2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Correctional Service Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 25 38 14 11 12 0 0 63 23 5707
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 36 11 13 14 0 0 61 28 151
2018 Bisexual 15 44 18 8 15 1 0 59 23 77
2018 Other 20 13 11 6 50 0 0 33 56 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 35 13 15 19 0 0 53 34 1157

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 Heterosexual 17 32 16 15 19 0 0 49 34 5706
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 28 12 23 21 0 0 45 44 150
2018 Bisexual 12 31 15 25 18 0 0 42 43 77
2018 Other 10 15 1 6 68 0 0 25 74 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 24 15 17 31 0 0 37 49 1157

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 Heterosexual 42 38 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 5682
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 32 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 150
2018 Bisexual 37 47 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 77
2018 Other 26 32 10 10 22 0 0 58 32 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 34 14 6 8 0 0 71 14 1148

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 Heterosexual 33 41 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 5712
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 39 19 9 2 0 0 70 12 151
2018 Bisexual 21 52 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 78
2018 Other 16 37 16 9 22 0 0 53 30 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 1156

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 Heterosexual 17 27 21 16 18 0 0 44 34 5697
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 24 21 15 21 0 0 43 36 151
2018 Bisexual 13 22 24 13 28 0 0 35 41 77
2018 Other 13 7 17 9 54 0 0 20 63 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 20 16 31 1 0 33 48 1158

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 Heterosexual 17 31 21 16 15 0 0 48 31 5678
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 28 17 21 18 0 0 43 39 150
2018 Bisexual 11 33 13 23 20 0 0 44 43 73
2018 Other 14 9 8 15 54 0 0 23 69 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 22 22 17 27 0 0 35 44 1150

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 Heterosexual 20 23 21 16 17 2 0 44 35 5708
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 19 22 16 25 1 1 36 42 151
2018 Bisexual 19 12 21 15 30 3 0 32 46 76
2018 Other 11 7 25 26 30 0 0 18 57 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 23 15 27 2 0 34 43 1154
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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 Heterosexual 31 32 15 10 9 1 1 65 20 5698
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 20 19 14 15 2 0 50 30 151
2018 Bisexual 32 22 24 8 15 0 0 54 23 78
2018 Other 33 18 27 17 4 1 0 51 22 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 27 18 12 14 1 0 55 27 1158

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 Heterosexual 29 34 15 11 10 0 0 64 21 5691
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 19 17 16 17 0 0 50 33 151
2018 Bisexual 29 27 22 12 9 0 0 56 22 78
2018 Other 37 14 11 33 4 0 0 52 38 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 29 17 14 13 1 0 55 28 1153

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 Heterosexual 33 31 16 9 10 0 0 64 20 5695
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 16 18 11 20 0 1 50 32 151
2018 Bisexual 31 20 19 18 12 0 0 52 29 78
2018 Other 33 24 11 9 22 1 0 58 31 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 26 18 13 14 0 0 55 27 1156

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 Heterosexual 16 28 17 15 21 3 0 46 37 5726
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 25 9 23 25 6 0 39 51 152
2018 Bisexual 18 18 8 23 29 3 1 37 54 78
2018 Other 9 8 10 8 61 3 0 18 71 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 20 18 15 33 2 0 32 50 1155

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 Heterosexual 15 26 18 17 23 1 0 41 41 5717
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 29 11 21 27 1 0 40 49 152
2018 Bisexual 15 18 9 19 36 3 1 34 57 78
2018 Other 9 10 1 21 59 0 0 19 79 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 17 17 16 37 1 0 28 54 1155

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 Heterosexual 10 23 20 20 24 2 0 34 45 5707
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 21 17 21 29 3 0 30 52 151
2018 Bisexual 8 16 7 28 39 2 1 24 69 78
2018 Other 8 12 0 30 49 2 0 20 80 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 16 19 18 37 2 0 25 56 1154

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 Heterosexual 10 24 17 20 28 1 0 34 49 5705
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 22 11 30 29 2 0 29 60 152
2018 Bisexual 10 12 13 20 43 2 1 22 65 78
2018 Other 8 8 8 7 68 1 0 16 76 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 16 17 18 40 1 0 24 59 1153
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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 Heterosexual 16 29 17 16 22 0 0 45 39 5707
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 23 14 20 25 0 0 40 46 150
2018 Bisexual 13 24 12 27 23 0 0 37 51 78
2018 Other 17 13 3 7 61 0 0 29 68 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 16 16 33 0 0 34 50 1156

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 Heterosexual 21 42 16 13 8 0 0 63 21 5719
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 40 18 17 6 0 0 59 23 152
2018 Bisexual 21 40 8 17 14 0 0 61 31 78
2018 Other 19 14 11 28 28 0 0 33 56 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 35 17 15 15 0 0 53 30 1156

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 Heterosexual 7 18 17 22 30 5 1 27 55 5697
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 9 16 22 41 5 0 18 66 151
2018 Bisexual 9 6 17 16 43 8 2 16 65 78
2018 Other 12 12 5 15 47 8 0 26 68 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 14 17 20 38 4 2 20 62 1150

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 Heterosexual 27 34 15 12 11 0 0 62 23 5699
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 25 17 12 22 0 0 49 34 151
2018 Bisexual 28 40 11 8 13 1 0 68 21 78
2018 Other 30 15 16 27 10 1 0 46 38 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 29 16 13 17 0 0 53 31 1159

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 Heterosexual 18 37 18 15 9 1 2 57 25 1266
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 25 10 35 5 0 2 48 41 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 35 19 16 13 2 1 51 30 211

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 Heterosexual 14 47 11 18 9 0 0 62 27 5731
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 52 8 21 10 0 0 61 31 152
2018 Bisexual 9 42 11 18 20 0 0 51 38 78
2018 Other 15 34 6 30 14 0 0 49 44 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 42 9 22 14 0 0 54 37 1160

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 Heterosexual 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 5715
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 150
2018 Bisexual 45 37 10 5 4 1 0 82 8 78
2018 Other 25 35 10 22 0 4 4 65 24 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 40 14 8 4 0 0 74 13 1149

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 Heterosexual 42 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 5682
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 45 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 149
2018 Bisexual 46 45 3 3 4 0 0 91 7 77
2018 Other 31 41 4 18 6 0 0 72 24 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1147

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 Heterosexual 12 26 20 20 21 1 0 39 41 5710
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 22 15 19 31 1 0 35 50 152
2018 Bisexual 9 19 14 18 38 1 0 29 57 77
2018 Other 8 9 6 20 56 1 0 17 77 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 18 18 20 33 1 0 28 53 1152

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 Heterosexual 15 29 18 16 20 1 1 45 37 5713
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 24 16 15 25 1 0 43 40 151
2018 Bisexual 10 37 10 13 29 1 1 47 42 76
2018 Other 11 18 1 18 47 0 5 31 68 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 17 17 30 1 1 34 49 1154

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 Heterosexual 16 35 15 17 17 0 0 52 34 5706
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 29 17 18 21 0 0 44 40 150
2018 Bisexual 16 22 7 27 29 0 0 38 56 78
2018 Other 15 17 8 10 51 0 0 31 60 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 28 14 19 26 0 0 40 46 1157

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 Heterosexual 20 31 18 15 16 0 0 51 31 5679
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 32 18 12 22 0 0 49 34 149
2018 Bisexual 18 21 22 17 23 0 0 38 40 78
2018 Other 12 7 4 18 59 0 0 19 78 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 26 16 17 26 0 0 41 43 1151

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 Heterosexual 18 31 19 16 16 0 0 49 32 5695
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 26 20 17 20 0 0 44 36 151
2018 Bisexual 16 17 17 26 24 0 0 33 50 77
2018 Other 9 12 14 18 48 0 0 21 66 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 25 16 20 26 0 0 38 45 1150

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 Heterosexual 12 30 24 15 17 2 0 43 33 5710
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 29 19 12 26 2 0 42 38 151
2018 Bisexual 10 26 25 13 23 2 1 37 37 77
2018 Other 10 16 8 25 41 0 0 26 66 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 23 16 27 2 0 33 44 1154

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 Heterosexual 26 34 16 13 11 0 0 60 24 5712
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 34 11 15 12 0 1 61 27 152
2018 Bisexual 29 13 9 24 25 0 0 42 49 78
2018 Other 22 11 13 17 32 4 0 34 52 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 31 13 16 19 0 0 51 35 1155

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 Heterosexual 31 34 20 9 5 0 1 66 14 5729
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 28 19 11 5 0 1 65 16 151
2018 Bisexual 18 30 26 11 15 0 0 48 26 78
2018 Other 21 39 21 5 6 0 9 65 13 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 20 11 8 0 2 59 20 1159

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 Heterosexual 18 48 34 5732
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 41 34 152
2018 Bisexual 21 36 43 77
2018 Other 11 24 65 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 39 42 1164

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 Heterosexual 22 34 23 10 5 6 1159
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 35 26 23 5 0 43
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 21 27 15 4 11 249
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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 Heterosexual 31 41 14 7 6 0 0 72 14 5716
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 41 12 13 3 0 0 71 17 151
2018 Bisexual 34 39 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 78
2018 Other 14 27 21 6 32 0 0 40 38 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 38 16 11 10 0 0 63 21 1155

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 Heterosexual 16 39 20 14 10 1 0 55 24 5711
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 41 19 13 11 0 0 56 24 152
2018 Bisexual 17 39 19 11 13 1 0 57 24 77
2018 Other 7 22 7 14 49 0 0 29 64 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 31 21 16 18 1 0 44 34 1150

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 Heterosexual 15 32 34 13 4 1 1 18 47 5722
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 27 41 14 5 2 1 19 38 150
2018 Bisexual 26 30 26 9 5 4 1 14 58 76
2018 Other 35 22 32 9 1 0 1 10 58 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 32 10 3 0 1 14 54 1156

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 Heterosexual 20 29 28 14 7 1 1 21 51 5709
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 30 26 14 6 1 1 21 53 148
2018 Bisexual 39 23 22 10 4 1 2 14 63 75
2018 Other 42 25 18 6 8 0 1 14 68 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 28 24 13 5 1 2 18 58 1151

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 Heterosexual 21 28 28 13 6 2 2 19 51 5705
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 25 33 10 7 2 3 18 47 146
2018 Bisexual 36 16 24 11 5 5 2 18 56 75
2018 Other 41 25 17 14 1 0 1 16 67 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 30 9 4 2 2 14 54 1152

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 Heterosexual 9 16 36 26 10 1 3 37 26 5688
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 16 37 21 8 4 7 32 27 148
2018 Bisexual 18 19 33 20 9 1 1 29 37 75
2018 Other 23 7 23 32 12 0 5 46 30 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 34 23 8 1 4 32 32 1145

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 Heterosexual 26 27 26 12 6 1 2 19 54 5708
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 28 26 10 6 2 2 17 55 150
2018 Bisexual 39 32 15 9 2 1 2 11 73 75
2018 Other 34 21 33 9 3 0 0 12 55 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 26 22 10 4 1 3 14 63 1145

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 Heterosexual 18 24 26 19 8 2 2 29 44 5696
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 21 34 13 8 2 4 22 42 147
2018 Bisexual 32 29 23 9 2 3 2 12 64 75
2018 Other 27 17 16 37 3 0 0 40 44 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 24 24 21 6 1 3 28 47 1147

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 Heterosexual 20 28 29 13 6 2 2 20 50 5713
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 33 27 13 3 2 5 17 54 151
2018 Bisexual 42 25 18 6 4 4 1 11 70 75
2018 Other 42 25 9 20 5 0 0 25 67 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 25 9 5 2 3 15 59 1146

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 Heterosexual 24 31 14 16 15 0 0 55 31 5705
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 21 12 21 25 0 0 42 46 148
2018 Bisexual 19 24 16 19 20 1 0 43 40 78
2018 Other 23 9 14 12 40 2 0 32 53 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 26 14 16 24 0 1 46 40 1147

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 Heterosexual 23 39 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 5693
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 23 16 22 16 0 0 46 38 150
2018 Bisexual 19 33 12 17 19 0 0 52 36 78
2018 Other 21 36 22 4 17 0 0 57 22 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 34 17 13 13 0 1 57 26 1152

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 Heterosexual 21 41 20 9 8 1 0 63 17 5706
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 35 17 18 12 1 0 53 30 151
2018 Bisexual 18 44 16 10 12 0 0 62 22 78
2018 Other 21 22 21 13 22 2 0 44 35 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 37 21 9 12 1 1 58 21 1149

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 Heterosexual 27 39 19 6 6 2 0 68 13 5710
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 39 16 7 10 0 0 67 17 150
2018 Bisexual 29 30 17 11 12 1 0 59 23 77
2018 Other 20 20 26 4 16 9 4 47 24 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 32 25 8 10 2 1 56 18 1158

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 Heterosexual 24 39 18 9 8 1 0 64 17 5697
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 32 15 15 13 0 0 57 29 149
2018 Bisexual 25 29 25 8 14 0 0 53 21 77
2018 Other 16 23 13 20 28 0 0 39 48 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 23 13 13 1 0 51 26 1154

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 Heterosexual 26 39 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 5696
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 39 17 5 12 0 0 65 18 151
2018 Bisexual 27 33 13 13 14 0 0 60 27 76
2018 Other 17 11 14 13 45 0 0 28 58 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 34 18 12 19 0 0 52 30 1152

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 Heterosexual 12 30 20 17 18 2 1 43 37 5709
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 25 11 25 25 1 0 38 51 151
2018 Bisexual 13 19 17 19 28 4 1 33 49 78
2018 Other 10 19 11 13 40 5 1 31 57 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 18 18 28 2 1 34 47 1153

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 Heterosexual 23 37 15 12 11 1 0 61 24 5711
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 35 16 15 16 0 0 52 31 152
2018 Bisexual 20 40 14 5 20 1 0 60 25 77
2018 Other 14 24 16 10 36 0 0 38 47 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 17 14 18 1 1 50 32 1155

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 Heterosexual 18 35 19 14 13 0 0 54 28 5700
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 29 25 16 15 0 0 45 31 151
2018 Bisexual 20 24 20 14 21 0 0 45 35 77
2018 Other 9 14 18 19 41 0 0 23 59 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 26 22 15 23 0 0 40 38 1154

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 Heterosexual 12 26 18 18 23 3 1 39 42 5717
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 20 14 21 32 2 0 32 54 152
2018 Bisexual 17 11 10 26 36 1 0 28 62 77
2018 Other 6 13 10 21 48 3 0 19 71 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 16 17 21 33 3 1 26 56 1156

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 Heterosexual 30 70 5722
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 53 152
2018 Bisexual 37 63 77
2018 Other 58 42 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 62 1156

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 1442
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 57
2018 Bisexual 56 21
2018 Other 32 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 365

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 1442
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 76 365

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 1442
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 365

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 Heterosexual 33 1442
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 57
2018 Bisexual 39 21
2018 Other 59 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 365

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 1442
2018 Bisexual 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 365

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 1442
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 365

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 1442
2018 Bisexual 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 365

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 57
2018 Bisexual 57 21
2018 Other 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 365

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 57
2018 Bisexual 47 21
2018 Other 67 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 365

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 57
2018 Bisexual 63 21
2018 Other 55 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 365

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 57
2018 Bisexual 33 21
2018 Other 43 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 365

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 57
2018 Bisexual 46 21
2018 Other 51 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 365

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 66 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 76 57
2018 Bisexual 77 21
2018 Other 77 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 365

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 57
2018 Bisexual 52 21
2018 Other 50 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 365

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 1443
2018 Bisexual 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 365

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 365

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 365

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 57
2018 Bisexual 60 21
2018 Other 72 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 365

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 57
2018 Bisexual 33 21
2018 Other 62 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 365

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 365

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 Heterosexual 44 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 57
2018 Bisexual 46 21
2018 Other 39 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 364

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 Heterosexual 31 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 364

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 Heterosexual 7 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 364

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 Heterosexual 27 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 364

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 Heterosexual 15 1441
2018 Bisexual 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 364

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 Heterosexual 9 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 364

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 Heterosexual 20 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 364

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 364

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 57
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 364

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 Heterosexual 12 1312
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 329

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 Heterosexual 16 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 329

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 Heterosexual 10 1312
2018 Other 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 329

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 Heterosexual 7 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 329

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 Heterosexual 7 1312
2018 Bisexual 0 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 329

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 Heterosexual 7 1312
2018 Bisexual 0 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 329

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 Heterosexual 5 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 329

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 Heterosexual 10 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 329

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 Heterosexual 13 1312
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 329

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 Heterosexual 35 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 51
2018 Bisexual 69 19
2018 Other 62 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 329

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 Heterosexual 12 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 51
2018 Bisexual 26 19
2018 Other 24 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 329

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 Heterosexual 50 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 329

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 Heterosexual 3 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 329

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 Heterosexual 62 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 329

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 Heterosexual 4 1312
2018 Bisexual 0 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 329

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 1312
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 329

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 Heterosexual 9 21 23 16 21 8 2 34 41 5717
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 14 20 19 30 8 2 24 54 152
2018 Bisexual 4 16 13 20 34 9 3 23 62 77
2018 Other 9 8 7 14 57 4 0 18 74 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 13 23 16 31 7 1 23 51 1160

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 Heterosexual 17 30 20 14 16 2 0 49 30 5711
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 29 15 18 23 1 0 42 42 152
2018 Bisexual 16 25 15 17 25 2 0 42 43 77
2018 Other 9 15 5 16 54 0 0 25 70 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 21 21 17 26 2 0 35 44 1157

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 Heterosexual 13 87 5708
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 77 150
2018 Bisexual 12 88 77
2018 Other 29 71 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 80 1157

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 591
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 179

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 72 591
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 83 179

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 179

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 Heterosexual 23 591
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 179

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 179

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 179

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 179

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 590
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 182

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 590
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 182

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 590
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 182

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 590
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 182

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 590
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 182

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 590
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 182

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 590
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 182

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 Heterosexual 1 590
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 182

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 590
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 182

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 590
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 182

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 Heterosexual 2 590

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 590
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 182

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 182

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 590
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 182

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 Heterosexual 26 591
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 180

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 Heterosexual 17 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 180

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 Heterosexual 5 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 180

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 Heterosexual 24 591
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 180

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 Heterosexual 6 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 180

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 Heterosexual 8 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 180

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 Heterosexual 11 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 180

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 591
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 180

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 591
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 180

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 Heterosexual 6 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 167

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 Heterosexual 10 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 167

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 Heterosexual 3 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 167

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 Heterosexual 2 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 167

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 Heterosexual 3 531

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 Heterosexual 3 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 167

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 Heterosexual 3 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 167

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 Heterosexual 8 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 167

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 Heterosexual 11 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 167

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 Heterosexual 28 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 167

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 Heterosexual 10 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 167

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 Heterosexual 43 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 167

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 Heterosexual 2 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 167

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 Heterosexual 65 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 71 167

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 Heterosexual 4 531
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 167

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 531
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 167

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 Heterosexual 12 23 29 9 12 12 2 41 24 5701
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 17 24 18 14 14 2 34 38 150
2018 Bisexual 5 19 25 11 25 13 2 29 42 78
2018 Other 9 5 31 9 36 10 0 16 50 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 15 33 10 21 11 2 27 35 1156

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 Heterosexual 19 32 24 9 11 4 1 54 21 5699
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 31 18 16 13 5 0 51 30 150
2018 Bisexual 19 21 30 6 19 4 0 42 26 78
2018 Other 9 17 28 0 45 1 0 26 46 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 23 28 12 19 4 1 38 33 1155
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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 Heterosexual 38 29 15 7 10 1 0 67 17 5684
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 18 14 14 15 2 0 56 29 151
2018 Bisexual 41 17 16 11 14 1 0 58 25 78
2018 Other 44 5 20 13 13 4 0 52 27 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 27 17 9 14 1 0 60 23 1154

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 Heterosexual 17 43 18 13 9 1 0 60 22 5710
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 40 14 15 15 1 0 55 30 150
2018 Bisexual 19 40 13 10 16 1 0 60 27 76
2018 Other 9 20 18 22 31 0 0 28 54 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 35 19 16 16 1 0 49 32 1156

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 Heterosexual 10 25 16 21 28 0 0 35 49 5724
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 18 13 22 32 2 0 31 55 152
2018 Bisexual 12 12 9 27 39 0 0 25 66 76
2018 Other 10 5 8 16 60 0 0 16 76 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 18 14 19 41 1 0 26 61 1160

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 Heterosexual 12 18 20 17 32 0 1 30 49 5731
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 18 15 18 35 0 0 31 53 152
2018 Bisexual 4 21 15 19 40 0 1 26 60 78
2018 Other 13 10 33 14 30 0 0 23 44 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 14 19 17 37 1 1 25 56 1154

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 Heterosexual 17 26 29 16 12 0 1 43 28 5725
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 33 29 13 10 0 1 48 23 151
2018 Bisexual 7 20 30 20 24 0 0 27 44 78
2018 Other 19 45 20 2 14 0 0 64 16 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 31 17 13 1 1 38 30 1158

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 Heterosexual 22 30 25 12 8 0 2 54 20 5684
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 36 28 6 5 1 3 60 11 150
2018 Bisexual 16 25 23 28 8 0 0 42 35 78
2018 Other 39 24 12 10 14 0 1 64 24 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 26 14 9 1 2 50 23 1146

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 Heterosexual 14 21 23 19 22 0 1 35 42 5709
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 27 28 15 17 0 1 40 32 151
2018 Bisexual 7 11 28 21 34 0 0 18 55 77
2018 Other 17 7 28 9 39 0 0 24 48 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 19 20 31 1 1 28 52 1151

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 Heterosexual 39 25 17 8 8 0 5 67 16 5703
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 26 20 9 2 0 5 67 12 151
2018 Bisexual 28 23 14 18 14 0 4 53 33 78
2018 Other 37 13 23 9 13 0 6 53 23 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 21 15 9 13 1 7 60 24 1151

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 Heterosexual 23 26 24 13 13 0 1 49 26 5706
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 24 19 14 16 0 2 50 30 152
2018 Bisexual 18 24 24 13 22 0 0 42 35 78
2018 Other 21 15 13 17 32 0 1 37 50 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 20 26 15 18 1 2 39 34 1153

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 Heterosexual 18 30 26 13 11 1 1 49 24 5713
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 23 29 18 9 0 1 43 27 150
2018 Bisexual 11 27 22 18 21 0 0 38 40 76
2018 Other 14 7 16 24 37 0 1 22 62 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 23 24 16 20 1 1 39 36 1159

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 Heterosexual 16 29 26 16 12 0 1 44 29 5713
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 25 28 18 9 1 2 44 27 151
2018 Bisexual 13 21 21 24 21 0 0 34 45 76
2018 Other 9 13 19 21 36 0 1 23 58 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 23 25 17 23 1 1 35 40 1158

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 Heterosexual 20 31 24 14 10 0 1 52 24 5697
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 28 21 18 10 0 1 51 28 150
2018 Bisexual 17 35 17 14 17 0 0 52 31 77
2018 Other 22 14 16 16 33 0 0 36 49 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 23 15 21 1 1 40 36 1154

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 Heterosexual 23 32 23 12 8 0 1 56 21 5682
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 24 29 11 5 0 2 54 16 148
2018 Bisexual 23 30 21 11 12 0 3 54 24 77
2018 Other 27 23 23 9 18 0 0 50 27 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 30 22 12 15 1 1 50 27 1158

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 Heterosexual 35 28 19 10 8 0 1 63 18 5685
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 27 17 13 8 0 1 63 21 151
2018 Bisexual 27 34 19 3 16 0 0 61 19 77
2018 Other 27 19 15 9 30 0 0 46 39 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 27 20 9 12 1 1 58 22 1146

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 Heterosexual 55 21 11 4 5 1 3 79 10 5692
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 21 10 8 4 0 4 78 12 150
2018 Bisexual 53 20 7 1 13 0 6 78 15 77
2018 Other 38 22 11 9 14 0 6 63 24 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 21 11 5 10 3 5 72 16 1154

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 Heterosexual 48 20 14 7 9 1 1 69 16 5702
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 23 17 11 12 2 0 59 24 150
2018 Bisexual 38 12 18 15 12 0 5 53 28 77
2018 Other 21 15 11 11 41 0 1 37 52 36
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 19 15 9 15 2 3 59 25 1156

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 Heterosexual 38 32 16 7 6 0 1 70 13 5704
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 39 15 8 7 0 2 68 16 149
2018 Bisexual 26 38 15 10 11 0 0 64 21 78
2018 Other 31 35 12 6 16 0 0 66 22 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 34 18 8 8 0 1 67 15 1156

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 Heterosexual 38 25 16 9 11 0 1 64 20 5686
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 18 17 12 16 0 2 54 29 150
2018 Bisexual 28 15 20 14 23 0 0 43 37 77
2018 Other 18 16 4 17 45 0 0 34 62 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 22 18 10 20 0 1 51 31 1155

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 Heterosexual 48 15 8 3 2 0 24 82 7 5650
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 13 6 3 4 0 35 81 10 148
2018 Bisexual 39 11 3 6 11 0 31 73 23 78
2018 Other 56 7 4 3 4 0 26 84 10 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 14 7 3 2 1 29 83 7 1145

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 Heterosexual 56 23 10 3 2 0 5 84 5 5671
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 15 11 2 1 1 12 84 3 149
2018 Bisexual 49 18 15 3 10 0 5 71 13 78
2018 Other 68 16 9 2 4 0 1 85 6 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 24 11 4 4 1 8 79 9 1150

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 Heterosexual 66 16 6 3 5 0 3 85 8 5690
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 13 6 4 6 0 10 83 10 149
2018 Bisexual 71 4 8 3 9 1 4 79 13 78
2018 Other 59 18 6 0 10 0 6 82 11 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 18 9 3 6 1 7 80 11 1159

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 Heterosexual 47 30 14 5 3 0 1 78 7 5674
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 31 14 4 4 0 6 77 8 150
2018 Bisexual 38 29 24 0 9 0 0 67 9 78
2018 Other 47 33 12 0 4 0 4 83 5 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 30 13 4 3 1 4 80 7 1151

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 Heterosexual 8 25 38 19 10 0 0 33 29 5719
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 24 37 19 14 1 0 30 33 151
2018 Bisexual 6 13 44 25 12 0 0 19 37 77
2018 Other 6 16 32 29 17 0 0 22 47 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 19 35 24 16 0 0 24 40 1162

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 Heterosexual 16 26 38 15 6 0 0 20 42 5682
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 22 34 17 5 0 0 22 44 151
2018 Bisexual 29 31 29 10 2 0 0 11 60 75
2018 Other 19 36 24 11 10 0 0 21 55 37
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 29 33 10 4 0 0 14 53 1150
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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 Heterosexual 18 23 24 14 19 1 0 18 82 5724
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 11 25 14 25 1 0 24 76 152
2018 Bisexual 15 26 20 13 25 1 0 15 85 78
2018 Other 21 33 16 14 16 0 0 21 79 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 22 25 14 21 2 0 16 84 1158

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 Heterosexual 31 4574
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 121
2018 Bisexual 37 65
2018 Other 29 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 946

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 Heterosexual 44 4574
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 121
2018 Bisexual 42 65
2018 Other 39 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 946

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 Heterosexual 20 4574
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 121
2018 Bisexual 26 65
2018 Other 23 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 946

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 Heterosexual 55 4574
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 121
2018 Bisexual 50 65
2018 Other 71 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 946

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 Heterosexual 9 4574
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 121
2018 Bisexual 11 65
2018 Other 13 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 946

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 Heterosexual 50 4575
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 121
2018 Bisexual 53 65
2018 Other 46 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 946

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 4574
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 121
2018 Bisexual 39 65
2018 Other 25 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 946

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 Heterosexual 7 32 18 13 4 26 4345
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 24 21 10 3 37 117
2018 Bisexual 1 34 24 8 5 29 61
2018 Other 21 15 25 19 0 20 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 29 17 12 5 30 865

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 4548
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 80 120
2018 Bisexual 17 83 65
2018 Other 21 79 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 77 942

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 Heterosexual 28 15 16 13 23 1 6 45 38 5701
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 14 16 12 27 0 3 43 40 152
2018 Bisexual 28 5 8 16 34 1 8 36 55 78
2018 Other 17 15 9 18 35 5 1 35 56 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 11 13 14 34 1 6 34 52 1161

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 Heterosexual 5 16 17 18 35 2 6 23 58 4563
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 11 13 20 44 1 4 19 67 121
2018 Bisexual 9 11 17 9 44 2 8 22 59 65
2018 Other 5 14 25 13 43 0 0 19 56 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 13 17 12 46 2 7 18 64 944

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 Heterosexual 2 9 15 17 50 2 5 12 72 4566
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 8 7 9 71 1 1 11 82 121
2018 Bisexual 0 1 12 16 64 1 5 1 86 65
2018 Other 2 14 21 13 43 0 6 17 60 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 1 7 12 14 60 2 4 8 79 944
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