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

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

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

Survey Themes

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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 Male gender 45 39 4 8 3 0 0 85 12 120
2017 Female gender 53 38 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 190
2014 Male gender 42 43 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 116
2014 Female gender 49 42 2 5 1 1 0 92 6 179
2011 Male gender 45 49 2 3 1 0 0 93 4 118
2011 Female gender 56 37 0 7 1 0 0 93 7 177
2008 Male gender 44 42 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 79
2008 Female gender 49 39 3 5 3 0 1 89 8 116

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 73 18 3 4 0 0 1 93 4 119
2017 Female gender 77 18 3 0 0 1 0 96 0 190
2014 Male gender 70 20 5 2 1 1 1 91 4 116
2014 Female gender 75 17 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 179
2011 Male gender 72 18 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 118
2011 Female gender 77 17 2 2 0 2 0 96 2 177
2008 Male gender 71 21 4 1 3 0 0 93 4 80
2008 Female gender 72 21 3 3 0 2 0 94 3 116

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 62 20 6 8 2 0 1 83 11 119
2017 Female gender 62 22 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 190
2014 Male gender 59 20 6 9 5 0 0 79 14 116
2014 Female gender 60 27 2 8 2 0 0 87 11 179
2011 Male gender 65 13 6 12 3 0 1 79 15 118
2011 Female gender 71 12 6 10 1 0 0 83 11 177
2008 Male gender 61 23 1 11 4 0 0 84 15 80
2008 Female gender 59 27 2 9 3 0 0 85 13 116

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 Male gender 43 26 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 119
2017 Female gender 50 34 4 8 3 0 0 84 12 190
2014 Male gender 59 23 6 6 4 1 0 83 10 115
2014 Female gender 54 29 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 179
2011 Male gender 52 30 10 7 2 0 0 82 8 118
2011 Female gender 53 33 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 177

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 33 33 14 11 8 0 1 67 19 119
2017 Female gender 33 34 12 16 4 0 1 68 20 190
2014 Male gender 43 33 11 9 2 1 1 77 11 116
2014 Female gender 34 45 11 7 3 1 1 79 10 179
2011 Male gender 37 39 13 7 3 0 1 77 10 118
2011 Female gender 32 44 15 6 1 1 2 78 7 177
2008 Male gender 25 41 15 11 5 0 3 68 17 80
2008 Female gender 35 35 12 9 5 1 3 73 15 117

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 Male gender 34 46 11 8 1 0 0 80 8 119
2017 Female gender 36 44 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 190
2014 Male gender 40 33 16 7 4 0 0 72 11 116
2014 Female gender 32 44 13 5 7 0 0 76 12 179
2011 Male gender 32 47 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 118
2011 Female gender 33 44 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 177
2008 Male gender 28 36 23 9 5 0 0 64 14 80
2008 Female gender 32 44 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 117

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 Male gender 41 44 6 8 2 0 0 85 9 119
2017 Female gender 47 36 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 189
2014 Male gender 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 115
2014 Female gender 42 40 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 179
2011 Male gender 29 54 8 3 5 1 0 83 8 118
2011 Female gender 41 36 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 177
2008 Male gender 26 49 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 80
2008 Female gender 43 45 4 4 3 0 0 88 8 117

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 Male gender 49 33 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 119
2017 Female gender 55 33 4 6 1 0 1 89 7 189
2014 Male gender 58 28 8 3 2 1 1 87 4 116
2014 Female gender 52 36 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 179

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 Male gender 41 30 10 12 6 1 0 71 18 119
2017 Female gender 39 35 9 14 4 0 0 74 18 190
2014 Male gender 44 35 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 116
2014 Female gender 39 34 8 12 6 1 0 74 18 178
2011 Male gender 45 33 13 4 3 1 0 79 8 118
2011 Female gender 48 37 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 176

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 25 24 11 15 12 2 10 56 31 119
2017 Female gender 27 23 13 16 10 2 9 56 30 189
2014 Male gender 29 24 10 9 10 1 18 64 24 116
2014 Female gender 29 21 10 16 12 2 11 57 32 179
2011 Male gender 34 16 11 18 8 1 13 58 29 118
2011 Female gender 32 27 10 9 8 2 13 68 20 176
2008 Male gender 29 19 11 14 14 3 11 55 32 80
2008 Female gender 27 24 11 12 13 3 9 58 29 116

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 Male gender 32 46 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 120
2017 Female gender 36 42 9 7 7 0 0 78 13 190
2014 Male gender 34 40 12 9 6 0 0 74 14 116
2014 Female gender 29 48 10 6 7 0 0 78 13 179
2011 Male gender 31 40 15 7 6 1 0 72 13 118
2011 Female gender 33 45 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 176
2008 Male gender 20 45 11 13 11 0 0 65 24 80
2008 Female gender 26 49 10 10 4 0 0 75 15 117

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 Male gender 28 43 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 120
2017 Female gender 29 31 14 14 10 0 1 61 25 190
2014 Male gender 37 35 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 116
2014 Female gender 30 42 13 8 7 1 0 72 15 178
2011 Male gender 36 33 14 11 5 1 0 70 16 118
2011 Female gender 32 37 15 12 4 0 0 68 16 177

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 28 37 18 15 2 0 0 65 17 120
2017 Female gender 22 43 11 17 7 0 0 65 23 190

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 Male gender 47 38 10 3 0 0 2 87 3 119
2017 Female gender 46 40 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 190
2014 Male gender 52 32 11 2 2 1 0 85 4 116
2014 Female gender 45 40 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 179
2011 Male gender 48 39 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 118
2011 Female gender 45 43 6 3 3 1 0 89 6 177
2008 Male gender 46 30 9 8 8 0 0 76 15 80
2008 Female gender 45 34 9 6 5 0 0 79 11 117

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 46 11 4 9 0 0 76 13 120
2017 Female gender 31 36 12 12 8 0 0 67 20 189

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 Male gender 48 41 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 119
2017 Female gender 48 40 6 5 2 0 0 88 7 190
2014 Male gender 56 25 13 2 4 0 0 81 7 116
2014 Female gender 58 32 8 2 1 0 0 90 2 179
2011 Male gender 48 41 7 1 3 0 0 89 4 118
2011 Female gender 54 37 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 177

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 Male gender 34 44 11 9 2 1 0 78 11 119
2017 Female gender 38 36 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 190
2014 Male gender 33 41 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 116
2014 Female gender 33 43 9 10 3 2 0 77 14 179
2011 Male gender 40 41 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 118
2011 Female gender 37 41 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 177

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 Male gender 36 40 15 6 2 0 0 76 9 119
2017 Female gender 37 35 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 190
2014 Male gender 33 39 16 7 5 0 0 73 12 116
2014 Female gender 39 39 9 8 4 1 0 78 13 179

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 36 11 12 2 0 0 75 14 119
2017 Female gender 36 37 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 190
2014 Male gender 38 41 14 4 2 1 0 80 6 115
2014 Female gender 40 41 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 179
2011 Male gender 43 37 8 4 6 1 1 81 10 118
2011 Female gender 40 41 13 4 2 1 0 82 6 177

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 Male gender 35 43 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 118
2017 Female gender 38 37 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 190
2014 Male gender 37 42 13 3 4 0 0 79 8 116
2014 Female gender 39 41 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 179
2011 Male gender 38 46 7 3 5 1 0 85 8 118
2011 Female gender 44 39 10 6 1 0 1 84 6 176
2008 Male gender 29 41 15 6 9 0 0 70 15 80
2008 Female gender 38 42 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 117

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 Male gender 27 35 21 8 8 1 0 62 16 120
2017 Female gender 28 36 22 9 5 0 0 64 14 190
2014 Male gender 41 29 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 116
2014 Female gender 37 30 18 8 7 0 1 67 15 179
2011 Male gender 34 42 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 117
2011 Female gender 34 38 19 7 2 0 0 72 9 176
2008 Male gender 33 43 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 80
2008 Female gender 32 35 15 12 5 0 1 68 17 117

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 23 38 18 7 1 3 27 33 120
2017 Female gender 17 24 36 15 4 1 4 20 42 189
2014 Male gender 9 20 42 17 10 2 1 28 29 116
2014 Female gender 14 19 39 20 6 1 1 27 33 179
2011 Male gender 5 19 44 20 10 0 2 30 25 117
2011 Female gender 10 21 44 17 8 1 1 25 31 176
2008 Male gender 14 24 40 13 5 1 4 18 39 80
2008 Female gender 17 24 37 15 4 0 3 19 42 117

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 28 25 17 13 2 3 31 42 120
2017 Female gender 13 25 30 14 10 3 5 26 41 190
2014 Male gender 11 18 34 19 14 2 3 34 30 116
2014 Female gender 6 15 34 24 16 2 2 42 22 179
2011 Male gender 7 12 37 23 18 2 2 43 19 118
2011 Female gender 2 14 22 33 21 5 3 59 17 176
2008 Male gender 10 25 29 19 13 1 4 33 37 80
2008 Female gender 10 25 30 18 15 1 1 34 36 117

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 14 18 36 17 11 0 4 29 33 120
2017 Female gender 12 25 31 23 5 0 4 29 39 189
2014 Male gender 18 32 29 10 10 2 0 20 51 116
2014 Female gender 15 28 35 13 6 1 2 20 44 179
2011 Male gender 11 22 31 23 10 1 2 34 34 118
2011 Female gender 8 15 33 29 11 2 2 41 25 176
2008 Male gender 15 14 34 19 10 3 5 32 32 79
2008 Female gender 15 17 37 19 6 3 4 27 34 117

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 9 25 26 19 19 0 2 39 34 120
2017 Female gender 13 30 31 17 6 0 4 24 45 184
2014 Male gender 9 16 35 29 9 2 0 38 26 115
2014 Female gender 10 24 36 20 8 1 2 29 35 177
2011 Male gender 5 12 44 25 12 1 2 37 18 118
2011 Female gender 5 13 46 26 8 2 1 35 18 175
2008 Male gender 6 21 36 25 8 1 3 34 29 80
2008 Female gender 9 22 33 24 9 1 2 33 32 117

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 18 19 31 15 12 2 4 28 39 120
2017 Female gender 20 25 24 18 6 1 6 26 49 188
2014 Male gender 15 14 36 19 13 2 2 33 30 116
2014 Female gender 14 28 23 22 9 2 2 32 43 178
2011 Male gender 8 19 27 25 14 3 4 42 29 118
2011 Female gender 7 15 37 25 13 2 2 39 23 177
2008 Male gender 11 13 33 28 10 1 5 40 25 80
2008 Female gender 14 25 29 16 11 3 3 28 41 116

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 28 25 8 10 0 3 20 55 120
2017 Female gender 29 28 19 11 5 3 6 16 63 188
2014 Male gender 10 17 26 26 14 2 5 43 29 116
2014 Female gender 6 20 33 21 14 3 3 38 28 178
2011 Male gender 7 17 26 33 13 2 2 49 24 118
2011 Female gender 5 14 27 26 19 3 6 50 21 176
2008 Male gender 16 26 24 24 5 1 4 30 45 80
2008 Female gender 19 34 24 14 5 1 3 20 55 117

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 21 36 18 8 2 2 28 34 120
2017 Female gender 13 23 35 20 3 2 5 25 38 188
2014 Male gender 19 20 29 13 13 3 2 28 41 116
2014 Female gender 13 18 41 20 7 1 1 27 32 179
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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 67 22 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 120
2017 Female gender 75 17 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 190
2014 Male gender 72 19 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 116
2014 Female gender 73 19 2 6 1 0 0 92 6 179
2011 Male gender 71 20 4 2 1 1 0 92 3 118
2011 Female gender 70 20 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 177
2008 Male gender 66 24 5 1 1 1 1 92 3 80
2008 Female gender 72 19 1 7 1 1 0 91 8 117

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 24 14 6 5 7 8 71 13 120
2017 Female gender 28 26 16 11 6 7 6 62 20 189
2014 Male gender 40 27 11 7 5 5 5 75 13 116
2014 Female gender 34 27 14 13 5 3 5 66 19 179

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 Male gender 52 34 7 6 0 2 0 87 6 120
2017 Female gender 46 33 9 8 4 0 0 80 11 190
2014 Male gender 51 28 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 116
2014 Female gender 44 32 8 9 6 1 1 77 14 179

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 36 40 7 9 5 3 0 78 15 120
2017 Female gender 36 41 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 189
2014 Male gender 40 45 7 3 3 0 2 87 7 117
2014 Female gender 38 38 9 9 2 1 3 79 11 179
2011 Male gender 28 46 12 5 7 2 1 76 12 118
2011 Female gender 40 35 8 8 8 1 1 76 16 177
2008 Male gender 29 43 10 15 3 1 0 72 18 80
2008 Female gender 41 32 8 11 3 4 0 77 15 117

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 30 40 5 6 5 13 0 80 14 119
2017 Female gender 36 31 12 9 4 8 1 73 14 190
2014 Male gender 44 21 16 7 6 7 1 69 14 117
2014 Female gender 33 28 12 11 7 6 3 67 19 179
2011 Male gender 33 30 13 8 8 7 1 68 18 118
2011 Female gender 35 30 10 9 8 7 1 71 18 177
2008 Male gender 31 38 16 10 3 3 0 71 13 80
2008 Female gender 38 29 9 6 7 10 0 75 14 117

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 11 24 24 11 2 23 4 48 19 120
2017 Female gender 16 22 17 11 11 20 3 50 29 190
2014 Male gender 19 27 25 7 7 11 4 54 17 117
2014 Female gender 14 22 17 18 8 16 4 46 33 179

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 Male gender 51 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 120
2017 Female gender 50 34 5 9 3 0 0 84 11 189
2014 Male gender 58 29 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 117
2014 Female gender 47 37 7 7 2 0 0 85 9 179
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 42 38 12 3 4 2 0 81 7 120
2017 Female gender 39 35 7 11 9 0 1 73 19 190
2014 Male gender 43 37 10 7 3 1 0 81 9 117
2014 Female gender 40 35 12 6 3 2 1 78 10 179
2011 Male gender 37 35 9 9 8 0 1 73 18 118
2011 Female gender 37 35 10 10 6 1 0 73 17 177
2008 Male gender 35 38 13 8 6 1 0 73 14 80
2008 Female gender 41 30 9 9 10 1 0 72 19 117

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 Male gender 56 26 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 120
2017 Female gender 48 26 12 5 5 2 1 77 11 190
2014 Male gender 57 22 10 4 4 3 0 81 9 117
2014 Female gender 51 28 10 3 4 3 1 82 8 179
2011 Male gender 42 34 7 7 9 1 0 76 17 118
2011 Female gender 47 25 13 7 7 1 1 73 14 177
2008 Male gender 39 29 13 11 4 5 0 71 16 80
2008 Female gender 44 27 8 8 9 4 0 74 18 117

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 50 33 11 5 1 1 0 83 5 119
2017 Female gender 50 28 7 8 7 0 1 78 15 190
2014 Male gender 55 24 13 2 7 0 0 79 8 117
2014 Female gender 49 31 7 8 2 2 1 83 11 179
2011 Male gender 39 37 3 14 6 1 0 76 21 118
2011 Female gender 37 33 10 9 10 1 0 71 19 177
2008 Male gender 43 30 6 11 9 1 0 73 20 80
2008 Female gender 44 26 7 11 9 2 0 72 21 117

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 84 11 2 2 2 0 1 95 3 120
2017 Female gender 81 13 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 190
2014 Male gender 83 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 117
2014 Female gender 81 11 4 2 2 0 1 93 3 179
2011 Male gender 80 14 3 1 2 0 0 94 2 118
2011 Female gender 79 16 1 1 1 1 1 97 2 177
2008 Male gender 83 10 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 80
2008 Female gender 79 14 2 3 3 0 1 93 5 117

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 53 30 6 6 1 3 1 86 8 120
2017 Female gender 50 24 9 5 2 2 7 82 9 189
2014 Male gender 52 26 9 1 3 6 4 86 4 117
2014 Female gender 43 25 11 5 6 4 5 76 12 179
2011 Male gender 41 26 13 7 5 4 3 73 13 118
2011 Female gender 41 29 11 7 7 2 3 73 15 177

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 63 22 6 5 2 2 0 87 7 120
2017 Female gender 54 26 8 4 5 3 1 83 9 190

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 65 18 9 2 2 3 1 86 4 120
2017 Female gender 56 25 7 4 5 2 1 83 9 190

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 Male gender 57 24 9 7 3 1 0 82 10 120
2017 Female gender 53 22 10 8 7 0 1 75 14 190
2014 Male gender 55 26 11 2 5 0 0 81 7 117
2014 Female gender 51 29 10 5 4 1 1 81 9 179
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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 17 39 14 7 2 8 12 70 12 41
2017 Female gender 13 49 6 10 4 4 15 77 16 53
2014 Male gender 30 29 17 6 4 6 6 68 12 46
2014 Female gender 28 37 10 10 6 2 7 72 17 52

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 34 37 14 9 4 3 0 73 13 120
2017 Female gender 29 36 17 8 6 3 0 68 15 190
2014 Male gender 26 42 15 7 4 6 0 73 11 117
2014 Female gender 27 37 14 9 6 7 1 69 16 179
2011 Male gender 21 44 13 10 8 3 0 68 19 117
2011 Female gender 25 36 16 11 8 4 1 64 20 176

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 33 27 15 13 7 2 2 63 21 120
2017 Female gender 25 36 17 12 8 1 0 62 20 190
2014 Male gender 27 37 18 10 7 2 0 65 17 117
2014 Female gender 24 39 18 11 5 2 1 65 16 178
2011 Male gender 33 39 10 9 7 2 0 73 17 118
2011 Female gender 28 37 16 12 4 3 1 67 17 177
2008 Male gender 24 44 10 11 10 1 0 68 22 80
2008 Female gender 31 32 16 13 5 3 0 65 19 117

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 28 26 19 17 6 2 2 56 25 120
2017 Female gender 17 36 23 13 9 2 0 54 23 190
2014 Male gender 18 41 15 16 7 3 0 61 24 117
2014 Female gender 17 42 19 14 6 2 1 60 20 179
2011 Male gender 28 38 18 8 3 3 0 69 12 118
2011 Female gender 24 43 16 9 3 4 0 71 12 177
2008 Male gender 14 44 18 8 13 5 0 61 21 80
2008 Female gender 19 38 15 20 5 3 0 58 26 117

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 30 28 12 17 11 3 0 59 28 120
2017 Female gender 26 31 13 15 12 3 0 58 28 190
2014 Male gender 23 30 17 11 11 7 0 57 24 117
2014 Female gender 18 35 19 16 6 5 1 57 23 179
2011 Male gender 29 31 16 7 10 7 0 64 18 118
2011 Female gender 25 39 14 12 4 5 0 67 18 177
2008 Male gender 13 44 15 10 13 6 0 60 24 80
2008 Female gender 19 36 18 14 7 7 0 59 22 117

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 27 39 14 15 2 2 0 68 18 120
2017 Female gender 22 39 23 9 6 1 0 61 15 190
2014 Male gender 23 32 20 14 7 3 0 57 22 117
2014 Female gender 20 34 16 19 7 3 1 56 28 178
2011 Male gender 25 38 15 10 11 1 0 64 21 118
2011 Female gender 20 41 14 17 5 3 0 63 22 177
2008 Male gender 15 43 16 14 11 1 0 58 25 80
2008 Female gender 23 29 12 23 12 1 0 53 35 117
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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 25 50 16 8 0 1 0 76 8 119
2017 Female gender 35 45 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 190
2014 Male gender 27 42 16 9 3 2 0 71 13 117
2014 Female gender 33 43 12 8 3 2 1 77 11 179
2011 Male gender 28 48 10 7 3 4 0 79 10 117
2011 Female gender 38 44 8 5 2 3 0 84 7 176

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 46 42 5 3 0 3 0 91 3 120
2017 Female gender 52 33 9 1 0 3 0 88 2 190
2014 Male gender 45 36 12 2 2 2 0 83 5 117
2014 Female gender 43 39 9 3 2 3 1 85 5 179
2011 Male gender 44 41 8 2 3 0 1 86 6 117
2011 Female gender 46 39 6 3 1 6 0 90 4 176

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 33 35 9 15 6 1 2 69 21 120
2017 Female gender 31 31 12 15 6 4 2 65 22 190
2014 Male gender 38 41 10 3 4 3 0 82 8 117
2014 Female gender 37 34 9 8 6 4 2 76 15 179
2011 Male gender 34 32 7 11 8 5 3 71 21 117
2011 Female gender 37 33 11 9 3 6 2 75 13 176
2008 Male gender 34 34 13 9 5 4 3 72 15 80
2008 Female gender 35 26 15 10 7 6 1 66 19 116

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 19 33 16 16 6 6 4 58 24 119
2017 Female gender 19 29 20 17 5 9 1 54 24 190
2014 Male gender 29 36 16 7 4 6 1 70 12 117
2014 Female gender 34 36 17 5 4 4 1 73 9 178
2011 Male gender 23 37 13 16 7 2 2 63 24 118
2011 Female gender 26 35 16 11 4 6 1 67 16 177

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 19 21 19 11 9 17 4 51 25 120
2017 Female gender 15 14 18 15 16 14 8 38 40 190
2014 Male gender 15 28 13 8 13 20 3 55 28 117
2014 Female gender 12 16 18 22 14 14 4 34 44 179
2011 Male gender 11 18 20 7 17 17 11 40 33 118
2011 Female gender 7 19 19 17 12 19 7 36 38 177

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 61 30 5 2 2 1 0 92 3 120
2017 Female gender 62 26 9 2 0 1 0 88 3 190
2014 Male gender 56 26 7 6 3 2 0 84 9 117
2014 Female gender 59 27 9 4 1 1 0 86 4 179

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 62 26 8 1 1 2 0 90 2 120
2017 Female gender 69 19 6 1 0 4 1 93 2 190
2014 Male gender 56 30 7 2 1 2 2 90 3 117
2014 Female gender 64 23 7 2 1 4 1 90 2 179
2011 Male gender 64 20 8 3 2 1 2 87 5 118
2011 Female gender 68 21 3 2 1 3 3 94 2 177
2008 Male gender 60 28 1 4 0 3 5 95 4 80
2008 Female gender 62 18 9 3 0 4 3 86 4 117

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 32 33 17 8 6 3 0 67 15 120
2017 Female gender 29 32 12 13 8 6 0 64 23 189
2014 Male gender 38 29 17 8 4 2 1 69 13 117
2014 Female gender 29 39 17 8 5 2 0 70 13 179
2011 Male gender 30 39 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 118
2011 Female gender 38 36 8 9 6 2 1 76 15 177
2008 Male gender 31 39 5 11 10 4 0 73 22 80
2008 Female gender 32 32 14 12 5 5 0 67 18 116

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 21 28 13 14 18 6 1 52 34 120
2017 Female gender 21 25 15 15 17 5 1 49 35 190
2014 Male gender 24 21 18 19 14 2 3 46 35 117
2014 Female gender 18 24 14 24 14 3 2 45 40 179
2011 Male gender 20 25 14 18 19 3 3 47 39 118
2011 Female gender 17 26 17 22 16 1 1 44 39 176
2008 Male gender 19 29 23 10 16 1 3 49 27 80
2008 Female gender 15 38 13 18 12 3 2 55 32 116

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 25 43 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 120
2017 Female gender 26 38 19 10 5 2 0 66 15 189

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 39 40 11 2 2 6 0 84 3 120
2017 Female gender 49 30 10 2 3 5 1 84 6 188
2014 Male gender 48 34 11 1 2 4 0 85 3 117
2014 Female gender 55 27 11 2 3 3 1 85 4 179

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 42 42 10 5 1 1 0 84 5 120
2017 Female gender 46 35 7 5 2 4 1 86 7 189
2014 Male gender 45 32 12 5 3 2 0 79 8 117
2014 Female gender 54 28 11 3 3 1 1 83 6 179
2011 Male gender 47 32 7 6 5 3 0 81 11 118
2011 Female gender 43 43 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 177

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 46 38 11 2 2 1 0 85 4 120
2017 Female gender 50 37 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 190
2014 Male gender 58 25 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 117
2014 Female gender 58 32 5 2 3 0 0 91 4 178
2011 Male gender 50 29 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 118
2011 Female gender 50 39 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 177
2008 Male gender 45 41 8 1 5 0 0 86 6 80
2008 Female gender 54 29 9 4 3 2 0 84 7 117

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 36 30 15 12 7 1 0 66 19 119
2017 Female gender 42 28 13 9 7 1 0 71 16 189
2014 Male gender 39 34 13 10 3 1 0 73 13 117
2014 Female gender 42 36 12 5 6 0 0 77 10 179
2011 Male gender 38 39 9 6 7 1 0 78 13 118
2011 Female gender 44 35 11 7 2 1 0 79 10 177

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 33 38 12 8 6 2 0 73 15 120
2017 Female gender 40 34 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 188
2014 Male gender 39 34 12 9 3 2 0 75 13 117
2014 Female gender 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 179
2011 Male gender 38 37 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 118
2011 Female gender 43 38 9 9 1 0 0 81 10 177
2008 Male gender 40 33 11 9 6 1 0 73 15 80
2008 Female gender 40 33 8 12 5 2 0 75 17 117

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 29 21 18 17 12 2 0 52 30 120
2017 Female gender 32 26 15 14 12 1 0 59 26 190
2014 Male gender 34 23 17 15 8 4 0 59 23 117
2014 Female gender 34 23 15 15 9 3 1 60 25 178
2011 Male gender 42 20 18 11 8 2 0 63 19 118
2011 Female gender 35 25 12 12 10 4 1 63 24 177
2008 Male gender 34 21 19 11 14 1 0 56 25 80
2008 Female gender 31 20 14 17 12 6 0 54 31 116
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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 48 19 33 120
2017 Female gender 44 28 27 190
2014 Male gender 46 20 34 117
2014 Female gender 38 23 39 179
2011 Male gender 47 22 30 118
2011 Female gender 41 20 38 177

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 6 14 69 3 2 5 60
2017 Female gender 4 13 65 5 7 5 85
2014 Male gender 2 16 62 13 9999 7 53
2014 Female gender 4 14 67 8 9999 7 69
2011 Male gender 5 16 66 5 9999 7 56
2011 Female gender 4 22 65 4 9999 5 73
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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 20 80 120
2017 Female gender 22 78 189
2014 Male gender 12 88 117
2014 Female gender 19 81 179

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 23
2017 Female gender 50 42
2014 Female gender 45 35

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 73 23
2017 Female gender 65 42
2014 Male gender 79 14
2014 Female gender 73 35

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 23
2017 Female gender 0 42
2014 Male gender 0 14
2014 Female gender 0 35

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 23
2014 Male gender 0 14

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 23
2014 Male gender 0 14
2014 Female gender 0 35

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 23
2014 Female gender 0 35

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 24
2017 Female gender 32 42
2014 Male gender 51 14
2014 Female gender 52 35

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 35 24
2017 Female gender 42 42
2014 Male gender 43 14
2014 Female gender 46 35

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 24
2017 Female gender 30 42
2014 Female gender 35 35

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 24
2017 Female gender 26 42
2014 Male gender 57 14
2014 Female gender 42 35

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 31 24
2017 Female gender 30 42
2014 Male gender 44 14
2014 Female gender 29 35

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 44 24
2017 Female gender 57 42
2014 Male gender 58 14
2014 Female gender 67 35

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 38 24
2017 Female gender 29 42
2014 Male gender 43 14
2014 Female gender 20 35

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 24
2017 Female gender 0 42
2014 Male gender 0 14
2014 Female gender 0 35

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 22 42
2014 Male gender 0 14

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 61 24
2017 Female gender 44 42
2014 Male gender 37 14
2014 Female gender 37 35

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 24
2017 Female gender 19 42
2014 Female gender 25 35

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 45 24
2017 Female gender 61 42
2014 Male gender 50 14
2014 Female gender 59 35

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 24
2017 Female gender 23 42
2014 Female gender 20 35

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 Female gender 14 42
2014 Male gender 44 14

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 20 24

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 24
2014 Male gender 0 14
2014 Female gender 0 35

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 Female gender 16 42
2014 Female gender 18 35

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 11 42

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 39 24
2017 Female gender 21 42
2014 Female gender 23 35

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 Female gender 16 41

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 41

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 14 41
2014 Female gender 14 35

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 28 24
2017 Female gender 23 41
2014 Female gender 22 35

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 Female gender 14 41

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 24 24
2017 Female gender 12 41
2014 Male gender 45 14
2014 Female gender 14 35

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 43 24
2017 Female gender 36 41
2014 Male gender 57 14
2014 Female gender 35 35

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 Male gender 0 24
2014 Male 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 Male gender 46 24
2017 Female gender 61 41
2014 Male gender 44 14
2014 Female gender 37 35

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 0 24
2017 Female gender 0 41

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 80 20 24
2017 Female gender 77 23 42

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 19 11 19 6 5 33 7 49 19 119
2017 Female gender 11 12 16 7 6 36 11 45 24 190
2014 Male gender 20 11 17 3 5 33 11 55 15 117
2014 Female gender 16 11 14 8 5 37 9 50 24 179

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 28 29 19 8 3 12 0 65 13 120
2017 Female gender 19 24 20 7 5 22 3 57 15 190
2014 Male gender 26 25 20 3 3 19 3 66 9 117
2014 Female gender 22 24 19 6 5 21 2 60 14 178
2011 Male gender 34 25 16 7 2 15 0 69 12 118
2011 Female gender 28 31 18 3 2 17 0 72 6 177
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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 26 39 5 14 2 2 11 75 18 120
2017 Female gender 22 44 8 10 3 0 12 75 16 190
2014 Male gender 19 43 12 8 2 1 14 74 12 117
2014 Female gender 23 49 9 6 3 2 8 80 10 179
2011 Male gender 18 44 13 12 5 0 7 67 18 118
2011 Female gender 22 49 7 7 4 2 9 80 13 177
2008 Male gender 10 63 9 3 6 0 10 81 10 80
2008 Female gender 30 41 7 4 4 4 9 82 10 116

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 16 8 19 8 2 31 16 44 19 120
2017 Female gender 8 16 19 3 1 39 15 52 8 188
2014 Male gender 7 12 22 3 4 40 12 39 15 117
2014 Female gender 3 10 22 7 2 39 18 31 19 179
2011 Male gender 6 12 25 4 7 32 14 33 20 118
2011 Female gender 5 7 21 3 3 44 18 31 15 177

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 36 24 14 0 2 14 10 80 2 120
2017 Female gender 32 30 6 3 1 16 11 86 5 190
2014 Male gender 24 32 10 0 1 17 16 84 1 117
2014 Female gender 35 29 9 5 2 12 8 80 8 179
2011 Male gender 23 25 12 10 2 19 9 67 17 118
2011 Female gender 32 25 10 2 3 18 9 79 7 177
2008 Male gender 29 38 10 3 3 9 10 82 6 80
2008 Female gender 38 29 3 4 3 13 9 87 9 116

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 22 16 8 1 20 10 65 12 120
2017 Female gender 24 29 11 3 1 22 11 77 7 190
2014 Male gender 19 30 13 3 4 16 14 71 11 117
2014 Female gender 27 31 14 3 2 14 8 75 7 178
2011 Male gender 21 28 14 5 2 20 9 69 10 118
2011 Female gender 26 31 11 1 2 21 8 80 5 177
2008 Male gender 33 33 10 8 3 11 4 76 12 80
2008 Female gender 34 28 11 5 3 10 8 77 9 116
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Discrimination

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

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 7 93 120
2017 Female gender 7 93 190
2014 Male gender 5 95 117
2014 Female gender 8 92 178

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 39 15
2014 Female gender 42 14

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 93 15
2014 Female gender 72 14

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 Female gender 0 15
2014 Female gender 0 14

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

Question 76g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15
2014 Female gender 0 14

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 41 15

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 60 15

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15
2014 Female gender 0 14

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 Female gender 0 15

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 Female gender 0 15

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15
2014 Female gender 0 14

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15
2014 Female gender 0 14

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 62 15
2014 Female gender 50 14

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 33 15

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15
2014 Female gender 0 14

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female gender 0 15

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 Female gender 74 15
2014 Female gender 64 14

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 Female gender 0 15

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 Female gender 74 26 15

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 22 8 18 6 0 39 7 55 11 119
2017 Female gender 10 11 16 1 0 51 11 55 3 189
2014 Male gender 17 10 14 4 2 40 13 58 13 117
2014 Female gender 14 14 16 2 2 44 9 58 9 179

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 34 31 18 5 0 12 1 74 5 120
2017 Female gender 26 28 16 2 2 23 4 74 5 190
2014 Male gender 33 23 16 4 2 19 2 71 9 117
2014 Female gender 28 26 14 5 3 22 1 71 11 179
2011 Male gender 41 26 18 2 3 10 0 75 6 118
2011 Female gender 38 32 12 3 1 14 0 81 5 177
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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 29 25 17 12 14 0 2 56 27 120
2017 Female gender 27 23 22 14 10 1 3 52 25 187

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 12 18 32 19 19 0 0 30 38 120
2017 Female gender 13 24 24 22 15 0 1 37 38 190

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 21 24 23 17 15 0 0 45 32 120
2017 Female gender 13 28 23 18 17 0 2 41 35 189

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 16 25 19 19 21 0 0 41 40 119
2017 Female gender 11 23 20 28 16 0 2 35 45 189

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 28 29 23 8 8 1 5 60 16 119
2017 Female gender 27 29 19 8 8 0 9 61 18 189

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 22 30 26 13 5 2 1 54 19 119
2017 Female gender 23 27 22 20 7 0 1 51 27 188

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 33 27 28 7 4 0 2 61 11 119
2017 Female gender 28 30 25 9 5 0 2 60 15 188

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 24 36 12 20 6 0 1 61 27 119
2017 Female gender 17 26 28 20 8 0 2 43 28 189

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 31 26 22 13 7 0 1 58 20 119
2017 Female gender 21 31 25 17 7 0 1 52 23 188

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 30 29 22 12 5 1 2 61 17 119
2017 Female gender 30 27 22 14 4 0 2 58 19 188

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 16 12 6 3 1 2 79 9 120
2017 Female gender 56 21 13 4 5 0 2 78 9 190

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 72 11 3 1 6 2 6 89 8 120
2017 Female gender 73 11 4 5 4 0 3 87 8 188

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 61 23 12 0 1 2 2 87 1 120
2017 Female gender 59 20 10 4 3 0 4 82 7 190

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 62 19 10 2 4 1 2 83 6 120
2017 Female gender 55 19 11 6 5 0 3 77 12 189

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 58 11 5 1 0 2 22 92 2 119
2017 Female gender 53 9 8 2 1 0 26 84 5 190

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 69 13 4 3 0 3 8 92 3 120
2017 Female gender 73 12 6 0 1 0 7 92 2 189

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 67 11 10 3 1 1 8 85 4 120
2017 Female gender 69 12 5 4 2 0 8 88 7 190

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 52 23 13 5 1 2 4 80 6 120
2017 Female gender 56 20 12 4 5 1 3 79 9 190

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 9 20 48 16 8 0 0 28 23 120
2017 Female gender 7 28 40 18 7 0 0 35 25 190

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 11 20 46 17 6 0 0 23 31 120
2017 Female gender 11 26 33 20 9 0 0 29 37 190

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 20 43 20 6 4 6 1 67 11 120
2017 Female gender 30 35 12 9 6 8 0 71 16 190

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 15 35 19 17 13 0 0 50 31 120
2017 Female gender 17 38 15 15 12 3 0 56 28 189
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Duty to Accommodate

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

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 12 88 120
2017 Female gender 19 81 190
2014 Male gender 9 91 117
2014 Female gender 15 85 179

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 93 7 15
2017 Female gender 67 33 35
2014 Male gender 73 27 11
2014 Female gender 85 15 26

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Male gender 49 36 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2017 Female gender 51 45 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2014 Female gender 51 35 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
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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 27 31 16 12 10 4 0 28 72 120
2017 Female gender 27 24 26 10 9 3 1 28 72 190

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 34 81
2017 Female gender 32 131

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 Male gender 38 81
2017 Female gender 32 131

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 Male gender 27 81
2017 Female gender 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 Male gender 52 81
2017 Female gender 46 131

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 Male gender 4 81
2017 Female gender 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 Male gender 25 81
2017 Female gender 26 131

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 Male gender 5 56 16 9 1 13 79
2017 Female gender 7 52 21 11 2 6 129

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 Male gender 15 27 13 14 17 4 9 49 36 82
2017 Female gender 20 27 9 18 14 2 9 54 37 131

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 4 18 15 15 29 8 10 28 54 82
2017 Female gender 7 15 8 15 33 2 20 27 62 132
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