2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 86. What is your gender?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 40 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 41
2018 Female gender 45 42 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 95
2017 Male gender 46 44 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 38
2017 Female gender 46 35 9 5 4 0 0 81 10 96
2014 Male gender 55 35 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 57
2014 Female gender 55 30 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 118
2011 Male gender 63 27 2 4 4 0 0 90 8 53
2011 Female gender 57 27 10 3 3 1 0 85 5 115
2008 Male gender 51 38 4 2 4 0 2 91 6 55
2008 Female gender 49 36 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 105

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 32 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 41
2018 Female gender 44 36 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 93
2017 Male gender 45 33 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 38
2017 Female gender 45 32 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 95

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 34 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 41
2018 Female gender 62 28 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 93
2017 Male gender 57 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 38
2017 Female gender 60 26 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 96
2014 Male gender 71 27 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 57
2014 Female gender 70 19 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 118
2011 Male gender 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 53
2011 Female gender 69 22 6 3 0 1 0 91 3 115

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 36 7 0 2 3 0 91 2 41
2018 Female gender 57 29 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 93
2017 Male gender 52 31 10 3 5 0 0 82 7 38
2017 Female gender 51 33 6 4 3 2 0 86 7 95
2014 Male gender 55 36 2 4 4 0 0 91 8 57
2014 Female gender 66 20 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 118
2011 Male gender 61 29 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 53
2011 Female gender 57 31 7 3 1 1 0 89 3 115
2008 Male gender 55 36 4 2 4 0 0 91 5 55
2008 Female gender 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 105

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 17 17 5 0 0 0 79 5 41
2018 Female gender 55 30 9 3 2 1 0 86 6 94
2017 Male gender 41 27 21 5 5 3 0 69 10 38
2017 Female gender 54 25 14 3 4 0 0 79 7 96
2014 Male gender 55 29 11 3 2 0 0 83 5 57
2014 Female gender 68 21 5 5 0 1 0 90 5 118
2011 Male gender 58 30 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 53
2011 Female gender 63 21 12 3 0 2 0 85 3 115

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 27 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 41
2018 Female gender 54 33 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 94
2017 Male gender 50 23 16 5 5 3 0 74 10 38
2017 Female gender 51 28 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 96
2014 Male gender 50 32 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 57
2014 Female gender 67 22 4 6 0 1 0 89 6 118
2011 Male gender 62 24 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 52
2011 Female gender 59 26 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 115
2008 Male gender 46 39 6 4 4 2 0 87 8 54
2008 Female gender 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 105

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 15 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 41
2018 Female gender 48 24 12 9 3 4 0 75 13 94
2017 Male gender 47 23 5 7 10 7 0 75 19 38
2017 Female gender 46 20 17 8 8 1 0 66 16 96
2014 Male gender 46 19 16 9 4 4 2 69 14 57
2014 Female gender 64 13 11 9 2 2 0 78 10 118
2011 Male gender 51 25 13 4 8 0 0 76 11 53
2011 Female gender 56 18 9 10 3 3 1 76 14 115
2008 Male gender 41 33 7 4 6 7 2 82 10 54
2008 Female gender 39 24 10 14 5 8 0 68 21 105
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 60 32 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 40
2018 Female gender 61 26 9 1 1 1 1 89 2 95
2017 Male gender 58 26 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 38
2017 Female gender 51 29 11 2 3 1 4 84 5 96
2014 Male gender 60 22 9 7 0 0 2 83 7 57
2014 Female gender 57 26 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 118
2011 Male gender 65 18 4 5 4 2 2 88 9 53
2011 Female gender 62 23 6 3 3 2 1 87 6 115
2008 Male gender 69 15 6 4 2 2 4 88 6 54
2008 Female gender 51 30 10 4 0 3 1 85 4 105

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 39 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 41
2018 Female gender 57 31 4 5 1 1 1 89 7 95
2017 Male gender 50 36 2 5 7 0 0 86 12 38
2017 Female gender 48 32 9 6 3 1 2 82 9 95
2014 Male gender 56 30 9 2 2 0 2 88 4 57
2014 Female gender 52 33 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 118
2011 Male gender 60 22 4 4 8 0 2 84 12 53
2011 Female gender 54 30 7 4 3 1 1 85 7 115
2008 Male gender 59 26 4 6 4 2 0 87 9 54
2008 Female gender 52 33 10 3 1 0 1 87 4 105

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2018 Female gender 63 24 7 3 1 1 1 88 4 95
2017 Male gender 66 17 12 0 5 0 0 83 5 38
2017 Female gender 57 22 12 5 3 0 2 80 7 95
2014 Male gender 58 27 5 7 0 0 2 87 7 57
2014 Female gender 64 18 7 4 4 2 0 84 9 118

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 29 17 2 0 2 0 80 2 41
2018 Female gender 51 27 13 3 3 3 0 80 7 95
2017 Male gender 31 31 14 18 2 5 0 64 21 38
2017 Female gender 38 36 15 4 4 3 0 77 8 96
2014 Male gender 39 38 7 5 6 4 0 81 12 57
2014 Female gender 51 28 10 5 4 2 0 81 9 118
2011 Male gender 38 45 9 4 2 2 0 85 5 53
2011 Female gender 46 35 10 4 2 3 0 83 6 114

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 38 13 7 0 5 0 79 7 40
2018 Female gender 32 39 14 9 3 2 1 73 12 95
2017 Male gender 25 35 10 20 7 3 0 62 28 38
2017 Female gender 30 35 17 11 7 0 0 64 19 96
2014 Male gender 37 35 9 12 4 2 0 74 17 57
2014 Female gender 49 31 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 118
2011 Male gender 47 36 7 9 2 0 0 83 11 53
2011 Female gender 42 35 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 115
2008 Male gender 37 41 6 9 7 0 0 78 17 54
2008 Female gender 36 27 14 13 8 2 0 64 21 105

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 27 20 15 0 3 2 64 16 40
2018 Female gender 18 33 29 13 1 5 0 54 14 95
2017 Male gender 25 31 9 22 10 3 0 57 33 38
2017 Female gender 15 37 14 22 5 7 0 56 29 96
2014 Male gender 25 42 15 10 2 6 0 72 13 57
2014 Female gender 37 34 12 11 3 2 0 73 15 118
2011 Male gender 24 47 10 11 2 6 0 75 14 53
2011 Female gender 24 50 12 5 4 5 0 78 9 114
2008 Male gender 19 39 20 11 6 6 0 61 18 54
2008 Female gender 22 39 15 12 7 5 0 64 20 105

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 37 9 15 5 3 2 70 21 41
2018 Female gender 19 36 23 15 4 3 0 56 20 95
2017 Male gender 23 34 15 24 5 0 0 56 29 38
2017 Female gender 20 37 16 17 7 3 0 59 25 96
2014 Male gender 32 43 17 5 4 0 0 75 9 57
2014 Female gender 35 40 12 8 4 2 0 76 11 118
2011 Male gender 28 51 4 11 7 0 0 79 18 53
2011 Female gender 23 48 11 12 3 3 0 74 15 114
2008 Male gender 31 41 6 15 6 2 0 74 21 54
2008 Female gender 24 43 10 19 4 1 0 67 23 105
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 30 7 2 2 2 0 88 5 41
2018 Female gender 42 32 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 95
2017 Male gender 46 36 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 38
2017 Female gender 40 38 11 7 3 0 2 80 9 96
2014 Male gender 39 45 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 57
2014 Female gender 52 23 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 118
2011 Male gender 45 32 10 4 10 0 0 77 14 53
2011 Female gender 42 40 8 6 2 1 1 84 8 115

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 38 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 41
2018 Female gender 35 39 10 13 1 1 0 75 15 95
2017 Male gender 28 48 14 3 6 0 2 77 9 38
2017 Female gender 41 37 7 8 5 0 2 79 13 96

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 24 17 10 9 15 0 58 22 40
2018 Female gender 18 20 12 17 11 20 3 48 36 94
2017 Male gender 17 25 23 21 6 7 2 46 29 38
2017 Female gender 8 29 21 17 10 14 2 43 32 96
2014 Male gender 34 22 15 16 6 7 0 60 24 57
2014 Female gender 19 21 14 21 6 15 4 50 33 118

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 33 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 41
2018 Female gender 53 33 4 4 3 2 1 88 7 95
2017 Male gender 46 41 5 2 5 0 0 88 7 38
2017 Female gender 47 34 10 3 4 0 2 82 8 96
2014 Male gender 54 26 15 4 0 0 2 81 4 57
2014 Female gender 57 17 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 118
2011 Male gender 51 37 0 8 2 0 2 90 10 53
2011 Female gender 52 30 8 6 2 1 1 84 8 115
2008 Male gender 63 19 7 7 2 2 0 83 9 54
2008 Female gender 50 30 12 6 0 1 1 82 6 105

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 14 25 20 0 0 15 47 24 15
2018 Female gender 46 10 9 10 9 5 11 66 22 21
2017 Male gender 17 39 18 0 5 0 21 71 7 16
2017 Female gender 18 41 22 9 4 0 5 63 14 22
2014 Male gender 52 34 0 5 5 0 4 90 10 23
2014 Female gender 19 48 8 13 4 0 8 73 19 25

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 39 10 8 2 2 0 80 10 41
2018 Female gender 40 41 4 12 2 0 1 82 14 94
2017 Male gender 42 22 22 9 5 0 0 64 14 38
2017 Female gender 39 43 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 96
2014 Male gender 55 32 7 0 4 0 2 89 4 57
2014 Female gender 47 35 8 7 3 1 0 83 10 118
2011 Male gender 41 42 7 2 4 0 4 87 6 53
2011 Female gender 45 34 9 9 0 1 3 81 10 115
2008 Male gender 42 33 7 7 4 2 5 80 12 55
2008 Female gender 30 41 10 14 3 1 0 72 17 105

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 40 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 41
2018 Female gender 63 27 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 95
2017 Male gender 59 33 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 38
2017 Female gender 54 28 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 96
2014 Male gender 57 32 3 4 2 2 0 90 6 57
2014 Female gender 63 25 6 3 2 1 0 89 4 118
2011 Male gender 58 34 4 5 0 0 0 92 5 53
2011 Female gender 62 24 7 3 2 1 1 88 5 114
2008 Male gender 53 35 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 55
2008 Female gender 56 35 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 105

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 30 3 9 5 0 0 83 14 41
2018 Female gender 59 31 3 6 1 0 0 90 6 93
2017 Male gender 59 36 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 38
2017 Female gender 58 30 7 2 4 0 0 87 6 96
2014 Male gender 63 28 2 5 2 0 0 91 8 57
2014 Female gender 66 24 6 3 1 1 0 91 3 118
2011 Male gender 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 53
2011 Female gender 65 22 4 6 1 1 1 88 7 115
2008 Male gender 60 24 7 4 4 2 0 85 7 55
2008 Female gender 53 36 1 9 1 0 0 90 10 105

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 32 17 12 3 3 0 67 15 41
2018 Female gender 31 29 14 14 6 4 1 63 21 94
2017 Male gender 27 39 14 15 5 0 0 66 20 38
2017 Female gender 31 42 10 9 6 2 0 74 15 94
2014 Male gender 36 42 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 57
2014 Female gender 41 31 13 6 4 5 1 76 10 118
2011 Male gender 41 36 9 6 4 2 2 80 10 53
2011 Female gender 32 40 15 8 2 2 2 74 10 115
2008 Male gender 35 31 11 11 9 2 2 68 21 55
2008 Female gender 27 43 8 14 8 1 0 70 22 105

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 16 25 23 7 3 8 39 33 40
2018 Female gender 20 12 15 30 12 6 4 36 47 95
2017 Male gender 10 26 22 9 16 7 10 44 30 38
2017 Female gender 10 31 17 17 17 4 4 45 37 96
2014 Male gender 24 17 19 15 22 0 2 42 38 57
2014 Female gender 17 22 15 25 14 7 1 42 42 118
2011 Male gender 21 18 19 18 15 0 9 43 36 53
2011 Female gender 21 20 17 19 16 3 5 45 37 115
2008 Male gender 11 18 24 16 22 5 4 32 42 55
2008 Female gender 9 25 12 28 18 4 5 36 50 105

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 38 2 2 5 2 0 90 8 41
2018 Female gender 50 32 5 8 4 1 0 83 12 93
2017 Male gender 43 42 7 0 7 0 0 85 7 38
2017 Female gender 42 34 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 96
2014 Male gender 51 35 5 4 4 2 0 87 8 57
2014 Female gender 42 31 18 4 4 0 0 73 9 118
2011 Male gender 49 39 0 11 2 0 0 87 13 52
2011 Female gender 52 29 11 5 1 1 1 82 6 115

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 35 5 8 2 0 0 85 10 41
2018 Female gender 56 29 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 92
2017 Male gender 33 47 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 38
2017 Female gender 46 40 6 2 5 0 2 88 7 96
2014 Male gender 55 22 5 7 8 2 0 80 15 57
2014 Female gender 50 27 15 6 3 0 0 76 8 118

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 35 12 4 0 2 0 83 5 41
2018 Female gender 43 40 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 92
2017 Male gender 42 39 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 38
2017 Female gender 36 42 15 4 3 0 0 78 6 96
2014 Male gender 49 36 5 5 2 2 0 87 7 57
2014 Female gender 53 35 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 117
2011 Male gender 63 31 0 4 0 2 0 96 4 52
2011 Female gender 51 29 13 4 1 1 2 82 5 115

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 33 10 5 6 2 0 79 11 41
2018 Female gender 33 39 15 7 1 4 0 76 9 94
2017 Male gender 30 36 11 10 8 5 0 69 19 38
2017 Female gender 30 42 13 12 2 1 0 73 14 96

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 24 2 10 2 3 3 85 13 41
2018 Female gender 64 21 7 7 0 1 0 85 7 95
2017 Male gender 58 24 8 8 0 0 2 84 8 37
2017 Female gender 59 21 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 96
2014 Male gender 64 24 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 57
2014 Female gender 63 22 4 7 3 1 0 86 10 118
2011 Male gender 63 28 4 4 0 0 2 93 4 53
2011 Female gender 56 28 3 10 1 2 0 86 11 114

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 38 18 8 2 0 3 71 10 40
2018 Female gender 37 32 14 8 7 1 0 70 15 95
2017 Male gender 38 37 12 5 7 0 0 75 13 38
2017 Female gender 30 41 15 7 4 1 2 73 12 96
2014 Male gender 59 27 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 57
2014 Female gender 41 32 15 5 5 1 1 74 10 118
2011 Male gender 46 34 18 0 2 0 0 80 2 53
2011 Female gender 33 24 23 13 5 1 0 58 19 115
2008 Male gender 36 27 13 15 5 2 2 66 21 55
2008 Female gender 27 31 26 12 4 0 0 58 16 105

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 34 45 41
2018 Female gender 13 46 41 95
2017 Male gender 34 34 31 38
2017 Female gender 28 41 30 95
2014 Male gender 28 35 37 57
2014 Female gender 10 52 38 117
2011 Male gender 29 42 29 53
2011 Female gender 22 46 32 115

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 Male gender 21 0 59 0 12 8 12
2017 Female gender 23 14 36 0 10 17 26
2014 Male gender 34 12 48 7 9999 0 16
2014 Female gender 17 25 51 0 9999 7 12
2011 Male gender 27 6 53 0 9999 14 15
2011 Female gender 8 17 53 4 9999 19 25
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 69 24 3 0 2 2 0 95 2 41
2018 Female gender 59 30 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 93
2017 Male gender 54 27 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 38
2017 Female gender 52 38 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 96
2014 Male gender 59 32 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 57
2014 Female gender 56 33 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 118
2011 Male gender 66 28 2 4 0 0 0 93 4 53
2011 Female gender 62 28 8 1 1 1 0 91 2 115
2008 Male gender 69 24 2 0 4 2 0 94 4 55
2008 Female gender 55 33 5 6 0 1 0 89 6 105

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 43 14 8 0 2 0 78 8 41
2018 Female gender 35 43 11 8 2 1 0 79 11 95
2017 Male gender 40 34 15 8 3 0 0 75 11 38
2017 Female gender 30 48 10 9 3 0 0 79 11 96
2014 Male gender 44 42 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 57
2014 Female gender 63 26 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 118
2011 Male gender 40 39 4 14 2 2 0 80 17 52
2011 Female gender 44 40 6 7 2 1 0 85 9 115

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 12 37 26 15 2 0 42 20 41
2018 Female gender 7 32 23 19 14 1 3 35 41 95
2017 Male gender 21 16 27 25 11 0 0 36 37 38
2017 Female gender 9 32 35 8 9 3 3 18 44 96
2014 Male gender 2 22 33 23 19 0 0 43 24 57
2014 Female gender 3 14 37 27 16 1 2 45 17 116
2011 Male gender 4 17 27 27 18 0 7 49 22 53
2011 Female gender 5 22 30 27 12 3 3 41 28 114
2008 Male gender 5 15 45 22 7 2 4 31 21 55
2008 Female gender 6 33 36 14 8 1 3 23 40 104

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 2 15 24 28 26 2 3 56 18 41
2018 Female gender 4 18 32 25 18 3 0 44 23 95
2017 Male gender 16 7 21 37 20 0 0 57 22 38
2017 Female gender 8 13 28 25 19 1 6 48 23 96
2014 Male gender 4 4 19 46 25 2 0 73 8 57
2014 Female gender 3 8 21 29 32 2 7 66 11 117
2011 Male gender 0 10 16 41 26 2 6 72 10 53
2011 Female gender 4 9 23 32 23 4 4 60 14 115
2008 Male gender 2 9 33 29 16 2 9 51 12 55
2008 Female gender 2 14 33 24 18 4 5 46 18 105

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 7 30 38 23 2 0 62 8 40
2018 Female gender 3 14 32 29 18 4 0 49 17 95
2017 Male gender 5 10 28 28 25 0 4 55 15 38
2017 Female gender 7 17 34 27 11 1 4 40 24 96
2014 Male gender 4 12 22 31 29 0 2 61 16 57
2014 Female gender 7 15 30 22 22 1 2 46 23 118
2011 Male gender 9 7 28 25 24 0 6 53 17 53
2011 Female gender 9 12 35 25 14 3 3 41 22 115
2008 Male gender 11 20 29 22 9 2 7 34 34 55
2008 Female gender 19 18 32 16 9 1 5 27 40 104

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 5 25 36 31 2 0 69 5 40
2018 Female gender 3 8 24 31 29 3 1 63 12 95
2017 Male gender 3 10 32 27 26 0 2 54 13 38
2017 Female gender 3 7 31 30 23 1 5 56 10 96
2014 Male gender 0 6 18 49 24 3 0 76 6 55
2014 Female gender 1 8 29 40 21 0 2 62 9 118
2011 Male gender 5 7 22 24 38 0 4 64 13 53
2011 Female gender 3 9 30 34 18 3 3 55 14 115
2008 Male gender 7 11 27 35 16 2 2 53 19 55
2008 Female gender 7 20 29 29 11 1 4 42 28 105

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 22 18 25 19 0 3 45 36 40
2018 Female gender 18 20 28 19 12 2 0 32 39 95
2017 Male gender 20 26 14 20 20 0 0 40 46 38
2017 Female gender 14 27 27 11 14 2 4 26 45 96
2014 Male gender 7 15 27 29 18 0 3 49 23 57
2014 Female gender 6 19 32 22 17 2 3 40 26 118
2011 Male gender 10 19 27 20 23 0 2 44 29 53
2011 Female gender 11 26 23 22 9 3 6 34 41 115
2008 Male gender 13 16 31 22 11 4 4 35 31 55
2008 Female gender 13 33 20 21 9 1 3 31 48 104

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 3 2 33 31 29 2 0 61 5 41
2018 Female gender 4 15 23 37 16 4 1 56 20 95
2017 Male gender 4 15 12 32 27 2 7 66 21 38
2017 Female gender 7 12 24 29 19 3 6 52 21 95
2014 Male gender 2 4 19 39 31 2 3 74 6 57
2014 Female gender 2 8 18 31 35 3 3 70 11 118
2011 Male gender 2 5 14 33 34 4 8 76 8 53
2011 Female gender 3 17 22 30 18 5 4 53 23 115
2008 Male gender 7 13 28 28 17 6 2 48 22 54
2008 Female gender 3 24 33 25 9 6 1 36 29 105

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 3 9 39 27 20 2 0 48 12 41
2018 Female gender 3 14 36 23 20 3 1 45 18 95
2017 Male gender 0 20 28 26 23 0 4 50 20 38
2017 Female gender 6 14 33 25 18 1 3 45 21 96
2014 Male gender 5 8 30 29 26 0 2 56 13 57
2014 Female gender 6 10 33 32 17 1 2 50 16 118

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 19 9 8 3 0 0 80 10 40
2018 Female gender 51 26 11 9 1 1 0 78 10 94
2017 Male gender 51 22 12 11 5 0 0 73 16 38
2017 Female gender 47 32 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 96
2014 Male gender 54 31 2 7 4 0 2 87 12 57
2014 Female gender 59 23 4 8 4 2 0 83 12 118

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2018 Female gender 64 22 8 3 1 1 0 87 4 95
2017 Male gender 45 47 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 38
2017 Female gender 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 96
2014 Male gender 61 31 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 57
2014 Female gender 57 36 3 4 1 0 0 92 4 118

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2018 Female gender 55 32 4 4 3 1 0 89 7 95

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 32 2 2 0 2 0 95 2 41
2018 Female gender 65 20 6 7 1 0 0 85 8 93
2017 Male gender 52 33 5 6 2 2 0 87 8 38
2017 Female gender 63 26 4 4 3 1 0 90 6 96
2014 Male gender 63 27 5 4 0 0 0 90 4 57
2014 Female gender 76 16 3 2 1 2 0 95 3 118

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 67 23 2 2 0 0 5 95 2 41
2018 Female gender 59 24 9 5 1 2 0 85 6 94
2017 Male gender 53 37 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 37
2017 Female gender 62 28 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 96
2014 Male gender 66 24 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 57
2014 Female gender 71 22 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 118
2011 Male gender 61 33 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 53
2011 Female gender 60 29 5 2 0 3 0 93 2 114

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 74 19 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 41
2018 Female gender 66 24 4 4 1 0 0 90 5 94
2017 Male gender 57 36 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 38
2017 Female gender 65 29 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 96
2014 Male gender 67 20 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 57
2014 Female gender 70 24 3 1 2 1 0 95 3 118
2011 Male gender 60 35 0 4 2 0 0 95 5 52
2011 Female gender 67 26 4 2 0 1 0 94 2 114
2008 Male gender 61 24 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 54
2008 Female gender 56 37 1 5 2 0 0 92 7 104

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 36 10 8 0 7 3 80 9 40
2018 Female gender 33 20 16 11 8 8 4 60 22 95
2017 Male gender 30 19 18 18 7 8 0 54 27 38
2017 Female gender 31 28 17 13 4 5 2 64 18 96
2014 Male gender 43 28 14 6 4 3 2 75 10 57
2014 Female gender 42 25 10 5 10 3 3 72 17 118

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 36 16 9 0 2 3 74 10 41
2018 Female gender 44 27 13 8 4 2 2 74 12 94
2017 Male gender 38 37 10 10 3 3 0 76 14 38
2017 Female gender 45 28 13 10 2 1 1 74 13 96
2014 Male gender 57 29 8 2 0 4 0 90 2 57
2014 Female gender 61 23 9 3 2 2 1 86 5 118
2011 Male gender 44 40 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 52
2011 Female gender 52 26 6 8 3 3 2 81 12 115
2008 Male gender 45 35 4 7 4 5 0 85 12 55
2008 Female gender 41 35 5 12 4 2 1 78 17 105

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 42 17 8 0 2 0 74 8 40
2018 Female gender 42 37 16 2 1 2 0 81 3 92

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 22 27 7 0 12 5 59 9 41
2018 Female gender 28 26 17 9 6 9 5 63 17 95
2017 Male gender 31 20 22 8 5 10 4 60 15 38
2017 Female gender 22 25 22 8 6 14 3 58 16 96
2014 Male gender 27 26 8 18 7 10 3 61 30 57
2014 Female gender 30 30 11 10 8 7 3 67 20 118
2011 Male gender 37 20 11 6 11 10 5 67 20 53
2011 Female gender 30 23 21 11 2 7 6 61 15 115

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
2018 Male gender 26 19 16 3 0 26 10 71 4 41
2018 Female gender 26 15 9 3 5 35 7 70 14 94
2017 Male gender 25 21 14 9 2 23 5 64 16 38
2017 Female gender 22 27 12 4 3 24 8 72 10 96
2014 Male gender 36 17 11 4 5 21 5 73 12 57
2014 Female gender 38 12 8 6 5 25 6 73 16 118

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 36 7 5 0 5 0 87 5 41
2018 Female gender 49 21 16 3 2 9 0 77 5 94
2017 Male gender 41 35 9 5 4 5 0 81 10 38
2017 Female gender 40 38 8 3 2 8 0 86 5 96
2014 Male gender 54 25 8 5 4 4 0 82 9 57
2014 Female gender 58 26 7 3 4 3 0 87 6 118
2011 Male gender 62 24 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 53
2011 Female gender 63 28 4 2 0 4 0 94 2 114

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
2018 Male gender 35 14 14 5 0 27 5 72 7 41
2018 Female gender 38 10 14 2 1 29 6 74 5 95
2017 Male gender 29 15 19 3 2 30 2 65 7 38
2017 Female gender 36 17 11 1 1 27 8 80 3 96
2014 Male gender 36 21 10 6 2 19 7 77 10 57
2014 Female gender 48 14 9 3 3 18 5 81 8 118

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 55 38 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 41
2018 Female gender 57 24 10 4 0 5 1 85 4 95
2017 Male gender 60 24 7 5 2 3 0 85 8 38
2017 Female gender 62 22 4 2 1 7 2 93 3 96
2014 Male gender 61 25 4 6 0 4 0 90 6 57
2014 Female gender 69 18 8 2 2 1 1 89 4 118
2011 Male gender 80 17 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 53
2011 Female gender 76 18 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 115
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 75 15 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 41
2018 Female gender 73 19 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 95
2017 Male gender 72 18 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 38
2017 Female gender 63 21 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 95

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 41
2018 Female gender 52 37 6 5 1 0 0 89 5 94
2017 Male gender 28 45 15 8 2 2 0 75 10 37
2017 Female gender 39 43 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 96

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 41
2018 Female gender 38 29 16 11 4 2 0 68 15 95
2017 Male gender 28 35 14 15 7 0 0 64 22 38
2017 Female gender 32 40 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 95

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 17 17 10 14 0 0 59 24 41
2018 Female gender 28 30 18 16 7 0 1 58 23 94
2017 Male gender 27 9 26 15 21 0 3 37 37 38
2017 Female gender 26 31 13 14 13 1 2 59 28 96

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 27 19 18 10 0 0 54 28 41
2018 Female gender 18 27 22 17 17 0 0 45 34 94
2017 Male gender 18 35 20 17 9 0 0 54 27 38
2017 Female gender 13 33 21 18 14 1 0 46 32 95

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 33 24 13 0 0 0 63 13 41
2018 Female gender 36 31 11 12 7 0 3 69 20 93
2017 Male gender 29 27 20 19 3 0 3 57 23 38
2017 Female gender 28 33 21 14 3 2 0 61 17 96

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 30 7 25 12 0 0 56 37 40
2018 Female gender 18 20 23 19 18 0 1 39 38 94
2017 Male gender 20 9 25 26 16 4 0 30 44 38
2017 Female gender 13 22 29 21 14 1 0 36 35 96

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 24 9 8 2 0 9 79 11 41
2018 Female gender 52 24 10 4 5 0 4 79 10 93
2017 Male gender 44 28 10 8 0 0 10 80 9 38
2017 Female gender 43 24 13 8 3 1 9 74 12 95

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 31 17 9 5 0 5 67 15 41
2018 Female gender 40 20 13 16 10 0 1 61 26 93
2017 Male gender 31 33 23 5 2 3 2 68 8 38
2017 Female gender 30 30 25 8 4 0 3 62 12 96

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 36 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 41
2018 Female gender 33 35 19 10 2 1 0 69 12 93
2017 Male gender 36 22 25 12 3 0 2 59 15 38
2017 Female gender 30 33 17 11 5 1 4 66 17 96

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 25 29 5 2 0 0 64 7 41
2018 Female gender 25 30 22 17 6 0 0 55 23 93
2017 Male gender 19 41 17 7 16 0 0 60 23 38
2017 Female gender 23 27 22 19 7 0 2 51 26 96

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 39 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 41
2018 Female gender 34 36 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 93
2017 Male gender 36 19 19 17 9 0 0 56 25 38
2017 Female gender 34 34 14 6 9 0 4 70 15 96

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 44 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 41
2018 Female gender 31 33 21 11 4 0 0 64 15 92
2017 Male gender 42 19 31 3 6 0 0 61 8 38
2017 Female gender 39 28 19 8 2 1 3 70 10 96

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 60 38 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2018 Female gender 69 16 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 91
2017 Male gender 68 17 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 38
2017 Female gender 59 24 11 2 0 1 3 87 2 96

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 86 9 0 2 0 0 3 98 2 41
2018 Female gender 79 10 2 4 0 0 5 93 4 93

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 84 5 5 3 0 0 3 92 3 40
2018 Female gender 82 8 6 1 0 0 3 93 1 93
2017 Male gender 80 7 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 38
2017 Female gender 82 8 3 1 1 0 5 95 2 96

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 75 15 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 39
2018 Female gender 53 33 5 4 3 0 1 87 8 94
2017 Male gender 61 18 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 38
2017 Female gender 47 34 12 3 1 0 3 84 4 96

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 77 19 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2018 Female gender 69 15 8 2 3 0 2 86 6 95
2017 Male gender 70 20 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 38
2017 Female gender 71 18 3 1 2 1 4 94 3 95

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 63 15 10 0 2 0 10 86 3 40
2018 Female gender 54 13 1 3 0 1 28 94 4 93
2017 Male gender 51 16 4 4 0 0 25 89 6 38
2017 Female gender 64 12 1 0 0 0 22 99 0 96

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 73 20 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 40
2018 Female gender 58 23 12 1 3 0 2 83 4 93
2017 Male gender 67 18 7 2 0 0 5 90 2 38
2017 Female gender 64 20 5 4 0 0 5 89 5 95

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 86 4 0 0 5 2 3 95 5 39
2018 Female gender 81 10 3 3 2 0 1 92 5 94
2017 Male gender 76 14 7 0 0 0 2 92 0 38
2017 Female gender 80 5 6 1 2 0 6 90 3 96

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 17 15 0 3 2 0 83 3 40
2018 Female gender 33 37 25 4 1 0 0 70 5 95
2017 Male gender 61 28 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 38
2017 Female gender 41 33 15 6 0 0 5 78 6 96

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 31 26 10 5 0 0 59 15 41
2018 Female gender 11 39 26 17 6 1 0 50 23 95
2017 Male gender 10 32 34 16 5 2 0 43 22 38
2017 Female gender 6 35 37 18 5 0 0 40 22 96

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 3 21 37 19 18 2 0 38 24 41
2018 Female gender 13 18 35 26 9 0 0 35 30 95
2017 Male gender 5 21 39 19 17 0 0 36 25 38
2017 Female gender 8 27 30 27 8 0 0 35 34 96
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 32 25 10 2 0 0 30 70 41
2018 Female gender 30 32 21 12 4 0 1 30 70 95
2017 Male gender 24 28 26 13 3 6 0 26 74 38
2017 Female gender 34 27 18 11 5 6 0 36 64 96

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 29
2018 Female gender 23 66
2017 Male gender 16 27
2017 Female gender 26 58

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 29
2018 Female gender 33 66
2017 Male gender 43 27
2017 Female gender 44 58

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 29
2018 Female gender 29 66
2017 Male gender 26 27
2017 Female gender 34 58

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 29
2018 Female gender 34 66
2017 Male gender 69 27
2017 Female gender 46 58

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 29
2018 Female gender 7 66
2017 Male gender 3 27
2017 Female gender 5 58

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 29
2018 Female gender 24 66

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 29
2018 Female gender 35 66
2017 Male gender 14 27
2017 Female gender 29 58

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 42 24 14 0 11 29
2018 Female gender 9 56 22 3 3 6 65
2017 Male gender 4 51 23 7 8 8 26
2017 Female gender 1 54 26 9 3 5 58

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 53 29
2018 Female gender 51 49 66

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 20 13 7 17 0 3 62 25 40
2018 Female gender 43 17 14 9 7 0 10 67 18 95

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 29 14 13 3 0 7 67 17 29
2018 Female gender 33 20 15 12 14 3 3 56 28 66
2017 Male gender 21 17 13 21 15 6 7 43 41 27
2017 Female gender 17 23 6 22 22 0 10 45 49 58

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 11 6 13 16 0 42 38 51 29
2018 Female gender 9 8 10 9 20 9 35 30 52 66
2017 Male gender 8 4 4 16 17 0 51 24 67 27
2017 Female gender 12 6 12 6 19 9 37 33 46 58
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