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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 43 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3266
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 40 9 7 6 0 0 77 14 117
2018 Bisexual 21 49 8 14 8 0 0 70 22 70
2018 Other 46 16 22 5 10 0 0 62 15 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 796

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 38 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 3278
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 38 9 5 6 0 0 79 12 118
2018 Bisexual 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 71
2018 Other 56 27 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 34 15 12 10 0 0 62 22 801

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 36 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 3254
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 32 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 118
2018 Bisexual 30 44 16 9 1 0 0 74 10 71
2018 Other 59 16 15 6 5 0 0 75 11 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 33 12 3 2 0 0 82 6 800

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 41 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 3274
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 37 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 118
2018 Bisexual 30 41 15 7 3 4 0 74 10 71
2018 Other 60 10 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 41 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 802

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 33 15 5 4 1 0 76 9 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 34 11 4 6 0 0 79 10 117
2018 Bisexual 43 24 23 7 2 1 0 67 9 71
2018 Other 47 23 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 33 20 11 7 1 0 62 18 802

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 37 13 7 3 0 0 77 9 3250
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 38 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 116
2018 Bisexual 41 33 13 9 3 0 0 74 12 68
2018 Other 52 18 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 18 11 6 1 0 64 17 797

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 27 18 9 6 4 1 65 16 3278
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 30 12 10 8 3 0 69 19 117
2018 Bisexual 27 15 37 9 7 6 0 45 16 71
2018 Other 37 13 25 10 15 0 0 51 25 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 23 23 12 11 3 0 52 24 802
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 28 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 3256
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 26 12 2 6 2 1 80 8 117
2018 Bisexual 52 29 6 7 2 4 0 85 9 70
2018 Other 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 31 14 6 6 3 0 74 12 792

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 31 8 7 3 1 0 81 11 3242
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 32 6 8 5 2 0 81 13 117
2018 Bisexual 48 39 2 6 3 2 0 89 9 69
2018 Other 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 31 13 9 6 2 1 72 14 793

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 26 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 3262
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 24 5 6 7 0 0 82 12 117
2018 Bisexual 52 31 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 71
2018 Other 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 29 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 796

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 31 15 8 5 8 1 70 13 3283
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 32 12 6 7 9 0 72 15 118
2018 Bisexual 42 23 8 9 10 8 0 70 20 71
2018 Other 33 12 11 14 5 24 0 60 26 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 19 11 7 9 0 58 21 803

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 33 16 12 6 3 0 65 18 3275
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 30 15 10 6 6 0 67 17 118
2018 Bisexual 38 23 11 12 10 7 0 65 24 71
2018 Other 27 6 23 20 5 19 0 41 30 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 30 20 15 11 3 0 53 27 799

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 31 19 15 7 7 1 56 23 3270
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 28 19 17 8 6 0 54 26 117
2018 Bisexual 23 34 13 13 11 7 0 61 25 71
2018 Other 46 13 5 25 10 0 0 60 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 27 21 17 11 7 0 46 31 801

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 32 17 18 9 4 0 53 29 3280
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 31 16 18 6 5 0 58 25 118
2018 Bisexual 15 39 9 15 17 5 0 57 33 71
2018 Other 42 12 16 15 15 0 0 54 31 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 28 18 21 13 4 0 45 36 801
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 35 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 3278
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 29 19 10 2 0 0 69 12 117
2018 Bisexual 30 43 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 71
2018 Other 19 46 25 5 5 0 0 64 11 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 31 17 13 13 0 0 57 26 795

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 40 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 3277
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 43 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 117
2018 Bisexual 29 45 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 70
2018 Other 62 16 5 11 5 0 0 78 16 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 40 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 798

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 22 18 13 9 20 4 48 29 3259
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 20 26 9 11 15 1 46 24 118
2018 Bisexual 14 26 11 11 5 29 5 60 24 71
2018 Other 42 21 18 5 5 10 0 69 11 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 21 19 14 14 19 3 40 36 798

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 33 10 8 4 1 1 78 11 3262
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 36 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 117
2018 Bisexual 38 45 8 5 2 2 0 84 7 69
2018 Other 63 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 34 13 8 6 1 1 73 14 794

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 30 17 8 4 3 8 67 14 761
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 30 12 18 4 4 0 64 23 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 31 20 7 8 3 10 59 18 196

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 45 11 11 4 0 1 74 15 3277
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 38 10 13 8 0 0 70 20 117
2018 Bisexual 29 42 8 18 3 0 0 71 22 71
2018 Other 39 34 0 22 5 0 0 73 27 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 41 15 15 5 0 1 65 20 795

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 42 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 3273
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 34 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 116
2018 Bisexual 21 46 15 14 4 0 0 68 18 71
2018 Other 57 21 12 5 5 0 0 77 10 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 38 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 794

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 39 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 3251
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 32 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 116
2018 Bisexual 32 47 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 71
2018 Other 68 21 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 41 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 791

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 34 17 14 9 3 0 59 23 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 33 13 11 10 1 0 66 21 117
2018 Bisexual 28 35 13 15 4 6 0 67 20 71
2018 Other 24 10 46 21 0 0 0 33 21 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 27 20 17 16 3 0 46 34 798

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 30 15 15 15 3 2 52 32 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 34 11 14 14 5 2 59 29 117
2018 Bisexual 21 28 20 11 9 3 7 55 23 71
2018 Other 14 24 15 18 10 0 19 47 34 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 24 16 17 24 3 2 39 44 799

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 41 12 9 4 0 0 74 13 3271
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 34 10 12 5 0 0 72 18 117
2018 Bisexual 18 43 28 4 6 0 0 62 10 70
2018 Other 28 46 10 16 0 0 0 74 16 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 39 13 13 8 0 0 65 21 797

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 35 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 3249
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 34 16 6 6 0 0 72 12 117
2018 Bisexual 28 39 20 5 7 0 0 68 13 71
2018 Other 46 34 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 18 12 9 1 0 61 21 797

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 36 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 3269
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 42 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 118
2018 Bisexual 26 49 9 8 6 1 1 76 15 71
2018 Other 30 39 5 25 0 0 0 69 25 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 34 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 798

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 39 21 8 5 4 0 64 14 3271
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 38 13 12 6 4 0 68 18 117
2018 Bisexual 18 43 21 13 3 3 0 62 16 71
2018 Other 23 15 47 9 0 6 0 40 10 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 29 27 13 9 4 0 49 22 802

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 32 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 3274
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 35 9 4 4 0 0 84 7 117
2018 Bisexual 42 30 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 71
2018 Other 36 42 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 31 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 795

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 33 16 8 5 0 1 72 12 3287
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 30 19 7 5 0 1 69 11 118
2018 Bisexual 46 34 12 5 4 0 0 80 9 71
2018 Other 41 34 21 0 0 5 0 78 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 32 19 9 6 0 1 65 16 802

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 34 37 3285
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 28 29 118
2018 Bisexual 48 18 34 70
2018 Other 39 42 19 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 41 799

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 34 32 3 13 5 930
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 32 48 4 3 6 51
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 29 40 5 6 6 221
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 39 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 3277
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 36 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 117
2018 Bisexual 44 37 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 71
2018 Other 64 20 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 39 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 804

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 44 16 8 3 1 0 72 11 3266
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 14 9 2 1 0 74 12 118
2018 Bisexual 24 40 16 16 4 0 0 64 20 71
2018 Other 52 15 23 5 5 0 0 67 10 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 39 21 12 5 2 0 61 17 799

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 23 37 20 9 1 2 30 32 3277
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 24 32 15 14 0 3 30 37 117
2018 Bisexual 4 21 32 24 15 4 0 41 26 71
2018 Other 6 17 37 25 15 0 0 40 23 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 26 35 17 6 1 2 24 40 802

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 15 29 27 16 2 3 46 24 3259
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 16 34 24 13 4 4 40 23 117
2018 Bisexual 6 16 21 24 27 7 0 54 23 71
2018 Other 10 5 42 10 14 0 19 29 19 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 18 29 23 12 3 2 38 32 794

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 25 29 16 8 2 3 25 45 3264
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 22 35 11 11 0 3 23 40 117
2018 Bisexual 22 21 25 12 16 5 0 30 45 68
2018 Other 6 23 16 25 10 0 21 45 35 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 23 29 15 6 2 3 22 48 799

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 17 32 25 14 1 2 40 27 3254
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 18 25 26 16 1 3 43 31 117
2018 Bisexual 7 10 23 26 28 5 1 57 19 70
2018 Other 6 15 29 16 15 0 20 38 26 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 19 32 23 9 2 2 33 34 792

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 22 29 19 11 2 3 32 37 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 22 25 20 16 0 5 38 35 117
2018 Bisexual 10 22 26 17 13 9 2 34 36 70
2018 Other 21 26 11 14 9 0 19 28 59 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 25 24 18 8 2 2 27 48 798

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 17 26 25 15 4 4 43 29 3261
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 15 25 21 23 0 4 46 28 117
2018 Bisexual 6 19 26 13 25 10 1 42 28 70
2018 Other 10 25 15 9 14 7 19 31 48 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 21 28 20 11 4 3 33 37 796

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 22 32 16 10 3 3 28 39 3273
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 31 24 15 11 0 2 27 48 117
2018 Bisexual 18 14 38 14 6 7 2 22 36 71
2018 Other 15 26 12 9 18 0 19 34 51 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 21 33 16 6 3 3 23 42 799

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 30 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 3263
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 27 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 118
2018 Bisexual 45 35 9 5 2 5 0 84 7 71
2018 Other 54 31 6 5 5 0 0 85 9 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 29 10 12 10 1 0 67 23 799

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 32 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 3261
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 30 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 118
2018 Bisexual 69 18 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 71
2018 Other 65 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 33 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 802

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 37 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 33 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 118
2018 Bisexual 44 39 14 1 2 0 0 83 3 71
2018 Other 64 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 12 799

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 34 11 3 2 3 0 84 5 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 34 10 3 5 1 1 82 8 116
2018 Bisexual 23 53 9 5 0 10 0 84 6 71
2018 Other 61 21 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 36 14 3 4 4 0 78 8 802

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 37 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 3270
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 37 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 117
2018 Bisexual 47 35 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 71
2018 Other 52 34 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 38 16 6 4 2 0 73 11 802

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 35 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 3252
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 32 4 3 3 0 0 90 7 116
2018 Bisexual 52 30 11 6 1 0 0 83 7 68
2018 Other 59 27 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 36 14 6 5 1 0 75 11 802

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 31 17 8 6 7 5 65 16 3271
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 30 24 8 4 9 0 61 13 118
2018 Bisexual 26 28 10 4 8 24 1 71 16 71
2018 Other 49 26 5 16 0 5 0 79 16 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 18 12 10 5 5 55 25 799

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 39 12 9 4 3 2 74 13 3271
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 34 15 5 6 4 2 72 12 117
2018 Bisexual 26 34 20 9 3 8 1 66 13 71
2018 Other 28 22 0 14 10 0 26 67 33 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 37 15 9 6 3 2 68 16 802

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 40 17 5 3 2 1 74 9 3262
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 41 11 4 5 2 0 80 8 117
2018 Bisexual 27 36 29 8 1 0 0 63 9 71
2018 Other 52 28 16 0 5 0 0 80 5 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 36 23 7 6 2 0 63 14 798

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 24 19 14 11 11 3 49 29 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 23 25 14 10 8 5 45 27 117
2018 Bisexual 13 32 16 13 12 12 2 52 29 70
2018 Other 34 5 16 5 14 0 26 52 26 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 17 21 16 19 11 2 35 41 800

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 3285
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 83 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 802

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 124

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 65 370
2018 Gay or lesbian 70 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 73 124

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 124

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 20

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 370

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 370
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 124

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 124

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 371
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 124

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 371
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 124

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 371
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 124

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 372
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 124

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 371
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 124

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 373
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 124

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 371
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 124

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 372
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 124

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 124

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 372
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 124

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 124

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 124

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 124

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 371
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 124

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 124

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 124

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 124

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 124

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 371
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 124

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 370
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 124

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 371
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 124

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 356
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 117

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 355
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 117

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 355

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 117

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 355
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 117

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 117

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 355
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 117

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 117

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 356
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 117

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 355
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 117

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 117

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 356
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 117

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 356
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 117

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 355
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 19

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 117

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 16 18 5 4 31 9 53 16 3275
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 14 18 11 6 28 11 43 28 118
2018 Bisexual 15 8 11 11 4 40 11 47 30 70
2018 Other 24 5 18 0 5 38 10 56 9 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 15 22 8 8 27 8 41 25 801

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 33 16 5 3 10 1 73 9 3276
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 38 11 4 3 9 1 80 8 117
2018 Bisexual 30 33 12 10 1 14 0 73 13 70
2018 Other 35 16 36 0 5 9 0 55 5 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 29 22 7 6 10 1 60 15 800

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 3269
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 93 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 800

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 80

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 77 202
2018 Prefer not to answer 82 80

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 202

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 80

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 80

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 202

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 202
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 80

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 79

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 79

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 79

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 204
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 79

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 79

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 79

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 79

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 79

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 203

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 204
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 79

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 80

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 80

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 203

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 80

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 80

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 203

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 80

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 80

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 204
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 80

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 187

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 187
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 76

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 187

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 187

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 187

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 187

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 187
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 76

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 187
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 76

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 188
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 76

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 188
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 76

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 187
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 76

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 188
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 76

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 76

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 67 187
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 76

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 187

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 186
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 76

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 16 19 3 2 35 8 57 9 3275
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 12 19 3 3 37 10 51 13 118
2018 Bisexual 13 11 15 5 3 45 8 51 17 69
2018 Other 18 12 15 5 0 39 10 61 9 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 14 24 4 5 32 7 45 14 797

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 32 17 3 2 12 1 75 6 3275
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 31 12 4 2 10 0 79 7 117
2018 Bisexual 29 33 13 5 3 17 0 75 10 71
2018 Other 29 25 31 9 0 5 0 57 10 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 30 23 4 4 14 2 63 10 799
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 22 8 4 4 1 0 84 7 3252
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 25 9 1 6 0 0 85 7 117
2018 Bisexual 53 29 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 70
2018 Other 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 26 12 4 6 1 1 77 11 795

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 40 11 4 2 2 0 82 7 3281
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 36 10 6 3 3 0 80 10 114
2018 Bisexual 32 45 10 10 3 1 0 77 13 71
2018 Other 40 32 5 5 0 19 0 89 6 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 40 15 6 5 1 0 74 11 798

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 38 15 11 6 2 0 68 17 3284
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 37 13 11 5 1 0 70 16 117
2018 Bisexual 17 46 15 15 6 2 0 63 21 71
2018 Other 17 10 25 19 10 19 0 33 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 32 19 15 11 3 0 54 27 801

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 25 24 14 17 0 2 44 32 3278
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 30 17 16 15 0 1 51 32 118
2018 Bisexual 13 24 23 20 18 0 1 38 38 71
2018 Other 40 10 5 5 41 0 0 49 46 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 22 23 14 23 1 3 38 38 799

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 28 29 17 10 0 1 44 27 3274
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 30 27 19 8 0 0 45 27 118
2018 Bisexual 28 25 26 13 7 0 1 54 20 71
2018 Other 44 5 21 6 24 0 0 49 30 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 24 30 18 15 1 1 36 33 799

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 31 24 13 8 1 2 54 22 3268
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 20 27 14 9 0 1 49 24 118
2018 Bisexual 35 33 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 71
2018 Other 25 16 20 5 15 0 19 51 25 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 25 15 12 1 1 46 28 798

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 25 26 16 12 1 2 45 28 3269
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 17 26 15 11 0 1 47 27 118
2018 Bisexual 33 23 21 16 6 0 1 56 23 70
2018 Other 25 11 5 14 26 0 19 45 50 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 24 21 18 18 2 1 41 37 801

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 26 13 6 4 0 7 75 11 3265
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 20 16 6 3 1 5 74 9 118
2018 Bisexual 59 19 11 7 2 0 2 80 9 71
2018 Other 41 34 16 5 5 0 0 75 10 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 26 16 7 7 1 9 67 16 793

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 27 21 11 9 0 1 59 20 3271
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 29 22 6 7 0 0 66 12 115
2018 Bisexual 39 36 10 7 6 0 1 76 14 70
2018 Other 30 35 15 10 10 0 0 64 21 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 19 15 12 1 2 53 27 801

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 36 22 9 5 1 1 64 14 3267
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 36 23 9 7 0 1 61 16 117
2018 Bisexual 23 35 32 4 4 0 2 59 8 71
2018 Other 54 15 26 5 0 0 0 69 5 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31 27 13 8 3 1 50 22 798

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 33 25 11 6 0 1 57 17 3270
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 35 22 11 8 0 0 58 19 117
2018 Bisexual 30 42 13 9 3 0 2 74 13 71
2018 Other 44 16 10 21 10 0 0 60 31 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 30 15 8 2 1 45 24 798

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 34 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 3260
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 35 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 117
2018 Bisexual 32 32 10 19 7 0 1 64 26 71
2018 Other 30 11 30 5 5 0 19 51 12 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 32 22 13 8 2 1 55 22 799

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 34 22 10 4 0 1 64 14 3251
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 29 21 11 10 0 1 58 21 117
2018 Bisexual 38 31 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 70
2018 Other 25 24 21 14 15 0 0 49 29 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 29 21 13 7 3 3 56 21 795

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 24 12 6 4 1 2 77 10 3257
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 26 11 3 7 0 3 78 11 117
2018 Bisexual 50 24 17 4 4 0 1 75 8 70
2018 Other 49 21 6 14 10 0 0 70 24 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 25 16 7 6 2 4 69 14 798

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 69 14 5 3 2 1 6 89 5 3270
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 16 5 2 4 0 6 88 6 117
2018 Bisexual 70 21 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 71
2018 Other 45 15 5 5 10 0 19 75 19 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 18 8 4 3 2 7 83 8 799

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 71 12 5 4 3 1 4 87 7 3258
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 17 3 4 4 1 2 88 8 117
2018 Bisexual 72 13 9 5 1 0 1 85 6 71
2018 Other 55 16 5 0 0 0 24 94 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 14 7 5 6 3 6 80 12 796

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 26 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 3268
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 24 11 6 3 0 1 79 9 117
2018 Bisexual 64 27 2 3 3 0 1 92 6 71
2018 Other 35 31 10 0 0 0 24 87 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 26 11 4 3 1 1 82 7 798

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 21 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 3265
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 16 9 8 5 1 1 77 14 116
2018 Bisexual 70 15 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 71
2018 Other 36 21 14 0 5 0 24 74 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 20 13 9 7 2 1 70 16 796

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 12 5 2 1 0 29 89 4 3255
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 12 5 2 2 0 39 85 7 117
2018 Bisexual 73 4 1 2 1 0 18 95 4 71
2018 Other 35 16 0 0 0 0 49 100 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 12 7 3 1 2 29 84 6 791

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 64 20 7 2 1 0 6 90 3 3255
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 17 5 1 3 3 8 90 4 117
2018 Bisexual 77 13 3 1 0 1 5 96 1 71
2018 Other 41 9 16 5 0 0 28 70 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 18 9 2 1 2 8 87 3 794

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 67 15 6 3 4 0 4 86 8 3269
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 11 5 3 6 3 6 85 10 117
2018 Bisexual 69 12 7 2 9 0 2 82 11 71
2018 Other 45 36 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 18 6 2 4 3 5 86 7 798

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 30 14 4 2 0 2 79 6 3266
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 31 10 5 3 0 2 81 9 117
2018 Bisexual 48 32 9 7 2 0 1 81 10 71
2018 Other 50 15 9 6 0 0 19 81 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 28 12 5 2 2 4 79 8 797

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 35 35 11 4 0 0 49 15 3290
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 34 40 9 3 0 0 48 12 118
2018 Bisexual 22 35 31 9 3 0 0 57 12 71
2018 Other 44 16 15 20 5 0 0 60 25 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 28 39 16 7 0 0 38 23 803

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 17 40 23 11 0 0 34 25 3252
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 12 39 27 12 0 0 39 21 115
2018 Bisexual 9 17 37 28 8 0 0 36 27 71
2018 Other 16 9 21 19 35 0 0 54 25 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 23 38 20 6 0 1 26 35 788
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 25 21 12 12 2 1 27 73 3282
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 17 27 8 9 3 1 35 65 118
2018 Bisexual 19 22 27 13 13 7 0 20 80 71
2018 Other 30 5 21 15 10 19 0 37 63 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 25 24 11 13 3 1 24 76 802

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 2363
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 77
2018 Bisexual 29 52
2018 Other 32 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 592

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 2362
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 77
2018 Bisexual 46 52
2018 Other 49 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 592

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 2363
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 77
2018 Bisexual 42 52
2018 Other 51 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 592

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 2362
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 77
2018 Bisexual 40 52
2018 Other 59 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 592

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 2362
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 77
2018 Bisexual 5 52
2018 Other 10 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 592

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 2363
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 77
2018 Bisexual 35 52
2018 Other 60 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 592

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 2362
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 77
2018 Bisexual 37 52
2018 Other 30 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 592

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 38 20 12 7 19 2281
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 31 24 17 1 22 75
2018 Bisexual 14 34 25 8 2 17 48
2018 Other 0 9 38 22 0 31 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 33 21 12 6 23 571

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 2350
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 68 77
2018 Bisexual 46 54 52
2018 Other 9 91 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 582

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 18 16 10 10 1 10 59 23 3283
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 22 15 13 10 0 8 58 25 118
2018 Bisexual 28 20 8 13 13 4 14 58 32 71
2018 Other 34 18 5 0 20 19 5 67 26 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 17 15 11 16 2 8 52 31 796

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 22 18 19 21 2 6 36 44 2357
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 23 22 18 20 0 5 37 40 77
2018 Bisexual 15 23 20 11 25 5 1 41 38 52
2018 Other 10 12 30 10 38 0 0 22 49 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 21 17 17 28 2 5 34 48 587

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 12 14 19 44 2 5 16 68 2354
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 4 10 19 59 1 5 7 83 77
2018 Bisexual 2 14 13 11 55 3 3 16 70 52
2018 Other 0 0 9 12 79 0 0 0 91 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 9 17 19 47 2 4 12 70 586
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