2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Privy Council Office by Question 86. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 44 7 6 1 0 0 87 7 253
2018 Female gender 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 375
2017 Male gender 47 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 287
2017 Female gender 46 42 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 409
2014 Male gender 42 40 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 268
2014 Female gender 43 38 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 355
2011 Male gender 45 35 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 296
2011 Female gender 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 360
2008 Male gender 40 39 8 6 6 0 0 79 13 191
2008 Female gender 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 287

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 36 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 254
2018 Female gender 42 39 11 6 3 0 0 81 8 376
2017 Male gender 42 36 11 5 6 0 0 78 11 287
2017 Female gender 45 37 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 405

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 63 28 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 255
2018 Female gender 62 30 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 377
2017 Male gender 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 286
2017 Female gender 58 34 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 407
2014 Male gender 66 24 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 268
2014 Female gender 72 21 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 355
2011 Male gender 65 24 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 296
2011 Female gender 65 26 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 365

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 255
2018 Female gender 56 32 6 4 3 0 0 87 6 378
2017 Male gender 49 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 284
2017 Female gender 54 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 407
2014 Male gender 51 36 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 268
2014 Female gender 50 34 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 354
2011 Male gender 52 34 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 296
2011 Female gender 51 36 6 5 2 0 1 88 6 363
2008 Male gender 46 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 191
2008 Female gender 46 45 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 287

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 26 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 259
2018 Female gender 46 33 12 5 2 1 0 80 8 375
2017 Male gender 46 27 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 287
2017 Female gender 51 29 11 6 1 1 0 81 7 407
2014 Male gender 48 31 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 268
2014 Female gender 44 35 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 355
2011 Male gender 44 29 15 5 5 1 0 74 11 295
2011 Female gender 44 33 14 6 3 1 0 78 9 363

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 32 13 6 2 0 0 78 8 256
2018 Female gender 46 35 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 372
2017 Male gender 48 32 11 5 3 0 1 80 9 286
2017 Female gender 53 31 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 406
2014 Male gender 48 33 11 6 1 0 0 81 8 268
2014 Female gender 51 31 11 4 3 0 0 82 8 354
2011 Male gender 46 30 13 7 5 0 0 76 11 292
2011 Female gender 49 31 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 363
2008 Male gender 39 36 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 190
2008 Female gender 43 38 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 287

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 23 15 10 4 3 1 70 14 259
2018 Female gender 45 23 14 11 4 3 1 70 15 375
2017 Male gender 43 24 15 7 7 3 2 70 15 286
2017 Female gender 42 21 15 12 4 3 2 67 17 408
2014 Male gender 43 21 19 11 4 2 0 65 15 267
2014 Female gender 41 23 16 9 6 4 1 67 16 355
2011 Male gender 42 22 17 7 8 3 1 67 16 294
2011 Female gender 40 23 14 12 6 4 1 66 19 361
2008 Male gender 27 31 16 13 7 5 2 62 21 190
2008 Female gender 32 27 16 12 6 6 1 63 19 286
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 28 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 258
2018 Female gender 58 26 8 4 1 2 1 86 6 376
2017 Male gender 56 23 9 5 5 1 1 80 10 287
2017 Female gender 57 26 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 409
2014 Male gender 55 24 10 7 2 2 1 81 9 268
2014 Female gender 51 28 10 3 4 3 1 83 7 355
2011 Male gender 49 28 11 5 5 1 0 78 10 294
2011 Female gender 51 24 9 7 5 3 1 78 13 365
2008 Male gender 43 31 9 7 6 3 1 77 14 191
2008 Female gender 47 26 8 9 5 3 1 77 15 287

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 31 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 258
2018 Female gender 54 28 8 6 2 1 1 84 8 373
2017 Male gender 50 27 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 287
2017 Female gender 53 28 7 9 2 0 0 81 12 408
2014 Male gender 47 30 9 10 3 1 0 78 13 268
2014 Female gender 45 35 7 9 4 0 1 80 13 355
2011 Male gender 45 31 12 8 4 0 0 75 13 295
2011 Female gender 47 26 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 364
2008 Male gender 41 33 9 8 8 1 0 74 16 190
2008 Female gender 46 26 8 11 7 1 0 73 19 287

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 24 11 4 3 0 0 83 6 258
2018 Female gender 57 30 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 375
2017 Male gender 58 22 7 7 5 0 0 80 12 285
2017 Female gender 60 24 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 408
2014 Male gender 57 27 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 266
2014 Female gender 50 29 8 7 4 1 1 80 11 355

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 25 11 5 5 5 0 78 11 259
2018 Female gender 46 29 11 7 2 4 0 78 10 378
2017 Male gender 44 32 9 3 4 8 0 82 8 286
2017 Female gender 44 35 6 5 2 8 0 85 8 408
2014 Male gender 40 36 10 5 3 5 0 80 9 268
2014 Female gender 42 34 9 5 3 6 0 82 8 354
2011 Male gender 38 32 13 6 5 6 0 75 12 296
2011 Female gender 36 28 16 6 6 8 0 69 13 362

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 27 12 6 6 3 0 76 12 256
2018 Female gender 45 31 12 7 3 1 1 77 11 378
2017 Male gender 41 34 10 7 5 3 0 77 12 286
2017 Female gender 47 34 10 5 2 3 0 83 7 408
2014 Male gender 43 35 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 268
2014 Female gender 44 32 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 354
2011 Male gender 35 33 15 6 7 3 0 71 14 296
2011 Female gender 38 31 16 5 7 3 1 72 12 362
2008 Male gender 36 32 12 9 9 2 0 70 18 190
2008 Female gender 36 36 13 8 5 1 0 73 13 286

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 33 15 7 7 4 1 69 15 259
2018 Female gender 34 32 14 12 4 4 0 69 17 375
2017 Male gender 30 37 14 10 6 3 0 70 16 287
2017 Female gender 37 39 11 6 2 4 1 80 8 406
2014 Male gender 32 37 16 10 3 2 0 71 13 267
2014 Female gender 35 36 12 9 2 6 0 75 12 355
2011 Male gender 24 43 15 9 6 2 1 70 15 296
2011 Female gender 27 40 17 6 4 7 0 72 10 364
2008 Male gender 25 39 16 9 7 3 0 66 17 191
2008 Female gender 27 36 16 10 5 6 0 67 16 286

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 30 20 13 9 2 0 58 22 259
2018 Female gender 26 34 12 16 8 3 0 62 25 377
2017 Male gender 26 37 13 11 9 4 0 65 21 286
2017 Female gender 30 38 12 13 4 3 0 70 18 408
2014 Male gender 24 42 18 10 6 1 0 66 15 268
2014 Female gender 26 38 12 16 5 3 0 66 21 353
2011 Male gender 24 39 12 14 7 2 1 65 22 294
2011 Female gender 23 38 15 16 6 2 0 62 23 364
2008 Male gender 22 43 13 11 10 1 0 66 21 191
2008 Female gender 21 42 13 12 10 2 0 65 22 285
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 34 13 10 6 0 0 71 17 254
2018 Female gender 40 37 10 8 3 1 1 78 11 377
2017 Male gender 34 36 13 9 7 0 1 70 17 287
2017 Female gender 43 34 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 409
2014 Male gender 33 38 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 268
2014 Female gender 35 35 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 355
2011 Male gender 26 38 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 296
2011 Female gender 34 41 10 10 5 1 0 75 15 365

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 38 13 10 4 0 0 74 13 254
2018 Female gender 36 43 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 377
2017 Male gender 32 39 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 287
2017 Female gender 32 46 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 409

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 25 20 11 8 13 3 54 22 256
2018 Female gender 21 21 19 13 6 15 7 53 24 374
2017 Male gender 20 25 13 9 8 21 3 60 23 287
2017 Female gender 12 27 11 13 5 27 6 58 26 409
2014 Male gender 20 29 18 11 7 13 2 58 21 268
2014 Female gender 16 22 16 12 7 18 8 52 27 354

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 30 11 10 1 0 0 77 12 257
2018 Female gender 49 31 9 6 2 1 2 83 8 375
2017 Male gender 47 30 7 8 6 1 0 78 15 287
2017 Female gender 49 31 9 6 2 1 1 81 9 408
2014 Male gender 43 35 9 8 3 1 0 79 12 268
2014 Female gender 42 36 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 355
2011 Male gender 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 295
2011 Female gender 45 30 10 11 4 1 0 75 15 364
2008 Male gender 30 39 13 12 7 0 0 69 18 191
2008 Female gender 34 36 9 10 9 0 1 72 19 287

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 34 4 0 6 0 5 89 7 72
2018 Female gender 42 32 6 6 2 2 9 84 9 98
2017 Male gender 45 33 17 3 0 0 3 79 3 69
2017 Female gender 40 34 4 3 4 7 9 87 8 107
2014 Male gender 43 35 4 7 3 3 5 84 11 67
2014 Female gender 42 32 7 7 1 4 8 83 9 91

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 42 13 11 3 0 2 72 14 255
2018 Female gender 31 42 9 12 4 0 2 75 16 377
2017 Male gender 30 35 15 13 6 0 1 65 19 287
2017 Female gender 36 36 13 10 3 0 1 74 14 409
2014 Male gender 34 40 10 10 5 0 1 75 15 268
2014 Female gender 34 42 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 355
2011 Male gender 29 42 13 8 5 1 3 74 13 294
2011 Female gender 33 43 12 10 1 1 1 77 11 364
2008 Male gender 33 36 15 8 6 0 2 70 15 190
2008 Female gender 38 38 12 8 4 0 1 77 12 286

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 253
2018 Female gender 53 35 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 376
2017 Male gender 52 35 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 287
2017 Female gender 49 37 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 409
2014 Male gender 50 33 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 267
2014 Female gender 46 35 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 355
2011 Male gender 54 29 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 296
2011 Female gender 50 31 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 364
2008 Male gender 48 38 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 191
2008 Female gender 45 38 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 287

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 34 8 5 1 0 0 87 6 252
2018 Female gender 60 33 4 3 1 0 0 93 3 374
2017 Male gender 58 32 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 286
2017 Female gender 53 36 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 409
2014 Male gender 56 32 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 268
2014 Female gender 55 30 6 5 3 0 0 85 8 355
2011 Male gender 52 34 7 4 3 0 0 85 7 295
2011 Female gender 55 29 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 365
2008 Male gender 48 42 4 4 3 0 0 90 6 190
2008 Female gender 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 286

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 33 16 11 8 4 1 63 20 257
2018 Female gender 30 32 14 13 6 4 1 65 20 376
2017 Male gender 27 33 13 13 7 6 1 65 22 287
2017 Female gender 34 34 11 8 6 7 1 73 16 409
2014 Male gender 32 37 11 11 7 1 1 71 19 268
2014 Female gender 32 34 10 9 8 6 1 71 18 352
2011 Male gender 26 38 12 12 10 2 0 65 23 295
2011 Female gender 29 35 17 10 6 4 1 66 16 364
2008 Male gender 27 39 15 12 6 0 1 66 19 191
2008 Female gender 33 35 13 12 6 2 0 69 18 286

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 23 19 13 17 3 2 48 32 259
2018 Female gender 23 25 20 16 12 2 3 50 29 376
2017 Male gender 20 26 16 15 13 5 4 51 31 285
2017 Female gender 29 24 12 16 11 4 5 58 29 409
2014 Male gender 20 21 17 16 18 4 4 45 37 268
2014 Female gender 17 22 13 20 21 4 5 42 44 355
2011 Male gender 16 28 15 12 25 2 3 45 39 295
2011 Female gender 14 26 15 21 19 4 1 43 41 364
2008 Male gender 13 25 22 17 18 2 4 40 37 190
2008 Female gender 17 32 14 18 15 2 3 51 35 285

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 36 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 255
2018 Female gender 43 33 10 10 2 0 1 77 13 375
2017 Male gender 41 30 11 13 4 0 1 72 17 285
2017 Female gender 41 41 7 8 2 0 1 83 10 408
2014 Male gender 37 42 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 268
2014 Female gender 35 42 12 9 3 0 0 77 12 355
2011 Male gender 37 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 295
2011 Female gender 40 36 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 364

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 33 11 8 2 0 0 78 11 255
2018 Female gender 48 32 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 374
2017 Male gender 43 32 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 286
2017 Female gender 50 30 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 407
2014 Male gender 38 42 9 5 6 1 0 80 11 268
2014 Female gender 37 40 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 354

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 32 10 11 2 0 0 77 13 254
2018 Female gender 45 38 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 377
2017 Male gender 42 36 13 4 4 0 1 79 8 286
2017 Female gender 47 34 10 6 2 0 2 83 7 408
2014 Male gender 41 41 10 4 2 1 1 83 6 268
2014 Female gender 42 40 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 355
2011 Male gender 44 39 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 296
2011 Female gender 50 36 8 4 1 0 1 87 6 362

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 32 19 6 4 2 0 71 10 257
2018 Female gender 33 38 18 7 1 3 0 74 8 377
2017 Male gender 30 39 16 8 4 4 0 71 12 285
2017 Female gender 38 37 13 5 2 5 1 79 8 409

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 32 14 12 4 0 0 70 16 254
2018 Female gender 48 31 7 8 5 0 1 80 13 377
2017 Male gender 36 33 9 13 8 0 1 70 21 287
2017 Female gender 41 33 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 409
2014 Male gender 36 34 15 9 4 0 1 71 13 268
2014 Female gender 37 34 12 11 5 1 0 72 16 355
2011 Male gender 38 34 14 9 3 2 1 74 12 296
2011 Female gender 41 32 9 11 6 1 1 73 18 364

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 31 20 12 8 0 1 60 20 257
2018 Female gender 28 27 23 13 9 0 0 55 23 378
2017 Male gender 29 35 18 10 7 0 1 65 17 285
2017 Female gender 28 33 21 10 6 0 1 62 17 409
2014 Male gender 28 38 16 9 7 0 2 67 17 268
2014 Female gender 27 34 19 12 7 0 1 62 19 355
2011 Male gender 31 35 18 9 5 0 3 68 13 295
2011 Female gender 34 31 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 363
2008 Male gender 21 32 18 15 11 0 2 55 27 191
2008 Female gender 23 30 23 13 11 0 0 53 24 286

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 29 34 259
2018 Female gender 41 23 36 378
2017 Male gender 40 31 28 287
2017 Female gender 47 22 31 409
2014 Male gender 41 30 29 268
2014 Female gender 45 23 32 355
2011 Male gender 40 31 30 296
2011 Female gender 39 27 34 364

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 15 58 8 2 8 100
2018 Female gender 9 14 61 1 7 8 154
2017 Male gender 6 17 53 6 11 7 116
2017 Female gender 10 20 48 2 14 6 194
2014 Male gender 7 19 56 8 9999 9 109
2014 Female gender 14 16 58 4 9999 8 160
2011 Male gender 9 11 67 3 9999 10 119
2011 Female gender 7 19 62 5 9999 8 142
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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 Male gender 56 34 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 255
2018 Female gender 62 30 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 377
2017 Male gender 52 35 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 286
2017 Female gender 55 36 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 409
2014 Male gender 53 33 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 268
2014 Female gender 56 31 9 2 2 0 0 87 3 354
2011 Male gender 50 33 11 3 3 0 0 84 6 296
2011 Female gender 53 31 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 364
2008 Male gender 48 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 191
2008 Female gender 57 34 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 286

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 40 16 11 3 1 0 70 14 258
2018 Female gender 36 43 12 7 2 1 0 79 9 373
2017 Male gender 36 39 11 8 3 2 0 77 11 287
2017 Female gender 38 44 11 4 1 2 0 83 5 408
2014 Male gender 34 44 12 6 2 1 0 79 8 268
2014 Female gender 42 38 13 4 1 2 0 81 6 354
2011 Male gender 35 40 13 7 3 2 0 76 10 295
2011 Female gender 41 38 12 6 2 1 1 80 8 364

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 24 36 20 8 0 1 28 35 256
2018 Female gender 10 23 38 19 9 0 1 28 33 378
2017 Male gender 14 23 31 16 9 1 5 27 40 287
2017 Female gender 9 23 33 22 8 1 3 32 33 408
2014 Male gender 6 22 41 19 9 1 2 29 29 267
2014 Female gender 5 26 36 19 9 2 3 29 33 355
2011 Male gender 8 23 36 17 11 1 3 29 33 293
2011 Female gender 11 24 34 20 8 1 3 29 36 365
2008 Male gender 9 24 37 19 8 0 2 28 34 191
2008 Female gender 14 25 33 19 5 0 3 25 41 287

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 11 27 31 19 1 2 52 20 252
2018 Female gender 6 15 25 31 21 1 2 53 22 375
2017 Male gender 8 12 23 28 21 3 5 53 22 286
2017 Female gender 5 9 27 27 23 3 7 56 15 408
2014 Male gender 4 10 28 34 20 2 3 56 15 265
2014 Female gender 4 14 23 32 19 2 5 55 20 355
2011 Male gender 3 11 27 32 22 2 3 57 14 295
2011 Female gender 4 12 23 31 23 1 5 58 18 364
2008 Male gender 4 15 29 31 17 1 4 50 20 190
2008 Female gender 6 16 30 27 16 1 4 45 23 286

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 15 30 28 18 1 2 47 22 256
2018 Female gender 7 16 32 28 14 2 1 44 24 377
2017 Male gender 11 13 29 24 15 1 7 42 27 286
2017 Female gender 8 14 26 25 18 2 7 47 24 404
2014 Male gender 10 14 32 25 16 2 2 43 24 267
2014 Female gender 10 18 30 24 14 2 3 40 29 354
2011 Male gender 7 16 27 28 19 1 3 48 24 294
2011 Female gender 10 16 31 21 16 2 3 40 27 363
2008 Male gender 8 24 27 24 14 1 3 39 33 191
2008 Female gender 12 17 34 21 11 1 4 34 31 287

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 19 35 22 14 0 1 36 28 255
2018 Female gender 8 25 33 20 12 0 1 33 34 374
2017 Male gender 9 17 36 22 9 0 6 33 29 280
2017 Female gender 9 21 33 20 13 1 3 34 31 406
2014 Male gender 6 14 41 24 13 1 1 38 20 265
2014 Female gender 6 22 39 21 8 1 2 30 29 355
2011 Male gender 8 19 38 21 13 0 2 34 27 294
2011 Female gender 7 20 36 21 12 1 3 34 28 362
2008 Male gender 8 23 36 22 9 0 2 32 32 191
2008 Female gender 12 21 39 18 7 2 2 26 34 285

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 21 34 21 13 0 1 34 31 255
2018 Female gender 12 23 31 17 14 2 2 32 36 377
2017 Male gender 11 19 30 20 13 1 6 35 33 287
2017 Female gender 10 19 29 18 16 2 6 37 32 409
2014 Male gender 11 19 29 21 16 1 4 38 31 267
2014 Female gender 14 25 25 17 11 3 4 30 42 353
2011 Male gender 9 20 29 21 16 1 2 39 30 292
2011 Female gender 11 18 26 23 14 2 5 40 32 362
2008 Male gender 7 19 35 21 15 0 3 37 27 191
2008 Female gender 13 15 28 25 13 0 6 40 29 287

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 17 26 22 20 1 3 44 29 255
2018 Female gender 12 20 27 21 18 1 2 39 33 374
2017 Male gender 11 16 27 21 16 3 6 41 30 286
2017 Female gender 8 20 24 22 14 6 6 41 31 409
2014 Male gender 4 11 25 38 18 1 4 58 16 267
2014 Female gender 6 16 29 22 18 4 5 44 24 354
2011 Male gender 6 14 24 30 19 2 5 53 21 294
2011 Female gender 8 16 25 26 17 3 6 47 26 360
2008 Male gender 8 16 29 26 15 1 4 43 26 190
2008 Female gender 17 19 30 17 10 3 4 29 39 286

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 15 35 23 20 1 2 44 20 254
2018 Female gender 7 18 35 23 13 2 1 37 26 377
2017 Male gender 8 15 28 25 18 1 6 46 24 284
2017 Female gender 7 15 29 24 14 5 7 43 25 407
2014 Male gender 4 19 33 24 15 2 4 42 24 267
2014 Female gender 6 15 35 22 15 3 4 41 22 355

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 28 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 256
2018 Female gender 52 29 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 374
2017 Male gender 55 28 5 6 5 1 1 84 11 286
2017 Female gender 56 27 6 6 4 1 0 84 10 408
2014 Male gender 47 32 9 6 4 1 0 80 10 268
2014 Female gender 49 27 8 7 7 1 0 77 15 355

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 255
2018 Female gender 59 30 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 374
2017 Male gender 58 31 5 3 1 0 1 90 5 287
2017 Female gender 61 27 4 7 1 0 0 89 8 406
2014 Male gender 54 35 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 268
2014 Female gender 52 34 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 354

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 35 10 6 2 1 0 83 7 257
2018 Female gender 56 30 10 3 1 1 0 87 4 375

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 31 15 3 4 3 0 78 7 256
2018 Female gender 46 32 12 5 0 4 0 82 6 377
2017 Male gender 39 35 10 2 5 8 0 81 8 285
2017 Female gender 45 31 13 4 2 6 0 81 6 409
2014 Male gender 44 32 13 4 2 5 1 80 6 268
2014 Female gender 44 33 12 4 1 6 1 82 5 355

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 38 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 259
2018 Female gender 46 39 9 3 1 1 0 86 4 374
2017 Male gender 43 38 9 4 3 4 0 84 7 287
2017 Female gender 48 39 8 2 0 2 0 90 3 409
2014 Male gender 49 32 10 5 3 1 0 82 7 268
2014 Female gender 47 36 10 3 1 3 0 86 3 355
2011 Male gender 43 35 11 6 2 2 0 80 8 294
2011 Female gender 42 29 15 6 3 4 0 74 10 364

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 257
2018 Female gender 57 35 7 1 1 0 0 92 1 377
2017 Male gender 57 31 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 285
2017 Female gender 60 32 4 2 0 1 0 93 3 408
2014 Male gender 57 29 7 5 1 1 0 88 6 268
2014 Female gender 62 27 6 2 2 1 0 90 4 355
2011 Male gender 52 33 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 294
2011 Female gender 53 33 8 3 3 0 0 86 5 364
2008 Male gender 42 36 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 191
2008 Female gender 44 40 8 3 3 0 0 85 7 286

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 30 18 7 3 4 4 70 11 257
2018 Female gender 32 30 14 9 3 7 5 70 14 376
2017 Male gender 38 29 11 6 4 6 6 76 11 286
2017 Female gender 34 28 10 8 4 9 8 73 15 407
2014 Male gender 40 27 16 5 3 4 3 73 10 268
2014 Female gender 30 30 13 7 6 8 5 69 16 354

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 32 15 9 5 3 2 70 15 258
2018 Female gender 42 32 10 9 4 2 1 77 13 373
2017 Male gender 40 32 9 8 3 6 1 78 12 287
2017 Female gender 43 32 11 7 2 5 0 79 9 408
2014 Male gender 44 32 11 7 3 1 1 78 11 268
2014 Female gender 43 36 5 8 3 2 3 83 12 355
2011 Male gender 39 29 12 9 6 6 1 72 15 295
2011 Female gender 41 31 8 8 6 6 1 77 15 364
2008 Male gender 26 32 16 13 7 5 0 62 21 191
2008 Female gender 33 35 11 9 6 5 1 72 16 287

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 37 17 6 2 1 0 74 8 258
2018 Female gender 43 33 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 373

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 20 21 10 10 12 3 52 24 257
2018 Female gender 23 19 16 14 10 12 5 51 30 375
2017 Male gender 22 18 21 7 11 17 4 50 23 287
2017 Female gender 19 20 16 12 9 16 8 51 28 408
2014 Male gender 18 20 19 10 12 15 6 48 28 268
2014 Female gender 13 20 17 18 11 12 8 42 36 355
2011 Male gender 20 22 14 9 14 14 7 53 29 296
2011 Female gender 15 18 21 13 14 14 5 41 33 364

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 92 259
2018 Female gender 11 89 376

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 22
2018 Female gender 57 40

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 62 22
2018 Female gender 53 40

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 22
2018 Female gender 0 40

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 22
2018 Female gender 30 39

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 22
2018 Female gender 30 39

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 22
2018 Female gender 36 39

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 22
2018 Female gender 29 39

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 22
2018 Female gender 45 39

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 22
2018 Female gender 51 39

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 22
2018 Female gender 32 39

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 22
2018 Female gender 0 39

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 22
2018 Female gender 39 39

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 22
2018 Female gender 25 39

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 22
2018 Female gender 63 40

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 22
2018 Female gender 45 40

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 22
2018 Female gender 19 40

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 22
2018 Female gender 19 40

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 22
2018 Female gender 31 39

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 22
2018 Female gender 32 39

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 22
2018 Female gender 0 39

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 22
2018 Female gender 44 39

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 17 21 3 2 27 5 62 7 259
2018 Female gender 22 16 18 4 3 27 9 60 11 377
2017 Male gender 21 16 13 2 4 30 13 66 11 286
2017 Female gender 17 15 13 3 2 37 12 64 10 409
2014 Male gender 19 19 18 4 3 28 9 61 10 268
2014 Female gender 16 14 13 4 3 36 14 61 14 355

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 31 15 4 2 10 0 76 6 258
2018 Female gender 35 32 17 3 2 10 1 76 6 378
2017 Male gender 34 29 14 4 4 12 3 75 9 284
2017 Female gender 33 29 15 3 2 17 2 75 7 409
2014 Male gender 31 32 16 2 3 13 3 75 6 268
2014 Female gender 26 29 12 5 4 21 4 73 11 355
2011 Male gender 31 34 16 5 3 11 0 74 9 292
2011 Female gender 31 31 17 6 2 11 1 70 10 364

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 94 258
2018 Female gender 5 95 378

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 17
2018 Female gender 37 18

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 63 17
2018 Female gender 60 18

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 18

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 18

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 Male gender 0 16
2018 Female gender 0 18

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 16
2018 Female gender 0 18

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 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 18

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 17
2018 Female gender 34 18

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 17
2018 Female gender 32 18

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 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 18

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 17
2018 Female gender 32 18

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 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 18

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 63 17
2018 Female gender 43 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 16 22 0 1 28 5 65 2 259
2018 Female gender 22 16 16 2 1 35 9 67 5 376
2017 Male gender 21 14 11 1 2 37 12 71 6 285
2017 Female gender 15 15 12 1 1 44 12 69 5 409
2014 Male gender 20 16 16 1 3 34 11 66 6 268
2014 Female gender 13 9 18 1 2 43 15 52 6 355

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 29 17 3 2 9 1 75 5 257
2018 Female gender 38 30 14 3 1 12 2 79 4 377
2017 Male gender 35 30 14 3 1 14 2 78 6 285
2017 Female gender 34 28 12 2 1 20 3 80 4 404
2014 Male gender 37 28 15 1 2 13 3 78 4 268
2014 Female gender 29 22 17 0 2 24 6 73 3 355
2011 Male gender 39 30 12 3 2 13 0 80 5 295
2011 Female gender 38 28 17 2 1 14 0 76 4 365
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 26 5 2 4 0 0 89 6 258
2018 Female gender 69 21 5 2 1 1 0 91 4 372
2017 Male gender 59 24 6 4 4 2 1 86 8 286
2017 Female gender 64 22 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 409

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 38 18 4 2 1 1 76 6 259
2018 Female gender 41 43 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 378
2017 Male gender 28 43 16 6 4 3 0 73 10 285
2017 Female gender 35 45 10 4 3 3 0 82 8 409

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 35 21 8 6 0 0 64 15 259
2018 Female gender 34 37 11 12 4 2 0 72 16 378
2017 Male gender 20 40 17 15 6 1 1 62 21 287
2017 Female gender 29 37 15 13 5 2 0 67 18 407

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 32 19 12 8 0 2 60 21 259
2018 Female gender 27 34 23 7 8 0 2 62 15 375
2017 Male gender 25 29 20 10 13 1 2 56 24 285
2017 Female gender 28 29 21 11 8 0 4 59 20 409

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 28 35 15 10 0 0 39 25 259
2018 Female gender 14 21 32 19 13 0 1 36 32 377
2017 Male gender 16 25 29 17 12 0 1 42 29 287
2017 Female gender 16 25 31 16 10 0 1 42 27 409

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 32 31 10 10 0 1 48 21 259
2018 Female gender 15 27 27 19 10 1 2 43 30 371
2017 Male gender 20 25 30 12 10 1 2 47 23 284
2017 Female gender 22 28 25 15 8 0 1 51 23 408

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 30 28 13 12 0 1 47 25 258
2018 Female gender 19 26 23 15 14 1 1 46 30 377
2017 Male gender 20 22 25 17 13 1 1 43 31 286
2017 Female gender 25 24 22 18 10 0 2 50 28 408

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 26 23 12 6 0 1 59 18 258
2018 Female gender 29 29 19 10 9 0 3 60 20 377
2017 Male gender 33 26 20 10 8 1 3 61 18 286
2017 Female gender 30 26 20 10 7 0 6 60 18 409

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 30 21 17 8 0 0 54 24 259
2018 Female gender 22 29 22 15 12 0 1 51 27 378
2017 Male gender 26 27 24 15 6 1 1 54 21 287
2017 Female gender 23 27 27 14 9 0 0 51 23 408

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 41 20 5 4 0 1 70 9 256
2018 Female gender 31 35 23 6 3 1 1 68 9 379
2017 Male gender 34 30 18 10 6 0 2 66 16 286
2017 Female gender 38 35 17 5 3 1 1 75 8 408

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 37 28 10 6 0 1 55 16 257
2018 Female gender 23 34 24 12 5 1 1 58 18 377
2017 Male gender 23 33 22 13 7 0 1 57 21 286
2017 Female gender 29 34 21 11 4 0 1 63 16 408

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 39 16 10 4 0 1 70 14 256
2018 Female gender 35 32 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 378
2017 Male gender 32 34 19 9 5 1 2 67 14 287
2017 Female gender 37 32 18 7 4 0 1 70 11 408

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 32 22 8 4 0 0 66 12 254
2018 Female gender 37 33 17 10 2 1 1 71 12 374
2017 Male gender 37 33 21 5 3 1 1 71 7 286
2017 Female gender 40 34 15 6 3 1 2 76 9 407

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 24 17 6 5 0 0 71 12 256
2018 Female gender 52 24 13 5 4 1 2 78 9 376
2017 Male gender 52 24 16 4 2 0 2 77 6 287
2017 Female gender 58 20 10 5 3 0 4 82 8 404

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 73 15 8 1 1 0 1 89 3 254
2018 Female gender 71 13 6 2 1 1 7 91 3 377

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 82 9 5 1 3 0 1 92 4 255
2018 Female gender 78 10 3 2 1 1 5 93 4 379
2017 Male gender 79 9 4 4 2 0 2 91 6 286
2017 Female gender 77 8 3 3 1 1 6 92 4 408

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 23 10 3 1 0 1 85 5 256
2018 Female gender 61 23 9 3 1 1 2 86 5 377
2017 Male gender 60 24 11 1 1 0 3 86 2 287
2017 Female gender 68 20 5 3 0 0 3 91 4 407

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 63 19 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 256
2018 Female gender 69 16 8 3 2 1 2 87 5 377
2017 Male gender 65 17 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 286
2017 Female gender 71 13 5 6 2 0 3 86 8 409

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 13 4 1 1 0 26 91 3 251
2018 Female gender 54 11 4 2 1 1 27 91 4 375
2017 Male gender 56 12 7 2 1 1 22 88 3 287
2017 Female gender 59 9 3 1 0 0 27 94 2 409

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 21 6 1 2 0 5 91 3 254
2018 Female gender 65 21 7 1 1 1 4 90 2 376
2017 Male gender 69 16 7 1 1 0 7 91 1 284
2017 Female gender 72 14 6 2 0 0 6 92 3 408

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 74 10 4 4 4 0 4 88 7 257
2018 Female gender 76 10 4 3 3 1 4 90 6 376
2017 Male gender 70 11 9 3 2 2 4 86 5 287
2017 Female gender 73 11 6 4 2 0 5 88 6 409

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 25 13 2 1 0 2 83 4 257
2018 Female gender 50 31 11 4 2 1 2 84 5 377
2017 Male gender 60 23 9 4 1 1 3 86 5 286
2017 Female gender 56 26 11 4 1 0 3 84 5 407

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 31 36 13 6 0 0 44 19 258
2018 Female gender 12 31 36 13 7 0 0 43 20 375
2017 Male gender 13 30 33 16 7 0 0 44 24 287
2017 Female gender 11 31 38 13 5 0 1 43 18 407

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 17 40 25 9 0 0 35 26 251
2018 Female gender 10 24 38 19 10 0 0 28 34 371
2017 Male gender 6 19 36 25 12 0 1 37 26 286
2017 Female gender 5 24 42 21 8 0 0 29 30 408
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 27 22 11 4 2 1 34 66 259
2018 Female gender 34 32 19 7 4 3 1 36 64 378
2017 Male gender 32 21 22 10 9 4 2 33 67 287
2017 Female gender 34 25 20 7 8 4 1 36 64 408

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 166
2018 Female gender 14 239
2017 Male gender 28 178
2017 Female gender 22 243

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 166
2018 Female gender 35 239
2017 Male gender 31 178
2017 Female gender 39 243

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 166
2018 Female gender 20 239
2017 Male gender 24 178
2017 Female gender 15 243

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 166
2018 Female gender 46 239
2017 Male gender 52 178
2017 Female gender 42 243

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 3 166
2018 Female gender 4 239
2017 Male gender 4 178
2017 Female gender 6 243

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 166
2018 Female gender 32 239

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 166
2018 Female gender 35 239
2017 Male gender 40 178
2017 Female gender 39 243

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 47 22 8 4 10 157
2018 Female gender 6 52 21 8 6 8 225
2017 Male gender 9 50 17 10 4 9 175
2017 Female gender 3 54 22 8 2 10 239

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 56 166
2018 Female gender 39 61 238

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 17 16 8 6 0 6 69 15 256
2018 Female gender 43 21 15 8 8 1 5 68 16 376

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 18 25 19 15 1 7 36 37 166
2018 Female gender 20 27 15 14 14 1 8 51 32 237
2017 Male gender 19 22 19 17 13 2 8 46 33 178
2017 Female gender 22 27 11 16 12 2 12 55 31 245

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 3 16 19 20 33 1 8 21 58 165
2018 Female gender 5 19 15 19 34 2 7 26 58 237
2017 Male gender 6 9 16 22 38 2 7 17 65 177
2017 Female gender 3 16 12 26 32 2 9 22 65 245
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