2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Natural Resources Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 34 6 13 5 0 0 76 18 59
2018 Bisexual 36 44 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 36
2018 Other 60 15 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 43 15 8 6 0 0 72 13 498

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 38 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 33 10 12 8 0 0 71 19 60
2018 Bisexual 31 33 13 12 11 0 0 64 23 35
2018 Other 42 35 10 3 10 0 0 77 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 35 17 13 11 1 0 59 24 501

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1981
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 32 11 7 1 0 0 80 8 60
2018 Bisexual 58 23 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 35
2018 Other 61 24 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 37 11 3 3 0 0 84 6 498

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 29 24 5 3 0 0 68 8 61
2018 Bisexual 30 52 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 35
2018 Other 66 10 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 39 15 7 4 0 0 75 10 502

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 34 16 8 4 0 0 73 11 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 24 19 14 3 1 0 63 17 60
2018 Bisexual 48 24 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 36
2018 Other 68 13 4 0 14 0 0 81 14 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 22 9 7 1 0 61 16 501

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 37 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 1980
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 34 18 9 4 0 0 68 13 61
2018 Bisexual 35 41 8 7 9 0 0 76 16 36
2018 Other 54 22 10 5 10 0 0 75 14 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 37 20 11 6 1 0 63 17 499

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 27 18 11 6 3 1 64 17 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 38 17 13 9 1 0 61 22 61
2018 Bisexual 25 34 17 18 5 0 2 60 23 36
2018 Other 49 17 5 15 14 0 0 66 29 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 28 23 10 10 3 1 55 21 501
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 28 10 7 3 2 1 79 10 1986
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 18 14 4 3 1 0 78 8 61
2018 Bisexual 35 30 9 9 14 3 0 67 24 36
2018 Other 53 24 8 5 5 5 0 81 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 32 13 9 5 2 0 73 14 496

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 34 11 8 4 0 0 78 12 1980
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 22 19 11 5 0 0 65 16 61
2018 Bisexual 44 28 5 17 6 0 0 73 22 36
2018 Other 63 14 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 35 14 11 7 1 0 69 17 496

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 28 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 27 6 18 5 0 0 72 22 61
2018 Bisexual 41 29 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 36
2018 Other 68 14 0 10 8 0 0 82 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 29 14 7 7 1 0 71 14 497

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 32 17 8 6 7 0 66 15 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 27 9 7 13 10 0 68 22 60
2018 Bisexual 21 31 14 23 3 8 0 57 28 36
2018 Other 48 34 8 0 10 0 0 82 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 30 19 12 8 10 0 55 23 497

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 35 17 13 7 2 0 61 21 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 36 10 17 8 3 0 64 26 60
2018 Bisexual 22 33 10 20 7 8 0 60 30 36
2018 Other 49 24 9 8 10 0 0 73 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 30 19 16 13 4 0 49 31 500

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 30 21 17 9 6 0 50 27 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 30 17 29 4 8 0 45 36 60
2018 Bisexual 13 31 13 19 16 8 0 48 38 36
2018 Other 34 10 23 18 15 0 0 44 33 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 21 20 15 8 0 39 38 498

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 31 20 20 11 2 0 47 33 2000
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 25 24 24 9 5 0 41 35 60
2018 Bisexual 25 23 9 17 21 5 0 50 40 36
2018 Other 20 19 5 34 17 5 0 41 54 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 25 20 21 19 5 0 37 42 497
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 35 15 12 8 0 0 66 19 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 29 12 11 7 0 0 69 18 61
2018 Bisexual 28 36 14 11 9 3 0 66 20 35
2018 Other 38 39 10 0 13 0 0 78 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 33 19 15 13 1 0 52 29 500

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 41 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 2002
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 36 12 17 8 0 0 63 25 61
2018 Bisexual 21 43 14 11 11 0 0 63 23 35
2018 Other 27 44 10 5 14 0 0 71 19 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 42 14 14 8 1 1 64 22 500

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 22 19 15 10 16 4 45 31 1989
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 21 12 18 12 17 2 48 37 61
2018 Bisexual 8 31 11 15 8 19 8 53 31 36
2018 Other 10 19 14 8 19 30 0 41 38 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 19 23 15 13 19 4 35 36 499

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 35 11 8 4 0 1 76 13 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 38 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 61
2018 Bisexual 33 33 12 13 8 0 0 66 22 35
2018 Other 58 14 5 18 5 0 0 72 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 35 16 10 6 1 0 67 17 498

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 32 18 8 4 3 11 66 14 576
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 30 15 14 0 0 16 66 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 26 23 9 12 6 7 49 25 136

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 46 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 2001
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 38 12 20 5 0 3 62 26 61
2018 Bisexual 19 48 16 12 5 0 0 67 17 36
2018 Other 25 49 8 5 9 0 4 77 15 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 42 15 15 6 0 1 63 22 499

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1994
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 29 7 12 1 0 0 79 13 61
2018 Bisexual 39 51 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 34
2018 Other 49 36 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 36 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 500

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 39 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 1988
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 31 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 61
2018 Bisexual 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 36
2018 Other 52 33 5 0 9 0 0 85 9 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 495

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 34 19 15 10 2 0 55 26 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 37 15 16 12 3 0 55 29 60
2018 Bisexual 14 38 16 10 17 5 0 54 29 36
2018 Other 29 34 5 10 18 0 5 66 29 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 30 20 18 16 3 0 43 36 503

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 27 14 17 18 2 3 49 36 1998
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 26 14 14 16 6 1 53 32 60
2018 Bisexual 10 28 8 15 23 5 10 45 46 36
2018 Other 20 27 10 14 25 0 5 49 41 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 24 17 15 29 2 2 36 46 503

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 39 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 1989
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 44 7 9 6 1 0 77 16 61
2018 Bisexual 30 31 17 20 3 0 0 60 23 35
2018 Other 48 13 10 24 0 0 5 64 25 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 42 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 500

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 35 13 7 4 0 0 76 10 1989
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 61
2018 Bisexual 41 22 22 16 0 0 0 63 16 35
2018 Other 51 11 23 10 5 0 0 61 15 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 35 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 500

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 38 15 11 4 0 1 69 15 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 35 9 14 7 0 5 67 23 60
2018 Bisexual 40 24 23 11 3 0 0 64 14 34
2018 Other 44 33 10 0 8 0 5 81 8 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 33 19 15 10 1 1 55 25 501

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 41 21 7 5 3 0 66 12 2001
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 39 25 5 1 3 0 67 7 60
2018 Bisexual 30 31 23 11 3 3 0 63 13 36
2018 Other 29 34 13 14 5 5 0 66 20 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 38 23 12 8 6 0 54 21 504

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 34 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 1998
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 33 8 10 5 0 1 76 16 61
2018 Bisexual 40 37 10 10 2 0 0 77 13 36
2018 Other 72 10 5 9 3 0 0 82 12 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 31 14 9 7 0 1 70 16 499

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 33 18 10 6 0 1 66 16 2002
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 40 10 6 6 0 0 77 12 61
2018 Bisexual 26 27 30 11 5 0 0 53 16 36
2018 Other 30 33 20 12 0 0 5 67 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 501

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 42 31 2004
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 34 38 61
2018 Bisexual 43 17 40 36
2018 Other 28 48 24 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 36 504

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 23 32 6 14 5 541
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 22 54 8 5 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 14 34 5 14 9 142
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 42 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 34 13 10 1 0 0 76 11 61
2018 Bisexual 49 33 7 9 3 0 0 82 11 35
2018 Other 56 29 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 42 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 501

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 44 19 12 4 1 0 65 16 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 34 20 13 12 0 0 55 25 58
2018 Bisexual 18 48 13 17 0 3 0 69 17 36
2018 Other 19 38 8 20 10 5 0 60 31 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 38 24 14 6 2 0 54 21 503

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 22 39 22 8 0 1 31 30 1993
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 27 31 18 8 0 1 27 42 61
2018 Bisexual 5 27 38 22 8 0 0 30 32 35
2018 Other 23 35 10 28 5 0 0 33 57 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 24 34 22 5 1 2 28 37 500

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 17 27 31 15 2 2 48 24 1983
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 18 27 32 14 2 1 48 24 59
2018 Bisexual 8 24 25 16 24 3 0 41 33 35
2018 Other 14 5 24 29 14 15 0 50 22 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 20 29 23 12 2 4 37 32 498

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 26 31 16 6 1 2 22 45 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 30 22 19 15 1 1 35 43 61
2018 Bisexual 24 24 26 10 14 3 0 25 49 35
2018 Other 17 19 39 15 0 5 5 16 40 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 27 27 11 5 3 4 18 53 497

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 19 31 28 12 0 2 40 28 1987
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 16 30 24 17 0 1 41 28 61
2018 Bisexual 8 22 30 8 30 3 0 39 31 34
2018 Other 17 10 29 24 15 0 5 41 28 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 16 34 26 7 1 3 35 29 499

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 25 28 18 10 1 2 29 42 1993
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 23 25 23 13 1 6 39 33 61
2018 Bisexual 13 40 16 8 20 3 0 29 54 34
2018 Other 32 14 19 20 0 0 15 23 54 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 24 26 12 8 2 4 22 50 497

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 15 29 26 16 2 4 44 25 1983
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 19 25 29 15 4 2 47 27 61
2018 Bisexual 16 15 26 7 25 11 0 37 35 34
2018 Other 17 15 15 29 9 5 10 45 37 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 18 26 21 14 4 5 38 33 497

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 25 33 14 8 2 3 22 44 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 23 36 19 7 0 2 26 38 61
2018 Bisexual 14 31 37 9 10 0 0 18 45 35
2018 Other 17 34 5 25 5 5 10 35 60 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 25 27 12 5 4 3 18 53 501

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 30 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 1994
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 26 8 13 7 0 0 72 20 61
2018 Bisexual 26 41 3 20 9 2 0 68 30 36
2018 Other 68 12 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 29 13 14 8 3 1 64 22 499

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 26 3 14 4 0 0 79 18 61
2018 Bisexual 43 31 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 36
2018 Other 63 23 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 34 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 497

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 38 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 36 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 61
2018 Bisexual 48 32 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 36
2018 Other 63 23 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 12 7 4 2 1 77 11 500

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 38 13 3 2 4 0 82 5 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 12 8 5 3 0 75 13 60
2018 Bisexual 34 33 22 9 2 0 0 67 11 36
2018 Other 59 22 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 39 16 5 3 5 0 74 9 501

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 41 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 1985
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 42 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 60
2018 Bisexual 42 43 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 36
2018 Other 64 18 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 42 17 4 4 3 0 74 8 501

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 30 13 7 2 0 0 79 8 61
2018 Bisexual 37 45 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 36
2018 Other 74 9 10 3 5 0 0 82 8 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 36 17 4 4 1 0 75 8 499

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 33 16 10 6 6 4 65 18 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 26 16 10 6 6 5 65 18 61
2018 Bisexual 29 24 15 16 2 13 0 61 22 36
2018 Other 43 14 5 3 14 10 10 72 22 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 20 12 7 6 5 56 21 500

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 15 10 4 2 1 69 15 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 40 11 4 5 4 2 78 10 60
2018 Bisexual 24 41 14 14 0 8 0 70 15 36
2018 Other 28 49 5 15 3 0 0 77 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 37 17 12 7 4 2 61 20 501

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 40 19 7 3 1 0 70 10 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 51 8 13 6 0 0 73 19 60
2018 Bisexual 19 45 25 9 0 2 0 65 10 36
2018 Other 38 42 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 39 26 9 5 2 0 59 14 499

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 25 19 13 11 10 2 50 27 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 15 26 9 13 15 10 37 28 60
2018 Bisexual 14 32 15 9 14 15 0 54 28 36
2018 Other 15 30 13 5 13 25 0 59 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 21 21 15 16 12 2 39 36 503

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 89 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 502

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 75

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 75

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 75

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 75

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 237

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 237

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 75

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 75

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 75

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 75

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 75

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 75

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 75

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 75

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 75

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 75

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 75

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 75

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 237
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 75

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 61 235
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 75

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 235
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 75

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 235
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 75

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 235
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 75

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 235

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 235

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 235
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 75

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 235
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 75

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 235
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 75

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 226

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 71

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 71

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 71

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 226

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 71

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 71

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 71

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 71

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 71

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 226

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 71

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 226
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 71

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 226

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 226

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 16 20 6 5 30 6 50 18 1998
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 9 20 9 6 36 11 34 28 60
2018 Bisexual 8 10 21 7 9 28 16 32 30 36
2018 Other 15 14 5 0 8 49 10 70 19 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 15 24 7 8 32 5 39 24 501

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 34 18 5 4 9 1 71 10 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 32 14 16 3 15 0 61 22 60
2018 Bisexual 13 40 17 5 6 10 9 66 13 36
2018 Other 35 38 0 8 5 14 0 85 15 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 23 7 6 11 1 59 15 501

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 1998
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 88 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 501

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 45

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 77 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 79 45

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 128

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 Heterosexual 0 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 45

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 128

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 45

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 128

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 45

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 45

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 126

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 126

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 45

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 45

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 45

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 45

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 126

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 45

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 45

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 45

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 45

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 126
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 45

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 45

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 45

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 128

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 45

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 128

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 128

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 128

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 128
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 45

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 119

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 44

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 119

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 119

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 44

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 44

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 44

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 119

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 44

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 44

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 61 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 44

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 119

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 119

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 15 21 3 2 35 6 54 10 1999
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 9 20 6 5 38 13 37 21 60
2018 Bisexual 8 16 13 0 9 37 16 52 19 36
2018 Other 11 9 5 0 5 52 19 68 16 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 13 26 6 3 35 5 43 15 497

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 33 18 3 2 12 1 73 6 1999
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 31 21 5 1 17 3 66 8 61
2018 Bisexual 20 30 14 5 4 18 9 68 12 36
2018 Other 35 34 9 5 5 13 0 79 11 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 24 5 3 16 1 61 10 497
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 24 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 1986
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 23 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 61
2018 Bisexual 57 25 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 36
2018 Other 68 9 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 24 14 5 6 1 0 75 11 495

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 45 15 7 3 2 0 75 10 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 41 18 15 1 3 0 64 17 61
2018 Bisexual 5 50 27 5 5 2 6 60 11 36
2018 Other 36 33 5 18 0 9 0 75 19 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 43 18 9 4 3 0 67 14 503

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 38 17 13 5 2 0 65 18 1996
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 42 25 15 2 3 0 57 17 59
2018 Bisexual 11 39 16 23 6 5 0 53 31 36
2018 Other 40 33 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 35 21 15 11 3 0 52 27 503

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 29 22 12 13 0 1 51 26 2002
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 29 21 12 12 0 0 54 24 61
2018 Bisexual 19 24 27 8 19 0 2 45 27 36
2018 Other 29 24 24 9 14 0 0 53 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 25 23 12 19 1 1 45 31 502

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 28 27 18 11 0 0 44 29 2001
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 28 33 11 7 0 0 49 18 61
2018 Bisexual 8 26 42 14 10 0 0 34 24 36
2018 Other 20 44 10 9 13 0 5 66 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 27 29 15 14 0 1 41 30 500

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 34 23 13 8 0 1 56 21 1989
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 21 20 14 12 0 2 54 26 61
2018 Bisexual 23 32 25 10 10 0 0 55 20 36
2018 Other 20 34 10 25 12 0 0 53 37 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 32 24 14 10 1 2 52 24 499

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 24 26 19 13 1 1 41 32 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 21 27 10 9 0 0 54 20 61
2018 Bisexual 11 26 22 31 10 0 0 37 41 36
2018 Other 30 24 9 20 14 0 3 56 35 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 21 25 19 16 1 2 37 37 500

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 25 16 7 5 0 5 71 13 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 19 7 11 6 0 3 75 17 60
2018 Bisexual 27 44 16 5 8 0 0 71 13 36
2018 Other 34 20 34 5 3 0 5 57 8 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 23 17 9 5 1 8 66 15 497

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 27 22 11 9 0 1 57 20 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 30 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 61
2018 Bisexual 24 25 28 8 14 0 0 50 22 36
2018 Other 25 29 28 14 3 0 0 54 18 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 31 21 13 9 0 1 56 23 500

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 36 25 8 5 1 1 61 13 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 35 22 8 4 0 4 65 12 61
2018 Bisexual 22 44 18 16 0 0 0 66 16 36
2018 Other 29 35 10 9 17 0 0 64 27 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 29 27 15 7 1 2 50 22 495

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 35 25 12 5 0 1 57 18 1992
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 35 28 7 9 1 2 53 17 60
2018 Bisexual 21 38 23 16 2 0 0 59 18 36
2018 Other 24 29 24 18 5 0 0 53 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 23 17 8 0 2 51 25 498

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 32 24 11 6 0 1 59 17 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 29 19 17 9 0 4 53 27 61
2018 Bisexual 15 46 16 11 12 0 0 61 23 36
2018 Other 15 38 15 33 0 0 0 53 33 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 31 26 13 10 1 1 50 23 498

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 33 22 11 5 0 1 62 16 1982
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 23 28 8 5 0 4 57 13 61
2018 Bisexual 37 21 24 18 0 0 0 58 18 36
2018 Other 29 38 20 0 10 0 3 70 10 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 35 22 9 7 1 2 60 17 494

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 25 11 5 3 0 2 80 9 1982
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 19 12 5 12 0 2 70 17 60
2018 Bisexual 50 28 12 5 5 0 0 79 10 36
2018 Other 39 31 5 0 9 0 16 83 11 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 25 17 5 3 1 1 74 9 493

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 73 13 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 1987
2018 Gay or lesbian 82 12 0 3 2 0 2 95 5 61
2018 Bisexual 81 8 6 0 2 0 2 91 2 36
2018 Other 58 10 0 10 3 0 19 84 16 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 16 8 2 1 1 6 88 3 496

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 72 13 5 3 3 1 2 88 7 1988
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 13 10 10 1 2 6 76 12 61
2018 Bisexual 67 15 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 36
2018 Other 77 5 5 0 8 0 5 87 8 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 18 6 2 6 1 5 85 9 498

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 28 10 3 3 0 1 83 6 1995
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 25 22 6 4 0 0 67 11 61
2018 Bisexual 49 34 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 36
2018 Other 57 24 0 5 5 0 10 89 11 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 29 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 499

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 21 12 6 4 0 1 77 11 1986
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 19 24 6 3 0 0 67 9 61
2018 Bisexual 57 15 10 8 8 0 2 74 16 36
2018 Other 49 19 5 14 8 0 5 72 23 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 25 12 7 6 1 2 74 13 497

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 14 7 2 1 0 22 87 4 1975
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 11 6 1 1 0 22 89 4 61
2018 Bisexual 50 14 3 2 0 0 31 93 3 36
2018 Other 59 11 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 15 5 2 1 1 24 90 3 495

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 70 17 6 2 0 0 5 92 2 1987
2018 Gay or lesbian 78 10 5 0 0 0 7 95 0 61
2018 Bisexual 68 17 9 0 0 0 5 91 0 36
2018 Other 61 14 20 0 0 0 5 79 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 71 15 4 1 1 1 8 94 2 496

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 70 14 6 3 4 0 3 86 8 1991
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 12 8 7 10 0 5 74 18 61
2018 Bisexual 54 22 9 4 8 2 0 78 12 36
2018 Other 80 5 0 0 5 0 10 94 6 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 14 7 3 5 1 4 84 8 496

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 28 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 1988
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 32 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 61
2018 Bisexual 29 40 19 10 0 0 2 70 10 36
2018 Other 46 20 24 11 0 0 0 65 11 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 28 15 2 1 1 4 80 4 499

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 34 36 13 4 0 0 47 17 2001
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 35 46 6 0 0 0 48 6 61
2018 Bisexual 9 22 51 16 3 0 0 31 18 35
2018 Other 0 49 42 5 5 0 0 49 9 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 29 36 16 7 0 0 41 23 504

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 18 39 24 11 0 0 36 26 1985
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15 52 23 10 0 0 33 15 61
2018 Bisexual 10 18 36 21 15 0 0 36 28 36
2018 Other 5 20 33 37 5 0 0 42 25 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 21 39 20 9 0 0 30 31 496
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 28 19 11 9 2 1 30 70 1997
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 22 19 12 11 4 0 34 66 61
2018 Bisexual 28 19 26 11 9 0 8 30 70 36
2018 Other 30 16 24 16 5 9 0 33 67 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 28 19 10 12 4 1 28 72 502

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 1356
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 39
2018 Bisexual 30 23
2018 Other 36 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 343

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 1356
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 39
2018 Bisexual 45 23
2018 Other 45 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 343

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 1356
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 39
2018 Bisexual 24 23
2018 Other 8 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 343

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 1356
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 39
2018 Bisexual 28 23
2018 Other 40 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 343

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 1356
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 39
2018 Bisexual 0 23
2018 Other 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 343

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 1356
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39
2018 Bisexual 23 23
2018 Other 61 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 343

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 1356
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 39
2018 Bisexual 29 23
2018 Other 15 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 343

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 45 20 9 5 16 1305
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 44 24 11 6 15 38
2018 Bisexual 0 43 33 3 12 8 23
2018 Other 0 62 0 6 9 24 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 40 19 13 4 20 322

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 67 1349
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 84 39
2018 Bisexual 23 77 23
2018 Other 8 92 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 76 341

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 16 12 8 7 2 10 70 17 1990
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 17 7 6 9 0 10 76 16 61
2018 Bisexual 34 15 9 15 10 2 15 59 30 36
2018 Other 46 16 10 5 15 0 8 68 21 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 16 14 8 12 2 11 62 23 502

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 25 18 18 21 2 6 38 42 1351
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 15 23 19 19 0 9 32 43 39
2018 Bisexual 0 39 21 23 12 0 4 41 37 23
2018 Other 32 25 8 7 28 0 0 56 35 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 19 18 23 23 4 7 28 51 341

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 14 16 21 38 3 4 20 63 1355
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 2 13 31 45 2 4 5 81 39
2018 Bisexual 0 4 25 28 33 6 4 5 68 23
2018 Other 16 0 8 25 43 8 0 18 73 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 10 17 19 44 2 5 14 68 342
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