2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Western Economic Diversification Canada by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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

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

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Employee engagement

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 47 36 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 46 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 256
2014 Aboriginal 38 18 13 6 25 0 0 56 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 46 5 7 5 0 0 82 12 236
2011 Aboriginal 42 41 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 44 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 341
2008 Aboriginal 39 22 13 22 4 0 0 61 26 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 342

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 49 44 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 9 6 2 1 0 82 9 256

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 10 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 34 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 255
2014 Aboriginal 62 19 6 6 6 0 0 81 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 28 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 235
2011 Aboriginal 78 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 61 29 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 340

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 19 17 7 0 0 0 75 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 255
2014 Aboriginal 37 18 19 6 19 0 0 56 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 236
2011 Aboriginal 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 43 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 341
2008 Aboriginal 35 35 9 17 4 0 0 70 22 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 9 7 2 1 0 82 9 343

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 65 25 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 28 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 255
2014 Aboriginal 37 31 6 0 25 0 0 69 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 236
2011 Aboriginal 43 33 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 30 12 8 7 1 0 73 15 341

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 255
2014 Aboriginal 43 13 13 0 25 6 0 59 27 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 33 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 236
2011 Aboriginal 43 45 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 10 9 6 0 0 74 15 341
2008 Aboriginal 39 22 9 26 4 0 0 61 30 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 345

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 8 17 10 7 0 0 65 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 255
2014 Aboriginal 18 18 13 13 32 6 0 39 47 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 24 13 14 8 4 1 63 23 236
2011 Aboriginal 25 40 23 6 6 0 0 65 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 26 14 14 8 4 1 63 23 341
2008 Aboriginal 13 30 22 9 17 9 0 48 29 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 12 15 8 4 1 63 25 345
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 29 6 6 1 0 1 88 6 256
2014 Aboriginal 50 25 0 13 6 0 6 80 20 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 56 29 7 3 3 2 0 87 7 236
2011 Aboriginal 13 75 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 10 6 3 2 0 81 9 342
2008 Aboriginal 43 30 4 13 9 0 0 74 22 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 10 8 5 1 1 77 13 344

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 67 26 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 30 5 6 2 1 1 86 8 256
2014 Aboriginal 50 31 6 0 12 0 0 81 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 31 3 5 3 0 0 88 8 236
2011 Aboriginal 25 51 0 12 11 0 0 76 24 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 5 9 5 1 0 82 14 342
2008 Aboriginal 39 30 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 8 10 5 1 1 76 16 345

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 64 25 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 22 7 5 2 0 1 85 8 256
2014 Aboriginal 68 7 6 6 12 0 0 75 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 59 26 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 235

Senior management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 37 15 7 0 10 0 75 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 8 7 2 3 0 82 10 255
2014 Aboriginal 43 19 6 0 19 13 0 71 21 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 10 11 3 3 0 75 15 236
2011 Aboriginal 30 46 18 0 0 7 0 81 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 31 11 10 7 3 1 71 17 340

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 51 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 255
2014 Aboriginal 30 25 12 13 19 0 0 56 32 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 236
2011 Aboriginal 30 34 24 0 12 0 0 64 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 13 13 8 1 0 66 22 341
2008 Aboriginal 17 39 4 22 13 4 0 59 36 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 32 12 12 10 2 0 66 22 345

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 58 0 0 0 17 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 34 13 14 7 4 0 65 21 253
2014 Aboriginal 36 13 19 13 13 6 0 53 27 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 38 13 16 5 3 0 64 22 236
2011 Aboriginal 19 40 19 6 12 6 0 62 18 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 16 17 9 2 1 57 26 342
2008 Aboriginal 9 43 13 17 4 13 0 60 25 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 12 18 8 4 0 61 27 345

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 22 63 8 0 0 7 0 91 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 38 13 13 7 2 0 66 20 255
2014 Aboriginal 36 19 26 0 19 0 0 55 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 43 13 12 5 2 0 68 18 236
2011 Aboriginal 25 52 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 39 14 15 10 1 0 60 26 342
2008 Aboriginal 22 39 9 17 9 4 0 64 27 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 42 12 15 9 1 0 64 24 345
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 49 44 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 256
2014 Aboriginal 25 18 19 25 12 0 0 43 38 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 34 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 236
2011 Aboriginal 25 46 17 0 12 0 0 71 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 10 13 5 0 0 71 19 342

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 24 62 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 42 9 8 1 0 0 82 10 256

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 8 46 9 8 0 30 0 77 11 11
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 24 14 12 5 17 3 61 21 255
2014 Aboriginal 6 39 6 6 19 18 6 59 33 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 27 15 11 5 15 5 62 19 236

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 5 9 1 0 1 85 10 256
2014 Aboriginal 43 38 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 236
2011 Aboriginal 34 47 0 6 13 0 0 81 19 16
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 341
2008 Aboriginal 30 30 13 17 9 0 0 61 26 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 12 8 8 0 1 72 16 345

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 23 13 6 3 1 6 77 9 76
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 4 6 3 2 10 85 10 68

Job fit and development

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 43 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 256
2014 Aboriginal 20 60 6 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 9 11 4 0 0 76 16 236
2011 Aboriginal 43 40 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 47 8 8 3 0 1 81 11 342
2008 Aboriginal 39 39 4 13 4 0 0 78 17 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 6 3 1 1 79 9 345

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 256
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 19 13 12 0 0 56 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 236
2011 Aboriginal 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 36 9 4 5 0 0 83 8 341
2008 Aboriginal 30 35 17 13 4 0 0 65 17 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 345

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 36 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 256
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 12 0 19 0 0 69 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 37 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 236
2011 Aboriginal 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 342
2008 Aboriginal 43 39 0 4 13 0 0 83 17 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 345

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 45 40 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 10 11 3 2 1 76 15 255
2014 Aboriginal 24 26 31 0 19 0 0 50 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 15 12 5 1 0 67 17 236
2011 Aboriginal 19 47 17 6 12 0 0 66 17 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 11 11 7 1 1 70 18 341
2008 Aboriginal 26 35 17 0 17 4 0 64 18 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 9 12 10 2 1 68 23 345

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 41 8 8 7 17 0 71 19 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 31 9 18 15 4 3 54 36 254
2014 Aboriginal 18 25 13 0 44 0 0 43 44 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 13 23 18 2 2 44 43 236
2011 Aboriginal 7 12 36 23 23 0 0 19 46 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 24 14 18 25 0 3 41 45 342
2008 Aboriginal 9 26 22 13 30 0 0 35 43 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 12 17 28 2 2 41 47 345

Empowerment

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 8 2 0 1 79 10 255
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 19 13 12 0 0 56 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 44 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 236
2011 Aboriginal 49 33 6 0 12 0 0 83 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 8 8 6 0 0 77 15 342

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 35 10 7 1 0 0 82 9 255
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 19 6 12 0 0 62 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 236

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 9 5 1 0 0 84 6 254
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 12 0 19 0 0 69 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 32 11 9 5 0 0 76 14 236
2011 Aboriginal 48 40 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 34 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 340

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 43 49 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 12 6 3 2 0 79 10 255

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 254
2014 Aboriginal 37 38 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 235
2011 Aboriginal 48 41 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 340

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 61 22 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 44 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 255
2014 Aboriginal 37 26 13 6 13 6 0 66 20 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 17 7 1 0 1 75 8 236
2011 Aboriginal 36 52 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 39 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 342
2008 Aboriginal 52 22 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 24 8 6 0 0 63 13 344

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 33 32 35 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 39 35 256
2014 Aboriginal 50 25 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 34 236
2011 Aboriginal 45 19 37 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 33 341

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 10 30 16 21 4 67
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 13 32 17 9999 18 71
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 12 35 21 9999 12 120
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 37 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 256
2014 Aboriginal 55 26 6 0 12 0 0 81 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 38 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 236
2011 Aboriginal 35 59 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 40 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 341
2008 Aboriginal 57 30 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 344

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 43 9 8 0 0 0 82 8 253
2014 Aboriginal 49 26 13 6 6 0 0 75 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 236
2011 Aboriginal 32 54 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 16
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 13 7 6 0 0 73 13 341

Organizational performance

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 49 41 10 0 0 51 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 39 16 10 1 1 27 34 255
2014 Aboriginal 19 19 18 25 12 0 6 40 41 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 43 15 8 0 1 23 34 235
2011 Aboriginal 0 25 48 13 14 0 0 27 25 16
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 22 38 15 9 0 2 24 36 341
2008 Aboriginal 9 22 43 13 9 4 0 23 32 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 36 21 6 1 2 28 34 344

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 27 33 33 0 7 71 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 11 28 28 24 2 2 54 16 256
2014 Aboriginal 25 26 12 13 12 6 6 28 58 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 30 32 16 2 3 50 19 233
2011 Aboriginal 6 0 64 6 19 0 7 26 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 25 29 19 1 2 50 24 341
2008 Aboriginal 0 17 39 26 9 4 4 38 19 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 26 34 15 1 3 51 22 345

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 23 46 24 7 0 0 31 23 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 26 26 17 12 1 1 30 44 255
2014 Aboriginal 25 13 12 19 18 0 12 42 44 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 21 21 31 17 7 1 3 24 44 235
2011 Aboriginal 12 28 23 11 26 0 0 37 39 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 24 30 15 8 1 2 23 46 340
2008 Aboriginal 30 26 13 13 9 0 9 24 62 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 23 28 17 6 1 3 24 47 345

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 16 56 18 10 0 0 28 16 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 38 23 12 0 0 36 26 256
2014 Aboriginal 13 19 32 6 24 0 6 32 34 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 7 21 42 19 10 1 1 29 28 234
2011 Aboriginal 6 23 41 17 13 0 0 30 29 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 14 38 25 12 0 2 38 24 340
2008 Aboriginal 0 22 30 22 13 4 9 40 25 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 39 26 10 1 1 37 23 343

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 17 26 30 17 0 10 53 19 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 31 17 11 1 2 29 38 255
2014 Aboriginal 38 26 6 12 12 0 6 26 68 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 29 31 12 5 1 1 17 51 236
2011 Aboriginal 17 17 24 17 25 0 0 42 34 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 21 31 18 14 0 2 33 36 340
2008 Aboriginal 4 4 39 30 17 0 4 50 9 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 30 24 12 4 2 38 30 342

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 18 47 17 10 8 79 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 10 21 39 22 2 3 64 14 256
2014 Aboriginal 19 6 19 19 25 0 12 49 29 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 13 29 31 15 2 6 50 18 235
2011 Aboriginal 18 6 23 18 30 0 6 50 25 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 25 31 20 0 4 53 21 339
2008 Aboriginal 9 13 43 22 0 9 4 25 25 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 31 25 12 4 4 41 26 345

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 7 77 8 7 0 0 15 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 33 17 11 2 1 29 37 256
2014 Aboriginal 13 13 44 6 18 0 6 26 27 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 35 15 7 1 2 23 41 236

Respectful workplace

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 27 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 255
2014 Aboriginal 51 19 6 12 12 0 0 69 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 19 6 8 5 1 0 80 14 236

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 69 24 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 28 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 254
2014 Aboriginal 43 38 6 0 13 0 0 81 13 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 31 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 236

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 56 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 33 8 2 2 3 0 89 3 254
2014 Aboriginal 55 20 13 6 0 6 0 79 7 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 32 10 2 1 4 0 87 3 236

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 51 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 38 7 4 0 0 0 88 5 255
2014 Aboriginal 43 38 0 6 6 6 0 86 14 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 38 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 236
2011 Aboriginal 30 41 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 12 6 4 1 0 77 11 340

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 33 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 255
2014 Aboriginal 49 32 6 6 6 0 0 81 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 28 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 235
2011 Aboriginal 49 34 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 9 3 4 0 0 84 8 341
2008 Aboriginal 26 43 22 9 0 0 0 70 9 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 49 35 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 345

Ethical workplace

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 33 0 0 0 17 10 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 26 9 7 4 5 4 78 12 253
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 19 0 6 6 0 74 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 31 10 8 3 5 2 77 12 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 36 6 4 1 4 1 89 5 255
2014 Aboriginal 62 32 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 58 27 7 4 2 2 1 87 6 234
2011 Aboriginal 55 20 6 12 7 0 0 75 19 16
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 9 6 3 1 1 81 9 341
2008 Aboriginal 30 43 4 4 9 9 0 81 14 23
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 30 9 10 10 3 1 69 21 344

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 16 44 16 0 7 17 0 72 9 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 24 16 12 11 10 1 56 25 253
2014 Aboriginal 50 12 19 0 13 6 0 66 14 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 24 15 14 11 9 2 54 29 236
2011 Aboriginal 17 17 36 6 12 13 0 38 21 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 20 17 12 14 11 4 49 30 339

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 25 17 8 0 7 43 0 73 13 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 18 15 3 2 26 7 71 7 254
2014 Aboriginal 19 13 19 0 6 38 6 55 11 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 14 15 5 3 32 6 62 13 236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 25 0 7 0 28 0 90 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 27 9 4 1 11 1 84 6 256
2014 Aboriginal 37 25 13 6 6 13 0 71 14 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 27 15 6 2 8 0 75 9 236
2011 Aboriginal 48 34 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 13 4 3 5 0 79 8 340

Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 23 8 16 0 0 53 0 67 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 13 15 3 1 36 6 67 6 256
2014 Aboriginal 19 6 13 6 6 50 0 50 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 12 16 0 1 36 5 70 3 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 27 7 0 0 28 0 90 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 7 2 1 13 1 88 4 255
2014 Aboriginal 31 19 19 6 6 19 0 61 15 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 13 1 1 10 1 84 2 236
2011 Aboriginal 60 29 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 32 12 3 1 6 0 84 4 341
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 22 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 255

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 72 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 39 7 6 1 2 0 86 8 255

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 9 9 3 1 0 79 12 256

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 48 19 24 0 10 0 0 66 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 29 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 255

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 48 26 8 0 0 0 66 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 29 23 19 7 0 0 50 26 254

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 18 48 24 0 10 0 0 66 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 24 15 8 0 1 53 23 256

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 27 25 16 7 8 17 0 62 19 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 32 19 17 9 0 0 54 26 254

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 59 16 8 0 10 0 7 80 11 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 28 13 7 2 0 4 76 10 254

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 16 37 7 0 0 0 56 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 20 11 7 0 0 61 19 254

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 25 27 0 7 0 0 66 7 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 32 22 11 5 0 0 61 17 253

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 0 81 8 0 0 10 0 91 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 29 23 17 10 0 0 51 26 252

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 30 44 8 10 7 0 0 74 17 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 34 23 12 7 0 0 59 19 253

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 7 50 17 26 0 0 0 57 26 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 20 11 6 0 1 63 17 253

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 67 17 7 8 0 0 0 84 8 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 21 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 256

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 83 0 0 0 0 10 7 100 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 82 7 4 3 1 1 1 91 5 254

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 16 7 0 0 10 7 91 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 26 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 256

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 68 7 17 0 0 0 7 81 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 20 8 8 2 0 1 82 10 256

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 0 0 8 0 0 32 88 12 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 14 4 0 1 0 25 93 2 256

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 60 7 8 0 0 10 14 89 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 19 2 2 0 0 6 95 3 256

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 18 10 3 2 1 1 84 5 256

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 39 18 33 10 0 0 0 57 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 13 4 2 1 1 81 6 256

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 15 40 34 10 0 0 0 56 10 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 36 37 11 2 0 0 50 13 256

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 19 10 46 18 7 0 0 25 29 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 13 44 25 8 0 0 34 21 254
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Aboriginal 40 14 0 8 10 27 0 55 45 12
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 10 2 3 5 1 56 44 255

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 102

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 102

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 102

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 102

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 102

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 102

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 67 9 3 2 5 101

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 18 4 1 0 2 11 94 1 107

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 7 15 7 9 8 45 31 36 107
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