2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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 34 42 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 2620
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 44 7 9 6 0 0 77 16 94
2018 Bisexual 26 47 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 47
2018 Other 35 46 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 37 16 10 8 0 0 67 17 598

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 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 2619
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 31 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 93
2018 Bisexual 41 29 18 8 4 0 0 71 12 48
2018 Other 48 21 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 36 16 11 12 0 0 62 23 601

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 48 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 2603
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 32 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 93
2018 Bisexual 44 28 19 8 2 0 0 72 9 48
2018 Other 58 25 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 37 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 599

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 41 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 2626
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 9 9 4 0 0 77 13 94
2018 Bisexual 40 38 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 48
2018 Other 50 19 25 5 0 0 0 69 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 38 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 603

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 43 32 15 5 4 1 0 76 9 2617
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 27 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 91
2018 Bisexual 43 41 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 47
2018 Other 61 14 15 5 5 0 0 75 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 32 20 10 7 0 0 62 18 599

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 41 34 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 2606
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 26 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 92
2018 Bisexual 38 38 17 5 2 0 0 77 7 47
2018 Other 66 8 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 36 21 10 7 0 0 62 17 597

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 36 25 18 10 7 3 0 63 18 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 21 16 13 14 1 0 57 27 93
2018 Bisexual 30 32 15 9 12 0 3 64 21 47
2018 Other 46 19 14 5 10 5 0 68 17 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 23 23 15 10 4 1 50 26 598
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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 54 26 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 2601
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 30 9 7 7 1 1 77 14 93
2018 Bisexual 60 24 6 9 0 0 2 85 9 47
2018 Other 64 11 15 9 0 0 0 75 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 30 13 8 5 2 1 74 13 602

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 50 31 9 6 4 1 0 82 9 2602
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 34 7 6 6 0 1 80 13 93
2018 Bisexual 53 30 4 7 4 0 2 85 11 47
2018 Other 53 16 16 9 0 5 0 73 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 601

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 55 26 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 2607
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 27 11 5 8 0 0 75 14 94
2018 Bisexual 66 13 7 9 0 3 2 83 10 47
2018 Other 70 5 16 4 0 5 0 79 4 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 30 11 9 6 0 0 74 14 602

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 34 31 15 8 5 6 0 70 14 2633
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 34 11 6 8 5 0 73 16 94
2018 Bisexual 41 26 15 4 5 8 0 74 10 48
2018 Other 42 39 0 9 10 0 0 81 19 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 28 19 11 12 8 0 55 25 602

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 31 33 16 10 8 2 0 65 18 2630
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 28 13 11 13 2 0 63 24 93
2018 Bisexual 32 36 12 13 7 0 0 68 19 47
2018 Other 42 38 0 4 16 0 0 80 20 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 29 20 16 14 3 0 48 31 603

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 22 31 20 13 9 5 0 56 23 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 28 18 12 13 7 0 53 27 93
2018 Bisexual 18 42 22 8 8 0 2 62 16 48
2018 Other 35 35 11 4 16 0 0 70 20 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 27 20 18 14 6 0 44 35 605

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 34 18 16 11 2 0 55 27 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 36 20 12 10 3 0 56 23 94
2018 Bisexual 17 46 19 14 4 0 0 64 17 48
2018 Other 40 21 5 14 20 0 0 61 34 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 27 17 22 19 3 0 40 42 603
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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 33 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 34 16 9 6 1 0 68 16 94
2018 Bisexual 40 30 18 2 10 0 0 70 12 47
2018 Other 64 0 15 11 11 0 0 64 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 28 20 15 12 1 0 54 26 600

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 35 40 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 2630
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 39 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 94
2018 Bisexual 33 41 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 47
2018 Other 40 35 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 36 17 11 5 0 0 66 17 600

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 16 24 19 13 10 15 3 48 28 2609
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 29 17 15 10 16 1 49 31 93
2018 Bisexual 22 21 17 13 12 13 2 51 29 48
2018 Other 11 30 15 16 0 11 17 57 22 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 20 21 16 13 18 3 39 36 602

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 46 33 10 7 4 1 0 79 10 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 35 11 7 6 0 0 76 14 94
2018 Bisexual 51 31 5 7 4 0 2 84 10 47
2018 Other 45 24 25 5 0 0 0 69 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 35 12 10 6 1 1 71 17 600

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 29 36 16 7 3 3 6 72 11 697
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 25 38 4 0 4 0 56 4 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 35 20 9 7 2 8 60 17 119

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 32 44 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 2632
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 45 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 94
2018 Bisexual 26 50 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 47
2018 Other 40 16 20 25 0 0 0 56 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 44 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 598

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 39 39 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 2626
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 38 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 94
2018 Bisexual 48 25 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 47
2018 Other 45 24 20 11 0 0 0 69 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 599

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 46 38 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2610
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 35 4 7 3 0 0 85 10 93
2018 Bisexual 39 41 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 46
2018 Other 40 35 11 14 0 0 0 75 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 40 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 592

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 27 35 16 12 8 2 0 63 20 2615
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 29 17 12 14 3 0 57 26 92
2018 Bisexual 33 30 14 10 14 0 0 63 23 48
2018 Other 26 24 20 11 11 8 0 55 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 21 15 13 3 0 50 29 603

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 23 28 15 14 16 2 1 53 31 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 21 12 20 21 1 2 44 43 92
2018 Bisexual 27 26 8 17 17 2 3 56 36 48
2018 Other 37 28 11 4 21 0 0 64 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 16 18 23 2 3 40 44 602

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 32 39 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 30 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 94
2018 Bisexual 30 45 7 14 2 2 0 76 16 48
2018 Other 45 25 5 10 5 0 8 77 17 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 35 15 14 11 0 0 60 25 599

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 36 34 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 2611
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 26 12 10 11 0 0 66 22 94
2018 Bisexual 33 31 20 11 5 0 0 64 16 47
2018 Other 40 26 11 9 5 0 8 73 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 16 12 12 0 0 60 24 596

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 35 37 14 8 5 0 1 72 13 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 37 11 10 10 0 0 70 20 94
2018 Bisexual 38 33 17 7 4 0 2 72 11 48
2018 Other 59 10 9 11 11 0 0 69 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 35 16 13 9 0 1 62 21 602

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 24 37 20 9 6 4 1 64 15 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 33 15 11 11 4 0 61 23 93
2018 Bisexual 24 37 26 6 4 4 0 64 10 48
2018 Other 37 33 14 0 16 0 0 70 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 34 23 12 10 5 0 53 23 603

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 50 30 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 28 5 11 3 2 1 80 14 94
2018 Bisexual 51 25 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 47
2018 Other 43 32 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 32 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 599

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 39 32 16 8 4 0 0 71 12 2629
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 26 14 3 10 0 0 74 13 94
2018 Bisexual 37 31 20 1 11 0 0 68 12 48
2018 Other 38 30 11 16 5 0 0 69 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 17 11 5 0 0 66 16 603

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 38 34 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 34 30 94
2018 Bisexual 42 31 27 48
2018 Other 35 26 39 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 31 41 599

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 13 27 42 5 7 7 749
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 26 35 8 6 12 34
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 19 49 8 5 10 167
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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 47 40 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 27 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 94
2018 Bisexual 50 48 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 48
2018 Other 65 16 5 14 0 0 0 80 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 42 11 4 3 0 0 81 7 604

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 12 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 46 10 6 5 2 0 78 12 93
2018 Bisexual 19 65 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 48
2018 Other 43 25 6 15 11 0 0 68 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 42 18 12 4 1 0 64 17 603

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 9 23 36 21 9 1 1 30 33 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 15 37 28 6 1 1 35 27 94
2018 Bisexual 19 15 42 17 8 0 0 25 33 48
2018 Other 5 35 30 11 11 0 8 23 44 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 37 18 8 1 2 26 36 601

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 14 27 30 18 2 2 49 23 2616
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 7 26 28 24 1 1 53 20 94
2018 Bisexual 5 16 28 31 21 0 0 52 21 48
2018 Other 15 5 46 21 5 0 8 29 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 24 29 14 3 3 45 29 599

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 14 21 32 19 10 2 2 30 37 2621
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 17 33 14 11 1 4 27 38 94
2018 Bisexual 20 12 25 22 16 0 5 40 34 48
2018 Other 11 14 35 16 11 0 14 31 28 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 24 30 17 5 2 2 23 45 602

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 8 16 33 27 15 1 1 42 24 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 17 22 35 13 0 1 49 29 94
2018 Bisexual 13 13 27 32 14 0 2 46 27 48
2018 Other 0 37 25 19 20 0 0 39 37 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 20 29 26 10 2 2 37 32 602

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 15 21 28 20 12 1 2 34 37 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 22 28 16 17 0 3 34 38 94
2018 Bisexual 19 16 27 16 18 3 2 35 36 48
2018 Other 5 21 25 14 21 5 8 41 30 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 30 18 9 2 4 28 40 604

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 11 18 25 24 16 3 2 43 30 2614
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 20 23 23 19 3 1 44 32 93
2018 Bisexual 16 10 25 27 15 6 0 45 29 48
2018 Other 4 16 16 27 16 5 17 55 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 26 19 15 4 3 37 35 601

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 12 21 33 20 11 2 2 32 34 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 19 33 21 8 2 1 30 36 93
2018 Bisexual 12 11 38 18 19 2 0 38 23 48
2018 Other 5 21 28 26 5 0 14 37 31 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 21 33 20 6 2 3 27 39 602

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 32 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 29 5 13 6 0 0 76 19 93
2018 Bisexual 44 26 11 10 9 0 0 70 19 48
2018 Other 63 21 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 600

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 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2610
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 24 4 8 4 1 0 83 13 93
2018 Bisexual 56 28 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 47
2018 Other 46 49 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 35 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 602

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 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 36 13 4 5 1 1 78 9 93
2018 Bisexual 43 40 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 48
2018 Other 64 15 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 38 17 7 4 1 0 72 11 604

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 49 34 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 2610
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 28 11 3 2 3 0 84 5 93
2018 Bisexual 46 32 18 2 2 0 0 78 4 47
2018 Other 56 30 4 5 0 5 0 91 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 35 15 4 2 5 1 77 7 599

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 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 5 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 43 8 5 4 1 0 82 9 92
2018 Bisexual 43 37 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 47
2018 Other 59 27 4 0 10 0 0 86 10 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 38 13 8 3 3 0 75 11 599

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 33 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 41 10 2 5 0 0 82 7 92
2018 Bisexual 55 26 12 7 0 0 0 80 7 47
2018 Other 72 5 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 38 13 7 5 0 0 76 12 600

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 28 31 16 9 6 7 4 66 16 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 26 21 12 6 10 2 56 20 93
2018 Bisexual 29 32 12 14 6 2 6 67 21 48
2018 Other 33 21 21 5 5 5 8 63 12 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 21 10 10 7 3 54 22 604

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 37 14 9 5 3 1 71 15 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 38 12 6 9 2 2 71 16 93
2018 Bisexual 32 26 19 19 4 0 2 59 23 48
2018 Other 33 22 15 13 11 6 0 59 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 17 13 8 4 1 60 22 604

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 38 18 6 3 2 0 72 10 2620
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 40 14 3 6 1 0 77 10 93
2018 Bisexual 32 40 12 9 5 2 0 74 14 48
2018 Other 62 10 0 4 10 14 0 84 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 37 24 9 6 2 0 61 15 599

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 20 13 11 11 3 48 28 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 22 24 11 16 11 2 41 31 93
2018 Bisexual 17 28 19 7 16 9 3 52 26 48
2018 Other 21 5 21 4 16 16 17 40 29 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 21 19 17 19 12 2 37 41 605

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 2630
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 82 94
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 602

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 85

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 85

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17

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 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 85

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 301

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 5 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 85

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 301

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 86

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 86

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 86

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 86

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 86

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 86

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 86

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 86

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 86

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 86

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 86

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 86

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 55 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 86

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 22 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 86

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 7 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 86

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 10 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 86

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 6 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 86

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 3 301

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 14 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 86

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 301
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 86

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 26 301
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 86

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 10 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 82

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 21 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 82

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 7 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 82

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 8 291

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 10 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 82

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 7 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 82

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 12 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 82

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 11 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 82

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 14 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 82

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 33 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 82

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 10 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 82

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 47 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 82

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

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 52 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 82

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 5 291
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

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 13 291
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 82

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 17 16 20 5 5 30 7 53 16 2629
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 12 17 5 9 34 5 48 24 94
2018 Bisexual 17 21 19 4 5 28 8 58 13 48
2018 Other 21 20 5 9 0 31 14 74 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 12 24 6 9 31 7 38 24 599

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 33 31 16 5 4 10 1 72 10 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 25 21 6 5 7 2 65 13 94
2018 Bisexual 30 19 22 7 3 16 3 60 12 48
2018 Other 32 28 5 14 5 16 0 71 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 21 7 7 14 2 58 16 598

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 2627
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 91 94
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 603

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 51

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 85 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 78 51

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 51

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 51

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 163

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 163

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 51

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 51

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 163

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 163

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 51

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 51

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 51

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 163

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 51

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 51

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 51

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 51

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 51

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 29 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 51

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 12 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 51

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 5 163

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 10 163

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 6 163

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 5 163

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 6 163

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 163

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 53 163
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 51

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 22 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 50

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 5 154

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 5 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 50

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 6 154

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 13 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 50

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 15 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 50

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 28 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 50

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 6 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 50

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 44 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 50

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 50

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 54 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 50

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 7 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 50

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 12 154
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 50

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 19 15 19 3 3 34 7 58 9 2620
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 13 11 1 5 44 5 66 13 93
2018 Bisexual 28 14 16 4 0 32 6 68 7 48
2018 Other 22 14 10 4 0 37 14 72 8 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 12 23 4 4 36 8 45 14 600

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 35 31 17 3 3 11 1 75 6 2621
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 30 13 2 3 12 3 78 6 93
2018 Bisexual 39 24 15 6 0 15 1 74 7 48
2018 Other 37 11 22 14 0 16 0 57 17 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 23 4 4 17 1 62 10 598
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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 61 23 8 3 4 1 0 85 7 2600
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 24 7 3 7 1 0 83 10 92
2018 Bisexual 70 16 3 2 5 2 2 90 7 47
2018 Other 64 11 16 4 0 5 0 79 4 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 25 11 5 5 1 0 78 10 600

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 42 39 11 4 2 2 0 82 7 2624
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 32 9 4 2 4 0 84 6 94
2018 Bisexual 48 24 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 48
2018 Other 65 5 19 11 0 0 0 70 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 36 16 6 5 4 0 72 11 600

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 31 37 15 9 6 2 0 69 16 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 36 13 7 11 3 0 67 19 94
2018 Bisexual 37 23 17 17 4 2 0 61 21 48
2018 Other 40 35 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 31 20 14 11 2 1 53 26 602

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 25 27 21 13 12 0 2 53 25 2622
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 21 27 13 15 1 1 44 28 93
2018 Bisexual 18 30 21 17 8 2 4 52 26 48
2018 Other 17 15 11 42 15 0 0 32 57 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 24 22 14 15 0 2 48 30 599

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 17 28 29 15 11 0 1 45 26 2629
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 30 18 15 16 1 1 50 32 92
2018 Bisexual 13 29 25 21 13 0 0 41 34 48
2018 Other 11 35 39 5 10 0 0 46 15 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 28 21 10 1 1 40 32 604

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 23 30 25 13 8 0 1 54 21 2623
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 19 12 10 1 1 59 22 93
2018 Bisexual 26 26 28 10 10 0 0 52 20 46
2018 Other 16 33 19 27 5 0 0 49 32 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 25 16 9 1 2 49 25 601

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 22 25 23 16 12 0 1 48 29 2625
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 20 22 15 12 1 1 50 27 93
2018 Bisexual 28 20 29 13 10 0 0 48 23 48
2018 Other 14 37 14 30 5 0 0 51 35 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 24 25 17 13 1 3 43 31 600

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 47 22 15 6 4 0 6 74 11 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 21 6 9 5 1 6 78 16 90
2018 Bisexual 46 30 7 2 9 0 7 81 12 47
2018 Other 49 15 26 5 5 0 0 64 10 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 23 16 6 5 2 10 70 12 599

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 33 27 21 10 8 0 1 61 18 2628
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 26 12 15 6 2 0 66 22 91
2018 Bisexual 31 20 17 14 18 0 0 51 32 48
2018 Other 16 21 47 5 10 0 0 38 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 25 12 9 0 2 53 21 600

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 28 34 21 10 4 1 1 63 15 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 32 24 12 6 1 0 58 18 93
2018 Bisexual 29 26 28 10 5 0 2 56 15 48
2018 Other 42 21 17 15 5 0 0 63 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 31 26 13 8 1 3 52 21 596

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 23 33 24 12 6 1 1 57 19 2615
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 39 19 10 9 1 0 62 19 93
2018 Bisexual 29 23 28 6 13 2 0 52 20 48
2018 Other 20 31 21 17 11 0 0 52 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 25 15 8 1 3 49 24 598

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 29 32 20 10 6 0 1 63 17 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 30 21 13 7 1 0 59 19 93
2018 Bisexual 32 21 25 8 15 0 0 53 22 48
2018 Other 31 11 37 10 11 0 0 42 20 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 22 14 9 1 2 54 23 595

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 29 33 21 10 5 0 1 63 15 2608
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 29 21 7 6 1 0 66 13 92
2018 Bisexual 30 18 25 10 14 3 0 49 25 46
2018 Other 37 34 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 31 24 9 7 2 1 59 17 589

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 55 22 11 6 3 0 3 79 9 2609
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 18 8 7 7 1 0 79 14 92
2018 Bisexual 57 17 19 4 3 0 0 73 7 48
2018 Other 50 26 13 6 6 0 0 76 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 23 14 4 5 1 4 76 10 593

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 72 13 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 2612
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 12 6 3 4 2 4 86 8 93
2018 Bisexual 73 13 6 2 3 0 3 89 6 47
2018 Other 62 24 4 0 0 0 10 95 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 16 8 1 2 2 6 88 4 594

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 72 11 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 2613
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 19 5 4 3 1 4 86 8 93
2018 Bisexual 60 15 15 0 6 0 3 78 7 48
2018 Other 54 22 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 14 8 4 5 2 5 82 10 597

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 58 25 10 3 2 0 1 84 6 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 28 8 4 2 1 2 85 7 93
2018 Bisexual 45 39 14 0 2 0 0 84 2 48
2018 Other 40 21 33 0 5 0 0 61 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 25 12 6 3 0 2 78 9 595

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 58 21 9 5 5 0 2 80 10 2607
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 23 5 6 10 1 2 78 17 93
2018 Bisexual 68 14 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 47
2018 Other 60 26 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 18 15 8 8 0 3 68 16 591

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 53 14 5 2 1 0 24 89 4 2594
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 16 5 0 0 1 24 94 0 92
2018 Bisexual 61 7 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 48
2018 Other 55 16 0 5 0 0 24 93 7 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 11 4 2 1 1 32 90 4 590

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 66 19 7 2 1 0 5 89 3 2601
2018 Gay or lesbian 67 22 6 1 0 1 3 93 1 93
2018 Bisexual 54 15 10 2 0 0 19 85 3 48
2018 Other 61 25 5 0 0 0 8 94 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 18 10 2 1 1 9 86 3 595

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 74 13 5 2 2 0 3 90 4 2618
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 18 4 4 3 1 3 88 8 93
2018 Bisexual 56 15 6 8 10 0 5 75 19 48
2018 Other 67 14 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 16 6 2 2 1 6 88 5 598

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 50 26 15 4 2 0 3 78 7 2617
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 35 14 8 3 1 1 74 12 93
2018 Bisexual 25 20 35 9 7 0 4 47 17 48
2018 Other 48 23 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 28 16 5 3 1 5 75 8 595

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 15 34 34 13 4 0 0 50 17 2632
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 27 33 19 6 0 1 42 25 92
2018 Bisexual 10 33 36 19 2 0 0 43 21 48
2018 Other 11 44 25 10 11 0 0 54 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 29 38 15 6 0 1 40 21 604

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 7 18 36 26 12 0 0 38 25 2603
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 23 38 20 9 0 0 29 33 93
2018 Bisexual 20 16 17 25 22 0 0 47 35 48
2018 Other 16 21 33 11 19 0 0 30 37 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 38 19 10 0 0 29 33 593
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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 34 26 19 10 9 2 1 35 65 2629
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 35 20 11 8 1 0 25 75 94
2018 Bisexual 29 32 29 6 4 0 0 29 71 48
2018 Other 6 26 46 5 11 6 0 6 94 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 25 19 11 8 3 1 33 67 602

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 20 1686
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 70
2018 Bisexual 21 35
2018 Other 16 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 389

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 34 1686
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 70
2018 Bisexual 45 35
2018 Other 23 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 389

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 18 1686
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 70
2018 Bisexual 23 35
2018 Other 32 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 389

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 35 1686
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 70
2018 Bisexual 15 35
2018 Other 32 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 389

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 8 1686
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 70
2018 Bisexual 8 35
2018 Other 7 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 389

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 27 1686
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 70
2018 Bisexual 28 35
2018 Other 37 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 389

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 1686
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 70
2018 Bisexual 36 35
2018 Other 29 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 389

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 5 46 20 11 4 14 1628
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 50 16 9 4 16 70
2018 Bisexual 3 65 15 0 8 10 34
2018 Other 0 63 20 17 0 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 39 19 12 3 21 370

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 60 1678
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 62 70
2018 Bisexual 49 51 35
2018 Other 23 77 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 58 387

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 41 17 14 9 9 1 9 64 20 2631
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 21 10 10 9 1 8 67 22 94
2018 Bisexual 46 13 9 7 9 2 13 70 19 48
2018 Other 26 24 19 14 10 0 5 54 26 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 15 15 11 13 1 8 58 26 599

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 14 24 18 16 19 3 7 42 38 1678
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 28 20 12 19 3 3 46 33 70
2018 Bisexual 15 33 25 5 10 3 9 55 17 35
2018 Other 13 12 21 19 29 0 6 27 51 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 20 18 17 24 3 7 35 46 390

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 5 14 15 19 38 3 6 20 63 1682
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 10 12 17 41 4 8 20 67 70
2018 Bisexual 3 20 25 8 30 5 11 26 44 35
2018 Other 0 18 13 29 39 0 0 18 68 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 13 14 16 45 3 5 19 66 391
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