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 63

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 26 49 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 37 35 15 12 1 0 0 71 14 64

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 44 36 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 41 28 18 8 2 0 2 71 11 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 49 37 7 6 0 1 0 87 6 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 44 31 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 64

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 52 37 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 59 28 10 1 3 0 0 86 4 64

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 47 31 16 4 1 0 0 78 6 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 32 34 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 9 19 28 27 14 0 3 42 29 72
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 10 24 44 10 11 0 2 21 35 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 4 5 18 31 33 0 9 71 10 70
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 1 18 23 34 17 1 5 54 21 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 1 15 24 24 27 2 7 55 18 70
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 7 21 28 27 16 0 2 43 28 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 7 14 19 26 27 0 7 57 23 71
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 5 14 31 27 14 0 8 45 21 63

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 Language of service - Both English and French 5 23 25 21 15 0 11 41 31 70
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 11 35 27 10 15 0 2 26 47 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 3 23 23 16 21 0 16 43 30 70
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 5 6 25 28 25 1 10 59 13 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 1 10 20 26 26 5 12 62 13 70
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 5 15 30 22 18 3 6 45 22 64
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 69 20 2 7 1 0 0 89 9 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 64 25 3 3 4 0 2 91 7 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 31 26 18 10 11 0 3 59 22 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 23 35 11 15 9 3 4 62 26 64

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 49 23 14 6 6 0 2 73 13 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 43 31 10 6 10 0 0 74 16 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 54 26 8 5 2 1 3 84 8 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 50 29 11 6 1 2 0 81 7 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 42 27 13 6 4 7 1 75 11 72
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 34 27 15 5 7 10 2 69 14 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 18 28 25 7 6 14 2 55 15 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 15 21 20 12 13 13 6 44 31 64

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 55 27 8 5 3 2 0 84 8 72
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 49 27 11 9 3 0 0 76 12 64
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 43 22 19 9 4 1 1 67 13 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 41 32 8 10 7 0 1 75 17 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 41 30 18 5 3 4 0 74 8 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 45 27 14 12 2 0 0 72 14 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 42 34 9 10 5 0 0 76 16 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 42 33 6 10 8 1 0 77 18 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 74 19 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 77 14 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 24 20 16 3 13 3 20 58 22 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 42 21 6 7 8 5 11 75 17 63

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 Language of service - Both English and French 51 19 13 9 7 0 0 70 17 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 54 24 11 3 6 3 0 80 9 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 51 23 10 6 10 0 0 73 17 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 48 28 7 9 6 2 0 78 15 63
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 35 25 14 14 4 4 3 65 19 23
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 59 28 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 20

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 Language of service - Both English and French 27 44 18 6 3 1 1 72 10 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 29 36 17 13 6 0 0 65 19 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 27 41 12 14 2 2 1 71 17 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 30 32 18 9 10 1 0 63 19 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 16 37 22 12 4 8 1 58 18 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 25 31 18 13 10 3 0 58 23 64

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 18 40 19 11 6 6 1 62 18 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 30 30 15 4 13 6 1 65 18 64

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 23 40 11 17 5 4 1 66 23 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 23 28 28 13 6 2 0 52 19 64
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 43 40 7 8 1 1 0 84 9 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 38 41 15 1 1 3 0 82 3 64

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 54 36 5 1 0 4 0 93 1 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 52 34 8 0 1 5 0 90 1 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 50 30 11 6 1 2 0 82 7 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 41 33 11 3 5 7 0 79 9 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 45 29 15 5 3 2 0 76 8 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 43 28 12 4 2 8 2 79 7 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 23 23 16 14 8 13 4 55 27 72
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 25 23 12 10 14 12 4 56 29 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 59 25 6 4 0 0 6 89 5 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 65 27 0 3 0 1 4 97 3 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 47 31 4 4 0 4 9 90 5 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 66 24 2 0 0 4 3 98 0 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 34 29 18 10 9 0 1 63 19 72
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 30 31 12 15 9 3 0 63 24 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 16 15 13 19 23 1 13 36 49 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 14 14 13 27 22 3 6 31 54 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 28 42 13 8 6 1 2 72 14 73

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 36 38 17 5 1 3 0 76 6 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 47 31 15 0 1 3 3 83 1 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 49 38 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 45 37 9 1 1 6 0 88 3 64

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 64 25 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 53 35 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 64

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 58 27 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 47 28 16 3 7 0 0 75 9 64

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 55 29 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 72
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 45 32 16 0 7 0 0 78 7 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 40 26 10 7 7 6 3 73 16 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 43 28 9 7 4 6 2 77 13 64
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 41 34 25 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 18 43 39 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 12 20 17 7 36 8 28
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 23 7 70 0 9999 0 13
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 14 86 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 16 84 64

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 57 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 53 11

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 71 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 100 11

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 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 68 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 84 11

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 41 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 39 11

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 56 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 68 11

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 0 11

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 Language of service - Both English and French 43 11

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 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10

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 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10

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 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10

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 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10

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 Language of service - Both English and French 48 10
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 68 10

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10

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 Language of service - Both English and French 59 10
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 73 10

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 Language of service - Both English and French 0 10

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 Language of service - Both English and French 100 0 11

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 Language of service - Both English and French 21 15 16 6 3 28 10 58 16 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 11 25 17 5 4 23 16 58 15 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 38 27 19 7 2 7 0 69 11 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 27 32 20 5 4 11 1 68 9 64
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 20 34 12 8 3 5 19 71 14 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 15 47 17 6 3 3 10 71 10 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 11 13 22 6 3 21 23 43 17 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 7 27 14 6 6 29 10 56 20 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 24 23 13 5 2 16 16 69 11 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 26 35 11 2 2 18 7 79 6 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 23 24 13 5 2 17 15 69 11 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 22 31 9 5 1 23 9 78 9 64
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 16 17 23 3 3 23 15 54 10 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 13 17 19 0 2 33 14 58 5 64

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 Language of service - Both English and French 40 27 22 1 2 5 4 73 4 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 31 30 15 3 1 19 1 76 5 64
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 47 24 12 8 6 0 2 73 14 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 23 28 20 20 8 0 1 51 28 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 32 28 13 13 10 0 4 63 24 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 20 28 19 20 11 1 1 49 32 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 48 13 17 7 10 0 5 64 18 72

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 Language of service - Both English and French 36 27 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 71

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 Language of service - Both English and French 40 24 16 14 2 1 3 66 17 71

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 Language of service - Both English and French 33 27 22 9 5 0 4 63 14 71

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 Language of service - Both English and French 44 19 15 7 7 1 6 68 16 71

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 Language of service - Both English and French 52 25 17 2 1 0 1 79 4 71

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 Language of service - Both English and French 61 19 14 4 3 0 0 80 6 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 77 10 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 56 35 2 2 3 0 2 93 4 72

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 Language of service - Both English and French 56 23 5 12 2 0 2 81 14 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 63 14 1 0 1 0 21 97 1 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 63 29 6 0 0 0 2 94 0 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 78 9 3 7 1 0 3 89 8 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 54 30 11 3 1 0 1 85 4 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 18 28 36 15 4 0 0 46 19 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 5 16 35 22 22 0 0 44 21 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 31 31 18 11 5 1 3 64 17 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 22 41 15 15 6 0 0 63 22 73
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 13 87 73
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 19 81 64

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 92 8 11
2014 Language of service - Both English and French 62 38 12

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 Language of service - Both English and French 39 52 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
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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 Language of service - Both English and French 60 18 8 6 7 0 1 61 39 73

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 Language of service - Both English and French 21 28

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 Language of service - Both English and French 21 28

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 Language of service - Both English and French 13 28

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 Language of service - Both English and French 52 28

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 Language of service - Both English and French 9 28

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Language of service - Both English and French 18 28

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 Language of service - Both English and French 10 77 7 3 0 3 26

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 Language of service - Both English and French 39 39 10 8 0 0 3 81 8 29

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 Language of service - Both English and French 10 14 10 3 18 3 42 43 39 29
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