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

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 PH 26 61 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2017 PH 27 58 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 24
2017 PH-01 18 59 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 17
2014 PH 24 59 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 29
2014 PH-01 25 58 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 24
2011 PH 32 53 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19

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 PH 17 48 17 4 13 0 0 65 17 23
2017 PH 7 63 15 4 7 0 4 73 12 25
2017 PH-01 6 61 22 0 11 0 0 67 11 18

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 PH 52 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2017 PH 44 45 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 25
2017 PH-01 33 50 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2014 PH 45 48 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 29
2014 PH-01 50 46 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2011 PH 58 32 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19

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 PH 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2017 PH 33 56 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 25
2017 PH-01 28 56 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2014 PH 41 45 10 0 3 0 0 86 3 29
2014 PH-01 46 42 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2011 PH 47 42 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19

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 PH 26 43 17 4 9 0 0 70 13 23
2017 PH 22 44 19 7 7 0 0 66 15 25
2017 PH-01 22 39 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
2014 PH 21 38 28 3 3 3 3 63 7 29
2014 PH-01 21 42 25 4 0 4 4 68 5 24
2011 PH 26 47 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19

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 PH 26 52 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 23
2017 PH 22 48 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 25
2017 PH-01 22 44 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2014 PH 21 48 24 3 3 0 0 69 7 29
2014 PH-01 21 50 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 24
2011 PH 26 42 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19

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 PH 26 30 26 9 9 0 0 57 17 23
2017 PH 22 26 22 7 11 7 4 54 21 25
2017 PH-01 22 17 28 11 17 6 0 41 29 18
2014 PH 38 17 24 3 3 10 3 64 8 29
2014 PH-01 38 21 21 4 0 13 4 70 5 24
2011 PH 21 32 32 5 5 5 0 56 11 19
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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 PH 26 39 22 0 9 4 0 68 9 23
2017 PH 26 22 19 15 11 7 0 52 28 25
2017 PH-01 22 22 22 17 6 11 0 50 25 18
2014 PH 31 38 14 14 3 0 0 69 17 29
2014 PH-01 29 42 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 24
2011 PH 5 42 37 0 16 0 0 47 16 19

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 PH 30 35 17 9 9 0 0 65 17 23
2017 PH 22 41 22 4 11 0 0 63 15 25
2017 PH-01 22 44 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2014 PH 38 38 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 29
2014 PH-01 38 42 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2011 PH 5 47 32 5 11 0 0 53 16 19

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 PH 30 35 26 4 4 0 0 65 9 23
2017 PH 22 45 15 4 15 0 0 67 18 25
2017 PH-01 22 50 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2014 PH 55 17 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 29
2014 PH-01 58 21 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24

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 PH 30 26 22 0 4 13 4 68 5 23
2017 PH 15 41 15 0 7 19 4 72 9 25
2017 PH-01 17 44 11 0 0 22 6 85 0 18
2014 PH 24 34 10 14 7 10 0 65 23 29
2014 PH-01 21 38 8 17 4 13 0 67 24 24
2011 PH 11 42 26 11 0 11 0 59 12 19

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 PH 22 43 17 4 4 4 4 71 10 23
2017 PH 12 42 16 8 7 12 4 64 18 24
2017 PH-01 18 35 12 12 0 18 6 69 15 17
2014 PH 14 41 14 14 7 10 0 62 23 29
2014 PH-01 8 46 13 17 4 13 0 62 24 24
2011 PH 0 53 32 11 5 0 0 53 16 19

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 PH 13 35 26 13 0 9 4 55 15 23
2017 PH 7 29 15 11 15 19 4 48 33 25
2017 PH-01 11 22 17 6 11 28 6 50 25 18
2014 PH 17 31 17 17 14 3 0 50 32 29
2014 PH-01 13 38 13 21 13 4 0 52 35 24
2011 PH 5 32 32 16 5 11 0 41 24 19

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 PH 13 26 30 17 0 9 4 45 20 23
2017 PH 11 22 26 15 4 19 4 43 24 25
2017 PH-01 6 28 17 17 6 22 6 46 31 18
2014 PH 10 34 28 14 10 3 0 46 25 29
2014 PH-01 13 29 29 17 8 4 0 43 26 24
2011 PH 0 42 42 11 5 0 0 42 16 19
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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 PH 13 39 26 9 13 0 0 52 22 23
2017 PH 7 55 22 0 15 0 0 63 15 25
2017 PH-01 6 44 33 0 17 0 0 50 17 18
2014 PH 10 45 21 14 7 0 3 57 21 29
2014 PH-01 8 50 21 8 8 0 4 61 17 24
2011 PH 11 58 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19

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 PH 13 61 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 23
2017 PH 33 52 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2017 PH-01 39 50 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 PH 4 30 26 17 22 0 0 35 39 23
2017 PH 11 30 7 26 26 0 0 41 52 25
2017 PH-01 6 28 6 39 22 0 0 33 61 18
2014 PH 7 34 31 21 7 0 0 41 28 29
2014 PH-01 8 29 29 25 8 0 0 38 33 24

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 PH 13 39 26 13 9 0 0 52 22 23
2017 PH 11 41 26 15 4 0 4 53 19 25
2017 PH-01 6 33 33 22 6 0 0 39 28 18
2014 PH 14 38 28 17 3 0 0 52 21 29
2014 PH-01 17 42 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 24
2011 PH 11 32 42 5 11 0 0 42 16 19

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 PH 17 52 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 23
2017 PH 15 44 15 11 11 0 4 61 23 25
2017 PH-01 6 50 17 17 11 0 0 56 28 18
2014 PH 14 45 21 14 7 0 0 59 21 29
2014 PH-01 13 46 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 24
2011 PH 16 53 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19

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 PH 61 35 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2017 PH 59 30 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 25
2017 PH-01 56 28 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2014 PH 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 29
2014 PH-01 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2011 PH 53 37 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19

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 PH 73 23 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 22
2017 PH 48 44 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 25
2017 PH-01 50 39 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18
2014 PH 55 38 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2014 PH-01 58 38 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2011 PH 58 32 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19

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 PH 9 26 35 17 9 4 0 36 27 23
2017 PH 25 11 26 15 19 0 4 38 35 25
2017 PH-01 11 17 22 22 28 0 0 28 50 18
2014 PH 17 31 14 21 7 7 3 54 31 29
2014 PH-01 17 33 13 17 8 8 4 57 29 24
2011 PH 11 53 21 0 11 5 0 67 11 19

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 PH 0 9 17 22 30 0 22 11 67 23
2017 PH 14 11 34 11 22 4 4 27 36 25
2017 PH-01 0 6 39 17 28 6 6 6 50 18
2014 PH 17 7 17 24 17 3 14 29 50 29
2014 PH-01 17 8 21 21 17 4 13 30 45 24
2011 PH 5 26 26 21 11 0 11 35 35 19

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 PH 9 57 13 9 13 0 0 65 22 23
2017 PH 11 55 11 11 7 0 4 69 19 25
2017 PH-01 11 50 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2014 PH 28 48 14 3 7 0 0 76 10 29
2014 PH-01 25 54 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2011 PH 21 63 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19

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 PH 22 39 26 4 9 0 0 61 13 23
2017 PH 11 48 18 11 7 0 4 62 19 25
2017 PH-01 11 50 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2014 PH 21 48 21 3 7 0 0 69 10 29
2014 PH-01 21 46 25 4 4 0 0 67 8 24

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 PH 17 61 17 0 4 0 0 78 4 23
2017 PH 18 48 7 19 4 0 4 69 23 25
2017 PH-01 11 56 6 22 6 0 0 67 28 18
2014 PH 28 31 24 7 10 0 0 59 17 29
2014 PH-01 25 33 29 4 8 0 0 58 13 24
2011 PH 26 53 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19

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 PH 17 39 13 22 0 4 4 62 24 23
2017 PH 18 34 22 15 0 7 4 58 17 25
2017 PH-01 6 33 28 22 0 6 6 44 25 18

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 PH 48 35 9 0 4 0 4 86 5 23
2017 PH 34 33 11 7 11 0 4 69 19 25
2017 PH-01 39 33 11 0 17 0 0 72 17 18
2014 PH 28 52 10 3 7 0 0 79 10 29
2014 PH-01 33 50 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2011 PH 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

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 PH 43 39 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2017 PH 30 48 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 25
2017 PH-01 44 28 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2014 PH 38 31 17 10 3 0 0 69 14 29
2014 PH-01 42 33 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 24
2011 PH 42 37 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19

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 PH 4 74 22 23
2017 PH 7 78 15 25
2017 PH-01 11 67 22 18
2014 PH 3 79 17 29
2014 PH-01 4 83 13 24
2011 PH 6 72 22 18
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 57 30 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2017 PH 40 41 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2017 PH-01 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2014 PH 28 59 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 29
2014 PH-01 25 63 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2011 PH 16 63 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19

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 PH 13 52 22 9 0 4 0 68 9 23
2017 PH 15 52 19 4 0 11 0 75 4 25
2017 PH-01 11 50 22 6 0 11 0 69 6 18
2014 PH 14 45 31 7 3 0 0 59 10 29
2014 PH-01 13 50 29 8 0 0 0 63 8 24
2011 PH 16 42 37 5 0 0 0 58 5 19

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 PH 0 9 43 30 9 0 9 43 10 23
2017 PH 0 11 44 19 15 7 4 38 12 25
2017 PH-01 0 0 44 22 22 6 6 50 0 18
2014 PH 3 10 38 21 24 0 3 46 14 29
2014 PH-01 0 8 33 25 29 0 4 57 9 24
2011 PH 0 26 32 32 11 0 0 42 26 19

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 PH 0 5 29 38 14 0 14 61 6 21
2017 PH 0 18 18 34 15 11 4 57 21 25
2017 PH-01 0 17 6 44 22 6 6 75 19 18
2014 PH 3 10 31 31 14 7 3 50 15 29
2014 PH-01 0 13 29 29 17 8 4 52 14 24
2011 PH 0 21 26 26 26 0 0 53 21 19

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 PH 0 30 22 26 9 0 13 40 35 23
2017 PH 4 18 22 22 11 15 7 43 28 25
2017 PH-01 6 6 28 33 17 6 6 56 13 18
2014 PH 10 10 28 28 21 0 3 50 21 29
2014 PH-01 8 4 29 29 25 0 4 57 13 24
2011 PH 0 26 47 11 11 5 0 22 28 19

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 PH 0 17 35 30 13 4 0 45 18 23
2017 PH 7 22 22 29 11 4 4 44 32 25
2017 PH-01 11 11 17 33 17 6 6 56 25 18
2014 PH 11 7 21 18 39 0 4 59 19 28
2014 PH-01 9 4 17 22 43 0 4 68 14 23
2011 PH 0 5 47 32 16 0 0 47 5 19

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 PH 22 22 26 22 9 0 0 30 43 23
2017 PH 30 11 22 15 15 4 4 32 44 25
2017 PH-01 33 0 22 22 11 6 6 38 38 18
2014 PH 25 14 29 14 14 0 4 30 41 28
2014 PH-01 22 17 22 17 17 0 4 36 41 23
2011 PH 0 32 26 21 21 0 0 42 32 19

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 PH 0 9 17 22 48 0 4 73 9 23
2017 PH 0 15 18 22 37 4 4 65 16 25
2017 PH-01 0 11 11 17 50 6 6 75 13 18
2014 PH 3 3 7 21 59 0 7 85 7 29
2014 PH-01 0 4 0 21 67 0 8 95 5 24
2011 PH 0 0 21 26 47 0 5 78 0 19

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 PH 0 22 26 30 9 13 0 45 25 23
2017 PH 0 19 37 26 7 7 4 38 21 25
2017 PH-01 0 22 28 33 11 0 6 47 24 18
2014 PH 7 14 34 21 17 3 3 41 22 29
2014 PH-01 4 13 33 21 21 4 4 45 18 24

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 PH 17 39 9 17 17 0 0 57 35 23
2017 PH 22 22 19 26 11 0 0 44 37 25
2017 PH-01 28 11 28 28 6 0 0 39 33 18
2014 PH 28 45 17 3 3 0 3 75 7 29
2014 PH-01 25 42 21 4 4 0 4 70 9 24

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 PH 22 52 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2017 PH 11 52 15 7 15 0 0 63 22 25
2017 PH-01 17 44 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
2014 PH 29 54 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 28
2014 PH-01 29 50 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 24

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 PH 30 43 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23

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 PH 26 52 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 23
2017 PH 29 26 26 7 0 7 4 63 8 25
2017 PH-01 28 28 33 0 0 6 6 63 0 18
2014 PH 48 28 7 3 3 7 3 85 8 29
2014 PH-01 50 25 8 4 0 8 4 86 5 24

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 PH 30 57 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2017 PH 33 45 11 7 0 4 0 81 7 25
2017 PH-01 28 61 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2014 PH 41 38 10 7 0 0 3 82 7 29
2014 PH-01 42 38 13 4 0 0 4 83 4 24
2011 PH 16 63 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 19

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 PH 35 48 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 23
2017 PH 41 48 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2017 PH-01 33 56 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2014 PH 41 52 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2014 PH-01 42 54 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2011 PH 47 37 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19

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 PH 9 39 9 35 4 4 0 50 41 23
2017 PH 7 30 22 19 15 4 4 40 36 25
2017 PH-01 6 33 17 28 11 6 0 41 41 18
2014 PH 10 52 17 14 3 0 3 64 18 29
2014 PH-01 13 50 17 17 0 0 4 65 17 24

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 PH 26 39 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 23
2017 PH 33 34 22 4 0 7 0 72 4 25
2017 PH-01 22 33 33 0 0 11 0 63 0 18
2014 PH 17 59 7 7 7 3 0 79 14 29
2014 PH-01 17 58 8 8 4 4 0 78 13 24
2011 PH 11 47 21 11 5 5 0 61 17 19

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 PH 26 35 26 9 0 4 0 64 9 23

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 PH 9 43 13 17 13 4 0 55 32 23
2017 PH 4 41 15 7 18 11 4 52 30 25
2017 PH-01 6 50 11 11 17 6 0 59 29 18
2014 PH 7 31 28 3 17 14 0 44 24 29
2014 PH-01 8 21 33 4 17 17 0 35 25 24
2011 PH 5 32 37 11 11 5 0 39 22 19

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 PH 26 74 23

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 PH 17 17 30 9 0 9 17 47 12 23
2017 PH 22 19 15 0 15 15 15 58 21 25
2017 PH-01 17 17 17 0 11 22 17 55 18 18
2014 PH 10 21 34 3 7 17 7 41 14 29
2014 PH-01 13 17 38 4 4 21 4 39 11 24

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 PH 22 39 26 9 0 4 0 64 9 23
2017 PH 19 43 12 4 11 4 8 70 17 24
2017 PH-01 12 53 12 6 6 6 6 73 13 17
2014 PH 24 38 17 10 3 3 3 67 15 29
2014 PH-01 25 38 17 8 4 4 4 68 14 24
2011 PH 11 63 21 0 0 5 0 78 0 19

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 17 26 22 4 0 9 22 63 6 23
2017 PH 22 22 7 4 7 22 15 71 17 25
2017 PH-01 17 28 6 6 0 33 11 80 10 18
2014 PH 14 21 21 7 0 31 7 56 11 29
2014 PH-01 17 21 17 8 0 33 4 60 13 24

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 PH 30 39 22 4 0 4 0 73 5 23
2017 PH 22 41 4 7 7 7 11 78 18 25
2017 PH-01 17 50 0 11 0 11 11 86 14 18
2014 PH 24 38 10 10 0 14 3 75 13 29
2014 PH-01 25 33 13 8 0 17 4 74 11 24
2011 PH 42 37 11 0 0 11 0 88 0 19
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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 PH 43 30 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 23
2017 PH 19 52 4 19 7 0 0 71 26 25
2017 PH-01 28 44 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 18

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 PH 26 43 17 4 4 4 0 73 9 23
2017 PH 15 33 22 11 11 4 4 52 24 25
2017 PH-01 11 22 28 11 17 6 6 38 31 18

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

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

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 PH 26 22 26 17 9 0 0 48 26 23
2017 PH 7 37 15 7 33 0 0 44 41 25
2017 PH-01 6 39 17 6 33 0 0 44 39 18

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 PH 22 17 35 9 13 4 0 41 23 23
2017 PH 29 19 22 22 4 0 4 50 27 25
2017 PH-01 33 22 28 6 6 0 6 59 12 18

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 PH 9 39 30 13 9 0 0 48 22 23
2017 PH 7 29 26 19 19 0 0 37 37 25
2017 PH-01 11 33 17 17 22 0 0 44 39 18

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 PH 30 39 22 4 4 0 0 70 9 23
2017 PH 34 19 19 12 12 0 4 56 24 24
2017 PH-01 41 18 6 12 18 0 6 63 31 17

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 PH 9 39 22 13 17 0 0 48 30 23
2017 PH 12 19 19 27 23 0 0 31 50 24
2017 PH-01 17 28 17 11 28 0 0 44 39 18

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 PH 43 17 4 4 0 0 30 88 6 23
2017 PH 52 7 4 15 0 0 22 76 19 25
2017 PH-01 61 0 6 17 0 0 17 73 20 18

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 PH 26 43 22 0 9 0 0 70 9 23
2017 PH 26 41 15 15 4 0 0 66 19 25
2017 PH-01 17 44 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18

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 PH 36 41 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22
2017 PH 33 34 19 7 4 0 4 69 12 25
2017 PH-01 28 39 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18

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 PH 35 39 17 4 0 0 4 77 5 23
2017 PH 15 52 22 4 0 4 4 72 4 25
2017 PH-01 22 56 11 6 0 0 6 82 6 18

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 PH 39 39 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2017 PH 30 29 26 4 4 4 4 64 8 25
2017 PH-01 44 11 28 6 6 0 6 59 12 18

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 PH 43 30 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23
2017 PH 26 34 33 4 0 0 4 62 4 25
2017 PH-01 22 44 28 0 0 0 6 71 0 18

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 PH 43 30 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2017 PH 41 37 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 25
2017 PH-01 39 33 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18

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 PH 65 26 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 23

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 PH 57 22 17 0 4 0 0 78 4 23
2017 PH 67 7 7 4 11 0 4 77 15 25
2017 PH-01 67 6 11 6 6 0 6 76 12 18

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 36 32 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 22
2017 PH 33 37 22 4 4 0 0 70 7 25
2017 PH-01 28 39 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18

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 PH 57 14 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 21
2017 PH 49 26 11 4 11 0 0 74 15 25
2017 PH-01 50 22 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18

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 PH 38 14 10 0 0 0 38 85 0 21
2017 PH 59 0 15 0 0 0 26 80 0 25
2017 PH-01 61 0 6 0 0 0 33 92 0 18

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 55 23 14 0 0 0 9 85 0 22
2017 PH 70 11 7 4 0 0 7 88 4 25
2017 PH-01 67 6 11 6 0 0 11 81 6 18

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 55 27 5 5 5 0 5 86 10 22
2017 PH 63 22 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 25
2017 PH-01 61 28 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 PH 43 52 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2017 PH 44 37 11 4 4 0 0 81 7 25
2017 PH-01 39 39 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 22 30 30 17 0 0 0 52 17 23
2017 PH 4 37 26 19 15 0 0 41 33 25
2017 PH-01 6 44 17 22 11 0 0 50 33 18

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 PH 10 10 48 19 14 0 0 33 19 21
2017 PH 18 15 26 30 11 0 0 41 33 25
2017 PH-01 17 17 22 33 11 0 0 44 33 18
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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 PH 13 39 35 0 13 0 0 13 87 23
2017 PH 19 34 18 15 15 0 0 19 81 25
2017 PH-01 22 44 17 17 0 0 0 22 78 18

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 PH 30 20
2017 PH 31 20
2017 PH-01 7 14

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 PH 20 20
2017 PH 18 20
2017 PH-01 0 14

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 PH 25 20
2017 PH 9 20
2017 PH-01 7 14

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 PH 35 20
2017 PH 27 20
2017 PH-01 21 14

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 PH 15 20
2017 PH 5 20
2017 PH-01 0 14

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 PH 25 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 35 20
2017 PH 55 20
2017 PH-01 79 14

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 PH 5 50 35 5 0 5 20
2017 PH 28 37 27 5 0 5 20
2017 PH-01 43 43 14 0 0 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 PH 55 45 20

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 PH 35 30 9 13 4 0 9 71 19 23

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 PH 20 25 20 10 20 5 0 47 32 20
2017 PH 14 27 5 14 9 14 18 59 34 20
2017 PH-01 14 14 7 14 7 21 21 50 38 14

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 PH 15 5 15 20 40 0 5 21 63 20
2017 PH 9 13 0 18 32 9 18 31 69 20
2017 PH-01 14 7 0 14 21 14 29 38 63 14
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