2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 39 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 418
2014 Aboriginal 19 32 19 0 29 0 0 51 29 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 45 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 407
2011 Aboriginal 35 41 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 15 8 6 0 0 72 13 397
2008 Aboriginal 53 20 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 46 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 246

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 28 10 0 0 0 62 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 419

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 418
2014 Aboriginal 62 25 0 6 6 0 0 87 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 29 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 407
2011 Aboriginal 83 11 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 36 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 398

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
2017 Aboriginal 44 37 0 0 10 9 0 89 11 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 418
2014 Aboriginal 23 39 25 6 6 0 0 62 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 408
2011 Aboriginal 39 39 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 398
2008 Aboriginal 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 53 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 50 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 417
2014 Aboriginal 0 26 29 32 13 0 0 26 45 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 15 9 5 1 0 71 13 407
2011 Aboriginal 17 28 17 11 28 0 0 44 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 18 10 5 1 0 66 16 395

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
2017 Aboriginal 41 40 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 417
2014 Aboriginal 0 36 19 38 6 0 0 36 44 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 11 11 3 1 0 74 14 406
2011 Aboriginal 11 39 11 28 11 0 0 50 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 399
2008 Aboriginal 20 53 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 18 12 6 0 0 64 18 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 19 28 21 10 0 0 41 31 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 23 20 10 5 4 1 63 17 418
2014 Aboriginal 10 13 26 25 19 6 0 25 47 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 17 12 12 5 1 57 25 407
2011 Aboriginal 22 11 11 33 22 0 0 33 56 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 24 19 14 12 3 1 54 26 399
2008 Aboriginal 40 20 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 18 18 11 3 0 51 31 247
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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
2017 Aboriginal 43 28 0 20 0 9 0 78 22 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 10 5 2 0 1 83 6 419
2014 Aboriginal 17 39 13 25 6 0 0 56 31 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 9 5 4 3 1 81 9 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 33 22 0 28 0 0 50 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 12 6 7 2 1 75 13 400
2008 Aboriginal 67 7 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 16 10 8 2 1 65 18 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 43 37 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 81 11 418
2014 Aboriginal 23 32 13 18 13 0 0 56 31 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 33 17 11 22 0 0 50 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 8 10 8 1 1 75 17 400
2008 Aboriginal 60 7 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 14 16 9 1 0 61 25 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 43 18 10 19 10 0 0 61 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 415
2014 Aboriginal 23 38 13 12 13 0 0 62 25 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 33 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 407

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
2017 Aboriginal 31 29 19 9 12 0 0 60 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 14 9 4 4 0 72 14 419
2014 Aboriginal 26 30 13 19 13 0 0 55 32 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 15 11 6 4 0 67 17 406
2011 Aboriginal 6 33 28 11 17 6 0 41 29 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 15 11 6 5 1 65 18 399

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
2017 Aboriginal 31 29 19 9 12 0 0 60 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 16 9 4 1 0 70 14 419
2014 Aboriginal 10 45 7 32 6 0 0 55 38 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 17 8 7 2 0 67 15 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 17 28 17 22 6 0 29 41 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 16 11 7 1 1 66 18 398
2008 Aboriginal 40 20 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 10 9 3 0 64 20 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 9 30 30 0 9 0 34 33 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 40 18 12 7 5 0 60 21 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 43 13 12 32 0 0 43 44 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 36 21 15 7 4 0 55 23 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 11 39 22 17 0 0 22 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 41 19 14 6 4 0 59 21 399
2008 Aboriginal 20 33 13 33 0 0 0 53 33 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 17 18 8 4 0 55 27 246

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 16 16 6 3 1 61 23 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 13 19 44 23 0 0 13 67 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 35 18 19 9 3 0 53 28 406
2011 Aboriginal 6 17 22 22 33 0 0 22 56 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 36 19 19 9 2 0 52 28 399
2008 Aboriginal 27 20 13 33 7 0 0 47 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 18 24 13 2 0 43 39 245
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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
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 19 10 9 0 0 62 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 419
2014 Aboriginal 7 26 7 44 17 0 0 33 61 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 6 11 33 0 0 50 44 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 43 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 398

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
2017 Aboriginal 13 56 10 21 0 0 0 69 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 417

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 41 10 0 9 40 0 68 15 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 23 16 14 9 17 4 52 29 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 13 19 42 19 7 0 14 65 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 23 18 16 11 14 2 45 33 408

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
2017 Aboriginal 43 18 19 20 0 0 0 61 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 419
2014 Aboriginal 17 33 25 6 19 0 0 49 26 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 11 10 4 1 1 75 14 408
2011 Aboriginal 28 28 11 11 22 0 0 56 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 7 9 7 0 1 78 15 399
2008 Aboriginal 47 20 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 247

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 16 10 4 3 10 66 16 146
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 34 17 7 4 4 8 68 13 137

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 78 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 418
2014 Aboriginal 19 45 22 0 13 0 0 65 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 56 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 10 6 3 0 2 81 9 398
2008 Aboriginal 33 27 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 21 13 7 1 0 58 21 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 37 12 19 0 0 0 69 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 419
2014 Aboriginal 30 51 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 45 10 8 3 0 0 78 11 407
2011 Aboriginal 39 33 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 397
2008 Aboriginal 27 33 27 0 13 0 0 60 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 37 44 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 419
2014 Aboriginal 30 38 13 13 7 0 0 68 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 9 8 3 0 0 80 12 407
2011 Aboriginal 44 28 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 398
2008 Aboriginal 60 20 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 43 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 19 29 9 0 9 0 58 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 9 6 3 4 0 81 10 417
2014 Aboriginal 30 19 13 32 0 7 0 52 34 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 9 7 7 3 2 77 14 408
2011 Aboriginal 11 22 33 22 11 0 0 33 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 12 8 5 1 2 75 13 398
2008 Aboriginal 7 40 27 20 7 0 0 47 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 20 19 15 1 0 45 34 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 10 10 39 19 0 0 32 58 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 12 15 14 3 4 55 32 419
2014 Aboriginal 7 17 13 32 32 0 0 23 64 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 15 16 23 4 3 42 42 408
2011 Aboriginal 0 24 12 6 59 0 0 24 65 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 17 21 25 2 4 33 49 399
2008 Aboriginal 7 27 27 0 40 0 0 33 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 13 19 26 1 2 39 47 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 37 12 10 10 0 0 68 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 33 7 31 29 0 0 33 61 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 33 11 22 11 0 0 56 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 11 8 6 0 1 75 13 396

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 19 18 19 10 0 0 53 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 416
2014 Aboriginal 0 39 19 28 13 0 0 39 41 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 408

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
2017 Aboriginal 44 28 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 418
2014 Aboriginal 7 33 7 31 23 0 0 39 54 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 39 22 17 0 0 0 61 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 400

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 19 18 19 10 12 0 47 33 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 43 19 5 4 2 1 71 9 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 50 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 11 7 3 1 0 79 11 418
2014 Aboriginal 7 25 20 19 30 0 0 32 48 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 6 3 2 2 77 10 407
2011 Aboriginal 22 33 17 11 17 0 0 56 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 12 6 2 0 1 80 8 397

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
2017 Aboriginal 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 419
2014 Aboriginal 30 26 26 12 7 0 0 56 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 408
2011 Aboriginal 47 41 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 398
2008 Aboriginal 13 53 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 16 10 3 0 0 72 13 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 37 42 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 36 419
2014 Aboriginal 55 19 26 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 33 408
2011 Aboriginal 39 22 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 26 36 397

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 43 3 16 9 118
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 54 3 9999 13 150
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 13 62 6 9999 11 151
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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
2017 Aboriginal 29 41 9 12 9 0 0 70 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 419
2014 Aboriginal 36 39 0 12 6 6 0 81 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 408
2011 Aboriginal 39 33 6 0 22 0 0 72 22 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 400
2008 Aboriginal 53 27 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 34 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 246

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 47 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 68 7 25 0 0 0 68 25 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 48 11 7 2 1 0 80 10 408
2011 Aboriginal 11 50 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 48 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 400

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
2017 Aboriginal 9 9 63 9 9 0 0 18 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 22 41 17 10 0 5 28 29 418
2014 Aboriginal 29 32 26 7 7 0 0 13 61 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 27 39 17 6 1 1 24 36 407
2011 Aboriginal 17 22 44 17 0 0 0 17 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 40 17 7 0 4 25 33 399
2008 Aboriginal 13 33 27 20 7 0 0 27 47 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 34 13 6 1 2 20 45 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 18 50 32 0 0 0 32 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 28 25 14 3 6 43 27 416
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 13 7 13 7 0 21 65 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 29 22 11 4 3 35 33 405
2011 Aboriginal 17 28 28 22 6 0 0 28 44 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 30 26 12 2 5 41 27 398
2008 Aboriginal 14 29 29 14 7 7 0 23 46 14
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 27 21 10 1 2 32 40 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 12 9 56 23 0 0 0 23 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 38 19 12 1 4 32 28 418
2014 Aboriginal 37 36 7 13 7 0 0 20 74 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 24 33 17 10 2 3 28 37 407
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 22 11 11 6 0 24 53 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 31 22 9 3 5 34 33 398
2008 Aboriginal 7 33 33 13 7 7 0 21 43 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 32 16 9 1 3 26 41 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 9 9 82 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 15 31 29 17 1 3 48 20 414
2014 Aboriginal 19 17 19 33 13 0 0 46 35 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 18 34 27 13 2 1 41 23 406
2011 Aboriginal 0 17 39 28 17 0 0 44 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 14 32 34 13 1 4 49 18 398
2008 Aboriginal 13 7 40 33 7 0 0 40 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 38 28 6 1 2 35 26 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 31 51 0 0 18 62 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 29 22 16 1 6 41 27 417
2014 Aboriginal 42 13 13 19 13 0 0 32 55 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 30 18 10 2 4 30 38 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 28 22 33 6 0 0 39 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 31 21 13 1 5 36 32 398
2008 Aboriginal 7 27 60 0 7 0 0 7 33 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 33 25 9 1 4 35 30 245

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 31 42 9 9 0 9 20 34 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 22 21 12 4 5 36 40 418
2014 Aboriginal 25 13 19 30 13 0 0 43 38 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 27 25 12 6 3 41 30 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 11 33 17 11 0 17 33 27 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 27 27 15 4 7 47 22 396
2008 Aboriginal 13 20 27 20 7 7 7 31 38 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 23 16 10 2 5 28 47 247

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
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 20 37 9 0 0 47 34 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 20 38 20 10 3 4 32 28 418
2014 Aboriginal 25 42 13 13 0 7 0 14 72 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 35 16 13 3 3 31 32 406

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
2017 Aboriginal 71 9 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 31 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 26 20 12 23 0 6 42 37 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 8 9 6 0 0 77 14 407

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
2017 Aboriginal 62 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 36 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 39 31 6 10 0 0 52 17 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 407

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 38 9 10 9 0 0 72 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 14 4 2 3 1 79 7 418
2014 Aboriginal 17 39 26 6 12 0 0 56 18 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 5 2 5 0 80 8 408

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 28 0 0 10 0 69 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 417
2014 Aboriginal 0 62 19 6 12 0 0 62 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 13 5 3 4 0 79 8 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 28 17 22 17 0 0 44 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 14 4 2 2 1 80 6 398

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
2017 Aboriginal 53 28 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 37 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 49 13 19 6 0 0 62 25 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 41 8 3 3 0 0 86 7 408
2011 Aboriginal 11 33 28 17 11 0 0 44 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 3 1 0 82 7 397
2008 Aboriginal 33 27 7 20 7 0 7 64 29 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 245

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 48 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 13 8 5 6 6 71 15 419
2014 Aboriginal 6 26 19 19 23 7 0 35 45 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 11 11 6 4 5 68 19 407

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 15 10 4 4 2 69 15 417
2014 Aboriginal 10 39 13 25 6 6 0 53 34 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 16 11 7 3 2 65 19 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 22 22 28 11 0 0 39 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 13 7 6 3 2 73 14 400
2008 Aboriginal 33 27 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 18 13 8 3 1 61 21 247

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 17 12 11 14 6 51 28 419
2014 Aboriginal 7 13 7 26 41 7 0 21 72 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 19 20 17 15 13 4 39 37 405
2011 Aboriginal 11 17 11 17 33 11 0 31 56 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 19 15 12 13 5 44 33 398

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 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
2017 Aboriginal 25 19 18 0 10 19 9 61 14 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 17 7 2 33 11 54 16 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 13 25 19 7 23 0 34 33 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 20 5 6 29 9 50 18 407

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 32 28 0 0 18 0 66 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 17 7 3 15 3 67 13 418
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 19 19 17 6 0 42 38 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 20 3 6 15 1 65 11 407
2011 Aboriginal 6 29 29 24 12 0 0 35 35 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 14 4 3 5 0 79 7 397

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 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
2017 Aboriginal 25 10 28 0 0 10 28 56 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 16 3 2 37 11 59 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 26 30 12 13 13 7 32 31 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 20 3 2 39 7 53 9 407

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
2017 Aboriginal 34 30 18 0 0 9 9 78 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 14 4 3 19 3 73 9 417
2014 Aboriginal 7 39 19 16 13 6 0 49 30 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 19 3 3 20 2 69 7 406
2011 Aboriginal 22 39 6 22 6 0 6 65 29 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 12 2 1 7 0 83 4 397
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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
2017 Aboriginal 61 19 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 28 9 3 3 0 0 85 7 419

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
2017 Aboriginal 9 44 9 0 19 19 0 65 24 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 35 22 11 5 8 1 58 17 419

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
2017 Aboriginal 30 32 9 19 0 10 0 69 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 43 20 10 6 3 0 63 17 416

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
2017 Aboriginal 51 9 0 31 9 0 0 60 40 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 18 13 12 0 2 56 26 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 18 32 31 10 9 0 0 50 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 25 14 9 0 1 52 23 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 32 32 9 0 9 9 9 77 11 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 23 10 8 0 1 59 18 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 31 32 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 21 15 11 1 2 53 26 417

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
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 0 9 0 0 18 89 11 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 28 12 5 4 0 5 78 9 416

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
2017 Aboriginal 44 28 9 9 9 0 0 72 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 19 10 5 0 1 66 15 419

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
2017 Aboriginal 31 9 31 20 9 0 0 40 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 23 8 5 0 2 63 14 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 40 10 0 28 0 0 62 28 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 28 13 5 0 1 54 18 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 22 30 10 29 9 0 0 52 38 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 416

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
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 20 7 3 1 1 69 11 417

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
2017 Aboriginal 53 9 19 9 0 0 10 69 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 21 8 3 2 0 2 86 6 419

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
2017 Aboriginal 81 9 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 13 5 4 3 1 3 88 7 415

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
2017 Aboriginal 62 29 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 9 3 4 0 2 83 7 417

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
2017 Aboriginal 61 10 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 10 3 5 0 3 82 9 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 14 7 2 2 1 18 87 5 416

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
2017 Aboriginal 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 15 7 1 1 1 6 91 2 415

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
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 10 9 19 0 0 62 28 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 19 11 6 9 0 4 73 16 418

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
2017 Aboriginal 52 20 9 9 0 0 10 80 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 27 10 4 1 1 2 84 5 416

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
2017 Aboriginal 0 31 51 18 0 0 0 31 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 35 35 11 5 0 0 49 16 419

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 17 36 27 15 0 0 42 22 416
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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
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 9 0 9 0 9 58 42 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 23 23 8 6 5 2 35 65 419

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 250

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 250

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 250

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 250

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 250

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 250

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 56 18 11 3 7 248

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 11 14 9 2 9 63 25 253

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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 14 12 21 2 27 34 47 254
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