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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 42 13 4 8 0 0 76 11 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 3469
2017 Aboriginal 45 37 8 8 0 0 1 84 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4194
2014 Aboriginal 28 43 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 3961

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 32 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 3481
2017 Aboriginal 21 38 23 10 7 0 1 59 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 39 13 11 7 0 0 68 18 4191

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 58 32 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 3448
2017 Aboriginal 51 36 8 3 0 0 1 89 3 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 4180
2014 Aboriginal 51 36 7 2 1 0 2 90 4 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 57 30 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 3954

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 49 29 12 6 4 0 0 78 11 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 41 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 3481
2017 Aboriginal 42 40 10 7 0 0 1 83 7 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 4178
2014 Aboriginal 31 44 8 10 6 0 1 76 16 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3957

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 27 24 9 11 0 0 57 19 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 32 22 13 6 1 0 59 19 3473
2017 Aboriginal 30 27 19 16 5 2 1 59 22 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 21 12 6 1 0 61 18 4185
2014 Aboriginal 19 35 27 12 7 0 0 54 19 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 21 14 6 1 0 58 21 3956

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 33 19 11 7 0 0 64 18 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 20 13 6 0 0 61 19 3458
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 17 14 6 0 1 63 20 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 18 12 6 0 0 64 18 4191
2014 Aboriginal 15 36 34 7 8 0 0 52 15 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 19 16 7 0 0 58 23 3958

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 25 16 10 12 0 2 61 23 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 29 17 10 7 2 1 65 17 3481
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 16 9 9 2 1 64 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 15 9 6 3 1 68 16 4184
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 14 19 12 2 1 52 33 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 17 11 7 4 1 64 18 3956
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 34 16 6 4 0 0 73 11 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 31 12 7 5 2 1 76 12 3458
2017 Aboriginal 42 28 11 11 3 0 5 73 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 11 5 5 3 1 78 11 4195
2014 Aboriginal 31 37 21 2 6 4 0 70 8 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 33 13 7 4 3 1 75 12 3958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 45 9 8 7 0 0 76 14 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 11 9 6 1 0 74 14 3452
2017 Aboriginal 37 35 9 10 7 0 2 73 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 10 8 5 1 0 76 13 4197
2014 Aboriginal 33 36 21 4 6 0 0 69 10 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 3959

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 41 34 15 4 5 0 0 75 9 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 29 11 9 6 1 0 73 15 3469
2017 Aboriginal 50 29 7 6 5 1 1 82 11 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 11 8 5 1 0 75 13 4187
2014 Aboriginal 33 38 16 4 6 0 2 73 11 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 33 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 3955

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 31 27 6 8 5 0 57 15 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 35 17 10 5 6 0 65 17 3497
2017 Aboriginal 17 35 22 9 6 9 1 58 17 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 35 17 10 6 7 0 65 17 4189
2014 Aboriginal 19 37 20 9 8 8 0 60 18 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 36 20 10 6 7 0 60 18 3957

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 26 24 13 7 5 0 53 21 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 19 14 8 2 0 58 23 3491
2017 Aboriginal 16 31 27 19 4 2 1 48 24 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 35 20 13 8 2 0 58 22 4194
2014 Aboriginal 16 36 19 17 8 5 0 54 26 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 32 22 17 10 3 0 49 28 3957

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 28 26 17 8 6 0 46 27 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 28 23 19 10 4 0 45 31 3486
2017 Aboriginal 15 26 24 26 3 5 1 44 31 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 23 19 10 5 0 45 30 4188
2014 Aboriginal 10 30 22 20 10 7 0 44 32 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 26 24 22 14 4 0 37 38 3956

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 24 22 23 9 8 0 40 35 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 21 22 13 2 0 44 35 3495
2017 Aboriginal 13 32 16 21 13 3 1 47 36 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 32 20 20 12 3 0 47 33 4190
2014 Aboriginal 11 32 21 21 14 1 0 43 35 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 28 20 26 16 2 0 37 42 3955
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 39 11 14 9 0 1 66 23 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 3491
2017 Aboriginal 26 38 17 7 7 1 3 67 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 16 13 7 0 0 64 21 4193
2014 Aboriginal 18 31 21 18 11 0 1 49 29 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 38 17 15 9 0 0 59 24 3959

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 39 18 18 4 0 0 60 22 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 43 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 3490
2017 Aboriginal 22 47 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 44 14 12 5 0 0 70 16 4194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 21 22 11 10 15 1 48 25 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 19 17 11 13 4 43 34 3469
2017 Aboriginal 8 26 19 19 9 17 2 42 36 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 18 17 11 15 4 43 34 4189
2014 Aboriginal 12 24 24 17 7 11 4 43 28 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 20 17 12 14 3 41 35 3958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 41 15 10 7 0 0 69 17 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 12 11 6 1 1 71 17 3468
2017 Aboriginal 39 34 9 9 6 0 2 75 16 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 4198
2014 Aboriginal 24 47 16 8 5 1 0 72 13 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 13 11 6 1 1 70 17 3958

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 44 0 12 8 0 8 78 22 25
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 35 17 12 4 4 8 62 18 1321
2017 Aboriginal 24 23 20 16 10 3 4 50 28 29
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 38 17 12 4 3 7 63 19 1594
2014 Aboriginal 26 35 20 11 0 0 8 66 12 26
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 16 10 5 4 8 65 17 1511

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 39 25 12 9 0 0 54 21 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 45 12 15 5 0 0 68 20 3497
2017 Aboriginal 20 40 12 18 8 0 1 61 27 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 40 13 15 8 0 0 63 23 4191
2014 Aboriginal 19 36 20 21 2 0 1 55 24 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 40 14 16 7 0 1 62 24 3958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 42 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 3482
2017 Aboriginal 46 41 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 4191
2014 Aboriginal 39 40 6 9 5 0 1 80 15 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3960

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 45 43 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3462
2017 Aboriginal 53 32 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 4192
2014 Aboriginal 43 35 9 9 3 0 1 78 12 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 3955

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 28 22 14 22 2 0 41 37 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 17 20 22 2 0 40 43 3481
2017 Aboriginal 16 38 10 18 14 4 1 56 33 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 16 19 18 2 0 45 38 4191
2014 Aboriginal 14 31 20 23 7 5 0 47 32 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 19 20 17 2 0 42 38 3961

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 18 11 24 32 0 1 32 57 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 14 19 30 1 2 35 51 3483
2017 Aboriginal 15 24 14 16 27 1 3 41 45 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 22 13 19 30 2 2 35 51 4189
2014 Aboriginal 5 25 13 15 36 5 1 33 54 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 15 22 27 2 2 34 51 3959

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 3463
2017 Aboriginal 26 48 12 7 5 0 1 75 13 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 42 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 4178
2014 Aboriginal 15 49 12 18 5 0 1 65 23 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 43 13 13 7 0 0 66 20 3960

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 25 17 12 9 0 0 62 21 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 3467
2017 Aboriginal 32 34 15 14 5 0 1 66 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 4181
2014 Aboriginal 26 40 12 16 4 0 2 67 20 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 16 12 6 0 0 66 19 3958

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 35 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 3472
2017 Aboriginal 28 37 22 7 3 1 1 67 11 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 15 10 4 0 0 70 15 4182
2014 Aboriginal 24 40 20 8 6 0 2 66 14 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 3956

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 28 30 12 10 2 0 47 22 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 35 28 13 6 3 0 51 20 3484
2017 Aboriginal 16 33 29 11 6 3 1 51 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 37 26 13 6 4 0 53 21 4186

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 44 9 10 7 0 0 75 16 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 34 12 11 7 0 1 70 18 3488
2017 Aboriginal 32 40 9 13 6 0 1 72 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 34 12 13 8 1 0 67 21 4192
2014 Aboriginal 20 36 15 15 10 0 3 58 27 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 14 12 7 1 1 66 19 3957

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 28 36 20 14 2 0 0 64 17 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 30 19 14 10 0 0 56 24 3489
2017 Aboriginal 28 41 15 12 3 0 1 70 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 35 19 13 8 0 1 60 21 4197
2014 Aboriginal 28 32 22 8 9 0 1 61 17 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 21 12 10 0 0 57 22 3960

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 38 27 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 29 3499
2017 Aboriginal 33 38 29 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 28 4198
2014 Aboriginal 45 18 37 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 33 29 3960

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 38 17 3 13 6 29
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 51 22 6 8 6 1325
2017 Aboriginal 12 56 16 6 6 3 31
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 47 21 6 9 7 1537
2014 Aboriginal 12 41 35 7 9999 5 41
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 54 19 10 9999 8 1487
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 37 9 4 3 3 0 83 8 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 3487
2017 Aboriginal 35 48 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 42 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 4195
2014 Aboriginal 38 41 15 3 2 0 1 79 6 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 3958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 45 24 9 4 0 2 62 13 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 46 19 12 4 1 0 65 16 3480
2017 Aboriginal 14 51 16 13 5 0 1 65 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 46 18 11 5 1 0 65 16 4188
2014 Aboriginal 22 31 27 12 3 4 0 56 16 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 39 21 17 8 1 0 53 25 3957

Organizational performance

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 28 38 19 4 0 3 23 38 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 27 37 19 5 1 1 24 38 3480
2017 Aboriginal 6 21 50 10 8 0 4 20 28 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 26 37 17 6 1 2 24 38 4171
2014 Aboriginal 8 38 35 13 4 1 1 17 47 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 31 35 14 5 0 1 19 46 3950

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 28 25 26 6 1 2 33 41 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 33 23 8 2 2 32 34 3471
2017 Aboriginal 5 27 26 24 10 4 3 37 35 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 32 21 9 2 3 32 34 4167
2014 Aboriginal 17 31 26 16 5 3 2 22 51 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 28 15 6 1 2 22 50 3955

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 30 26 13 6 0 2 20 53 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 29 13 5 1 2 19 51 3469
2017 Aboriginal 21 30 27 14 3 1 3 18 53 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 28 12 5 1 2 18 53 4179
2014 Aboriginal 33 32 13 16 2 2 1 19 67 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 25 11 3 1 2 15 60 3951

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 6 39 26 16 9 2 2 26 47 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 35 16 7 1 1 23 41 3474
2017 Aboriginal 11 25 34 20 5 1 3 26 38 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 26 34 17 7 1 2 24 41 4171
2014 Aboriginal 12 27 34 18 6 4 0 24 41 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 28 35 16 5 1 1 21 43 3943

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 31 31 12 9 0 2 21 47 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 28 13 7 1 2 20 51 3476
2017 Aboriginal 21 34 15 13 11 1 5 26 59 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 26 12 6 2 3 19 54 4182
2014 Aboriginal 23 39 22 7 6 1 2 13 64 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 25 11 4 1 2 15 59 3956

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 28 21 18 12 3 4 32 46 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 26 29 17 7 2 3 26 43 3460
2017 Aboriginal 17 23 29 18 7 1 5 27 42 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 25 30 17 8 2 4 26 42 4172
2014 Aboriginal 17 28 20 22 7 2 5 31 48 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 23 32 18 7 1 4 26 41 3951

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 29 31 12 9 0 3 21 47 77
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 28 30 12 5 1 2 17 52 3480
2017 Aboriginal 22 23 33 9 7 1 4 18 47 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 30 12 5 1 2 18 51 4185
2014 Aboriginal 25 27 32 8 6 1 1 14 54 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 29 29 10 4 1 2 15 55 3951

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 33 14 5 11 1 0 70 16 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 3473
2017 Aboriginal 44 31 6 8 9 0 2 76 18 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 9 8 6 1 0 77 14 4190
2014 Aboriginal 40 24 18 9 8 1 0 65 17 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 9 9 5 1 0 77 15 3958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 37 2 4 4 0 0 90 8 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 3479
2017 Aboriginal 48 37 6 6 2 0 1 85 9 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 4184
2014 Aboriginal 41 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 3957

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 37 12 5 4 2 0 78 9 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 40 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 3482

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 39 19 5 10 1 0 66 15 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 40 15 6 3 3 0 76 9 3482
2017 Aboriginal 34 47 11 3 3 1 1 82 6 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 39 16 5 3 5 1 74 9 4189
2014 Aboriginal 40 37 10 7 2 5 0 80 9 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 38 14 4 2 5 0 79 6 3956

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 34 38 15 4 10 0 0 72 13 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 15 8 3 1 0 73 11 3470
2017 Aboriginal 34 42 10 9 4 0 1 76 14 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 44 13 8 3 2 0 75 11 4189
2014 Aboriginal 38 39 11 6 2 3 0 79 9 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 14 7 2 2 0 76 10 3959

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 35 11 10 6 0 0 74 15 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 39 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 3472
2017 Aboriginal 36 35 16 9 3 0 1 72 12 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4190
2014 Aboriginal 32 43 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3958

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 31 18 6 13 11 2 57 22 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 18 9 7 6 3 62 18 3482
2017 Aboriginal 28 30 12 6 11 8 5 67 20 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 33 14 10 7 5 6 65 19 4196
2014 Aboriginal 29 31 12 15 6 4 3 65 22 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 14 9 6 4 5 68 16 3960

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 44 16 7 9 2 2 66 17 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 12 10 5 2 1 73 15 3483
2017 Aboriginal 26 43 8 7 7 5 2 76 15 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 11 9 5 3 1 74 15 4191
2014 Aboriginal 33 44 6 11 1 3 1 81 13 89
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 11 9 4 3 1 76 13 3961

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 39 22 8 8 1 2 61 16 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 41 20 9 4 1 0 67 13 3470

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 20 19 20 19 5 4 37 42 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 20 17 17 10 2 39 39 3477
2017 Aboriginal 15 18 11 13 20 17 5 42 43 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 18 16 18 12 5 39 40 4185
2014 Aboriginal 7 27 19 19 20 7 1 37 43 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 19 19 17 11 3 37 42 3959

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 83 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 3497

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 447

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 447

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 447

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 448

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 63 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 447

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 39 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 448

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 448

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 448

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 448

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 63 13
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 447

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 427

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 427

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 427

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 427

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 56 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 427

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 427

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 Aboriginal 0 12
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 427

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 18 23 6 13 22 5 43 26 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 17 21 10 8 27 6 41 27 3488
2017 Aboriginal 10 18 20 6 9 26 10 45 24 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 19 8 8 29 10 42 27 4192
2014 Aboriginal 9 17 19 9 10 26 11 41 30 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 21 8 7 31 8 42 24 3958

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 35 21 7 10 11 1 58 18 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 29 23 10 7 12 1 54 19 3486
2017 Aboriginal 14 26 26 8 7 12 5 50 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 21 9 6 16 3 56 19 4191
2014 Aboriginal 13 23 23 9 8 23 1 48 22 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 23 8 6 19 2 54 18 3955

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 91 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 91 3483

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 16 22 8 11 24 3 43 26 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 24 5 5 33 5 46 16 3483
2017 Aboriginal 14 20 16 7 2 35 6 57 16 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 16 20 4 4 37 8 49 15 4193
2014 Aboriginal 6 21 21 6 5 34 7 47 17 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 16 21 4 3 39 7 49 13 3959

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 15 31 24 6 11 11 1 53 20 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 23 6 4 15 1 60 13 3481
2017 Aboriginal 18 41 15 7 4 11 3 69 13 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 31 19 5 4 19 3 65 11 4189
2014 Aboriginal 14 23 24 8 0 26 3 54 11 90
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 29 20 4 3 23 2 63 10 3953
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 35 9 4 6 0 0 81 10 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 5 5 1 0 80 11 3459
2017 Aboriginal 53 21 8 8 6 3 1 77 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 10 4 5 2 0 80 9 4195

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 33 24 14 9 2 0 51 24 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 41 21 11 5 3 0 61 17 3480
2017 Aboriginal 15 29 26 13 7 7 3 48 22 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 37 19 13 9 7 0 56 23 4189

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 31 24 16 12 0 0 47 28 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 33 21 18 11 2 0 49 29 3493
2017 Aboriginal 11 40 13 22 11 3 1 53 34 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 35 21 19 11 3 0 47 31 4192

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 18 15 25 16 26 0 0 34 41 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 24 15 17 0 1 43 32 3490
2017 Aboriginal 17 13 18 15 34 0 2 31 50 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 21 15 21 0 2 41 38 4184

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 28 29 24 7 0 0 40 31 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 30 22 15 0 0 34 37 3482
2017 Aboriginal 22 18 31 17 11 1 1 40 28 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 30 20 15 0 1 34 35 4188

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 34 25 22 8 0 0 45 30 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 25 29 20 12 0 1 39 32 3474
2017 Aboriginal 22 22 27 20 5 1 3 46 26 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 26 27 19 12 0 1 41 32 4187

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 33 20 26 11 0 0 43 36 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 27 20 17 1 1 36 37 3477
2017 Aboriginal 14 24 27 18 12 2 2 40 32 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 24 21 18 1 2 35 40 4184

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 37 15 14 4 0 1 67 18 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 21 13 9 0 3 56 22 3467
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 16 6 6 1 9 69 13 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 26 20 12 9 1 5 57 22 4182

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 27 26 17 11 1 0 46 28 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 25 25 15 13 0 1 46 29 3486
2017 Aboriginal 24 31 26 8 8 0 3 56 17 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 27 25 16 11 0 1 47 28 4185

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 34 23 12 7 1 2 57 19 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 26 12 6 0 1 55 19 3480
2017 Aboriginal 22 29 25 14 6 1 3 54 21 93
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 24 13 7 1 1 55 20 4182

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 21 22 36 12 6 0 2 45 19 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 33 27 16 7 1 1 50 23 3478
2017 Aboriginal 19 36 22 14 4 1 4 59 19 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 32 27 15 8 1 1 50 23 4182

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 29 27 23 4 0 0 47 26 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 25 14 7 0 1 53 22 3476
2017 Aboriginal 23 33 12 23 5 1 3 58 29 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 32 24 14 7 0 1 54 22 4180

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 20 32 27 10 11 0 0 52 21 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 29 26 14 8 1 1 51 22 3465
2017 Aboriginal 31 27 20 8 6 1 6 62 16 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 30 24 14 7 0 2 54 21 4169

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 42 31 14 7 6 0 2 74 12 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 44 27 16 7 5 0 2 72 12 3461
2017 Aboriginal 60 23 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 25 15 7 4 0 2 75 11 4186

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 20 13 2 1 1 4 82 4 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 17 7 3 2 1 6 87 5 3467

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 52 23 14 3 6 0 3 77 9 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 65 15 7 4 4 1 4 84 9 3467
2017 Aboriginal 69 13 5 3 4 0 5 87 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 12 6 4 3 1 4 86 8 4186

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 27 11 4 0 0 3 84 4 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 28 11 4 2 0 1 81 7 3476
2017 Aboriginal 62 22 5 6 2 0 2 86 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 26 9 4 2 0 2 84 7 4186

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 25 9 4 5 0 1 82 9 78
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 22 13 8 6 0 2 73 14 3464
2017 Aboriginal 65 11 6 12 2 1 2 79 15 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 20 10 6 5 0 2 78 11 4180

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 55 13 7 4 3 0 19 84 8 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 16 8 3 1 0 23 84 6 3453
2017 Aboriginal 61 7 5 4 1 0 22 87 6 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 16 6 3 1 0 22 87 5 4178

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 67 21 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 20 8 2 1 0 6 89 3 3456
2017 Aboriginal 77 12 3 1 1 0 5 94 2 94
2017 Non-Aboriginal 66 19 6 2 1 1 6 91 2 4167

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 64 17 12 2 4 0 1 82 6 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 69 12 5 4 6 0 4 84 10 3472
2017 Aboriginal 71 9 5 3 4 1 6 87 8 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 12 5 4 5 1 5 85 10 4190

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 23 13 2 2 0 3 82 4 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 27 12 4 2 0 3 81 7 3473
2017 Aboriginal 64 21 6 2 2 0 4 89 4 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 12 4 2 0 3 82 5 4177

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 28 46 9 8 0 0 36 18 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 28 39 18 6 0 0 37 24 3501
2017 Aboriginal 11 26 41 10 8 2 1 39 19 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 24 42 18 7 0 0 32 25 4196

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 11 16 49 17 6 0 1 23 27 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 23 39 20 7 0 0 27 33 3458
2017 Aboriginal 4 19 38 25 13 0 1 38 24 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 41 20 8 0 0 29 30 4184
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 17 20 28 17 13 4 2 18 82 80
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 21 13 13 2 1 25 75 3478
2017 Aboriginal 17 18 18 18 21 3 4 18 82 95
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 23 21 14 16 4 1 23 77 4194

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 26 63
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 2555
2017 Aboriginal 29 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 3081

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 32 63
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 2555
2017 Aboriginal 36 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 3081

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 63
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 2555
2017 Aboriginal 15 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 3081

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 63
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 2555
2017 Aboriginal 45 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 3081

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 5 63
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 2555
2017 Aboriginal 8 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 3081

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 63
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 2555

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 46 63
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 2555
2017 Aboriginal 47 73
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 3081

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 2 32 13 9 5 39 58
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 36 20 13 7 21 2458
2017 Aboriginal 7 27 21 13 0 32 74
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 41 22 12 6 16 3025

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 27 73 62
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 70 2538

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 36 12 13 8 18 3 10 56 30 79
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 15 14 8 9 2 9 65 19 3468

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 18 21 14 26 2 12 29 46 61
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 18 23 29 2 6 24 56 2552
2017 Aboriginal 14 16 10 19 32 0 8 33 56 74
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 17 19 33 2 8 24 58 3086

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 0 11 25 15 45 0 3 12 62 60
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 15 21 45 2 5 13 71 2552
2017 Aboriginal 6 7 15 20 49 1 3 13 72 74
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 11 17 55 2 6 11 78 3082
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