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 - IM

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 IM 53 36 3 5 3 0 0 88 8 59
2018 IM-00 45 40 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IM 53 40 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 64
2017 IM-00 57 39 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 58

Question 9. 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
2018 IM 42 39 8 2 8 0 0 81 10 59
2018 IM-00 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2017 IM 42 39 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 64
2017 IM-00 46 33 9 11 2 0 0 79 12 58

Question 10. 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
2018 IM 73 20 3 2 2 0 0 93 3 59
2018 IM-00 75 15 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IM 73 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 64
2017 IM-00 79 16 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 58

Question 14. 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
2018 IM 47 41 3 5 3 0 0 88 8 59
2018 IM-00 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2017 IM 54 41 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 64
2017 IM-00 60 34 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 58

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 IM 49 25 14 7 5 0 0 75 12 59
2018 IM-00 50 20 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2017 IM 45 40 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 63
2017 IM-00 51 34 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 57

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 IM 50 33 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 58
2018 IM-00 53 32 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 IM 48 38 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 64
2017 IM-00 53 31 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 58

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 IM 44 24 17 7 7 0 2 69 14 59
2018 IM-00 45 20 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 20
2017 IM 43 27 16 6 8 0 0 70 14 64
2017 IM-00 48 24 14 5 9 0 0 72 14 58
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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 IM 54 29 5 5 7 0 0 83 12 59
2018 IM-00 55 35 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IM 54 34 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 64
2017 IM-00 59 31 3 5 2 0 0 89 7 58

Question 24. 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
2018 IM 61 22 3 7 7 0 0 83 14 59
2018 IM-00 60 25 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2017 IM 54 31 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 64
2017 IM-00 59 29 2 9 2 0 0 88 11 58

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 IM 56 29 3 5 7 0 0 85 12 59
2018 IM-00 60 25 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IM 61 19 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 64
2017 IM-00 66 15 9 5 5 0 0 81 11 58

Senior management

Question 29. 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
2018 IM 34 34 14 10 7 2 0 69 17 59
2018 IM-00 25 55 10 0 5 5 0 84 5 20
2017 IM 32 47 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 63
2017 IM-00 35 42 10 10 2 0 0 77 12 57

Question 30. 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
2018 IM 25 44 12 10 8 0 0 69 19 59
2018 IM-00 25 60 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2017 IM 31 35 16 14 3 0 0 67 17 63
2017 IM-00 35 30 16 16 4 0 0 65 19 57

Question 31. 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
2018 IM 14 51 15 8 12 0 0 64 20 59
2018 IM-00 15 70 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2017 IM 14 49 25 10 2 0 0 63 11 63
2017 IM-00 16 45 27 11 2 0 0 61 12 57

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 IM 15 53 10 10 12 0 0 68 22 59
2018 IM-00 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2017 IM 22 39 24 13 2 0 0 61 15 62
2017 IM-00 24 35 25 14 2 0 0 59 16 57
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. 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
2018 IM 32 46 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 59
2018 IM-00 25 60 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IM 37 38 10 11 5 0 0 75 16 64
2017 IM-00 38 36 9 12 5 0 0 74 17 58

Question 7. 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
2018 IM 27 47 12 8 5 0 0 75 14 59
2018 IM-00 15 65 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2017 IM 39 44 5 13 0 0 0 83 13 64
2017 IM-00 39 41 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 58

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 IM 29 39 10 10 8 3 0 70 19 59
2018 IM-00 25 45 5 15 10 0 0 70 25 20
2017 IM 25 48 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 64
2017 IM-00 27 45 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 58

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 IM 37 39 12 3 7 2 0 78 10 59
2018 IM-00 40 45 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IM 37 38 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 64
2017 IM-00 39 35 14 10 2 0 0 74 12 58

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
2018 IM 41 33 11 9 4 2 0 75 13 54
2018 IM-00 42 26 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19
2017 IM 40 46 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 57
2017 IM-00 41 45 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 54

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 IM 17 59 7 14 3 0 0 76 17 59
2018 IM-00 15 65 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2017 IM 19 57 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 63
2017 IM-00 21 55 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 57

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 IM 54 36 3 3 3 0 0 90 7 59
2018 IM-00 45 45 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2017 IM 57 37 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 64
2017 IM-00 62 34 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 58

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 IM 61 31 2 3 3 0 0 92 7 59
2018 IM-00 55 35 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2017 IM 70 27 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 64
2017 IM-00 72 26 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 58

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 IM 25 34 15 14 10 2 0 60 24 59
2018 IM-00 30 45 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2017 IM 28 55 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 64
2017 IM-00 31 52 12 3 2 0 0 82 5 58

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 IM 36 25 15 12 8 0 3 63 21 59
2018 IM-00 40 15 15 15 10 0 5 58 26 20
2017 IM 49 38 8 2 0 2 2 90 2 63
2017 IM-00 53 35 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 57

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 IM 36 52 5 3 3 0 0 88 7 58
2018 IM-00 25 65 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IM 39 48 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 64
2017 IM-00 41 46 9 4 0 0 0 88 4 58

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 IM 46 41 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 59
2018 IM-00 35 55 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2017 IM 42 41 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 64
2017 IM-00 45 36 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 58

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 IM 37 42 12 7 2 0 0 80 8 59
2018 IM-00 25 60 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2017 IM 53 36 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 64
2017 IM-00 57 31 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 58

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 IM 36 36 20 3 5 0 0 71 8 59
2018 IM-00 40 35 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20
2017 IM 40 44 6 6 2 2 0 85 8 64
2017 IM-00 43 41 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 58

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 IM 32 39 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 59
2018 IM-00 40 35 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2017 IM 36 34 13 14 3 0 0 70 17 63
2017 IM-00 40 28 12 16 3 0 0 68 19 57

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 IM 7 27 36 12 19 0 0 34 31 59
2018 IM-00 5 25 40 10 20 0 0 30 30 20
2017 IM 11 20 28 23 17 0 0 31 40 64
2017 IM-00 9 22 26 26 17 0 0 31 43 58

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 IM 22 46 32 59
2018 IM-00 15 45 40 20
2017 IM 25 47 28 64
2017 IM-00 26 47 27 58

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 IM 38 31 31 0 0 0 13
2017 IM 26 43 18 6 7 0 16
2017 IM-00 20 46 20 7 7 0 15
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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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 IM 59 27 8 2 3 0 0 86 5 59
2018 IM-00 55 25 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2017 IM 60 34 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 63
2017 IM-00 66 26 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 57

Question 33. 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
2018 IM 42 34 12 3 8 0 0 76 12 59
2018 IM-00 60 15 5 10 10 0 0 75 20 20
2017 IM 37 47 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 64
2017 IM-00 41 43 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 58

Organizational performance

Question 16a. 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
2018 IM 11 37 33 18 2 0 0 19 47 57
2018 IM-00 16 37 21 26 0 0 0 26 53 19
2017 IM 5 36 43 11 3 2 0 15 41 64
2017 IM-00 5 33 48 10 3 0 0 14 38 58

Question 16b. 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
2018 IM 26 16 28 19 10 0 2 30 42 58
2018 IM-00 21 16 32 32 0 0 0 32 37 19
2017 IM 13 22 42 14 8 2 0 22 35 64
2017 IM-00 12 23 43 14 9 0 0 22 35 58

Question 16c. 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
2018 IM 17 33 31 17 0 0 2 18 51 58
2018 IM-00 16 37 32 16 0 0 0 16 53 19
2017 IM 13 36 37 11 3 0 0 14 48 64
2017 IM-00 11 36 40 10 3 0 0 14 47 58

Question 16d. 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
2018 IM 11 25 46 14 4 0 2 18 36 57
2018 IM-00 16 16 53 11 5 0 0 16 32 19
2017 IM 6 29 47 11 5 2 0 16 36 63
2017 IM-00 5 30 49 10 5 0 0 16 35 57

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.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 IM 24 36 29 9 2 0 0 10 60 58
2018 IM-00 21 32 37 11 0 0 0 11 53 19
2017 IM 16 40 33 7 3 2 0 10 57 64
2017 IM-00 14 43 34 5 3 0 0 9 57 58

Question 16f. 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
2018 IM 21 22 33 14 10 0 0 24 43 58
2018 IM-00 21 26 37 11 5 0 0 16 47 19
2017 IM 6 31 31 25 5 0 2 30 38 64
2017 IM-00 7 33 31 24 5 0 0 29 40 58

Question 16g. 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
2018 IM 24 17 43 14 0 0 2 14 42 58
2018 IM-00 26 11 53 11 0 0 0 11 37 19
2017 IM 13 23 47 14 3 0 0 17 36 64
2017 IM-00 12 22 48 14 3 0 0 17 34 58

Respectful workplace

Question 18. 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
2018 IM 59 24 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 58
2018 IM-00 58 26 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 19
2017 IM 62 24 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 64
2017 IM-00 67 19 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 58

Question 20. 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
2018 IM 49 34 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 59
2018 IM-00 40 40 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2017 IM 44 51 2 2 2 0 0 95 3 63
2017 IM-00 47 47 2 2 2 0 0 95 3 57

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

Survey year 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 IM 45 38 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 58
2018 IM-00 42 42 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19

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.

Survey year 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 IM 56 27 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 59
2018 IM-00 60 30 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2017 IM 67 27 5 0 0 2 0 95 0 64
2017 IM-00 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 58

Question 41. 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
2018 IM 63 24 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 59
2018 IM-00 65 20 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IM 56 37 5 0 0 2 0 95 0 64
2017 IM-00 59 36 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 58

Question 42. 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
2018 IM 61 25 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 59
2018 IM-00 55 35 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IM 60 32 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 64
2017 IM-00 64 28 3 5 0 0 0 91 5 58

Ethical workplace

Question 17. 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
2018 IM 36 37 10 8 7 0 2 74 16 59
2018 IM-00 35 45 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 20
2017 IM 30 48 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 64
2017 IM-00 33 46 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 58

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.

Survey year 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 IM 64 24 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 58
2018 IM-00 58 32 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2017 IM 73 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 64
2017 IM-00 78 21 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 58

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics 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
2018 IM 56 31 7 2 5 0 0 86 7 59
2018 IM-00 65 25 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20

Question 36. 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
2018 IM 29 27 15 7 15 3 3 60 24 59
2018 IM-00 30 40 10 0 15 5 0 74 16 20
2017 IM 35 27 14 5 11 0 8 67 17 64
2017 IM-00 39 22 16 5 12 0 5 65 19 58

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 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IM 12 88 59

Question 53. 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
2018 IM 36 31 14 5 7 5 2 72 13 58
2018 IM-00 30 40 15 0 5 10 0 78 6 20
2017 IM 32 41 14 5 3 5 0 77 8 64
2017 IM-00 34 42 12 5 3 3 0 78 9 58

Question 54. 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
2018 IM 53 29 5 2 9 2 0 84 11 58
2018 IM-00 55 30 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IM 46 40 11 2 2 0 0 86 3 64
2017 IM-00 50 36 10 2 2 0 0 86 3 58

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.

Survey year 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 IM 47 25 12 0 2 12 2 84 2 59
2018 IM-00 40 35 10 0 5 10 0 83 6 20
2017 IM 45 30 11 2 0 8 5 86 2 64
2017 IM-00 48 28 10 2 0 7 5 86 2 58

Question 61. 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
2018 IM 58 27 10 0 2 3 0 88 2 59
2018 IM-00 55 35 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IM 62 29 8 0 0 2 0 92 0 63
2017 IM-00 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 57
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. 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
2018 IM 56 31 3 3 7 0 0 86 10 59
2018 IM-00 60 30 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IM 65 19 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 63
2017 IM-00 70 14 5 5 6 0 0 84 11 57

Question 65. 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
2018 IM 49 34 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 59
2018 IM-00 40 45 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20
2017 IM 45 41 8 5 0 2 0 87 5 64
2017 IM-00 48 38 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 58

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.

Survey year 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 IM 37 42 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 59
2018 IM-00 30 45 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2017 IM 25 46 9 16 3 0 0 72 19 63
2017 IM-00 28 42 9 17 3 0 0 70 21 57

Work-related stress

Question 62a. 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
2018 IM 8 24 27 20 20 0 0 32 41 59
2018 IM-00 0 20 35 35 10 0 0 20 45 20
2017 IM 6 19 22 20 31 0 2 26 53 64
2017 IM-00 7 16 24 19 33 0 2 23 53 58

Question 62b. 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
2018 IM 5 15 34 22 24 0 0 20 46 59
2018 IM-00 5 0 35 40 20 0 0 5 60 20
2017 IM 6 13 27 34 20 0 0 19 54 64
2017 IM-00 7 10 30 34 19 0 0 17 53 58

Question 62c. 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
2018 IM 9 19 43 19 10 0 0 28 29 58
2018 IM-00 10 20 40 10 20 0 0 30 30 20
2017 IM 10 26 33 22 8 0 2 37 30 64
2017 IM-00 9 27 33 22 7 0 2 37 30 58

Question 62d. 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
2018 IM 5 19 36 24 16 0 0 24 40 58
2018 IM-00 5 20 40 20 15 0 0 25 35 20
2017 IM 5 20 33 25 16 0 2 26 41 64
2017 IM-00 3 21 34 24 16 0 2 25 40 58

Question 62e. 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
2018 IM 17 28 28 21 7 0 0 45 28 58
2018 IM-00 5 26 32 21 16 0 0 32 37 19
2017 IM 8 30 23 25 11 0 3 39 37 64
2017 IM-00 7 29 24 26 11 0 3 37 38 58

Question 62f. 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
2018 IM 12 32 20 24 12 0 0 44 36 59
2018 IM-00 5 30 20 30 15 0 0 35 45 20
2017 IM 8 22 39 23 8 0 0 30 31 64
2017 IM-00 7 22 40 24 7 0 0 29 31 58

Question 62g. 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
2018 IM 22 40 24 7 7 0 0 62 14 58
2018 IM-00 25 40 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 20
2017 IM 21 37 33 8 2 0 0 58 9 64
2017 IM-00 21 36 33 9 2 0 0 57 11 58

Question 62h. 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
2018 IM 12 34 29 19 5 0 0 47 24 58
2018 IM-00 15 40 15 25 5 0 0 55 30 20
2017 IM 8 39 39 11 3 0 0 47 14 64
2017 IM-00 7 36 42 12 3 0 0 43 15 58

Question 62i. 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
2018 IM 21 40 18 18 4 0 0 61 21 57
2018 IM-00 25 45 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2017 IM 20 47 24 5 3 2 0 68 8 64
2017 IM-00 21 45 24 5 3 2 0 66 9 58

Question 62j. 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
2018 IM 12 21 28 21 19 0 0 33 40 58
2018 IM-00 10 20 25 20 25 0 0 30 45 20
2017 IM 19 25 28 19 9 0 0 44 28 64
2017 IM-00 19 24 28 21 9 0 0 43 29 58

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 IM 83 12 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 58
2018 IM-00 80 10 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IM 72 19 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 64
2017 IM-00 76 17 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 58

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 IM 81 12 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 58
2018 IM-00 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

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 IM 77 11 5 2 5 0 0 88 7 57
2018 IM-00 84 5 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2017 IM 73 14 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 64
2017 IM-00 74 14 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 58

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 IM 59 31 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 59
2018 IM-00 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2017 IM 56 28 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 64
2017 IM-00 57 29 5 5 3 0 0 86 9 58

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 IM 61 22 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 59
2018 IM-00 60 20 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2017 IM 56 17 15 9 2 0 0 74 11 64
2017 IM-00 60 15 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 58

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 IM 19 37 24 15 3 0 2 57 19 59
2018 IM-00 10 25 35 15 10 0 5 37 26 20
2017 IM 21 51 16 11 0 0 2 73 11 64
2017 IM-00 19 54 16 12 0 0 0 72 12 58

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 IM 61 24 14 0 2 0 0 85 2 59
2018 IM-00 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20
2017 IM 70 20 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 64
2017 IM-00 71 21 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 58

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 IM 76 12 2 5 3 0 2 90 9 59
2018 IM-00 85 0 0 5 5 0 5 89 11 20
2017 IM 84 8 5 2 2 0 0 92 3 64
2017 IM-00 86 7 4 2 2 0 0 93 3 58

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 IM 55 28 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 58
2018 IM-00 37 37 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2017 IM 59 29 9 3 0 0 0 87 3 63
2017 IM-00 58 28 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 57

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 IM 5 15 53 24 3 0 0 20 27 59
2018 IM-00 0 15 60 15 10 0 0 15 25 20
2017 IM 2 22 45 23 8 0 0 24 31 64
2017 IM-00 2 22 43 24 9 0 0 24 33 58

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 IM 12 25 47 10 3 0 2 14 38 59
2018 IM-00 15 25 55 5 0 0 0 5 40 20
2017 IM 8 34 47 8 3 0 0 11 42 64
2017 IM-00 9 35 48 5 3 0 0 9 43 58
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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 IM 12 34 27 20 5 2 0 12 88 59
2018 IM-00 10 25 25 25 10 5 0 11 89 20
2017 IM 11 43 22 11 13 0 0 11 89 64
2017 IM-00 10 45 24 11 10 0 0 10 90 58

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 IM 26 50
2018 IM-00 24 17
2017 IM 9 57
2017 IM-00 8 52

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 IM 38 50
2018 IM-00 41 17
2017 IM 37 57
2017 IM-00 39 52

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 IM 16 50
2018 IM-00 24 17
2017 IM 11 57
2017 IM-00 12 52

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 IM 68 50
2018 IM-00 76 17
2017 IM 69 57
2017 IM-00 69 52

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 IM 6 50
2018 IM-00 12 17
2017 IM 9 57
2017 IM-00 10 52

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 IM 48 50
2018 IM-00 65 17

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 IM 32 50
2018 IM-00 29 17
2017 IM 31 57
2017 IM-00 32 52

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 IM 4 39 16 12 6 24 51
2018 IM-00 0 29 12 6 6 47 17
2017 IM 5 45 18 20 0 11 55
2017 IM-00 6 47 18 19 0 10 51

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 IM 33 67 51
2018 IM-00 24 76 17

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 IM 55 17 10 7 5 0 5 76 13 58
2018 IM-00 55 10 5 15 5 0 10 72 22 20

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 IM 8 24 22 22 22 0 4 33 45 51
2018 IM-00 0 24 24 29 18 0 6 25 50 17
2017 IM 5 23 23 16 21 0 12 32 42 57
2017 IM-00 6 21 23 17 19 0 13 31 42 52

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 IM 4 8 20 25 37 0 6 13 67 51
2018 IM-00 0 6 24 24 41 0 6 6 69 17
2017 IM 2 2 14 19 53 2 9 4 81 57
2017 IM-00 2 2 13 21 50 2 10 4 81 52
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