2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Parole Board of Canada by Question 86. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 31 6 5 4 0 0 84 9 69
2018 Female gender 42 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 250
2017 Male gender 49 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 78
2017 Female gender 42 43 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 283
2014 Male gender 41 39 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 77
2014 Female gender 41 42 8 5 5 0 0 83 9 229
2011 Male gender 58 27 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 61
2011 Female gender 50 36 7 3 4 0 0 86 6 223
2008 Male gender 50 38 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 60
2008 Female gender 44 42 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 200

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 38 10 1 8 0 0 81 9 69
2018 Female gender 34 41 8 10 7 0 0 75 17 249
2017 Male gender 38 43 10 4 6 0 0 81 10 78
2017 Female gender 32 34 12 12 10 0 0 67 22 282

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 26 4 4 3 0 0 89 8 69
2018 Female gender 57 32 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 248
2017 Male gender 68 28 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 78
2017 Female gender 64 27 6 0 2 0 0 91 2 280
2014 Male gender 74 16 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 77
2014 Female gender 74 21 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 228
2011 Male gender 80 13 1 1 4 0 0 93 5 62
2011 Female gender 71 26 2 0 0 0 0 97 1 222

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 48 35 4 8 4 0 0 83 13 69
2018 Female gender 43 42 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 249
2017 Male gender 53 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 78
2017 Female gender 50 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 279
2014 Male gender 47 41 7 3 0 0 2 90 3 77
2014 Female gender 53 35 6 4 3 0 0 88 7 229
2011 Male gender 50 39 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 61
2011 Female gender 53 35 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 223
2008 Male gender 62 35 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 60
2008 Female gender 52 41 5 2 1 0 0 93 3 200

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 50 29 11 4 6 0 0 79 10 69
2018 Female gender 40 29 14 11 6 1 0 69 16 251
2017 Male gender 43 28 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 79
2017 Female gender 41 27 16 9 7 0 0 68 15 281
2014 Male gender 41 39 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 77
2014 Female gender 36 33 14 8 9 0 0 69 17 228
2011 Male gender 50 31 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 62
2011 Female gender 46 25 13 7 8 1 0 72 15 223

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 52 36 4 3 7 0 0 87 9 68
2018 Female gender 38 34 14 9 5 1 0 73 14 250
2017 Male gender 41 36 13 5 5 0 0 78 9 79
2017 Female gender 40 32 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 283
2014 Male gender 39 43 12 4 3 0 0 81 6 77
2014 Female gender 37 37 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 229
2011 Male gender 50 33 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 62
2011 Female gender 45 30 11 6 7 0 0 76 13 223
2008 Male gender 60 22 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 60
2008 Female gender 42 34 11 8 4 0 0 77 13 201

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 39 27 13 9 9 3 1 68 18 69
2018 Female gender 36 24 20 9 7 3 1 63 16 250
2017 Male gender 38 25 14 8 9 0 5 66 18 79
2017 Female gender 39 23 13 12 8 4 0 65 22 281
2014 Male gender 42 33 12 10 3 0 0 76 12 77
2014 Female gender 40 22 11 12 10 4 1 65 23 229
2011 Male gender 45 21 16 4 7 1 6 71 12 62
2011 Female gender 44 22 16 7 7 4 1 69 15 223
2008 Male gender 47 18 7 8 7 10 3 75 17 60
2008 Female gender 37 27 11 11 8 4 1 68 20 201
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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 61 23 8 5 1 2 0 85 6 69
2018 Female gender 42 33 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 249
2017 Male gender 53 25 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 79
2017 Female gender 43 33 10 7 5 1 1 77 13 282
2014 Male gender 57 14 12 7 8 0 2 73 15 77
2014 Female gender 40 31 11 8 6 4 1 74 14 229
2011 Male gender 53 26 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 62
2011 Female gender 45 28 13 6 6 1 0 74 13 222
2008 Male gender 58 17 7 7 8 3 0 78 16 60
2008 Female gender 42 28 15 6 7 2 1 72 13 198

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 53 26 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 68
2018 Female gender 37 34 12 10 4 2 1 73 14 250
2017 Male gender 51 31 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 79
2017 Female gender 42 30 14 8 4 1 1 73 12 283
2014 Male gender 48 32 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 77
2014 Female gender 40 31 10 11 7 1 0 72 18 229
2011 Male gender 59 18 9 13 1 0 0 77 14 62
2011 Female gender 43 27 10 12 7 1 0 71 19 222
2008 Male gender 57 27 3 5 8 0 0 83 13 60
2008 Female gender 40 35 9 8 8 1 0 75 16 198

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 54 31 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 69
2018 Female gender 42 37 7 7 6 1 1 80 13 250
2017 Male gender 55 28 7 6 3 0 2 84 9 78
2017 Female gender 51 27 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 283
2014 Male gender 53 18 15 2 9 0 2 73 12 76
2014 Female gender 49 27 9 7 7 1 0 77 14 229

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 46 29 9 7 4 5 0 79 12 69
2018 Female gender 37 31 15 7 8 3 0 70 15 249
2017 Male gender 41 39 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 79
2017 Female gender 31 32 17 8 9 4 0 65 18 283
2014 Male gender 34 35 15 6 3 6 1 74 10 77
2014 Female gender 30 34 12 9 11 3 0 66 21 229
2011 Male gender 30 29 21 9 7 3 0 61 17 62
2011 Female gender 30 31 16 9 10 3 0 63 20 223

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 44 30 11 6 11 0 0 73 16 69
2018 Female gender 31 35 13 12 8 2 0 67 20 248
2017 Male gender 35 34 11 13 5 2 0 70 19 79
2017 Female gender 29 33 12 15 11 1 0 62 26 283
2014 Male gender 31 33 20 12 3 0 1 65 15 77
2014 Female gender 25 35 15 10 13 2 0 61 23 229
2011 Male gender 40 36 13 9 1 0 0 76 11 62
2011 Female gender 33 32 12 9 13 1 0 65 22 223
2008 Male gender 50 27 7 8 8 0 0 77 17 60
2008 Female gender 28 34 13 14 10 2 0 63 24 200

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 28 39 12 7 9 5 0 71 16 69
2018 Female gender 22 33 18 15 8 3 0 57 24 247
2017 Male gender 26 29 17 17 6 6 0 58 24 79
2017 Female gender 24 30 16 16 11 3 0 56 28 283
2014 Male gender 23 40 22 8 3 3 1 66 11 77
2014 Female gender 22 35 16 12 12 3 0 59 25 229
2011 Male gender 21 49 9 14 4 3 0 72 18 62
2011 Female gender 23 36 16 11 10 4 0 62 22 223
2008 Male gender 28 45 8 7 8 3 0 76 16 60
2008 Female gender 20 38 15 14 11 4 0 60 25 200

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 34 31 20 5 8 2 0 66 13 69
2018 Female gender 21 37 16 15 9 2 0 59 25 247
2017 Male gender 26 41 10 14 10 0 0 66 24 78
2017 Female gender 20 33 15 18 12 2 1 54 30 283
2014 Male gender 29 33 15 13 7 3 1 65 20 77
2014 Female gender 18 39 11 16 14 2 0 58 31 228
2011 Male gender 26 45 5 12 10 1 0 72 23 62
2011 Female gender 22 40 14 10 11 2 0 63 22 223
2008 Male gender 38 38 5 8 10 0 0 77 18 60
2008 Female gender 19 40 13 13 13 1 0 60 27 201
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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 38 34 14 12 2 0 0 72 14 69
2018 Female gender 30 38 10 13 10 0 0 68 23 250
2017 Male gender 32 40 17 8 4 0 0 72 12 78
2017 Female gender 33 35 8 14 10 1 0 68 24 283
2014 Male gender 35 31 14 9 10 0 1 66 19 77
2014 Female gender 27 39 10 12 11 0 0 67 24 228
2011 Male gender 32 37 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 62
2011 Female gender 29 40 10 11 8 0 0 70 20 223

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 43 43 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 69
2018 Female gender 44 37 8 6 4 0 1 82 10 249
2017 Male gender 42 47 6 5 0 0 0 88 5 78
2017 Female gender 43 40 7 8 3 0 0 83 10 281

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 16 14 24 9 15 18 5 38 30 69
2018 Female gender 14 23 17 19 14 11 2 42 38 250
2017 Male gender 13 26 19 16 10 14 2 47 31 79
2017 Female gender 13 22 16 19 16 12 2 40 41 282
2014 Male gender 19 18 19 17 11 10 5 44 33 77
2014 Female gender 11 22 15 23 15 13 1 39 44 228

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 44 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 68
2018 Female gender 35 35 13 11 5 1 1 71 16 250
2017 Male gender 39 42 8 3 5 0 3 83 8 79
2017 Female gender 40 38 7 10 4 0 0 78 14 283
2014 Male gender 42 31 5 9 9 0 4 76 19 77
2014 Female gender 37 34 12 9 8 1 0 72 16 229
2011 Male gender 39 27 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 62
2011 Female gender 40 33 9 9 7 1 0 74 16 223
2008 Male gender 42 35 7 5 10 0 2 78 15 60
2008 Female gender 38 34 9 8 10 1 1 73 18 198

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 44 44 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 14
2018 Female gender 47 30 9 2 0 5 7 87 3 43
2017 Male gender 44 21 0 25 0 9 0 72 28 21
2017 Female gender 35 39 7 7 2 4 6 83 10 47
2014 Male gender 42 47 0 5 0 0 6 95 5 18
2014 Female gender 49 31 13 2 3 3 0 82 5 39

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 38 46 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 69
2018 Female gender 29 45 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 251
2017 Male gender 30 52 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 78
2017 Female gender 31 41 9 15 4 1 0 72 19 282
2014 Male gender 28 46 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 77
2014 Female gender 26 45 11 11 7 0 0 71 18 228
2011 Male gender 30 43 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 62
2011 Female gender 33 40 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 223
2008 Male gender 38 45 5 10 0 0 2 85 10 60
2008 Female gender 35 43 8 9 7 0 0 78 15 200

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 28 13 8 2 0 0 77 9 69
2018 Female gender 49 36 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 251
2017 Male gender 60 27 8 3 2 0 0 87 6 78
2017 Female gender 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 283
2014 Male gender 46 35 16 2 2 0 0 81 3 77
2014 Female gender 50 36 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 229
2011 Male gender 48 37 9 3 4 0 0 85 7 62
2011 Female gender 55 33 6 3 3 1 0 88 5 223
2008 Male gender 60 22 17 2 0 0 0 82 2 60
2008 Female gender 52 35 9 5 1 0 0 86 5 200

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 57 25 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 68
2018 Female gender 55 35 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 251
2017 Male gender 70 18 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 78
2017 Female gender 59 27 4 7 3 0 0 85 10 283
2014 Male gender 56 32 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 76
2014 Female gender 56 31 7 2 4 0 0 87 6 228
2011 Male gender 60 24 13 1 3 0 0 83 4 62
2011 Female gender 52 38 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 223
2008 Male gender 57 37 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 60
2008 Female gender 51 40 4 5 2 0 0 91 6 200

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 31 33 13 10 10 2 0 65 21 69
2018 Female gender 26 26 19 14 11 5 0 54 26 250
2017 Male gender 27 36 10 13 5 6 3 69 20 79
2017 Female gender 29 29 17 13 9 3 1 60 23 283
2014 Male gender 24 35 21 10 8 0 2 60 18 77
2014 Female gender 21 34 16 13 12 4 0 57 26 229
2011 Male gender 25 40 22 9 3 1 0 65 12 62
2011 Female gender 33 32 12 11 9 2 1 67 20 223
2008 Male gender 30 35 15 10 8 0 2 66 19 60
2008 Female gender 28 33 11 18 9 1 1 61 27 200

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 21 22 16 15 16 2 9 48 34 69
2018 Female gender 19 25 16 16 17 4 3 47 35 252
2017 Male gender 20 13 21 17 15 1 12 39 37 79
2017 Female gender 19 27 14 16 18 3 3 49 36 282
2014 Male gender 16 20 23 11 16 0 13 42 32 77
2014 Female gender 18 22 15 21 22 1 1 41 44 228
2011 Male gender 24 17 24 12 11 0 13 47 26 62
2011 Female gender 20 31 13 13 15 1 8 55 31 222
2008 Male gender 17 27 13 20 13 0 10 48 37 60
2008 Female gender 17 32 13 17 17 1 5 51 35 200

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 30 42 21 4 3 0 0 72 7 69
2018 Female gender 28 39 13 14 5 0 1 68 19 249
2017 Male gender 37 38 12 11 2 0 1 76 12 78
2017 Female gender 32 34 11 13 8 0 1 67 21 280
2014 Male gender 27 39 13 15 5 0 1 66 20 77
2014 Female gender 32 39 9 9 10 0 1 71 20 229
2011 Male gender 44 31 11 10 4 0 0 75 13 62
2011 Female gender 40 36 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 223

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 27 41 21 4 7 0 0 68 11 69
2018 Female gender 31 34 15 12 7 0 0 65 20 248
2017 Male gender 27 35 26 12 1 0 0 61 13 78
2017 Female gender 35 35 9 11 8 0 1 71 20 280
2014 Male gender 30 32 21 8 7 0 1 63 15 77
2014 Female gender 37 32 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 229

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 44 41 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 69
2018 Female gender 33 41 11 8 7 0 1 74 14 250
2017 Male gender 45 36 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 78
2017 Female gender 37 36 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 280
2014 Male gender 36 43 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 77
2014 Female gender 38 38 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 228
2011 Male gender 60 27 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 61
2011 Female gender 49 31 9 5 6 0 0 81 10 221

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 28 31 22 9 6 3 0 61 16 68
2018 Female gender 26 37 15 10 8 4 1 66 18 251
2017 Male gender 28 32 19 8 7 4 2 64 16 79
2017 Female gender 25 35 18 8 9 6 0 63 17 282

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 53 28 12 3 3 0 0 81 7 68
2018 Female gender 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 251
2017 Male gender 45 25 20 7 3 0 0 69 11 78
2017 Female gender 46 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 282
2014 Male gender 39 39 17 1 4 0 0 78 5 77
2014 Female gender 40 37 10 5 6 1 0 78 12 229
2011 Male gender 43 33 15 5 4 0 0 76 9 61
2011 Female gender 48 28 9 8 6 0 1 77 14 222

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 37 29 26 6 2 0 0 66 8 68
2018 Female gender 33 29 23 9 5 0 0 62 14 251
2017 Male gender 37 31 14 11 6 0 0 68 18 79
2017 Female gender 36 37 19 4 4 0 1 74 8 282
2014 Male gender 32 33 19 11 4 0 1 66 15 77
2014 Female gender 47 27 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 229
2011 Male gender 40 27 16 14 3 0 0 67 17 61
2011 Female gender 38 34 13 7 8 0 0 72 15 223
2008 Male gender 33 38 10 7 10 0 2 73 17 60
2008 Female gender 33 33 20 9 7 0 0 65 15 200

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 28 33 39 69
2018 Female gender 23 37 40 251
2017 Male gender 40 35 25 79
2017 Female gender 21 39 40 281
2014 Male gender 27 43 31 77
2014 Female gender 24 40 36 229
2011 Male gender 27 54 19 62
2011 Female gender 31 39 30 223

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 16 5 51 0 18 11 20
2018 Female gender 22 13 42 9 5 9 60
2017 Male gender 27 8 28 11 10 15 31
2017 Female gender 25 16 45 3 8 2 59
2014 Male gender 9 24 35 5 9999 27 20
2014 Female gender 20 17 52 5 9999 6 57
2011 Male gender 15 19 39 11 9999 15 20
2011 Female gender 27 23 32 6 9999 13 69
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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 64 29 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 69
2018 Female gender 60 32 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 248
2017 Male gender 65 31 3 0 0 1 0 97 0 78
2017 Female gender 60 29 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 283
2014 Male gender 58 36 3 0 1 2 0 96 1 77
2014 Female gender 56 31 8 2 3 0 0 87 5 229
2011 Male gender 55 38 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 62
2011 Female gender 62 31 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 223
2008 Male gender 75 20 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 60
2008 Female gender 65 30 5 1 1 0 0 94 2 200

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 39 46 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 69
2018 Female gender 33 43 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 251
2017 Male gender 36 47 8 4 6 0 0 82 10 79
2017 Female gender 40 36 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 283
2014 Male gender 30 46 14 5 4 2 0 77 9 77
2014 Female gender 37 41 12 4 6 1 0 78 10 229
2011 Male gender 41 42 4 11 1 0 0 84 13 62
2011 Female gender 36 41 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 222

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 6 19 31 28 14 0 2 43 26 69
2018 Female gender 9 19 36 23 9 3 2 32 30 249
2017 Male gender 4 18 31 32 12 0 3 46 23 79
2017 Female gender 7 22 35 19 11 2 3 32 31 283
2014 Male gender 6 13 38 26 13 0 4 40 21 77
2014 Female gender 10 20 31 24 14 0 1 39 30 229
2011 Male gender 3 16 25 44 8 0 4 55 19 62
2011 Female gender 10 18 31 23 15 0 3 40 29 222
2008 Male gender 7 18 25 30 20 0 0 50 25 60
2008 Female gender 5 22 33 29 10 1 2 39 27 200

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 9 21 22 26 19 0 3 46 31 69
2018 Female gender 16 22 25 23 10 3 1 34 39 250
2017 Male gender 5 23 21 30 19 1 2 50 28 77
2017 Female gender 10 19 29 21 16 1 5 38 31 281
2014 Male gender 3 13 30 35 14 3 2 52 17 77
2014 Female gender 12 12 30 25 18 1 1 44 25 228
2011 Male gender 4 12 23 23 31 0 8 58 17 62
2011 Female gender 12 15 25 22 22 1 4 46 28 222
2008 Male gender 10 12 15 28 32 2 2 62 22 60
2008 Female gender 9 17 24 28 18 1 3 48 27 198

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 18 22 25 17 0 12 48 27 69
2018 Female gender 7 18 24 26 16 4 5 46 28 250
2017 Male gender 7 8 24 20 27 4 10 55 17 79
2017 Female gender 7 12 27 28 16 3 7 49 20 282
2014 Male gender 7 17 20 25 21 3 7 51 27 77
2014 Female gender 7 12 28 24 21 3 6 49 20 228
2011 Male gender 3 6 19 30 28 0 13 67 10 62
2011 Female gender 5 10 26 26 25 1 7 56 16 222
2008 Male gender 3 7 22 33 28 2 5 66 11 60
2008 Female gender 4 7 26 39 18 2 5 61 11 198

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 2 15 24 38 18 1 3 58 18 68
2018 Female gender 5 13 31 33 16 2 1 51 18 248
2017 Male gender 8 6 29 26 25 0 6 54 15 79
2017 Female gender 5 11 33 28 18 1 4 49 16 281
2014 Male gender 1 15 25 35 21 0 3 58 16 76
2014 Female gender 4 8 27 34 24 1 2 60 12 229
2011 Male gender 1 11 33 36 15 0 4 53 13 62
2011 Female gender 5 8 26 30 24 1 4 58 14 222
2008 Male gender 3 12 28 25 30 0 2 56 15 60
2008 Female gender 5 8 32 32 19 1 3 53 13 197

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 18 24 23 13 18 2 2 32 44 69
2018 Female gender 18 21 33 13 12 1 2 26 40 250
2017 Male gender 19 29 14 14 20 1 3 36 50 78
2017 Female gender 16 19 25 21 16 1 2 38 36 281
2014 Male gender 12 25 29 14 18 0 1 33 38 77
2014 Female gender 15 22 32 14 13 1 3 28 38 229
2011 Male gender 9 14 37 18 18 0 4 38 24 62
2011 Female gender 15 17 28 18 18 2 3 38 33 222
2008 Male gender 10 20 23 18 23 2 3 44 32 60
2008 Female gender 10 19 29 23 14 2 3 39 31 198

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 15 23 19 22 14 3 3 38 41 68
2018 Female gender 16 23 30 19 6 4 1 27 41 250
2017 Male gender 8 25 30 16 14 3 3 33 35 79
2017 Female gender 13 19 26 23 11 4 5 37 34 282
2014 Male gender 13 19 32 24 10 0 3 35 33 77
2014 Female gender 12 22 26 21 15 2 2 38 35 229
2011 Male gender 6 21 33 26 9 0 5 37 28 62
2011 Female gender 12 20 29 19 14 1 4 35 34 222
2008 Male gender 13 18 30 22 13 2 2 36 33 60
2008 Female gender 15 21 32 20 8 2 3 29 37 198

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 7 19 33 24 12 1 4 38 27 69
2018 Female gender 9 17 29 26 11 3 3 40 28 250
2017 Male gender 17 12 24 16 22 2 7 41 33 79
2017 Female gender 9 16 27 25 15 3 4 43 28 281
2014 Male gender 7 21 25 26 15 0 6 44 29 76
2014 Female gender 11 16 32 22 16 1 2 39 28 228

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 50 18 12 14 5 1 0 69 19 69
2018 Female gender 43 32 8 9 7 0 0 76 16 250
2017 Male gender 40 31 8 10 8 3 1 74 19 79
2017 Female gender 41 28 9 12 9 0 0 69 22 282
2014 Male gender 49 26 7 7 11 0 0 75 18 77
2014 Female gender 44 25 10 8 13 0 0 69 21 228

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 52 32 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 69
2018 Female gender 44 38 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 250
2017 Male gender 40 48 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 78
2017 Female gender 39 36 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 282
2014 Male gender 39 46 9 2 4 0 0 85 5 77
2014 Female gender 41 36 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 227

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 42 34 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 69
2018 Female gender 37 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 251

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 48 32 5 6 5 1 2 83 12 69
2018 Female gender 40 33 14 6 3 3 0 76 10 251
2017 Male gender 51 30 8 5 5 1 1 82 10 78
2017 Female gender 46 30 13 3 5 3 0 78 8 283
2014 Male gender 52 27 13 2 3 3 2 82 5 77
2014 Female gender 45 29 13 7 2 4 0 77 10 228

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 50 33 6 6 3 2 1 85 9 69
2018 Female gender 38 38 13 7 3 1 0 76 11 249
2017 Male gender 44 38 10 7 2 0 0 82 8 79
2017 Female gender 43 32 15 4 4 1 0 76 9 282
2014 Male gender 54 26 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 77
2014 Female gender 43 35 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 229
2011 Male gender 58 30 5 4 3 0 0 88 6 61
2011 Female gender 38 41 8 8 3 1 0 80 11 223

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 54 37 1 6 2 0 0 91 7 69
2018 Female gender 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 251
2017 Male gender 54 34 6 2 3 0 0 88 6 79
2017 Female gender 50 30 9 8 4 0 0 80 11 282
2014 Male gender 65 27 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 77
2014 Female gender 51 32 5 6 6 0 0 83 11 229
2011 Male gender 58 32 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 61
2011 Female gender 56 25 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 223
2008 Male gender 57 28 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 60
2008 Female gender 46 33 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 201

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 31 20 25 5 11 8 1 55 18 69
2018 Female gender 24 34 15 10 9 6 2 63 21 251
2017 Male gender 25 33 12 14 11 3 2 60 27 79
2017 Female gender 23 26 14 17 12 5 3 53 32 281
2014 Male gender 31 29 19 5 12 0 4 62 18 77
2014 Female gender 28 31 13 12 12 3 1 62 24 229

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 47 34 6 6 3 1 4 85 9 69
2018 Female gender 36 37 10 10 6 1 0 74 16 248
2017 Male gender 55 23 5 8 5 3 1 81 14 79
2017 Female gender 40 34 10 9 5 2 0 76 14 283
2014 Male gender 51 35 3 2 6 2 1 88 9 77
2014 Female gender 41 35 10 7 5 3 0 78 12 229
2011 Male gender 42 29 9 13 8 0 0 70 21 62
2011 Female gender 38 30 13 9 6 3 0 70 16 222
2008 Male gender 50 27 3 10 7 3 0 79 17 60
2008 Female gender 41 30 11 11 6 3 0 72 17 200

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 45 28 19 4 2 0 2 74 6 68
2018 Female gender 33 35 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 250

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 31 23 16 10 7 8 5 62 20 68
2018 Female gender 24 24 16 12 11 10 3 54 27 252
2017 Male gender 23 21 13 14 14 11 5 52 33 78
2017 Female gender 21 23 18 16 14 7 2 48 33 283
2014 Male gender 17 23 19 13 10 8 9 49 28 77
2014 Female gender 19 25 15 14 18 7 2 48 35 229
2011 Male gender 40 23 15 4 11 3 4 68 16 62
2011 Female gender 18 23 17 16 14 4 8 46 34 221

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 11 89 69
2018 Female gender 15 85 250

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 17 25 16 13 4 22 3 56 22 69
2018 Female gender 15 20 26 7 7 20 6 46 19 248
2017 Male gender 27 20 17 12 6 11 7 58 22 79
2017 Female gender 20 14 20 8 12 22 4 47 27 283
2014 Male gender 27 19 21 5 8 14 5 58 16 77
2014 Female gender 16 20 19 8 11 21 5 49 26 229

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 41 28 15 5 4 5 2 75 10 69
2018 Female gender 28 33 18 8 6 7 1 65 15 249
2017 Male gender 39 32 14 4 6 1 3 75 11 79
2017 Female gender 32 27 19 10 8 5 1 62 19 281
2014 Male gender 40 23 19 2 7 7 2 70 10 77
2014 Female gender 27 26 20 8 9 9 0 59 19 229
2011 Male gender 48 34 9 5 1 3 0 84 7 62
2011 Female gender 39 31 14 7 5 4 0 73 13 223

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 8 92 68
2018 Female gender 8 92 247

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 19 20 21 3 4 24 8 58 11 69
2018 Female gender 20 14 28 5 3 24 6 49 11 252
2017 Male gender 27 17 17 1 7 24 8 64 11 79
2017 Female gender 23 16 21 3 6 25 6 57 14 283
2014 Male gender 21 22 20 3 1 22 11 64 6 77
2014 Female gender 18 15 24 5 4 28 7 50 13 229

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 41 28 16 1 4 5 4 76 6 69
2018 Female gender 33 28 20 6 3 9 1 67 10 252
2017 Male gender 46 25 15 0 7 4 3 77 7 79
2017 Female gender 39 26 17 3 5 9 0 72 10 283
2014 Male gender 36 25 20 3 1 12 2 72 5 76
2014 Female gender 30 26 20 6 3 12 2 66 10 228
2011 Male gender 49 36 9 4 0 3 0 87 4 61
2011 Female gender 46 26 15 3 2 7 0 78 6 223
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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 62 25 4 2 3 2 2 90 5 69
2018 Female gender 49 33 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 248
2017 Male gender 58 19 12 5 3 0 3 80 8 79
2017 Female gender 57 27 6 3 6 1 0 85 9 283

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 46 40 6 6 0 2 0 88 6 69
2018 Female gender 46 35 11 7 1 1 0 81 8 247
2017 Male gender 41 40 14 1 4 1 0 81 5 79
2017 Female gender 37 42 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 283

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 36 32 17 7 8 0 0 68 15 69
2018 Female gender 27 31 16 14 11 1 0 59 25 246
2017 Male gender 15 45 18 13 5 2 2 62 19 79
2017 Female gender 21 36 16 13 11 2 1 59 25 282

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 30 20 17 21 11 0 1 50 33 68
2018 Female gender 22 25 20 15 17 0 1 47 32 251
2017 Male gender 44 19 15 11 9 0 2 64 20 79
2017 Female gender 24 24 19 13 15 1 4 51 30 283

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 16 22 29 18 15 0 0 38 33 68
2018 Female gender 13 25 25 19 17 1 1 39 36 251
2017 Male gender 14 21 22 17 25 0 1 36 42 79
2017 Female gender 14 29 26 15 14 0 2 44 29 282

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 25 31 23 17 3 0 1 57 20 68
2018 Female gender 23 30 24 13 8 1 1 54 21 250
2017 Male gender 26 24 20 17 9 0 4 52 27 79
2017 Female gender 25 34 22 9 6 1 3 62 15 281

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 20 15 22 18 25 0 0 35 43 66
2018 Female gender 18 24 23 16 19 1 0 42 35 250
2017 Male gender 18 12 21 15 29 1 3 32 46 78
2017 Female gender 18 27 20 17 16 0 2 46 34 282

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 41 18 17 7 6 0 10 66 15 68
2018 Female gender 44 21 14 8 5 3 6 71 13 250
2017 Male gender 32 12 19 5 14 1 16 54 23 79
2017 Female gender 45 17 15 5 3 0 13 73 10 282

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 39 20 21 8 11 0 0 60 19 68
2018 Female gender 26 25 25 16 6 1 0 52 22 250
2017 Male gender 31 24 25 8 6 0 5 58 15 79
2017 Female gender 29 30 24 9 6 0 1 60 16 283

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 33 31 9 14 10 1 1 66 24 69
2018 Female gender 28 33 20 9 6 2 1 63 16 249
2017 Male gender 34 22 20 8 8 2 6 60 18 79
2017 Female gender 32 34 17 9 4 2 3 69 13 282

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 32 30 19 13 4 0 2 63 18 69
2018 Female gender 26 34 20 11 7 2 0 61 19 248
2017 Male gender 28 32 16 14 4 0 5 64 19 79
2017 Female gender 25 35 21 9 7 2 2 62 17 283

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 47 19 22 7 1 0 3 69 9 68
2018 Female gender 34 34 21 5 4 1 1 69 10 248
2017 Male gender 38 32 13 7 2 0 8 76 10 78
2017 Female gender 37 33 14 9 5 0 2 71 15 281

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 27 19 10 7 0 3 63 17 69
2018 Female gender 24 36 25 8 6 0 1 61 14 249
2017 Male gender 28 24 20 12 8 0 8 57 21 79
2017 Female gender 32 31 18 10 5 2 1 65 16 283

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 65 23 7 1 0 0 3 91 1 69
2018 Female gender 52 23 13 5 4 0 3 78 9 247
2017 Male gender 55 22 15 2 1 0 6 81 3 79
2017 Female gender 51 21 14 6 4 0 3 75 11 281

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 78 11 4 0 2 1 3 93 2 69
2018 Female gender 70 15 5 1 1 1 7 93 2 249

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 75 2 9 4 4 0 5 82 9 69
2018 Female gender 66 14 7 3 5 2 3 84 8 249
2017 Male gender 76 8 4 1 5 1 5 90 6 79
2017 Female gender 69 10 9 5 3 1 3 82 9 282

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 55 27 5 4 7 0 3 85 11 67
2018 Female gender 49 29 11 5 3 0 2 80 8 251
2017 Male gender 57 24 5 1 7 0 5 86 9 79
2017 Female gender 47 31 12 7 2 1 1 79 8 282

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 65 17 6 1 7 0 3 85 9 68
2018 Female gender 54 19 11 7 5 0 3 76 12 248
2017 Male gender 69 11 7 4 3 0 7 85 7 78
2017 Female gender 57 22 8 8 3 1 1 81 11 281

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 58 8 4 1 0 0 28 92 2 67
2018 Female gender 51 8 6 2 0 0 33 88 4 249
2017 Male gender 47 17 2 2 2 0 31 92 5 78
2017 Female gender 57 8 3 1 0 1 31 94 2 280

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 67 22 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 68
2018 Female gender 61 22 6 2 2 1 6 89 4 251
2017 Male gender 66 19 2 1 0 0 12 96 1 79
2017 Female gender 67 18 7 1 1 0 5 90 2 281

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 72 9 4 5 5 0 5 85 10 68
2018 Female gender 62 13 7 4 8 0 5 80 13 251
2017 Male gender 53 10 11 11 11 0 4 65 23 79
2017 Female gender 63 16 7 3 4 0 5 84 8 281

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 45 33 14 4 1 0 3 80 5 68
2018 Female gender 43 34 16 2 3 1 2 79 5 250
2017 Male gender 64 18 6 2 1 1 8 90 4 79
2017 Female gender 52 29 13 2 1 0 3 83 3 281

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 21 33 32 10 4 0 0 54 14 69
2018 Female gender 12 27 38 14 8 1 1 40 22 250
2017 Male gender 10 30 40 12 6 0 1 41 19 79
2017 Female gender 11 30 40 13 5 1 0 42 18 283

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 24 32 24 13 0 0 37 30 69
2018 Female gender 9 28 39 16 6 0 1 23 38 244
2017 Male gender 7 24 31 26 10 0 2 37 31 79
2017 Female gender 12 19 41 19 8 1 1 27 31 282
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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 39 26 15 9 10 0 1 40 60 69
2018 Female gender 31 28 20 9 11 0 1 31 69 250
2017 Male gender 38 30 14 7 8 2 1 40 60 79
2017 Female gender 31 23 21 11 11 2 2 33 67 282

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 36 41
2018 Female gender 25 174
2017 Male gender 28 46
2017 Female gender 22 181

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 24 41
2018 Female gender 35 174
2017 Male gender 37 46
2017 Female gender 29 181

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 32 41
2018 Female gender 27 174
2017 Male gender 18 46
2017 Female gender 21 181

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 30 41
2018 Female gender 40 174
2017 Male gender 33 46
2017 Female gender 46 181

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 0 41
2018 Female gender 9 174
2017 Male gender 0 46
2017 Female gender 7 181

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 30 41
2018 Female gender 32 174

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 27 41
2018 Female gender 36 174
2017 Male gender 35 46
2017 Female gender 41 181

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 7 53 9 15 6 10 39
2018 Female gender 6 43 23 10 1 18 156
2017 Male gender 10 58 18 11 2 2 44
2017 Female gender 7 47 23 9 4 10 172

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 69 41
2018 Female gender 37 63 171

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 56 9 6 16 9 0 4 68 26 69
2018 Female gender 36 18 16 11 11 0 8 59 24 250

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 23 26 12 13 16 0 10 54 32 41
2018 Female gender 20 29 16 16 11 1 7 53 30 172
2017 Male gender 31 19 15 4 11 3 17 62 19 46
2017 Female gender 20 26 15 14 16 2 8 51 33 180

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 2 7 17 29 37 3 4 10 71 41
2018 Female gender 2 10 12 22 40 6 8 14 72 171
2017 Male gender 6 5 16 7 38 6 22 15 62 46
2017 Female gender 2 8 14 15 45 3 13 12 71 182
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