2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Secretary to the Governor General 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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 59 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 34
2017 Female gender 51 39 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 79
2014 Male gender 31 57 5 2 4 0 0 89 6 46
2014 Female gender 48 41 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 71
2008 Male gender 31 50 0 4 15 0 0 81 19 26
2008 Female gender 34 42 5 16 3 0 0 77 19 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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 50 38 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 34
2017 Female gender 67 23 4 5 0 0 1 91 5 79
2014 Male gender 67 17 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 46
2014 Female gender 66 24 2 4 3 1 0 91 7 71
2008 Male gender 46 35 4 12 4 0 0 81 15 26
2008 Female gender 58 23 8 8 0 2 2 84 8 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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 40 41 3 17 0 0 0 80 17 33
2017 Female gender 56 32 4 7 0 0 1 88 7 79
2014 Male gender 47 37 8 3 0 0 5 88 4 46
2014 Female gender 54 34 6 1 4 0 0 88 6 71
2008 Male gender 46 31 4 12 8 0 0 77 19 26
2008 Female gender 46 37 2 10 5 0 2 84 15 63

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 34 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 34
2017 Female gender 52 30 2 14 1 0 0 82 15 79
2014 Male gender 38 43 6 8 4 0 0 81 12 46
2014 Female gender 43 36 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 70

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 37 24 27 3 6 0 2 63 9 34
2017 Female gender 42 29 11 13 2 0 3 73 16 79
2014 Male gender 30 41 9 13 2 0 6 75 16 46
2014 Female gender 35 42 13 6 2 1 0 78 8 71
2008 Male gender 15 54 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 26
2008 Female gender 31 28 13 17 6 0 5 62 25 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 50 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 34
2017 Female gender 57 28 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 79
2014 Male gender 51 34 10 4 0 0 0 85 4 46
2014 Female gender 58 24 14 1 2 0 0 82 4 71
2008 Male gender 35 50 4 8 4 0 0 85 12 26
2008 Female gender 55 28 8 8 2 0 0 83 9 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 54 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 34
2017 Female gender 64 24 6 1 5 0 0 88 6 79
2014 Male gender 57 38 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 46
2014 Female gender 59 19 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 71
2008 Male gender 54 31 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2008 Female gender 53 33 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 42 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 34
2017 Female gender 63 25 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 79
2014 Male gender 49 34 8 8 2 0 0 83 10 46
2014 Female gender 52 33 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 37 30 13 11 9 0 0 67 19 34
2017 Female gender 51 24 8 10 5 0 2 77 15 79
2014 Male gender 41 36 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 46
2014 Female gender 42 29 11 9 5 2 1 74 15 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 51 29 6 7 2 0 4 83 10 34
2017 Female gender 60 16 6 6 3 2 7 83 10 79
2014 Male gender 47 13 7 12 4 2 15 73 19 46
2014 Female gender 39 31 6 8 7 0 10 78 16 71
2008 Male gender 15 35 8 12 23 0 8 54 38 26
2008 Female gender 31 19 3 14 20 0 13 57 39 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 33 40 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 34
2017 Female gender 61 24 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 79
2014 Male gender 37 38 16 4 4 0 0 75 9 46
2014 Female gender 50 27 16 4 4 0 0 77 7 71
2008 Male gender 36 28 20 8 8 0 0 64 16 25
2008 Female gender 53 30 11 2 5 0 0 83 6 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 33 49 9 7 2 0 0 81 10 34
2017 Female gender 52 27 9 9 2 1 0 79 11 79
2014 Male gender 27 29 24 13 7 0 0 56 20 45
2014 Female gender 42 21 14 18 5 0 0 63 23 71

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 47 14 7 2 0 0 77 10 34
2017 Female gender 47 29 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 78

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 50 34 11 2 2 0 0 84 5 34
2017 Female gender 56 37 3 2 2 0 0 93 5 79
2014 Male gender 40 43 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 46
2014 Female gender 57 27 12 2 2 0 0 83 5 71
2008 Male gender 46 35 8 8 0 4 0 84 8 26
2008 Female gender 55 33 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 64

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 32 37 20 5 6 0 0 69 11 34
2017 Female gender 51 31 5 6 7 0 0 82 13 79

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 48 25 25 2 0 0 0 73 2 34
2017 Female gender 67 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 79
2014 Male gender 56 32 7 3 2 0 0 88 4 45
2014 Female gender 73 18 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 50 8 3 8 0 0 81 10 34
2017 Female gender 39 33 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 79
2014 Male gender 29 47 13 11 0 0 0 76 11 46
2014 Female gender 38 31 18 11 2 0 0 69 13 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 38 16 0 8 0 0 77 8 34
2017 Female gender 49 32 8 5 5 1 0 82 10 79
2014 Male gender 34 40 16 8 3 0 0 74 10 46
2014 Female gender 44 25 17 9 2 0 2 71 12 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 48 5 2 8 0 0 84 10 34
2017 Female gender 55 34 5 5 0 1 0 90 5 79
2014 Male gender 32 44 7 15 2 0 0 76 17 46
2014 Female gender 43 33 15 6 2 0 0 76 9 71

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 34
2017 Female gender 60 29 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 79
2014 Male gender 52 35 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 46
2014 Female gender 53 33 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 71
2008 Male gender 38 38 12 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2008 Female gender 56 30 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 64

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 33 12 12 6 0 0 69 18 34
2017 Female gender 43 35 15 3 3 0 1 79 6 79
2014 Male gender 38 40 13 3 4 0 3 79 7 46
2014 Female gender 28 35 22 8 7 0 0 63 15 71
2008 Male gender 23 31 27 12 8 0 0 54 19 26
2008 Female gender 27 31 25 14 3 0 0 58 17 64

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 21 33 27 7 0 0 34 33 34
2017 Female gender 8 21 28 21 17 0 5 40 31 78
2014 Male gender 8 28 46 7 9 0 3 16 36 46
2014 Female gender 6 30 40 15 8 0 2 23 37 71
2008 Male gender 19 35 31 12 4 0 0 15 54 26
2008 Female gender 22 32 24 10 11 0 2 21 55 63

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 13 15 29 32 0 0 61 24 34
2017 Female gender 5 3 18 26 33 0 15 69 10 76
2014 Male gender 0 33 15 29 19 0 4 50 35 46
2014 Female gender 1 14 25 32 19 3 6 57 16 71
2008 Male gender 19 27 27 19 8 0 0 27 46 26
2008 Female gender 16 24 25 10 16 2 8 28 44 63

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 29 27 28 13 3 0 42 30 34
2017 Female gender 2 10 19 30 30 0 9 66 14 76
2014 Male gender 5 23 37 20 16 0 0 36 27 45
2014 Female gender 7 14 30 31 14 2 2 47 22 71
2008 Male gender 19 12 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 26
2008 Female gender 16 21 32 14 13 2 3 28 38 63

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 21 19 26 24 0 0 50 30 33
2017 Female gender 8 12 23 23 26 0 9 53 22 77
2014 Male gender 5 12 27 34 14 0 9 52 18 44
2014 Female gender 5 17 39 21 15 2 2 37 23 71
2008 Male gender 8 36 24 20 12 0 0 32 44 25
2008 Female gender 10 29 22 19 13 2 6 34 41 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
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 26 30 28 6 0 3 36 34 34
2017 Female gender 6 23 30 9 18 0 14 32 33 76
2014 Male gender 11 36 29 10 13 0 0 23 48 46
2014 Female gender 12 31 26 14 15 0 2 29 44 71
2008 Male gender 28 32 20 12 8 0 0 20 60 25
2008 Female gender 22 36 20 6 9 2 5 17 62 64

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 8 8 26 26 25 0 6 55 17 34
2017 Female gender 3 24 16 17 20 0 20 47 33 76
2014 Male gender 4 12 9 26 44 0 5 73 18 46
2014 Female gender 5 9 23 29 21 4 9 57 16 71
2008 Male gender 12 15 38 19 15 0 0 35 27 26
2008 Female gender 14 27 14 14 17 6 6 36 47 63

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 6 14 19 36 19 0 6 59 21 34
2017 Female gender 2 7 23 20 27 6 15 59 12 76
2014 Male gender 3 21 30 24 21 0 3 46 24 46
2014 Female gender 6 13 33 23 14 6 5 41 22 70
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 64 19 8 3 3 0 3 86 7 34
2017 Female gender 68 24 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 79
2014 Male gender 49 44 2 2 3 0 0 94 5 46
2014 Female gender 68 24 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 71
2008 Male gender 69 19 0 8 0 0 4 92 8 26
2008 Female gender 75 11 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 25 19 14 3 0 0 64 17 34
2017 Female gender 31 26 15 8 11 2 7 63 21 79
2014 Male gender 18 34 21 15 11 0 2 52 26 46
2014 Female gender 26 30 13 11 14 3 4 59 27 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 42 41 9 3 6 0 0 83 9 34
2017 Female gender 51 19 14 6 7 0 2 72 14 79
2014 Male gender 37 37 9 8 9 0 0 74 17 46
2014 Female gender 42 21 11 11 15 0 0 63 25 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 34
2017 Female gender 57 25 8 3 2 3 3 86 6 79
2014 Male gender 33 48 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 46
2014 Female gender 47 23 13 11 2 4 0 72 14 71
2008 Male gender 38 23 15 19 4 0 0 62 23 26
2008 Female gender 38 33 13 13 3 2 0 71 16 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 40 18 0 3 3 0 78 3 34
2017 Female gender 40 28 9 6 3 8 5 79 11 78
2014 Male gender 35 31 17 3 2 11 3 76 5 46
2014 Female gender 34 24 14 8 10 7 3 65 19 71
2008 Male gender 38 31 12 12 8 0 0 69 19 26
2008 Female gender 34 23 14 13 9 6 0 62 23 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 21 34 23 13 6 0 3 57 19 34
2017 Female gender 13 29 19 6 8 19 5 56 19 79
2014 Male gender 18 20 18 18 17 7 2 42 39 46
2014 Female gender 14 20 16 11 15 16 7 45 34 71

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 43 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 33
2017 Female gender 55 25 10 5 2 2 0 82 7 79
2014 Male gender 35 36 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 46
2014 Female gender 42 28 18 6 5 0 0 70 12 71
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 23 23 2 5 0 0 69 7 34
2017 Female gender 44 27 14 10 3 1 1 73 13 79
2014 Male gender 31 41 15 11 2 0 0 72 13 46
2014 Female gender 43 27 13 10 7 0 1 70 17 71
2008 Male gender 23 38 8 19 12 0 0 62 31 26
2008 Female gender 34 30 14 13 8 2 0 65 21 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 35 9 2 2 3 0 86 5 34
2017 Female gender 49 24 16 7 2 2 0 74 10 79
2014 Male gender 41 21 26 12 0 0 0 62 12 46
2014 Female gender 39 31 10 13 5 2 0 71 18 71
2008 Male gender 23 31 19 12 15 0 0 54 27 26
2008 Female gender 38 25 16 11 8 3 0 65 19 64

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 46 33 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 34
2017 Female gender 50 28 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 79
2014 Male gender 40 27 18 11 3 2 0 69 13 46
2014 Female gender 42 33 3 11 11 0 0 75 22 71
2008 Male gender 27 31 12 4 27 0 0 58 31 26
2008 Female gender 38 32 10 11 8 2 0 71 19 63

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 69 19 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 34
2017 Female gender 80 16 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 79
2014 Male gender 75 19 5 2 0 0 0 94 2 46
2014 Female gender 79 14 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 71
2008 Male gender 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26
2008 Female gender 86 6 2 5 2 0 0 92 6 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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 8 19 2 11 0 16 62 16 34
2017 Female gender 24 17 12 7 16 7 17 54 30 78
2014 Male gender 46 23 12 3 4 2 11 79 8 46
2014 Female gender 41 12 5 10 14 6 12 65 29 70

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 50 28 12 8 2 0 0 77 10 34
2017 Female gender 53 17 10 11 10 0 0 70 20 79

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 55 23 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 34
2017 Female gender 57 25 8 3 6 2 0 84 8 79

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 32 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 34
2017 Female gender 55 18 12 7 8 0 0 72 16 79
2014 Male gender 39 37 16 9 0 0 0 76 9 46
2014 Female gender 50 20 11 8 9 2 0 72 17 70
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 36 7 22 6 0 5 63 30 14
2017 Female gender 34 30 12 10 5 5 5 71 16 20
2014 Male gender 23 46 4 10 8 0 8 75 20 20
2014 Female gender 50 22 11 11 0 0 6 76 12 16

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 20 49 13 3 13 0 2 71 16 34
2017 Female gender 30 38 18 7 4 2 0 70 12 79
2014 Male gender 20 45 20 7 7 0 0 66 15 46
2014 Female gender 29 34 12 15 7 2 0 64 23 71

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 27 35 15 11 11 0 2 63 22 34
2017 Female gender 26 45 11 12 3 3 0 73 16 78
2014 Male gender 28 32 23 5 10 2 0 62 15 46
2014 Female gender 26 31 19 15 8 2 0 58 23 71
2008 Male gender 19 15 19 19 27 0 0 35 46 26
2008 Female gender 11 30 14 23 17 5 0 43 43 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 Male gender 3 37 27 5 11 16 2 49 19 34
2017 Female gender 23 33 17 13 6 8 0 61 21 79
2014 Male gender 17 40 21 10 10 2 0 58 20 46
2014 Female gender 22 30 22 14 8 4 0 54 23 71
2008 Male gender 8 19 15 19 38 0 0 27 58 26
2008 Female gender 6 20 20 33 17 3 0 27 52 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 Male gender 8 38 15 22 6 9 2 52 31 34
2017 Female gender 24 40 18 7 7 4 0 66 15 79
2014 Male gender 24 30 16 12 15 3 0 55 28 46
2014 Female gender 23 32 23 7 7 7 1 60 16 71
2008 Male gender 8 12 31 15 31 4 0 20 48 26
2008 Female gender 6 20 17 22 19 16 0 31 48 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 Male gender 12 32 26 18 11 0 2 45 29 34
2017 Female gender 22 39 13 14 6 5 1 65 21 79
2014 Male gender 18 33 33 6 9 0 0 52 15 46
2014 Female gender 15 39 20 16 9 2 0 55 25 71
2008 Male gender 4 23 38 19 15 0 0 27 35 26
2008 Female gender 6 32 14 29 17 2 0 39 47 63
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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 Male gender 33 39 17 7 3 0 0 72 11 34
2017 Female gender 47 39 5 6 1 1 0 87 7 79
2014 Male gender 31 38 19 6 4 2 0 70 11 46
2014 Female gender 40 40 14 2 1 2 0 82 4 71

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 Male gender 44 38 12 0 0 6 0 88 0 34
2017 Female gender 52 37 5 3 0 2 0 91 3 79
2014 Male gender 37 52 7 0 2 2 0 91 2 46
2014 Female gender 50 36 8 1 1 3 0 89 2 71

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 34 42 20 3 0 0 0 76 3 34
2017 Female gender 56 25 9 5 1 4 0 84 7 79
2014 Male gender 43 34 12 3 5 0 4 80 8 46
2014 Female gender 47 35 6 3 4 7 0 87 7 71
2008 Male gender 27 23 19 8 19 4 0 52 28 26
2008 Female gender 33 33 11 10 11 2 0 68 21 63

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 39 30 26 2 0 3 0 71 2 34
2017 Female gender 40 31 12 12 3 2 1 73 15 79
2014 Male gender 44 23 25 0 3 2 3 70 3 45
2014 Female gender 45 36 6 6 0 8 0 88 6 71

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 18 29 23 14 8 8 0 51 24 34
2017 Female gender 28 16 15 11 9 13 8 56 26 78
2014 Male gender 23 38 13 11 7 6 3 67 19 46
2014 Female gender 18 22 16 14 15 11 4 47 34 71

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 44 38 0 9 3 0 6 87 13 34
2017 Female gender 65 24 6 1 0 0 3 92 1 79
2014 Male gender 49 42 4 2 0 0 3 94 2 46
2014 Female gender 66 27 1 2 0 1 2 96 3 71

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 41 43 6 6 0 0 3 87 7 34
2017 Female gender 54 28 5 1 0 5 7 93 2 79
2014 Male gender 64 26 2 0 0 3 5 98 0 46
2014 Female gender 68 22 5 0 0 4 1 95 0 71
2008 Male gender 69 12 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 26
2008 Female gender 67 17 6 2 3 0 5 89 5 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 Male gender 19 50 23 0 9 0 0 69 9 34
2017 Female gender 36 24 14 11 7 6 1 65 20 78
2014 Male gender 30 32 14 11 8 3 3 65 20 46
2014 Female gender 27 32 16 15 4 5 1 63 20 71
2008 Male gender 8 31 19 19 23 0 0 38 42 26
2008 Female gender 13 36 23 14 13 2 0 49 27 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 Male gender 15 23 21 14 20 0 8 41 36 34
2017 Female gender 11 9 14 29 22 2 12 24 59 79
2014 Male gender 14 18 17 18 26 3 3 35 47 46
2014 Female gender 8 12 18 26 25 5 6 22 57 71
2008 Male gender 4 8 44 8 36 0 0 12 44 25
2008 Female gender 5 16 16 19 32 8 5 24 58 63

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 30 36 26 3 5 0 0 66 8 34
2017 Female gender 31 44 7 9 6 2 1 78 15 79

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 Male gender 38 28 26 6 2 0 0 66 8 34
2017 Female gender 42 33 13 6 1 5 0 79 8 79
2014 Male gender 44 33 19 0 0 2 3 80 0 46
2014 Female gender 48 34 13 1 1 1 1 84 3 71

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 Male gender 46 43 3 5 3 0 0 90 8 34
2017 Female gender 49 35 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 79
2014 Male gender 48 44 2 5 0 2 0 93 5 46
2014 Female gender 41 39 12 1 1 5 0 85 3 71

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 Male gender 56 34 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 34
2017 Female gender 62 27 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 79
2014 Male gender 56 31 7 2 4 0 0 87 6 46
2014 Female gender 50 36 9 1 4 0 0 86 5 71
2008 Male gender 27 35 15 12 12 0 0 62 23 26
2008 Female gender 28 47 16 3 6 0 0 75 9 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 Male gender 39 42 6 11 2 0 0 81 13 34
2017 Female gender 61 20 12 5 1 1 0 82 6 79
2014 Male gender 44 31 15 5 5 0 0 76 10 46
2014 Female gender 37 34 16 4 8 2 0 72 12 71

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 Male gender 36 42 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 34
2017 Female gender 57 27 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 78
2014 Male gender 42 32 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 46
2014 Female gender 38 38 15 4 5 0 0 75 9 71
2008 Male gender 23 31 15 19 12 0 0 54 31 26
2008 Female gender 23 44 16 9 6 2 0 68 16 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 Male gender 31 44 8 11 0 6 0 80 12 34
2017 Female gender 45 21 10 8 7 7 3 73 16 79
2014 Male gender 48 23 11 10 2 2 5 76 12 46
2014 Female gender 43 25 8 9 7 6 2 75 17 71
2008 Male gender 40 16 12 8 16 4 4 61 26 25
2008 Female gender 36 23 11 6 14 9 0 66 22 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 Male gender 33 38 29 34
2017 Female gender 31 36 33 79
2014 Male gender 9 59 32 46
2014 Female gender 29 41 30 71

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 16 9 30 0 39 7 10
2017 Female gender 11 21 21 9 27 11 24
2014 Female gender 27 4 64 0 9999 4 22
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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 13 87 34
2017 Female gender 17 83 79
2014 Male gender 14 86 46
2014 Female gender 20 80 70

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 83 12
2014 Female gender 82 15

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 Female gender 0 12
2014 Female gender 0 15

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 0 12
2014 Female gender 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12
2014 Female gender 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 74 12
2014 Female gender 62 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 36 12
2014 Female gender 37 15

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 33 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 45 12
2014 Female gender 59 15

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 Female gender 36 12
2014 Female gender 40 15

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 0 11

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 Female gender 0 11

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 Female gender 0 11

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 Female gender 0 11

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 Female gender 46 11
2014 Female gender 55 14

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 Female gender 0 11
2014 Female gender 0 14

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 Female gender 46 11
2014 Female gender 65 14

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 11

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 Female gender 100 0 12

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 16 17 16 14 0 21 16 53 21 34
2017 Female gender 19 13 18 5 3 31 11 56 14 79
2014 Male gender 11 30 16 10 4 10 18 57 20 46
2014 Female gender 8 20 16 14 6 24 12 45 30 70

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 38 38 8 11 0 5 0 80 11 34
2017 Female gender 33 25 21 6 2 12 1 66 9 79
2014 Male gender 31 41 18 2 3 5 0 77 4 46
2014 Female gender 23 22 27 7 6 14 1 53 16 70
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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 24 44 13 2 0 0 17 82 3 34
2017 Female gender 23 38 7 8 2 4 17 78 13 79
2014 Male gender 16 50 14 5 4 0 11 75 10 46
2014 Female gender 23 45 15 7 0 3 7 76 8 71
2008 Male gender 12 40 4 20 4 0 20 65 30 25
2008 Female gender 30 41 17 5 0 2 5 76 5 63

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 6 15 28 9 3 16 23 34 19 34
2017 Female gender 14 16 21 5 3 20 21 50 15 79
2014 Male gender 9 28 19 5 12 16 12 51 22 46
2014 Female gender 3 24 15 4 4 35 16 55 15 71

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 31 34 12 2 0 3 17 82 3 34
2017 Female gender 27 24 12 8 2 13 14 70 14 79
2014 Male gender 32 44 6 3 0 5 10 90 3 46
2014 Female gender 30 27 12 5 5 17 4 72 13 71
2008 Male gender 16 40 16 8 4 0 16 67 14 25
2008 Female gender 27 37 17 2 3 8 6 74 6 63

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 23 36 13 9 0 3 17 73 11 34
2017 Female gender 24 24 10 8 2 17 13 70 15 79
2014 Male gender 26 43 13 3 3 5 7 79 6 46
2014 Female gender 24 33 9 7 2 20 6 75 13 71
2008 Male gender 19 27 12 15 12 12 4 55 32 26
2008 Female gender 23 34 11 13 3 9 6 69 19 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 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 Female gender 6 94 78
2014 Male gender 11 89 46
2014 Female gender 11 89 71

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 12 19 21 12 2 17 16 47 21 34
2017 Female gender 16 16 23 1 3 21 20 55 7 79
2014 Male gender 11 29 21 3 2 21 14 62 7 46
2014 Female gender 11 18 20 2 5 30 13 52 13 71

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 37 33 14 9 2 3 2 74 12 34
2017 Female gender 34 27 23 1 2 7 6 70 4 79
2014 Male gender 36 38 15 3 2 6 0 79 5 46
2014 Female gender 26 28 19 4 4 17 1 67 9 71
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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 35 30 18 6 11 0 0 65 17 34
2017 Female gender 55 21 10 8 5 0 2 77 13 79

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 11 32 22 25 10 0 0 43 35 34
2017 Female gender 30 19 24 17 8 0 1 50 26 79

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 22 29 18 19 11 0 3 52 30 34
2017 Female gender 33 25 18 13 10 0 2 59 23 78

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 9 27 34 20 11 0 0 36 31 34
2017 Female gender 25 25 20 17 11 1 1 51 28 79

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 50 17 8 12 13 0 0 68 24 34
2017 Female gender 45 17 18 6 9 0 6 65 15 78

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 30 33 6 21 10 0 0 63 32 34
2017 Female gender 38 26 19 8 9 0 1 64 16 77

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 32 27 18 14 7 0 3 60 22 34
2017 Female gender 44 27 14 9 1 2 3 74 11 77

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 31 14 27 17 10 0 0 45 27 34
2017 Female gender 34 29 18 8 4 1 5 67 14 77

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 36 28 15 15 2 0 3 66 18 34
2017 Female gender 47 18 13 7 8 1 6 70 16 77

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 45 26 11 7 8 0 3 73 15 34
2017 Female gender 53 24 16 3 1 0 3 80 4 77

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 61 15 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 34
2017 Female gender 61 19 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 79

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 79 17 2 0 2 0 0 95 2 34
2017 Female gender 73 10 7 3 3 0 3 86 7 79

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 58 38 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 34
2017 Female gender 62 26 3 4 3 0 2 90 6 78

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 51 38 3 5 2 0 0 89 7 34
2017 Female gender 58 16 7 15 2 0 2 76 17 79

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 70 14 5 0 2 0 9 93 2 34
2017 Female gender 61 12 2 1 0 0 24 96 1 79

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 65 24 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 34
2017 Female gender 65 24 7 1 0 0 3 92 1 79

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 82 10 2 3 0 0 3 95 3 34
2017 Female gender 78 7 5 5 1 0 3 88 6 79

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 58 17 13 6 3 0 3 78 9 34
2017 Female gender 49 29 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 79

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 23 20 32 18 8 0 0 43 25 34
2017 Female gender 17 24 42 13 4 0 0 41 17 79

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 5 24 31 16 25 0 0 40 29 34
2017 Female gender 6 14 40 23 18 0 0 40 20 79

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 30 36 20 3 11 0 0 66 14 34
2017 Female gender 33 30 16 14 2 1 3 66 17 79

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 36 31 15 5 0 0 50 19 33
2017 Female gender 30 37 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 79
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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 Female gender 21 79 78
2014 Female gender 26 74 71

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 88 12 18
2014 Female gender 81 19 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Female gender 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2014 Female gender 30 64 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
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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 42 26 13 6 9 3 0 44 56 33
2017 Female gender 66 16 9 3 5 0 1 67 33 79

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 19 16
2017 Female gender 16 27

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 29 16
2017 Female gender 23 27

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 0 16
2017 Female gender 26 27

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 67 16
2017 Female gender 58 27

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 0 16
2017 Female gender 10 27

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 14 16
2017 Female gender 28 27

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 19 76 5 0 0 0 16
2017 Female gender 11 70 8 7 0 4 25

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 34 34 16 12 0 4 0 71 13 17
2017 Female gender 54 31 4 0 5 0 7 91 5 27

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 6 22 21 0 15 4 32 44 23 17
2017 Female gender 7 7 8 12 26 6 34 23 64 27
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