2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Natural Resources Canada by Question 86. What is your gender?

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 Male gender 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 1314
2018 Female gender 36 43 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1281
2018 Gender diverse 19 46 4 26 4 0 0 66 30 14
2017 Male gender 34 45 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 1384
2017 Female gender 37 44 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 1276
2014 Male gender 31 44 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 1579
2014 Female gender 31 45 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 1318
2011 Male gender 35 43 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1656
2011 Female gender 35 40 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 1436
2008 Male gender 36 41 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 1703
2008 Female gender 37 43 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1448

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 Male gender 33 36 14 10 8 0 0 69 18 1323
2018 Female gender 34 39 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 1281
2018 Gender diverse 0 26 12 14 35 0 14 30 56 14
2017 Male gender 30 38 14 11 8 0 0 68 18 1383
2017 Female gender 35 37 11 10 6 0 0 72 17 1274

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 Male gender 54 32 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 1315
2018 Female gender 49 37 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1270
2018 Gender diverse 16 53 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 14
2017 Male gender 53 35 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 1381
2017 Female gender 52 35 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1271
2014 Male gender 58 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1579
2014 Female gender 59 31 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1316
2011 Male gender 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 1656
2011 Female gender 58 29 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1439

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 Male gender 43 37 11 5 2 0 0 81 8 1322
2018 Female gender 42 40 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 1281
2018 Gender diverse 12 40 23 14 10 0 0 52 25 14
2017 Male gender 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 1381
2017 Female gender 44 39 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 1268
2014 Male gender 38 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1577
2014 Female gender 40 39 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 1318
2011 Male gender 39 44 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 1659
2011 Female gender 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1440
2008 Male gender 42 43 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1713
2008 Female gender 44 42 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 1451

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 Male gender 35 33 17 8 5 0 0 69 14 1321
2018 Female gender 39 33 16 7 4 1 0 73 11 1279
2018 Gender diverse 32 15 35 9 10 0 0 46 18 14
2017 Male gender 33 34 17 10 5 1 0 67 15 1382
2017 Female gender 38 35 15 7 5 1 0 74 12 1277
2014 Male gender 25 35 19 13 7 1 0 61 20 1579
2014 Female gender 33 37 16 8 5 1 0 71 13 1318
2011 Male gender 26 37 19 10 6 1 0 64 16 1656
2011 Female gender 32 35 17 8 6 2 0 68 14 1437

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 Male gender 33 38 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 1310
2018 Female gender 37 36 16 7 3 0 0 73 10 1278
2018 Gender diverse 32 34 16 9 10 0 0 66 18 14
2017 Male gender 31 36 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 1385
2017 Female gender 38 38 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 1275
2014 Male gender 24 36 19 13 7 1 0 60 21 1578
2014 Female gender 32 39 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 1317
2011 Male gender 24 39 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 1653
2011 Female gender 31 37 16 9 6 1 0 69 15 1434
2008 Male gender 24 42 16 11 6 0 0 66 17 1712
2008 Female gender 34 41 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 1450

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 Male gender 31 30 19 10 7 2 1 63 17 1315
2018 Female gender 33 26 18 12 6 3 1 62 19 1282
2018 Gender diverse 26 25 6 18 18 6 0 55 39 14
2017 Male gender 30 26 20 11 7 5 1 60 20 1383
2017 Female gender 34 28 16 11 6 5 1 65 18 1274
2014 Male gender 28 27 21 11 8 4 1 58 20 1577
2014 Female gender 29 27 19 11 8 5 1 60 20 1317
2011 Male gender 28 30 18 10 8 5 1 61 19 1655
2011 Female gender 31 27 17 11 8 5 1 62 20 1436
2008 Male gender 26 30 21 10 7 4 2 59 18 1715
2008 Female gender 30 28 17 12 7 5 1 61 20 1449
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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 Male gender 48 29 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 1313
2018 Female gender 48 27 10 8 3 3 0 77 12 1274
2018 Gender diverse 45 18 6 18 13 0 0 63 31 14
2017 Male gender 45 30 13 6 5 1 0 75 11 1383
2017 Female gender 49 28 10 6 3 2 1 80 10 1277
2014 Male gender 42 32 12 7 5 2 0 75 13 1579
2014 Female gender 46 29 11 7 5 2 1 77 12 1318
2011 Male gender 42 31 13 7 5 1 1 75 12 1656
2011 Female gender 42 30 12 8 5 2 1 74 13 1440
2008 Male gender 39 33 12 7 6 3 1 75 13 1717
2008 Female gender 45 30 8 7 6 3 1 78 13 1448

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 Male gender 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1310
2018 Female gender 43 31 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 1271
2018 Gender diverse 51 12 0 27 10 0 0 63 37 14
2017 Male gender 41 33 12 8 6 1 0 74 13 1379
2017 Female gender 46 32 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 1276
2014 Male gender 38 35 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 1578
2014 Female gender 45 31 9 9 5 1 0 76 14 1318
2011 Male gender 37 35 12 10 6 1 0 73 16 1654
2011 Female gender 39 35 10 9 6 1 0 74 16 1440
2008 Male gender 33 38 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 1717
2008 Female gender 42 32 9 8 7 1 0 75 15 1446

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 Male gender 48 28 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 1315
2018 Female gender 47 28 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 1279
2018 Gender diverse 53 13 6 24 4 0 0 66 28 13
2017 Male gender 47 29 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 1381
2017 Female gender 52 27 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 1276
2014 Male gender 45 31 11 7 5 1 0 77 13 1579
2014 Female gender 51 27 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 1318

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 Male gender 28 30 19 8 6 8 0 64 15 1321
2018 Female gender 29 32 15 11 6 7 0 65 18 1282
2018 Gender diverse 6 32 0 0 38 24 0 50 50 14
2017 Male gender 25 31 18 10 6 9 0 62 18 1384
2017 Female gender 26 36 14 9 6 9 0 68 17 1277
2014 Male gender 22 32 18 9 6 12 0 63 17 1579
2014 Female gender 24 34 16 11 5 10 0 64 18 1318
2011 Male gender 23 29 19 8 8 11 1 59 19 1653
2011 Female gender 23 31 18 9 8 10 0 61 19 1437

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 Male gender 23 33 19 13 10 3 0 57 23 1324
2018 Female gender 25 35 16 14 7 3 0 62 22 1279
2018 Gender diverse 6 30 0 20 32 12 0 41 59 14
2017 Male gender 21 32 18 13 10 4 0 56 25 1383
2017 Female gender 22 36 17 13 7 4 0 61 21 1273
2014 Male gender 18 30 21 17 11 3 0 50 29 1579
2014 Female gender 21 34 19 14 8 4 0 56 24 1317
2011 Male gender 17 30 20 16 14 3 0 49 30 1654
2011 Female gender 19 32 19 14 11 4 0 54 27 1431
2008 Male gender 18 30 20 15 14 3 0 49 30 1716
2008 Female gender 24 33 18 13 8 3 0 60 22 1450

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 Male gender 16 29 22 17 11 5 0 47 30 1321
2018 Female gender 16 30 20 19 9 7 0 49 29 1281
2018 Gender diverse 0 14 16 22 31 18 0 17 64 14
2017 Male gender 15 27 21 16 12 8 0 46 31 1384
2017 Female gender 17 32 18 16 9 9 0 54 27 1274
2014 Male gender 11 27 23 18 14 7 0 40 35 1578
2014 Female gender 14 30 20 19 10 7 0 47 31 1318
2011 Male gender 10 26 24 19 14 7 0 39 36 1652
2011 Female gender 11 30 19 19 12 9 0 45 34 1435
2008 Male gender 7 28 20 22 15 7 0 38 40 1717
2008 Female gender 12 33 19 18 8 9 0 50 29 1449

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 Male gender 15 29 22 19 12 3 0 45 32 1323
2018 Female gender 15 29 17 22 13 3 0 46 36 1283
2018 Gender diverse 0 20 0 34 35 12 0 22 78 14
2017 Male gender 16 31 20 17 11 4 0 49 30 1385
2017 Female gender 17 31 17 21 10 5 0 50 32 1276
2014 Male gender 12 31 21 20 13 4 0 44 34 1578
2014 Female gender 14 31 17 21 14 2 0 47 36 1318
2011 Male gender 10 32 21 18 15 3 0 43 35 1649
2011 Female gender 12 32 16 21 15 3 0 46 37 1434
2008 Male gender 12 31 19 21 14 3 0 45 36 1716
2008 Female gender 14 34 15 22 10 4 0 51 33 1448
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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 Male gender 26 34 17 12 10 0 0 61 21 1323
2018 Female gender 32 35 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 1279
2018 Gender diverse 19 20 34 0 26 0 0 40 26 14
2017 Male gender 25 37 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 1382
2017 Female gender 33 35 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 1275
2014 Male gender 19 37 18 14 11 0 0 56 26 1578
2014 Female gender 26 36 14 14 9 0 0 62 23 1317
2011 Male gender 20 40 19 11 10 0 0 60 21 1659
2011 Female gender 26 40 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 1438

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 Male gender 28 43 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 1326
2018 Female gender 31 39 11 14 5 0 0 70 19 1284
2018 Gender diverse 13 26 7 14 26 0 14 45 47 13
2017 Male gender 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 1381
2017 Female gender 33 40 10 11 6 0 0 74 16 1276

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 Male gender 14 21 20 14 10 17 3 45 29 1315
2018 Female gender 12 22 18 16 11 17 5 43 34 1281
2018 Gender diverse 20 21 14 27 6 12 0 46 38 14
2017 Male gender 12 20 20 15 11 19 3 41 34 1381
2017 Female gender 12 20 15 17 10 24 4 43 36 1274
2014 Male gender 11 20 21 18 12 16 3 38 36 1574
2014 Female gender 11 20 17 17 12 18 5 40 37 1318

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 Male gender 37 36 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 1315
2018 Female gender 40 34 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 1279
2018 Gender diverse 39 18 12 25 6 0 0 57 31 14
2017 Male gender 36 37 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 1381
2017 Female gender 43 33 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 1275
2014 Male gender 36 38 11 8 6 0 0 74 15 1579
2014 Female gender 43 32 11 8 6 0 0 76 13 1318
2011 Male gender 35 37 13 8 6 0 0 72 15 1654
2011 Female gender 38 37 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 1439
2008 Male gender 30 38 14 9 8 0 1 69 16 1717
2008 Female gender 40 33 10 9 6 1 1 74 16 1445

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 Male gender 21 33 21 8 4 4 9 62 14 411
2018 Female gender 25 29 16 8 6 4 12 64 17 331
2017 Male gender 17 33 22 11 5 5 7 57 18 434
2017 Female gender 24 32 15 12 3 4 10 65 17 312
2014 Male gender 20 34 20 7 6 5 9 62 15 524
2014 Female gender 27 36 10 9 6 3 9 71 17 300

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 Male gender 25 45 13 10 5 0 1 71 16 1323
2018 Female gender 29 45 11 12 3 0 1 74 15 1285
2018 Gender diverse 12 14 40 14 21 0 0 26 34 14
2017 Male gender 27 41 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 1384
2017 Female gender 33 41 11 10 5 0 1 75 15 1275
2014 Male gender 24 37 16 14 7 0 1 63 21 1576
2014 Female gender 29 39 12 13 7 0 1 68 20 1318
2011 Male gender 27 40 16 10 5 0 2 68 15 1657
2011 Female gender 29 39 13 11 6 0 1 68 18 1437
2008 Male gender 25 42 17 9 4 0 2 68 14 1716
2008 Female gender 34 38 13 10 3 0 2 74 13 1453

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 Male gender 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1318
2018 Female gender 43 40 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1281
2018 Gender diverse 40 29 12 15 4 0 0 70 19 14
2017 Male gender 47 39 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1385
2017 Female gender 45 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1276
2014 Male gender 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1579
2014 Female gender 39 40 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 1319
2011 Male gender 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1657
2011 Female gender 41 37 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 1437
2008 Male gender 44 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1717
2008 Female gender 41 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1451

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 Male gender 51 37 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 1313
2018 Female gender 46 41 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1278
2018 Gender diverse 46 24 14 0 16 0 0 70 16 14
2017 Male gender 52 36 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 1384
2017 Female gender 50 37 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1273
2014 Male gender 50 36 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 1578
2014 Female gender 45 38 7 6 3 0 0 84 10 1318
2011 Male gender 51 37 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 1656
2011 Female gender 47 37 6 7 3 0 0 84 9 1437
2008 Male gender 46 41 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1716
2008 Female gender 44 44 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 1452

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 Male gender 16 32 20 15 13 2 0 50 29 1318
2018 Female gender 20 35 17 16 9 3 0 57 26 1285
2018 Gender diverse 6 39 0 9 40 6 0 48 52 14
2017 Male gender 18 33 19 15 12 3 0 53 28 1381
2017 Female gender 22 34 15 14 10 4 1 59 26 1273
2014 Male gender 15 30 18 19 15 2 0 47 35 1579
2014 Female gender 19 32 17 17 12 3 1 53 30 1318
2011 Male gender 18 34 18 14 13 2 1 53 29 1657
2011 Female gender 21 34 14 15 12 3 0 57 28 1437
2008 Male gender 17 33 19 17 11 1 1 51 29 1712
2008 Female gender 26 37 15 12 8 2 0 64 20 1450

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 Male gender 18 24 15 16 22 3 2 44 40 1323
2018 Female gender 18 29 14 16 18 2 3 49 36 1285
2018 Gender diverse 12 33 0 4 45 6 0 48 52 14
2017 Male gender 15 24 15 18 22 3 3 42 42 1381
2017 Female gender 18 24 14 18 19 3 3 45 39 1275
2014 Male gender 14 20 15 18 28 3 3 35 49 1577
2014 Female gender 11 23 13 22 25 3 3 37 49 1316
2011 Male gender 12 22 16 21 25 2 2 35 49 1655
2011 Female gender 14 23 13 22 24 2 2 38 48 1435
2008 Male gender 14 28 13 19 22 2 2 44 43 1710
2008 Female gender 17 29 12 19 18 2 2 49 39 1447

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 Male gender 34 39 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1319
2018 Female gender 31 39 14 12 5 0 0 70 16 1277
2018 Gender diverse 11 40 10 28 10 0 0 52 38 14
2017 Male gender 34 39 11 10 5 0 0 73 16 1378
2017 Female gender 33 42 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 1270
2014 Male gender 23 44 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1577
2014 Female gender 25 42 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 1319
2011 Male gender 32 42 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1658
2011 Female gender 30 40 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 1433

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 Male gender 39 32 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 1319
2018 Female gender 40 37 13 7 3 0 0 76 11 1276
2018 Gender diverse 11 60 4 6 19 0 0 72 25 14
2017 Male gender 39 34 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 1380
2017 Female gender 42 37 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1268
2014 Male gender 32 36 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 1578
2014 Female gender 35 37 11 11 5 0 0 72 17 1319

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 Male gender 28 36 17 11 6 0 1 65 18 1320
2018 Female gender 30 37 15 11 5 0 1 68 16 1279
2018 Gender diverse 0 34 6 44 10 0 6 36 57 14
2017 Male gender 28 38 15 12 5 1 1 68 17 1382
2017 Female gender 35 37 13 10 5 0 1 72 15 1271
2014 Male gender 25 35 18 13 7 1 1 61 20 1576
2014 Female gender 31 37 13 12 6 1 1 69 18 1318
2011 Male gender 29 40 16 8 4 1 1 71 12 1658
2011 Female gender 34 40 12 9 4 1 1 76 12 1439

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 Male gender 21 40 21 9 6 3 0 62 16 1326
2018 Female gender 22 41 21 7 4 5 0 66 12 1287
2018 Gender diverse 6 34 30 13 4 14 0 47 19 14
2017 Male gender 21 38 19 11 6 5 1 62 18 1380
2017 Female gender 21 40 19 10 5 5 1 65 15 1276

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 Male gender 42 34 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 1320
2018 Female gender 46 33 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 1285
2018 Gender diverse 31 43 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 14
2017 Male gender 43 33 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 1383
2017 Female gender 47 31 8 8 5 0 1 79 14 1272
2014 Male gender 36 33 16 9 4 1 1 71 13 1578
2014 Female gender 42 34 10 8 5 0 1 77 13 1318
2011 Male gender 38 35 13 8 4 0 1 74 13 1656
2011 Female gender 42 36 8 7 4 0 1 80 12 1439

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 Male gender 30 36 18 10 5 0 1 67 15 1324
2018 Female gender 33 30 20 10 7 0 0 63 17 1287
2018 Gender diverse 38 44 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 14
2017 Male gender 31 36 17 9 5 0 2 68 14 1383
2017 Female gender 33 35 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 1277
2014 Male gender 26 37 18 11 6 0 1 64 17 1579
2014 Female gender 32 35 16 9 6 0 1 68 15 1319
2011 Male gender 23 35 21 12 7 0 1 59 20 1656
2011 Female gender 29 37 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 1438
2008 Male gender 21 35 23 14 7 0 1 56 21 1716
2008 Female gender 26 36 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 1451

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 Male gender 24 45 32 1326
2018 Female gender 31 36 33 1290
2018 Gender diverse 53 22 26 14
2017 Male gender 26 42 32 1384
2017 Female gender 28 39 33 1277
2014 Male gender 25 43 32 1577
2014 Female gender 29 36 35 1318
2011 Male gender 23 45 31 1661
2011 Female gender 28 37 35 1439

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 Male gender 24 19 33 8 11 5 312
2018 Female gender 16 23 34 3 17 7 402
2017 Male gender 20 13 34 8 20 5 351
2017 Female gender 16 22 37 4 14 7 353
2014 Male gender 22 21 32 13 9999 12 407
2014 Female gender 14 24 39 10 9999 14 381
2011 Male gender 29 17 31 14 9999 9 399
2011 Female gender 15 25 38 9 9999 13 412
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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 Male gender 39 42 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 1324
2018 Female gender 43 41 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 1281
2018 Gender diverse 22 34 20 14 10 0 0 56 23 14
2017 Male gender 39 38 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 1384
2017 Female gender 43 39 9 6 3 1 0 83 9 1274
2014 Male gender 36 40 12 7 3 1 0 77 11 1579
2014 Female gender 40 40 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 1316
2011 Male gender 37 42 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1658
2011 Female gender 39 41 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 1439
2008 Male gender 39 39 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 1710
2008 Female gender 42 40 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 1450

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 Male gender 18 42 21 13 5 1 0 61 18 1321
2018 Female gender 21 44 19 11 4 1 0 66 15 1286
2018 Gender diverse 27 22 11 13 28 0 0 49 40 13
2017 Male gender 18 41 21 13 5 2 0 61 18 1379
2017 Female gender 24 43 18 9 4 2 0 68 13 1275
2014 Male gender 19 40 21 13 5 1 0 60 19 1578
2014 Female gender 25 45 17 7 4 2 0 71 12 1319
2011 Male gender 16 39 20 14 9 2 0 56 23 1656
2011 Female gender 24 43 14 10 5 3 0 69 16 1438

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 Male gender 8 22 39 22 7 1 1 30 31 1320
2018 Female gender 9 23 37 22 8 0 1 30 32 1280
2018 Gender diverse 6 28 21 41 4 0 0 45 34 14
2017 Male gender 9 24 38 19 8 0 3 27 34 1376
2017 Female gender 8 23 35 21 9 1 4 31 33 1267
2014 Male gender 11 28 36 17 6 1 1 23 40 1576
2014 Female gender 9 23 42 17 7 1 2 24 32 1313
2011 Male gender 12 29 35 15 6 1 2 22 42 1651
2011 Female gender 11 27 35 17 6 1 2 24 40 1431
2008 Male gender 10 29 38 16 4 0 2 21 40 1714
2008 Female gender 8 28 37 17 7 1 2 25 37 1446

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 Male gender 7 18 27 31 14 2 2 46 25 1306
2018 Female gender 7 18 27 28 14 3 3 45 27 1280
2018 Gender diverse 15 19 12 30 18 6 0 51 36 14
2017 Male gender 8 19 28 24 15 2 4 42 29 1376
2017 Female gender 7 16 28 26 15 3 6 45 24 1263
2014 Male gender 11 22 31 22 9 3 2 33 34 1576
2014 Female gender 8 16 33 23 13 3 4 39 26 1306
2011 Male gender 12 22 29 21 11 2 3 34 35 1649
2011 Female gender 10 19 27 25 12 3 3 40 31 1433
2008 Male gender 11 24 30 21 9 2 2 32 36 1711
2008 Female gender 8 18 29 27 12 3 4 41 27 1441

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 Male gender 20 27 29 15 6 1 1 22 48 1319
2018 Female gender 18 25 32 14 7 1 3 22 45 1274
2018 Gender diverse 12 24 21 11 13 19 0 30 44 14
2017 Male gender 20 27 28 12 7 2 4 20 50 1378
2017 Female gender 20 25 29 13 7 2 4 21 48 1269
2014 Male gender 32 29 23 9 4 1 2 13 63 1577
2014 Female gender 26 29 26 10 4 1 3 15 58 1310
2011 Male gender 22 27 27 13 7 1 3 21 51 1651
2011 Female gender 20 27 30 11 7 2 3 19 49 1430
2008 Male gender 21 28 27 14 5 2 3 20 52 1711
2008 Female gender 16 26 31 14 7 2 4 23 44 1440

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 Male gender 7 17 30 31 12 1 2 44 25 1318
2018 Female gender 12 20 33 22 11 0 2 34 33 1275
2018 Gender diverse 6 14 41 30 10 0 0 40 19 14
2017 Male gender 7 15 33 27 14 1 3 42 23 1368
2017 Female gender 11 18 30 24 13 0 3 39 30 1263
2014 Male gender 8 18 35 27 9 1 2 38 26 1570
2014 Female gender 10 19 37 22 9 0 3 32 30 1309
2011 Male gender 10 18 34 23 11 1 3 35 30 1652
2011 Female gender 11 19 34 23 9 1 3 33 32 1428
2008 Male gender 8 19 36 25 10 1 2 36 27 1706
2008 Female gender 8 20 34 24 11 1 3 36 29 1442

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 Male gender 17 25 27 18 9 1 3 28 44 1317
2018 Female gender 18 25 27 15 10 1 3 27 45 1279
2018 Gender diverse 0 16 34 20 24 6 0 47 17 14
2017 Male gender 18 23 28 16 11 1 3 28 43 1376
2017 Female gender 19 23 27 17 10 1 4 28 43 1269
2014 Male gender 22 28 27 13 6 2 2 19 52 1578
2014 Female gender 22 24 29 13 7 1 4 21 49 1311
2011 Male gender 21 27 27 13 7 1 3 22 50 1653
2011 Female gender 21 25 27 13 8 2 4 23 49 1434
2008 Male gender 20 27 28 14 6 1 3 22 49 1713
2008 Female gender 15 25 27 18 10 2 4 29 42 1446

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 Male gender 6 15 28 27 17 3 4 47 23 1311
2018 Female gender 12 17 28 22 14 2 4 39 31 1277
2018 Gender diverse 6 17 10 25 30 12 0 62 26 14
2017 Male gender 9 15 24 26 18 4 5 48 26 1378
2017 Female gender 11 17 25 23 14 3 7 41 31 1269
2014 Male gender 7 14 26 31 15 3 5 49 22 1576
2014 Female gender 8 16 25 26 15 2 8 46 26 1312
2011 Male gender 7 14 26 27 18 2 6 49 23 1648
2011 Female gender 10 17 26 24 14 2 7 42 29 1430
2008 Male gender 8 17 26 26 14 3 6 45 27 1713
2008 Female gender 10 19 26 20 14 3 7 39 33 1443

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 Male gender 19 27 30 13 7 2 2 20 48 1322
2018 Female gender 17 24 32 14 8 3 3 23 43 1279
2018 Gender diverse 6 38 32 14 4 6 0 19 47 14
2017 Male gender 19 26 30 12 7 3 3 20 48 1374
2017 Female gender 16 24 30 14 8 3 5 24 43 1266
2014 Male gender 27 29 25 11 5 1 2 16 58 1579
2014 Female gender 21 25 32 11 5 2 3 17 49 1313

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 Male gender 43 30 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 1317
2018 Female gender 41 29 10 11 7 1 0 72 18 1284
2018 Gender diverse 32 14 6 36 13 0 0 46 48 14
2017 Male gender 42 32 10 8 6 1 0 75 15 1383
2017 Female gender 44 30 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 1275
2014 Male gender 42 31 10 9 7 1 0 74 16 1579
2014 Female gender 41 32 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 1319

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 Male gender 50 34 7 5 3 1 1 85 9 1318
2018 Female gender 48 34 7 7 4 0 0 82 10 1282
2018 Gender diverse 38 26 4 24 9 0 0 64 32 14
2017 Male gender 48 35 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1379
2017 Female gender 47 35 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 1276
2014 Male gender 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 1578
2014 Female gender 43 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 1319

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 Male gender 43 39 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 1317
2018 Female gender 43 38 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 1285
2018 Gender diverse 31 34 12 14 9 0 0 66 22 14

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 Male gender 38 39 13 3 2 5 0 82 5 1317
2018 Female gender 39 37 15 4 2 3 0 79 6 1282
2018 Gender diverse 32 19 39 6 4 0 0 51 10 14
2017 Male gender 35 36 16 3 2 7 0 76 6 1379
2017 Female gender 39 37 12 4 2 6 0 81 6 1275
2014 Male gender 38 36 14 3 2 7 0 80 5 1578
2014 Female gender 43 35 11 3 2 6 0 84 5 1318

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 Male gender 40 41 12 3 2 2 0 82 6 1317
2018 Female gender 38 41 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 1277
2018 Gender diverse 26 46 24 0 4 0 0 72 4 14
2017 Male gender 38 40 13 3 2 3 0 81 6 1384
2017 Female gender 39 40 11 5 2 3 0 82 7 1276
2014 Male gender 39 38 12 4 2 3 0 80 7 1578
2014 Female gender 41 37 12 4 3 3 0 81 7 1316
2011 Male gender 30 42 15 4 3 5 0 77 8 1650
2011 Female gender 33 40 13 6 4 4 0 76 10 1435

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 Male gender 46 37 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 1317
2018 Female gender 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1283
2018 Gender diverse 32 14 41 0 13 0 0 46 13 14
2017 Male gender 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1383
2017 Female gender 47 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1277
2014 Male gender 42 36 12 6 4 1 0 79 9 1577
2014 Female gender 47 36 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 1315
2011 Male gender 37 38 14 6 5 1 0 75 10 1652
2011 Female gender 41 37 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 1437
2008 Male gender 32 41 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 1715
2008 Female gender 38 41 11 6 3 1 0 79 9 1450

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 Male gender 26 33 16 9 6 7 4 65 17 1320
2018 Female gender 23 33 17 11 7 6 4 61 20 1284
2018 Gender diverse 25 15 30 16 9 6 0 43 26 14
2017 Male gender 27 31 16 8 8 6 4 65 18 1382
2017 Female gender 26 30 13 11 7 6 5 64 21 1278
2014 Male gender 30 32 15 8 6 6 3 68 16 1579
2014 Female gender 31 28 13 10 10 5 3 64 22 1319

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 Male gender 27 39 17 9 4 3 2 68 14 1321
2018 Female gender 28 38 14 12 4 2 1 69 17 1284
2018 Gender diverse 0 24 18 12 35 12 0 27 53 14
2017 Male gender 28 38 13 11 5 4 1 70 16 1377
2017 Female gender 33 38 11 9 4 3 1 75 14 1272
2014 Male gender 33 37 12 9 4 4 1 74 13 1577
2014 Female gender 35 40 9 8 4 3 1 79 12 1316
2011 Male gender 28 37 13 10 5 5 1 70 16 1656
2011 Female gender 33 35 10 9 6 5 1 73 16 1433
2008 Male gender 26 35 14 11 6 6 2 66 19 1714
2008 Female gender 31 32 12 11 6 6 1 68 19 1449

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 Male gender 27 40 20 7 4 2 0 69 10 1319
2018 Female gender 26 40 21 9 3 1 0 67 12 1279
2018 Gender diverse 27 25 16 19 13 0 0 52 32 14

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 Male gender 19 26 19 11 11 11 2 52 26 1323
2018 Female gender 16 23 20 15 13 10 3 45 32 1283
2018 Gender diverse 15 6 27 0 34 18 0 25 41 14
2017 Male gender 17 25 16 13 13 14 2 49 31 1380
2017 Female gender 16 21 17 15 12 13 5 46 33 1271
2014 Male gender 16 22 19 14 14 13 2 44 34 1578
2014 Female gender 14 21 17 17 17 12 3 40 40 1317
2011 Male gender 14 22 18 13 13 16 3 45 33 1654
2011 Female gender 13 21 18 17 14 14 3 41 37 1439

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 Male gender 10 90 1320
2018 Female gender 15 85 1286

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 127
2018 Female gender 52 197

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 69 127
2018 Female gender 59 197

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 127
2018 Female gender 10 197

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 127
2018 Female gender 6 197

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 127
2018 Female gender 41 197

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 127
2018 Female gender 43 197

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 127
2018 Female gender 42 197

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 127
2018 Female gender 39 197

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 127
2018 Female gender 33 197

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 127
2018 Female gender 45 197

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 127
2018 Female gender 30 197

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 127
2018 Female gender 12 197

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 127
2018 Female gender 37 197

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 127
2018 Female gender 20 197

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 127
2018 Female gender 11 197

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 Male gender 49 125
2018 Female gender 63 197

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 Male gender 26 125
2018 Female gender 24 197

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 125
2018 Female gender 7 197

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 125
2018 Female gender 15 197

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 125
2018 Female gender 5 197

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 125
2018 Female gender 5 197

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 125
2018 Female gender 12 197

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 125
2018 Female gender 10 197

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 125
2018 Female gender 20 197

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 121
2018 Female gender 14 187

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 121
2018 Female gender 20 187

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 121
2018 Female gender 13 187

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 121
2018 Female gender 8 187

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 Male gender 5 121
2018 Female gender 14 187

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 Male gender 9 121
2018 Female gender 9 187

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 121
2018 Female gender 10 187

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 121
2018 Female gender 12 187

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 Male gender 7 121
2018 Female gender 11 187

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 Male gender 35 121
2018 Female gender 28 187

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 121
2018 Female gender 10 187

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 Male gender 50 121
2018 Female gender 42 187

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 Male gender 58 121
2018 Female gender 52 187

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 121
2018 Female gender 9 187

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 Male gender 16 16 19 6 5 32 5 51 18 1320
2018 Female gender 13 15 21 7 6 30 7 45 22 1285
2018 Gender diverse 20 6 10 0 14 50 0 52 28 14
2017 Male gender 16 19 18 5 6 30 7 54 17 1381
2017 Female gender 12 15 19 7 8 32 8 45 24 1276
2014 Male gender 17 18 18 5 4 30 7 56 15 1578
2014 Female gender 14 16 16 8 7 30 9 49 25 1319

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 Male gender 30 36 16 5 4 8 0 73 10 1317
2018 Female gender 26 31 21 7 4 10 1 64 12 1283
2018 Gender diverse 32 0 24 11 9 24 0 42 26 14
2017 Male gender 32 34 15 5 5 9 1 72 11 1384
2017 Female gender 27 32 16 7 6 11 2 67 14 1273
2014 Male gender 29 32 17 4 4 14 1 70 10 1578
2014 Female gender 26 28 19 7 5 13 2 64 14 1315
2011 Male gender 30 38 15 4 3 9 0 75 8 1657
2011 Female gender 33 35 14 6 3 9 0 75 10 1433

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 Male gender 5 95 1318
2018 Female gender 8 92 1289

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 74
2018 Female gender 49 109

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 77 74
2018 Female gender 77 109

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 74
2018 Female gender 0 109

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 74
2018 Female gender 6 109

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 73
2018 Female gender 10 108

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 73
2018 Female gender 14 108

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 73
2018 Female gender 23 108

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 73
2018 Female gender 44 108

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 73
2018 Female gender 0 108

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 73
2018 Female gender 7 108

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 73
2018 Female gender 19 108

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 73
2018 Female gender 19 108

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 73
2018 Female gender 0 108

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 73
2018 Female gender 9 108

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 74
2018 Female gender 31 109

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 74
2018 Female gender 15 109

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 74
2018 Female gender 12 109

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 74
2018 Female gender 53 109

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 70
2018 Female gender 21 102

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 70
2018 Female gender 15 102

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 70
2018 Female gender 11 102

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 70
2018 Female gender 27 102

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 70
2018 Female gender 5 102

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 58 70
2018 Female gender 47 102

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 70
2018 Female gender 65 102

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 70
2018 Female gender 7 102

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 Male gender 17 16 21 3 3 35 5 55 10 1320
2018 Female gender 15 13 23 4 3 35 7 48 12 1283
2018 Gender diverse 26 6 18 14 0 30 6 50 21 14
2017 Male gender 16 17 18 3 3 37 7 59 10 1383
2017 Female gender 14 14 19 3 3 39 7 52 11 1275
2014 Male gender 16 16 18 3 2 39 7 58 9 1579
2014 Female gender 15 13 18 4 2 40 8 53 12 1318

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 Male gender 31 34 17 3 3 11 1 74 6 1321
2018 Female gender 28 29 21 4 2 14 1 67 7 1283
2018 Gender diverse 32 0 18 19 0 30 0 46 28 14
2017 Male gender 32 32 17 3 2 13 1 75 6 1381
2017 Female gender 30 30 17 3 3 16 2 73 7 1272
2014 Male gender 29 32 17 2 2 17 1 74 5 1578
2014 Female gender 26 29 19 3 2 19 2 70 7 1317
2011 Male gender 34 36 14 3 2 11 0 80 5 1656
2011 Female gender 37 34 13 3 2 10 0 80 5 1436
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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 Male gender 55 25 11 4 4 1 0 81 8 1310
2018 Female gender 58 24 9 4 3 1 0 83 7 1277
2018 Gender diverse 57 12 6 21 4 0 0 69 25 14
2017 Male gender 54 26 11 4 4 1 0 81 9 1382
2017 Female gender 59 23 8 4 4 2 0 84 8 1277

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 Male gender 25 46 16 7 3 3 0 74 10 1322
2018 Female gender 28 43 15 8 3 2 0 72 12 1286
2018 Gender diverse 26 12 15 19 18 10 0 42 42 14
2017 Male gender 20 42 18 9 5 5 0 66 15 1386
2017 Female gender 26 42 15 9 4 4 0 71 13 1272

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 Male gender 24 38 18 13 6 2 0 63 19 1320
2018 Female gender 23 37 17 14 7 2 0 61 21 1286
2018 Gender diverse 20 12 31 15 13 10 0 35 30 14
2017 Male gender 19 40 16 13 8 2 0 61 22 1386
2017 Female gender 21 40 15 15 8 3 0 62 23 1272

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 Male gender 21 28 23 12 13 1 1 51 26 1326
2018 Female gender 21 29 21 12 15 0 2 50 28 1285
2018 Gender diverse 15 6 31 10 25 0 14 24 40 14
2017 Male gender 27 26 21 12 12 0 2 54 25 1377
2017 Female gender 25 26 21 12 13 0 2 53 26 1274

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 Male gender 15 30 28 17 10 0 1 45 27 1321
2018 Female gender 16 26 27 18 13 0 0 41 31 1288
2018 Gender diverse 10 33 57 0 0 0 0 43 0 14
2017 Male gender 19 28 27 15 10 0 1 48 25 1378
2017 Female gender 18 25 25 18 12 0 1 44 30 1276

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 Male gender 22 35 23 11 7 0 1 58 19 1321
2018 Female gender 20 31 23 15 10 0 1 52 25 1276
2018 Gender diverse 10 19 40 26 0 6 0 30 27 14
2017 Male gender 26 31 21 13 7 1 2 58 20 1378
2017 Female gender 24 28 23 14 9 0 2 54 23 1271

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 Male gender 15 24 27 19 13 1 1 39 33 1319
2018 Female gender 18 23 25 19 14 1 2 42 33 1282
2018 Gender diverse 50 15 23 6 6 0 0 65 12 14
2017 Male gender 16 24 24 18 15 0 2 41 34 1379
2017 Female gender 19 20 25 18 16 1 2 40 34 1275

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 Male gender 42 26 16 8 3 1 4 72 12 1318
2018 Female gender 40 23 16 8 6 0 6 68 15 1283
2018 Gender diverse 31 26 36 0 0 0 7 61 0 13
2017 Male gender 41 26 15 7 4 0 7 72 12 1377
2017 Female gender 38 25 14 8 5 1 9 70 15 1274

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 Male gender 30 30 22 11 7 0 0 60 18 1318
2018 Female gender 28 27 22 11 12 0 1 55 23 1282
2018 Gender diverse 23 33 31 0 12 0 0 56 12 14
2017 Male gender 30 29 23 11 5 0 1 60 16 1380
2017 Female gender 29 28 22 13 9 0 0 57 22 1271

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 Male gender 21 36 26 9 6 1 1 59 15 1316
2018 Female gender 25 34 25 10 4 1 2 60 14 1279
2018 Gender diverse 33 25 14 15 10 4 0 60 26 14
2017 Male gender 26 31 22 13 6 0 1 58 19 1376
2017 Female gender 30 32 21 11 4 1 1 63 16 1270

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 Male gender 19 35 25 13 6 0 1 55 20 1318
2018 Female gender 22 33 25 13 5 0 1 56 19 1280
2018 Gender diverse 10 38 19 29 0 4 0 50 30 14
2017 Male gender 22 31 23 15 7 1 1 54 22 1377
2017 Female gender 26 31 23 12 6 1 1 59 18 1270

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 Male gender 23 32 27 11 7 1 1 56 17 1317
2018 Female gender 26 32 22 13 6 0 1 58 19 1281
2018 Gender diverse 21 26 14 20 16 4 0 48 37 14
2017 Male gender 26 30 23 13 6 1 1 58 19 1379
2017 Female gender 30 29 22 11 6 1 1 60 18 1272

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 Male gender 24 34 23 11 6 0 1 59 17 1308
2018 Female gender 31 32 21 10 4 0 1 64 15 1277
2018 Gender diverse 31 53 0 6 6 4 0 88 12 14
2017 Male gender 29 33 20 10 6 1 1 64 16 1377
2017 Female gender 32 32 18 10 5 1 2 65 16 1269

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 Male gender 53 25 12 5 3 0 2 79 9 1308
2018 Female gender 51 25 12 5 4 0 2 78 9 1274
2018 Gender diverse 41 26 20 0 10 4 0 69 10 14
2017 Male gender 59 22 12 4 2 0 1 82 5 1383
2017 Female gender 57 23 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 1276

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 Male gender 72 15 6 2 1 1 4 91 3 1312
2018 Female gender 72 12 5 1 2 1 7 92 3 1279
2018 Gender diverse 65 26 0 6 0 4 0 94 6 14

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 Male gender 72 14 4 3 4 1 3 89 7 1317
2018 Female gender 67 15 7 3 4 1 3 85 7 1277
2018 Gender diverse 42 18 31 0 9 0 0 60 9 14
2017 Male gender 74 11 5 4 4 1 2 88 8 1382
2017 Female gender 70 13 7 3 4 0 3 87 7 1274

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 Male gender 54 29 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 1318
2018 Female gender 54 27 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 1285
2018 Gender diverse 30 41 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 14
2017 Male gender 57 28 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 1381
2017 Female gender 55 28 9 4 3 0 2 84 7 1278

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 Male gender 52 23 12 6 5 0 1 76 11 1314
2018 Female gender 55 20 12 7 4 0 1 76 11 1277
2018 Gender diverse 25 18 42 12 4 0 0 42 16 14
2017 Male gender 57 20 9 7 5 1 1 78 12 1382
2017 Female gender 61 18 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 1276

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 Male gender 56 16 6 2 1 0 18 89 3 1304
2018 Female gender 53 11 6 2 1 0 26 87 4 1273
2018 Gender diverse 51 18 14 0 0 0 18 84 0 14
2017 Male gender 60 16 5 2 1 1 15 91 3 1378
2017 Female gender 52 13 4 1 1 0 28 91 4 1274

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 Male gender 69 18 6 2 1 1 4 92 3 1314
2018 Female gender 71 15 5 1 0 0 7 93 2 1276
2018 Gender diverse 76 10 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2017 Male gender 71 17 4 2 1 1 5 93 3 1376
2017 Female gender 74 11 4 1 1 0 9 94 2 1270

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 Male gender 67 16 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 1312
2018 Female gender 70 12 6 3 5 1 4 86 8 1282
2018 Gender diverse 40 6 9 0 28 4 14 55 34 14
2017 Male gender 66 16 7 3 4 0 3 85 8 1384
2017 Female gender 67 14 6 4 4 1 5 86 8 1277

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 Male gender 50 30 13 3 1 1 2 82 4 1315
2018 Female gender 49 28 15 4 2 0 2 78 7 1279
2018 Gender diverse 27 12 51 6 4 0 0 39 10 14
2017 Male gender 53 29 12 3 1 1 2 84 4 1382
2017 Female gender 49 30 12 3 2 0 3 82 6 1275

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 Male gender 13 35 34 14 3 0 0 49 18 1319
2018 Female gender 12 30 40 13 5 0 0 43 18 1291
2018 Gender diverse 26 6 51 13 4 0 0 32 16 14
2017 Male gender 12 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 19 1386
2017 Female gender 13 31 37 14 5 0 0 44 19 1278

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 Male gender 6 17 39 25 12 0 0 38 23 1312
2018 Female gender 9 21 38 22 10 0 0 31 30 1274
2018 Gender diverse 10 34 25 32 0 0 0 32 43 14
2017 Male gender 6 18 37 26 13 0 0 39 24 1382
2017 Female gender 7 20 39 24 10 0 0 34 28 1273
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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 Male gender 30 26 20 11 9 4 0 31 69 1324
2018 Female gender 28 29 18 11 11 2 1 29 71 1284
2018 Gender diverse 0 21 46 6 10 14 4 0 100 14
2017 Male gender 32 25 21 9 6 5 1 35 65 1386
2017 Female gender 34 25 18 8 9 4 1 36 64 1278

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 Male gender 16 875
2018 Female gender 21 890
2018 Gender diverse 24 12
2017 Male gender 16 849
2017 Female gender 20 776

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 Male gender 33 875
2018 Female gender 37 890
2018 Gender diverse 37 12
2017 Male gender 37 849
2017 Female gender 35 776

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 Male gender 22 875
2018 Female gender 27 890
2018 Gender diverse 31 12
2017 Male gender 15 849
2017 Female gender 23 776

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 Male gender 29 875
2018 Female gender 28 890
2018 Gender diverse 32 12
2017 Male gender 34 849
2017 Female gender 32 776

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 Male gender 6 875
2018 Female gender 8 890
2018 Gender diverse 10 12
2017 Male gender 6 849
2017 Female gender 6 776

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 Male gender 35 875
2018 Female gender 29 890
2018 Gender diverse 41 12

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 875
2018 Female gender 40 890
2018 Gender diverse 19 12
2017 Male gender 46 849
2017 Female gender 44 776

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 Male gender 5 45 20 9 4 17 839
2018 Female gender 4 43 20 11 6 16 846
2018 Gender diverse 0 63 7 18 7 5 12
2017 Male gender 6 53 18 8 3 12 838
2017 Female gender 5 50 19 8 5 12 765

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 67 870
2018 Female gender 29 71 884
2018 Gender diverse 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 Male gender 48 17 11 6 8 1 9 72 16 1324
2018 Female gender 40 16 13 9 9 2 12 64 21 1276
2018 Gender diverse 46 6 6 21 4 14 4 63 30 14

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 Male gender 9 24 22 18 20 2 6 36 41 872
2018 Female gender 10 23 15 20 23 2 6 37 47 884
2018 Gender diverse 24 15 26 15 14 7 0 42 31 12
2017 Male gender 12 23 18 18 19 3 8 39 41 850
2017 Female gender 13 24 14 19 18 2 9 42 42 782

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 Male gender 5 14 17 20 38 3 4 20 62 873
2018 Female gender 3 13 15 21 42 2 5 17 68 888
2018 Gender diverse 0 0 27 37 28 7 0 0 71 12
2017 Male gender 4 13 13 19 40 3 7 19 67 850
2017 Female gender 3 10 11 22 44 2 7 14 73 779
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