2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by Question 103.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 103)

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

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

Survey Themes

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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 Executive 35 59 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Other 33 54 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 332
2014 Executive 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other 33 45 5 13 4 0 0 78 17 305

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 75 20 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Other 69 25 2 3 0 1 0 95 3 330
2014 Executive 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other 73 17 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 305

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 Executive 59 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 Other 63 25 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 331
2014 Executive 48 44 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other 59 23 5 9 4 0 1 83 13 305

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 Executive 71 20 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2017 Other 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 330
2014 Executive 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2014 Other 50 34 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 304

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 Executive 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 36 42 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 332
2014 Executive 56 35 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 Other 26 39 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 305

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 Executive 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 39 46 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 332
2014 Executive 74 17 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 305

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 Executive 80 15 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Other 51 36 6 5 1 0 0 87 7 332
2014 Executive 83 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other 49 36 8 4 3 0 0 85 8 305

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 Executive 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Other 56 34 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 330
2014 Executive 56 35 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Other 50 36 10 4 1 0 0 86 5 305

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 Executive 46 44 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Other 55 30 7 6 1 0 0 85 8 331
2014 Executive 30 52 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 60 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other 45 30 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 304

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 0 5 0 5 0 0 90 50 50 20
2017 Other 39 25 10 10 6 1 10 72 17 332
2014 Executive 13 0 13 4 17 0 52 27 45 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 0 20 10 10 0 10 56 22 10
2014 Other 35 27 9 11 9 3 6 68 22 305

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 Executive 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 43 43 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 331
2014 Executive 52 39 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other 33 47 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 305

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 Executive 46 15 15 25 0 0 0 61 25 20
2017 Other 34 37 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 331
2014 Executive 52 26 4 17 0 0 0 78 17 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2014 Other 27 39 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 305

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 Executive 35 30 14 20 0 0 0 65 20 20
2017 Other 37 44 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 331

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 Executive 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 50 40 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 330
2014 Executive 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other 50 41 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 305

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 Executive 46 34 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2017 Other 37 42 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 331

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 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Other 60 32 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 332
2014 Executive 69 26 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other 62 29 7 1 0 0 0 92 2 305

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 Executive 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 39 41 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 332
2014 Executive 56 39 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 30 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2014 Other 27 48 12 10 2 0 0 75 13 305

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 Executive 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Other 44 36 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 331
2014 Executive 48 48 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 70 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other 36 42 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 305

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 Executive 35 45 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2017 Other 42 37 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 332
2014 Executive 48 39 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 70 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other 33 41 14 8 4 0 1 74 12 305

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 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 Other 51 40 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 332
2014 Executive 78 13 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other 42 40 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 305

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 Executive 5 61 24 10 0 0 0 66 10 20
2017 Other 44 32 17 4 2 0 0 76 6 332
2014 Executive 17 39 17 26 0 0 0 56 26 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Other 34 41 15 8 1 0 0 75 9 305

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 0 15 61 25 0 0 0 25 15 20
2017 Other 5 17 41 25 11 0 1 36 22 331
2014 Executive 4 22 44 26 4 0 0 30 26 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 40 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10
2014 Other 6 23 37 22 9 0 2 32 29 304

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 0 15 45 35 5 0 0 40 15 20
2017 Other 5 17 23 27 23 3 2 52 23 330
2014 Executive 9 4 48 30 9 0 0 39 13 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 20 50 0 20 10 0 22 22 10
2014 Other 6 15 24 30 19 3 3 52 22 304

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 9 50 30 5 0 0 35 14 20
2017 Other 9 21 34 21 11 1 2 33 32 332
2014 Executive 9 31 22 26 13 0 0 39 39 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 60 30 10 0 0 0 10 60 10
2014 Other 9 23 31 23 10 1 2 34 33 304

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 0 5 55 35 5 0 0 40 5 20
2017 Other 4 13 31 34 16 1 2 52 17 330
2014 Executive 4 9 57 30 0 0 0 30 13 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 30 30 30 0 0 0 30 40 10
2014 Other 4 17 37 27 13 1 1 41 22 304

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 30 41 15 9 0 0 25 35 20
2017 Other 8 21 31 21 13 1 4 37 31 331
2014 Executive 17 26 39 17 0 0 0 17 44 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 20 20 0 10 0 10 11 67 10
2014 Other 17 27 32 15 7 1 3 22 45 304

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 24 51 15 0 0 0 15 34 20
2017 Other 8 20 28 25 14 3 2 41 30 330
2014 Executive 9 17 35 21 17 0 0 39 26 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 20 30 20 10 0 20 38 25 10
2014 Other 8 16 33 26 12 2 2 40 25 303

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 35 45 10 5 0 0 15 40 20
2017 Other 8 17 41 21 9 2 1 31 26 330
2014 Executive 9 31 34 17 9 0 0 26 39 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 20 30 30 20 0 0 50 20 10
2014 Other 8 22 35 22 10 2 1 34 30 304
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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 Executive 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Other 77 17 3 2 0 0 0 94 3 331
2014 Executive 78 17 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other 74 18 2 4 1 0 1 92 6 305

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 40 50 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Other 32 30 13 10 5 4 6 68 18 332
2014 Executive 43 31 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 40 30 10 0 0 10 56 11 10
2014 Other 29 32 14 10 5 5 5 68 16 305

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 Executive 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Other 51 33 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 331
2014 Executive 63 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 22
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Other 47 34 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 305

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Other 46 36 9 8 1 0 0 81 9 332
2014 Executive 65 26 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2014 Other 36 44 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 305

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 55 30 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2017 Other 38 30 10 10 3 9 1 76 14 332
2014 Executive 56 31 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 Other 35 30 11 12 5 7 0 70 18 305

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 20 55 10 4 10 0 0 75 14 20
2017 Other 13 22 15 17 9 22 2 45 35 332
2014 Executive 26 39 9 22 4 0 0 65 26 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 10 20 40 10 10 0 22 56 10
2014 Other 11 23 15 21 12 14 3 42 40 305

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 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Other 58 30 5 5 1 0 0 88 6 332
2014 Executive 65 26 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other 52 37 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 304
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 25 30 10 25 5 0 5 58 31 20
2017 Other 50 32 8 7 2 0 0 83 10 332
2014 Executive 30 52 0 13 0 0 4 86 14 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other 41 35 9 9 4 1 0 77 13 305

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 41 35 5 9 5 0 5 79 15 20
2017 Other 59 24 8 6 1 1 1 84 8 332
2014 Executive 48 26 13 4 4 0 4 77 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2014 Other 47 33 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 305

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 41 30 15 9 0 0 5 74 10 20
2017 Other 51 30 8 8 2 1 0 82 10 331
2014 Executive 61 22 9 4 0 0 4 86 5 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Other 42 37 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 305

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 Executive 75 20 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2017 Other 84 12 2 1 1 0 1 97 1 332
2014 Executive 78 13 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other 79 14 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 305

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 50 25 0 5 0 0 20 94 6 20
2017 Other 69 17 2 3 4 2 2 90 7 332
2014 Executive 48 13 13 0 4 0 22 78 6 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other 60 21 5 5 4 2 2 85 10 305

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 45 35 0 10 0 5 5 89 11 20
2017 Other 67 21 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 331

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 50 30 5 5 5 0 5 84 11 20
2017 Other 65 22 6 3 2 1 0 88 6 330

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 41 30 14 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2017 Other 61 24 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 332
2014 Executive 56 26 0 13 0 0 4 86 14 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Other 49 31 9 8 4 0 0 80 11 305
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 15 59 5 10 10 0 0 75 20 20
2017 Other 28 27 11 11 6 2 14 66 21 104
2014 Executive 45 41 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2014 Other 27 32 16 9 3 2 12 68 13 104

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 Executive 30 44 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2017 Other 41 35 12 4 2 4 1 80 7 331
2014 Executive 52 31 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 50 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2014 Other 37 39 9 6 6 4 0 78 12 305

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 Executive 25 45 19 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2017 Other 34 39 14 6 4 2 1 75 10 330
2014 Executive 56 35 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 50 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2014 Other 31 40 13 9 5 2 0 72 14 305

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 46 30 9 5 0 0 56 14 20
2017 Other 23 37 20 12 4 4 1 63 17 330
2014 Executive 34 52 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 40 30 20 0 10 0 44 22 10
2014 Other 20 43 18 10 6 4 0 65 16 305

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 Executive 25 44 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 20
2017 Other 31 30 17 12 6 3 1 63 19 331
2014 Executive 48 39 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30 20 30 10 10 0 33 44 10
2014 Other 23 31 16 15 10 5 0 57 27 305

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 Executive 15 30 35 20 0 0 0 45 20 20
2017 Other 23 38 17 13 6 2 1 63 20 331
2014 Executive 39 48 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 20 20 50 0 10 0 22 56 10
2014 Other 18 39 17 19 6 1 0 57 25 305
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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 Executive 25 59 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20
2017 Other 36 44 12 4 2 1 0 81 7 331
2014 Executive 56 39 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 50 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other 37 43 13 4 2 1 0 81 6 305

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 Executive 76 19 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Other 51 36 10 1 0 1 0 88 2 332
2014 Executive 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 50 0 10 0 10 0 89 11 10
2014 Other 53 37 7 1 0 2 0 91 2 305

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 38 27 15 11 5 2 1 68 17 331
2014 Executive 74 22 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 70 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 Other 38 33 10 10 3 5 1 75 14 305

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 40 41 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2017 Other 33 27 20 11 3 5 1 64 15 331
2014 Executive 48 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30 30 40 0 0 0 30 40 10
2014 Other 20 35 21 12 4 5 2 60 17 305

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 15 24 15 15 5 5 20 53 27 20
2017 Other 14 23 20 14 13 12 3 44 32 332
2014 Executive 39 13 17 22 4 0 4 54 27 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 0 30 20 40 10 0 0 67 10
2014 Other 14 20 18 20 13 13 3 40 39 305

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 66 25 6 2 0 1 1 92 2 332
2014 Executive 74 17 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other 64 25 4 5 1 1 1 90 6 305

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 80 10 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 20
2017 Other 71 23 4 1 0 1 0 95 1 331
2014 Executive 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 40 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2014 Other 67 25 3 3 0 2 0 94 3 305

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 Executive 25 60 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2017 Other 29 40 12 11 5 2 1 70 17 331
2014 Executive 21 57 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other 19 36 17 16 10 2 0 56 27 305

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 25 15 15 30 10 0 5 42 42 20
2017 Other 18 34 14 16 13 3 2 55 30 332
2014 Executive 21 35 13 9 13 0 9 62 24 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 0 40 30 30 0 0 0 60 10
2014 Other 14 29 16 22 17 2 1 44 40 304

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 Executive 35 55 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Other 24 43 17 8 2 4 0 71 11 330

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 Executive 40 50 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Other 43 34 14 3 2 4 0 80 5 329
2014 Executive 52 31 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other 44 32 15 3 1 5 1 81 4 305

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 55 30 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2017 Other 45 40 8 5 1 1 0 87 6 330
2014 Executive 61 26 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other 47 40 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 305

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 Executive 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 59 32 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 331
2014 Executive 78 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 Other 62 29 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 305

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 Executive 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 56 31 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 332
2014 Executive 74 22 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 70 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Other 45 37 13 4 2 0 0 82 6 305

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 Executive 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 55 32 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 332
2014 Executive 69 26 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other 45 36 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 305

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 46 19 20 5 5 5 0 69 11 20
2017 Other 43 29 15 5 6 1 1 73 11 331
2014 Executive 65 17 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2014 Other 38 29 16 10 4 2 0 69 15 305
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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 30 40 30 20
2017 Other 26 42 32 331
2014 Executive 34 35 31 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 50 50 10
2014 Other 30 40 30 305

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 Other 18 29 31 7 11 4 87
2014 Other 10 36 29 11 9999 14 92
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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 Other 14 86 332
2014 Other 12 88 305

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 54 46
2014 Other 41 37

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 55 46
2014 Other 65 37

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 Other 0 46
2014 Other 0 37

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 45 46
2014 Other 30 37

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 32 46
2014 Other 32 37

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 38 46
2014 Other 30 37

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 30 46
2014 Other 35 37

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 28 46
2014 Other 19 37

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 69 46
2014 Other 49 37

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 37 46
2014 Other 41 37

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 46

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 47 46
2014 Other 46 37

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 22 46
2014 Other 27 37

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 19 46

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 67 46
2014 Other 54 37

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 34 46
2014 Other 27 37

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 18 46
2014 Other 22 37

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 15 46

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 15 46
2014 Other 14 37

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 15 46
2014 Other 24 37

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 22 44
2014 Other 19 37

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 11 44
2014 Other 14 37

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 15 44
2014 Other 19 37

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 13 44

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 15 44

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 16 44

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 44

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 31 44
2014 Other 32 37

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 Other 50 44
2014 Other 49 37

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 Other 0 44

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 Other 48 44
2014 Other 46 37

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 Other 0 44

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 Other 92 8 47

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 49 20 5 5 10 0 66 11 20
2017 Other 15 17 13 7 7 31 10 53 25 332
2014 Executive 30 22 9 13 9 17 0 63 27 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 20 0 50 10 20 0 25 75 10
2014 Other 10 12 18 10 6 32 13 39 27 305

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 35 55 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2017 Other 33 30 17 6 3 10 1 70 10 332
2014 Executive 39 39 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 20 50 10 10 10 0 22 22 10
2014 Other 25 28 20 5 3 17 2 65 11 305
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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 35 35 0 10 0 0 20 88 12 20
2017 Other 20 34 11 6 2 3 23 74 11 332
2014 Executive 9 26 4 0 0 0 61 89 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30 20 0 0 0 50 60 0 10
2014 Other 11 25 10 4 1 4 44 69 10 305

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 4 20 0 0 15 56 32 0 20
2017 Other 3 8 10 1 4 13 61 44 19 332
2014 Executive 4 13 4 4 0 9 66 66 17 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 10 10 10 10 0 60 25 50 10
2014 Other 2 5 10 1 2 9 70 35 16 305

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 40 30 0 5 0 0 25 93 7 20
2017 Other 34 20 9 2 1 11 24 83 3 332
2014 Executive 13 17 4 0 0 0 65 88 0 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 40 10 0 0 0 50 80 0 10
2014 Other 17 15 8 2 0 12 45 76 5 305

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 50 30 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 20
2017 Other 30 19 12 1 1 13 23 78 3 332
2014 Executive 22 9 0 4 0 0 65 88 13 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30 20 0 0 0 50 60 0 10
2014 Other 16 14 11 1 0 11 46 72 4 305
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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 Executive 0 100 20
2017 Other 6 94 332
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2014 Other 4 96 305

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 85 20
2014 Other 100 12

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 20
2014 Other 0 12

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 20

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 30 20
2014 Other 0 12

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 50 20

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 20
2014 Other 0 12

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 20

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 20
2014 Other 0 12

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 20

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 20
2014 Other 0 12

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 25 20

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 26 19

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 19
2014 Other 0 12

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 63 19
2014 Other 67 12

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 18

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 18

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 18

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 33 18

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 18
2014 Other 0 12

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 61 18
2014 Other 83 12

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 0 18

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 75 25 20

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 39 5 0 5 41 0 83 9 20
2017 Other 18 13 14 3 3 37 12 61 11 332
2014 Executive 39 13 9 0 4 31 4 80 7 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 30 10 10 10 30 10 50 33 10
2014 Other 13 13 17 3 1 41 13 56 7 303

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 45 50 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Other 36 30 15 3 3 11 2 76 7 332
2014 Executive 48 26 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 23
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 50 10 10 10 10 10 63 25 10
2014 Other 31 26 19 1 1 19 3 73 3 304
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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 Executive 56 30 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 20
2017 Other 40 30 13 8 6 0 2 73 14 332

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 20 35 34 5 0 0 25 39 20
2017 Other 16 27 31 17 9 0 1 43 25 332

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 40 40 15 0 0 0 45 15 20
2017 Other 28 26 26 12 5 0 2 56 17 332

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 20 40 30 5 0 0 25 35 20
2017 Other 20 28 26 14 10 1 1 49 25 332

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 41 40 10 0 0 0 51 10 20
2017 Other 44 26 14 4 1 1 10 79 6 331

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 15 35 35 15 0 0 0 50 15 20
2017 Other 29 31 23 13 3 0 1 61 16 332

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 55 15 20 0 0 0 65 20 20
2017 Other 28 38 19 12 2 1 1 67 14 332

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 19 51 25 0 0 0 25 25 20
2017 Other 27 32 27 11 2 0 1 59 13 332

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 10 30 35 20 5 0 0 40 25 20
2017 Other 33 36 18 10 3 0 1 69 12 331

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 5 30 30 25 10 0 0 35 35 20
2017 Other 37 31 19 9 3 0 1 69 12 330

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 Executive 85 10 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 63 22 9 3 1 0 2 87 4 332

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 Executive 81 9 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Other 74 13 6 3 1 0 2 89 4 331

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 60 15 14 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2017 Other 58 26 10 3 1 0 2 85 4 332

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 Executive 31 58 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Other 68 18 7 3 2 0 2 87 5 331

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 Executive 40 25 14 15 5 0 0 65 20 20
2017 Other 57 10 3 2 0 1 27 92 4 331

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 54 41 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2017 Other 67 19 5 1 1 0 6 92 2 331

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 63 20 8 2 3 1 4 86 5 331

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 Executive 45 35 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20
2017 Other 50 29 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 329

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 Executive 5 25 55 15 0 0 0 30 15 20
2017 Other 14 32 38 14 2 0 0 46 16 331

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 Executive 0 20 60 15 5 0 0 20 20 20
2017 Other 6 14 41 24 14 0 0 38 20 331

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 Executive 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 Other 44 38 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 331

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 Executive 25 65 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Other 33 42 11 10 3 1 0 76 13 331
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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 Other 19 81 332
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 100 10
2014 Other 14 86 304

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 74 26 64
2014 Other 88 12 42

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 50 48 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 47
2014 Other 54 30 11 3 3 0 0 84 5 37
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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 76 9 5 5 0 5 0 80 20 20
2017 Other 55 23 11 5 2 3 2 58 42 332

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 Other 27 131

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 Other 27 131

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 Other 23 131

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 Other 47 131

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 Other 7 131

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Other 37 131

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 Other 8 70 8 6 4 4 129

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 Other 29 29 7 17 10 1 7 63 29 132

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 Other 12 10 7 12 10 3 45 44 43 131
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