2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Transport Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - GL

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 GL 56 28 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2017 GL 41 45 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 22
2014 GL 42 26 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19
2011 GL 44 39 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18

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 GL 33 28 11 6 17 6 0 65 24 18
2017 GL 41 22 18 0 18 0 0 63 18 22

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 GL 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 GL 87 9 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2014 GL 84 11 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2011 GL 84 11 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 61 11 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2017 GL 57 25 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 23
2014 GL 47 37 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2011 GL 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

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 GL 44 22 6 11 17 0 0 67 28 18
2017 GL 41 31 5 9 9 5 0 76 19 22
2014 GL 21 42 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19
2011 GL 21 21 37 21 0 0 0 42 21 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 22 6 11 17 0 0 67 28 18
2017 GL 44 26 8 9 9 4 0 73 18 23
2014 GL 21 42 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19
2011 GL 21 21 16 37 0 5 0 44 39 19

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 17 11 11 17 0 0 61 28 18
2017 GL 53 18 12 4 9 4 0 73 14 23
2014 GL 37 37 5 11 11 0 0 74 21 19
2011 GL 37 16 16 21 11 0 0 53 32 19
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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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 50 17 11 0 22 0 0 67 22 18
2017 GL 53 30 9 0 4 4 0 86 5 23
2014 GL 26 32 11 5 26 0 0 58 32 19
2011 GL 26 42 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 19

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 17 17 0 22 0 0 61 22 18
2017 GL 61 31 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23
2014 GL 32 26 16 5 21 0 0 58 26 19
2011 GL 21 32 32 16 0 0 0 53 16 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 53 12 6 0 24 6 0 69 25 17
2017 GL 65 18 4 4 9 0 0 82 13 23
2014 GL 37 26 5 11 21 0 0 63 32 19

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 22 17 11 0 6 0 71 12 18
2017 GL 31 43 13 0 9 4 0 77 9 23
2014 GL 16 37 16 16 11 5 0 56 28 19
2011 GL 16 32 26 5 11 5 5 53 18 19

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 GL 44 11 11 22 11 0 0 56 33 18
2017 GL 26 34 18 4 13 4 0 63 18 23
2014 GL 21 26 21 11 16 5 0 50 28 19
2011 GL 16 11 32 21 16 5 0 28 39 19

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 22 28 17 22 6 6 0 53 29 18
2017 GL 32 31 23 0 14 0 0 63 14 22
2014 GL 11 26 21 16 16 5 5 41 35 19
2011 GL 11 22 28 33 6 0 0 33 39 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 17 11 22 11 6 0 53 35 18
2017 GL 35 25 22 0 9 9 0 66 10 23
2014 GL 16 11 26 21 16 5 5 29 41 19
2011 GL 11 21 32 26 11 0 0 32 37 19
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 35 29 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2017 GL 32 28 17 14 9 0 0 60 23 22
2014 GL 21 26 11 16 26 0 0 47 42 19
2011 GL 11 33 22 17 17 0 0 44 33 18

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 22 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18
2017 GL 45 37 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 22 22 6 17 33 0 0 44 50 18
2017 GL 22 30 22 9 13 4 0 54 23 23
2014 GL 5 5 32 26 26 5 0 11 56 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 50 11 17 6 17 0 0 61 22 18
2017 GL 53 30 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 23
2014 GL 32 32 0 16 21 0 0 63 37 19
2011 GL 26 32 21 21 0 0 0 58 21 19

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 39 22 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18
2017 GL 43 26 4 13 13 0 0 69 26 23
2014 GL 5 42 11 21 16 0 5 50 39 19
2011 GL 16 53 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 39 39 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2017 GL 50 36 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2014 GL 63 21 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2011 GL 42 37 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 61 33 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2017 GL 65 18 4 4 9 0 0 82 13 23
2014 GL 47 32 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2011 GL 63 26 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 22 22 11 11 0 0 56 22 18
2017 GL 26 43 4 0 22 4 0 72 23 23
2014 GL 21 32 5 11 26 5 0 56 39 19
2011 GL 11 32 26 21 11 0 0 42 32 19

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 39 6 17 6 28 0 6 47 35 18
2017 GL 26 39 9 9 13 4 0 68 23 23
2014 GL 21 32 0 16 26 0 5 56 44 19
2011 GL 11 33 11 11 33 0 0 44 44 18

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 33 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2017 GL 30 53 4 9 4 0 0 82 13 23
2014 GL 26 42 11 5 16 0 0 68 21 19
2011 GL 26 63 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 17 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
2017 GL 47 31 4 13 4 0 0 78 18 23
2014 GL 26 42 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 17 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18
2017 GL 43 26 9 13 9 0 0 69 22 23
2014 GL 21 26 26 16 11 0 0 47 26 19
2011 GL 26 37 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 17 28 6 11 6 0 53 18 18
2017 GL 31 39 13 0 9 9 0 76 10 23

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 35 47 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2017 GL 39 31 17 4 9 0 0 70 13 23
2014 GL 32 26 11 21 11 0 0 58 32 19
2011 GL 26 37 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2017 GL 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 23
2014 GL 26 42 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19
2011 GL 21 32 37 5 5 0 0 53 11 19

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 GL 22 56 22 18
2017 GL 18 47 35 23
2014 GL 26 42 32 19
2011 GL 16 53 32 19
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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 GL 44 28 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2017 GL 50 32 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 22
2014 GL 47 26 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19
2011 GL 44 33 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 22 17 17 6 6 0 59 24 18
2017 GL 31 39 9 13 4 4 0 72 18 23
2014 GL 11 42 16 21 5 5 0 56 28 19
2011 GL 5 47 32 16 0 0 0 53 16 19

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 17 17 11 33 22 0 0 56 33 18
2017 GL 9 22 25 18 22 0 4 41 32 23
2014 GL 32 26 26 0 5 0 11 6 65 19
2011 GL 5 58 16 11 11 0 0 21 63 19

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 GL 22 0 22 22 22 11 0 50 25 18
2017 GL 13 21 9 35 13 4 4 53 37 23
2014 GL 21 21 21 16 11 11 0 29 47 19
2011 GL 11 26 21 16 21 0 5 39 39 19

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 22 6 50 11 11 0 0 22 28 18
2017 GL 9 31 21 31 9 0 0 39 39 23
2014 GL 26 37 26 5 5 0 0 11 63 19
2011 GL 21 11 32 11 21 0 5 33 33 19

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 0 0 28 50 17 6 0 71 0 18
2017 GL 0 21 26 26 26 0 0 53 21 23
2014 GL 17 28 11 17 17 6 6 38 50 18
2011 GL 16 11 32 16 26 0 0 42 26 19

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 6 17 33 17 22 6 0 41 24 18
2017 GL 18 34 18 18 13 0 0 31 52 23
2014 GL 37 21 26 5 11 0 0 16 58 19
2011 GL 44 17 22 6 11 0 0 17 61 18

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 6 11 17 17 33 11 6 60 20 18
2017 GL 12 26 13 31 13 0 4 46 40 23
2014 GL 11 16 11 16 26 5 16 53 33 19
2011 GL 11 0 21 11 47 0 11 65 12 19

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 17 17 22 11 22 6 6 38 38 18
2017 GL 18 13 12 26 18 0 13 51 35 23
2014 GL 11 37 32 5 5 5 5 12 53 19

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 39 22 6 17 17 0 0 61 33 18
2017 GL 61 22 0 0 13 4 0 86 14 23
2014 GL 32 26 16 16 11 0 0 58 26 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 39 22 28 6 6 0 0 61 11 18
2017 GL 47 39 4 0 9 0 0 87 9 23
2014 GL 21 32 21 16 11 0 0 53 26 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 17 39 22 6 17 0 0 56 22 18

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GL 50 11 28 0 0 6 6 69 0 18
2017 GL 37 27 23 0 0 9 5 73 0 22
2014 GL 21 42 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 50 11 33 0 0 6 0 65 0 18
2017 GL 39 47 4 4 0 4 0 91 5 23
2014 GL 26 42 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19
2011 GL 22 28 22 22 6 0 0 50 28 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 50 33 6 0 6 6 0 88 6 18
2017 GL 48 30 9 4 9 0 0 78 13 23
2014 GL 32 37 5 11 16 0 0 68 26 19
2011 GL 26 32 21 21 0 0 0 58 21 19

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GL 28 17 22 11 22 0 0 44 33 18
2017 GL 39 43 4 0 13 0 0 82 13 23
2014 GL 11 21 26 16 21 0 5 33 39 19

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 22 22 11 11 0 0 56 22 18
2017 GL 44 39 4 4 0 9 0 90 5 23
2014 GL 26 32 32 5 0 0 5 61 6 19
2011 GL 37 32 11 16 0 5 0 72 17 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GL 33 33 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 22 39 0 0 6 0 59 0 18
2017 GL 44 34 9 4 9 0 0 78 13 23
2014 GL 16 26 16 11 21 11 0 47 35 19
2011 GL 26 11 32 26 5 0 0 37 32 19

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 GL 28 72 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 28 11 39 0 22 0 0 39 22 18
2017 GL 31 34 9 0 18 9 0 71 19 23
2014 GL 11 37 16 16 16 5 0 50 33 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 33 17 28 6 17 0 0 50 22 18
2017 GL 39 39 4 4 9 4 0 82 14 23
2014 GL 11 37 26 11 11 5 0 50 22 19
2011 GL 16 42 26 0 11 5 0 61 11 19

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 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 GL 39 6 44 0 6 6 0 47 6 18
2017 GL 35 34 9 0 4 13 4 84 5 23
2014 GL 16 37 37 5 5 0 0 53 11 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 11 33 0 6 6 0 59 6 18
2017 GL 43 35 9 0 4 9 0 86 5 23
2014 GL 16 47 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19
2011 GL 26 53 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 19
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GL 44 22 17 6 6 6 0 71 12 18
2017 GL 57 25 4 0 9 4 0 86 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GL 28 11 50 6 0 6 0 41 6 18
2017 GL 18 26 39 9 4 4 0 46 14 23

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 39 22 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
2017 GL 28 41 14 4 14 0 0 69 17 22

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
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GL 33 6 6 22 33 0 0 39 56 18
2017 GL 18 18 31 5 28 0 0 37 32 22

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GL 39 39 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18
2017 GL 35 21 35 4 0 4 0 59 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a small extent
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 GL 48 21 22 0 9 0 0 69 9 23

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
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 39 22 0 22 17 0 0 61 39 18
2017 GL 26 18 17 13 18 4 4 48 34 23

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 GL 56 22 11 0 0 6 6 88 0 18
2017 GL 48 18 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 23

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 33 0 11 11 0 0 78 22 18
2017 GL 44 13 26 8 9 0 0 57 17 23

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
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To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 28 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2017 GL 44 25 13 4 9 4 0 72 14 23

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
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 44 28 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2017 GL 44 17 18 13 4 4 0 63 18 23

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
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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 GL 44 28 6 11 11 0 0 72 22 18
2017 GL 44 12 13 9 18 4 0 59 28 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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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 GL 44 39 6 0 6 0 6 88 6 18
2017 GL 53 21 4 9 9 4 0 77 18 23

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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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 GL 50 28 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2017 GL 53 21 18 0 9 0 0 74 9 23

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 GL 61 22 0 6 6 6 0 88 12 18

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 GL 71 18 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2017 GL 65 22 0 0 9 4 0 91 9 23

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 GL 47 29 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 17
2017 GL 69 13 4 0 13 0 0 82 13 23

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 GL 67 17 0 6 11 0 0 83 17 18
2017 GL 82 9 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23

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 GL 67 0 6 11 0 0 17 80 13 18
2017 GL 87 0 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 23

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 GL 76 12 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 17
2017 GL 87 9 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23

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 GL 72 17 0 0 0 6 6 100 0 18
2017 GL 78 4 4 4 4 0 4 86 9 23

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 GL 65 18 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2017 GL 70 21 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23

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 GL 39 28 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2017 GL 18 52 18 0 9 0 4 72 9 23

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 GL 11 6 28 28 28 0 0 56 17 18
2017 GL 4 9 39 26 18 4 0 46 14 23
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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 GL 22 6 22 11 28 11 0 25 75 18
2017 GL 18 22 30 9 22 0 0 18 82 23

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 GL 33 12
2017 GL 16 19

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 GL 50 12
2017 GL 21 19

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 GL 25 12
2017 GL 21 19

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 GL 83 12
2017 GL 89 19

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 GL 0 12
2017 GL 0 19

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 GL 50 12

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 8 12
2017 GL 16 19

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 GL 0 25 33 8 17 17 12
2017 GL 0 45 11 28 0 16 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 GL 25 75 12

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 GL 44 17 28 0 11 0 0 61 11 18

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 GL 8 33 8 8 42 0 0 42 50 12
2017 GL 5 31 16 11 21 5 11 43 38 19

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 GL 8 17 17 17 42 0 0 25 58 12
2017 GL 11 0 26 27 32 0 5 11 62 19
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