2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 77. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 43 4 4 4 0 0 87 8 120
2018 Term 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 43 9 1 5 0 0 85 7 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 33 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 151
2014 Term 70 14 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 29 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 37 8 3 2 0 1 87 6 144
2008 Term 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 36 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 119
2018 Term 62 26 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 124

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 31 7 1 2 0 0 91 3 119
2018 Term 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 33 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 23 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 151
2014 Term 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 23 6 1 0 1 0 92 1 153

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 7 4 2 1 0 86 6 119
2018 Term 82 8 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 37 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 29 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 151
2014 Term 86 0 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 32 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 39 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 144
2008 Term 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 13 4 2 1 0 81 6 119
2018 Term 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 28 17 3 5 1 0 75 8 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 26 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 151
2014 Term 80 6 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 25 13 3 1 1 0 83 4 153

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 34 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 119
2018 Term 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 31 14 5 5 1 0 75 10 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 27 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 151
2014 Term 69 17 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 10 5 1 1 0 84 7 152
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 8 143
2008 Term 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 24 12 9 4 3 0 74 14 119
2018 Term 84 0 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 26 14 6 10 3 0 69 16 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 15 14 9 1 3 1 75 11 151
2014 Term 63 17 5 6 8 0 0 81 14 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 20 11 9 5 3 0 74 15 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 27 10 12 6 7 1 70 19 143
2008 Term 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 29 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 119
2018 Term 64 16 11 0 0 9 0 88 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 31 13 1 3 1 0 83 5 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 25 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 151
2014 Term 67 19 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 21 6 5 3 2 1 86 8 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 10 4 1 2 1 85 5 143
2008 Term 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 36 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 120
2018 Term 75 16 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 35 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 32 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 151
2014 Term 47 39 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 30 5 5 4 1 1 85 10 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 143
2008 Term 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 27 8 3 1 0 0 89 3 120
2018 Term 75 0 16 0 0 9 0 82 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 25 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 19 7 5 4 1 0 84 8 151
2014 Term 55 39 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 15 3 3 3 0 78 6 120
2018 Term 84 9 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 37 15 9 4 4 0 71 14 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 8 6 4 3 0 81 11 151
2014 Term 66 5 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 39 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 152

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 41 15 9 2 3 1 73 12 119
2018 Term 74 19 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 38 18 14 8 1 0 60 23 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 10 10 3 2 0 77 13 151
2014 Term 57 23 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 39 12 8 3 1 0 76 12 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 33 13 13 7 1 0 67 20 143
2008 Term 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 34 28 14 1 4 1 54 16 119
2018 Term 65 0 19 7 0 9 0 71 8 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 39 16 22 7 5 0 53 31 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 12 12 3 4 0 71 16 151
2014 Term 40 29 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 49 13 8 3 4 0 75 12 152
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 40 18 12 7 4 0 61 20 143
2008 Term 60 10 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 38 20 16 5 3 1 57 21 120
2018 Term 54 17 9 11 0 9 0 78 12 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 38 17 22 7 2 0 53 30 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 43 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 151
2014 Term 35 25 28 12 0 0 0 60 12 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 48 10 13 5 1 0 72 18 152
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 44 9 19 4 1 0 67 23 143
2008 Term 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 9 9 6 1 0 76 14 120
2018 Term 84 7 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 41 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 32 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 151
2014 Term 53 19 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 39 8 6 5 1 1 81 11 153

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 39 11 14 2 0 0 74 16 120
2018 Term 56 28 0 7 0 9 0 92 8 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 42 10 9 5 0 1 76 14 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 21 15 16 10 17 2 48 33 118
2018 Term 45 9 0 7 11 28 0 75 25 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 27 22 19 10 13 2 40 34 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 22 16 20 6 13 3 51 31 151
2014 Term 31 26 6 18 8 11 0 64 29 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 36 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 120
2018 Term 65 7 9 0 0 19 0 89 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 21 10 8 4 1 0 77 12 151
2014 Term 67 11 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 32 5 8 2 1 0 84 10 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 27 11 7 1 1 0 81 8 143
2008 Term 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 42 20 5 5 0 11 67 11 39
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 42 4 9 5 0 4 81 15 47

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 41 6 12 1 1 1 80 14 119
2018 Term 65 28 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 41 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 34 7 5 3 1 1 86 8 151
2014 Term 44 37 11 0 8 0 0 81 8 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 8 7 1 1 2 84 8 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 40 8 13 3 1 2 75 17 144
2008 Term 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 32 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 120
2018 Term 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 33 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 28 4 3 1 1 0 91 5 151
2014 Term 67 19 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 29 6 3 1 1 0 90 5 152
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 36 5 4 1 0 0 90 6 144
2008 Term 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 32 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 118
2018 Term 65 17 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 33 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 25 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 151
2014 Term 72 14 0 6 8 0 0 86 14 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 25 3 5 0 1 0 91 5 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 34 3 6 1 0 0 90 8 144
2008 Term 70 10 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 32 16 14 6 3 1 62 21 119
2018 Term 68 9 9 7 0 7 0 83 8 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 42 15 12 5 1 0 68 17 123
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 36 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 151
2014 Term 43 37 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 14 8 3 1 1 75 11 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 40 8 15 8 1 1 68 23 144
2008 Term 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 15 18 31 11 5 4 34 46 119
2018 Term 46 9 16 0 11 9 9 67 14 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 31 20 17 16 5 2 43 35 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 22 17 21 17 4 0 42 41 151
2014 Term 20 17 20 29 8 0 5 40 39 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 19 18 22 17 1 4 40 41 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 15 26 22 4 3 32 51 144
2008 Term 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 37 4 7 4 1 0 85 11 119
2018 Term 72 0 10 0 8 10 0 80 9 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 40 11 7 5 0 0 77 11 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 13 4 5 1 0 78 9 151
2014 Term 41 36 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 8 6 3 1 1 83 9 152

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 118
2018 Term 74 18 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 44 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 26 12 5 4 1 0 78 10 151
2014 Term 47 23 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 41 9 8 2 1 0 81 10 118
2018 Term 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 44 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 36 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 150
2014 Term 63 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 30 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 152

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 39 13 7 3 3 0 76 10 120
2018 Term 42 31 10 8 0 10 0 80 9 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 41 15 11 4 2 0 69 16 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 24 5 9 1 1 1 85 10 120
2018 Term 71 0 20 0 0 9 0 78 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 12 7 1 0 1 80 7 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 23 4 5 3 1 0 88 8 151
2014 Term 58 28 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 28 3 8 1 1 0 88 9 152

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 37 14 8 6 0 1 71 15 119
2018 Term 53 9 18 11 0 9 0 68 12 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 38 16 8 7 1 0 69 15 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 30 14 5 4 1 1 76 10 151
2014 Term 46 37 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 27 22 10 5 1 0 63 15 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 31 24 14 5 0 1 57 19 144
2008 Term 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 39 45 120
2018 Term 18 65 17 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 43 30 123
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 48 36 150
2014 Term 11 34 55 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 45 32 153

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 12 53 0 0 13 33
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 20 49 4 9999 0 24
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 9 56 3 9999 14 34
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 29 7 2 2 1 0 90 3 119
2018 Term 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 151
2014 Term 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 30 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 31 3 4 1 1 0 92 5 144
2008 Term 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 43 13 9 2 1 0 76 11 120
2018 Term 45 46 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 48 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 31 12 0 1 0 0 86 1 151
2014 Term 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 41 6 10 2 1 0 82 12 152

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 28 27 22 13 1 2 36 37 120
2018 Term 11 9 25 20 26 9 0 51 22 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 28 34 11 9 1 2 21 44 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 15 38 25 17 1 2 43 18 149
2014 Term 0 20 29 25 26 0 0 51 20 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 19 29 28 13 1 4 43 26 152
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 29 41 17 6 0 2 23 36 143
2008 Term 0 10 20 20 30 0 20 63 13 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 19 30 27 18 2 1 46 23 120
2018 Term 0 11 35 20 25 9 0 49 12 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 13 29 27 16 1 4 45 24 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 5 19 36 29 2 5 71 9 150
2014 Term 5 12 29 19 34 0 0 53 17 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 9 22 36 21 3 4 61 15 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 14 36 27 13 2 6 44 17 144
2008 Term 0 0 20 10 50 0 20 75 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 12 34 33 17 3 0 51 14 119
2018 Term 7 18 0 30 36 9 0 73 27 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 16 33 29 12 1 2 42 23 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 16 26 24 25 0 3 50 23 151
2014 Term 6 5 29 34 26 0 0 60 11 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 11 31 26 17 1 3 45 22 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 20 31 18 8 0 4 28 40 143
2008 Term 0 10 30 10 30 0 20 50 13 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 8 26 33 28 3 0 62 11 119
2018 Term 0 0 11 38 33 9 9 86 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 10 33 29 21 1 2 52 14 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 1 8 27 42 19 1 2 63 9 149
2014 Term 0 0 11 46 44 0 0 89 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 9 28 33 22 1 1 56 15 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 18 30 32 10 0 2 43 26 144
2008 Term 0 10 10 10 60 0 10 78 11 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 22 28 18 12 1 1 31 41 119
2018 Term 11 0 0 48 32 9 0 88 12 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 27 26 13 13 0 2 27 47 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 17 32 25 15 1 3 42 25 151
2014 Term 0 32 23 11 34 0 0 45 32 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 24 24 23 13 1 3 37 38 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 30 24 21 7 1 3 29 46 143
2008 Term 10 0 20 10 50 0 10 67 11 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 13 26 34 18 3 1 55 18 120
2018 Term 0 0 30 29 32 9 0 67 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 16 22 34 19 1 5 56 20 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 6 18 35 32 3 4 72 9 151
2014 Term 0 14 17 17 52 0 0 69 14 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 13 20 32 23 3 4 60 19 153
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 22 34 27 10 3 1 38 27 143
2008 Term 20 0 20 0 40 10 10 50 25 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 12 38 24 20 2 1 45 16 120
2018 Term 0 17 18 29 27 9 0 62 19 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 17 33 27 16 1 2 44 22 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 8 35 32 17 0 2 50 14 151
2014 Term 5 20 5 19 50 0 0 69 26 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 25 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 118
2018 Term 66 18 0 7 0 9 0 92 8 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 32 11 9 4 1 0 76 13 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 25 3 8 3 1 1 85 12 151
2014 Term 47 34 5 6 8 0 0 81 14 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 27 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 120
2018 Term 75 9 7 0 0 9 0 92 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 45 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 35 3 5 1 0 0 92 5 151
2014 Term 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 35 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 120
2018 Term 75 9 0 7 0 9 0 92 8 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 26 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 118
2018 Term 77 9 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 30 5 5 1 2 0 89 6 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 22 4 1 1 1 0 94 2 151
2014 Term 86 6 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 24 8 4 1 1 2 87 5 119
2018 Term 57 27 0 7 0 9 0 92 8 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 33 5 3 1 1 0 90 5 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 25 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 151
2014 Term 92 0 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 31 5 3 0 2 0 92 3 152

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 24 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 119
2018 Term 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 33 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 24 4 2 1 1 0 92 4 151
2014 Term 75 11 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 32 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 151
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 34 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 142
2008 Term 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 25 14 11 6 7 4 64 20 119
2018 Term 38 16 18 0 0 28 0 75 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 27 18 16 6 8 1 57 24 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 27 12 6 8 4 3 72 15 151
2014 Term 54 18 8 6 8 0 5 76 15 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 32 16 9 2 2 3 72 11 119
2018 Term 66 9 0 9 7 9 0 82 18 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 12 10 2 2 1 74 13 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 26 8 3 1 2 1 88 4 151
2014 Term 64 11 14 5 0 5 0 79 6 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 30 7 9 3 2 1 80 13 152
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 34 6 12 4 3 1 78 17 144
2008 Term 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 43 17 4 1 2 0 77 5 117
2018 Term 75 9 7 0 0 9 0 92 0 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 25 22 9 4 10 3 60 15 120
2018 Term 38 16 9 0 11 16 10 73 15 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 24 24 10 6 14 3 51 20 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 31 11 11 9 8 2 65 23 151
2014 Term 40 11 6 25 0 5 11 62 30 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 23 19 11 6 8 4 60 19 153

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 118
2018 Term 0 100 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 17 12 3 4 33 8 67 12 120
2018 Term 49 9 0 0 0 33 9 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 28 13 6 3 23 5 68 13 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 15 9 5 5 24 4 72 15 151
2014 Term 39 12 8 6 6 17 12 72 17 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 27 14 4 2 7 0 79 6 120
2018 Term 49 18 10 0 0 23 0 87 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 9 4 3 7 0 82 8 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 28 8 3 4 3 0 84 8 151
2014 Term 80 6 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 28 8 1 1 3 0 90 2 152

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 120

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 11 15 3 1 29 6 71 6 120
2018 Term 49 16 7 0 0 19 9 90 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 19 15 2 1 23 8 74 4 125
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 18 9 3 3 20 5 79 9 151
2014 Term 69 0 14 6 0 5 6 78 7 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 30 8 3 0 3 0 88 3 120
2018 Term 58 9 17 0 0 7 9 80 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 26 5 3 1 3 2 89 5 124
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 22 7 4 1 2 0 88 5 151
2014 Term 86 6 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 16
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 19 2 1 0 2 0 97 1 153
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 19 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 120
2018 Term 84 0 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 19 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 124

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 40 4 4 1 0 0 91 4 119
2018 Term 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 45 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 124

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 33 17 8 3 2 0 71 12 120
2018 Term 75 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 42 16 12 4 0 0 67 16 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 27 19 14 9 0 1 58 23 119
2018 Term 43 20 18 10 9 0 0 63 19 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 22 18 15 17 1 1 50 32 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 26 22 19 15 0 0 43 34 119
2018 Term 53 18 9 0 20 0 0 71 20 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 34 21 20 14 1 0 44 35 124

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 32 15 13 6 0 3 65 19 118
2018 Term 53 27 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 32 23 17 3 1 1 56 20 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 25 19 22 17 0 1 41 40 118
2018 Term 43 18 19 9 11 0 0 61 20 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 19 31 26 14 1 0 29 41 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 23 11 6 3 0 6 79 9 118
2018 Term 44 18 9 0 20 0 9 68 22 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 27 15 7 2 1 9 72 11 124

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 23 15 15 7 0 3 62 23 118
2018 Term 44 27 9 0 20 0 0 71 20 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 25 9 4 1 2 61 13 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 35 19 10 1 1 0 70 11 118
2018 Term 47 46 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 32 23 12 5 1 2 59 17 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 26 15 4 0 0 55 19 118
2018 Term 53 27 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 29 23 17 11 0 0 49 27 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 17 8 3 0 0 71 12 118
2018 Term 48 34 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 31 20 10 10 0 1 60 20 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 16 12 3 0 0 69 15 117
2018 Term 46 25 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 27 23 8 3 1 1 66 11 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 24 5 2 1 0 1 92 2 117
2018 Term 40 20 11 22 8 0 0 59 30 10
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 24 11 1 0 1 1 88 1 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 10 2 2 0 0 5 96 3 118
2018 Term 72 10 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 7 7 2 0 0 4 91 2 117
2018 Term 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 11 6 1 1 0 3 91 2 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 30 6 4 2 0 1 87 7 118
2018 Term 82 7 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 33 13 4 1 0 1 82 5 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 18 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 120
2018 Term 82 0 7 0 11 0 0 82 11 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 19 4 2 2 1 2 91 5 124

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 14 4 2 1 1 25 90 4 118
2018 Term 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 16 3 1 0 0 24 94 2 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 23 9 2 3 0 2 86 4 118
2018 Term 63 19 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 24 7 5 0 0 4 88 5 124

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 87 7 2 1 1 1 2 97 2 118
2018 Term 38 16 10 16 20 0 0 54 36 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 8 5 1 0 0 4 94 1 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 31 23 3 1 1 0 73 4 120
2018 Term 41 28 20 0 11 0 0 69 11 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 14 4 0 0 3 81 5 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 37 27 15 7 1 0 51 22 120
2018 Term 30 41 9 20 0 0 0 71 20 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 32 38 19 5 1 0 36 25 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 20 35 23 10 1 0 34 31 120
2018 Term 11 0 50 19 20 0 0 39 11 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 26 35 26 6 0 0 32 33 125
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 34 21 10 3 0 0 31 69 120
2018 Term 18 9 34 20 10 0 9 20 80 11
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 28 22 9 5 6 0 33 67 125

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 79

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 79

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 79

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 79

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 79

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 83

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 79

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 52 22 5 3 7 82
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 52 26 7 5 7 78

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 83

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 18 14 8 10 0 7 65 19 119
2018 Term 43 9 11 18 0 0 19 64 22 11

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 23 15 14 10 2 3 59 25 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 23 7 21 22 1 10 43 49 79

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 10 7 9 16 6 42 38 49 83
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 5 8 9 21 4 46 23 60 79
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