2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Fisheries and Oceans 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 38 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 36 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 135
2018 Bisexual 38 41 15 5 2 0 0 79 6 98
2018 Other 32 40 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 45 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 1153

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 30 41 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 5267
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 35 17 10 5 0 0 67 15 137
2018 Bisexual 34 37 13 10 7 0 0 71 16 98
2018 Other 21 45 9 14 6 5 0 69 21 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 15 14 11 0 0 60 25 1158

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 55 34 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 5247
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 30 12 6 1 0 0 81 6 136
2018 Bisexual 47 42 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 99
2018 Other 38 43 8 9 2 0 0 82 11 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 36 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 1150

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 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 45 9 7 2 1 0 82 9 137
2018 Bisexual 41 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 99
2018 Other 36 33 19 6 7 0 0 69 12 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 42 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 1160

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 36 36 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 31 17 10 4 2 1 68 14 138
2018 Bisexual 34 39 6 13 7 0 0 74 20 98
2018 Other 29 27 14 21 3 5 0 59 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 34 18 12 7 1 0 62 20 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 33 38 16 8 4 0 0 71 13 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 39 15 11 1 2 0 72 12 137
2018 Bisexual 30 41 8 14 7 0 0 71 21 100
2018 Other 21 31 16 22 7 4 0 54 29 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 34 19 14 7 1 0 59 21 1147

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 36 29 18 9 5 3 1 67 15 5278
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 23 17 12 4 10 2 62 19 138
2018 Bisexual 29 23 28 8 8 2 2 54 16 100
2018 Other 29 30 20 6 14 2 0 60 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 29 17 12 10 5 1 58 24 1156
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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 46 32 11 6 3 1 0 79 9 5242
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 27 9 6 4 2 1 81 10 135
2018 Bisexual 51 23 12 6 8 0 0 75 13 98
2018 Other 47 21 17 5 6 4 0 71 11 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 30 13 8 6 2 1 71 15 1139

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 41 35 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 5230
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 32 10 7 2 1 2 80 9 136
2018 Bisexual 41 35 8 6 8 2 0 77 15 97
2018 Other 35 39 7 12 6 2 0 75 18 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 34 11 11 8 1 1 70 19 1141

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 49 30 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 5246
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 136
2018 Bisexual 45 28 12 6 7 2 0 75 13 98
2018 Other 39 34 9 3 13 2 0 74 17 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 28 15 8 7 1 0 69 16 1144

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 28 34 17 9 6 5 0 66 16 5267
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 36 15 6 4 10 0 72 11 137
2018 Bisexual 37 23 14 10 11 5 0 63 22 98
2018 Other 28 25 25 9 12 0 0 53 21 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 20 10 10 7 0 57 22 1157

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 24 34 18 14 9 2 0 59 23 5257
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 24 7 9 3 1 59 17 138
2018 Bisexual 32 27 17 12 9 2 0 60 22 99
2018 Other 23 29 15 16 17 0 0 52 34 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 20 16 14 3 0 48 31 1158

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 16 30 20 18 12 4 0 48 30 5251
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 28 18 21 9 5 0 50 32 137
2018 Bisexual 16 34 20 11 17 1 0 50 29 98
2018 Other 19 25 17 12 24 2 0 46 37 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 25 21 21 16 5 0 39 39 1153

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 14 31 19 20 13 2 0 46 34 5266
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 31 21 18 12 2 0 48 30 138
2018 Bisexual 13 28 18 20 21 1 0 41 41 99
2018 Other 14 35 16 17 16 2 0 50 33 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 24 20 23 19 3 0 36 44 1154
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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 25 38 17 12 8 0 0 63 19 5258
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 34 19 11 4 2 0 65 15 137
2018 Bisexual 18 50 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 99
2018 Other 11 36 19 16 9 5 5 52 27 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 32 18 16 13 1 0 53 29 1154

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 29 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 5263
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 42 16 8 5 1 0 70 13 136
2018 Bisexual 23 52 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 99
2018 Other 29 42 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 40 18 13 7 0 0 63 20 1160

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 13 25 20 16 13 11 2 43 33 5253
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 19 19 15 9 20 3 44 31 137
2018 Bisexual 12 21 18 11 21 14 2 40 38 99
2018 Other 10 20 12 24 20 13 0 35 51 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 21 20 18 17 12 3 36 41 1153

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 37 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 5245
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 28 18 7 4 1 0 71 11 136
2018 Bisexual 46 30 10 5 7 2 0 77 12 98
2018 Other 35 35 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 34 14 10 7 1 1 69 18 1144

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 20 36 18 14 5 3 4 60 21 1656
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 30 16 11 5 16 4 61 19 39
2018 Bisexual 9 26 36 11 9 3 6 38 22 25
2018 Other 7 56 15 7 15 0 0 63 22 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 32 23 14 10 2 4 49 26 360

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 25 48 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 5263
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 39 10 17 3 1 1 70 20 137
2018 Bisexual 29 33 8 23 7 0 0 63 29 99
2018 Other 26 37 7 14 13 2 0 64 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 45 12 16 8 0 0 64 24 1158

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 48 38 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 5263
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 40 14 4 3 0 0 79 8 136
2018 Bisexual 41 45 10 4 1 0 0 85 4 99
2018 Other 37 39 6 14 4 0 0 76 18 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1156

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 51 38 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 5241
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 137
2018 Bisexual 46 44 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 97
2018 Other 49 31 5 11 4 0 0 80 14 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 39 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1148

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 20 37 18 15 8 2 0 58 24 5269
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 30 19 14 9 5 0 57 24 138
2018 Bisexual 22 38 17 13 9 1 0 61 22 99
2018 Other 12 38 19 14 16 2 0 50 30 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 19 16 15 2 0 48 32 1159

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 24 35 15 13 11 2 1 60 25 5272
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 28 17 15 14 2 2 53 30 138
2018 Bisexual 22 35 13 18 9 0 3 59 28 100
2018 Other 25 28 9 15 23 0 0 53 39 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 16 17 18 2 1 47 36 1156

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 30 42 13 9 5 0 0 73 15 5252
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 38 19 7 7 1 0 67 14 137
2018 Bisexual 22 42 17 11 7 0 1 64 19 99
2018 Other 23 37 24 9 7 0 0 60 15 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 41 15 13 9 1 0 63 23 1152

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 35 38 15 7 4 0 0 74 12 5246
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 44 14 10 2 1 0 74 12 137
2018 Bisexual 34 39 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 99
2018 Other 35 40 11 8 7 0 0 75 14 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 16 10 8 1 0 65 19 1153

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 30 39 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 33 23 8 4 1 1 65 12 137
2018 Bisexual 28 48 10 6 8 0 0 76 15 99
2018 Other 19 34 28 17 2 0 0 53 19 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 36 18 14 8 1 0 60 22 1157

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 21 40 22 10 4 3 0 63 14 5287
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 30 28 9 5 7 0 56 14 137
2018 Bisexual 11 41 32 14 2 0 0 53 16 100
2018 Other 16 38 22 10 10 5 0 56 21 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 36 24 13 9 3 0 53 23 1158

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 37 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 5263
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 29 20 10 2 1 0 68 12 136
2018 Bisexual 38 34 7 12 6 0 2 74 19 99
2018 Other 25 21 25 13 15 0 0 47 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 35 13 12 8 1 0 66 20 1156

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 33 34 18 9 5 0 1 68 14 5275
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 37 16 5 5 1 2 73 10 136
2018 Bisexual 41 31 13 7 8 1 0 72 15 99
2018 Other 44 27 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 22 11 10 0 2 57 21 1155

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 23 46 31 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 43 31 137
2018 Bisexual 26 36 38 97
2018 Other 28 30 42 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 36 38 1151

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 23 38 19 8 7 5 1254
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 35 19 11 12 2 37
2018 Bisexual 4 21 14 27 31 3 27
2018 Other 6 19 18 49 0 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 24 13 3 9 296
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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 43 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 5270
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 34 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 137
2018 Bisexual 49 31 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 99
2018 Other 41 33 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 42 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 1158

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 20 45 19 11 4 1 0 65 16 5269
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 44 14 13 6 1 1 66 20 138
2018 Bisexual 24 38 24 10 4 0 0 62 15 100
2018 Other 23 41 11 10 15 0 0 63 25 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 39 23 14 7 1 0 56 21 1155

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 9 24 39 18 7 1 1 26 34 5257
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 20 37 18 8 1 5 28 32 135
2018 Bisexual 8 14 44 22 12 1 0 34 22 99
2018 Other 3 25 45 13 14 0 0 27 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 27 38 17 4 1 1 22 39 1155

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 11 22 31 22 11 2 1 34 34 5240
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 24 25 27 14 2 1 42 33 135
2018 Bisexual 12 17 32 17 19 2 1 37 30 99
2018 Other 9 32 26 17 12 0 4 30 42 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 24 31 17 9 3 1 28 40 1149

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 17 28 30 15 7 2 2 23 46 5241
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 30 23 16 6 1 3 23 53 135
2018 Bisexual 17 17 29 23 9 3 1 34 36 99
2018 Other 21 16 38 7 15 4 0 22 38 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 24 31 13 5 2 2 19 49 1154

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 6 15 33 29 13 1 2 43 23 5226
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 15 31 29 10 1 5 42 26 134
2018 Bisexual 8 13 24 35 19 1 2 55 21 98
2018 Other 13 10 34 15 24 0 4 41 24 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 18 34 23 10 2 3 35 30 1148

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 15 22 29 20 10 2 2 31 39 5250
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 18 34 25 8 2 5 36 28 135
2018 Bisexual 13 11 34 26 14 2 0 41 25 99
2018 Other 20 27 27 11 9 2 4 21 50 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 25 15 7 3 2 23 50 1153

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 14 22 27 20 12 2 2 34 38 5239
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 15 31 22 14 1 6 39 28 134
2018 Bisexual 12 22 30 16 16 2 2 33 36 98
2018 Other 19 28 21 17 11 4 0 30 48 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 23 26 18 10 3 3 30 43 1150

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 16 25 32 15 8 2 2 24 43 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 25 30 20 7 1 3 28 41 135
2018 Bisexual 14 31 28 16 8 2 1 24 46 97
2018 Other 18 20 25 11 12 9 4 27 44 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 25 30 12 6 3 2 19 49 1152

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 40 35 9 10 6 1 0 75 15 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 33 5 12 6 1 0 76 19 137
2018 Bisexual 37 30 7 12 9 1 4 70 23 99
2018 Other 19 34 15 21 6 0 5 56 28 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 33 10 13 10 1 1 66 24 1152

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 44 39 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 5255
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 44 1 11 2 0 0 87 12 137
2018 Bisexual 42 38 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 99
2018 Other 33 45 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 38 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1151

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 38 43 11 5 2 1 0 81 7 5256
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 38 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 137
2018 Bisexual 37 38 13 4 6 2 0 76 11 100
2018 Other 33 40 18 6 2 0 0 73 8 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 42 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 1154

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 36 39 16 4 2 3 0 78 5 5274
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 37 15 6 5 2 0 73 11 137
2018 Bisexual 32 32 19 9 4 2 1 67 13 100
2018 Other 28 33 20 8 7 0 5 64 15 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 21 6 4 4 2 68 10 1152

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 35 43 13 5 2 1 0 79 7 5272
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 40 14 6 4 1 0 75 10 138
2018 Bisexual 31 39 16 9 2 2 1 72 12 99
2018 Other 23 37 22 7 7 0 5 63 14 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 19 9 4 3 1 66 14 1153

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 43 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 5266
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 38 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 138
2018 Bisexual 47 29 3 14 6 1 0 77 20 100
2018 Other 33 30 20 17 0 0 0 63 17 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 38 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 1154

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 21 38 17 10 7 4 2 63 19 5261
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 34 18 13 6 8 2 58 22 137
2018 Bisexual 17 40 12 13 10 4 4 62 25 99
2018 Other 21 27 30 8 10 6 0 50 18 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 31 22 12 12 5 3 50 26 1154

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 30 40 13 10 4 2 1 72 14 5275
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 43 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 138
2018 Bisexual 21 38 11 14 9 6 0 63 25 100
2018 Other 27 30 19 9 16 0 0 57 24 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 14 13 7 2 0 65 20 1157

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 28 41 18 8 4 1 0 70 12 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 41 17 9 5 2 0 68 15 137
2018 Bisexual 24 39 19 10 7 1 0 63 17 100
2018 Other 24 40 16 8 12 0 0 64 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 38 22 12 6 1 0 60 18 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 19 29 19 14 11 6 1 53 26 5270
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 25 14 18 12 7 3 52 33 138
2018 Bisexual 18 27 16 8 23 8 0 49 33 100
2018 Other 15 34 15 15 17 4 0 51 33 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 19 18 18 6 2 41 38 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 14 86 5279
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 84 138
2018 Bisexual 14 86 100
2018 Other 24 76 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 1157

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 703
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 195

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 699
2018 Gay or lesbian 74 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 196

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 693
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 194

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 1 693
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 22
2018 Bisexual 0 15

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 693
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 194

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 11 695
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 194

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 194

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 197

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 198

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 198

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 697
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 196

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 689
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 197

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 699
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 197

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 699
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 196

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 689
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 22
2018 Bisexual 0 15

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 691
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 196

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 692
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 196

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 197

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 693
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 196

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 690
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 196

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 52 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 196

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 33 694
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 196

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 8 690
2018 Bisexual 35 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 197

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 14 694
2018 Bisexual 35 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 197

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 11 691
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 197

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 5 691
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 197

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 21 692
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 197

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 690
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 196

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 29 695
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 197

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 12 659
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 188

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 23 656
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 188

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 8 656
2018 Bisexual 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 188

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 9 656
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 188

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 11 656
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 188

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 11 657
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 188

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 11 656
2018 Bisexual 36 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 188

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 10 658
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 188

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 8 657
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 188

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 25 660
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 188

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 6 655
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 188

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 41 663
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 188

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 1 656
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17

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 57 663
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 189

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 2 658
2018 Bisexual 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 188

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 12 656
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 189

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 16 23 22 8 7 20 4 51 20 5260
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 19 20 6 8 29 3 50 21 138
2018 Bisexual 9 10 21 8 12 33 7 31 34 100
2018 Other 15 22 13 33 4 11 2 42 43 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 24 10 10 21 4 40 27 1157

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 29 37 17 7 4 6 1 70 12 5256
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 40 11 7 6 9 0 74 14 138
2018 Bisexual 23 29 20 9 8 10 2 59 19 100
2018 Other 16 36 24 12 10 2 0 54 22 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 24 8 7 8 0 57 17 1156

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 6 94 5272
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 94 138
2018 Bisexual 12 88 98
2018 Other 24 76 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 1159

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 93

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 71 290
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 95

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 92

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 2 285
2018 Bisexual 0 11

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92

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 11 285
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 92

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 286
2018 Bisexual 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 92

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 286
2018 Bisexual 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 92

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 93

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 287
2018 Bisexual 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 92

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 286

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 92

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 289
2018 Bisexual 53 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 93

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 Bisexual 0 11

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 94

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 288
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 93

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 Bisexual 0 11

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 92

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Bisexual 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 92

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 289
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 92

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 32 290
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 93

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 19 288
2018 Bisexual 48 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 93

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 8 288
2018 Bisexual 0 11

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 15 289
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 94

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 5 286
2018 Bisexual 0 11

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 5 286
2018 Bisexual 0 11

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 9 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 93

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 286
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 92

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 47 288
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 93

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 5 272

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 21 271
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 88

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 3 271
2018 Bisexual 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 88

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 3 272
2018 Bisexual 0 11

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 4 271
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 88

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 4 271

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 8 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 88

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 10 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 88

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 10 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 88

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 21 273
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 88

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 7 272
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 89

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 42 276
2018 Bisexual 54 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 88

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 1 271

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 62 275
2018 Bisexual 38 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 91

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 2 271
2018 Bisexual 0 11

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 15 271
2018 Bisexual 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 88

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 18 22 25 4 3 24 4 56 9 5265
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 23 19 2 4 34 1 61 9 138
2018 Bisexual 11 15 17 8 9 33 6 44 28 98
2018 Other 16 22 26 15 6 14 2 45 24 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 30 5 5 27 4 43 14 1155

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 30 36 18 4 2 9 1 72 7 5250
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 41 11 3 4 12 0 78 9 138
2018 Bisexual 27 37 13 6 7 8 2 71 14 99
2018 Other 21 30 38 5 4 2 0 52 9 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 25 6 4 11 1 60 12 1148
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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 54 26 11 4 3 1 0 81 7 5242
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 36 8 2 3 1 0 86 6 136
2018 Bisexual 53 32 10 2 3 2 0 86 4 98
2018 Other 48 32 7 2 11 0 0 80 13 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 27 12 4 6 3 0 77 10 1142

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 28 41 16 9 4 2 0 70 14 5264
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 41 14 6 6 2 0 74 12 138
2018 Bisexual 22 47 15 7 6 2 0 71 14 100
2018 Other 17 46 15 20 0 2 0 64 20 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 40 17 9 7 3 0 65 17 1157

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 22 39 18 13 6 1 0 62 19 5273
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 44 12 12 10 4 0 66 22 138
2018 Bisexual 18 41 14 12 14 2 0 59 27 100
2018 Other 15 19 34 21 10 0 0 34 32 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 21 15 12 2 0 50 28 1159

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 11 19 23 19 28 0 1 30 47 5276
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 13 23 17 28 0 1 33 45 138
2018 Bisexual 13 13 19 17 38 0 0 26 55 99
2018 Other 3 33 21 7 35 0 0 37 42 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 23 19 29 1 0 28 48 1159

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 18 29 28 15 9 0 0 47 24 5267
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 37 25 14 7 0 1 53 22 138
2018 Bisexual 15 37 25 14 9 0 0 52 23 99
2018 Other 13 17 47 16 7 0 0 30 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 25 29 17 14 0 0 40 31 1155

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 27 32 24 10 6 1 1 60 16 5257
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 28 21 9 8 1 2 61 17 138
2018 Bisexual 34 30 17 14 3 0 1 65 18 98
2018 Other 31 32 23 6 7 0 0 63 13 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 23 15 9 1 2 52 24 1147

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 21 26 23 15 13 1 1 48 28 5259
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 26 25 13 10 0 2 51 24 136
2018 Bisexual 19 30 27 15 7 2 0 50 23 99
2018 Other 23 21 25 23 8 0 0 44 31 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 23 24 18 18 1 1 39 37 1156

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 40 28 17 7 5 0 2 71 12 5266
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 27 15 5 5 1 3 75 10 138
2018 Bisexual 35 27 20 8 7 3 0 64 15 98
2018 Other 51 14 21 3 8 0 2 66 12 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 24 17 11 8 1 3 63 20 1150

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 24 28 24 13 10 0 1 53 23 5268
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 23 24 12 7 1 4 55 19 138
2018 Bisexual 18 22 26 17 15 0 2 41 33 99
2018 Other 32 19 22 7 18 2 0 52 25 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 26 23 16 14 1 1 47 30 1157

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 26 37 23 9 4 1 1 64 13 5258
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 27 9 3 0 1 61 12 137
2018 Bisexual 25 36 23 10 6 1 0 61 16 99
2018 Other 24 32 18 14 9 0 4 58 23 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 33 27 14 6 1 1 53 20 1158

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 22 35 25 11 6 1 1 58 17 5261
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 36 17 10 10 1 1 63 20 136
2018 Bisexual 26 35 20 10 9 1 0 61 19 99
2018 Other 33 22 20 12 13 0 0 54 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 34 25 13 8 1 1 52 22 1157

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 29 34 22 10 5 0 1 64 14 5258
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 27 21 9 9 0 0 62 18 135
2018 Bisexual 27 31 24 8 9 1 0 58 17 100
2018 Other 41 18 11 12 14 0 5 61 27 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 34 21 14 7 1 1 57 22 1156

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 29 33 22 10 4 0 1 63 14 5244
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 32 15 11 6 0 1 68 17 135
2018 Bisexual 25 39 21 7 7 1 0 65 14 100
2018 Other 38 21 20 10 3 5 2 64 14 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 30 22 11 7 1 1 59 19 1154

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 49 27 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 5251
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 21 17 8 1 0 1 75 8 136
2018 Bisexual 38 30 21 7 4 1 0 68 11 100
2018 Other 54 24 11 2 8 0 2 79 10 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 25 15 8 7 0 1 71 14 1152

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 68 18 6 2 1 1 4 90 4 5243
2018 Gay or lesbian 70 19 4 2 1 0 4 93 3 136
2018 Bisexual 66 19 10 0 2 2 2 87 2 100
2018 Other 76 4 7 0 6 4 3 86 6 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 14 7 3 2 2 4 87 6 1153

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 69 15 7 3 3 1 2 87 6 5250
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 18 7 6 1 1 1 85 7 137
2018 Bisexual 69 18 5 5 1 1 1 89 6 100
2018 Other 61 18 2 12 7 0 0 79 19 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 17 9 5 4 1 2 82 9 1155

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 50 30 13 4 2 0 1 80 7 5277
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 26 18 1 4 0 1 76 6 138
2018 Bisexual 39 43 11 4 2 1 0 83 7 100
2018 Other 52 38 2 5 2 0 2 92 7 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 31 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 1160

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 54 24 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 5268
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 21 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 137
2018 Bisexual 39 35 13 6 6 1 0 75 12 100
2018 Other 64 10 2 16 8 0 0 74 24 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 26 12 8 7 1 1 72 15 1154

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 53 17 7 2 1 0 19 87 4 5246
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 12 5 1 2 0 22 89 4 136
2018 Bisexual 50 15 3 4 1 1 25 87 8 99
2018 Other 67 7 11 0 0 0 16 87 0 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 15 7 3 2 0 25 85 6 1154

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 61 23 8 2 1 1 4 88 3 5264
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 25 6 1 2 0 2 91 3 134
2018 Bisexual 56 31 8 3 0 1 2 90 3 99
2018 Other 57 15 13 4 5 0 7 77 9 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 23 9 3 2 1 5 85 5 1156

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 65 16 7 5 5 0 2 83 10 5276
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 15 9 3 7 1 5 80 11 138
2018 Bisexual 50 21 9 3 16 1 0 71 20 100
2018 Other 63 17 0 5 14 2 0 81 19 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 16 9 4 5 1 4 81 10 1157

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 48 31 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 5264
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 25 23 5 2 0 2 69 7 136
2018 Bisexual 34 33 20 9 3 1 0 68 12 100
2018 Other 58 26 10 5 0 0 1 85 5 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 33 13 5 3 0 2 79 8 1156

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 13 34 35 13 4 0 0 47 17 5288
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 31 44 8 4 0 0 44 12 138
2018 Bisexual 13 29 42 10 6 0 0 42 16 100
2018 Other 15 15 52 13 6 0 0 29 18 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 29 36 16 9 1 0 38 25 1161

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 7 17 38 25 12 0 0 37 24 5249
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 14 33 31 13 0 0 44 23 137
2018 Bisexual 10 15 38 22 15 0 0 37 25 98
2018 Other 10 19 39 21 11 0 0 32 29 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 18 40 20 7 1 0 27 32 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 16 24 25 17 16 2 0 16 84 5277
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 22 26 14 11 3 0 24 76 137
2018 Bisexual 15 18 23 19 16 5 4 16 84 100
2018 Other 21 22 21 16 21 0 0 21 79 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 23 28 17 17 2 1 14 86 1157

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 32 4207
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 101
2018 Bisexual 37 78
2018 Other 31 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 964

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 45 4220
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 100
2018 Bisexual 57 78
2018 Other 39 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 965

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 26 4196
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 100
2018 Bisexual 42 78
2018 Other 20 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 963

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 59 4236
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 101
2018 Bisexual 57 78
2018 Other 61 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 967

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 6 4180
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 100
2018 Bisexual 7 78
2018 Other 0 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 961

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 37 4201
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 100
2018 Bisexual 39 78
2018 Other 38 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 965

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 4198
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 101
2018 Bisexual 31 78
2018 Other 37 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 963

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 3 30 19 13 5 29 4095
2018 Gay or lesbian 1 31 27 10 8 24 95
2018 Bisexual 1 32 22 12 4 29 76
2018 Other 7 27 25 9 0 31 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 26 18 13 7 33 913

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 76 4234
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 82 100
2018 Bisexual 27 73 78
2018 Other 15 85 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79 964

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 36 18 16 11 12 2 6 59 24 5280
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 14 20 11 6 4 7 60 18 137
2018 Bisexual 24 18 23 13 12 0 10 47 28 100
2018 Other 36 15 22 9 16 0 2 52 26 42
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 18 17 14 14 2 8 50 30 1157

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 10 24 19 20 22 2 3 35 45 4238
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 25 16 27 18 1 4 35 47 101
2018 Bisexual 10 22 12 24 29 1 2 32 55 77
2018 Other 9 23 33 12 21 2 0 32 34 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 22 20 20 26 1 2 31 48 969

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 4 13 15 21 41 1 3 18 66 4246
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 7 13 22 49 3 5 10 77 100
2018 Bisexual 7 9 9 29 43 2 2 16 74 78
2018 Other 3 16 20 30 29 0 2 19 60 31
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 10 16 20 48 2 2 13 70 968
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