2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Department of Finance Canada by Question 84. In which province or territory do you work?

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 National Capital Region 37 46 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 464
2017 National Capital Region 41 46 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 39 14 0 15 0 0 71 15 13
2014 National Capital Region 38 44 8 8 2 0 0 82 9 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 8 9 8 0 0 75 17 12

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 National Capital Region 41 35 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 466
2017 National Capital Region 36 41 10 7 6 0 0 77 14 522
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 22 22 16 0 0 0 63 16 13

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 National Capital Region 51 37 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 467
2017 National Capital Region 53 36 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 35 15 16 0 0 0 68 16 13
2014 National Capital Region 59 30 9 2 0 0 0 89 3 569
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 National Capital Region 46 40 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 468
2017 National Capital Region 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 29 14 15 0 0 0 71 15 13
2014 National Capital Region 44 39 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 569
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 24 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12

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 National Capital Region 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 469
2017 National Capital Region 54 29 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 48 31 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 50 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12

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 National Capital Region 52 35 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 469
2017 National Capital Region 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 48 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 13
2014 National Capital Region 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12

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 National Capital Region 46 27 13 7 4 2 0 75 12 470
2017 National Capital Region 45 26 14 8 4 2 1 73 13 522
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 37 5 16 8 0 0 70 25 13
2014 National Capital Region 41 27 16 8 5 3 0 70 14 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 0 8 8 9 0 82 18 12
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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 National Capital Region 57 26 7 4 4 2 0 84 8 463
2017 National Capital Region 56 26 7 5 3 2 1 85 8 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 13
2014 National Capital Region 48 30 11 5 2 3 1 81 8 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 17 8 9 8 0 0 75 17 12

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 National Capital Region 50 34 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 464
2017 National Capital Region 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 20 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 13
2014 National Capital Region 45 36 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 17 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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 National Capital Region 51 29 11 4 4 0 0 80 9 467
2017 National Capital Region 55 31 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 5 0 7 0 0 87 7 13
2014 National Capital Region 50 33 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 569
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 41 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12

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 National Capital Region 48 28 11 3 3 6 0 81 6 470
2017 National Capital Region 48 35 8 3 2 5 0 86 5 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 47 32 10 3 2 6 0 84 5 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 17 17 8 0 8 9 70 10 12

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 National Capital Region 47 33 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 470
2017 National Capital Region 46 36 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 51 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 48 36 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 9 17 16 0 0 9 64 18 12

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 National Capital Region 35 36 16 7 3 3 0 73 11 468
2017 National Capital Region 35 41 12 6 3 3 0 78 10 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 33 39 15 6 2 4 0 75 9 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 36 18 0 9 0 10 70 10 11

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 National Capital Region 21 41 15 15 6 1 0 63 22 471
2017 National Capital Region 25 40 15 14 4 2 0 66 18 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 51 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 13
2014 National Capital Region 22 40 17 14 3 2 0 64 18 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 25 16 17 0 9 0 64 19 12
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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 National Capital Region 37 36 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 467
2017 National Capital Region 33 39 12 11 4 0 0 72 15 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 34 21 16 0 0 0 64 16 13
2014 National Capital Region 28 40 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 33 17 8 8 0 0 67 16 12

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 National Capital Region 30 47 10 8 4 0 0 78 13 467
2017 National Capital Region 34 45 9 9 2 0 0 79 12 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 36 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13

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 National Capital Region 15 22 19 10 6 21 8 52 22 464
2017 National Capital Region 13 25 15 11 7 23 7 54 25 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 31 8 15 7 8 15 60 30 13
2014 National Capital Region 14 26 16 13 5 21 6 55 24 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 16 0 26 8 16 0 60 40 12

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 National Capital Region 41 36 9 9 4 1 0 78 13 467
2017 National Capital Region 40 39 7 9 3 1 1 80 12 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 37 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 13
2014 National Capital Region 37 39 12 7 3 1 1 77 10 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 17 16 0 17 0 0 67 17 12

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 National Capital Region 30 32 18 4 3 3 10 71 8 110
2017 National Capital Region 26 38 14 8 2 4 9 73 11 131
2014 National Capital Region 31 35 15 7 1 1 9 74 9 145

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 National Capital Region 28 48 10 10 3 0 1 76 13 470
2017 National Capital Region 36 41 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 25 21 16 0 0 0 64 16 13
2014 National Capital Region 26 39 17 13 2 0 1 66 16 569
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 33 17 0 17 0 0 66 17 12

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 National Capital Region 52 37 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 467
2017 National Capital Region 51 36 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 38 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 13
2014 National Capital Region 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 41 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12

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 National Capital Region 54 36 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 462
2017 National Capital Region 53 37 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 13
2014 National Capital Region 52 35 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 16 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 National Capital Region 31 38 14 10 6 2 0 70 16 469
2017 National Capital Region 35 35 12 10 5 3 0 73 15 521
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 40 8 21 0 8 0 68 23 13
2014 National Capital Region 28 36 13 14 6 3 1 66 20 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 24 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12

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 National Capital Region 32 27 12 12 11 3 2 63 24 470
2017 National Capital Region 32 31 10 12 11 2 2 65 24 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 15 8 37 7 0 0 47 44 13
2014 National Capital Region 28 28 13 14 14 2 2 58 29 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 17 24 8 16 9 9 41 30 12

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 National Capital Region 35 44 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 470
2017 National Capital Region 41 39 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 26 25 16 0 0 0 60 16 13
2014 National Capital Region 33 46 9 9 2 1 0 79 12 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 24 0 18 8 0 0 74 26 12

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 National Capital Region 36 38 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 468
2017 National Capital Region 39 37 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 28 8 22 0 0 8 67 24 13
2014 National Capital Region 35 39 14 9 3 0 0 75 11 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 17 17 8 8 0 9 64 18 12

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 National Capital Region 35 41 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 469
2017 National Capital Region 39 42 8 8 2 0 1 82 10 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 36 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 38 39 11 7 2 1 1 79 9 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 National Capital Region 28 40 19 6 3 3 0 70 10 472
2017 National Capital Region 27 42 16 8 3 3 0 71 12 522
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 34 21 7 0 16 0 67 8 13

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 National Capital Region 40 38 10 8 3 0 0 79 12 469
2017 National Capital Region 41 35 9 8 6 0 0 76 14 521
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 19 29 7 0 0 8 60 8 13
2014 National Capital Region 37 33 12 10 6 0 1 71 16 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 33 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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 National Capital Region 27 36 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 471
2017 National Capital Region 25 40 20 9 5 0 0 65 14 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 48 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12
2014 National Capital Region 27 37 20 8 7 0 0 64 16 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 41 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 12

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 National Capital Region 32 32 35 471
2017 National Capital Region 32 34 35 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 49 28 13
2014 National Capital Region 35 35 30 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 17 42 12

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 National Capital Region 9 33 38 8 7 5 151
2017 National Capital Region 11 31 48 6 1 3 164
2014 National Capital Region 7 30 49 10 9999 4 199
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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 National Capital Region 53 39 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 469
2017 National Capital Region 47 39 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 21 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 13
2014 National Capital Region 48 39 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 33 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12

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 National Capital Region 32 42 15 8 2 1 0 75 10 471
2017 National Capital Region 31 45 13 9 1 1 0 78 10 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 61 22 0 0 8 0 76 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 30 44 15 7 2 2 0 76 9 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 34 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12

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 National Capital Region 8 22 43 20 6 0 1 26 31 469
2017 National Capital Region 6 23 42 19 9 0 2 28 29 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 34 10 32 0 8 46 16 13
2014 National Capital Region 5 19 46 21 8 1 1 29 24 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 41 41 9 0 0 50 9 12

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 National Capital Region 4 10 22 40 22 2 1 63 14 467
2017 National Capital Region 4 10 21 34 27 1 2 63 15 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 42 17 34 0 8 55 0 12
2014 National Capital Region 2 11 21 41 22 2 2 65 13 568
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 17 32 16 9 8 59 21 12

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 National Capital Region 8 17 35 26 11 1 2 38 25 469
2017 National Capital Region 8 17 36 23 14 1 1 37 26 522
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 24 33 8 26 0 0 34 32 12
2014 National Capital Region 11 23 34 21 8 2 2 30 35 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 8 43 32 0 0 0 32 25 12

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 National Capital Region 6 18 40 26 9 0 1 35 24 467
2017 National Capital Region 8 18 36 27 11 0 1 38 26 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 8 46 19 27 0 0 46 8 12
2014 National Capital Region 5 21 40 22 10 1 1 33 27 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 17 41 24 8 0 9 36 19 12

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 National Capital Region 8 19 30 26 12 2 2 40 28 466
2017 National Capital Region 9 20 30 24 14 1 2 39 30 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 25 6 27 35 0 8 67 27 12
2014 National Capital Region 9 19 34 23 12 1 3 36 29 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 25 24 25 8 0 0 33 43 12

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 National Capital Region 6 15 29 30 15 3 2 48 22 464
2017 National Capital Region 8 16 27 27 18 2 3 47 25 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 0 33 19 27 6 8 53 9 12
2014 National Capital Region 4 11 28 35 17 3 3 55 16 569
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 0 25 41 16 0 0 57 18 12

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 National Capital Region 6 15 40 26 10 1 2 37 22 468
2017 National Capital Region 7 16 31 31 12 1 3 44 24 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 18 41 0 25 0 8 27 28 12
2014 National Capital Region 6 18 34 26 10 4 3 38 25 568
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 0 58 17 8 0 0 25 17 12

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 National Capital Region 53 27 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 468
2017 National Capital Region 52 28 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 37 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 13
2014 National Capital Region 51 31 7 8 3 0 0 82 12 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 16 26 0 8 0 0 66 8 12

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 National Capital Region 65 25 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 467
2017 National Capital Region 62 28 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 23 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 13
2014 National Capital Region 64 29 4 2 0 0 0 93 3 570
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 National Capital Region 53 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 469

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 National Capital Region 37 39 12 4 3 4 0 80 7 471
2017 National Capital Region 38 37 13 5 3 4 0 78 8 521
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 61 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 42 32 12 5 2 8 0 81 7 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 26 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 12

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 National Capital Region 39 39 10 7 2 2 0 80 9 468
2017 National Capital Region 35 42 10 7 3 2 0 80 10 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 46 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 41 36 12 6 2 3 0 80 8 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 26 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12

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 National Capital Region 60 31 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 466
2017 National Capital Region 56 34 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 38 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 55 33 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 National Capital Region 29 30 12 10 4 9 6 70 16 467
2017 National Capital Region 32 30 12 8 4 6 8 72 14 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 24 15 16 0 5 8 65 18 13
2014 National Capital Region 36 29 12 6 3 6 8 76 10 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 33 17 0 8 0 9 73 9 12

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 National Capital Region 44 37 8 6 2 3 1 84 9 470
2017 National Capital Region 46 36 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 13
2014 National Capital Region 49 32 7 6 2 3 1 85 8 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 26 17 16 9 0 0 58 25 12

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 National Capital Region 41 39 15 3 2 1 0 80 5 471

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 National Capital Region 20 24 16 12 11 14 3 53 28 469
2017 National Capital Region 16 20 15 13 14 16 5 46 34 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 26 8 7 7 36 0 65 23 13
2014 National Capital Region 15 20 15 14 14 18 4 45 36 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 26 25 0 25 8 0 46 27 12

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 National Capital Region 8 92 472

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 National Capital Region 16 13 13 3 5 41 9 58 16 469
2017 National Capital Region 14 16 15 5 4 36 10 56 17 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 10 29 7 8 23 0 42 20 13
2014 National Capital Region 17 11 15 4 2 41 10 57 13 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 17 8 0 41 25 26 24 12

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 National Capital Region 31 31 17 4 3 14 0 72 8 467
2017 National Capital Region 27 33 13 6 3 15 3 74 10 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 10 36 0 8 15 0 48 10 13
2014 National Capital Region 30 28 18 4 2 17 2 70 8 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 41 17 0 0 9 0 81 0 12

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 National Capital Region 4 96 468

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 National Capital Region 17 14 15 2 2 42 9 63 8 471
2017 National Capital Region 14 14 14 3 1 43 10 61 9 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 16 32 0 0 31 7 49 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 15 10 16 2 1 47 8 57 8 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 9 9 0 8 49 16 51 24 12

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 National Capital Region 31 31 16 2 2 16 1 76 5 470
2017 National Capital Region 28 33 12 4 2 18 3 77 7 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 26 29 0 0 15 7 63 0 13
2014 National Capital Region 32 25 18 2 2 20 2 73 5 571
2014 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 17 25 0 8 17 0 60 10 12
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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 National Capital Region 62 22 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 466
2017 National Capital Region 58 27 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 5 0 7 0 0 87 7 13

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 National Capital Region 30 46 14 4 2 3 0 79 7 468
2017 National Capital Region 25 45 16 7 3 3 0 73 10 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 37 16 0 8 7 8 71 10 13

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 National Capital Region 25 42 17 10 4 2 0 69 14 470
2017 National Capital Region 22 43 16 11 6 2 0 66 17 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 23 0 0 8 8 73 0 13

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 National Capital Region 24 28 24 13 10 0 1 53 23 470
2017 National Capital Region 28 26 22 10 12 1 1 55 22 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 18 21 16 7 8 8 48 27 13

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 National Capital Region 10 28 35 17 9 0 1 38 26 470
2017 National Capital Region 11 29 31 18 11 0 1 40 29 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 33 27 0 0 0 8 71 0 13

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 National Capital Region 15 32 32 14 6 0 1 47 20 466
2017 National Capital Region 16 35 26 14 8 0 1 51 22 522
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 23 20 7 0 8 8 68 9 13

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 National Capital Region 21 28 28 13 8 0 2 50 21 468
2017 National Capital Region 22 25 26 17 8 0 1 47 26 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 31 14 15 0 0 8 69 16 13

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 National Capital Region 25 34 22 10 5 0 3 61 16 465
2017 National Capital Region 25 32 21 9 8 0 5 60 18 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 16 15 0 0 0 29 80 0 13

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 National Capital Region 22 30 28 10 8 0 1 53 19 467
2017 National Capital Region 24 25 29 12 9 0 0 49 22 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 63 14 0 0 0 8 85 0 13

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 National Capital Region 26 38 22 9 4 1 1 64 13 468
2017 National Capital Region 31 38 19 8 4 0 1 70 12 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 47 14 8 0 0 8 76 9 13

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 National Capital Region 17 41 24 12 4 1 1 59 16 466
2017 National Capital Region 26 34 25 11 4 0 1 60 15 523
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 54 5 0 0 0 8 94 0 13

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 National Capital Region 24 34 25 11 5 1 1 58 17 469
2017 National Capital Region 28 36 21 9 5 0 0 64 14 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 48 5 7 0 0 8 86 8 13

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 National Capital Region 26 37 24 9 3 1 1 64 12 468
2017 National Capital Region 34 35 20 7 3 0 1 69 10 520
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 33 27 0 0 0 8 70 0 13

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 National Capital Region 58 26 7 3 3 0 2 86 7 468
2017 National Capital Region 65 20 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 26 0 7 0 0 8 92 8 13

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 National Capital Region 75 15 2 1 1 1 5 95 3 468

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 National Capital Region 77 12 3 2 2 1 2 92 4 468
2017 National Capital Region 80 10 4 2 2 0 2 92 3 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 5 8 7 0 0 8 83 8 13

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 National Capital Region 64 23 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 466
2017 National Capital Region 64 22 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 5 38 0 0 0 8 59 0 13

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 National Capital Region 58 20 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 467
2017 National Capital Region 66 16 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 524
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 22 0 0 7 0 8 92 8 13

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 National Capital Region 54 11 6 1 1 0 27 89 3 464
2017 National Capital Region 59 10 5 1 0 0 24 92 2 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 5 16 0 0 0 16 81 0 13

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 National Capital Region 65 22 7 1 1 0 4 91 2 464
2017 National Capital Region 71 18 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 13

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 National Capital Region 83 9 2 1 2 0 3 95 3 467
2017 National Capital Region 83 8 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 16 7 0 0 0 8 92 0 13

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 National Capital Region 51 27 14 3 3 0 2 79 6 466
2017 National Capital Region 55 29 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 22 5 8 0 0 8 85 9 13

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 National Capital Region 11 35 37 13 3 0 0 46 16 473
2017 National Capital Region 10 31 41 13 5 0 0 41 18 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 33 43 0 0 0 8 53 0 13

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 National Capital Region 6 16 45 23 8 0 0 32 23 469
2017 National Capital Region 7 18 39 26 10 0 0 36 25 526
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 51 33 7 0 8 44 0 13
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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 National Capital Region 28 27 23 10 10 2 0 29 71 471
2017 National Capital Region 27 22 21 13 11 5 1 29 71 525
2017 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 34 13 16 7 0 8 24 76 13

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 National Capital Region 18 324
2017 National Capital Region 19 351

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 National Capital Region 46 324
2017 National Capital Region 43 351

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 National Capital Region 17 324
2017 National Capital Region 15 351

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 National Capital Region 27 324
2017 National Capital Region 30 351

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 National Capital Region 10 324
2017 National Capital Region 11 351

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 National Capital Region 42 324

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 National Capital Region 36 324
2017 National Capital Region 42 351

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
2017 National Capital Region 7 49 22 10 5 7 341

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 National Capital Region 44 18 14 9 6 1 7 68 17 468

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 National Capital Region 14 30 15 19 13 1 8 48 35 325
2017 National Capital Region 16 29 16 16 12 2 8 50 32 352

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 National Capital Region 2 11 13 22 42 2 9 15 71 326
2017 National Capital Region 3 9 16 19 42 2 9 14 68 352
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