2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Service by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - CM

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 50 23 18 5 4 0 0 73 10 46
2018 CM-04 37 24 20 11 9 0 0 61 20 10
2017 CM 29 41 10 11 8 0 0 70 20 47
2017 CM-04 27 34 6 16 16 0 0 61 33 19
2014 CM 31 42 10 9 8 0 0 73 17 57
2014 CM-04 16 46 15 13 10 0 0 62 23 25
2011 CM 41 33 9 10 6 0 0 74 17 91
2011 CM-01 75 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2011 CM-04 27 39 0 24 10 0 0 67 33 21
2011 CM-06 32 44 6 6 13 0 0 76 18 16
2008 CM 28 29 19 14 10 0 0 57 24 21

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 52 15 13 9 11 0 0 67 20 46
2018 CM-04 40 9 0 31 21 0 0 49 51 10
2017 CM 27 36 10 11 12 4 0 66 24 47
2017 CM-04 22 31 6 16 16 8 0 58 36 19

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 62 22 12 0 4 0 0 83 4 45
2018 CM-04 61 20 11 0 9 0 0 80 9 10
2017 CM 56 24 7 8 4 0 0 80 13 47
2017 CM-04 61 11 3 16 8 0 0 72 24 19
2014 CM 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 57
2014 CM-04 46 36 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 25
2011 CM 64 29 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 91
2011 CM-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 62 34 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2011 CM-06 70 19 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 58 9 26 5 3 0 0 67 7 45
2018 CM-04 49 12 31 9 0 0 0 61 9 10
2017 CM 32 41 16 3 9 0 0 73 12 46
2017 CM-04 25 38 20 0 17 0 0 63 17 18
2014 CM 43 34 12 3 8 0 0 77 11 57
2014 CM-04 32 30 23 5 10 0 0 62 15 25
2011 CM 44 36 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 91
2011 CM-01 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 32 33 16 9 10 0 0 65 19 21
2011 CM-06 25 63 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16
2008 CM 36 28 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 22
2008 CM-04 30 20 19 31 0 0 0 50 31 10

Question 43. 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
2018 CM 36 30 22 7 5 0 0 66 12 44
2018 CM-04 31 40 17 0 12 0 0 71 12 10
2017 CM 32 30 11 13 13 0 0 62 26 47
2017 CM-04 22 36 10 16 16 0 0 58 33 19
2014 CM 20 47 11 15 7 0 0 68 22 57
2014 CM-04 14 40 15 26 5 0 0 53 32 25
2011 CM 36 30 13 10 11 0 0 66 20 91
2011 CM-01 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2011 CM-04 18 23 16 14 28 0 0 41 43 21
2011 CM-06 25 17 19 12 25 0 0 43 38 16

Question 44. 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
2018 CM 39 25 23 9 5 0 0 63 13 44
2018 CM-04 40 20 23 9 9 0 0 60 17 10
2017 CM 30 35 14 9 12 0 0 66 20 47
2017 CM-04 22 39 15 8 16 0 0 61 24 19
2014 CM 17 46 18 13 7 0 0 63 19 57
2014 CM-04 11 35 26 23 5 0 0 46 28 25
2011 CM 36 31 12 10 11 0 0 67 20 90
2011 CM-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 23 19 21 10 28 0 0 42 38 21
2011 CM-06 25 18 25 12 19 0 0 44 32 16
2008 CM 9 37 18 23 9 4 0 47 34 22
2008 CM-04 9 41 0 31 10 9 0 55 45 10

Question 45. 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
2018 CM 29 31 25 3 8 5 0 62 11 45
2018 CM-04 28 31 0 12 17 12 0 67 33 10
2017 CM 39 7 22 22 7 3 0 48 30 47
2017 CM-04 35 6 23 28 8 0 0 41 36 19
2014 CM 19 25 11 11 12 2 18 56 30 57
2014 CM-04 21 35 11 21 13 0 0 56 34 25
2011 CM 37 21 19 15 7 0 0 58 22 91
2011 CM-01 75 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2011 CM-04 18 18 21 28 14 0 0 37 43 21
2011 CM-06 31 24 13 20 12 0 0 55 32 16
2008 CM 0 27 13 9 32 13 5 33 50 22
2008 CM-04 0 20 9 10 31 29 0 29 58 10
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. 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
2018 CM 47 31 10 9 0 2 0 80 9 46
2018 CM-04 28 29 11 20 0 12 0 65 22 10
2017 CM 38 33 9 14 6 0 0 71 20 47
2017 CM-04 19 42 15 16 8 0 0 61 24 19
2014 CM 47 27 12 5 8 1 0 75 13 57
2014 CM-04 26 28 18 7 19 2 0 55 27 25
2011 CM 40 34 10 5 10 1 0 75 15 91
2011 CM-01 82 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2011 CM-04 18 58 10 4 10 0 0 76 14 21
2011 CM-06 17 37 13 0 26 6 0 58 28 16
2008 CM 23 49 5 5 18 0 0 72 23 22
2008 CM-04 31 39 10 0 20 0 0 69 20 10

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 38 33 4 23 2 0 0 71 25 46
2018 CM-04 28 31 21 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 CM 37 40 8 6 7 1 0 78 14 47
2017 CM-04 19 50 16 6 8 0 0 69 15 19
2014 CM 27 48 15 6 5 0 0 75 11 57
2014 CM-04 21 33 26 8 12 0 0 54 20 25
2011 CM 32 36 11 12 9 1 0 68 21 90
2011 CM-01 25 58 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2011 CM-04 18 44 9 19 10 0 0 62 28 21
2011 CM-06 17 30 13 19 13 6 0 51 35 16
2008 CM 23 45 9 14 9 0 0 68 23 22
2008 CM-04 10 80 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

Question 26. 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
2018 CM 47 26 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 46
2018 CM-04 40 28 0 21 11 0 0 69 31 10
2017 CM 48 27 14 6 6 0 0 75 12 47
2017 CM-04 42 24 18 8 8 0 0 66 16 19
2014 CM 51 29 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 57
2014 CM-04 29 36 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 25

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 40 24 14 8 7 6 0 68 16 46
2018 CM-04 49 32 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 10
2017 CM 31 39 10 13 4 3 0 72 18 47
2017 CM-04 30 26 16 16 8 3 0 58 25 19
2014 CM 21 46 9 16 5 3 0 70 21 57
2014 CM-04 23 46 5 18 5 2 0 71 24 25
2011 CM 26 34 16 7 10 7 2 65 18 90
2011 CM-01 50 41 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 14 39 12 5 25 5 0 56 32 20
2011 CM-06 25 30 19 12 13 0 0 55 26 16

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 33 21 18 15 11 2 0 55 26 46
2018 CM-04 31 29 21 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 CM 30 45 5 4 14 1 0 76 19 47
2017 CM-04 30 39 3 3 24 0 0 69 28 19
2014 CM 23 24 9 18 10 16 0 55 34 57
2014 CM-04 23 28 12 26 11 0 0 51 37 25
2011 CM 26 31 12 15 14 1 1 58 30 90
2011 CM-01 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2011 CM-04 24 9 27 20 20 0 0 33 40 20
2011 CM-06 19 37 7 12 25 0 0 56 38 16
2008 CM 5 22 9 28 28 9 0 30 60 22
2008 CM-04 0 30 0 10 41 19 0 37 63 10

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 29 18 17 21 13 2 0 48 35 46
2018 CM-04 31 18 0 51 0 0 0 49 51 10
2017 CM 24 30 14 13 12 7 0 58 27 47
2017 CM-04 28 27 11 15 16 3 0 56 32 19
2014 CM 10 33 10 18 11 18 0 52 37 57
2014 CM-04 10 36 10 31 13 0 0 46 44 25
2011 CM 18 28 17 16 15 6 0 49 33 91
2011 CM-01 40 24 9 9 0 18 0 78 11 10
2011 CM-04 9 28 21 24 14 5 0 38 40 21
2011 CM-06 19 24 25 12 19 0 0 43 32 16
2008 CM 9 23 5 37 23 4 0 33 62 22
2008 CM-04 9 31 0 31 20 9 0 44 56 10

Question 32. 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
2018 CM 27 28 8 16 18 2 0 56 35 45
2018 CM-04 31 29 9 0 31 0 0 60 31 10
2017 CM 21 25 9 23 19 3 0 48 43 46
2017 CM-04 17 25 10 15 33 0 0 42 48 18
2014 CM 10 23 9 25 11 22 0 42 47 57
2014 CM-04 10 21 10 49 5 5 0 32 57 25
2011 CM 18 22 23 24 13 1 0 40 37 91
2011 CM-01 31 33 9 18 0 9 0 70 20 10
2011 CM-04 18 14 39 19 9 0 0 33 28 21
2011 CM-06 6 37 13 24 19 0 0 44 44 16
2008 CM 9 27 18 23 14 9 0 40 40 22
2008 CM-04 9 20 20 10 20 19 0 37 38 10
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 46 18 21 6 7 2 0 65 13 46
2018 CM-04 19 21 23 20 9 9 0 44 31 10
2017 CM 22 39 6 12 20 0 0 62 32 47
2017 CM-04 15 39 9 11 24 0 0 55 36 19
2014 CM 17 47 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 57
2014 CM-04 19 22 31 18 10 0 0 41 28 25
2011 CM 27 29 20 13 12 0 0 56 25 91
2011 CM-01 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 18 33 20 9 19 0 0 51 28 21
2011 CM-06 13 24 26 7 31 0 0 36 38 16

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 34 43 12 2 9 0 0 77 11 46
2018 CM-04 19 49 20 0 12 0 0 68 12 10
2017 CM 26 47 9 16 1 0 0 74 17 47
2017 CM-04 27 47 6 20 0 0 0 74 20 19

Question 19. 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
2018 CM 19 14 23 5 22 16 2 40 33 46
2018 CM-04 19 9 22 0 29 21 0 36 37 10
2017 CM 14 17 12 19 25 12 1 36 50 47
2017 CM-04 18 14 10 24 28 6 0 34 56 19
2014 CM 8 21 11 27 11 21 1 37 48 57
2014 CM-04 8 31 5 47 2 4 2 42 52 25

Question 22. 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
2018 CM 40 29 15 8 6 2 0 71 14 46
2018 CM-04 28 40 11 0 9 12 0 78 10 10
2017 CM 27 38 10 17 7 0 0 65 25 47
2017 CM-04 15 46 11 20 8 0 0 61 28 19
2014 CM 45 36 7 1 11 0 0 80 12 57
2014 CM-04 23 47 5 2 23 0 0 70 25 25
2011 CM 32 36 14 9 8 0 1 69 17 91
2011 CM-01 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2011 CM-04 14 49 23 0 10 0 4 65 10 21
2011 CM-06 24 31 13 13 19 0 0 55 32 16
2008 CM 28 31 14 9 18 0 0 59 28 22
2008 CM-04 31 29 20 0 20 0 0 59 20 10

Question 28. 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
2014 CM 17 50 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 20
2014 CM-04 15 48 22 15 0 0 0 63 15 14

Job fit and development

Question 1. 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
2018 CM 28 32 15 10 11 2 2 63 22 46
2018 CM-04 31 20 11 9 21 9 0 56 32 10
2017 CM 20 56 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 47
2017 CM-04 24 50 3 14 8 0 0 74 22 19
2014 CM 15 30 17 33 4 0 0 46 37 57
2014 CM-04 21 27 23 21 8 0 0 47 29 25
2011 CM 39 25 14 10 8 0 4 67 19 91
2011 CM-01 58 18 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 10
2011 CM-04 23 25 19 9 14 0 10 54 26 21
2011 CM-06 31 32 18 0 13 0 6 67 14 16
2008 CM 18 28 31 18 5 0 0 46 23 22
2008 CM-04 20 20 19 30 10 0 0 41 40 10

Question 2. 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
2018 CM 49 31 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 46
2018 CM-04 19 42 22 9 9 0 0 61 17 10
2017 CM 37 43 13 3 4 0 0 80 7 47
2017 CM-04 40 44 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 19
2014 CM 40 38 9 4 7 0 2 79 11 57
2014 CM-04 37 39 9 5 10 0 0 75 15 25
2011 CM 48 35 12 1 3 1 0 84 4 91
2011 CM-01 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 32 38 26 0 5 0 0 69 5 21
2011 CM-06 31 57 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 16
2008 CM 23 32 22 18 5 0 0 55 23 22
2008 CM-04 10 31 18 31 10 0 0 41 41 10

Question 3. 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
2018 CM 59 27 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 45
2018 CM-04 40 39 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 10
2017 CM 47 50 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 47
2017 CM-04 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2014 CM 49 35 12 2 2 0 0 83 4 57
2014 CM-04 44 40 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2011 CM 64 27 4 3 0 1 0 92 3 91
2011 CM-01 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 51 28 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 21
2011 CM-06 57 37 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2008 CM 50 27 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2008 CM-04 20 39 31 10 0 0 0 59 10 10

Question 37. 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
2018 CM 32 30 18 6 10 4 0 65 16 46
2018 CM-04 28 32 20 0 21 0 0 60 21 10
2017 CM 22 32 8 20 12 6 0 58 34 47
2017 CM-04 19 33 13 20 16 0 0 51 36 19
2014 CM 16 26 18 12 10 2 16 52 27 57
2014 CM-04 16 35 20 18 11 0 0 52 28 25
2011 CM 26 25 21 10 12 1 4 54 23 91
2011 CM-01 58 18 0 9 0 9 6 90 10 10
2011 CM-04 13 24 40 9 9 0 5 39 20 21
2011 CM-06 6 38 25 0 31 0 0 44 31 16
2008 CM 14 23 41 9 9 0 4 38 19 22
2008 CM-04 20 20 40 0 10 0 9 45 11 10

Question 38. 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
2018 CM 20 30 21 7 11 2 9 56 21 46
2018 CM-04 19 21 20 0 28 12 0 45 32 10
2017 CM 17 32 12 14 15 8 1 54 32 47
2017 CM-04 15 45 10 11 20 0 0 59 31 19
2014 CM 11 29 14 10 10 3 22 54 27 56
2014 CM-04 14 31 22 14 13 0 5 48 29 24
2011 CM 15 22 20 14 20 3 6 41 37 91
2011 CM-01 32 27 33 0 9 0 0 59 9 10
2011 CM-04 17 20 25 10 28 0 0 37 38 21
2011 CM-06 0 19 25 7 38 6 6 21 50 16
2008 CM 14 27 14 18 23 0 4 43 43 22
2008 CM-04 20 30 10 20 10 0 9 55 34 10

Empowerment

Question 11. 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
2018 CM 40 19 22 9 8 2 0 60 17 46
2018 CM-04 28 12 9 22 17 12 0 45 44 10
2017 CM 27 26 21 13 13 0 0 53 26 47
2017 CM-04 27 26 14 16 16 0 0 53 33 19
2014 CM 12 37 11 20 5 0 15 58 30 57
2014 CM-04 7 39 15 34 5 0 0 46 39 25
2011 CM 35 28 13 13 11 0 0 64 23 91
2011 CM-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 22 24 21 18 15 0 0 46 33 21
2011 CM-06 12 50 13 13 12 0 0 62 25 16

Question 12. 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
2018 CM 41 29 10 7 11 0 3 72 18 45
2018 CM-04 19 33 20 11 17 0 0 52 28 10
2017 CM 28 36 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 47
2017 CM-04 27 31 26 8 8 0 0 58 16 19
2014 CM 23 34 26 11 5 1 0 57 16 57
2014 CM-04 22 40 13 23 3 0 0 61 26 25

Question 13. 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
2018 CM 39 38 9 13 2 0 0 77 15 45
2018 CM-04 31 29 20 12 9 0 0 60 21 10
2017 CM 29 42 9 7 10 0 2 73 18 47
2017 CM-04 30 39 6 8 16 0 0 69 24 19
2014 CM 22 33 30 14 1 0 0 56 15 57
2014 CM-04 19 36 23 21 0 0 0 55 21 25
2011 CM 42 34 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 91
2011 CM-01 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2011 CM-04 32 24 25 14 5 0 0 56 19 21
2011 CM-06 36 19 12 13 19 0 0 56 32 16

Question 39. 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
2018 CM 29 38 29 2 2 0 0 67 4 46
2018 CM-04 28 21 31 11 9 0 0 49 20 10
2017 CM 23 36 20 12 4 5 0 62 17 47
2017 CM-04 24 42 23 0 8 3 0 68 8 19

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. 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
2018 CM 56 24 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 46
2018 CM-04 39 40 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 10
2017 CM 36 35 13 10 4 0 2 72 15 47
2017 CM-04 31 31 22 8 8 0 0 61 16 19
2014 CM 33 32 17 19 0 0 0 65 19 56
2014 CM-04 31 35 29 5 0 0 0 66 5 25
2011 CM 44 30 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 91
2011 CM-01 82 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2011 CM-04 23 44 9 10 14 0 0 67 24 21
2011 CM-06 12 38 7 25 18 0 0 50 43 16

Question 15. 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
2018 CM 52 25 12 6 0 0 4 81 7 46
2018 CM-04 88 0 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2017 CM 33 35 11 9 6 1 5 73 15 47
2017 CM-04 16 45 19 11 8 0 0 61 19 19
2014 CM 31 19 39 8 1 0 2 51 9 57
2014 CM-04 33 17 39 11 0 0 0 50 11 25
2011 CM 44 40 9 4 1 0 2 85 6 90
2011 CM-01 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2011 CM-04 28 48 5 9 5 0 5 81 15 21
2011 CM-06 38 38 11 7 0 0 6 81 7 16
2008 CM 64 27 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 22
2008 CM-04 51 39 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 24 41 35 46
2018 CM-04 51 8 40 10
2017 CM 18 37 44 47
2017 CM-04 15 48 37 19
2014 CM 23 51 26 57
2014 CM-04 20 48 33 25
2011 CM 29 36 36 91
2011 CM-01 23 44 33 10
2011 CM-04 35 28 37 21
2011 CM-06 18 37 45 16

Question 47. 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
2018 CM 28 10 26 12 12 12 10
2014 CM 19 39 27 0 9999 15 16
2011 CM 26 15 27 24 9999 8 26
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Total responses
2018 CM 50 30 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 46
2018 CM-04 28 42 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 10
2017 CM 41 43 4 6 6 0 0 84 11 47
2017 CM-04 38 37 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 19
2014 CM 18 63 11 8 1 0 0 81 9 57
2014 CM-04 19 60 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 25
2011 CM 43 36 11 7 2 0 0 80 10 91
2011 CM-01 31 51 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2011 CM-04 37 33 20 0 9 0 0 70 9 21
2011 CM-06 50 32 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 16
2008 CM 27 36 28 5 5 0 0 63 9 22
2008 CM-04 30 29 31 0 10 0 0 59 10 10

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

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2018 CM 23 39 18 16 5 0 0 61 21 46
2018 CM-04 28 21 20 23 9 0 0 49 31 10
2017 CM 23 38 18 21 1 0 0 60 22 47
2017 CM-04 16 38 18 28 0 0 0 55 28 19
2014 CM 19 38 8 15 2 17 1 69 21 57
2014 CM-04 15 48 11 23 0 2 0 65 24 25
2011 CM 28 37 11 14 9 1 1 66 23 90
2011 CM-01 49 42 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 14 25 26 10 25 0 0 38 35 20
2011 CM-06 25 31 13 18 13 0 0 56 31 16

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

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2018 CM 7 19 26 27 19 0 2 47 27 46
2018 CM-04 20 22 21 29 9 0 0 37 42 10
2017 CM 10 23 39 16 8 0 3 25 35 46
2017 CM-04 18 24 38 14 6 0 0 21 41 18
2014 CM 10 25 46 11 7 0 0 19 35 57
2014 CM-04 8 37 33 12 9 0 0 21 45 25
2011 CM 6 32 24 24 11 0 3 36 39 89
2011 CM-01 0 0 51 24 24 0 0 49 0 10
2011 CM-04 14 24 34 23 5 0 0 28 39 21
2011 CM-06 0 57 5 25 12 0 0 38 57 16
2008 CM 9 14 32 32 9 0 4 43 24 22
2008 CM-04 10 0 31 41 9 0 9 55 11 10

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

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2018 CM 22 13 19 23 19 4 0 44 36 46
2018 CM-04 20 22 0 46 0 12 0 52 48 10
2017 CM 13 24 30 12 14 0 7 28 40 47
2017 CM-04 16 34 34 3 13 0 0 16 50 19
2014 CM 13 23 40 12 11 1 0 23 37 57
2014 CM-04 19 29 33 9 10 0 0 19 47 25
2011 CM 5 17 33 27 13 0 5 42 23 89
2011 CM-01 0 9 42 18 31 0 0 49 9 10
2011 CM-04 19 14 35 23 0 0 9 25 36 21
2011 CM-06 0 37 25 25 12 0 0 38 37 16
2008 CM 9 18 32 23 9 0 9 35 30 22
2008 CM-04 10 20 20 31 9 0 9 44 34 10

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

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2018 CM 25 20 12 13 20 6 5 36 51 46
2018 CM-04 20 20 12 20 9 9 11 36 49 10
2017 CM 22 15 20 10 12 12 8 28 46 47
2017 CM-04 19 24 15 6 21 12 3 32 51 19
2014 CM 17 44 19 13 7 0 0 21 60 57
2014 CM-04 21 37 29 10 4 0 0 14 58 25
2011 CM 13 21 36 15 8 0 5 25 36 89
2011 CM-01 9 17 41 0 24 0 9 27 28 10
2011 CM-04 19 9 53 9 4 0 5 14 30 21
2011 CM-06 6 19 31 31 12 0 0 44 25 16
2008 CM 9 18 9 37 18 0 9 60 30 22
2008 CM-04 10 20 10 31 20 0 9 55 34 10

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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2018 CM 10 8 19 30 22 4 7 59 20 44
2017 CM 9 6 31 23 16 0 16 46 18 45
2017 CM-04 9 9 30 16 19 0 16 42 22 17
2014 CM 7 17 51 11 11 0 3 23 24 56
2014 CM-04 6 25 50 11 4 0 4 16 32 24
2011 CM 4 7 39 23 22 0 5 47 12 87
2011 CM-01 0 9 41 9 41 0 0 50 9 10
2011 CM-04 10 5 50 15 15 0 5 32 16 20
2011 CM-06 0 13 50 12 19 0 6 33 14 16
2008 CM 5 0 9 55 13 0 18 83 6 22
2008 CM-04 10 0 10 51 9 0 19 75 13 10

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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2018 CM 20 16 23 12 21 2 7 35 40 45
2018 CM-04 31 20 0 20 21 9 0 44 56 10
2017 CM 31 17 18 21 10 0 3 32 50 47
2017 CM-04 35 26 22 10 7 0 0 16 61 19
2014 CM 16 28 38 12 6 0 0 18 44 57
2014 CM-04 24 43 23 7 2 0 0 10 67 25
2011 CM 12 19 24 25 18 0 2 44 32 90
2011 CM-01 9 0 9 42 40 0 0 82 9 10
2011 CM-04 19 19 26 19 9 0 9 31 41 21
2011 CM-06 18 32 24 19 6 0 0 25 50 16
2008 CM 19 14 24 19 19 0 4 40 35 21

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

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2018 CM 12 19 19 23 18 6 2 45 35 45
2018 CM-04 20 20 0 20 9 21 11 42 58 10
2017 CM 10 9 34 23 11 2 10 39 22 47
2017 CM-04 8 6 45 19 10 4 8 33 16 19
2014 CM 10 20 44 10 10 1 4 22 32 57
2014 CM-04 13 31 26 13 7 0 10 22 49 25
2011 CM 11 16 19 25 21 4 4 50 29 88
2011 CM-01 0 17 9 24 32 18 0 68 21 10
2011 CM-04 14 19 21 24 9 4 9 38 38 21
2011 CM-06 21 27 14 12 20 6 0 35 51 15
2008 CM 14 13 9 23 27 5 9 58 31 22
2008 CM-04 10 19 10 31 9 10 10 50 37 10

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

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2018 CM 16 28 21 13 17 4 0 32 46 46
2018 CM-04 8 51 0 29 0 12 0 33 67 10
2017 CM 19 10 32 18 9 0 12 31 33 47
2017 CM-04 16 17 29 11 15 0 11 30 37 19
2014 CM 25 42 16 7 7 2 1 15 69 56
2014 CM-04 39 42 9 2 3 2 2 5 85 24

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

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2018 CM 40 28 7 16 9 0 0 68 25 46
2018 CM-04 19 38 0 22 21 0 0 58 42 10
2017 CM 45 20 7 15 11 2 0 66 27 47
2017 CM-04 35 26 7 16 16 0 0 61 33 19
2014 CM 44 30 6 2 4 15 0 86 7 57
2014 CM-04 52 33 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 25

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

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2018 CM 47 37 4 7 5 0 0 83 12 46
2018 CM-04 31 47 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 10
2017 CM 34 51 3 7 4 0 0 85 12 47
2017 CM-04 27 54 3 8 8 0 0 81 16 19
2014 CM 38 49 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 57
2014 CM-04 23 58 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 25

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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2018 CM 43 32 19 5 2 0 0 75 7 46
2018 CM-04 19 38 11 23 9 0 0 58 31 10

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

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2018 CM 38 27 20 4 5 5 0 69 10 44
2018 CM-04 19 30 22 21 9 0 0 49 29 10
2017 CM 41 38 13 0 0 8 0 86 0 47
2017 CM-04 36 46 11 0 0 7 0 88 0 19
2014 CM 40 36 12 4 0 7 0 82 5 57
2014 CM-04 26 46 13 10 0 5 0 76 11 25

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

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2018 CM 56 20 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 45
2018 CM-04 28 21 22 29 0 0 0 49 29 10
2017 CM 36 46 5 3 4 5 0 87 7 47
2017 CM-04 36 43 3 0 8 9 0 87 9 19
2014 CM 46 36 12 5 0 1 0 83 5 57
2014 CM-04 31 44 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 25
2011 CM 31 37 16 8 5 4 0 70 13 91
2011 CM-01 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2011 CM-04 13 42 26 10 5 5 0 58 15 21
2011 CM-06 19 30 32 0 13 6 0 52 14 16

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

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2018 CM 56 26 8 8 3 0 0 82 10 45
2018 CM-04 40 43 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2017 CM 45 37 3 6 8 0 0 82 14 47
2017 CM-04 38 34 3 8 16 0 0 72 24 19
2014 CM 48 35 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 57
2014 CM-04 28 53 5 8 5 0 0 81 13 25
2011 CM 39 35 11 8 7 0 1 75 14 91
2011 CM-01 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 23 44 14 5 10 0 5 70 15 21
2011 CM-06 31 24 7 12 25 0 0 56 38 16
2008 CM 24 43 10 14 5 5 0 70 20 21

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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2018 CM 30 25 20 14 4 2 4 59 20 46
2018 CM-04 19 37 12 20 0 12 0 64 22 10
2017 CM 27 27 8 12 18 3 3 59 32 46
2017 CM-04 24 30 6 8 31 0 0 54 39 19
2014 CM 28 35 9 8 5 1 15 74 15 57
2014 CM-04 34 46 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 25

Question 34. 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.

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2018 CM 39 34 12 4 5 4 2 77 9 46
2018 CM-04 37 21 11 11 9 12 0 65 22 10
2017 CM 38 38 6 7 6 5 0 80 14 47
2017 CM-04 33 34 8 11 8 6 0 70 21 19
2014 CM 28 50 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 57
2014 CM-04 41 39 15 4 0 0 0 80 4 25
2011 CM 33 36 13 9 6 2 2 71 15 90
2011 CM-01 35 39 0 9 9 0 9 80 20 10
2011 CM-04 30 30 16 10 10 4 0 62 21 20
2011 CM-06 36 31 7 7 13 0 7 72 21 16
2008 CM 23 45 14 0 14 4 0 71 14 22
2008 CM-04 20 39 10 0 20 9 0 66 23 10

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

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2018 CM 37 29 17 8 8 0 0 66 16 46
2018 CM-04 28 21 31 21 0 0 0 49 21 10

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

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Total responses
2018 CM 26 10 20 15 13 14 3 42 34 45
2018 CM-04 19 0 31 12 17 21 0 24 37 10
2017 CM 24 15 18 17 10 16 0 46 33 46
2017 CM-04 27 8 23 19 16 6 0 37 38 19
2014 CM 15 21 12 12 19 2 19 46 39 57
2014 CM-04 15 25 16 15 23 0 5 43 40 25
2011 CM 18 24 21 13 14 8 2 46 30 90
2011 CM-01 16 8 33 0 0 36 6 43 0 10
2011 CM-04 16 20 36 0 20 5 4 39 22 20
2011 CM-06 19 30 7 12 26 7 0 52 41 16

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 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

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Total responses
2018 CM 18 9 20 7 7 22 17 44 23 45
2018 CM-04 19 9 34 9 0 9 21 40 12 10
2017 CM 20 22 21 1 14 20 2 53 20 47
2017 CM-04 24 27 21 0 24 3 0 53 25 19
2014 CM 18 26 15 11 6 23 2 59 22 57
2014 CM-04 24 32 16 13 7 4 2 61 22 25

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

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Total responses
2018 CM 34 24 18 3 9 11 2 66 14 45
2018 CM-04 19 20 23 0 9 29 0 55 12 10
2017 CM 37 35 7 3 15 3 0 74 18 46
2017 CM-04 33 28 7 3 25 3 0 64 29 18
2014 CM 24 23 23 6 3 21 0 60 12 57
2014 CM-04 26 30 31 8 2 2 0 58 10 25
2011 CM 36 31 12 10 4 7 0 72 15 91
2011 CM-01 47 17 9 0 0 27 0 88 0 10
2011 CM-04 32 32 16 14 5 0 0 65 19 21
2011 CM-06 13 36 19 19 13 0 0 49 32 16

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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

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Total responses
2018 CM 18 12 19 0 7 26 18 53 13 46
2018 CM-04 19 9 11 0 9 32 21 59 18 10
2017 CM 18 13 19 4 9 32 5 49 20 46
2017 CM-04 21 14 23 8 16 18 0 43 30 19
2014 CM 14 26 22 6 6 24 2 54 16 57
2014 CM-04 13 39 25 13 5 2 2 54 19 25

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

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Total responses
2018 CM 33 22 15 0 7 16 7 72 9 46
2018 CM-04 19 9 11 0 9 40 12 59 18 10
2017 CM 37 25 21 4 8 4 0 64 13 47
2017 CM-04 35 12 26 8 16 3 0 48 25 19
2014 CM 25 47 15 6 2 6 0 76 9 57
2014 CM-04 26 44 15 13 0 2 0 71 13 25
2011 CM 39 31 17 2 2 9 0 76 5 91
2011 CM-01 65 17 0 0 0 18 0 100 0 10
2011 CM-04 33 34 24 0 0 10 0 74 0 21
2011 CM-06 19 36 32 7 7 0 0 55 13 16
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

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2018 CM 55 30 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 46
2018 CM-04 49 32 0 9 11 0 0 80 20 10
2017 CM 61 24 7 2 6 0 0 85 8 47
2017 CM-04 66 14 8 3 8 0 0 80 11 19

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

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2018 CM 28 33 23 7 2 7 0 66 9 44
2018 CM-04 19 31 20 0 9 21 0 64 11 10
2017 CM 18 42 19 4 13 3 0 62 18 46
2017 CM-04 7 35 30 0 25 3 0 43 26 18

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

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2018 CM 22 27 25 11 6 6 2 54 19 46
2018 CM-04 19 12 9 22 17 21 0 39 49 10
2017 CM 16 33 10 20 14 4 2 53 36 46
2017 CM-04 16 31 3 23 27 0 0 47 50 19

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

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2018 CM 24 31 19 13 13 0 0 55 26 46
2018 CM-04 37 12 12 20 20 0 0 49 39 10
2017 CM 22 39 9 16 13 0 0 61 30 47
2017 CM-04 9 43 12 17 20 0 0 51 37 19

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

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2018 CM 23 31 20 19 5 0 2 55 25 46
2018 CM-04 28 37 11 24 0 0 0 65 24 10
2017 CM 20 28 11 19 23 0 0 48 41 47
2017 CM-04 10 30 9 11 41 0 0 39 51 19

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

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2018 CM 35 26 11 11 5 2 11 70 18 46
2018 CM-04 45 9 0 12 0 12 22 82 18 10
2017 CM 21 28 21 16 4 0 11 55 22 46
2017 CM-04 19 14 30 16 8 0 11 38 28 19

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

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2018 CM 17 22 23 14 17 0 7 42 33 46
2018 CM-04 17 37 0 22 12 0 12 62 38 10
2017 CM 22 21 11 24 17 0 6 45 44 47
2017 CM-04 10 19 21 30 11 0 8 32 45 19

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

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2018 CM 44 19 11 16 2 2 5 68 20 46
2018 CM-04 45 9 0 23 11 12 0 62 38 10
2017 CM 38 20 13 9 2 0 19 71 13 47
2017 CM-04 31 14 16 11 3 0 24 59 19 19

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

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2018 CM 36 21 19 15 4 3 2 60 20 46
2018 CM-04 37 9 23 31 0 0 0 46 31 10
2017 CM 21 29 28 11 10 0 0 50 22 47
2017 CM-04 9 35 36 8 11 0 0 44 19 19

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

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2018 CM 29 34 18 10 5 0 4 66 15 46
2018 CM-04 28 29 31 11 0 0 0 58 11 10
2017 CM 27 27 21 8 15 0 2 55 24 47
2017 CM-04 27 26 14 16 16 0 0 53 33 19

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

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2018 CM 30 23 27 13 2 2 2 56 16 46
2018 CM-04 19 35 22 12 0 12 0 62 13 10
2017 CM 25 20 25 8 13 3 6 49 23 47
2017 CM-04 28 17 28 8 19 0 0 45 27 19

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

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2018 CM 32 36 11 17 4 0 0 68 21 46
2018 CM-04 30 38 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 10
2017 CM 24 28 25 13 6 0 5 54 20 47
2017 CM-04 24 25 31 11 8 0 0 50 20 19

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

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To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 27 33 26 11 3 0 0 60 14 46
2018 CM-04 28 29 31 12 0 0 0 57 12 10
2017 CM 19 26 31 14 10 0 0 44 24 47
2017 CM-04 10 15 40 27 8 0 0 25 35 19

Question 62k. 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
2018 CM 57 15 8 8 10 0 2 74 18 46
2018 CM-04 49 9 11 20 0 0 12 65 22 10
2017 CM 52 35 6 2 4 0 2 88 6 47
2017 CM-04 47 47 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 19

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation 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
2018 CM 63 22 6 4 0 0 5 90 4 46
2018 CM-04 60 9 20 0 0 0 12 78 0 10

Question 62m. 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
2018 CM 73 10 2 2 8 3 2 88 10 46
2018 CM-04 49 32 0 9 0 0 11 90 10 10
2017 CM 88 0 6 0 4 0 1 89 4 46
2017 CM-04 79 0 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 18

Question 62n. 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
2018 CM 62 30 0 4 2 0 2 94 6 46
2018 CM-04 61 31 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 CM 41 29 16 8 4 0 2 72 12 47
2017 CM-04 28 33 28 3 8 0 0 61 12 19

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals 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
2018 CM 59 20 7 9 2 0 2 80 12 46
2018 CM-04 58 23 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 CM 45 22 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 47
2017 CM-04 28 19 33 12 8 0 0 48 20 19

Question 62p. 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
2018 CM 50 4 2 0 2 0 41 92 4 46
2018 CM-04 37 0 0 0 0 0 63 100 0 10
2017 CM 43 23 12 0 0 0 23 85 0 46
2017 CM-04 31 42 17 0 0 0 10 81 0 18

Question 62q. 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
2018 CM 57 27 2 0 0 2 12 98 0 45
2018 CM-04 57 12 9 0 0 0 23 89 0 10
2017 CM 64 17 8 6 1 2 2 84 8 46
2017 CM-04 63 21 9 7 0 0 0 85 7 18

Question 62r. 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
2018 CM 43 25 4 12 10 0 7 72 24 46
2018 CM-04 28 23 9 17 12 0 11 57 33 10
2017 CM 68 9 7 9 6 0 2 78 15 47
2017 CM-04 90 3 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 19

Question 62s. 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
2018 CM 49 23 18 6 0 0 3 75 6 46
2018 CM-04 49 40 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2017 CM 46 41 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 46
2017 CM-04 45 44 8 3 0 0 0 88 3 18

Question 63. 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
2018 CM 22 29 33 17 0 0 0 51 17 46
2018 CM-04 28 21 28 23 0 0 0 49 23 10
2017 CM 12 16 47 12 13 0 1 28 25 47
2017 CM-04 3 10 54 8 24 0 0 13 33 19

Question 64. 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
2018 CM 13 19 38 17 13 0 0 30 32 46
2018 CM-04 40 9 23 20 9 0 0 29 48 10
2017 CM 13 38 19 19 10 0 0 30 51 47
2017 CM-04 19 39 20 18 3 0 0 22 58 19
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. 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
2018 CM 34 30 13 9 4 5 5 38 62 46
2018 CM-04 29 20 0 22 9 12 9 37 63 10
2017 CM 47 19 8 5 13 4 5 51 49 47
2017 CM-04 48 27 3 3 15 3 0 50 50 19

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 18 25
2017 CM 20 19

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 19 25
2017 CM 21 19

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 25 25
2017 CM 13 19

Question 68d. 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
2018 CM 37 25
2017 CM 66 19

Question 68e. 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
2018 CM 0 25
2017 CM 0 19

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 10 25

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 44 25
2017 CM 3 19

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

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
2018 CM 14 62 5 0 0 19 19
2017 CM 8 48 11 4 4 24 18

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 CM 63 37 23

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

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
2018 CM 49 10 13 3 6 5 15 74 10 44
2018 CM-04 51 0 37 12 0 0 0 51 12 10

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. 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
2018 CM 18 30 16 12 15 3 7 53 29 25
2017 CM 11 31 13 4 42 0 0 41 46 19

Question 72. 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
2018 CM 11 31 11 12 29 3 3 45 44 25
2017 CM 8 20 0 0 62 3 7 31 69 19
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