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

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 43 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 1452
2018 Female gender 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 2799
2018 Gender diverse 9 42 24 5 20 0 0 51 25 16
2017 Male gender 33 43 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 1944
2017 Female gender 35 43 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 3940
2017 Gender diverse 17 34 9 24 16 0 0 51 40 12
2014 Male gender 27 44 12 10 7 0 0 72 17 2224
2014 Female gender 31 45 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 4322
2011 Male gender 32 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 2358
2011 Female gender 36 40 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 4496
2008 Male gender 35 40 12 7 5 0 0 75 13 2199
2008 Female gender 38 39 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4434

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at 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
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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 Male gender 36 37 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 1454
2018 Female gender 35 37 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 2816
2018 Gender diverse 0 28 18 6 48 0 0 28 54 15
2017 Male gender 32 37 13 10 7 0 0 69 18 1942
2017 Female gender 31 37 12 11 9 0 0 69 20 3934
2017 Gender diverse 22 16 40 14 9 0 0 38 23 12

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
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 34 10 3 1 0 0 85 5 1446
2018 Female gender 50 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 2799
2018 Gender diverse 29 45 5 6 15 0 0 74 21 16
2017 Male gender 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 1938
2017 Female gender 52 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3933
2017 Gender diverse 44 21 27 7 0 0 0 65 7 12
2014 Male gender 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2222
2014 Female gender 61 29 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 4323
2011 Male gender 55 31 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 2368
2011 Female gender 60 30 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 4503

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 1452
2018 Female gender 40 41 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 2814
2018 Gender diverse 6 21 36 11 27 0 0 27 37 16
2017 Male gender 39 40 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 1937
2017 Female gender 41 39 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 3923
2017 Gender diverse 30 31 23 7 9 0 0 61 16 12
2014 Male gender 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 2221
2014 Female gender 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 4325
2011 Male gender 39 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2367
2011 Female gender 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4505
2008 Male gender 40 42 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2205
2008 Female gender 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 4465

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

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 Male gender 41 31 16 6 4 1 0 73 10 1451
2018 Female gender 39 34 16 6 4 1 0 73 10 2807
2018 Gender diverse 24 16 17 6 37 0 0 41 43 16
2017 Male gender 35 33 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 1942
2017 Female gender 35 34 16 8 6 1 0 69 15 3931
2017 Gender diverse 17 33 33 0 16 0 0 51 16 12
2014 Male gender 25 37 19 10 8 1 0 63 19 2221
2014 Female gender 27 37 17 10 7 1 0 65 18 4325
2011 Male gender 26 36 20 9 8 1 0 63 17 2366
2011 Female gender 31 35 17 9 6 1 0 67 16 4502

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

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 Male gender 39 35 14 7 3 1 0 75 11 1449
2018 Female gender 38 37 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 2785
2018 Gender diverse 19 21 11 11 32 5 0 43 45 16
2017 Male gender 34 36 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 1944
2017 Female gender 35 37 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 3939
2017 Gender diverse 17 41 16 10 16 0 0 58 26 12
2014 Male gender 24 39 18 11 8 0 0 63 19 2221
2014 Female gender 28 38 15 12 6 1 0 66 18 4325
2011 Male gender 25 39 18 9 8 1 0 64 17 2367
2011 Female gender 31 38 15 10 5 0 0 69 16 4498
2008 Male gender 28 39 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 2203
2008 Female gender 32 40 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 4458

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
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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 Male gender 36 25 18 10 7 4 1 64 17 1455
2018 Female gender 33 27 19 10 7 4 0 63 17 2815
2018 Gender diverse 0 16 30 21 27 5 0 17 51 16
2017 Male gender 30 26 19 11 10 4 0 58 22 1942
2017 Female gender 31 26 17 12 9 5 0 60 22 3931
2017 Gender diverse 30 21 23 10 16 0 0 51 26 12
2014 Male gender 25 25 20 14 12 4 0 52 27 2223
2014 Female gender 26 27 19 13 10 5 0 56 25 4326
2011 Male gender 25 26 21 14 10 4 0 53 25 2368
2011 Female gender 30 25 17 13 10 5 0 57 25 4497
2008 Male gender 25 29 20 13 9 4 0 57 23 2206
2008 Female gender 29 27 16 13 9 6 1 60 24 4460
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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
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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 Male gender 52 28 11 4 3 2 0 82 7 1445
2018 Female gender 49 29 11 5 4 2 0 79 10 2794
2018 Gender diverse 11 30 20 0 10 30 0 58 14 16
2017 Male gender 50 27 11 6 4 2 0 79 10 1939
2017 Female gender 48 28 10 7 5 2 1 78 12 3941
2017 Gender diverse 17 44 16 14 9 0 0 62 23 12
2014 Male gender 44 31 12 6 5 2 0 76 11 2223
2014 Female gender 45 29 11 7 6 2 1 75 13 4325
2011 Male gender 41 32 12 7 5 1 1 75 12 2367
2011 Female gender 43 29 11 8 6 2 0 74 14 4505
2008 Male gender 40 31 13 8 6 2 0 72 14 2206
2008 Female gender 41 29 11 9 7 2 0 72 17 4462

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 31 9 7 3 1 1 82 10 1441
2018 Female gender 48 30 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 2784
2018 Gender diverse 11 29 20 24 10 5 0 42 36 16
2017 Male gender 46 32 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 1942
2017 Female gender 45 31 8 9 5 1 1 77 14 3939
2017 Gender diverse 32 27 32 0 9 0 0 59 9 12
2014 Male gender 42 35 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 2222
2014 Female gender 42 32 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 4323
2011 Male gender 39 35 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2361
2011 Female gender 40 32 9 11 7 1 0 73 18 4503
2008 Male gender 36 34 12 9 8 1 0 71 17 2205
2008 Female gender 38 32 9 11 9 1 0 71 20 4462

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

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 Male gender 55 26 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 1448
2018 Female gender 51 27 10 7 5 0 0 79 12 2802
2018 Gender diverse 19 27 20 24 10 0 0 46 34 16
2017 Male gender 52 27 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 1938
2017 Female gender 52 25 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 3935
2017 Gender diverse 25 27 9 17 23 0 0 52 39 12
2014 Male gender 48 30 11 7 5 0 0 78 12 2221
2014 Female gender 49 27 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 4322

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 28 18 7 4 9 0 68 12 1455
2018 Female gender 31 31 14 9 6 8 1 68 16 2820
2018 Gender diverse 11 10 27 15 13 25 0 28 36 16
2017 Male gender 27 32 16 8 6 10 1 66 16 1943
2017 Female gender 27 32 15 10 7 8 0 64 19 3944
2017 Gender diverse 9 35 40 0 9 7 0 47 9 12
2014 Male gender 24 32 19 8 6 10 0 63 16 2221
2014 Female gender 23 33 17 11 6 10 0 62 19 4321
2011 Male gender 22 29 19 10 10 8 1 57 22 2366
2011 Female gender 25 31 16 12 8 7 0 60 22 4498

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 Male gender 31 30 17 12 7 4 0 63 19 1454
2018 Female gender 28 34 16 12 7 3 0 64 20 2810
2018 Gender diverse 0 21 11 31 17 19 0 26 60 16
2017 Male gender 24 30 19 14 9 3 1 57 24 1939
2017 Female gender 23 34 17 13 9 4 0 59 23 3942
2017 Gender diverse 9 45 16 14 9 7 0 58 25 12
2014 Male gender 20 31 22 14 10 3 0 52 25 2218
2014 Female gender 20 33 20 14 9 4 0 55 24 4317
2011 Male gender 19 32 20 14 13 3 0 52 27 2367
2011 Female gender 21 33 18 14 11 3 0 56 26 4494
2008 Male gender 22 32 19 13 11 3 0 56 24 2204
2008 Female gender 25 36 16 11 9 3 0 63 21 4463

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 28 20 14 9 7 0 54 24 1450
2018 Female gender 19 31 19 16 7 7 1 55 25 2809
2018 Gender diverse 0 11 15 32 17 25 0 14 66 16
2017 Male gender 16 28 22 16 10 6 1 48 29 1941
2017 Female gender 17 30 19 17 10 7 0 50 29 3938
2017 Gender diverse 9 25 36 14 16 0 0 33 30 12
2014 Male gender 13 27 23 18 12 7 0 43 32 2219
2014 Female gender 14 28 22 19 10 6 0 45 31 4323
2011 Male gender 11 30 23 17 12 6 0 44 31 2362
2011 Female gender 12 34 19 19 10 6 0 50 30 4498
2008 Male gender 11 32 21 17 12 6 0 46 31 2203
2008 Female gender 13 34 18 18 10 7 0 51 30 4457

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

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 Male gender 21 31 18 16 10 4 0 55 27 1454
2018 Female gender 17 32 17 19 10 4 0 51 31 2817
2018 Gender diverse 0 10 19 21 25 25 0 14 62 16
2017 Male gender 17 30 21 16 12 4 0 49 29 1940
2017 Female gender 16 32 17 18 13 4 0 50 33 3944
2017 Gender diverse 9 44 16 15 16 0 0 53 31 12
2014 Male gender 14 31 21 19 13 3 0 46 32 2217
2014 Female gender 15 30 18 20 13 4 0 47 35 4321
2011 Male gender 12 31 21 19 13 3 0 45 33 2358
2011 Female gender 13 32 16 23 13 3 0 47 37 4496
2008 Male gender 14 34 18 21 11 3 0 49 32 2200
2008 Female gender 14 35 13 21 13 3 0 51 35 4464
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 Male gender 31 34 17 10 6 0 0 66 17 1451
2018 Female gender 32 35 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 2811
2018 Gender diverse 0 51 17 7 19 5 0 54 28 16
2017 Male gender 27 34 18 12 8 0 0 62 20 1943
2017 Female gender 28 37 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 3943
2017 Gender diverse 8 39 23 14 16 0 0 47 30 12
2014 Male gender 21 35 19 14 10 0 0 57 24 2223
2014 Female gender 25 36 15 14 10 0 0 61 24 4324
2011 Male gender 22 37 18 13 9 0 0 59 23 2367
2011 Female gender 25 38 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 4507

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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 Male gender 38 39 13 8 3 0 0 77 11 1453
2018 Female gender 36 40 10 9 4 0 0 76 14 2810
2018 Gender diverse 5 23 22 21 24 5 0 30 48 16
2017 Male gender 32 42 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 1938
2017 Female gender 34 42 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 3940
2017 Gender diverse 17 58 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 12

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

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 Male gender 16 23 20 11 7 19 3 51 24 1446
2018 Female gender 13 21 17 14 11 20 4 45 33 2802
2018 Gender diverse 0 11 19 21 34 15 0 13 65 16
2017 Male gender 15 23 20 12 10 17 3 47 28 1944
2017 Female gender 12 21 16 17 13 18 3 42 38 3935
2017 Gender diverse 15 7 38 16 16 7 0 24 35 12
2014 Male gender 13 22 23 16 12 13 2 41 33 2222
2014 Female gender 11 22 16 18 15 14 3 40 41 4321

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 34 11 6 3 1 1 79 10 1445
2018 Female gender 42 34 10 8 4 1 1 77 12 2802
2018 Gender diverse 17 28 30 15 10 0 0 46 25 16
2017 Male gender 43 34 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 1943
2017 Female gender 44 31 11 8 6 1 1 76 14 3942
2017 Gender diverse 17 38 22 0 23 0 0 55 23 12
2014 Male gender 38 36 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 2224
2014 Female gender 41 33 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 4325
2011 Male gender 33 37 13 9 6 0 1 71 15 2366
2011 Female gender 38 33 10 10 7 1 0 72 17 4498
2008 Male gender 29 38 15 10 8 0 0 68 18 2207
2008 Female gender 35 34 11 11 9 1 1 69 20 4465

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 28 18 9 5 3 8 64 16 358
2018 Female gender 29 31 16 8 5 3 8 67 15 628
2017 Male gender 27 36 14 10 5 2 5 68 17 522
2017 Female gender 28 35 11 11 5 3 6 70 18 860
2014 Male gender 22 39 16 9 6 3 5 66 17 595
2014 Female gender 28 34 12 11 7 3 5 68 20 982

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 43 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 1455
2018 Female gender 27 45 10 13 4 0 1 73 18 2807
2018 Gender diverse 5 34 46 11 5 0 0 39 16 16
2017 Male gender 26 40 13 12 7 0 0 67 20 1941
2017 Female gender 28 39 11 15 7 0 0 67 21 3942
2017 Gender diverse 17 45 23 15 0 0 0 63 15 12
2014 Male gender 21 38 16 16 8 0 0 60 25 2222
2014 Female gender 23 39 12 17 8 0 0 63 25 4324
2011 Male gender 24 38 16 12 8 0 1 64 20 2368
2011 Female gender 29 41 11 13 6 0 1 70 19 4506
2008 Male gender 25 43 15 9 6 0 1 69 16 2203
2008 Female gender 31 42 11 11 4 0 1 73 16 4467

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 1451
2018 Female gender 40 40 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 2804
2018 Gender diverse 5 47 39 0 10 0 0 51 10 16
2017 Male gender 41 38 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1942
2017 Female gender 43 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 3938
2017 Gender diverse 38 28 18 0 7 9 0 72 8 12
2014 Male gender 38 38 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 2223
2014 Female gender 41 37 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 4326
2011 Male gender 40 37 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 2362
2011 Female gender 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 4504
2008 Male gender 37 42 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2203
2008 Female gender 41 40 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 4469

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 40 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 1445
2018 Female gender 46 39 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 2786
2018 Gender diverse 35 31 18 6 10 0 0 66 16 16
2017 Male gender 47 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1940
2017 Female gender 48 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 3933
2017 Gender diverse 38 38 15 0 0 9 0 83 0 12
2014 Male gender 43 37 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 2222
2014 Female gender 46 36 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 4323
2011 Male gender 44 39 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 2364
2011 Female gender 47 38 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 4507
2008 Male gender 44 40 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 2204
2008 Female gender 46 39 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 4468

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 31 20 13 10 3 1 55 24 1449
2018 Female gender 22 33 17 15 9 3 0 58 25 2805
2018 Gender diverse 0 15 21 19 44 0 0 15 63 16
2017 Male gender 23 30 17 16 12 2 0 54 29 1943
2017 Female gender 23 34 15 15 11 3 0 58 27 3929
2017 Gender diverse 28 26 30 0 16 0 0 54 16 12
2014 Male gender 16 28 21 18 15 2 0 45 34 2223
2014 Female gender 18 29 17 19 14 3 1 49 34 4323
2011 Male gender 19 31 19 15 14 2 1 51 30 2368
2011 Female gender 23 34 14 16 10 2 1 59 27 4509
2008 Male gender 21 37 17 13 9 3 0 60 22 2204
2008 Female gender 26 38 14 12 8 2 0 65 21 4464

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 28 15 16 17 2 2 49 35 1446
2018 Female gender 18 30 16 15 16 3 2 51 33 2808
2018 Gender diverse 5 30 12 22 20 11 0 39 47 16
2017 Male gender 20 22 15 16 22 2 2 44 40 1939
2017 Female gender 18 26 14 17 19 4 2 46 39 3932
2017 Gender diverse 0 16 45 14 16 9 0 17 33 12
2014 Male gender 12 21 15 19 27 2 2 35 49 2222
2014 Female gender 13 23 15 20 24 3 3 38 47 4322
2011 Male gender 12 26 18 18 23 2 2 40 42 2368
2011 Female gender 15 27 14 18 20 3 2 44 41 4508
2008 Male gender 17 33 14 15 17 2 2 52 33 2201
2008 Female gender 19 33 13 17 15 2 2 54 33 4458

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 38 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 1453
2018 Female gender 31 42 12 10 5 0 0 72 15 2803
2018 Gender diverse 0 27 10 29 34 0 0 27 63 16
2017 Male gender 32 41 11 9 5 0 0 74 15 1934
2017 Female gender 31 40 11 10 6 0 0 72 17 3932
2017 Gender diverse 9 35 49 0 7 0 0 43 7 12
2014 Male gender 23 43 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 2223
2014 Female gender 22 43 12 14 9 0 0 65 23 4328
2011 Male gender 31 41 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 2367
2011 Female gender 32 40 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 4497

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 34 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 1444
2018 Female gender 37 35 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 2792
2018 Gender diverse 11 11 23 15 34 5 0 24 52 16
2017 Male gender 33 34 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 1940
2017 Female gender 36 35 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 3936
2017 Gender diverse 30 17 29 7 16 0 0 47 23 12
2014 Male gender 29 34 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 2223
2014 Female gender 29 38 14 11 7 0 0 67 19 4327

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 38 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 1451
2018 Female gender 34 35 14 11 5 0 0 70 15 2807
2018 Gender diverse 0 48 11 22 19 0 0 48 41 16
2017 Male gender 33 37 15 9 5 0 1 71 14 1935
2017 Female gender 34 36 12 11 6 0 0 71 16 3931
2017 Gender diverse 30 25 29 7 9 0 0 55 16 12
2014 Male gender 27 40 16 10 6 1 0 67 17 2222
2014 Female gender 28 39 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 4323
2011 Male gender 34 41 13 6 4 1 1 76 11 2363
2011 Female gender 37 40 11 8 4 1 1 77 12 4495

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 38 22 9 5 4 1 63 14 1452
2018 Female gender 22 37 22 10 6 4 0 61 16 2810
2018 Gender diverse 0 27 6 11 15 41 0 47 43 16
2017 Male gender 22 35 21 12 7 3 0 59 20 1940
2017 Female gender 19 37 20 11 7 6 1 60 19 3936
2017 Gender diverse 0 8 67 7 9 9 0 9 18 12

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 Male gender 47 33 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 1453
2018 Female gender 48 31 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 2805
2018 Gender diverse 15 40 0 25 20 0 0 55 45 16
2017 Male gender 46 30 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 1942
2017 Female gender 44 32 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 3934
2017 Gender diverse 30 38 9 0 23 0 0 68 23 12
2014 Male gender 38 35 12 8 6 1 1 74 14 2223
2014 Female gender 39 35 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 4321
2011 Male gender 40 36 11 6 5 0 1 77 11 2367
2011 Female gender 44 33 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 4504

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
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 Male gender 40 35 14 5 4 0 1 76 10 1458
2018 Female gender 36 32 17 9 5 0 0 68 14 2822
2018 Gender diverse 25 27 32 10 0 0 5 55 10 16
2017 Male gender 37 36 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 1943
2017 Female gender 33 37 17 8 4 0 1 70 13 3942
2017 Gender diverse 25 75 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Male gender 35 37 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 2224
2014 Female gender 32 36 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 4323
2011 Male gender 34 37 18 7 5 0 0 71 12 2369
2011 Female gender 35 34 18 7 5 0 0 69 12 4502
2008 Male gender 25 35 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 2199
2008 Female gender 28 34 21 10 7 0 0 62 16 4463

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 35 36 1454
2018 Female gender 30 33 37 2822
2018 Gender diverse 25 17 57 16
2017 Male gender 30 36 34 1942
2017 Female gender 31 34 35 3939
2017 Gender diverse 24 33 43 12
2014 Male gender 31 33 37 2224
2014 Female gender 29 36 35 4326
2011 Male gender 33 34 33 2371
2011 Female gender 32 33 34 4502

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 28 40 3 13 5 405
2018 Female gender 12 35 30 4 14 5 826
2017 Male gender 10 32 42 6 5 5 598
2017 Female gender 13 32 32 7 8 8 1221
2014 Male gender 12 29 39 12 9999 9 689
2014 Female gender 11 31 39 8 9999 12 1257
2011 Male gender 12 28 43 9 9999 8 793
2011 Female gender 12 33 36 8 9999 11 1491
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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 Male gender 50 38 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1454
2018 Female gender 48 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 2817
2018 Gender diverse 15 35 16 10 5 19 0 61 19 16
2017 Male gender 43 39 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 1940
2017 Female gender 43 40 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 3938
2017 Gender diverse 9 51 32 0 9 0 0 59 9 12
2014 Male gender 38 40 13 5 3 0 0 78 9 2222
2014 Female gender 39 42 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 4322
2011 Male gender 40 40 11 5 3 1 0 80 9 2367
2011 Female gender 40 41 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 4503
2008 Male gender 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 2202
2008 Female gender 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 4467

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 41 20 9 3 1 0 68 12 1448
2018 Female gender 28 43 16 9 3 1 0 72 12 2807
2018 Gender diverse 5 16 43 21 15 0 0 21 35 16
2017 Male gender 25 40 18 10 5 1 0 66 15 1941
2017 Female gender 27 42 16 8 4 2 0 70 13 3937
2017 Gender diverse 9 53 15 15 9 0 0 61 23 12
2014 Male gender 20 40 22 10 5 2 0 61 16 2222
2014 Female gender 25 43 17 9 4 2 0 69 13 4323
2011 Male gender 21 42 19 11 5 1 0 64 17 2364
2011 Female gender 25 43 16 9 5 1 0 70 14 4499

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 22 36 20 10 1 2 30 32 1458
2018 Female gender 9 23 36 20 8 1 2 29 34 2810
2018 Gender diverse 16 37 31 10 0 5 0 10 57 16
2017 Male gender 10 23 37 18 8 1 3 27 35 1934
2017 Female gender 11 24 36 17 8 1 3 26 36 3923
2017 Gender diverse 29 7 21 16 17 9 0 37 40 12
2014 Male gender 10 29 38 16 5 1 1 22 40 2219
2014 Female gender 11 27 38 15 6 1 2 22 39 4307
2011 Male gender 11 27 36 17 6 1 2 24 39 2368
2011 Female gender 11 25 36 18 7 1 3 25 38 4499
2008 Male gender 12 28 39 14 5 1 1 20 41 2200
2008 Female gender 11 27 36 17 6 1 2 23 39 4454

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 16 29 26 16 3 3 45 25 1445
2018 Female gender 8 15 29 27 15 3 3 45 25 2798
2018 Gender diverse 26 36 27 10 0 0 0 10 63 16
2017 Male gender 10 18 29 23 14 2 3 39 30 1929
2017 Female gender 11 17 30 23 13 3 4 38 30 3915
2017 Gender diverse 23 21 14 16 17 9 0 37 48 12
2014 Male gender 13 22 30 21 9 2 2 32 37 2213
2014 Female gender 13 21 31 20 10 3 3 32 36 4307
2011 Male gender 12 19 29 23 12 3 3 37 33 2361
2011 Female gender 11 19 29 22 12 3 4 37 32 4484
2008 Male gender 13 21 31 21 10 2 2 32 36 2192
2008 Female gender 12 20 29 21 11 3 3 35 34 4454

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 25 27 15 10 2 2 27 45 1445
2018 Female gender 19 24 30 15 7 1 3 24 45 2804
2018 Gender diverse 29 16 17 38 0 0 0 38 45 16
2017 Male gender 21 24 29 14 8 2 3 23 47 1932
2017 Female gender 21 26 28 13 7 2 3 22 49 3922
2017 Gender diverse 23 7 51 9 10 0 0 18 30 12
2014 Male gender 28 27 25 11 5 2 2 17 57 2214
2014 Female gender 26 28 26 11 5 2 3 17 56 4304
2011 Male gender 21 27 28 14 6 1 2 21 50 2366
2011 Female gender 20 26 29 15 6 1 3 22 48 4485
2008 Male gender 20 26 30 14 7 1 3 21 48 2186
2008 Female gender 18 25 31 14 7 2 3 22 46 4449

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 16 31 26 17 1 2 44 23 1443
2018 Female gender 11 18 33 23 12 1 2 36 30 2791
2018 Gender diverse 39 10 16 30 0 5 0 32 52 16
2017 Male gender 9 16 32 26 13 1 3 40 26 1922
2017 Female gender 11 18 33 23 11 1 3 35 30 3907
2017 Gender diverse 7 22 0 44 9 17 0 64 36 12
2014 Male gender 10 18 35 26 9 1 2 36 29 2218
2014 Female gender 11 21 35 22 8 1 2 31 33 4298
2011 Male gender 8 18 35 25 10 1 3 37 28 2357
2011 Female gender 10 18 33 24 10 1 3 36 29 4491
2008 Male gender 10 20 34 25 9 1 2 34 31 2193
2008 Female gender 10 19 34 24 10 1 2 35 30 4445

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 21 28 21 13 2 3 35 35 1451
2018 Female gender 16 23 28 18 10 2 3 30 41 2804
2018 Gender diverse 44 35 21 0 0 0 0 0 79 16
2017 Male gender 17 22 27 19 10 2 3 30 41 1935
2017 Female gender 19 23 27 16 9 2 4 27 45 3920
2017 Gender diverse 31 20 15 15 18 0 0 33 51 12
2014 Male gender 22 25 29 14 6 1 2 21 49 2218
2014 Female gender 23 27 26 13 7 1 3 21 52 4307
2011 Male gender 16 23 30 17 9 1 3 28 41 2361
2011 Female gender 16 23 29 17 9 2 3 28 41 4490
2008 Male gender 15 24 30 19 9 1 3 29 40 2191
2008 Female gender 15 22 29 19 11 2 3 31 39 4455

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 17 25 25 17 4 4 46 27 1445
2018 Female gender 12 18 27 23 13 4 4 39 32 2801
2018 Gender diverse 15 22 18 14 25 5 0 42 39 16
2017 Male gender 10 17 31 22 14 2 4 38 29 1933
2017 Female gender 14 18 28 21 11 3 5 35 35 3922
2017 Gender diverse 37 7 25 14 17 0 0 31 44 12
2014 Male gender 10 16 29 26 14 2 3 43 27 2218
2014 Female gender 13 18 27 24 11 2 5 38 33 4305
2011 Male gender 10 17 29 24 13 3 4 40 30 2363
2011 Female gender 13 18 27 22 12 2 5 36 34 4487
2008 Male gender 13 24 28 20 9 3 4 31 39 2197
2008 Female gender 17 22 28 17 9 2 4 28 42 4455

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 22 30 16 11 4 3 29 39 1452
2018 Female gender 15 22 33 16 8 3 3 26 39 2810
2018 Gender diverse 33 22 30 9 0 5 0 10 59 16
2017 Male gender 16 23 32 15 8 2 3 24 42 1936
2017 Female gender 17 22 33 14 8 3 4 23 42 3924
2017 Gender diverse 15 14 63 0 0 9 0 0 31 12
2014 Male gender 22 25 29 13 7 2 2 21 50 2217
2014 Female gender 20 26 30 12 6 2 4 19 49 4309

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 31 7 7 5 1 0 80 12 1452
2018 Female gender 45 29 8 10 7 1 0 75 17 2803
2018 Gender diverse 5 22 23 11 39 0 0 27 50 16
2017 Male gender 48 29 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 1944
2017 Female gender 42 29 9 10 9 1 0 71 19 3938
2017 Gender diverse 32 43 9 0 16 0 0 75 16 12
2014 Male gender 45 30 9 8 6 1 0 76 14 2224
2014 Female gender 40 29 9 12 8 1 0 70 21 4322

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 31 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1452
2018 Female gender 51 32 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 2803
2018 Gender diverse 5 27 29 5 35 0 0 32 39 16
2017 Male gender 49 34 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 1943
2017 Female gender 43 37 7 8 4 0 0 80 13 3934
2017 Gender diverse 32 34 9 10 16 0 0 66 26 12
2014 Male gender 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 9 2221
2014 Female gender 40 38 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 4324

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 34 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 1450
2018 Female gender 43 38 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 2808
2018 Gender diverse 5 37 6 10 37 5 0 44 49 16

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 33 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 1451
2018 Female gender 45 36 11 3 2 3 0 83 6 2807
2018 Gender diverse 15 36 30 5 15 0 0 51 19 16
2017 Male gender 41 34 13 3 3 5 0 80 6 1942
2017 Female gender 41 35 14 3 3 4 1 80 6 3930
2017 Gender diverse 16 42 33 0 9 0 0 58 9 12
2014 Male gender 43 35 11 3 2 5 0 82 6 2223
2014 Female gender 45 35 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 4321

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 36 11 4 1 2 0 84 5 1453
2018 Female gender 44 38 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 2810
2018 Gender diverse 0 27 21 12 15 25 0 36 36 16
2017 Male gender 40 38 13 4 2 2 0 80 7 1942
2017 Female gender 40 40 10 6 3 2 0 81 9 3938
2017 Gender diverse 24 51 16 0 9 0 0 75 9 12
2014 Male gender 40 38 12 4 3 2 0 80 8 2222
2014 Female gender 41 38 11 5 2 2 0 81 8 4325
2011 Male gender 34 39 15 6 4 2 0 75 10 2362
2011 Female gender 36 39 12 7 4 2 0 76 12 4498

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 33 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 1446
2018 Female gender 49 36 8 3 3 0 0 85 6 2794
2018 Gender diverse 0 32 36 5 22 5 0 34 28 16
2017 Male gender 46 36 10 4 3 1 0 82 8 1944
2017 Female gender 45 37 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 3935
2017 Gender diverse 38 38 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 12
2014 Male gender 44 36 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2223
2014 Female gender 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 4323
2011 Male gender 37 37 14 6 5 1 0 75 11 2364
2011 Female gender 42 37 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 4496
2008 Male gender 36 38 13 7 5 1 0 75 12 2202
2008 Female gender 38 39 11 7 4 1 0 78 12 4466

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 30 18 7 4 7 6 67 13 1452
2018 Female gender 24 31 16 10 7 7 5 62 19 2810
2018 Gender diverse 0 16 11 21 52 0 0 16 73 16
2017 Male gender 29 32 15 9 6 5 4 67 16 1941
2017 Female gender 25 30 14 12 10 5 4 61 24 3938
2017 Gender diverse 23 22 29 10 16 0 0 45 26 12
2014 Male gender 31 32 15 7 7 4 3 68 15 2224
2014 Female gender 27 31 13 12 10 3 3 63 24 4322

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 37 15 7 4 3 2 72 12 1450
2018 Female gender 30 39 12 10 4 3 2 73 15 2812
2018 Gender diverse 10 17 29 0 19 24 0 36 26 16
2017 Male gender 34 35 13 8 4 4 1 73 13 1940
2017 Female gender 35 38 10 8 5 3 1 75 14 3935
2017 Gender diverse 36 32 9 9 9 0 7 72 19 12
2014 Male gender 33 38 13 7 4 4 1 75 12 2221
2014 Female gender 33 38 11 9 5 3 1 75 14 4327
2011 Male gender 29 34 14 9 7 5 2 67 17 2364
2011 Female gender 33 34 11 11 6 5 1 71 18 4492
2008 Male gender 29 34 14 10 8 5 1 66 19 2204
2008 Female gender 31 35 10 11 7 5 1 70 19 4459

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 39 17 5 3 2 1 74 8 1451
2018 Female gender 31 39 18 6 4 2 0 71 10 2799
2018 Gender diverse 5 22 18 11 44 0 0 27 55 15

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 24 20 12 10 12 3 50 26 1449
2018 Female gender 16 22 19 15 14 11 4 45 33 2806
2018 Gender diverse 11 0 13 16 44 10 5 13 71 16
2017 Male gender 19 23 18 13 13 11 3 49 30 1940
2017 Female gender 16 21 17 16 17 11 3 42 38 3934
2017 Gender diverse 0 29 35 13 16 7 0 31 31 12
2014 Male gender 15 20 20 15 17 11 2 40 37 2220
2014 Female gender 13 20 18 18 19 10 2 37 42 4326
2011 Male gender 12 19 20 14 16 15 3 38 37 2370
2011 Female gender 13 18 17 18 18 13 3 37 43 4500

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 90 1455
2018 Female gender 13 87 2823
2018 Gender diverse 62 38 16

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 147
2018 Female gender 47 371

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 70 147
2018 Female gender 65 370

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 147
2018 Female gender 5 370

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 147
2018 Female gender 5 370

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 147
2018 Female gender 4 370

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 147
2018 Female gender 33 372

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 147
2018 Female gender 40 372

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 147
2018 Female gender 50 372

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 147
2018 Female gender 46 373

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 147
2018 Female gender 33 372

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 147
2018 Female gender 55 374

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 147
2018 Female gender 38 372

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 147
2018 Female gender 11 372

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 147
2018 Female gender 48 373

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 147
2018 Female gender 24 372

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 147
2018 Female gender 14 372

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 148
2018 Female gender 51 370

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 148
2018 Female gender 24 371

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 148
2018 Female gender 7 370

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 148
2018 Female gender 18 370

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 148
2018 Female gender 11 370

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 148
2018 Female gender 4 370

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 148
2018 Female gender 10 371

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 148
2018 Female gender 13 370

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 148
2018 Female gender 30 371

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 141
2018 Female gender 8 358

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 141
2018 Female gender 20 357

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 141
2018 Female gender 8 357

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 141
2018 Female gender 7 357

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 141
2018 Female gender 10 357

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 3 141
2018 Female gender 8 357

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 141
2018 Female gender 16 357

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 141
2018 Female gender 10 357

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 141
2018 Female gender 13 358

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 141
2018 Female gender 28 357

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 141
2018 Female gender 7 357

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 141
2018 Female gender 50 358

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 58 141
2018 Female gender 53 358

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 141
2018 Female gender 3 357

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 141
2018 Female gender 13 357

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 15 20 4 4 32 7 54 14 1450
2018 Female gender 14 15 18 7 5 30 10 49 21 2818
2018 Gender diverse 6 16 12 5 51 10 0 24 62 16
2017 Male gender 18 18 18 6 6 28 7 55 18 1944
2017 Female gender 14 16 18 8 9 27 8 46 26 3941
2017 Gender diverse 9 31 23 0 16 7 14 51 20 12
2014 Male gender 15 17 18 6 6 29 8 52 19 2222
2014 Female gender 12 16 19 8 8 28 8 45 25 4326

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 32 16 3 3 10 1 74 7 1451
2018 Female gender 29 33 17 6 4 10 1 69 12 2815
2018 Gender diverse 16 17 11 10 27 19 0 41 46 16
2017 Male gender 33 30 17 5 4 10 1 71 10 1943
2017 Female gender 27 31 17 7 7 10 1 65 16 3933
2017 Gender diverse 17 41 26 0 16 0 0 58 16 12
2014 Male gender 25 29 19 6 4 15 2 65 12 2222
2014 Female gender 21 28 20 8 6 16 2 59 17 4324
2011 Male gender 29 34 18 6 4 9 0 69 11 2362
2011 Female gender 29 31 17 8 6 9 0 66 15 4506

Discrimination

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 93 1452
2018 Female gender 7 93 2808

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 98
2018 Female gender 34 193

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 76 98
2018 Female gender 78 192

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 98
2018 Female gender 6 193

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 98
2018 Female gender 4 192

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 98
2018 Female gender 10 192

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 98
2018 Female gender 21 192

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 98
2018 Female gender 22 192

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 98
2018 Female gender 14 192

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 98
2018 Female gender 6 192

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 98
2018 Female gender 25 193

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 98
2018 Female gender 22 192

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 98
2018 Female gender 8 192

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 98
2018 Female gender 20 192

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 98
2018 Female gender 16 192

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 98
2018 Female gender 0 192

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 98
2018 Female gender 24 193

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 99
2018 Female gender 30 192

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 99
2018 Female gender 13 192

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 99
2018 Female gender 4 192

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 99
2018 Female gender 20 192

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 99
2018 Female gender 7 192

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 99
2018 Female gender 6 192

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 99
2018 Female gender 10 192

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 55 99
2018 Female gender 46 193

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 92
2018 Female gender 14 179

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 92
2018 Female gender 9 179

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 92
2018 Female gender 12 179

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 92
2018 Female gender 18 180

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 92
2018 Female gender 33 180

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 92
2018 Female gender 8 179

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 92
2018 Female gender 49 180

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 63 92
2018 Female gender 63 179

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 92
2018 Female gender 12 178

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 15 20 2 2 34 8 57 8 1457
2018 Female gender 15 15 20 3 3 35 9 54 11 2807
2018 Gender diverse 0 6 44 5 10 35 0 9 24 15
2017 Male gender 20 17 20 3 3 31 7 58 9 1942
2017 Female gender 15 15 20 3 4 35 8 53 12 3936
2017 Gender diverse 30 0 25 0 0 31 14 55 0 12
2014 Male gender 15 16 20 3 3 35 8 56 10 2221
2014 Female gender 14 15 21 3 3 36 9 52 11 4320

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 30 18 3 3 11 2 74 6 1455
2018 Female gender 30 32 18 3 3 13 2 72 7 2812
2018 Gender diverse 16 22 11 10 10 32 0 56 29 16
2017 Male gender 35 31 17 3 3 10 1 74 7 1939
2017 Female gender 29 32 16 3 3 14 2 73 8 3929
2017 Gender diverse 30 28 25 10 0 7 0 63 10 12
2014 Male gender 27 29 18 3 2 18 2 70 7 2219
2014 Female gender 25 28 20 3 2 19 2 68 7 4326
2011 Male gender 35 34 15 3 3 10 0 77 6 2365
2011 Female gender 36 33 14 4 3 10 0 77 7 4488
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 23 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 1444
2018 Female gender 59 23 9 3 5 1 0 83 8 2793
2018 Gender diverse 29 16 10 10 10 25 0 61 26 16
2017 Male gender 56 23 11 3 4 2 0 82 7 1940
2017 Female gender 57 23 9 4 5 2 0 82 9 3940
2017 Gender diverse 25 21 25 14 16 0 0 45 30 12

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 38 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 1453
2018 Female gender 38 40 11 5 3 2 0 80 8 2813
2018 Gender diverse 10 37 26 5 23 0 0 46 28 16
2017 Male gender 35 39 14 5 4 3 0 77 9 1938
2017 Female gender 33 40 12 7 6 2 0 75 13 3939
2017 Gender diverse 14 35 33 0 9 9 0 54 10 12

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 37 16 9 6 2 0 68 16 1457
2018 Female gender 26 37 15 13 7 2 0 65 20 2817
2018 Gender diverse 0 11 22 10 57 0 0 11 67 16
2017 Male gender 22 39 17 12 8 2 0 62 20 1938
2017 Female gender 20 40 14 14 10 2 0 61 25 3941
2017 Gender diverse 9 49 9 17 16 0 0 58 33 12

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 22 24 15 18 0 2 43 33 1455
2018 Female gender 16 26 23 14 18 1 2 43 33 2814
2018 Gender diverse 5 39 10 11 22 0 13 50 39 16
2017 Male gender 21 24 21 14 19 1 1 46 33 1937
2017 Female gender 16 24 20 15 22 0 2 41 38 3935
2017 Gender diverse 15 10 23 7 36 9 0 27 48 12

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 28 31 16 8 0 1 44 24 1453
2018 Female gender 15 27 28 17 12 1 1 42 30 2811
2018 Gender diverse 13 30 26 11 22 0 0 42 32 16
2017 Male gender 16 29 27 16 11 0 1 46 27 1939
2017 Female gender 15 27 27 17 13 0 1 42 31 3931
2017 Gender diverse 0 38 55 7 0 0 0 38 7 12

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 29 26 12 8 1 2 54 20 1452
2018 Female gender 20 31 23 14 10 1 2 52 25 2805
2018 Gender diverse 25 16 28 5 27 0 0 41 32 16
2017 Male gender 22 30 23 13 9 1 2 54 22 1935
2017 Female gender 20 30 23 15 9 1 2 52 25 3927
2017 Gender diverse 8 52 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 12

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 26 25 16 11 1 1 47 27 1455
2018 Female gender 18 24 24 16 14 1 2 44 31 2804
2018 Gender diverse 5 40 12 20 22 0 0 45 43 16
2017 Male gender 18 25 24 17 14 1 1 44 31 1936
2017 Female gender 18 23 23 17 16 1 2 42 34 3934
2017 Gender diverse 9 16 38 0 31 7 0 26 33 12

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 27 13 6 2 1 6 77 9 1448
2018 Female gender 41 25 14 6 6 0 8 72 13 2799
2018 Gender diverse 35 23 27 5 0 0 11 65 5 16
2017 Male gender 42 24 15 5 4 1 8 73 10 1933
2017 Female gender 38 25 14 6 6 1 9 71 13 3922
2017 Gender diverse 56 14 9 15 0 0 7 75 16 12

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 28 20 11 6 1 1 63 17 1451
2018 Female gender 28 28 20 12 11 0 1 56 23 2808
2018 Gender diverse 5 38 25 6 26 0 0 43 31 16
2017 Male gender 30 31 21 10 6 0 1 62 16 1937
2017 Female gender 25 30 22 12 10 0 1 56 22 3923
2017 Gender diverse 40 0 30 7 15 0 9 44 23 12

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 36 23 10 5 1 1 62 15 1451
2018 Female gender 25 35 23 9 5 1 2 62 15 2805
2018 Gender diverse 0 16 40 29 15 0 0 16 44 16
2017 Male gender 26 33 23 11 5 1 1 60 17 1933
2017 Female gender 26 33 20 11 8 1 2 60 19 3923
2017 Gender diverse 37 16 23 9 15 0 0 54 23 12

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 31 27 12 5 1 1 55 17 1450
2018 Female gender 21 33 25 12 7 1 1 56 19 2808
2018 Gender diverse 5 21 23 16 36 0 0 26 52 16
2017 Male gender 21 32 24 14 7 1 1 54 21 1933
2017 Female gender 22 32 22 14 8 1 2 55 22 3916
2017 Gender diverse 17 29 23 16 7 0 7 50 25 12

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 34 20 10 5 1 1 64 15 1444
2018 Female gender 26 33 21 11 7 1 1 60 19 2805
2018 Gender diverse 0 28 22 5 45 0 0 28 50 16
2017 Male gender 28 33 20 11 6 1 1 62 18 1933
2017 Female gender 26 32 20 11 9 1 2 60 20 3919
2017 Gender diverse 17 20 25 23 7 0 7 40 33 12

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 30 23 11 5 1 1 61 15 1440
2018 Female gender 27 34 21 10 5 1 1 63 16 2795
2018 Gender diverse 0 47 17 15 21 0 0 47 36 16
2017 Male gender 29 31 23 10 4 1 2 62 15 1932
2017 Female gender 28 33 20 9 7 1 2 63 17 3908
2017 Gender diverse 14 40 16 0 7 0 23 69 10 12

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 23 12 5 4 1 2 78 10 1446
2018 Female gender 48 25 13 6 5 1 3 75 11 2800
2018 Gender diverse 10 21 30 18 16 5 0 33 35 16
2017 Male gender 51 25 13 5 4 1 2 78 9 1940
2017 Female gender 48 26 13 7 4 0 2 75 11 3939
2017 Gender diverse 37 29 7 9 8 9 0 73 19 11

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 69 15 6 2 2 1 5 89 4 1448
2018 Female gender 66 15 6 3 3 1 6 88 6 2811
2018 Gender diverse 45 29 0 5 15 0 5 79 21 16

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 72 12 5 4 3 2 3 88 7 1447
2018 Female gender 67 13 6 4 4 1 5 85 8 2798
2018 Gender diverse 17 17 16 24 27 0 0 34 51 16
2017 Male gender 71 12 5 4 3 1 3 88 7 1939
2017 Female gender 66 14 6 4 4 1 4 85 9 3937
2017 Gender diverse 52 10 0 16 0 9 14 79 21 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 58 26 9 4 1 1 1 86 5 1451
2018 Female gender 55 26 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 2806
2018 Gender diverse 10 37 0 11 37 5 0 50 50 16
2017 Male gender 56 26 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 1938
2017 Female gender 51 29 11 4 3 0 3 82 7 3938
2017 Gender diverse 30 39 7 9 0 9 7 81 10 12

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 21 11 6 4 1 1 80 10 1451
2018 Female gender 55 21 10 6 5 1 2 78 12 2800
2018 Gender diverse 11 34 10 35 10 0 0 45 44 16
2017 Male gender 57 21 10 5 4 1 2 80 10 1938
2017 Female gender 56 21 9 6 5 0 3 79 11 3933
2017 Gender diverse 30 22 7 18 7 9 7 62 30 12

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 13 6 2 1 1 26 88 4 1447
2018 Female gender 50 11 5 2 1 1 31 88 5 2789
2018 Gender diverse 42 16 0 0 0 0 41 100 0 16
2017 Male gender 54 15 5 2 1 0 22 89 4 1932
2017 Female gender 50 12 5 2 1 0 29 88 5 3937
2017 Gender diverse 41 21 0 0 7 9 22 89 11 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 19 8 2 1 1 5 89 3 1449
2018 Female gender 64 19 7 2 1 1 7 90 3 2789
2018 Gender diverse 45 10 6 9 7 0 22 71 21 16
2017 Male gender 64 19 8 2 1 1 6 88 4 1928
2017 Female gender 61 20 7 2 1 1 8 89 4 3915
2017 Gender diverse 42 13 7 7 7 9 15 72 18 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 Male gender 65 17 7 3 4 1 3 86 7 1450
2018 Female gender 66 15 6 3 4 1 6 86 7 2809
2018 Gender diverse 37 26 6 20 6 6 0 67 27 15
2017 Male gender 60 19 8 4 4 1 3 82 9 1939
2017 Female gender 62 18 7 3 4 1 5 84 8 3937
2017 Gender diverse 46 30 0 0 0 9 15 100 0 12

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 28 13 4 2 1 1 80 7 1450
2018 Female gender 46 30 14 4 2 0 3 79 7 2805
2018 Gender diverse 41 21 21 6 0 0 11 70 7 16
2017 Male gender 51 29 11 4 2 1 2 82 6 1936
2017 Female gender 48 31 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 3930
2017 Gender diverse 38 7 22 10 0 9 15 59 13 12

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 37 34 11 3 0 0 52 14 1458
2018 Female gender 13 32 37 13 5 0 0 45 18 2826
2018 Gender diverse 0 21 41 19 19 0 0 21 38 16
2017 Male gender 11 34 37 13 5 0 0 45 18 1940
2017 Female gender 11 30 38 13 7 1 0 41 21 3937
2017 Gender diverse 0 37 40 15 9 0 0 37 23 12

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 16 39 27 12 0 0 39 22 1438
2018 Female gender 10 19 40 21 9 0 0 30 30 2793
2018 Gender diverse 27 25 48 0 0 0 0 0 52 15
2017 Male gender 8 16 40 25 10 0 1 35 24 1942
2017 Female gender 10 21 41 20 7 0 0 28 31 3933
2017 Gender diverse 16 24 35 16 9 0 0 24 41 12
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 23 22 11 12 3 1 29 71 1461
2018 Female gender 25 26 22 12 12 3 1 26 74 2816
2018 Gender diverse 17 16 51 6 10 0 0 17 83 16
2017 Male gender 26 24 20 11 14 4 1 27 73 1944
2017 Female gender 25 23 19 13 15 3 1 27 73 3945
2017 Gender diverse 32 16 14 0 29 10 0 35 65 12

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 1025
2018 Female gender 24 2057
2018 Gender diverse 21 13
2017 Male gender 20 1340
2017 Female gender 26 2746

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 1025
2018 Female gender 41 2056
2018 Gender diverse 38 13
2017 Male gender 42 1340
2017 Female gender 38 2746

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 1025
2018 Female gender 25 2057
2018 Gender diverse 45 13
2017 Male gender 18 1340
2017 Female gender 21 2746

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 1025
2018 Female gender 36 2056
2018 Gender diverse 56 13
2017 Male gender 45 1340
2017 Female gender 41 2746

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 1025
2018 Female gender 9 2056
2018 Gender diverse 7 13
2017 Male gender 6 1340
2017 Female gender 9 2746

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 1025
2018 Female gender 37 2057
2018 Gender diverse 46 13

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 1025
2018 Female gender 30 2056
2018 Gender diverse 60 13
2017 Male gender 41 1340
2017 Female gender 42 2746

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 40 20 12 5 19 997
2018 Female gender 4 36 21 12 7 20 1970
2018 Gender diverse 0 24 43 7 0 26 13
2017 Male gender 5 47 19 11 5 14 1326
2017 Female gender 4 43 19 11 6 16 2680

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 67 1023
2018 Female gender 26 74 2035
2018 Gender diverse 7 93 13

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 19 15 9 10 1 9 61 21 1455
2018 Female gender 32 17 15 11 12 2 11 56 26 2815
2018 Gender diverse 20 19 35 0 16 5 5 43 18 16

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 23 20 17 22 2 5 37 42 1022
2018 Female gender 11 22 17 19 22 2 6 36 45 2048
2018 Gender diverse 0 13 14 6 67 0 0 13 73 13
2017 Male gender 10 21 16 18 24 3 8 35 47 1349
2017 Female gender 10 21 15 18 25 3 8 35 48 2750

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 12 15 18 44 2 6 17 66 1017
2018 Female gender 3 11 14 20 45 2 5 15 70 2047
2018 Gender diverse 0 0 6 14 80 0 0 0 94 13
2017 Male gender 3 11 11 17 49 3 6 15 73 1346
2017 Female gender 2 7 10 18 54 3 6 10 79 2749
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