2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Health Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 43 37 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 42 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 4161
2017 Aboriginal 45 35 9 8 3 0 0 79 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 44 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 5565
2014 Aboriginal 40 38 8 9 5 0 0 78 15 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 45 11 10 6 0 0 74 15 6205
2011 Aboriginal 43 38 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 6771
2008 Aboriginal 47 34 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 430
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 6284

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 37 9 11 6 2 0 73 17 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 4179
2017 Aboriginal 35 33 12 12 7 1 0 68 20 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 12 11 9 0 0 68 19 5554

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 29 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 4156
2017 Aboriginal 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 5552
2014 Aboriginal 70 22 5 1 1 1 0 93 2 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 6202
2011 Aboriginal 68 24 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 6788

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 Aboriginal 45 37 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 4176
2017 Aboriginal 55 30 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 404
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 5545
2014 Aboriginal 50 32 8 5 3 1 0 83 9 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 6207
2011 Aboriginal 50 35 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 6787
2008 Aboriginal 54 29 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 6317

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 Aboriginal 43 32 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 16 6 4 1 0 73 10 4168
2017 Aboriginal 46 28 13 8 6 0 0 74 14 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 17 8 6 1 0 68 15 5554
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 17 11 9 1 0 62 21 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 37 18 10 7 1 0 64 18 6208
2011 Aboriginal 35 30 17 9 7 2 1 66 17 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 19 9 7 1 0 65 16 6783

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 32 11 9 3 0 0 76 12 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 4143
2017 Aboriginal 46 31 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 16 9 6 0 0 70 14 5565
2014 Aboriginal 30 34 15 12 8 1 0 64 21 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 16 12 7 0 0 65 18 6208
2011 Aboriginal 36 30 16 10 7 1 1 67 17 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 6782
2008 Aboriginal 34 34 12 10 9 0 0 68 19 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 6309

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 23 18 9 8 0 0 65 17 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 26 19 10 7 4 0 63 17 4179
2017 Aboriginal 43 19 14 9 7 8 0 67 18 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 26 19 12 10 4 0 58 22 5555
2014 Aboriginal 29 25 18 13 10 5 0 56 24 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 19 14 11 4 0 54 26 6209
2011 Aboriginal 36 20 17 12 9 4 1 60 22 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 26 19 14 10 4 0 55 25 6782
2008 Aboriginal 28 28 14 13 12 5 1 59 26 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 27 17 13 9 5 1 58 23 6313
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 27 11 4 6 2 1 77 11 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 11 5 4 2 0 80 9 4147
2017 Aboriginal 50 24 13 6 5 1 0 76 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 10 7 5 2 1 78 12 5560
2014 Aboriginal 49 21 11 9 7 3 1 72 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 30 12 7 5 2 0 76 12 6206
2011 Aboriginal 43 27 11 10 5 2 2 73 15 441
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 31 12 8 6 2 0 74 14 6788
2008 Aboriginal 38 31 12 9 8 1 1 71 17 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 12 9 7 2 0 72 16 6315

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 48 28 6 8 6 2 1 79 15 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 4132
2017 Aboriginal 50 26 11 7 5 1 0 77 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 8 8 6 1 1 77 14 5560
2014 Aboriginal 46 26 9 10 6 1 0 73 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 6204
2011 Aboriginal 42 30 10 8 7 1 1 74 16 441
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 10 10 6 0 0 73 16 6780
2008 Aboriginal 40 32 9 8 9 1 0 73 17 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 6315

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 21 10 8 5 0 1 77 13 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 4158
2017 Aboriginal 54 22 12 6 5 0 0 76 11 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 9 7 5 0 0 78 13 5555
2014 Aboriginal 54 22 9 8 7 1 0 76 15 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 28 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 6204

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 36 16 10 4 5 0 68 15 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 15 8 5 9 0 68 15 4185
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 13 8 7 9 2 70 16 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 32 16 10 7 9 0 64 19 5567
2014 Aboriginal 24 33 15 12 6 11 0 64 20 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 32 18 10 6 10 0 62 18 6202
2011 Aboriginal 27 28 15 10 12 7 1 60 23 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 18 11 9 8 1 59 22 6777

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 36 15 14 6 1 0 64 20 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 17 12 7 3 0 63 20 4173
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 14 11 6 5 1 67 18 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 18 13 10 3 0 57 24 5560
2014 Aboriginal 22 29 19 15 11 4 0 53 27 391
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 21 14 9 3 0 54 24 6199
2011 Aboriginal 29 28 15 14 11 3 1 59 25 440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 19 14 11 3 0 54 26 6775
2008 Aboriginal 29 32 12 11 13 3 0 63 25 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 35 17 12 10 3 0 60 22 6316

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 41 18 14 5 4 0 62 19 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 19 15 8 7 1 54 25 4168
2017 Aboriginal 24 27 17 14 6 11 0 58 23 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 30 20 17 11 6 0 49 30 5560
2014 Aboriginal 18 26 16 17 15 7 0 48 35 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 28 23 19 11 6 0 44 32 6202
2011 Aboriginal 19 33 19 15 10 4 1 54 26 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 21 18 11 6 0 47 31 6777
2008 Aboriginal 15 37 14 15 13 5 0 55 30 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 19 18 10 7 0 49 30 6310

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 40 12 18 9 3 0 60 28 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 17 18 10 4 0 52 30 4181
2017 Aboriginal 21 31 14 15 10 9 0 57 28 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 18 18 13 4 0 49 32 5563
2014 Aboriginal 17 28 18 17 15 4 0 47 34 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 19 20 13 3 0 46 34 6199
2011 Aboriginal 19 33 15 18 12 2 1 53 31 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 18 22 13 3 0 45 36 6768
2008 Aboriginal 14 35 12 21 13 4 0 52 36 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 15 21 12 3 0 50 34 6312
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 38 15 11 8 1 0 65 20 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 4173
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 17 11 9 1 0 63 20 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 12 10 0 0 64 22 5566
2014 Aboriginal 24 36 15 12 12 1 0 61 24 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 16 15 10 0 0 59 24 6207
2011 Aboriginal 27 36 14 12 10 0 0 63 23 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 38 15 14 9 0 0 62 23 6790

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 33 9 12 3 0 1 75 16 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 11 9 4 0 0 76 12 4173
2017 Aboriginal 38 37 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 10 10 5 0 0 75 14 5560

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 29 19 12 10 14 2 50 27 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 18 13 10 20 4 47 30 4158
2017 Aboriginal 15 20 16 14 13 20 2 44 35 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 17 16 12 17 3 43 35 5560
2014 Aboriginal 17 22 16 17 17 10 1 44 37 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 18 18 14 14 3 40 38 6202

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 Aboriginal 46 31 7 8 6 1 1 79 14 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 11 7 4 1 1 78 11 4155
2017 Aboriginal 49 25 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 10 7 6 0 1 76 13 5565
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 8 12 5 1 1 75 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 6208
2011 Aboriginal 41 34 9 8 5 2 1 77 13 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 6776
2008 Aboriginal 38 35 11 9 8 1 0 73 16 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 12 11 8 1 1 68 19 6320

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 Aboriginal 30 39 15 0 8 4 4 75 9 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 17 9 5 3 8 66 15 978
2017 Aboriginal 42 33 10 10 3 1 2 77 13 84
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 36 13 11 5 3 6 68 18 1324
2014 Aboriginal 43 27 6 12 8 4 1 73 21 100
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 14 10 7 3 5 67 19 1492

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 Aboriginal 27 42 10 11 10 0 1 70 21 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 11 12 4 0 1 72 16 4174
2017 Aboriginal 27 39 10 14 9 0 0 66 23 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 5563
2014 Aboriginal 19 35 13 20 13 0 1 54 33 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 13 17 8 0 0 62 24 6206
2011 Aboriginal 27 40 13 12 6 0 1 68 18 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 40 12 13 6 0 1 68 20 6789
2008 Aboriginal 31 41 12 10 4 1 1 74 14 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 12 11 5 0 1 72 16 6318

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 Aboriginal 44 35 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 4166
2017 Aboriginal 51 30 6 9 3 1 0 82 12 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 5562
2014 Aboriginal 52 30 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 6209
2011 Aboriginal 50 30 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 6783
2008 Aboriginal 49 34 7 5 4 0 0 83 10 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 6319

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 Aboriginal 50 37 4 6 3 0 0 88 8 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 4142
2017 Aboriginal 55 29 5 9 2 0 0 84 12 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 5554
2014 Aboriginal 54 30 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 6205
2011 Aboriginal 53 33 4 5 3 1 1 87 8 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 6787
2008 Aboriginal 53 34 6 3 3 0 0 87 7 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 6319

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 Aboriginal 26 32 16 13 10 3 0 60 24 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 18 14 10 3 0 57 25 4166
2017 Aboriginal 26 40 12 12 8 2 1 67 21 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 16 16 12 2 0 55 28 5552
2014 Aboriginal 18 26 14 17 18 5 1 47 38 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 29 18 19 14 2 0 47 34 6208
2011 Aboriginal 25 31 14 16 9 4 1 59 26 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 16 15 12 2 1 56 28 6793
2008 Aboriginal 30 36 10 11 11 2 0 68 23 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 24 37 16 13 8 2 0 63 21 6315

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 Aboriginal 19 27 15 15 23 1 1 46 38 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 15 15 17 3 2 50 34 4165
2017 Aboriginal 23 26 16 12 19 2 1 52 32 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 14 17 21 3 2 45 40 5553
2014 Aboriginal 14 21 17 18 24 3 2 37 45 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 15 20 25 3 2 37 48 6205
2011 Aboriginal 15 26 16 17 19 3 3 43 39 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 15 18 21 2 2 43 41 6787
2008 Aboriginal 17 32 11 16 19 3 1 51 37 434
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 14 16 15 2 2 53 32 6306

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 Aboriginal 29 42 13 8 5 1 1 73 14 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 4168
2017 Aboriginal 38 36 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 11 10 6 0 0 72 17 5549
2014 Aboriginal 24 42 12 12 9 0 1 66 22 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 43 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 6211
2011 Aboriginal 37 34 10 10 8 1 1 72 18 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 6780

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 Aboriginal 37 40 17 3 3 0 0 77 6 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 4146
2017 Aboriginal 42 30 15 8 5 0 0 72 12 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 14 10 6 0 0 70 17 5558
2014 Aboriginal 34 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 12 7 0 0 65 19 6209

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 Aboriginal 35 36 15 10 4 1 0 71 14 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 14 10 5 0 1 71 15 4169
2017 Aboriginal 45 27 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 5547
2014 Aboriginal 27 38 13 14 8 1 0 65 22 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 6206
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 11 9 5 2 1 74 14 440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 6774

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 Aboriginal 22 40 20 10 7 2 0 63 17 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 37 22 9 5 4 0 62 15 4174
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 17 11 8 7 0 62 20 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 21 12 7 5 0 59 20 5555

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 36 9 3 7 0 0 81 10 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 4169
2017 Aboriginal 48 26 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 5556
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 11 8 10 1 0 70 19 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 6203
2011 Aboriginal 46 29 9 10 7 0 0 75 16 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 6789

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 Aboriginal 36 37 9 12 5 1 0 74 17 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 17 8 5 0 1 71 13 4191
2017 Aboriginal 37 35 17 6 3 0 2 73 10 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 16 8 5 0 1 72 13 5567
2014 Aboriginal 33 31 20 7 7 0 2 65 15 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 6206
2011 Aboriginal 38 33 18 6 4 1 0 71 10 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 18 7 5 0 0 69 12 6787
2008 Aboriginal 27 34 21 9 8 0 1 62 17 436
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 21 10 6 0 0 62 17 6310

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 Aboriginal 31 27 42 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 37 4185
2017 Aboriginal 26 38 36 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 34 5564
2014 Aboriginal 27 40 33 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 36 6211
2011 Aboriginal 24 39 37 444
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 33 6787

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 Aboriginal 10 23 42 6 6 13 40
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 33 4 13 5 1203
2017 Aboriginal 16 28 29 10 8 8 128
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 36 7 7 8 1726
2014 Aboriginal 9 27 29 16 9999 19 114
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 30 39 9 9999 10 1858
2011 Aboriginal 13 26 34 11 9999 16 112
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 39 8 9999 10 2289
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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 Aboriginal 49 39 6 2 2 2 0 90 4 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4181
2017 Aboriginal 48 34 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 5558
2014 Aboriginal 42 39 10 3 5 1 0 81 9 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 6203
2011 Aboriginal 46 35 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 6786
2008 Aboriginal 51 32 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 6316

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 Aboriginal 35 32 17 10 5 2 0 68 15 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 43 18 9 3 1 0 70 12 4168
2017 Aboriginal 35 35 13 9 6 3 0 72 15 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 42 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 5556
2014 Aboriginal 27 39 13 11 7 4 0 68 18 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 42 19 9 4 2 0 66 14 6206
2011 Aboriginal 29 36 18 8 7 1 1 67 15 439
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 17 10 5 1 0 68 15 6780

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 Aboriginal 10 25 32 18 9 2 4 29 37 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 23 36 20 9 1 2 29 33 4178
2017 Aboriginal 9 19 36 20 11 1 5 33 29 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 37 17 7 1 3 26 36 5537
2014 Aboriginal 11 28 32 17 7 3 2 25 41 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 28 38 16 6 1 2 22 39 6186
2011 Aboriginal 13 23 34 18 8 1 3 27 37 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 36 17 6 1 2 24 39 6785
2008 Aboriginal 11 26 37 17 6 0 2 24 39 432
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 37 16 6 1 2 22 40 6306

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 Aboriginal 12 20 32 17 13 3 4 31 34 126
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 29 27 16 3 3 45 25 4157
2017 Aboriginal 11 14 25 23 18 2 6 45 28 404
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 30 23 13 2 4 38 31 5528
2014 Aboriginal 17 23 28 14 12 3 2 28 42 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 31 21 9 2 2 32 36 6180
2011 Aboriginal 13 18 28 19 14 4 5 36 33 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 29 23 12 2 3 37 32 6761
2008 Aboriginal 14 20 28 24 10 2 3 35 35 431
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 30 21 11 2 2 34 35 6298

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 Aboriginal 21 26 30 9 9 1 4 19 49 123
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 29 16 8 2 3 25 45 4165
2017 Aboriginal 17 21 34 11 11 3 3 24 40 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 28 14 7 2 3 22 49 5534
2014 Aboriginal 27 29 26 8 5 4 2 14 59 392
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 25 11 5 1 2 17 57 6180
2011 Aboriginal 18 26 29 14 7 3 2 22 47 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 26 29 14 6 1 3 21 49 6769
2008 Aboriginal 20 26 30 14 5 2 3 20 48 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 26 30 14 7 2 3 22 46 6285

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 Aboriginal 9 22 33 13 19 1 3 34 32 125
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 32 25 13 1 2 39 28 4148
2017 Aboriginal 9 15 28 23 18 3 5 44 25 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 33 24 11 1 3 36 30 5511
2014 Aboriginal 10 22 35 18 9 3 3 29 34 391
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 35 24 8 1 2 33 31 6178
2011 Aboriginal 7 14 36 26 12 0 5 40 22 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 34 24 10 1 3 36 29 6763
2008 Aboriginal 10 14 37 25 10 1 3 37 25 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 34 24 10 1 2 35 30 6287

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 Aboriginal 16 23 27 19 10 2 3 30 41 125
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 28 19 11 2 3 31 39 4168
2017 Aboriginal 15 14 29 20 13 3 5 37 32 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 27 16 9 2 4 27 45 5535
2014 Aboriginal 25 26 22 11 10 3 3 22 55 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 26 28 14 6 1 2 21 51 6185
2011 Aboriginal 16 22 29 17 11 2 3 30 40 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 30 18 9 1 3 28 41 6768
2008 Aboriginal 19 22 28 17 10 1 3 28 43 433
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 29 19 10 2 3 30 39 6293

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 Aboriginal 15 19 26 16 17 3 4 35 36 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 18 26 24 14 4 4 41 30 4158
2017 Aboriginal 13 17 26 16 14 8 6 34 35 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 18 29 22 12 2 5 36 33 5534
2014 Aboriginal 17 18 23 19 16 4 3 38 37 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 17 28 25 12 2 4 39 31 6183
2011 Aboriginal 16 16 25 22 14 2 6 39 34 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 28 23 12 2 5 38 32 6766
2008 Aboriginal 21 21 24 19 8 2 5 29 44 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 29 18 9 3 4 28 41 6300

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 Aboriginal 13 23 32 16 9 3 4 27 39 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 22 32 16 9 3 3 27 39 4174
2017 Aboriginal 13 20 31 14 12 6 5 28 37 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 33 14 7 2 3 23 43 5541
2014 Aboriginal 24 26 25 10 9 3 3 20 53 392
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 30 13 6 2 3 20 49 6188

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 Aboriginal 40 31 9 10 10 0 0 72 20 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 30 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 4165
2017 Aboriginal 41 25 11 14 8 1 0 67 22 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 9 9 8 1 0 74 18 5563
2014 Aboriginal 41 24 9 15 10 1 0 66 25 394
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 6206

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 Aboriginal 47 37 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 31 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 4165
2017 Aboriginal 40 35 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 11 5559
2014 Aboriginal 38 38 10 9 5 1 0 77 13 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 6204

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 Aboriginal 40 39 11 5 2 3 0 82 7 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 3 1 0 83 7 4171

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 Aboriginal 51 29 11 3 3 2 2 83 6 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 4168
2017 Aboriginal 45 26 14 5 4 5 0 75 9 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 14 3 3 4 0 80 6 5552
2014 Aboriginal 44 32 11 5 3 5 0 81 8 393
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 12 3 2 4 0 83 5 6206

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 Aboriginal 47 32 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 4173
2017 Aboriginal 49 30 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 5560
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 9 8 4 3 0 79 12 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 12 5 3 2 0 80 7 6207
2011 Aboriginal 37 34 11 10 5 2 1 73 15 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 7 4 3 0 76 11 6774

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 Aboriginal 50 41 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 34 9 4 3 0 0 85 6 4149
2017 Aboriginal 54 28 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 5560
2014 Aboriginal 45 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 6206
2011 Aboriginal 42 33 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 6775
2008 Aboriginal 38 36 11 7 6 1 0 75 13 435
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 12 7 4 1 0 77 12 6313

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 Aboriginal 24 31 19 11 6 6 4 61 18 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 30 17 9 6 7 5 64 17 4172
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 15 16 9 5 3 56 28 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 15 10 9 5 4 63 21 5560
2014 Aboriginal 26 33 14 13 9 3 2 62 23 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 31 14 10 9 4 3 64 21 6205

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 Aboriginal 35 33 16 8 5 1 2 70 14 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 13 9 4 3 2 73 14 4173
2017 Aboriginal 37 35 11 7 4 5 1 76 12 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 11 8 5 3 1 74 14 5556
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 10 8 4 6 0 77 13 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 12 8 4 4 1 74 13 6208
2011 Aboriginal 36 34 11 7 7 4 2 74 14 440
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 12 10 6 5 1 69 18 6773
2008 Aboriginal 32 34 10 9 10 5 1 70 19 432
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 12 11 7 5 1 69 19 6313

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 Aboriginal 35 35 19 7 4 1 0 70 10 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 18 6 4 2 0 72 10 4160

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 Aboriginal 22 22 23 17 13 1 2 45 31 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 19 14 13 11 3 47 31 4166
2017 Aboriginal 22 26 17 11 16 7 2 52 29 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 17 15 16 11 3 43 36 5554
2014 Aboriginal 16 23 18 12 22 9 0 43 37 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 19 19 17 18 11 2 37 41 6206
2011 Aboriginal 20 20 18 12 16 10 3 47 32 443
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 18 17 18 14 3 36 41 6785

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 Aboriginal 22 78 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 4187

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 506

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 68 24
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 506

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 507

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 507

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 507

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 26
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 507

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 507

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 27
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 507

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 507

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 1 507

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 59 26
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 507

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 Aboriginal 58 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 506

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 Aboriginal 26 26
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 506

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 Aboriginal 29 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 506

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 Aboriginal 22 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 506

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 26
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 506

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 Aboriginal 25 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 486

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 Aboriginal 31 23
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 486

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 Aboriginal 42 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 486

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 Aboriginal 69 23
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 486

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 22
2018 Non-Aboriginal 1 486

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 Aboriginal 65 23
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 486

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 Aboriginal 23 18 18 10 7 18 6 54 22 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 15 19 6 5 31 9 50 18 4178
2017 Aboriginal 19 18 18 8 10 21 6 50 25 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 17 18 7 8 28 8 49 23 5567
2014 Aboriginal 16 19 18 9 9 25 3 49 26 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 16 19 7 7 29 8 47 23 6208

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 Aboriginal 39 28 15 8 4 5 0 71 13 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 33 17 5 4 10 1 71 10 4175
2017 Aboriginal 33 25 15 8 9 7 3 65 19 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 17 6 6 10 1 67 14 5558
2014 Aboriginal 23 27 22 9 6 12 0 58 17 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 20 7 5 16 2 61 15 6206
2011 Aboriginal 34 28 16 11 7 4 0 64 19 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 17 7 5 10 0 67 13 6784

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 Aboriginal 13 87 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 4170

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 16
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 283

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 283

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 283

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 283

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 283

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 283

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 16
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 283

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 Aboriginal 42 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 284

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 Aboriginal 47 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 284

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 284

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 16
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 284

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 267

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 Aboriginal 0 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 267

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 267

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 Aboriginal 0 11
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 267

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 Aboriginal 50 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 267

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 267

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 Aboriginal 26 16 19 7 3 22 7 59 14 126
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 20 3 3 35 8 54 10 4173
2017 Aboriginal 27 12 20 5 6 25 5 56 16 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 16 20 3 3 35 8 55 10 5559
2014 Aboriginal 21 18 23 4 5 26 3 55 12 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 20 3 3 36 9 52 10 6201

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 Aboriginal 41 22 16 8 2 9 1 71 11 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 18 3 3 13 1 73 7 4176
2017 Aboriginal 37 25 17 3 5 11 1 71 10 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 16 3 3 13 2 74 7 5550
2014 Aboriginal 33 26 19 5 3 12 0 69 10 395
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 19 3 2 19 2 68 7 6205
2011 Aboriginal 44 26 13 7 3 7 0 75 11 442
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 15 3 3 10 0 77 7 6771
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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 Aboriginal 58 24 8 4 6 0 1 82 10 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 59 23 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 4145
2017 Aboriginal 56 21 13 3 5 2 0 78 8 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 23 9 4 5 2 0 81 9 5558

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 Aboriginal 46 31 9 8 4 1 0 78 13 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 4177
2017 Aboriginal 26 34 21 8 8 4 0 62 17 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 40 12 6 5 2 0 77 11 5562

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 Aboriginal 32 26 14 13 13 1 0 59 27 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 15 12 7 2 0 66 19 4184
2017 Aboriginal 24 35 15 12 11 3 0 61 24 410
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 40 15 14 10 1 0 61 24 5559

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 Aboriginal 16 25 21 12 22 2 2 43 36 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 23 14 18 0 2 43 33 4178
2017 Aboriginal 19 21 23 12 23 1 1 41 36 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 20 15 21 1 2 43 37 5552

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 Aboriginal 15 22 33 15 13 1 1 38 29 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 29 17 11 0 1 43 28 4175
2017 Aboriginal 24 28 26 11 10 0 1 53 22 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 27 17 13 0 1 42 31 5551

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 Aboriginal 24 25 20 17 11 1 3 50 29 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 30 24 13 9 1 2 52 23 4167
2017 Aboriginal 37 27 16 11 6 2 2 66 18 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 24 14 9 1 2 51 24 5544

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 Aboriginal 18 19 22 21 17 1 3 38 39 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 25 16 13 1 2 45 29 4171
2017 Aboriginal 28 20 19 14 17 1 1 49 32 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 24 24 17 15 1 2 42 34 5552

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 Aboriginal 48 18 12 6 5 0 10 74 12 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 26 14 6 5 1 7 73 12 4163
2017 Aboriginal 52 20 12 3 5 0 8 79 8 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 25 15 6 5 1 9 71 13 5541

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 Aboriginal 30 24 25 10 10 0 1 55 20 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 28 20 12 9 1 1 59 21 4170
2017 Aboriginal 36 27 21 8 7 0 1 63 15 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 22 12 9 0 1 58 21 5541

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 Aboriginal 33 32 20 13 2 0 1 65 15 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 23 9 5 1 2 61 15 4169
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 18 10 6 1 2 64 17 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 21 12 7 1 1 59 19 5537

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 Aboriginal 23 33 23 16 4 0 1 57 21 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 33 26 12 6 1 1 55 19 4171
2017 Aboriginal 30 31 20 12 5 2 1 63 17 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 23 14 8 1 2 53 23 5533

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 Aboriginal 33 24 19 15 5 1 3 59 21 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 21 11 6 1 1 61 18 4161
2017 Aboriginal 35 33 16 8 6 1 2 69 14 408
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 32 20 11 8 1 2 59 20 5533

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 Aboriginal 28 30 20 10 8 1 3 60 19 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 22 10 5 1 1 62 16 4147
2017 Aboriginal 33 29 20 9 5 1 1 64 15 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 21 10 6 1 2 62 16 5521

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 Aboriginal 54 18 12 5 6 1 3 76 12 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 24 13 6 5 1 2 76 11 4157
2017 Aboriginal 56 24 11 4 3 1 1 82 7 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 26 13 6 5 0 2 75 11 5559

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 Aboriginal 66 17 3 5 3 4 2 88 8 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 15 6 3 2 1 6 88 6 4172

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 Aboriginal 60 18 9 4 5 2 2 81 9 126
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 12 6 4 4 1 4 86 8 4159
2017 Aboriginal 66 14 7 4 3 2 3 85 8 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 13 6 4 4 1 4 85 8 5558

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 Aboriginal 54 27 11 2 6 0 1 82 7 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 4167
2017 Aboriginal 47 27 13 6 4 1 3 76 11 409
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 10 4 2 0 3 83 6 5557

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 Aboriginal 54 19 11 8 6 1 1 75 14 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 21 10 6 5 1 2 78 11 4162
2017 Aboriginal 59 19 8 6 4 0 3 81 10 406
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 21 10 6 5 0 3 79 11 5554

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 Aboriginal 48 8 3 3 2 2 34 87 8 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 12 5 2 1 1 29 88 5 4147
2017 Aboriginal 58 12 5 3 1 1 20 88 6 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 13 5 2 1 0 28 89 5 5552

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 Aboriginal 59 20 9 2 1 1 7 86 4 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 19 7 2 1 1 7 90 3 4150
2017 Aboriginal 59 21 11 2 2 1 4 84 5 405
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 20 7 2 1 1 7 89 4 5526

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 Aboriginal 63 15 7 3 2 1 8 86 6 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 15 6 3 4 1 5 86 8 4170
2017 Aboriginal 62 15 7 3 6 2 5 82 10 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 61 18 8 4 4 1 4 84 8 5559

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 Aboriginal 46 32 13 4 4 0 2 79 8 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 29 14 4 2 1 3 79 7 4165
2017 Aboriginal 51 26 12 6 2 0 2 79 9 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 5548

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 Aboriginal 16 28 39 10 7 0 0 44 17 128
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 34 35 12 4 0 0 48 17 4195
2017 Aboriginal 18 28 33 11 7 2 0 47 19 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 31 38 13 7 0 0 41 20 5559

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 Aboriginal 14 17 40 19 10 0 0 29 31 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 39 23 10 0 0 33 27 4142
2017 Aboriginal 10 19 39 23 9 0 0 32 29 407
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 41 21 8 0 1 30 29 5558
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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 Aboriginal 24 26 16 12 19 1 2 24 76 129
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 25 22 12 12 3 1 27 73 4187
2017 Aboriginal 23 24 16 11 20 4 1 24 76 410
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 23 20 13 14 3 1 27 73 5570

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 Aboriginal 28 93
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 3024
2017 Aboriginal 36 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 3871

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 Aboriginal 44 92
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 3024
2017 Aboriginal 36 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 3871

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 Aboriginal 17 93
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 3024
2017 Aboriginal 17 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 3871

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 Aboriginal 47 92
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 3024
2017 Aboriginal 35 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 3871

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 Aboriginal 7 92
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 3024
2017 Aboriginal 2 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 3871

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 Aboriginal 41 93
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 3024

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 92
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 3024
2017 Aboriginal 38 283
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 3871

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 Aboriginal 11 26 17 8 6 32 83
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 38 21 12 6 19 2916
2017 Aboriginal 6 47 18 10 6 13 266
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 44 19 11 6 16 3799

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 33 67 92
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 72 3004

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 Aboriginal 30 15 18 12 14 2 9 51 29 127
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 18 15 10 11 1 10 58 25 4181

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 Aboriginal 14 22 14 19 23 4 6 39 46 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 18 19 22 2 6 36 44 3012
2017 Aboriginal 9 21 15 18 21 9 7 35 47 285
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 21 16 18 26 2 8 35 48 3882

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 Aboriginal 8 9 10 16 47 3 7 19 70 94
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 11 15 19 45 2 5 15 69 3008
2017 Aboriginal 3 13 11 19 46 4 4 18 71 285
2017 Non-Aboriginal 2 8 10 18 53 3 6 11 77 3878
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