2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Service by Question 86. What is your gender?

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 Male gender 32 41 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 64425
2018 Female gender 36 42 11 7 4 0 0 78 12 92397
2018 Gender diverse 17 36 18 11 17 0 0 53 29 674
2017 Male gender 32 43 12 8 6 0 0 75 13 71770
2017 Female gender 34 44 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 99424
2017 Gender diverse 22 36 14 15 12 0 0 58 28 374
2014 Male gender 28 44 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 76048
2014 Female gender 31 45 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 102399
2011 Male gender 33 41 12 8 6 0 0 74 13 79324
2011 Female gender 36 41 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 107272
2008 Male gender 33 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 66643
2008 Female gender 37 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 93703

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 Male gender 28 37 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 64534
2018 Female gender 30 37 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 92592
2018 Gender diverse 15 29 19 14 22 0 0 45 37 675
2017 Male gender 27 37 15 11 10 0 0 64 21 71703
2017 Female gender 29 37 13 11 9 0 0 66 20 99286
2017 Gender diverse 15 28 20 15 22 0 0 43 37 374

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 Male gender 49 34 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 64209
2018 Female gender 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 92071
2018 Gender diverse 33 32 19 7 8 1 0 66 15 673
2017 Male gender 50 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 71581
2017 Female gender 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 99219
2017 Gender diverse 36 33 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 371
2014 Male gender 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 75993
2014 Female gender 61 29 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 102341
2011 Male gender 56 32 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 79359
2011 Female gender 59 30 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 107436

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 Male gender 39 39 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 64612
2018 Female gender 41 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 92677
2018 Gender diverse 22 37 21 9 10 1 0 59 19 678
2017 Male gender 39 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 71492
2017 Female gender 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 99025
2017 Gender diverse 25 41 17 9 8 0 0 66 17 371
2014 Male gender 37 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 76000
2014 Female gender 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 102328
2011 Male gender 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 79397
2011 Female gender 42 41 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 107423
2008 Male gender 40 42 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 66921
2008 Female gender 43 41 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 94248

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 Male gender 34 31 17 9 8 0 0 65 17 64476
2018 Female gender 37 32 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 92490
2018 Gender diverse 16 27 24 12 20 2 0 44 32 672
2017 Male gender 32 32 17 10 9 1 0 64 19 71661
2017 Female gender 35 33 16 9 7 1 0 69 15 99279
2017 Gender diverse 17 27 19 14 22 0 0 45 36 373
2014 Male gender 26 34 18 12 9 1 0 61 21 76052
2014 Female gender 29 36 16 11 7 1 0 66 18 102419
2011 Male gender 27 35 19 11 8 1 0 62 18 79306
2011 Female gender 30 36 18 10 6 1 0 66 16 107330

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 Male gender 31 34 16 10 8 0 0 65 18 64305
2018 Female gender 35 35 15 9 5 0 0 70 14 92057
2018 Gender diverse 14 28 23 15 19 1 0 42 34 669
2017 Male gender 30 35 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 71687
2017 Female gender 34 36 14 9 6 0 0 70 15 99320
2017 Gender diverse 16 29 20 15 20 0 0 45 35 372
2014 Male gender 24 36 18 13 9 0 0 60 22 76032
2014 Female gender 29 37 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 102388
2011 Male gender 25 37 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 79235
2011 Female gender 29 38 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 107240
2008 Male gender 25 39 16 12 7 0 0 64 20 66873
2008 Female gender 30 40 13 10 5 0 0 71 16 94210

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 Male gender 31 26 20 11 10 3 0 58 22 64601
2018 Female gender 33 25 18 12 8 3 0 60 21 92651
2018 Gender diverse 14 20 23 17 22 4 1 36 40 675
2017 Male gender 29 26 19 11 10 4 1 58 22 71705
2017 Female gender 32 25 17 11 9 5 1 61 21 99283
2017 Gender diverse 19 19 20 14 20 6 1 42 37 374
2014 Male gender 27 26 20 12 11 3 1 55 24 76040
2014 Female gender 29 26 17 13 9 5 1 58 23 102399
2011 Male gender 28 27 19 12 10 4 1 58 23 79294
2011 Female gender 30 26 16 12 9 5 1 60 23 107292
2008 Male gender 26 29 18 12 9 4 1 58 22 66870
2008 Female gender 29 28 16 13 9 5 1 61 23 94194
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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 Male gender 45 30 12 6 5 1 0 77 11 64326
2018 Female gender 46 29 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 92322
2018 Gender diverse 31 25 18 12 10 3 1 58 23 676
2017 Male gender 44 31 12 6 5 2 1 77 11 71743
2017 Female gender 45 30 11 6 4 2 1 77 11 99467
2017 Gender diverse 30 27 17 11 10 4 1 60 22 373
2014 Male gender 41 32 13 7 5 2 1 75 12 76047
2014 Female gender 43 31 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 102413
2011 Male gender 40 33 13 7 6 2 0 74 13 79332
2011 Female gender 41 31 12 8 5 2 1 74 13 107374
2008 Male gender 37 32 13 8 7 2 0 71 16 66912
2008 Female gender 40 31 12 8 6 3 1 73 15 94253

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 Male gender 41 33 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 64205
2018 Female gender 43 32 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 92155
2018 Gender diverse 30 25 18 14 11 1 1 56 25 677
2017 Male gender 41 34 11 8 6 1 0 76 13 71722
2017 Female gender 43 33 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 99420
2017 Gender diverse 29 28 16 14 11 1 1 58 26 373
2014 Male gender 38 35 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 76044
2014 Female gender 41 33 10 9 5 1 0 75 15 102409
2011 Male gender 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 79274
2011 Female gender 39 34 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 107307
2008 Male gender 34 35 12 10 8 1 0 70 18 66886
2008 Female gender 37 34 10 11 7 1 0 72 18 94215

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 Male gender 45 29 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 64386
2018 Female gender 48 28 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 92395
2018 Gender diverse 35 23 17 12 11 1 1 59 23 676
2017 Male gender 48 29 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 71610
2017 Female gender 51 27 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 99264
2017 Gender diverse 33 27 17 9 12 2 1 62 21 374
2014 Male gender 44 31 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 76014
2014 Female gender 49 29 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 102358

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 Male gender 27 30 18 9 9 6 0 61 20 64734
2018 Female gender 30 32 16 10 7 6 0 66 17 92899
2018 Gender diverse 16 18 19 15 22 10 0 38 42 678
2017 Male gender 26 31 17 10 9 7 0 61 20 71767
2017 Female gender 29 33 15 10 7 7 0 66 18 99466
2017 Gender diverse 16 21 17 14 21 10 0 42 39 372
2014 Male gender 23 31 18 10 9 8 0 59 21 76007
2014 Female gender 26 34 16 10 7 7 0 64 18 102351
2011 Male gender 21 30 19 11 11 7 1 55 24 79289
2011 Female gender 24 31 18 11 8 7 0 60 21 107323

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 Male gender 24 30 18 13 13 2 0 55 27 64594
2018 Female gender 27 32 17 13 9 2 0 60 22 92649
2018 Gender diverse 13 18 19 14 30 5 0 33 47 677
2017 Male gender 22 30 18 14 13 2 0 54 28 71754
2017 Female gender 25 33 17 13 9 3 0 60 23 99427
2017 Gender diverse 12 20 20 18 25 5 0 33 45 372
2014 Male gender 19 29 20 15 14 2 0 50 30 76005
2014 Female gender 22 33 18 14 9 3 0 57 24 102359
2011 Male gender 18 30 19 15 15 2 0 50 31 79271
2011 Female gender 20 32 19 14 11 3 0 54 26 107213
2008 Male gender 19 31 18 14 15 2 0 51 30 66917
2008 Female gender 22 34 18 13 10 3 0 58 24 94180

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 Male gender 16 28 21 16 14 4 0 46 32 64571
2018 Female gender 19 30 20 16 10 5 0 51 28 92544
2018 Gender diverse 9 18 19 18 29 6 0 29 51 679
2017 Male gender 15 27 21 17 15 5 0 45 33 71706
2017 Female gender 18 30 19 16 10 6 0 52 28 99346
2017 Gender diverse 8 18 19 22 25 8 0 28 51 372
2014 Male gender 13 26 22 19 16 5 0 41 36 75976
2014 Female gender 15 30 20 18 11 6 0 48 31 102335
2011 Male gender 10 29 22 19 15 5 0 42 36 79307
2011 Female gender 12 32 20 18 11 6 0 48 31 107328
2008 Male gender 9 29 20 20 16 5 0 40 38 66884
2008 Female gender 12 32 19 19 11 7 0 48 32 94187

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 Male gender 16 30 19 17 15 2 0 47 33 64664
2018 Female gender 17 31 17 19 13 3 0 50 32 92777
2018 Gender diverse 8 18 18 18 32 6 0 27 53 679
2017 Male gender 16 31 18 16 15 3 0 49 32 71697
2017 Female gender 18 32 16 18 12 4 0 52 31 99298
2017 Gender diverse 7 23 19 18 29 4 0 31 49 372
2014 Male gender 14 30 20 18 16 3 0 45 35 75973
2014 Female gender 15 32 17 19 13 3 0 49 34 102302
2011 Male gender 12 33 19 19 14 2 0 46 34 79257
2011 Female gender 14 34 16 20 13 3 0 49 34 107254
2008 Male gender 13 35 18 19 13 2 0 49 33 66887
2008 Female gender 15 37 14 20 11 3 0 53 32 94204
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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 Male gender 23 34 18 12 12 0 0 58 24 64570
2018 Female gender 28 34 15 13 9 0 0 62 22 92709
2018 Gender diverse 13 27 19 14 27 1 0 40 41 676
2017 Male gender 23 35 17 13 11 0 0 58 24 71734
2017 Female gender 27 36 14 13 9 0 0 63 22 99400
2017 Gender diverse 15 26 17 19 21 0 1 42 41 374
2014 Male gender 19 34 19 15 12 0 0 54 27 76012
2014 Female gender 23 36 16 15 10 0 0 59 25 102384
2011 Male gender 19 37 18 14 12 0 0 56 26 79382
2011 Female gender 23 38 15 14 10 0 0 61 24 107449

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 Male gender 27 41 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 64670
2018 Female gender 31 42 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 92783
2018 Gender diverse 18 33 18 16 13 1 0 52 29 673
2017 Male gender 27 42 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 71715
2017 Female gender 32 43 11 10 5 0 0 75 15 99364
2017 Gender diverse 19 32 18 14 15 0 0 52 29 374

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 Male gender 13 23 20 15 15 12 2 42 35 64449
2018 Female gender 13 21 19 17 13 14 3 41 37 92472
2018 Gender diverse 8 13 21 17 26 13 2 25 51 674
2017 Male gender 12 22 19 16 15 14 2 40 37 71721
2017 Female gender 12 21 17 18 13 17 3 40 39 99364
2017 Gender diverse 8 12 19 18 25 16 2 25 52 374
2014 Male gender 11 22 20 18 16 11 2 38 39 76030
2014 Female gender 11 21 18 19 15 14 3 38 41 102383

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 Male gender 35 36 13 8 6 0 0 72 15 64423
2018 Female gender 39 34 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 92471
2018 Gender diverse 25 25 20 15 13 1 1 51 28 677
2017 Male gender 35 36 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 71752
2017 Female gender 39 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 99499
2017 Gender diverse 23 34 15 14 11 1 1 58 26 374
2014 Male gender 33 37 13 9 6 0 0 71 15 76054
2014 Female gender 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 102426
2011 Male gender 31 38 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 79340
2011 Female gender 35 36 12 10 6 1 0 72 17 107409
2008 Male gender 28 37 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 66909
2008 Female gender 33 35 12 11 8 1 1 69 19 94251

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 Male gender 24 35 18 11 6 3 5 63 18 16962
2018 Female gender 26 34 15 10 5 3 7 67 17 18838
2018 Gender diverse 11 20 20 22 18 2 6 34 44 120
2017 Male gender 23 36 16 11 6 3 5 64 18 18535
2017 Female gender 27 36 13 11 5 3 6 69 17 19593
2017 Gender diverse 11 26 24 18 14 4 3 40 34 66
2014 Male gender 23 36 16 11 6 3 5 64 18 20040
2014 Female gender 29 35 13 10 5 3 6 70 16 19698

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 Male gender 24 43 12 14 7 0 0 68 20 64743
2018 Female gender 25 46 9 14 5 0 1 72 19 92897
2018 Gender diverse 13 38 16 18 14 0 1 52 32 677
2017 Male gender 24 38 13 14 9 0 0 63 24 71772
2017 Female gender 27 41 10 14 7 0 0 68 21 99449
2017 Gender diverse 18 29 11 24 17 0 0 47 41 374
2014 Male gender 22 37 14 16 11 0 0 60 27 75999
2014 Female gender 26 40 11 15 7 0 0 67 23 102369
2011 Male gender 25 40 14 12 7 0 1 66 20 79341
2011 Female gender 29 41 11 12 6 0 1 71 18 107348
2008 Male gender 22 41 15 13 8 0 1 65 21 66904
2008 Female gender 27 42 11 13 6 0 1 70 19 94274

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 Male gender 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 64549
2018 Female gender 41 39 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 92625
2018 Gender diverse 28 36 18 10 7 1 0 65 17 675
2017 Male gender 41 39 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 71722
2017 Female gender 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 99394
2017 Gender diverse 33 35 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 374
2014 Male gender 39 39 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 76035
2014 Female gender 39 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 102407
2011 Male gender 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 79287
2011 Female gender 42 36 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 107340
2008 Male gender 38 41 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 66923
2008 Female gender 38 41 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 94275

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 Male gender 45 38 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 64202
2018 Female gender 46 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 92081
2018 Gender diverse 34 37 13 7 8 0 0 71 15 675
2017 Male gender 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 71677
2017 Female gender 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 99313
2017 Gender diverse 36 37 13 7 7 1 0 73 14 374
2014 Male gender 44 38 8 6 4 0 0 82 9 75991
2014 Female gender 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 102362
2011 Male gender 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 79337
2011 Female gender 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 107393
2008 Male gender 43 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 7 66930
2008 Female gender 43 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 94309

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 Male gender 19 31 19 15 14 2 0 51 29 64547
2018 Female gender 22 32 17 15 11 2 0 56 27 92630
2018 Gender diverse 10 20 19 16 31 3 0 31 49 676
2017 Male gender 20 32 18 15 13 2 0 54 28 71692
2017 Female gender 24 33 15 14 10 3 1 59 25 99302
2017 Gender diverse 14 22 19 18 24 2 1 37 43 374
2014 Male gender 17 30 19 16 15 2 0 49 32 76020
2014 Female gender 21 32 16 16 12 3 1 55 28 102367
2011 Male gender 19 33 18 15 14 2 0 53 29 79336
2011 Female gender 23 34 16 15 10 2 1 58 26 107376
2008 Male gender 17 35 19 15 13 1 0 52 29 66888
2008 Female gender 21 36 16 15 10 2 0 59 25 94223

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 Male gender 19 27 16 15 19 2 2 47 36 64588
2018 Female gender 20 28 15 16 17 2 2 50 34 92660
2018 Gender diverse 10 20 16 16 33 3 1 32 52 672
2017 Male gender 18 27 15 15 20 2 2 47 37 71684
2017 Female gender 20 27 14 17 17 3 3 49 36 99343
2017 Gender diverse 11 18 12 17 37 2 2 31 56 374
2014 Male gender 15 25 16 17 23 2 2 42 41 76044
2014 Female gender 16 25 15 18 21 3 3 43 41 102391
2011 Male gender 15 27 16 17 22 1 2 43 40 79318
2011 Female gender 16 27 15 18 20 2 2 44 40 107359
2008 Male gender 16 32 15 16 19 1 2 49 36 66848
2008 Female gender 17 33 14 17 16 2 2 52 34 94164

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 Male gender 28 38 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 64426
2018 Female gender 27 38 14 13 8 0 0 65 20 92405
2018 Gender diverse 14 31 14 17 22 1 0 46 40 676
2017 Male gender 28 39 13 11 8 0 0 67 20 71508
2017 Female gender 28 39 12 12 7 0 0 68 20 99107
2017 Gender diverse 16 31 19 16 17 0 0 47 34 370
2014 Male gender 21 40 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 76030
2014 Female gender 21 40 13 15 10 0 0 62 25 102400
2011 Male gender 28 40 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 79335
2011 Female gender 28 39 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 107319

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 Male gender 30 33 17 10 9 0 0 63 20 64274
2018 Female gender 33 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 92221
2018 Gender diverse 18 29 18 13 21 1 0 47 35 675
2017 Male gender 30 34 16 11 9 0 0 64 20 71535
2017 Female gender 34 35 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 99150
2017 Gender diverse 21 28 17 11 22 0 0 49 33 370
2014 Male gender 25 35 17 13 10 0 0 60 23 76026
2014 Female gender 29 37 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 102391

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 Male gender 28 36 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 64412
2018 Female gender 31 37 14 11 6 0 0 68 17 92418
2018 Gender diverse 16 29 21 17 16 1 1 46 34 677
2017 Male gender 29 38 15 10 7 0 0 67 17 71552
2017 Female gender 33 38 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 99132
2017 Gender diverse 18 32 18 15 15 0 1 51 31 369
2014 Male gender 25 37 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 76016
2014 Female gender 30 38 14 11 6 0 0 68 17 102363
2011 Male gender 32 40 14 8 4 1 0 73 12 79284
2011 Female gender 35 40 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 107272

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 Male gender 19 35 22 11 9 3 0 56 21 64623
2018 Female gender 20 35 22 11 7 4 0 58 18 92777
2018 Gender diverse 8 28 23 16 19 4 0 38 38 674
2017 Male gender 19 35 21 12 9 3 0 56 22 71701
2017 Female gender 20 36 20 11 7 5 1 59 19 99346
2017 Gender diverse 10 23 23 17 22 4 1 34 41 372

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 Male gender 39 34 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 64582
2018 Female gender 44 33 10 8 5 0 0 78 13 92704
2018 Gender diverse 26 29 16 15 14 1 0 55 29 675
2017 Male gender 39 33 12 8 7 0 1 73 15 71695
2017 Female gender 43 33 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 99317
2017 Gender diverse 26 28 14 14 17 0 1 55 31 374
2014 Male gender 34 34 15 9 7 1 1 69 17 75996
2014 Female gender 38 34 11 10 6 0 1 73 16 102350
2011 Male gender 35 37 13 8 6 1 1 73 14 79355
2011 Female gender 40 36 10 9 5 0 1 76 14 107380

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 Male gender 36 34 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 64798
2018 Female gender 38 31 17 8 5 0 1 69 14 93017
2018 Gender diverse 33 28 19 9 7 1 2 64 17 678
2017 Male gender 37 36 15 7 4 0 2 74 11 71783
2017 Female gender 37 34 16 7 4 0 1 72 11 99482
2017 Gender diverse 33 33 17 8 6 0 3 68 14 373
2014 Male gender 33 36 18 7 4 0 1 70 12 76040
2014 Female gender 36 33 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 102413
2011 Male gender 31 36 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 79382
2011 Female gender 36 33 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 107379
2008 Male gender 26 36 21 10 6 0 1 63 16 66900
2008 Female gender 30 34 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 94243

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 Male gender 26 40 34 64791
2018 Female gender 27 38 35 93032
2018 Gender diverse 31 29 40 675
2017 Male gender 26 42 33 71768
2017 Female gender 26 40 34 99444
2017 Gender diverse 32 32 36 373
2014 Male gender 26 41 33 76044
2014 Female gender 26 40 34 102404
2011 Male gender 26 44 30 79416
2011 Female gender 27 41 32 107464

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 Male gender 19 31 29 8 7 6 17515
2018 Female gender 16 34 30 4 9 6 24783
2018 Gender diverse 5 22 29 18 12 12 221
2017 Male gender 19 29 29 8 9 6 18940
2017 Female gender 17 31 29 5 11 7 25978
2017 Gender diverse 6 26 30 13 16 9 122
2014 Male gender 20 30 29 12 9999 9 20364
2014 Female gender 18 33 30 8 9999 12 26640
2011 Male gender 21 31 30 10 9999 8 21420
2011 Female gender 17 34 32 6 9999 11 29194
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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 Male gender 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 64674
2018 Female gender 45 40 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 92768
2018 Gender diverse 29 37 15 7 9 2 0 68 17 675
2017 Male gender 38 40 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 71683
2017 Female gender 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 99306
2017 Gender diverse 28 34 14 11 12 1 0 63 23 374
2014 Male gender 36 40 13 6 4 1 0 76 11 76009
2014 Female gender 40 41 11 5 3 1 0 81 9 102369
2011 Male gender 36 42 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 79379
2011 Female gender 38 42 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 107416
2008 Male gender 40 39 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 66875
2008 Female gender 44 39 9 5 3 1 0 84 7 94208

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 Male gender 21 40 20 12 6 1 0 62 18 64578
2018 Female gender 26 43 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 92607
2018 Gender diverse 16 27 25 14 17 2 0 43 31 675
2017 Male gender 22 40 19 11 7 1 0 63 18 71658
2017 Female gender 28 42 15 9 4 1 0 71 14 99334
2017 Gender diverse 13 34 21 14 15 2 1 49 30 374
2014 Male gender 21 39 19 12 7 1 0 61 19 76047
2014 Female gender 27 41 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 102413
2011 Male gender 21 41 18 12 7 1 0 62 19 79309
2011 Female gender 28 42 15 9 4 2 0 71 13 107300

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 Male gender 11 26 35 18 7 1 1 26 38 64629
2018 Female gender 11 25 35 19 8 1 2 27 36 92670
2018 Gender diverse 18 30 30 15 4 1 2 20 49 675
2017 Male gender 11 25 36 17 8 1 3 26 37 71466
2017 Female gender 11 24 35 17 9 1 3 27 36 98992
2017 Gender diverse 21 21 33 12 7 1 4 21 44 373
2014 Male gender 12 29 36 16 6 1 2 22 41 75928
2014 Female gender 11 27 36 16 7 1 2 24 39 102164
2011 Male gender 12 28 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 79200
2011 Female gender 12 26 34 17 8 1 3 25 39 107124
2008 Male gender 12 30 35 15 5 1 2 21 42 66791
2008 Female gender 12 28 35 17 7 1 2 24 40 94066

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 Male gender 13 21 28 22 13 2 1 37 35 64401
2018 Female gender 11 19 28 23 14 2 2 38 32 92337
2018 Gender diverse 23 25 24 17 8 2 1 25 50 676
2017 Male gender 12 20 28 21 14 2 3 36 34 71300
2017 Female gender 11 18 28 21 14 3 4 38 31 98721
2017 Gender diverse 23 20 26 16 10 2 3 28 45 372
2014 Male gender 15 24 29 19 10 2 2 30 40 75866
2014 Female gender 12 21 30 20 11 2 3 33 35 102087
2011 Male gender 13 22 28 21 12 2 3 34 36 79100
2011 Female gender 11 19 29 22 13 3 4 37 33 107042
2008 Male gender 13 23 29 21 11 2 2 32 38 66687
2008 Female gender 11 20 29 22 12 2 3 36 33 93919

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 Male gender 19 25 28 16 8 2 2 25 46 64422
2018 Female gender 15 23 30 17 9 2 3 28 41 92383
2018 Gender diverse 28 24 25 11 7 2 3 19 55 677
2017 Male gender 19 25 28 15 9 2 4 25 46 71408
2017 Female gender 15 22 29 16 10 2 5 28 41 98891
2017 Gender diverse 27 21 27 12 7 2 3 20 51 372
2014 Male gender 23 27 26 13 7 2 2 21 52 75867
2014 Female gender 18 24 28 15 8 2 4 25 45 102102
2011 Male gender 20 26 27 15 8 2 3 23 48 79124
2011 Female gender 17 23 29 16 9 2 4 26 43 106964
2008 Male gender 19 26 29 16 7 2 2 24 47 66672
2008 Female gender 15 23 30 17 8 2 4 27 41 93920

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 Male gender 8 15 32 28 14 1 2 44 24 64298
2018 Female gender 9 16 32 26 14 1 3 41 26 92149
2018 Gender diverse 13 17 27 27 12 1 3 40 31 671
2017 Male gender 8 15 31 27 15 1 4 44 24 71107
2017 Female gender 9 16 31 24 14 1 5 41 26 98532
2017 Gender diverse 10 13 35 26 9 2 4 37 25 370
2014 Male gender 9 17 33 26 12 1 3 40 26 75698
2014 Female gender 9 17 33 24 12 1 3 38 28 101837
2011 Male gender 9 17 32 26 12 1 3 39 27 79006
2011 Female gender 9 17 32 24 12 1 4 38 28 106872
2008 Male gender 9 18 33 26 11 1 3 38 28 66660
2008 Female gender 9 18 33 25 12 1 3 38 28 93879

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 Male gender 17 23 27 18 11 1 2 30 42 64497
2018 Female gender 17 23 27 18 11 1 3 30 41 92512
2018 Gender diverse 25 27 23 14 8 2 2 23 53 674
2017 Male gender 17 22 27 17 12 2 3 30 41 71384
2017 Female gender 17 21 27 17 12 2 5 31 41 98857
2017 Gender diverse 26 23 24 12 8 2 5 22 53 372
2014 Male gender 21 26 27 14 8 1 2 23 49 75880
2014 Female gender 20 24 27 15 9 1 3 25 46 102100
2011 Male gender 18 25 28 16 9 1 3 26 45 79139
2011 Female gender 18 23 28 16 10 1 4 28 43 107119
2008 Male gender 17 25 28 17 9 1 2 27 43 66681
2008 Female gender 16 23 28 18 10 1 3 30 41 93897

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 Male gender 12 19 27 23 14 2 2 39 32 64274
2018 Female gender 14 20 27 21 13 3 3 36 36 92212
2018 Gender diverse 18 24 21 19 12 4 2 33 45 674
2017 Male gender 11 18 26 23 15 3 4 41 31 71387
2017 Female gender 12 19 26 20 14 3 6 37 34 98892
2017 Gender diverse 19 19 26 19 11 2 4 32 40 372
2014 Male gender 11 17 27 25 14 3 4 41 30 75842
2014 Female gender 11 18 27 23 13 3 5 39 32 102040
2011 Male gender 10 17 27 24 15 3 5 42 29 79070
2011 Female gender 11 18 27 22 13 3 6 38 32 106922
2008 Male gender 13 21 27 21 12 2 4 35 36 66738
2008 Female gender 15 22 26 19 11 3 4 32 40 93991

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 Male gender 19 25 30 15 8 2 2 24 45 64577
2018 Female gender 14 23 32 16 9 2 2 27 39 92587
2018 Gender diverse 28 25 27 10 4 3 2 15 57 674
2017 Male gender 18 24 30 14 9 2 3 24 44 71443
2017 Female gender 14 22 32 15 10 3 5 27 39 98904
2017 Gender diverse 29 21 31 9 5 2 3 15 52 373
2014 Male gender 20 25 30 13 7 2 2 21 48 75902
2014 Female gender 16 23 32 15 8 3 4 24 41 102089

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 Male gender 41 31 10 9 8 1 0 73 17 64464
2018 Female gender 39 31 10 11 8 1 0 72 19 92457
2018 Gender diverse 27 25 15 14 16 2 1 54 31 673
2017 Male gender 42 31 10 8 7 1 0 74 16 71737
2017 Female gender 41 30 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 99392
2017 Gender diverse 26 27 12 14 18 1 1 55 33 374
2014 Male gender 42 31 10 9 7 1 0 73 17 76035
2014 Female gender 42 30 9 11 8 1 0 72 18 102386

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 Male gender 45 36 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 64464
2018 Female gender 44 36 8 8 4 0 0 81 11 92468
2018 Gender diverse 31 33 15 10 9 1 0 64 20 672
2017 Male gender 41 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 71651
2017 Female gender 42 38 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 99262
2017 Gender diverse 30 36 10 11 12 1 1 67 23 373
2014 Male gender 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 76017
2014 Female gender 40 40 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 102351

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 Male gender 37 40 13 5 3 1 0 78 9 64561
2018 Female gender 37 39 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 92616
2018 Gender diverse 22 38 20 9 8 2 0 61 18 674

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 Male gender 38 35 15 4 3 3 0 77 7 64531
2018 Female gender 42 36 13 4 2 3 0 80 7 92493
2018 Gender diverse 23 26 24 7 11 6 2 54 20 674
2017 Male gender 35 35 16 4 4 4 1 75 8 71657
2017 Female gender 39 35 14 4 3 4 1 78 8 99280
2017 Gender diverse 23 28 19 12 12 6 0 54 25 373
2014 Male gender 38 35 15 4 3 5 1 77 7 76008
2014 Female gender 43 34 12 4 2 4 1 81 6 102358

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 Male gender 38 38 14 5 4 1 0 77 9 64511
2018 Female gender 40 38 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 92485
2018 Gender diverse 20 32 21 11 12 4 1 54 24 676
2017 Male gender 35 40 14 6 4 2 0 77 9 71653
2017 Female gender 39 40 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 99350
2017 Gender diverse 24 32 18 11 11 4 0 58 23 374
2014 Male gender 36 37 14 6 4 3 0 76 10 76040
2014 Female gender 40 37 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 102407
2011 Male gender 29 39 16 7 5 3 0 70 13 79274
2011 Female gender 32 39 15 7 5 3 0 73 12 107315

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 Male gender 43 36 11 6 5 0 0 79 10 64468
2018 Female gender 46 36 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 92397
2018 Gender diverse 24 34 19 9 13 1 0 59 23 674
2017 Male gender 41 37 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 71735
2017 Female gender 45 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 99357
2017 Gender diverse 24 33 16 12 14 0 0 58 26 374
2014 Male gender 40 36 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 76013
2014 Female gender 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 102321
2011 Male gender 35 38 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 79200
2011 Female gender 39 39 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 107150
2008 Male gender 31 40 13 9 7 0 0 71 15 66881
2008 Female gender 35 41 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 94172

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 Male gender 22 33 19 9 8 5 3 60 19 64546
2018 Female gender 21 32 18 12 9 6 3 58 22 92669
2018 Gender diverse 15 24 19 15 19 5 3 42 38 676
2017 Male gender 27 31 16 9 8 5 4 63 19 71737
2017 Female gender 25 31 15 11 9 5 4 61 22 99402
2017 Gender diverse 18 23 16 14 19 5 5 46 36 374
2014 Male gender 29 33 16 9 7 4 3 66 18 76031
2014 Female gender 28 31 15 11 8 4 3 63 21 102422

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 Male gender 30 38 15 9 6 2 1 69 15 64578
2018 Female gender 33 38 12 9 5 2 1 73 14 92662
2018 Gender diverse 18 28 21 12 16 3 2 48 30 677
2017 Male gender 33 37 13 8 5 3 1 72 14 71581
2017 Female gender 36 37 11 8 4 3 1 76 13 99231
2017 Gender diverse 21 33 12 13 15 4 2 58 29 374
2014 Male gender 34 38 12 7 5 3 1 75 13 76023
2014 Female gender 38 37 10 7 4 3 1 78 12 102394
2011 Male gender 33 36 13 8 6 4 1 72 15 79273
2011 Female gender 36 36 10 8 5 4 1 76 14 107188
2008 Male gender 28 36 14 10 7 4 1 68 18 66895
2008 Female gender 32 35 11 10 6 4 1 72 17 94197

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 Male gender 29 37 19 8 6 1 0 68 13 64454
2018 Female gender 31 38 17 8 4 1 0 70 12 92386
2018 Gender diverse 17 26 26 12 16 2 0 44 29 672

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 Male gender 19 26 19 13 13 8 2 50 28 64570
2018 Female gender 18 25 19 15 14 8 2 47 32 92659
2018 Gender diverse 10 16 18 18 30 7 2 28 53 677
2017 Male gender 19 26 17 13 13 9 2 50 30 71615
2017 Female gender 18 24 17 15 14 9 3 47 34 99221
2017 Gender diverse 8 18 13 18 33 8 2 29 57 374
2014 Male gender 17 25 18 15 15 8 2 47 33 76027
2014 Female gender 16 23 17 17 15 9 2 44 36 102377
2011 Male gender 15 24 19 15 15 10 3 45 34 79320
2011 Female gender 14 23 18 17 15 11 3 43 36 107363

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 Male gender 13 87 64789
2018 Female gender 16 84 92933
2018 Gender diverse 30 70 673

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 7848
2018 Female gender 53 13981
2018 Gender diverse 55 185

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 66 7846
2018 Female gender 59 13999
2018 Gender diverse 73 185

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 7836
2018 Female gender 7 13971
2018 Gender diverse 7 185

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 Male gender 8 7836
2018 Female gender 3 13971
2018 Gender diverse 12 185

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 7836
2018 Female gender 5 13971
2018 Gender diverse 7 185

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 7840
2018 Female gender 8 13982
2018 Gender diverse 20 186

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 7836
2018 Female gender 3 13969
2018 Gender diverse 5 185

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 7827
2018 Female gender 39 13993
2018 Gender diverse 53 184

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 7826
2018 Female gender 37 13984
2018 Gender diverse 48 183

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 7825
2018 Female gender 46 13986
2018 Gender diverse 51 183

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 7829
2018 Female gender 41 13989
2018 Gender diverse 49 183

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 7822
2018 Female gender 32 13981
2018 Gender diverse 45 183

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 55 7835
2018 Female gender 56 13997
2018 Gender diverse 65 184

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 7831
2018 Female gender 34 13981
2018 Gender diverse 51 183

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 3 7821
2018 Female gender 1 13970
2018 Gender diverse 7 183

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 7825
2018 Female gender 12 13980
2018 Gender diverse 11 183

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 7824
2018 Female gender 10 13978
2018 Gender diverse 17 183

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 7827
2018 Female gender 46 13989
2018 Gender diverse 60 184

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 7829
2018 Female gender 25 13984
2018 Gender diverse 36 184

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 7821
2018 Female gender 15 13979
2018 Gender diverse 19 183

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 Male gender 46 7835
2018 Female gender 55 13996
2018 Gender diverse 48 185

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 Male gender 25 7832
2018 Female gender 28 13985
2018 Gender diverse 25 184

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 Male gender 8 7827
2018 Female gender 8 13977
2018 Gender diverse 7 184

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 Male gender 22 7830
2018 Female gender 19 13985
2018 Gender diverse 23 184

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 Male gender 10 7829
2018 Female gender 10 13976
2018 Gender diverse 10 184

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 Male gender 8 7827
2018 Female gender 6 13981
2018 Gender diverse 8 184

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 Male gender 16 7829
2018 Female gender 14 13978
2018 Gender diverse 16 185

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 7828
2018 Female gender 12 13976
2018 Gender diverse 11 184

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 7839
2018 Female gender 24 13985
2018 Gender diverse 28 184

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 Male gender 11 7226
2018 Female gender 11 13146
2018 Gender diverse 4 166

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 Male gender 17 7223
2018 Female gender 20 13147
2018 Gender diverse 9 167

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 Male gender 9 7220
2018 Female gender 10 13145
2018 Gender diverse 3 166

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 Male gender 6 7220
2018 Female gender 8 13143
2018 Gender diverse 4 166

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 Male gender 8 7220
2018 Female gender 11 13143
2018 Gender diverse 7 166

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 Male gender 8 7221
2018 Female gender 10 13142
2018 Gender diverse 8 166

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 Male gender 8 7221
2018 Female gender 11 13142
2018 Gender diverse 9 166

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 Male gender 11 7222
2018 Female gender 11 13145
2018 Gender diverse 17 166

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 Male gender 11 7222
2018 Female gender 12 13144
2018 Gender diverse 17 166

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 Male gender 33 7225
2018 Female gender 29 13148
2018 Gender diverse 45 166

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 Male gender 10 7222
2018 Female gender 9 13141
2018 Gender diverse 11 166

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 Male gender 47 7232
2018 Female gender 46 13155
2018 Gender diverse 61 166

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 Male gender 3 7220
2018 Female gender 1 13141
2018 Gender diverse 2 166

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 Male gender 58 7236
2018 Female gender 55 13158
2018 Gender diverse 70 166

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 Male gender 5 7222
2018 Female gender 3 13143
2018 Gender diverse 4 166

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 7221
2018 Female gender 13 13145
2018 Gender diverse 19 166

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 Male gender 18 20 21 7 8 22 5 51 20 64600
2018 Female gender 16 18 21 8 8 23 6 47 23 92718
2018 Gender diverse 9 13 21 11 23 19 4 28 45 674
2017 Male gender 18 20 19 7 8 22 6 53 21 71747
2017 Female gender 15 17 19 8 8 25 8 48 23 99468
2017 Gender diverse 9 14 20 11 20 21 5 32 41 373
2014 Male gender 17 20 20 7 7 23 6 52 20 76037
2014 Female gender 15 18 19 8 7 25 7 49 23 102395

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 Male gender 30 32 18 6 6 7 1 67 13 64594
2018 Female gender 28 31 18 8 6 8 1 65 14 92690
2018 Gender diverse 16 22 21 12 18 10 1 43 34 677
2017 Male gender 29 32 17 7 6 8 1 67 14 71676
2017 Female gender 28 31 17 7 6 10 1 66 15 99314
2017 Gender diverse 16 26 17 11 16 13 0 48 32 373
2014 Male gender 27 31 19 7 6 10 1 65 14 76010
2014 Female gender 26 30 19 7 6 12 1 64 15 102355
2011 Male gender 30 37 16 6 4 6 0 72 11 79260
2011 Female gender 31 36 15 7 4 7 0 72 12 107280

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 Male gender 8 92 64645
2018 Female gender 8 92 92791
2018 Gender diverse 23 77 671

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 4598
2018 Female gender 39 6667
2018 Gender diverse 41 132

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 76 4605
2018 Female gender 77 6680
2018 Gender diverse 74 132

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 4596
2018 Female gender 3 6660
2018 Gender diverse 4 132

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 Male gender 5 4596
2018 Female gender 2 6660
2018 Gender diverse 12 132

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 4596
2018 Female gender 6 6661
2018 Gender diverse 11 132

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 4597
2018 Female gender 8 6663
2018 Gender diverse 15 133

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 4597
2018 Female gender 6 6660
2018 Gender diverse 16 132

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 4590
2018 Female gender 20 6662
2018 Gender diverse 29 131

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 4588
2018 Female gender 16 6664
2018 Gender diverse 32 131

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 4589
2018 Female gender 10 6659
2018 Gender diverse 20 131

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 4587
2018 Female gender 5 6659
2018 Gender diverse 7 131

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 4589
2018 Female gender 27 6659
2018 Gender diverse 20 132

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 4588
2018 Female gender 34 6665
2018 Gender diverse 24 132

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 4587
2018 Female gender 2 6658
2018 Gender diverse 19 131

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 Male gender 2 4587
2018 Female gender 1 6657
2018 Gender diverse 25 131

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 4588
2018 Female gender 8 6659
2018 Gender diverse 10 131

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 4589
2018 Female gender 17 6660
2018 Gender diverse 20 131

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 Male gender 1 4587
2018 Female gender 1 6657

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 4588
2018 Female gender 18 6665
2018 Gender diverse 20 131

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 1 4588
2018 Female gender 0 6657

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 4593
2018 Female gender 18 6666
2018 Gender diverse 14 131

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 Male gender 27 4607
2018 Female gender 31 6676
2018 Gender diverse 25 133

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 Male gender 14 4606
2018 Female gender 16 6665
2018 Gender diverse 11 133

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 Male gender 4 4605
2018 Female gender 5 6665

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 Male gender 18 4608
2018 Female gender 18 6670
2018 Gender diverse 10 133

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 Male gender 4 4603
2018 Female gender 5 6663
2018 Gender diverse 6 133

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 Male gender 7 4603
2018 Female gender 6 6665
2018 Gender diverse 5 133

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 Male gender 8 4603
2018 Female gender 9 6663
2018 Gender diverse 8 134

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 4604
2018 Female gender 8 6665
2018 Gender diverse 14 133

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 4609
2018 Female gender 47 6674
2018 Gender diverse 57 133

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 Male gender 5 4297
2018 Female gender 5 6247

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 Male gender 10 4296
2018 Female gender 16 6246
2018 Gender diverse 9 126

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 Male gender 3 4296
2018 Female gender 4 6244

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 Male gender 2 4297
2018 Female gender 3 6244

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 Male gender 2 4296
2018 Female gender 3 6246

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 Male gender 3 4296
2018 Female gender 4 6244

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 Male gender 4 4298
2018 Female gender 8 6244
2018 Gender diverse 10 125

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 Male gender 10 4298
2018 Female gender 12 6246
2018 Gender diverse 12 125

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 Male gender 9 4297
2018 Female gender 11 6249
2018 Gender diverse 14 125

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 Male gender 28 4299
2018 Female gender 26 6250
2018 Gender diverse 37 125

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 Male gender 11 4299
2018 Female gender 8 6246
2018 Gender diverse 7 125

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 Male gender 44 4304
2018 Female gender 45 6256
2018 Gender diverse 54 125

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 Male gender 3 4296
2018 Female gender 1 6245

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 Male gender 65 4305
2018 Female gender 62 6258
2018 Gender diverse 67 125

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 Male gender 5 4296
2018 Female gender 3 6246
2018 Gender diverse 6 125

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 4297
2018 Female gender 13 6244
2018 Gender diverse 19 125

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 Male gender 19 20 23 4 5 25 5 55 12 64627
2018 Female gender 17 18 24 4 4 28 6 52 12 92676
2018 Gender diverse 10 11 26 9 15 24 5 29 33 677
2017 Male gender 19 20 20 4 4 27 6 58 12 71720
2017 Female gender 17 17 20 4 4 31 8 55 12 99377
2017 Gender diverse 13 11 24 8 13 27 4 34 31 372
2014 Male gender 17 20 21 4 4 29 6 56 12 76009
2014 Female gender 16 17 21 4 3 32 7 55 11 102375

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 Male gender 32 31 19 4 4 8 1 69 10 64603
2018 Female gender 30 31 20 5 4 10 1 69 9 92685
2018 Gender diverse 18 21 22 10 14 14 1 46 29 676
2017 Male gender 31 32 17 4 4 10 1 72 9 71629
2017 Female gender 31 31 17 4 3 13 2 72 8 99254
2017 Gender diverse 18 22 20 8 15 17 0 49 27 373
2014 Male gender 29 31 18 4 3 13 1 69 9 75970
2014 Female gender 28 29 18 4 3 16 2 70 8 102331
2011 Male gender 34 37 15 4 3 7 0 76 8 79286
2011 Female gender 36 36 13 4 2 8 0 79 7 107264
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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 Male gender 51 27 11 5 5 1 0 79 10 64266
2018 Female gender 54 26 10 4 5 1 0 81 9 92238
2018 Gender diverse 38 23 18 8 10 3 0 63 19 674
2017 Male gender 51 27 11 4 5 2 0 79 9 71713
2017 Female gender 55 24 10 4 5 2 0 81 9 99412
2017 Gender diverse 39 27 11 7 12 3 1 69 20 374

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 Male gender 27 40 18 8 5 3 0 68 13 64654
2018 Female gender 31 41 14 8 4 2 0 74 12 92663
2018 Gender diverse 16 33 19 14 14 4 0 51 29 680
2017 Male gender 22 39 19 9 7 5 0 64 17 71682
2017 Female gender 27 41 14 9 5 3 0 71 14 99321
2017 Gender diverse 14 33 23 11 16 2 1 49 28 372

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 Male gender 22 35 18 13 10 2 0 58 23 64719
2018 Female gender 23 36 17 13 9 2 0 60 23 92835
2018 Gender diverse 10 22 21 19 26 2 0 33 46 678
2017 Male gender 17 37 19 14 11 2 0 55 26 71712
2017 Female gender 19 38 16 14 10 2 0 58 25 99352
2017 Gender diverse 9 24 16 19 29 2 1 34 50 370

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 Male gender 21 24 21 14 19 0 1 46 33 64728
2018 Female gender 21 25 22 14 17 0 1 46 31 92836
2018 Gender diverse 13 19 22 13 31 1 1 33 44 678
2017 Male gender 23 23 20 14 19 0 1 47 33 71656
2017 Female gender 21 24 19 14 19 0 2 46 34 99244
2017 Gender diverse 16 18 19 14 31 1 2 34 46 372

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 Male gender 18 28 28 15 9 0 1 47 25 64679
2018 Female gender 18 26 28 16 12 0 1 44 28 92773
2018 Gender diverse 18 26 26 15 13 1 1 44 29 679
2017 Male gender 20 29 27 15 9 0 1 49 24 71642
2017 Female gender 19 26 26 16 12 0 1 46 28 99314
2017 Gender diverse 14 28 28 14 15 0 2 43 29 373

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 Male gender 25 30 24 12 7 0 2 56 19 64421
2018 Female gender 24 29 23 13 8 0 2 55 21 92405
2018 Gender diverse 26 26 21 14 10 1 2 54 25 677
2017 Male gender 26 30 22 12 7 1 2 58 20 71495
2017 Female gender 25 28 22 13 8 0 3 56 22 99092
2017 Gender diverse 23 28 26 10 11 0 3 52 21 372

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 Male gender 19 24 24 17 15 1 1 44 32 64471
2018 Female gender 21 23 23 16 15 1 2 45 32 92487
2018 Gender diverse 16 20 21 18 23 1 1 37 42 675
2017 Male gender 20 24 23 17 14 1 2 45 32 71654
2017 Female gender 21 23 21 16 15 1 3 46 32 99252
2017 Gender diverse 16 15 23 19 21 1 3 33 43 373

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 Male gender 46 25 14 6 4 1 5 75 10 64518
2018 Female gender 47 22 13 6 5 0 7 75 11 92413
2018 Gender diverse 43 20 15 7 8 1 6 68 16 676
2017 Male gender 44 25 13 6 4 1 7 76 10 71556
2017 Female gender 44 22 13 6 4 1 11 74 11 99093
2017 Gender diverse 40 23 13 6 8 1 9 70 15 371

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 Male gender 31 28 21 10 8 0 1 60 19 64608
2018 Female gender 30 27 22 11 10 0 1 57 21 92677
2018 Gender diverse 22 26 21 10 17 1 2 50 28 678
2017 Male gender 30 31 21 10 6 0 1 62 17 71495
2017 Female gender 28 29 22 12 8 0 1 58 20 98995
2017 Gender diverse 20 27 22 14 14 1 2 48 29 373

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 Male gender 24 33 24 11 7 1 1 58 18 64513
2018 Female gender 26 33 23 10 6 1 2 61 16 92527
2018 Gender diverse 16 27 24 15 15 1 1 44 31 673
2017 Male gender 26 32 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 71446
2017 Female gender 28 32 21 10 6 1 2 62 17 98930
2017 Gender diverse 17 24 25 18 14 1 1 42 33 372

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 Male gender 20 31 25 14 8 1 1 52 23 64490
2018 Female gender 22 32 24 13 7 1 1 54 21 92510
2018 Gender diverse 15 25 26 13 19 1 1 41 33 672
2017 Male gender 21 31 24 14 8 1 1 53 23 71478
2017 Female gender 23 31 23 13 8 1 2 56 21 98929
2017 Gender diverse 18 24 25 15 15 1 2 43 31 370

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 Male gender 26 31 22 12 8 0 1 58 20 64414
2018 Female gender 28 31 22 11 7 0 1 60 18 92454
2018 Gender diverse 20 23 23 14 18 1 1 44 33 672
2017 Male gender 27 31 21 12 7 1 1 59 20 71494
2017 Female gender 29 31 20 11 7 1 2 61 19 98970
2017 Gender diverse 21 24 19 19 15 1 1 46 34 371

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 Male gender 27 31 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 64233
2018 Female gender 27 31 22 11 6 0 1 59 18 92214
2018 Gender diverse 23 28 21 10 14 1 2 53 25 673
2017 Male gender 28 31 21 11 6 1 1 61 18 71351
2017 Female gender 28 31 21 11 6 1 2 61 18 98742
2017 Gender diverse 25 28 20 14 11 1 2 54 26 370

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 Male gender 50 25 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 64214
2018 Female gender 50 24 13 6 4 0 2 76 11 92146
2018 Gender diverse 40 25 13 7 12 1 2 67 19 673
2017 Male gender 52 25 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 71656
2017 Female gender 51 24 13 6 4 0 2 77 10 99316
2017 Gender diverse 39 21 17 10 11 1 1 61 21 370

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 Male gender 67 16 7 2 2 1 4 88 5 64300
2018 Female gender 66 15 7 3 3 1 5 87 6 92295
2018 Gender diverse 53 18 12 4 7 2 3 76 12 670

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 Male gender 69 13 7 4 4 1 2 85 8 64371
2018 Female gender 66 14 7 4 4 1 4 84 9 92315
2018 Gender diverse 46 16 14 7 13 2 3 64 22 670
2017 Male gender 71 13 6 4 3 1 2 86 7 71639
2017 Female gender 67 14 6 4 4 1 4 85 8 99312
2017 Gender diverse 44 20 12 12 7 1 4 67 20 369

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 Male gender 53 28 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 64547
2018 Female gender 52 27 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 92672
2018 Gender diverse 41 29 12 6 9 1 1 71 16 678
2017 Male gender 55 28 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 71604
2017 Female gender 53 27 10 4 3 0 3 82 7 99246
2017 Gender diverse 40 30 15 7 5 1 2 71 13 366

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 Male gender 52 23 12 6 6 0 1 75 13 64386
2018 Female gender 54 21 11 6 6 0 2 77 12 92380
2018 Gender diverse 36 23 14 10 14 1 1 60 25 675
2017 Male gender 56 21 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 71621
2017 Female gender 58 20 9 6 5 0 3 80 11 99237
2017 Gender diverse 41 23 12 11 11 1 2 65 23 369

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 Male gender 53 14 6 2 1 0 22 87 4 64118
2018 Female gender 51 11 5 2 1 0 30 88 4 91941
2018 Gender diverse 49 12 5 2 2 1 29 87 5 671
2017 Male gender 55 15 6 2 1 0 21 89 4 71549
2017 Female gender 52 11 5 2 1 0 29 89 4 99176
2017 Gender diverse 47 14 3 4 2 1 29 87 9 370

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 Male gender 59 22 9 3 2 0 4 85 5 64267
2018 Female gender 62 19 8 2 1 0 6 87 4 92251
2018 Gender diverse 54 18 10 5 4 1 7 79 10 671
2017 Male gender 61 21 8 3 1 1 5 87 4 71221
2017 Female gender 63 18 7 2 1 0 8 89 4 98768
2017 Gender diverse 48 23 10 5 4 1 10 79 10 370

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 Male gender 65 16 7 4 5 0 3 84 9 64517
2018 Female gender 64 14 7 4 6 0 4 82 10 92594
2018 Gender diverse 53 18 9 5 9 1 5 76 15 676
2017 Male gender 62 18 8 4 5 1 3 83 9 71679
2017 Female gender 61 16 7 5 5 1 5 81 11 99373
2017 Gender diverse 44 22 12 8 8 1 5 71 17 371

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 Male gender 50 28 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 64448
2018 Female gender 46 30 14 4 3 0 2 78 7 92459
2018 Gender diverse 42 28 14 6 5 1 4 73 12 676
2017 Male gender 51 29 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 71585
2017 Female gender 47 30 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 99161
2017 Gender diverse 41 26 13 7 5 1 6 73 13 370

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 Male gender 14 32 34 14 5 0 0 47 19 64817
2018 Female gender 13 31 37 14 5 0 0 44 19 93023
2018 Gender diverse 7 24 36 20 12 1 0 31 32 679
2017 Male gender 12 31 37 14 6 0 0 43 20 71800
2017 Female gender 11 29 38 14 6 0 0 41 20 99467
2017 Gender diverse 5 24 38 21 10 1 0 29 32 372

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 Male gender 9 18 37 24 11 0 0 35 27 64162
2018 Female gender 11 21 39 20 9 0 0 29 32 91896
2018 Gender diverse 20 25 31 16 6 1 1 23 46 669
2017 Male gender 7 18 38 23 12 0 1 35 26 71578
2017 Female gender 10 21 40 20 9 0 0 29 30 99106
2017 Gender diverse 15 29 36 14 4 0 1 18 45 373
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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 Male gender 29 26 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 64774
2018 Female gender 29 27 20 11 11 2 1 30 70 93007
2018 Gender diverse 22 22 22 10 21 3 1 23 77 676
2017 Male gender 30 24 19 11 12 4 1 31 69 71797
2017 Female gender 30 24 19 11 12 3 1 32 68 99480
2017 Gender diverse 23 23 18 10 18 7 1 25 75 371

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 Male gender 22 43388
2018 Female gender 23 63104
2018 Gender diverse 29 496
2017 Male gender 21 45364
2017 Female gender 23 64449
2017 Gender diverse 29 255

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 Male gender 36 43404
2018 Female gender 35 63103
2018 Gender diverse 40 497
2017 Male gender 34 45364
2017 Female gender 34 64449
2017 Gender diverse 42 255

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 Male gender 21 43376
2018 Female gender 25 63084
2018 Gender diverse 24 496
2017 Male gender 16 45364
2017 Female gender 20 64449
2017 Gender diverse 23 255

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 Male gender 47 43425
2018 Female gender 41 63106
2018 Gender diverse 50 496
2017 Male gender 51 45364
2017 Female gender 45 64449
2017 Gender diverse 52 255

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 Male gender 6 43350
2018 Female gender 7 63074
2018 Gender diverse 10 496
2017 Male gender 5 45364
2017 Female gender 7 64449
2017 Gender diverse 10 255

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 Male gender 35 43387
2018 Female gender 32 63095
2018 Gender diverse 42 496

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 43379
2018 Female gender 35 63098
2018 Gender diverse 39 496
2017 Male gender 39 45364
2017 Female gender 41 64449
2017 Gender diverse 41 255

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 Male gender 6 40 18 11 4 20 41753
2018 Female gender 5 43 19 11 5 17 59986
2018 Gender diverse 4 32 18 11 7 28 460
2017 Male gender 7 46 18 10 4 15 44743
2017 Female gender 6 49 18 9 4 13 62986
2017 Gender diverse 7 34 21 11 7 20 248

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 63 43182
2018 Female gender 34 66 62650
2018 Gender diverse 28 72 486

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 Male gender 43 16 13 9 11 1 7 64 21 64589
2018 Female gender 41 16 13 9 11 1 9 63 22 92682
2018 Gender diverse 28 15 15 13 18 4 7 48 35 676

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 Male gender 11 22 19 17 23 2 6 36 44 43330
2018 Female gender 12 22 17 18 22 1 7 37 44 62916
2018 Gender diverse 7 15 17 20 36 1 3 24 59 491
2017 Male gender 10 21 17 17 24 2 8 35 46 45744
2017 Female gender 12 22 15 17 23 2 9 38 45 64861
2017 Gender diverse 9 18 16 19 32 2 5 29 54 256

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 Male gender 5 13 17 18 37 2 7 20 61 43345
2018 Female gender 5 13 15 19 40 2 7 19 65 62921
2018 Gender diverse 2 8 14 18 50 2 5 11 74 494
2017 Male gender 4 11 14 17 43 3 9 17 67 45716
2017 Female gender 4 10 11 17 46 2 9 15 72 64833
2017 Gender diverse 1 8 10 14 54 3 9 11 78 257
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