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

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 Other 38 41 6 9 6 0 0 78 16 32
2017 Other 41 18 20 11 10 0 0 59 21 13
2014 Other 31 43 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2011 Other 31 45 7 7 7 0 3 79 14 29
2008 Other 33 39 10 8 10 0 0 71 18 49

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 28 31 22 6 13 0 0 59 19 32
2017 Other 31 12 6 35 16 0 0 44 51 13

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 61 23 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 31
2017 Other 49 21 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 13
2014 Other 49 46 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2011 Other 66 21 7 0 3 0 3 89 4 29

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 Other 53 25 9 0 13 0 0 78 13 32
2017 Other 47 18 10 10 15 0 0 65 25 13
2014 Other 43 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2011 Other 41 31 7 14 3 0 3 75 18 29
2008 Other 43 37 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 49

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 Other 35 23 19 16 6 0 0 58 23 31
2017 Other 26 6 22 21 26 0 0 31 46 13
2014 Other 23 33 18 13 13 0 0 56 26 15
2011 Other 34 24 21 10 3 3 3 63 15 29

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 34 19 22 19 6 0 0 53 25 32
2017 Other 26 6 16 27 26 0 0 31 53 13
2014 Other 16 34 31 7 13 0 0 49 20 15
2011 Other 31 24 17 17 7 0 3 57 25 29
2008 Other 39 35 8 6 10 2 0 75 17 49

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 34 13 22 19 13 0 0 47 31 32
2017 Other 26 0 6 38 31 0 0 26 69 13
2014 Other 18 7 34 14 15 13 0 29 32 14
2011 Other 28 28 14 7 21 0 3 57 29 29
2008 Other 24 20 20 14 6 12 2 52 24 49
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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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 44 28 16 6 6 0 0 72 13 32
2017 Other 47 25 6 11 11 0 0 71 22 12
2014 Other 5 60 5 24 0 6 0 69 25 15
2011 Other 43 18 14 7 14 0 4 63 22 28
2008 Other 47 22 10 10 8 0 2 71 19 49

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 44 16 13 16 13 0 0 59 28 32
2017 Other 38 36 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 13
2014 Other 5 57 20 6 12 0 0 62 18 15
2011 Other 28 34 7 17 10 0 3 64 29 29
2008 Other 39 33 8 6 14 0 0 71 20 49

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 41 28 9 9 13 0 0 69 22 32
2017 Other 48 7 6 20 20 0 0 54 40 13
2014 Other 5 47 36 12 0 0 0 52 12 15

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 25 25 19 9 13 6 3 55 24 32
2017 Other 26 10 27 17 21 0 0 36 37 13
2014 Other 17 19 30 6 15 7 7 41 24 15
2011 Other 17 34 14 14 10 7 3 58 27 29

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 16 28 19 13 3 3 37 33 32
2017 Other 20 16 16 22 26 0 0 36 49 13
2014 Other 11 20 48 0 15 0 7 33 16 15
2011 Other 21 31 17 7 17 3 3 56 26 29
2008 Other 27 24 12 18 12 6 0 54 33 49

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 13 19 31 16 16 3 3 33 33 32
2017 Other 20 6 16 32 26 0 0 26 59 13
2014 Other 6 14 28 20 20 5 7 23 45 15
2011 Other 14 28 28 7 17 3 3 44 26 29
2008 Other 8 41 10 18 12 10 0 55 34 49

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 25 19 19 13 19 3 3 47 33 32
2017 Other 20 17 16 20 21 6 0 40 44 13
2014 Other 6 31 17 20 9 5 13 45 34 15
2011 Other 10 31 17 21 14 3 3 44 37 29
2008 Other 18 31 10 18 10 12 0 56 33 49
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 25 25 22 3 22 3 0 52 26 32
2017 Other 37 7 0 46 10 0 0 44 56 13
2014 Other 18 36 26 7 12 0 0 55 19 15
2011 Other 17 31 21 17 10 0 3 50 29 29

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 47 31 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 32
2017 Other 21 53 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 13

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 9 31 25 13 9 9 3 46 25 32
2017 Other 10 12 27 26 15 10 0 25 45 13
2014 Other 0 38 18 26 13 5 0 40 41 15

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 34 28 19 9 9 0 0 63 19 32
2017 Other 42 32 16 0 10 0 0 74 10 13
2014 Other 0 65 11 7 12 5 0 68 20 15
2011 Other 25 29 14 18 11 0 4 56 30 28
2008 Other 37 31 4 18 10 0 0 67 29 49

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 31 31 9 16 13 0 0 63 28 32
2017 Other 6 46 6 26 17 0 0 52 43 13
2014 Other 11 35 20 12 22 0 0 45 34 15
2011 Other 24 45 7 17 3 0 3 71 21 29
2008 Other 37 37 10 14 0 0 2 75 15 49

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 53 22 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 32
2017 Other 47 36 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 13
2014 Other 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2011 Other 52 31 0 3 10 0 3 86 14 29
2008 Other 27 43 12 12 4 0 2 71 17 49

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 53 31 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 32
2017 Other 41 43 6 0 10 0 0 84 10 13
2014 Other 47 40 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2011 Other 48 34 0 7 7 0 3 86 14 29
2008 Other 24 49 8 12 6 0 0 73 18 49

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 Other 23 45 16 3 10 3 0 70 13 31
2017 Other 10 33 10 21 20 5 0 46 44 13
2014 Other 6 37 6 31 15 5 0 45 48 15
2011 Other 21 21 7 21 21 3 7 46 46 29
2008 Other 17 38 13 10 15 4 4 59 27 48

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 10 35 10 16 23 3 3 48 41 31
2017 Other 6 27 6 10 41 10 0 37 57 13
2014 Other 0 20 26 19 24 11 0 22 49 15
2011 Other 17 17 0 7 41 0 17 42 58 29
2008 Other 6 27 12 6 18 8 22 47 35 49

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 28 50 9 3 9 0 0 78 13 32
2017 Other 31 32 10 17 10 0 0 63 27 13
2014 Other 0 45 24 15 12 5 0 47 28 15
2011 Other 31 28 10 10 17 0 3 61 29 29

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 38 41 9 3 9 0 0 78 13 32
2017 Other 37 27 10 0 26 0 0 64 26 13
2014 Other 0 53 13 11 18 5 0 56 30 15

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 44 25 9 6 13 0 3 71 19 32
2017 Other 33 21 15 6 20 0 6 57 27 13
2014 Other 5 51 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 15
2011 Other 45 17 14 14 7 0 3 64 21 29

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 39 26 13 3 0 0 58 16 31
2017 Other 26 21 17 10 26 0 0 47 36 13

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 44 25 9 3 16 0 3 71 19 32
2017 Other 41 23 10 16 10 0 0 64 26 13
2014 Other 34 36 12 0 18 0 0 70 18 15
2011 Other 45 14 21 7 7 0 7 63 15 29

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 Other 38 25 16 16 6 0 0 63 22 32
2017 Other 12 26 30 16 16 0 0 39 31 13
2014 Other 30 43 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2011 Other 48 21 10 14 3 0 3 71 18 29
2008 Other 45 22 16 6 10 0 0 67 16 49

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 Other 28 34 38 32
2017 Other 43 21 36 13
2014 Other 39 43 18 15
2011 Other 29 32 39 28
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 50 38 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 32
2017 Other 49 11 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 13
2014 Other 24 58 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2011 Other 38 45 7 0 7 0 3 86 7 29
2008 Other 35 41 14 4 6 0 0 76 10 49

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 Other 26 39 13 10 13 0 0 65 23 31
2017 Other 10 32 22 26 10 0 0 42 36 13
2014 Other 14 70 5 6 0 5 0 88 7 15
2011 Other 31 34 7 17 7 0 3 68 25 29

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 Other 19 16 32 13 19 0 0 32 35 31
2017 Other 12 55 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 12
2014 Other 13 11 46 22 0 0 7 24 26 15
2011 Other 10 24 17 24 14 3 7 42 38 29
2008 Other 12 20 33 22 10 0 2 33 33 49

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 Other 6 16 19 26 29 3 0 57 23 31
2017 Other 31 22 20 21 6 0 0 26 54 13
2014 Other 13 14 48 18 7 0 0 25 28 14
2011 Other 17 10 24 24 14 3 7 42 31 29
2008 Other 15 13 19 25 21 4 4 50 30 48

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 26 39 10 10 13 3 0 23 67 31
2017 Other 29 34 22 5 0 0 11 6 70 12
2014 Other 20 36 32 5 0 0 7 5 61 15
2011 Other 21 17 24 21 14 0 3 36 39 29
2008 Other 23 23 21 17 10 2 4 29 49 48

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 Other 13 35 19 23 10 0 0 32 48 31
2017 Other 6 34 44 5 0 0 11 6 44 12
2014 Other 0 18 13 37 12 0 19 61 23 15
2011 Other 14 10 17 21 34 0 3 57 25 29
2008 Other 13 13 23 21 27 0 4 50 26 48

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 16 23 23 16 23 0 0 39 39 31
2017 Other 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 6 72 12
2014 Other 25 40 7 23 0 5 0 24 68 15
2011 Other 17 24 17 17 21 0 3 39 43 29
2008 Other 15 17 13 19 25 2 10 50 36 48

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 13 6 35 23 19 3 0 43 20 31
2017 Other 32 17 23 12 6 11 0 20 55 12
2014 Other 25 13 13 22 15 5 7 42 43 15
2011 Other 10 3 31 24 14 7 10 46 17 29
2008 Other 4 19 23 19 19 8 8 45 28 48

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 23 35 3 13 6 0 17 45 31
2017 Other 23 38 34 0 0 5 0 0 64 12
2014 Other 19 26 31 17 0 0 7 18 49 15

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 41 19 19 13 9 0 0 59 22 32
2017 Other 38 11 10 26 16 0 0 49 41 13
2014 Other 24 38 13 18 7 0 0 62 25 15

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 47 31 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 32
2017 Other 32 11 10 31 16 0 0 43 46 13
2014 Other 17 53 18 13 0 0 0 70 13 15

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 28 44 16 6 6 0 0 72 13 32

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 44 28 13 3 9 3 0 74 13 32
2017 Other 31 33 16 0 20 0 0 64 20 13
2014 Other 29 47 12 6 0 7 0 81 7 15

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 45 26 26 0 3 0 0 71 3 31
2017 Other 36 23 16 0 16 10 0 65 17 13
2014 Other 34 42 18 0 0 7 0 81 0 15
2011 Other 32 36 14 4 11 0 4 70 15 28

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 38 31 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 32
2017 Other 42 16 6 10 26 0 0 59 36 13
2014 Other 22 67 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2011 Other 34 34 10 7 10 0 3 71 18 29
2008 Other 45 22 14 10 6 2 0 69 17 49

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 9 28 16 13 6 9 33 33 32
2017 Other 6 27 6 31 21 10 0 36 58 13
2014 Other 15 18 38 12 6 11 0 36 21 15

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 35 39 10 6 6 3 0 77 13 31
2017 Other 31 34 0 15 20 0 0 65 35 13
2014 Other 31 45 11 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2011 Other 34 28 7 7 14 3 7 69 23 29
2008 Other 20 24 22 12 8 6 6 51 23 49

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 26 42 19 6 6 0 0 68 13 31

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 Other 29 16 16 19 13 3 3 48 34 31
2017 Other 0 38 6 21 26 10 0 42 51 13
2014 Other 0 25 23 15 12 17 7 33 36 15
2011 Other 14 7 10 14 21 28 7 32 53 29

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 Other 22 78 32

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 Other 16 22 28 9 9 6 9 44 22 32
2017 Other 0 28 5 6 30 21 10 41 52 13
2014 Other 0 19 13 13 13 22 19 32 45 15

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 Other 26 35 23 0 10 6 0 66 10 31
2017 Other 7 26 16 0 36 16 0 38 42 13
2014 Other 0 22 33 13 7 18 7 29 27 15
2011 Other 31 14 24 7 17 3 3 48 26 29

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 Other 22 78 32

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 Other 25 3 44 0 6 6 16 36 8 32
2017 Other 0 17 10 11 20 21 20 30 53 13
2014 Other 0 25 32 0 0 22 20 44 0 15

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 Other 28 34 19 0 6 6 6 71 7 32
2017 Other 27 21 16 11 20 6 0 50 33 13
2014 Other 5 46 23 0 0 19 7 69 0 15
2011 Other 28 17 24 7 7 14 3 54 17 29
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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 Other 50 19 16 3 13 0 0 69 16 32
2017 Other 54 10 0 10 26 0 0 64 36 13

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 Other 34 41 9 3 9 3 0 77 13 32
2017 Other 0 44 10 21 20 6 0 46 43 13

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 Other 19 28 22 13 13 6 0 50 27 32
2017 Other 16 22 6 31 26 0 0 38 56 13

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 Other 22 22 22 13 22 0 0 44 34 32
2017 Other 20 11 11 21 20 10 7 38 49 13

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 Other 19 28 19 13 22 0 0 47 34 32
2017 Other 0 16 28 15 41 0 0 16 56 13

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 Other 19 31 19 9 19 3 0 52 29 32
2017 Other 5 6 36 18 26 10 0 12 49 13

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 Other 29 13 19 6 26 3 3 45 34 31
2017 Other 16 0 21 0 64 0 0 16 64 13

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 Other 44 22 6 9 13 0 6 70 23 32
2017 Other 43 26 0 21 10 0 0 69 31 13

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 Other 34 16 19 13 19 0 0 50 31 32
2017 Other 6 46 17 21 10 0 0 52 31 13

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 Other 23 26 26 13 6 0 6 52 21 31
2017 Other 26 21 5 10 31 0 7 50 44 13

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 Other 19 26 26 6 13 0 10 50 21 31
2017 Other 6 15 18 30 31 0 0 21 62 13

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 Other 26 26 16 13 13 0 6 55 28 31
2017 Other 21 26 16 17 20 0 0 48 37 13

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 Other 35 26 10 13 13 0 3 63 27 31
2017 Other 11 11 30 12 36 0 0 22 48 13

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 Other 45 19 3 6 16 0 10 71 25 31
2017 Other 21 42 26 0 10 0 0 64 10 13

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 Other 58 10 3 6 10 6 6 78 19 31

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 Other 58 13 10 13 0 3 3 76 14 31
2017 Other 59 0 6 0 36 0 0 59 36 13

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 Other 52 32 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 31
2017 Other 38 27 10 10 16 0 0 64 26 13

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 Other 45 6 19 16 13 0 0 52 29 31
2017 Other 38 16 11 15 20 0 0 54 35 13

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 Other 58 13 13 0 0 0 16 85 0 31
2017 Other 33 21 6 10 20 0 11 60 34 13

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 Other 80 7 3 3 0 0 7 93 4 30
2017 Other 35 38 0 6 21 0 0 73 27 12

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 Other 48 19 10 6 6 0 10 75 14 31
2017 Other 39 25 0 10 20 0 6 68 32 13

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 Other 61 16 6 13 0 0 3 80 13 31
2017 Other 53 32 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 13

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 Other 19 25 22 25 9 0 0 44 34 32
2017 Other 0 31 12 41 16 0 0 31 57 13

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 Other 17 24 21 28 10 0 0 38 41 29
2017 Other 16 46 12 26 0 0 0 26 62 13
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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 Other 25 6 34 25 3 6 0 27 73 32
2017 Other 32 22 20 10 0 16 0 38 62 13

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 Other 27 22

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 Other 50 22

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 Other 9 22

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 Other 23 22

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 Other 0 22

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 Other 41 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 22

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 Other 5 40 5 25 0 25 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 64 22

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 Other 25 25 13 16 6 3 13 59 26 32

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 Other 9 18 23 23 14 0 14 32 42 22

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 Other 5 14 9 14 45 0 14 21 68 22
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