2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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 32 35 15 7 10 0 0 68 18 73
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 3306
2017 Aboriginal 30 39 13 9 8 0 0 69 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 12 8 4 0 0 75 13 3449
2014 Aboriginal 35 37 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 45 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3453
2011 Aboriginal 30 38 12 10 10 0 0 68 21 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 3790
2008 Aboriginal 42 37 9 1 10 0 0 79 12 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 3425

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 37 32 11 10 10 0 0 69 21 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 7 0 0 71 17 3307
2017 Aboriginal 32 31 13 14 10 0 0 63 25 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 3447

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 47 34 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 11 4 2 0 0 82 7 3289
2017 Aboriginal 42 38 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 3440
2014 Aboriginal 62 22 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 3449
2011 Aboriginal 55 31 10 1 3 1 0 86 4 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 3797

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 35 37 11 9 8 0 0 73 17 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 3317
2017 Aboriginal 35 44 7 6 8 0 0 78 14 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 10 3442
2014 Aboriginal 40 35 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3454
2011 Aboriginal 36 39 11 7 7 0 0 75 15 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 8 3794
2008 Aboriginal 48 33 7 5 7 0 0 81 12 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 3438

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 31 38 15 5 10 1 0 70 16 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 16 6 4 1 0 73 11 3303
2017 Aboriginal 34 33 14 8 11 0 0 67 19 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 32 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 3438
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 16 5 12 0 1 66 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 15 8 5 1 0 71 13 3454
2011 Aboriginal 22 31 20 11 14 1 1 54 25 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 20 9 5 1 0 67 14 3789

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 27 42 14 7 9 1 0 70 16 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 34 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 3291
2017 Aboriginal 31 34 17 9 9 0 0 65 19 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 3444
2014 Aboriginal 32 29 20 6 11 1 0 62 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 15 8 4 0 0 72 13 3452
2011 Aboriginal 23 33 20 11 10 2 0 57 22 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 3784
2008 Aboriginal 25 42 13 8 11 0 1 68 19 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 3439

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 30 23 14 15 15 1 3 54 31 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 25 19 11 8 3 0 61 19 3312
2017 Aboriginal 29 23 20 15 13 0 0 53 27 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 25 19 10 8 4 1 61 19 3447
2014 Aboriginal 24 18 28 14 14 3 0 43 28 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 27 19 11 8 4 1 60 20 3452
2011 Aboriginal 22 27 21 13 13 3 1 51 27 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 26 19 11 9 5 1 59 21 3786
2008 Aboriginal 22 34 13 13 12 4 2 59 27 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 18 13 9 5 1 58 23 3436
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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 51 25 8 9 5 0 1 78 14 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 5 3 1 1 80 9 3291
2017 Aboriginal 43 30 11 4 9 2 0 75 14 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 29 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 3447
2014 Aboriginal 51 24 10 6 5 2 1 78 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 11 5 4 2 1 80 9 3453
2011 Aboriginal 39 30 14 7 7 0 2 71 15 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 31 11 7 4 2 0 78 11 3792
2008 Aboriginal 31 34 16 6 11 2 0 67 17 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 12 8 6 3 1 74 14 3437

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 29 9 7 6 1 0 77 13 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 3290
2017 Aboriginal 44 31 8 7 8 1 0 76 16 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3443
2014 Aboriginal 44 27 9 10 7 1 1 73 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 3451
2011 Aboriginal 40 29 8 13 11 0 0 69 23 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 3789
2008 Aboriginal 34 30 12 10 14 0 0 64 24 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 11 10 7 1 0 71 17 3437

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 53 23 10 9 4 0 1 77 14 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 9 6 4 0 0 80 10 3297
2017 Aboriginal 48 32 6 4 9 1 0 80 14 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 3442
2014 Aboriginal 58 23 11 2 4 0 1 82 6 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 30 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 3453

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 38 28 8 11 10 5 0 70 22 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 16 8 7 7 0 67 16 3323
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 15 10 7 8 0 65 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 16 7 7 8 0 67 16 3447
2014 Aboriginal 34 20 16 12 10 9 0 59 24 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 16 8 5 10 0 68 15 3452
2011 Aboriginal 23 19 18 18 17 5 1 45 37 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 20 9 7 10 1 60 17 3797

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 37 10 12 11 1 0 66 24 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 17 11 9 2 0 62 21 3318
2017 Aboriginal 28 34 12 13 11 1 0 63 25 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 19 10 8 3 0 61 19 3445
2014 Aboriginal 32 21 18 14 12 3 0 54 28 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 18 12 7 3 0 61 20 3452
2011 Aboriginal 15 27 16 18 22 1 1 43 41 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 21 13 10 3 0 54 24 3780
2008 Aboriginal 22 25 20 14 18 0 1 48 32 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 19 14 10 2 0 55 25 3435

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 23 38 13 10 13 4 0 63 23 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 30 20 14 10 5 0 53 26 3316
2017 Aboriginal 22 22 15 17 11 12 0 50 32 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 30 20 14 9 6 0 53 25 3441
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 12 14 15 8 0 55 32 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 33 21 16 8 6 0 52 26 3450
2011 Aboriginal 12 29 17 20 19 3 1 42 40 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 22 18 9 7 0 47 29 3794
2008 Aboriginal 3 34 20 22 15 5 1 39 39 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 32 22 19 11 7 0 45 32 3437

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 26 29 17 12 14 2 0 57 26 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 33 18 17 12 2 0 52 29 3322
2017 Aboriginal 20 32 13 15 12 8 0 57 30 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 33 18 15 10 3 0 55 27 3442
2014 Aboriginal 20 32 15 9 18 5 0 56 28 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 38 19 15 9 3 0 55 26 3451
2011 Aboriginal 16 29 13 16 22 4 0 47 40 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 13 34 20 19 11 3 0 49 31 3792
2008 Aboriginal 16 23 16 26 16 2 1 40 43 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 17 20 11 3 0 51 32 3438
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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 40 22 18 9 12 0 0 61 21 73
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 19 3310
2017 Aboriginal 33 27 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 15 11 7 0 0 66 19 3447
2014 Aboriginal 26 37 18 10 10 0 0 62 20 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 36 17 14 8 0 0 60 22 3449
2011 Aboriginal 23 28 17 19 13 0 0 51 32 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 17 12 8 0 0 62 21 3794

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 35 39 10 7 9 0 0 74 16 73
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 3319
2017 Aboriginal 33 36 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 13 10 4 0 0 74 14 3446

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 16 21 17 16 14 10 5 44 36 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 20 14 10 15 3 47 29 3300
2017 Aboriginal 11 22 15 14 14 18 5 43 37 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 19 13 9 19 4 47 29 3443
2014 Aboriginal 14 16 22 16 17 14 0 35 39 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 20 16 11 16 3 43 32 3448

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 30 12 5 6 0 1 77 11 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 3299
2017 Aboriginal 36 36 12 6 9 1 0 72 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 3450
2014 Aboriginal 46 30 14 4 5 1 0 77 9 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 3455
2011 Aboriginal 39 29 16 7 10 0 0 67 16 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 3792
2008 Aboriginal 29 36 14 12 11 0 0 64 22 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 36 14 11 7 1 1 68 18 3438

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 56 0 13 12 6 0 13 64 21 15
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 17 7 4 3 6 70 11 836
2017 Aboriginal 24 52 8 7 8 0 0 77 15 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 14 9 4 3 7 71 14 855
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 13 7 5 3 6 72 13 832

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 30 35 15 16 4 0 0 65 20 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 3317
2017 Aboriginal 33 37 12 7 9 1 0 71 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 11 11 5 0 0 72 16 3452
2014 Aboriginal 42 30 17 6 5 0 0 72 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 11 11 5 0 1 73 15 3453
2011 Aboriginal 26 33 21 13 7 0 0 59 20 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 13 9 4 0 1 74 13 3791
2008 Aboriginal 28 30 13 20 8 0 1 59 28 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 13 9 3 0 1 75 13 3435

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 33 34 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 73
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 3314
2017 Aboriginal 32 39 11 8 10 0 0 71 18 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3450
2014 Aboriginal 34 41 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3453
2011 Aboriginal 38 35 9 10 7 0 1 74 17 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3787
2008 Aboriginal 40 42 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 3436

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 41 35 14 6 5 0 0 76 11 72
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 3288
2017 Aboriginal 37 39 8 7 9 0 0 76 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3445
2014 Aboriginal 46 27 14 9 2 1 0 74 12 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 3447
2011 Aboriginal 39 39 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3788
2008 Aboriginal 45 36 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 3440

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 12 11 15 2 0 60 28 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 17 13 9 2 0 60 22 3306
2017 Aboriginal 28 31 12 12 13 4 1 61 26 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 15 11 8 3 1 65 19 3443
2014 Aboriginal 34 24 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 17 13 9 3 0 61 22 3450
2011 Aboriginal 23 30 13 19 15 1 0 53 34 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 16 13 9 2 0 61 23 3794
2008 Aboriginal 16 32 15 14 20 3 0 50 35 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 18 13 8 2 0 60 22 3435

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 22 22 13 14 26 0 3 45 41 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 15 15 17 2 1 51 34 3314
2017 Aboriginal 21 24 11 19 20 2 3 48 41 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 15 15 17 2 2 50 34 3444
2014 Aboriginal 19 17 13 18 24 6 4 40 46 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 16 17 22 3 2 42 41 3452
2011 Aboriginal 16 28 9 12 31 2 2 47 44 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 17 17 23 1 2 41 42 3786
2008 Aboriginal 19 22 12 8 37 0 2 42 46 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 29 16 18 18 2 2 46 38 3437

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 37 24 10 19 10 0 0 61 29 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 3300
2017 Aboriginal 31 29 18 8 13 0 1 61 22 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 38 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 3436
2014 Aboriginal 19 44 11 9 15 1 0 64 24 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 14 13 8 0 0 66 21 3454
2011 Aboriginal 26 34 10 14 16 0 0 60 29 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 39 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 3794

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 44 20 14 9 13 0 0 64 22 73
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3295
2017 Aboriginal 36 27 14 11 11 0 1 64 22 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 3437
2014 Aboriginal 32 30 18 10 10 0 0 62 20 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 3452

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 36 34 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 3303
2017 Aboriginal 41 29 11 8 11 0 0 70 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 14 8 5 0 1 72 13 3441
2014 Aboriginal 33 36 13 9 9 1 0 69 18 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 16 10 5 1 0 69 15 3451
2011 Aboriginal 29 41 12 9 8 0 1 70 18 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 13 6 3 1 1 77 9 3792

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 27 35 16 7 14 2 0 62 21 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 21 9 6 4 0 62 16 3318
2017 Aboriginal 22 34 10 15 15 3 0 58 31 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 21 10 6 4 1 61 18 3442

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 47 24 10 11 7 0 1 72 18 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 30 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 3311
2017 Aboriginal 51 32 6 5 5 1 0 83 10 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 10 7 5 0 0 79 12 3447
2014 Aboriginal 49 27 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 34 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 3452
2011 Aboriginal 41 29 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 9 6 3 0 1 81 9 3793

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 40 31 16 4 8 1 0 72 12 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 31 16 8 5 0 0 70 13 3320
2017 Aboriginal 53 26 10 8 1 0 1 81 9 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 35 16 7 3 0 1 74 10 3452
2014 Aboriginal 36 35 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 37 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 3453
2011 Aboriginal 39 33 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 38 17 6 4 0 0 74 10 3789
2008 Aboriginal 29 39 21 4 7 1 0 68 11 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 20 9 5 0 0 67 14 3442

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 30 38 32 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 35 3319
2017 Aboriginal 36 30 35 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 34 3450
2014 Aboriginal 26 37 37 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 34 3454
2011 Aboriginal 29 36 35 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 32 3797

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 9 4 41 4 22 20 23
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 26 43 5 7 7 958
2017 Aboriginal 11 17 55 5 8 3 34
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 39 6 8 8 952
2014 Aboriginal 5 14 57 10 9999 14 21
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 25 37 9 9999 10 949
2011 Aboriginal 21 22 32 11 9999 15 28
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 41 8 9999 9 1068
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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 48 41 3 3 5 0 0 89 7 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 3316
2017 Aboriginal 35 41 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 3440
2014 Aboriginal 37 48 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 3454
2011 Aboriginal 37 41 7 10 3 1 0 79 14 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 8 3793
2008 Aboriginal 42 34 15 3 5 1 0 77 8 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 80 9 3438

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 24 45 12 12 6 3 0 70 18 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 44 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 3312
2017 Aboriginal 33 37 13 7 8 2 0 71 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 15 8 3 1 0 73 11 3447
2014 Aboriginal 28 39 15 7 8 3 0 69 15 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 44 18 9 3 2 0 70 12 3454
2011 Aboriginal 20 41 15 14 7 2 1 63 22 92
2011 Non-Aboriginal 24 41 18 11 5 2 0 66 16 3790

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 11 21 37 17 9 0 5 27 34 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 37 21 8 1 1 29 33 3314
2017 Aboriginal 14 12 43 18 9 0 4 28 28 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 36 19 10 1 3 30 32 3434
2014 Aboriginal 9 26 36 18 8 1 3 26 37 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 25 38 18 7 1 2 26 35 3449
2011 Aboriginal 15 20 35 20 5 1 4 27 37 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 34 20 7 1 2 28 36 3789
2008 Aboriginal 16 28 31 20 3 1 1 23 45 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 28 34 18 7 1 2 26 39 3434

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 15 21 26 21 14 0 3 36 36 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 27 29 17 2 2 49 24 3302
2017 Aboriginal 9 11 27 26 23 1 2 51 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 25 27 19 3 5 49 24 3428
2014 Aboriginal 7 20 29 22 14 4 4 39 30 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 27 29 16 3 3 48 23 3444
2011 Aboriginal 12 16 26 25 12 3 5 41 30 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 28 28 15 3 4 46 24 3786
2008 Aboriginal 9 26 31 23 8 1 2 32 36 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 28 25 13 2 3 40 30 3430

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 26 16 28 16 10 0 3 28 44 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 31 18 10 2 2 29 38 3311
2017 Aboriginal 20 24 27 18 6 1 3 25 47 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 29 17 10 2 4 29 41 3432
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 32 11 4 1 1 15 52 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 27 15 8 2 3 24 48 3442
2011 Aboriginal 24 18 28 13 7 3 6 23 47 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 18 24 27 16 9 2 3 27 44 3788
2008 Aboriginal 19 27 32 14 7 0 1 21 46 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 30 15 8 2 3 24 45 3429

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 14 16 32 20 17 0 2 38 30 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 32 27 14 1 1 42 26 3298
2017 Aboriginal 9 6 29 35 19 1 1 55 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 15 30 27 16 1 3 44 24 3423
2014 Aboriginal 9 14 42 22 12 0 3 34 23 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 35 25 12 1 2 38 26 3440
2011 Aboriginal 9 19 24 27 14 1 5 44 31 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 34 27 12 1 2 40 25 3780
2008 Aboriginal 12 16 33 28 8 1 2 37 29 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 34 25 10 1 2 36 29 3425

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 21 23 26 12 14 1 3 27 46 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 21 28 20 12 2 3 33 37 3315
2017 Aboriginal 17 20 20 17 18 1 6 38 41 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 27 19 14 1 4 35 36 3434
2014 Aboriginal 16 24 25 17 13 0 5 31 43 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 30 17 10 1 3 28 40 3442
2011 Aboriginal 20 17 34 12 8 0 9 22 40 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 30 18 10 1 4 30 39 3787
2008 Aboriginal 21 23 31 14 9 0 1 24 44 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 29 18 11 1 3 30 39 3425

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 24 15 19 18 18 0 6 38 42 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 26 24 16 3 3 42 31 3300
2017 Aboriginal 13 18 18 21 21 2 6 46 34 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 15 24 23 18 3 5 45 28 3435
2014 Aboriginal 12 15 34 15 15 2 6 33 29 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 24 30 20 3 5 55 20 3440
2011 Aboriginal 16 14 32 12 16 2 9 31 33 94
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 13 26 27 19 3 6 51 21 3777
2008 Aboriginal 12 15 26 25 14 1 7 43 29 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 25 24 15 2 4 42 32 3430

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 19 22 32 15 9 1 2 25 42 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 33 20 10 2 2 32 35 3312
2017 Aboriginal 12 23 34 10 13 3 5 25 38 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 33 18 11 3 3 31 34 3434
2014 Aboriginal 15 31 32 12 8 1 1 20 47 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 31 16 9 3 3 27 40 3446

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 47 27 6 7 12 1 0 75 19 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 3297
2017 Aboriginal 44 28 3 12 11 1 1 73 23 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 3446
2014 Aboriginal 40 24 8 12 12 4 0 67 25 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 9 9 5 1 0 77 15 3453

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 51 31 4 5 9 0 0 81 14 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 3301
2017 Aboriginal 40 35 6 12 6 0 0 75 18 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 3443
2014 Aboriginal 46 34 7 8 6 0 0 80 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 3449

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 41 41 4 8 6 0 0 82 14 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 12 5 3 1 0 81 8 3305

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 43 33 16 2 3 3 0 78 6 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 3296
2017 Aboriginal 44 23 14 6 7 4 0 71 14 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 14 3 3 4 1 79 6 3447
2014 Aboriginal 47 29 14 1 5 4 0 79 6 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 3450

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 39 32 10 5 10 3 0 73 16 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 3309
2017 Aboriginal 36 38 11 5 5 4 0 77 11 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 12 4 3 2 0 81 7 3446
2014 Aboriginal 39 34 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 11 4 2 3 0 82 7 3452
2011 Aboriginal 34 31 14 6 10 5 0 68 18 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 16 6 4 4 0 73 10 3792

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 46 37 4 7 6 0 0 83 12 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 34 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 3308
2017 Aboriginal 42 39 5 4 9 1 0 82 13 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3445
2014 Aboriginal 45 35 9 4 6 1 0 80 10 78
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 3451
2011 Aboriginal 32 35 17 6 8 2 0 69 14 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 12 5 3 1 0 79 9 3780
2008 Aboriginal 34 35 16 7 7 0 1 70 14 82
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 12 7 5 1 0 76 11 3434

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 30 21 20 9 10 5 5 56 22 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 31 17 9 6 7 3 64 17 3302
2017 Aboriginal 30 31 11 6 13 2 7 66 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 14 9 6 5 5 68 17 3450
2014 Aboriginal 28 24 21 6 12 6 2 57 20 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 8 6 6 4 68 15 3448

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 32 31 7 18 9 4 0 65 28 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 15 10 6 3 1 69 16 3314
2017 Aboriginal 36 30 9 9 13 2 1 68 22 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 13 9 5 4 1 71 15 3445
2014 Aboriginal 33 34 9 8 13 4 0 70 21 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 12 8 4 4 1 75 12 3450
2011 Aboriginal 25 27 10 13 19 5 0 55 34 93
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 10 5 5 1 67 17 3792
2008 Aboriginal 37 26 9 11 10 8 0 67 22 83
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 15 12 7 5 2 63 21 3438

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 32 31 20 8 7 1 0 64 16 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 19 6 4 2 0 70 11 3305

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 18 25 27 9 9 7 4 49 21 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 20 13 13 12 3 46 31 3314
2017 Aboriginal 17 15 19 13 17 14 3 40 37 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 19 13 14 13 4 44 33 3446
2014 Aboriginal 14 22 23 8 24 10 0 39 35 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 19 15 15 12 4 42 36 3453
2011 Aboriginal 14 13 17 13 29 8 6 31 49 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 20 15 14 16 4 39 36 3794

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 16 84 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 3319

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 403

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 403

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 403

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 403

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 48 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 404

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 404

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 389

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 389

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 389

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 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 389

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 46 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 389

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 44 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 389

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 18 16 16 4 9 32 5 54 21 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 16 20 5 5 30 7 50 17 3316
2017 Aboriginal 9 27 15 3 13 27 6 54 23 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 15 17 6 6 32 10 52 20 3453
2014 Aboriginal 19 18 26 3 5 25 5 53 11 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 16 18 5 4 32 9 54 16 3453

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 33 31 15 3 9 9 1 71 13 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 30 18 6 4 11 1 69 11 3317
2017 Aboriginal 25 28 20 9 10 8 0 58 21 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 29 18 6 5 14 2 67 12 3450
2014 Aboriginal 30 30 21 2 5 10 1 68 8 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 18 5 3 15 1 68 10 3452
2011 Aboriginal 24 30 19 6 8 13 0 62 17 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 19 5 3 11 0 69 10 3789

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 12 88 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 3317

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 228

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 228

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 228

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 228

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 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 228

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 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 228

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 53 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 228

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 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 218

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 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 218

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 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 218

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 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 218

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 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 218

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 Aboriginal 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 218

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 Aboriginal 48 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 218

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 45 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 218

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 11 18 3 5 33 5 60 12 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 15 20 3 3 34 7 56 10 3306
2017 Aboriginal 16 19 17 4 6 28 10 57 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 17 2 3 38 9 57 10 3447
2014 Aboriginal 18 14 28 0 5 28 8 49 8 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 18 2 2 39 9 58 8 3451

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 39 24 14 4 6 12 1 72 12 73
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 18 3 3 12 1 72 7 3307
2017 Aboriginal 35 26 19 7 4 5 3 67 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 17 3 3 17 2 73 7 3441
2014 Aboriginal 30 28 19 4 4 14 1 69 9 79
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 17 2 2 19 2 73 5 3450
2011 Aboriginal 24 33 21 4 5 12 0 66 11 95
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 17 3 2 14 0 74 6 3788
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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 61 18 9 5 5 1 0 80 11 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 23 9 3 4 1 0 84 7 3286
2017 Aboriginal 60 21 6 7 5 1 0 81 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 24 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 3446

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 34 39 16 6 2 2 0 75 9 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 38 12 4 3 2 0 80 7 3313
2017 Aboriginal 31 41 11 5 6 5 0 76 12 91
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 41 15 6 4 4 0 73 11 3445

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 30 30 14 8 15 1 1 62 24 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 36 16 10 7 2 0 66 17 3322
2017 Aboriginal 20 36 16 14 11 3 0 58 26 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 17 11 8 2 0 63 19 3440

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 25 20 27 11 16 0 1 46 27 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 26 21 13 12 0 2 52 26 3306
2017 Aboriginal 23 13 20 18 24 0 2 37 42 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 21 14 16 0 2 48 31 3440

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 19 22 29 15 13 0 2 41 29 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 27 29 16 11 0 1 44 27 3319
2017 Aboriginal 26 28 23 11 8 0 4 56 20 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 27 15 10 0 1 47 26 3446

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 24 24 14 9 1 3 51 24 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 25 13 8 0 1 53 22 3311
2017 Aboriginal 35 26 21 7 5 1 5 65 13 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 23 12 8 0 2 56 21 3438

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 23 19 18 24 13 1 3 44 38 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 23 16 12 1 2 47 29 3311
2017 Aboriginal 28 19 24 14 10 1 3 49 25 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 24 22 15 12 1 2 49 28 3448

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 50 23 9 3 6 0 9 80 10 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 23 15 6 4 1 6 73 11 3296
2017 Aboriginal 53 16 7 8 3 0 13 80 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 24 14 6 4 1 9 74 11 3449

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 35 27 11 12 13 0 2 63 25 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 27 22 10 8 0 1 59 19 3313
2017 Aboriginal 36 25 16 10 10 0 4 63 20 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 29 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 3437

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 20 25 14 5 0 3 55 19 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 22 11 5 1 1 61 16 3300
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 20 10 7 1 4 61 18 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 21 10 5 1 2 62 16 3438

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 25 25 22 16 9 1 2 52 26 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 24 12 7 1 1 56 20 3299
2017 Aboriginal 22 27 20 15 10 1 5 53 26 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 22 13 7 0 2 57 20 3436

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 25 32 15 14 11 1 2 59 26 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 3298
2017 Aboriginal 29 26 17 14 10 0 4 57 25 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 20 10 7 0 2 62 18 3441

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 29 23 25 7 16 1 0 52 23 73
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 22 10 5 1 1 63 15 3280
2017 Aboriginal 33 30 19 6 8 1 3 65 15 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 33 19 9 5 1 2 66 14 3431

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 25 12 3 3 1 2 81 7 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 22 12 5 4 0 3 79 9 3289
2017 Aboriginal 60 15 8 7 7 0 3 77 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 21 11 5 2 0 2 81 8 3444

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 65 17 6 4 3 1 3 86 7 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 71 13 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 3291

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 67 15 7 4 5 1 2 84 9 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 70 12 6 3 4 1 4 86 7 3295
2017 Aboriginal 67 15 4 6 3 2 3 86 10 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 11 5 4 3 1 4 87 7 3448

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 45 26 15 4 5 1 3 74 10 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 25 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 3302
2017 Aboriginal 58 21 13 2 3 0 3 81 5 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 9 4 2 0 3 85 6 3443

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 59 19 7 4 8 0 3 80 13 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 20 10 6 5 0 2 78 12 3286
2017 Aboriginal 54 15 11 12 4 1 3 72 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 18 9 6 4 0 2 80 11 3441

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 59 6 4 0 1 0 29 92 2 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 14 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 3272
2017 Aboriginal 57 6 9 0 1 0 26 86 1 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 13 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 3438

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 17 9 2 4 1 8 84 6 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 19 8 2 1 0 6 89 3 3287
2017 Aboriginal 71 14 6 1 2 0 6 90 3 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 19 7 2 1 0 7 90 3 3429

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 62 18 8 6 1 0 5 84 7 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 72 14 5 2 2 0 4 90 5 3305
2017 Aboriginal 65 14 5 10 1 0 5 84 11 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 69 15 6 3 2 0 4 89 5 3446

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 45 25 13 7 6 0 4 73 13 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 26 15 4 2 0 3 77 7 3301
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 10 8 2 0 4 79 11 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 3439

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 14 28 34 15 8 0 0 43 23 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 34 13 4 0 0 48 18 3322
2017 Aboriginal 16 33 29 15 5 0 1 49 21 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 33 35 14 5 0 0 45 20 3445

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 19 20 23 25 13 0 0 38 39 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 37 25 12 0 0 36 27 3284
2017 Aboriginal 4 22 31 30 12 0 1 43 26 92
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 19 37 24 12 0 1 37 26 3445
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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 32 26 18 8 11 4 1 34 66 75
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 26 19 11 9 2 1 34 66 3318
2017 Aboriginal 30 13 18 16 17 5 0 32 68 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 24 19 12 11 3 1 32 68 3449

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 20 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 2149
2017 Aboriginal 15 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 2260

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 40 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 2149
2017 Aboriginal 56 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 2260

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 18 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 2149
2017 Aboriginal 15 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 2260

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 34 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 2149
2017 Aboriginal 54 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 2260

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 8 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 2149
2017 Aboriginal 9 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 2260

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 24 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 2149

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 2149
2017 Aboriginal 33 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 2260

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 8 36 17 17 0 22 45
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 45 20 11 4 15 2069
2017 Aboriginal 3 35 24 11 11 16 61
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 50 20 9 4 12 2219

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 50 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 60 2138

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 45 18 7 9 11 0 10 70 22 74
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 17 14 9 10 1 9 63 21 3318

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 23 16 19 15 17 0 10 43 36 46
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 18 16 19 3 7 41 39 2142
2017 Aboriginal 18 15 10 13 38 1 5 35 55 60
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 16 16 21 2 9 39 43 2266

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 0 11 25 11 47 0 7 12 61 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 14 15 19 39 3 6 20 64 2147
2017 Aboriginal 5 8 8 7 65 3 4 14 77 61
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 13 18 47 3 7 14 72 2263
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