2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Service by Question 82. What is your first official language?

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 First official language - English 34 41 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 110178
2018 First official language - French 34 43 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 49205
2017 First official language - English 34 43 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 119174
2017 First official language - French 32 46 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 54387
2014 First official language - English 31 43 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 123261
2014 First official language - French 28 46 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 56768
2011 First official language - English 34 41 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 134708
2011 First official language - French 35 42 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 62202
2008 First official language - English 35 41 10 8 5 0 0 76 14 111464
2008 First official language - French 35 43 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 51246

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 First official language - English 29 36 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 110504
2018 First official language - French 28 40 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 49197
2017 First official language - English 29 35 13 12 11 0 0 64 23 119026
2017 First official language - French 26 40 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 54331

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 First official language - English 52 33 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 109835
2018 First official language - French 47 38 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 49012
2017 First official language - English 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 118897
2017 First official language - French 46 40 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 54257
2014 First official language - English 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 88 4 123167
2014 First official language - French 53 34 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 56745
2011 First official language - English 59 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 134838
2011 First official language - French 54 35 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 62299

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 First official language - English 40 38 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 110588
2018 First official language - French 39 42 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 49278
2017 First official language - English 41 38 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 118698
2017 First official language - French 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 81 8 54175
2014 First official language - English 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 123193
2014 First official language - French 36 44 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 56713
2011 First official language - English 41 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 134865
2011 First official language - French 41 43 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 62282
2008 First official language - English 42 41 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 112196
2008 First official language - French 41 44 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 51371

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 First official language - English 35 30 17 10 8 0 0 66 18 110300
2018 First official language - French 36 34 17 7 5 1 0 70 12 49237
2017 First official language - English 34 31 16 10 9 1 0 65 19 119008
2017 First official language - French 32 36 18 8 5 1 0 68 13 54284
2014 First official language - English 29 34 16 12 9 1 0 63 21 123272
2014 First official language - French 26 38 20 9 5 1 0 65 15 56782
2011 First official language - English 29 34 18 11 8 1 0 63 19 134730
2011 First official language - French 27 38 20 8 5 1 0 67 14 62225

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 First official language - English 33 33 15 11 7 0 0 66 18 109872
2018 First official language - French 33 37 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 49052
2017 First official language - English 33 33 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 119032
2017 First official language - French 30 39 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 54328
2014 First official language - English 28 35 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 123235
2014 First official language - French 25 40 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 56768
2011 First official language - English 27 37 15 12 8 0 0 64 20 134595
2011 First official language - French 26 41 19 9 4 0 0 67 13 62188
2008 First official language - English 28 38 13 12 7 0 0 67 20 112113
2008 First official language - French 27 43 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 51370

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 First official language - English 31 24 19 12 10 3 0 58 23 110488
2018 First official language - French 32 27 19 10 7 4 1 62 18 49345
2017 First official language - English 31 24 18 12 10 4 1 58 23 119018
2017 First official language - French 29 29 19 10 7 5 1 62 18 54327
2014 First official language - English 29 25 18 13 11 4 1 56 25 123250
2014 First official language - French 26 28 20 11 8 5 1 58 21 56773
2011 First official language - English 30 26 17 13 11 4 1 58 24 134691
2011 First official language - French 28 29 18 11 8 5 1 61 20 62211
2008 First official language - English 27 28 16 13 9 5 1 58 24 112102
2008 First official language - French 28 31 18 11 7 5 1 62 19 51355
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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 First official language - English 46 28 11 7 6 1 0 75 13 110032
2018 First official language - French 43 34 12 5 3 2 1 79 9 49178
2017 First official language - English 46 28 11 7 5 2 1 76 13 119202
2017 First official language - French 40 37 12 5 3 2 1 79 9 54368
2014 First official language - English 44 29 12 7 6 2 1 75 13 123254
2014 First official language - French 38 36 14 6 4 2 1 76 10 56781
2011 First official language - English 42 30 12 8 6 2 1 73 15 134757
2011 First official language - French 38 35 14 6 4 2 0 75 10 62274
2008 First official language - English 40 30 12 9 7 2 1 71 17 112178
2008 First official language - French 36 35 14 7 5 3 0 73 12 51383

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 First official language - English 43 31 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 109792
2018 First official language - French 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 49121
2017 First official language - English 44 31 9 9 6 1 0 75 15 119141
2017 First official language - French 39 38 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 54360
2014 First official language - English 41 32 10 9 6 1 0 74 16 123239
2014 First official language - French 37 38 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 56788
2011 First official language - English 38 34 10 10 7 1 0 72 18 134627
2011 First official language - French 36 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 62276
2008 First official language - English 36 33 10 11 9 1 0 70 20 112148
2008 First official language - French 35 37 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 51352

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 First official language - English 47 27 11 8 7 0 0 75 14 110122
2018 First official language - French 45 31 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 49218
2017 First official language - English 51 25 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 118946
2017 First official language - French 46 32 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 54287
2014 First official language - English 48 28 10 7 6 0 0 76 13 123193
2014 First official language - French 42 34 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 56756

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 First official language - English 30 29 16 10 9 6 0 63 20 110793
2018 First official language - French 25 35 18 8 5 7 0 66 15 49422
2017 First official language - English 29 29 15 10 9 7 0 63 21 119201
2017 First official language - French 23 37 18 9 6 8 0 65 16 54394
2014 First official language - English 26 31 16 11 9 7 0 62 21 123204
2014 First official language - French 20 37 19 9 5 8 0 63 16 56732
2011 First official language - English 23 29 18 12 11 7 0 56 24 134692
2011 First official language - French 21 34 20 10 6 8 1 60 17 62242

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 First official language - English 26 30 16 14 12 2 0 57 26 110501
2018 First official language - French 23 34 21 11 8 3 0 59 19 49318
2017 First official language - English 26 30 15 14 12 3 0 57 27 119144
2017 First official language - French 20 35 22 12 8 3 0 57 21 54393
2014 First official language - English 22 30 17 15 13 3 0 54 29 123194
2014 First official language - French 18 34 24 13 8 3 0 53 22 56748
2011 First official language - English 20 30 17 15 15 2 0 52 31 134604
2011 First official language - French 18 33 24 13 9 3 0 53 22 62191
2008 First official language - English 21 31 16 14 14 2 0 54 29 112127
2008 First official language - French 20 35 22 12 8 3 0 57 21 51367

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 First official language - English 18 28 19 17 14 5 0 48 32 110421
2018 First official language - French 16 31 25 14 8 6 0 50 24 49272
2017 First official language - English 18 28 17 17 14 5 0 49 33 119104
2017 First official language - French 14 31 25 14 9 6 0 48 25 54304
2014 First official language - English 15 27 18 19 15 5 0 45 36 123149
2014 First official language - French 12 29 27 17 9 6 0 44 28 56738
2011 First official language - English 12 30 18 20 15 5 0 44 37 134716
2011 First official language - French 11 32 27 16 8 7 0 46 25 62250
2008 First official language - English 11 30 17 21 15 6 0 43 39 112125
2008 First official language - French 10 33 26 16 7 7 0 46 26 51339

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 First official language - English 17 29 17 19 16 3 0 47 36 110669
2018 First official language - French 16 34 22 16 9 3 0 51 26 49351
2017 First official language - English 17 30 15 18 16 4 0 49 35 119035
2017 First official language - French 16 36 22 14 9 3 0 53 24 54313
2014 First official language - English 15 29 16 20 17 3 0 46 38 123143
2014 First official language - French 13 34 23 16 10 3 0 49 27 56713
2011 First official language - English 13 32 16 21 16 3 0 46 38 134636
2011 First official language - French 13 37 22 16 8 3 0 52 25 62200
2008 First official language - English 14 34 14 22 14 2 0 49 37 112125
2008 First official language - French 15 39 21 16 7 2 0 55 23 51356
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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 First official language - English 25 33 16 13 12 0 0 59 25 110521
2018 First official language - French 27 36 18 11 7 0 0 64 18 49328
2017 First official language - English 25 34 14 14 12 0 0 60 26 119132
2017 First official language - French 25 37 19 12 7 0 0 63 19 54365
2014 First official language - English 21 34 16 16 13 0 0 56 28 123223
2014 First official language - French 22 37 20 14 8 0 0 58 21 56754
2011 First official language - English 21 37 15 15 12 0 0 58 27 134858
2011 First official language - French 22 38 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 62321

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 First official language - English 30 40 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 110636
2018 First official language - French 28 43 15 9 4 0 0 71 14 49384
2017 First official language - English 31 41 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 119083
2017 First official language - French 27 45 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 54360

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 First official language - English 13 21 19 17 16 13 2 40 38 110236
2018 First official language - French 13 24 20 15 10 14 3 45 31 49243
2017 First official language - English 12 20 17 18 16 15 2 39 41 119106
2017 First official language - French 10 23 20 16 10 17 3 42 33 54339
2014 First official language - English 11 21 18 19 17 12 2 37 42 123232
2014 First official language - French 10 23 21 17 11 14 3 40 34 56762

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 First official language - English 38 33 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 110212
2018 First official language - French 36 37 14 8 4 1 1 74 12 49243
2017 First official language - English 39 34 11 9 7 1 0 73 16 119233
2017 First official language - French 34 39 14 8 4 1 1 74 12 54377
2014 First official language - English 37 34 11 9 7 1 0 72 16 123273
2014 First official language - French 33 39 14 8 5 1 1 73 13 56785
2011 First official language - English 33 36 12 11 8 1 0 70 18 134797
2011 First official language - French 33 38 15 9 5 0 0 72 13 62291
2008 First official language - English 31 35 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 112183
2008 First official language - French 31 37 15 10 6 1 1 69 16 51378

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 First official language - English 26 34 16 11 6 2 5 64 19 23953
2018 First official language - French 24 36 17 9 4 3 7 66 14 12438
2017 First official language - English 26 35 13 11 6 3 5 66 19 25348
2017 First official language - French 22 39 17 9 4 3 7 67 14 13330
2014 First official language - English 27 35 14 11 7 3 5 66 19 26644
2014 First official language - French 23 38 17 9 4 3 6 67 15 13505

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 First official language - English 24 45 9 15 7 0 0 69 22 110757
2018 First official language - French 26 45 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 49459
2017 First official language - English 26 39 10 16 9 0 0 65 25 119195
2017 First official language - French 27 42 14 11 5 0 0 69 17 54385
2014 First official language - English 23 38 11 17 10 0 0 62 27 123213
2014 First official language - French 25 41 15 12 6 0 0 66 19 56738
2011 First official language - English 27 41 11 13 7 0 1 68 21 134760
2011 First official language - French 28 41 14 10 4 0 1 70 15 62243
2008 First official language - English 24 42 12 14 8 0 1 67 22 112195
2008 First official language - French 27 42 15 11 4 0 1 70 15 51382

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 First official language - English 41 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 110421
2018 First official language - French 39 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 49320
2017 First official language - English 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 119101
2017 First official language - French 37 42 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 54373
2014 First official language - English 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 123255
2014 First official language - French 35 42 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 56768
2011 First official language - English 43 36 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 134747
2011 First official language - French 41 38 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 62210
2008 First official language - English 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 112216
2008 First official language - French 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 51382

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 First official language - English 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 109745
2018 First official language - French 43 40 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 49092
2017 First official language - English 49 35 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 119018
2017 First official language - French 43 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 54331
2014 First official language - English 46 37 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 123194
2014 First official language - French 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 56738
2011 First official language - English 47 38 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 134787
2011 First official language - French 42 41 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 62275
2008 First official language - English 44 41 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 112240
2008 First official language - French 41 43 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 51403

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 First official language - English 20 30 17 16 14 2 0 52 31 110460
2018 First official language - French 20 35 21 13 8 2 0 57 21 49299
2017 First official language - English 23 30 15 16 14 3 1 55 30 119070
2017 First official language - French 22 37 19 12 7 3 0 61 19 54279
2014 First official language - English 19 29 16 17 15 3 1 50 33 123223
2014 First official language - French 19 35 20 14 8 3 1 56 23 56749
2011 First official language - English 20 32 16 16 14 2 0 54 30 134779
2011 First official language - French 22 36 20 13 7 2 1 59 21 62252
2008 First official language - English 19 34 15 16 13 1 0 54 30 112137
2008 First official language - French 20 38 21 13 7 2 0 59 20 51375

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 First official language - English 19 26 15 16 20 2 2 47 37 110517
2018 First official language - French 19 30 18 15 14 2 2 51 30 49310
2017 First official language - English 20 25 13 17 20 2 2 47 39 119038
2017 First official language - French 18 30 17 15 14 3 3 51 31 54343
2014 First official language - English 16 24 14 18 24 2 2 42 44 123243
2014 First official language - French 14 27 18 17 17 3 3 44 36 56777
2011 First official language - English 15 26 14 18 24 2 2 43 43 134748
2011 First official language - French 16 28 19 17 15 2 3 46 34 62253
2008 First official language - English 16 32 13 17 20 1 2 49 38 112074
2008 First official language - French 18 34 17 15 12 2 2 54 28 51333

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 First official language - English 27 38 13 12 9 0 0 65 22 110238
2018 First official language - French 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 49168
2017 First official language - English 29 39 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 118765
2017 First official language - French 26 40 16 11 6 0 1 66 18 54207
2014 First official language - English 22 40 12 14 11 0 0 63 26 123248
2014 First official language - French 19 40 18 14 8 0 1 60 23 56761
2011 First official language - English 28 39 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 134743
2011 First official language - French 27 39 16 11 6 0 1 67 17 62247

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 First official language - English 32 33 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 110020
2018 First official language - French 31 36 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 49041
2017 First official language - English 33 34 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 118828
2017 First official language - French 30 37 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 54214
2014 First official language - English 28 35 15 12 10 0 0 63 22 123235
2014 First official language - French 25 37 18 11 7 0 0 63 18 56758

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 First official language - English 30 35 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 110285
2018 First official language - French 29 39 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 49117
2017 First official language - English 32 36 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 118827
2017 First official language - French 28 41 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 54209
2014 First official language - English 29 36 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 123207
2014 First official language - French 25 41 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 56749
2011 First official language - English 35 39 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 134649
2011 First official language - French 31 43 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 62215

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 First official language - English 20 35 21 11 9 3 0 57 21 110617
2018 First official language - French 19 36 25 10 6 4 0 58 16 49363
2017 First official language - English 21 35 19 12 9 4 0 58 22 119069
2017 First official language - French 17 37 24 10 6 5 1 57 17 54326

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 First official language - English 41 33 11 9 6 0 0 75 15 110525
2018 First official language - French 42 35 12 7 4 0 1 78 11 49328
2017 First official language - English 42 32 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 119043
2017 First official language - French 39 36 12 7 4 0 1 76 12 54329
2014 First official language - English 38 33 11 10 7 0 0 71 18 123180
2014 First official language - French 34 36 15 8 5 0 1 71 14 56747
2011 First official language - English 39 36 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 134794
2011 First official language - French 36 37 14 8 4 1 2 74 12 62268

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 First official language - English 36 32 18 8 5 0 1 69 14 110902
2018 First official language - French 39 33 15 8 4 0 1 73 12 49496
2017 First official language - English 36 34 16 7 4 0 2 72 12 119227
2017 First official language - French 38 37 14 7 3 0 1 76 10 54401
2014 First official language - English 34 33 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 123269
2014 First official language - French 38 37 15 6 3 0 1 75 10 56762
2011 First official language - English 33 34 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 134806
2011 First official language - French 34 36 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 62292
2008 First official language - English 28 34 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 112163
2008 First official language - French 28 36 19 10 5 0 1 65 15 51377

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 First official language - English 26 37 36 110919
2018 First official language - French 27 42 31 49490
2017 First official language - English 26 39 35 119196
2017 First official language - French 26 44 30 54371
2014 First official language - English 26 39 36 123258
2014 First official language - French 27 44 29 56767
2011 First official language - English 26 41 33 134903
2011 First official language - French 28 45 27 62310

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 First official language - English 17 32 29 7 10 6 29511
2018 First official language - French 17 35 32 4 5 6 13530
2017 First official language - English 18 29 28 7 12 6 31028
2017 First official language - French 18 32 33 4 6 7 14577
2014 First official language - English 19 31 28 11 9999 11 31933
2014 First official language - French 18 32 34 7 9999 9 15502
2011 First official language - English 19 32 30 9 9999 10 35775
2011 First official language - French 19 33 34 5 9999 9 17577
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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 First official language - English 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 110712
2018 First official language - French 40 43 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 49312
2017 First official language - English 42 38 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 119049
2017 First official language - French 35 44 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 54304
2014 First official language - English 40 38 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 123225
2014 First official language - French 33 44 13 6 3 1 0 78 8 56736
2011 First official language - English 38 41 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 134836
2011 First official language - French 35 44 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 62300
2008 First official language - English 43 38 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 112126
2008 First official language - French 40 42 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 51356

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 First official language - English 24 41 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 110493
2018 First official language - French 23 45 19 9 3 1 0 68 12 49275
2017 First official language - English 26 39 16 11 6 1 0 66 17 119025
2017 First official language - French 23 45 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 54321
2014 First official language - English 25 39 17 11 7 2 0 65 18 123270
2014 First official language - French 22 44 20 9 4 2 0 67 13 56777
2011 First official language - English 24 40 16 11 6 1 0 66 18 134714
2011 First official language - French 24 44 18 9 4 2 0 69 13 62218

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 First official language - English 11 24 36 18 8 1 1 27 36 110522
2018 First official language - French 10 29 34 18 7 1 1 25 40 49352
2017 First official language - English 12 23 36 17 9 1 3 27 36 118648
2017 First official language - French 10 28 34 16 8 1 3 25 39 54170
2014 First official language - English 12 26 36 16 7 1 2 24 39 122987
2014 First official language - French 11 32 34 15 5 1 2 21 44 56682
2011 First official language - English 12 26 35 16 7 1 2 24 39 134468
2011 First official language - French 11 31 33 16 6 1 3 23 43 62155
2008 First official language - English 12 27 36 17 6 1 2 24 39 111958
2008 First official language - French 11 33 33 15 5 1 2 21 46 51298

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 First official language - English 12 19 28 23 14 2 2 39 32 110113
2018 First official language - French 11 22 29 21 11 3 2 34 35 49198
2017 First official language - English 12 18 28 21 15 2 4 38 32 118314
2017 First official language - French 11 21 29 19 12 4 4 34 34 54063
2014 First official language - English 14 21 29 20 11 2 2 33 37 122893
2014 First official language - French 12 24 30 19 9 3 3 30 38 56628
2011 First official language - English 13 20 28 22 13 2 3 36 34 134326
2011 First official language - French 11 22 29 20 11 3 4 33 36 62100
2008 First official language - English 13 20 29 22 12 2 2 36 34 111752
2008 First official language - French 12 24 30 19 10 3 3 31 38 51239

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 First official language - English 16 23 29 18 10 2 3 29 41 110153
2018 First official language - French 19 28 28 14 7 2 3 21 49 49218
2017 First official language - English 16 21 29 17 10 2 4 29 40 118506
2017 First official language - French 19 27 28 13 7 2 4 21 49 54150
2014 First official language - English 20 24 28 16 8 2 3 25 46 122891
2014 First official language - French 22 29 26 11 6 2 3 18 54 56651
2011 First official language - English 18 23 29 17 9 2 4 27 43 134298
2011 First official language - French 20 28 27 12 6 2 4 20 51 62086
2008 First official language - English 17 23 30 18 8 2 3 27 41 111748
2008 First official language - French 17 28 29 14 6 2 4 22 48 51235

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 First official language - English 8 14 31 28 15 1 2 45 23 109846
2018 First official language - French 9 20 33 24 11 1 2 36 30 49154
2017 First official language - English 8 14 30 27 16 1 5 45 23 117913
2017 First official language - French 9 19 33 22 11 1 4 35 30 54055
2014 First official language - English 9 15 32 27 13 1 3 42 25 122565
2014 First official language - French 10 21 35 21 9 1 3 31 32 56538
2011 First official language - English 8 14 32 27 14 1 4 43 23 134141
2011 First official language - French 12 24 33 19 8 1 3 28 38 62008
2008 First official language - English 8 15 33 28 13 1 3 42 24 111701
2008 First official language - French 11 25 34 19 8 1 3 28 37 51218

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 First official language - English 18 22 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 110290
2018 First official language - French 16 25 27 18 10 1 3 29 42 49283
2017 First official language - English 17 21 27 17 12 2 4 31 40 118489
2017 First official language - French 16 24 27 17 11 2 5 29 42 54101
2014 First official language - English 21 24 27 15 9 1 3 25 47 122913
2014 First official language - French 20 28 27 14 8 1 3 22 50 56641
2011 First official language - English 19 23 28 16 10 1 3 27 44 134431
2011 First official language - French 17 26 27 16 9 1 4 26 45 62140
2008 First official language - English 17 23 28 18 10 1 3 29 42 111722
2008 First official language - French 15 26 28 17 9 1 4 28 43 51229

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 First official language - English 12 18 27 23 15 3 3 40 32 109871
2018 First official language - French 15 24 26 19 10 3 3 31 40 49165
2017 First official language - English 11 16 26 22 16 3 5 41 30 118461
2017 First official language - French 13 22 26 19 12 4 5 33 39 54168
2014 First official language - English 11 16 27 24 14 3 5 42 29 122820
2014 First official language - French 11 21 27 22 11 3 4 36 35 56636
2011 First official language - English 10 16 27 24 15 3 5 42 29 134188
2011 First official language - French 12 22 26 21 12 3 5 36 36 62084
2008 First official language - English 13 20 27 21 12 2 4 36 35 111851
2008 First official language - French 16 26 25 17 9 3 4 28 45 51267

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 First official language - English 17 23 31 16 9 2 2 26 42 110422
2018 First official language - French 15 26 32 15 7 3 2 23 43 49314
2017 First official language - English 17 22 30 15 10 2 4 26 41 118560
2017 First official language - French 14 24 33 14 8 3 4 24 41 54147
2014 First official language - English 19 23 30 14 8 2 3 24 45 122927
2014 First official language - French 15 26 33 14 7 3 3 22 43 56637

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 First official language - English 38 30 10 12 9 1 0 69 21 110258
2018 First official language - French 43 35 9 7 4 1 0 79 12 49234
2017 First official language - English 41 28 9 11 9 1 0 70 20 119143
2017 First official language - French 42 37 10 6 4 1 0 79 11 54346
2014 First official language - English 42 28 9 11 9 1 0 70 20 123239
2014 First official language - French 41 36 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 56768

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 First official language - English 44 35 9 8 4 0 0 79 13 110274
2018 First official language - French 45 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 49226
2017 First official language - English 42 36 9 9 5 0 0 78 14 118986
2017 First official language - French 41 44 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 54286
2014 First official language - English 40 38 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 123196
2014 First official language - French 38 45 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 56752

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 First official language - English 37 38 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 110448
2018 First official language - French 36 42 14 4 2 1 0 79 7 49300

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 First official language - English 41 34 14 4 3 3 0 77 8 110321
2018 First official language - French 38 40 13 3 2 3 0 81 5 49280
2017 First official language - English 40 33 15 4 4 4 1 76 9 118976
2017 First official language - French 32 41 16 4 3 4 1 77 7 54311
2014 First official language - English 43 32 14 4 3 4 1 78 7 123176
2014 First official language - French 35 41 14 3 2 5 1 80 5 56768

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 First official language - English 39 36 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 110287
2018 First official language - French 39 42 12 4 2 2 0 82 6 49290
2017 First official language - English 38 37 12 6 4 2 0 77 10 119038
2017 First official language - French 34 45 13 4 2 2 0 81 6 54310
2014 First official language - English 40 35 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 123245
2014 First official language - French 34 43 13 4 2 3 0 80 6 56775
2011 First official language - English 31 37 15 8 6 3 0 71 14 134686
2011 First official language - French 29 42 16 5 3 3 0 74 9 62229

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 First official language - English 45 34 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 110211
2018 First official language - French 44 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 49232
2017 First official language - English 44 34 10 7 5 0 0 79 11 119103
2017 First official language - French 40 44 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 54338
2014 First official language - English 44 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 123186
2014 First official language - French 39 43 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 56724
2011 First official language - English 38 37 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 134534
2011 First official language - French 35 43 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 62112
2008 First official language - English 34 38 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 112103
2008 First official language - French 32 45 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 51350

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 First official language - English 21 31 19 11 10 5 3 57 23 110480
2018 First official language - French 22 36 18 9 6 6 4 63 17 49315
2017 First official language - English 27 29 15 11 10 4 3 61 23 119160
2017 First official language - French 22 34 17 10 7 5 5 62 18 54340
2014 First official language - English 30 31 14 11 9 3 3 65 20 123254
2014 First official language - French 24 34 18 10 7 4 4 63 18 56781

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 First official language - English 32 36 13 9 6 2 1 71 15 110496
2018 First official language - French 28 41 14 9 4 2 1 72 14 49325
2017 First official language - English 37 35 11 8 5 3 1 74 14 118894
2017 First official language - French 29 42 13 9 4 3 1 73 13 54271
2014 First official language - English 39 35 10 7 4 3 1 77 12 123226
2014 First official language - French 30 43 12 8 4 3 1 76 12 56772
2011 First official language - English 36 34 11 8 6 4 1 74 14 134572
2011 First official language - French 31 39 12 9 4 4 1 73 14 62178
2008 First official language - English 32 35 12 10 7 4 1 70 18 112124
2008 First official language - French 29 38 13 10 5 4 1 70 16 51362

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 First official language - English 31 36 18 8 6 1 0 68 14 110204
2018 First official language - French 28 42 19 6 3 1 0 71 10 49200

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 First official language - English 19 24 18 15 15 7 2 47 32 110506
2018 First official language - French 17 28 21 13 10 9 2 50 26 49308
2017 First official language - English 20 23 16 15 16 9 2 48 34 118919
2017 First official language - French 14 27 20 13 11 11 4 49 28 54269
2014 First official language - English 18 24 16 16 16 8 2 46 36 123209
2014 First official language - French 13 25 21 15 13 10 3 44 32 56773
2011 First official language - English 15 23 17 16 17 9 2 43 38 134754
2011 First official language - French 13 25 20 14 11 13 4 46 30 62261

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 First official language - English 16 84 110821
2018 First official language - French 12 88 49468

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 16720
2018 First official language - French 49 5747

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 62 16733
2018 First official language - French 60 5749

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 16707
2018 First official language - French 8 5737

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 16707
2018 First official language - French 2 5737

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 16707
2018 First official language - French 4 5737

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 16720
2018 First official language - French 4 5740

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 16705
2018 First official language - French 4 5737

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 16715
2018 First official language - French 34 5745

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 40 16706
2018 First official language - French 41 5743

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 47 16707
2018 First official language - French 44 5742

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 16711
2018 First official language - French 40 5746

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 16701
2018 First official language - French 28 5740

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 16720
2018 First official language - French 59 5751

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 16705
2018 First official language - French 34 5746

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 16691
2018 First official language - French 1 5739

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 16700
2018 First official language - French 6 5743

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 16700
2018 First official language - French 12 5740

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 16712
2018 First official language - French 43 5743

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 16709
2018 First official language - French 21 5744

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 16698
2018 First official language - French 14 5741

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 16716
2018 First official language - French 55 5749

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 16703
2018 First official language - French 29 5748

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 16693
2018 First official language - French 9 5744

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 16703
2018 First official language - French 19 5746

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 16694
2018 First official language - French 11 5745

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 16697
2018 First official language - French 6 5744

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 16697
2018 First official language - French 15 5745

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 16692
2018 First official language - French 11 5746

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 16708
2018 First official language - French 23 5751

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 15557
2018 First official language - French 13 5400

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 15555
2018 First official language - French 17 5401

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 15550
2018 First official language - French 12 5400

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 15549
2018 First official language - French 9 5399

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 15549
2018 First official language - French 11 5399

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 15547
2018 First official language - French 10 5401

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 15548
2018 First official language - French 13 5399

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 15552
2018 First official language - French 11 5400

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 15550
2018 First official language - French 14 5401

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 15553
2018 First official language - French 25 5405

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 15548
2018 First official language - French 11 5400

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 15563
2018 First official language - French 43 5410

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 15547
2018 First official language - French 1 5399

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 59 15568
2018 First official language - French 47 5411

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 15550
2018 First official language - French 4 5400

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 15551
2018 First official language - French 14 5400

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 First official language - English 17 18 22 8 9 21 5 47 24 110563
2018 First official language - French 15 20 20 6 6 26 6 53 18 49332
2017 First official language - English 17 17 19 8 9 22 7 49 24 119183
2017 First official language - French 14 21 18 6 6 27 8 53 18 54381
2014 First official language - English 17 18 20 8 8 23 6 49 23 123227
2014 First official language - French 13 20 19 7 5 29 8 52 19 56776

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 First official language - English 30 30 18 8 7 7 1 64 16 110528
2018 First official language - French 28 36 18 6 4 9 1 70 11 49331
2017 First official language - English 30 29 17 8 7 9 1 65 16 119034
2017 First official language - French 24 37 18 6 4 11 1 69 11 54310
2014 First official language - English 28 28 19 8 6 10 1 63 16 123181
2014 First official language - French 22 35 19 6 4 13 1 67 11 56759
2011 First official language - English 32 34 16 7 5 6 0 70 13 134635
2011 First official language - French 29 40 15 5 3 7 0 75 9 62202

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 92 110627
2018 First official language - French 6 94 49374

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 8797
2018 First official language - French 34 2856

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 76 8812
2018 First official language - French 79 2861

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 8788
2018 First official language - French 3 2856

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 8788
2018 First official language - French 2 2856

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 8789
2018 First official language - French 6 2856

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 8792
2018 First official language - French 5 2857

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 8787
2018 First official language - French 8 2858

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 8786
2018 First official language - French 19 2853

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 20 8787
2018 First official language - French 20 2852

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 16 8783
2018 First official language - French 12 2852

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 8782
2018 First official language - French 5 2851

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 8784
2018 First official language - French 22 2852

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 8789
2018 First official language - French 22 2852

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 8781
2018 First official language - French 3 2851

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 8780
2018 First official language - French 2 2851

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 8783
2018 First official language - French 5 2851

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 8783
2018 First official language - French 15 2853

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 1 8780
2018 First official language - French 1 2851

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 8789
2018 First official language - French 14 2851

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 8781
2018 First official language - French 1 2851

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 16 8792
2018 First official language - French 26 2854

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 8808
2018 First official language - French 32 2864

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 8799
2018 First official language - French 15 2861

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 5 8798
2018 First official language - French 6 2861

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 18 8805
2018 First official language - French 16 2862

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 8796
2018 First official language - French 5 2859

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 8798
2018 First official language - French 6 2859

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 8797
2018 First official language - French 10 2859

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 8798
2018 First official language - French 8 2860

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 8811
2018 First official language - French 46 2861

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 5 8226
2018 First official language - French 6 2691

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 14 8227
2018 First official language - French 12 2689

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 8224
2018 First official language - French 4 2689

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 8225
2018 First official language - French 2 2689

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 8226
2018 First official language - French 3 2689

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 8224
2018 First official language - French 4 2689

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 8225
2018 First official language - French 9 2690

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 8226
2018 First official language - French 12 2691

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 8228
2018 First official language - French 10 2691

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 29 8229
2018 First official language - French 22 2693

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 8225
2018 First official language - French 11 2693

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 46 8239
2018 First official language - French 41 2694

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 8225
2018 First official language - French 2 2689

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 66 8244
2018 First official language - French 56 2692

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 4 8226
2018 First official language - French 4 2689

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 8223
2018 First official language - French 14 2691

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 First official language - English 18 17 25 4 5 25 5 51 13 110524
2018 First official language - French 17 21 21 3 3 29 6 58 10 49348
2017 First official language - English 19 17 21 4 4 29 7 55 13 119091
2017 First official language - French 15 22 18 3 3 32 8 60 9 54350
2014 First official language - English 18 17 22 4 4 29 6 54 12 123189
2014 First official language - French 13 21 18 3 2 35 8 58 9 56769

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 First official language - English 31 29 20 5 5 9 1 67 11 110525
2018 First official language - French 28 35 18 4 3 11 1 72 7 49339
2017 First official language - English 33 29 17 4 4 11 2 71 10 118956
2017 First official language - French 26 37 17 3 2 13 2 74 7 54268
2014 First official language - English 31 28 19 4 4 13 1 69 9 123134
2014 First official language - French 23 35 18 3 2 17 2 72 7 56740
2011 First official language - English 37 34 14 5 3 7 0 76 8 134650
2011 First official language - French 31 41 14 3 1 9 0 80 5 62220
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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 First official language - English 53 25 11 5 5 1 0 79 10 109925
2018 First official language - French 51 29 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 49129
2017 First official language - English 54 23 10 4 5 2 0 79 10 119104
2017 First official language - French 50 30 11 4 4 1 0 81 8 54374

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 First official language - English 30 40 15 8 5 2 0 71 14 110593
2018 First official language - French 28 42 17 7 3 3 0 72 10 49318
2017 First official language - English 26 40 15 9 7 3 0 68 17 119057
2017 First official language - French 22 41 19 8 4 5 0 67 13 54308

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 First official language - English 23 34 17 14 11 2 0 58 25 110733
2018 First official language - French 22 39 19 12 7 2 0 62 19 49420
2017 First official language - English 19 36 16 15 12 2 0 56 28 119082
2017 First official language - French 16 41 20 13 8 2 0 58 21 54332

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 First official language - English 21 25 21 13 18 0 1 47 32 110755
2018 First official language - French 21 22 22 15 18 0 2 44 34 49407
2017 First official language - English 23 25 19 14 18 0 1 48 32 118942
2017 First official language - French 20 20 20 15 21 0 3 41 38 54316

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 First official language - English 18 27 27 15 11 0 1 46 26 110658
2018 First official language - French 16 25 31 17 10 0 1 41 28 49389
2017 First official language - English 20 28 25 15 11 0 1 49 26 118979
2017 First official language - French 16 24 30 17 11 0 1 41 28 54331

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 First official language - English 27 30 22 11 7 0 2 58 19 110239
2018 First official language - French 19 28 27 15 9 0 2 48 24 49168
2017 First official language - English 29 30 20 11 7 1 3 61 19 118753
2017 First official language - French 19 27 26 15 9 0 2 47 26 54179

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 First official language - English 21 23 22 16 16 1 1 45 32 110305
2018 First official language - French 18 23 25 18 13 1 2 42 32 49231
2017 First official language - English 22 23 21 16 15 1 2 47 32 118975
2017 First official language - French 18 23 24 18 14 1 3 42 33 54287

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 First official language - English 48 23 13 6 5 1 6 75 11 110259
2018 First official language - French 43 24 15 6 4 0 7 72 11 49239
2017 First official language - English 47 23 12 5 4 1 9 77 10 118759
2017 First official language - French 38 25 15 6 4 1 11 71 12 54244

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 First official language - English 30 28 21 11 10 0 1 58 21 110553
2018 First official language - French 31 27 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 49319
2017 First official language - English 28 30 21 11 8 0 1 59 19 118624
2017 First official language - French 30 29 23 11 7 0 1 59 18 54215

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 First official language - English 25 34 23 10 7 1 1 59 17 110418
2018 First official language - French 25 33 25 10 5 1 2 59 15 49201
2017 First official language - English 27 32 21 11 7 1 1 60 18 118543
2017 First official language - French 27 32 23 11 5 1 2 60 16 54174

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 First official language - English 21 31 24 13 9 1 1 53 22 110402
2018 First official language - French 21 31 26 14 6 1 1 53 20 49177
2017 First official language - English 23 31 22 14 8 1 1 55 23 118557
2017 First official language - French 22 30 25 14 7 1 2 53 21 54188

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 First official language - English 27 31 21 12 8 0 1 59 20 110274
2018 First official language - French 26 31 24 12 6 0 1 58 18 49175
2017 First official language - English 29 30 19 12 8 1 1 60 20 118614
2017 First official language - French 26 31 22 12 6 1 2 59 18 54192

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 First official language - English 28 31 22 11 7 0 1 59 19 110024
2018 First official language - French 26 31 24 12 6 0 1 58 18 48995
2017 First official language - English 29 31 20 11 7 1 2 62 18 118354
2017 First official language - French 27 31 22 11 6 1 2 59 18 54072

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 First official language - English 50 25 13 6 5 0 2 76 11 109923
2018 First official language - French 51 24 13 6 3 0 3 77 9 49001
2017 First official language - English 51 25 13 6 4 0 2 77 10 118987
2017 First official language - French 52 23 13 5 3 0 3 78 9 54330

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 First official language - English 68 15 7 3 3 1 4 87 6 110096
2018 First official language - French 65 17 7 2 2 1 6 88 5 49068

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 First official language - English 66 14 7 4 5 1 3 84 9 110133
2018 First official language - French 67 14 7 4 4 1 4 85 8 49121
2017 First official language - English 69 14 6 4 4 1 3 86 8 118994
2017 First official language - French 68 14 6 4 3 1 4 86 8 54302

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 First official language - English 51 29 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 110508
2018 First official language - French 54 24 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 49282
2017 First official language - English 53 29 10 4 2 0 2 84 7 118907
2017 First official language - French 53 25 11 5 3 0 3 81 7 54290

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 First official language - English 51 23 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 110200
2018 First official language - French 57 19 11 6 5 0 2 78 11 49119
2017 First official language - English 56 21 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 118910
2017 First official language - French 59 19 9 6 4 0 3 80 10 54295

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 First official language - English 51 13 6 2 1 0 27 88 4 109630
2018 First official language - French 53 12 6 2 1 0 24 87 5 48973
2017 First official language - English 53 13 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 118821
2017 First official language - French 54 12 5 2 1 0 25 88 5 54255

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 First official language - English 58 22 9 3 2 0 5 85 5 110007
2018 First official language - French 66 17 7 2 1 0 7 89 3 49067
2017 First official language - English 61 21 8 3 1 1 6 87 4 118245
2017 First official language - French 66 16 6 2 1 0 8 89 4 54071

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 First official language - English 63 16 7 4 6 0 3 82 10 110437
2018 First official language - French 67 13 7 4 4 0 5 84 9 49233
2017 First official language - English 60 18 8 5 5 1 3 81 11 119058
2017 First official language - French 64 14 7 4 4 0 6 84 9 54344

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 First official language - English 47 30 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 110274
2018 First official language - French 49 26 15 5 2 0 3 78 7 49196
2017 First official language - English 49 30 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 118819
2017 First official language - French 50 27 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 54263

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 First official language - English 14 32 35 14 6 0 0 45 20 110932
2018 First official language - French 13 30 38 14 4 0 0 44 18 49502
2017 First official language - English 12 31 37 14 7 0 0 43 20 119223
2017 First official language - French 11 28 40 15 6 0 0 39 20 54399

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 First official language - English 11 20 39 21 9 0 0 30 31 109605
2018 First official language - French 7 19 37 24 12 0 0 36 26 49019
2017 First official language - English 10 20 40 21 9 0 0 30 30 118808
2017 First official language - French 6 19 38 23 13 0 1 36 25 54232
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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 First official language - English 29 27 19 11 11 2 1 30 70 110893
2018 First official language - French 29 25 21 12 11 1 1 30 70 49518
2017 First official language - English 30 25 18 10 12 4 1 31 69 119240
2017 First official language - French 31 22 20 11 12 2 1 32 68 54400

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 First official language - English 23 74771
2018 First official language - French 20 33656
2017 First official language - English 23 76262
2017 First official language - French 21 35145

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 First official language - English 35 74773
2018 First official language - French 37 33670
2017 First official language - English 33 76262
2017 First official language - French 36 35145

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 First official language - English 23 74746
2018 First official language - French 24 33648
2017 First official language - English 18 76262
2017 First official language - French 19 35145

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 First official language - English 45 74792
2018 First official language - French 43 33675
2017 First official language - English 48 76262
2017 First official language - French 46 35145

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 First official language - English 6 74719
2018 First official language - French 9 33640
2017 First official language - English 5 76262
2017 First official language - French 9 35145

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 First official language - English 34 74760
2018 First official language - French 32 33657

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 74755
2018 First official language - French 35 33657
2017 First official language - English 40 76262
2017 First official language - French 41 35145

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 First official language - English 6 41 18 11 5 19 71119
2018 First official language - French 5 42 19 11 5 17 32274
2017 First official language - English 7 48 18 10 4 14 74709
2017 First official language - French 7 48 18 9 4 14 34490

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 36 64 74264
2018 First official language - French 33 67 33461

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 First official language - English 43 16 13 8 11 2 7 65 21 110536
2018 First official language - French 39 15 14 11 11 1 9 60 24 49351

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 First official language - English 11 22 18 18 24 2 6 36 45 74547
2018 First official language - French 11 22 19 18 21 1 8 36 43 33609
2017 First official language - English 12 22 16 17 24 2 7 37 45 76787
2017 First official language - French 9 20 17 17 23 2 12 34 47 35432

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 First official language - English 5 13 15 18 40 2 7 20 63 74577
2018 First official language - French 4 12 16 20 37 2 8 18 64 33610
2017 First official language - English 4 11 12 17 45 3 9 17 69 76748
2017 First official language - French 3 9 13 18 44 2 11 14 71 35421
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