2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Transportation Agency by Question 78.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 78)

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 Scientific and Professional 37 32 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 42 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 110
2017 Executive 37 37 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 31 27 11 0 0 0 63 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 44 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 44 16 3 6 0 0 75 9 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 38 12 12 2 0 0 74 14 125

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 Executive 20 40 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 35 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 39 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 111
2017 Executive 28 28 17 18 9 0 0 55 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 27 52 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 31 8 12 7 0 0 72 19 97

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 Scientific and Professional 50 30 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 50 41 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 109
2017 Executive 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 39 1 4 4 0 0 91 8 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 56 26 13 0 6 0 0 82 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 125

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 Executive 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 30 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 40 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 111
2017 Executive 18 55 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 37 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 34 13 3 9 0 0 75 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 36 41 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 125

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 Executive 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 25 20 15 20 0 0 45 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 29 15 5 11 0 0 68 16 109
2017 Executive 18 55 8 0 18 0 0 74 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 37 16 11 11 5 0 60 22 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 28 16 6 6 0 0 71 12 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 35 6 9 6 3 0 79 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 35 18 6 11 0 0 65 18 125

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 Executive 30 20 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 25 20 10 25 0 0 45 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 29 16 7 10 0 0 66 17 109
2017 Executive 18 46 17 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 37 21 5 11 0 0 63 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 27 13 9 8 0 0 69 17 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 42 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 124

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 Executive 30 10 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 15 15 20 20 5 0 42 42 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 24 17 12 14 1 0 57 25 110
2017 Executive 28 9 37 8 18 0 0 37 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 33 16 4 16 5 0 62 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 22 17 10 11 1 2 61 22 97
2014 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 28 7 13 15 6 0 64 29 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 31 10 15 11 1 2 63 27 125
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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 Executive 50 10 20 0 10 10 0 67 11 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 15 10 15 10 5 0 63 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 32 5 9 3 1 1 82 12 109
2017 Executive 46 28 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 73 16 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 67 20 6 2 4 0 1 88 6 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 67 22 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 43 31 11 5 6 3 0 77 12 125

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 Executive 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 15 5 20 10 5 0 63 32 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 39 5 8 6 0 2 81 15 110
2017 Executive 55 26 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 73 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 57 19 15 4 4 2 0 77 8 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 34 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 29 13 13 6 1 0 68 19 125

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 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 10 15 15 10 5 0 58 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 24 14 5 5 0 0 75 11 109
2017 Executive 46 18 26 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 74 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 67 17 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 97
2014 Executive 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 67 22 3 0 8 0 0 89 8 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 125

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 Executive 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 45 15 5 25 0 0 55 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 29 18 13 8 2 0 60 21 109
2017 Executive 28 37 18 8 9 0 0 64 17 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 47 32 0 5 0 0 63 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 27 36 17 6 10 4 0 66 16 96
2014 Executive 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 26 30 16 10 12 7 0 60 23 31
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 30 21 14 9 6 0 54 24 124

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 Executive 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 20 25 20 25 0 0 30 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 30 16 15 9 1 0 60 24 109
2017 Executive 37 28 8 18 9 0 0 64 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 53 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 33 25 9 7 0 0 58 16 97
2014 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 35 22 6 15 0 0 57 21 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 24 30 20 14 10 1 0 55 25 125

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 Executive 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 25 30 20 20 0 0 30 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 34 17 16 9 2 0 57 25 108
2017 Executive 28 37 8 18 9 0 0 64 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 42 11 21 5 0 0 63 27 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 23 27 25 13 9 2 0 51 23 97
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 18 42 12 9 15 3 0 62 25 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 19 35 21 12 9 4 0 56 22 125

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 Executive 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 35 20 15 25 0 0 40 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 31 17 18 13 1 0 51 31 109
2017 Executive 9 55 17 0 18 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 24 44 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 36 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 97
2014 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 25 19 18 15 7 0 44 35 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 32 23 15 13 1 0 48 28 125
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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 Executive 30 30 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 20 10 25 15 0 0 50 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 35 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 110
2017 Executive 18 28 26 0 28 0 0 46 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 31 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 36 13 9 2 0 0 76 12 97
2014 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 23 9 15 15 0 0 61 30 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 32 21 14 8 0 0 57 22 125

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 Executive 10 80 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 35 10 15 20 0 0 55 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 38 13 11 5 0 1 70 17 109
2017 Executive 18 55 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 47 16 5 5 0 0 73 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 34 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 97

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 Executive 10 60 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 5 25 30 20 0 10 17 56 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 18 22 13 12 17 3 42 31 111
2017 Executive 9 28 36 9 9 0 9 41 20 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 20 16 16 0 21 11 53 23 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 21 19 9 3 23 8 54 18 97
2014 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 10 15 12 6 19 12 51 27 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 21 21 16 12 12 3 42 33 125

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 Executive 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 0 20 10 15 5 0 53 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 34 16 5 4 0 1 74 9 110
2017 Executive 46 28 17 0 9 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 28 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 34 7 3 2 0 1 87 6 97
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 67 16 9 3 6 0 0 83 9 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 13 8 6 0 1 73 14 125

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 Executive 20 70 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 23 18 9 5 5 5 65 15 22
2017 Executive 37 45 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 48 36 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2014 Executive 50 30 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 29 30 11 4 4 11 11 76 10 27

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 Executive 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 35 10 15 10 0 0 65 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 40 11 10 3 0 1 76 13 109
2017 Executive 46 36 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 31 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 36 10 14 2 0 2 73 16 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 60 19 3 6 12 0 0 79 18 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 37 11 15 4 0 0 70 19 124

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 Executive 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 65 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 39 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 110
2017 Executive 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 42 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 43 41 5 9 3 0 0 84 11 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 34 41 13 7 6 0 0 75 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 40 11 8 2 0 0 78 10 125

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 Executive 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 45 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 42 5 4 1 0 0 91 5 109
2017 Executive 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 31 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 30 9 6 5 1 0 79 11 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 53 26 9 6 6 0 0 78 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 39 10 2 1 0 0 87 2 125

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 Executive 20 60 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 20 15 30 25 0 0 30 55 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 35 14 12 8 2 0 66 20 110
2017 Executive 18 37 17 28 0 0 0 55 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 15 69 6 0 11 0 0 84 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 36 8 12 3 1 0 77 15 97
2014 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 47 0 6 15 0 0 79 21 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 35 16 8 9 2 0 67 17 125

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 Executive 0 20 10 10 50 0 10 22 67 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 10 10 20 45 5 0 21 68 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 25 22 13 14 3 2 49 28 110
2017 Executive 18 18 0 36 18 0 9 41 59 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 25 21 16 27 0 0 36 44 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 22 31 17 12 16 2 1 55 28 97
2014 Executive 30 30 0 10 0 0 30 86 14 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 19 16 16 34 0 0 34 50 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 16 15 15 29 18 2 3 34 50 125

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 Executive 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 25 10 15 15 0 0 60 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 41 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 111
2017 Executive 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 51 38 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 39 12 11 4 0 0 74 14 96
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 28 22 6 11 0 0 60 18 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 44 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 125

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 Executive 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 20 0 25 15 0 0 60 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 39 13 8 5 1 1 73 14 111
2017 Executive 46 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 27 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 42 39 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 28 45 12 6 9 0 0 73 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 33 35 16 8 8 0 0 68 16 125

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 Executive 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 25 20 5 15 0 0 60 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 35 15 9 5 0 0 70 14 111
2017 Executive 28 37 17 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 21 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 40 35 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 96
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 29 12 6 6 0 0 76 11 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 39 34 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 125

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 Executive 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 20 20 20 25 0 0 35 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 35 25 10 5 0 0 60 15 109
2017 Executive 28 54 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 68 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 36 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 97

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 Executive 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 20 0 10 15 0 0 75 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 34 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 110
2017 Executive 26 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 32 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 59 30 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 97
2014 Executive 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 55 28 9 0 8 0 0 82 8 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 41 35 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 125

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 Executive 10 40 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 20 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 35 11 13 5 0 1 70 19 111
2017 Executive 0 18 28 28 26 0 0 18 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 31 16 0 11 0 0 73 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 41 8 5 3 0 1 84 8 97
2014 Executive 20 10 20 30 20 0 0 30 50 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 22 16 6 8 0 0 70 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 41 14 9 4 0 1 73 13 124

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 Executive 40 20 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 20 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 25 38 111
2017 Executive 63 18 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 42 38 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 30 34 97
2014 Executive 20 50 30 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 19 44 37 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 31 36 33 125

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 20 61 2 2 2 41
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 18 62 9 0 0 34
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 25 19 51 0 9999 5 39
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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 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 35 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 111
2017 Executive 37 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 37 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 40 6 4 5 0 0 85 9 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 44 41 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 46 34 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 125

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 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 45 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 50 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 111
2017 Executive 46 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 22 15 5 5 0 0 74 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 42 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 43 14 2 1 0 0 83 3 125

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 Executive 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 10 60 5 0 0 0 5 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 28 32 10 11 0 3 21 46 111
2017 Executive 17 37 37 0 9 0 0 9 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 11 37 30 0 0 0 30 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 26 36 19 5 1 0 25 39 97
2014 Executive 10 20 50 0 20 0 0 20 30 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 12 15 41 19 13 0 0 32 27 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 29 37 12 7 2 1 19 43 125

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 Executive 20 10 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 5 45 20 5 0 0 25 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 22 32 17 15 1 2 33 34 111
2017 Executive 0 26 28 37 9 0 0 46 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 11 38 19 22 0 0 40 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 16 39 22 10 2 1 33 26 95
2014 Executive 0 0 60 0 40 0 0 40 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 3 9 22 38 23 0 6 64 13 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 13 30 25 18 2 3 45 24 125

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 Executive 30 20 0 40 10 0 0 50 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 20 15 30 10 0 0 40 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 24 24 23 14 1 4 38 37 111
2017 Executive 0 18 37 45 0 0 0 45 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 16 17 20 20 5 11 48 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 7 24 28 25 12 1 3 38 32 96
2014 Executive 0 20 40 30 10 0 0 40 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 18 13 34 16 16 0 3 33 31 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 14 29 23 23 7 2 1 31 45 125

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 Executive 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 20 60 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 25 10 30 5 0 0 35 55 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 22 26 15 24 2 1 40 33 110
2017 Executive 28 26 28 9 9 0 0 18 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 16 33 15 20 5 0 37 29 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 14 12 35 20 15 2 1 36 28 96
2014 Executive 0 20 50 10 20 0 0 30 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 6 12 37 26 19 0 0 45 18 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 21 32 26 10 1 1 37 31 125

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 Executive 20 20 40 10 10 0 0 20 40 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 20 20 10 5 0 5 16 63 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 23 24 16 14 0 3 31 44 111
2017 Executive 28 45 28 0 0 0 0 0 72 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 37 16 22 4 0 5 27 56 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 30 29 20 6 2 2 27 42 96
2014 Executive 30 20 20 10 10 10 0 22 56 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 27 12 26 15 16 0 3 33 41 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 23 30 21 13 8 1 4 22 56 125

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 Executive 10 10 40 30 10 0 0 40 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 25 30 10 20 5 0 32 37 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 23 38 12 7 4 3 21 39 109
2017 Executive 9 28 45 9 9 0 0 18 37 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 16 32 38 4 0 0 41 27 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 15 16 24 25 12 3 5 40 34 96
2014 Executive 0 10 20 20 50 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 3 3 22 44 29 0 0 72 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 4 13 30 27 20 2 3 50 18 124

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 Executive 20 30 10 30 10 0 0 40 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 10 25 30 5 0 5 37 37 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 24 29 17 15 2 4 34 36 111
2017 Executive 9 28 45 18 0 0 0 18 37 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 11 11 32 21 9 16 0 36 25 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 8 17 35 23 13 1 3 38 26 96
2014 Executive 0 40 50 0 10 0 0 10 40 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 9 18 22 23 19 3 6 46 30 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 26 31 19 13 2 1 32 36 125

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 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 10 10 10 15 0 0 65 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 28 10 9 5 2 0 75 15 110
2017 Executive 64 26 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 31 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 62 23 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 97
2014 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 47 38 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 49 23 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 125

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 Executive 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 35 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 34 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 111
2017 Executive 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 37 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 68 26 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 96
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 60 28 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 48 38 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 125

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 Executive 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 25 10 5 15 0 0 70 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 42 9 3 4 2 0 84 6 110

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 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 20 35 5 10 5 0 47 16 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 34 14 4 1 3 0 81 5 110
2017 Executive 46 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 27 16 0 0 10 0 82 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 45 35 15 2 1 3 0 82 3 97
2014 Executive 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 41 3 0 3 3 0 94 3 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 37 41 16 2 0 3 0 81 2 125

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 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 35 15 5 20 5 0 58 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 33 14 7 1 2 0 78 8 110
2017 Executive 46 17 18 9 9 0 0 63 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 42 47 5 0 0 5 0 94 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 35 12 2 1 1 0 85 3 96
2014 Executive 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 32 6 0 6 3 0 88 6 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 38 37 15 3 4 2 0 77 7 125

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 Executive 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 35 5 15 15 0 0 65 30 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 36 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 110
2017 Executive 46 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 57 32 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 51 37 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 96
2014 Executive 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 54 31 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 42 38 11 5 5 0 0 80 10 125

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 Executive 40 40 0 0 0 10 10 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 15 30 5 15 0 0 50 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 27 15 12 7 5 5 61 21 110
2017 Executive 46 28 8 9 0 0 9 81 10 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 26 53 5 5 0 0 11 88 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 13 4 0 5 5 81 4 97
2014 Executive 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 13 12 9 3 6 6 73 14 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 28 29 14 11 11 2 4 61 23 125

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 Executive 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 10 20 10 15 0 0 55 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 35 14 12 5 2 2 69 17 110
2017 Executive 64 17 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 63 31 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 52 25 7 7 5 3 0 79 13 97
2014 Executive 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 63 10 9 9 6 0 3 75 15 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 32 33 15 8 9 3 0 67 17 125

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 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 25 15 10 20 5 0 53 32 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 36 18 5 6 2 0 71 11 108

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 Scientific and Professional 5 30 15 5 35 5 5 39 44 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 14 15 14 22 8 4 43 40 110
2017 Executive 28 9 9 17 18 9 9 45 44 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 22 16 5 11 21 5 56 22 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 17 20 19 18 8 16 3 45 32 97
2014 Executive 30 10 30 0 0 0 30 57 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 13 22 9 30 3 0 36 41 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 13 13 23 16 23 10 3 29 44 125

Harassment

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

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 75 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 84 110

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 56 18

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 66 18

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 18

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 18

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 18

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 18

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 72 18

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 18

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 18

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 18

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 18

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 18

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 18

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 18

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 18

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 61 18

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 Executive 20 50 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 5 10 15 20 30 10 25 58 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 17 21 3 4 33 4 57 10 110
2017 Executive 18 45 9 0 9 18 0 77 11 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 11 27 0 5 42 5 38 10 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 16 18 6 2 32 13 53 14 97
2014 Executive 30 10 30 0 10 20 0 50 13 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 10 6 15 15 15 25 13 26 49 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 9 16 17 10 13 31 4 38 35 125

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 Executive 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 10 5 20 15 15 10 47 47 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 27 16 7 2 15 1 70 11 110
2017 Executive 28 45 9 0 9 9 0 80 10 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 6 23 0 6 10 6 66 7 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 31 17 3 3 8 1 74 6 95
2014 Executive 40 20 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 22 22 19 9 15 13 0 51 28 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 21 28 20 9 13 9 0 54 24 124

Discrimination

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 0 100 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 75 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 90 110

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 Executive 40 30 10 0 0 20 0 88 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 15 15 0 20 30 10 42 33 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 18 17 1 3 33 6 65 6 109
2017 Executive 37 17 9 0 9 18 9 75 13 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 6 9 33 0 5 42 5 28 10 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 10 19 18 0 0 40 13 62 0 96
2014 Executive 50 10 10 0 0 20 10 86 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 16 6 9 6 34 13 60 29 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 12 21 15 2 3 38 8 61 10 125

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 Executive 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 10 15 5 15 15 10 53 27 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 26 14 2 3 18 1 77 6 110
2017 Executive 37 45 0 0 9 9 0 90 10 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 36 21 0 5 16 5 66 7 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 32 40 13 2 0 12 1 83 2 97
2014 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Scientific and Professional 32 32 9 6 6 13 3 75 14 32
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 26 29 18 3 3 20 2 69 8 125
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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 Executive 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 20 5 15 10 5 0 68 26 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 58 23 9 5 5 1 0 82 9 110
2017 Executive 46 18 26 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 31 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 73 16 6 1 3 1 0 90 4 97

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 Executive 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 42 11 5 11 0 0 74 16 19
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 39 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 110
2017 Executive 55 26 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 47 31 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 49 37 7 5 1 1 0 87 6 97

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 Executive 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 30 15 15 20 0 0 50 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 36 13 13 7 1 0 66 21 111
2017 Executive 9 18 26 37 9 0 0 28 46 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 59 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 42 11 13 5 1 0 72 18 97

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 Executive 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 25 5 10 20 0 5 63 32 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 32 14 7 2 1 3 76 9 110
2017 Executive 46 9 18 9 17 0 0 55 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 28 5 0 20 0 5 73 21 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 30 17 6 4 0 2 73 10 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 Executive 0 10 40 30 20 0 0 10 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 35 15 15 30 0 0 40 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 24 30 14 16 0 0 40 30 111
2017 Executive 0 9 37 37 17 0 0 9 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 22 15 22 21 0 0 41 44 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 23 28 17 11 1 1 43 29 97

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 Executive 0 20 20 30 30 0 0 20 60 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 15 15 25 20 0 0 40 45 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 16 26 15 14 1 1 44 29 110
2017 Executive 0 37 18 18 26 0 0 37 45 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 23 22 17 17 0 0 44 34 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 22 30 23 14 10 0 2 53 24 97

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 Scientific and Professional 10 10 25 20 35 0 0 20 55 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 16 27 16 21 0 2 35 38 109
2017 Executive 18 0 18 28 36 0 0 18 63 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 32 16 11 22 0 0 52 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 20 18 25 25 11 0 1 38 36 97

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 Scientific and Professional 25 35 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 18 15 8 5 0 7 70 14 107
2017 Executive 0 46 18 26 9 0 0 46 36 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 32 22 24 0 17 0 6 57 18 18
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 55 21 12 4 2 0 6 81 6 97

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 Executive 10 30 10 30 20 0 0 40 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 20 15 10 25 0 0 50 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 28 17 12 6 0 1 65 18 109
2017 Executive 18 37 9 9 26 0 0 55 36 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 31 43 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 35 16 4 5 0 1 74 9 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 Executive 40 20 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 25 25 5 20 0 0 50 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 31 32 24 8 4 0 1 63 12 107
2017 Executive 37 28 9 17 9 0 0 64 26 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 42 11 6 0 0 0 84 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 36 30 20 8 4 0 1 68 12 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 Executive 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 30 20 15 25 0 0 40 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 20 25 15 13 0 1 47 28 109
2017 Executive 18 9 18 37 17 0 0 28 54 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 14 49 11 15 11 0 0 63 26 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 16 38 24 11 8 0 3 55 20 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 Executive 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 30 15 15 25 0 0 45 40 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 25 19 15 7 1 1 58 22 109
2017 Executive 28 18 26 18 9 0 0 46 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 27 16 4 11 0 0 69 15 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 28 32 16 10 9 0 4 63 20 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 Executive 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 30 25 5 10 0 0 60 15 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 28 19 10 5 0 0 66 15 109
2017 Executive 37 18 9 18 17 0 0 55 36 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 11 16 10 5 5 0 66 16 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 31 18 9 2 0 2 70 12 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 Executive 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 60 10 10 5 15 0 0 70 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 21 9 3 3 0 2 85 6 109
2017 Executive 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 68 16 5 0 5 0 5 89 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 73 20 1 3 0 0 3 95 3 97

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 Scientific and Professional 85 5 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 76 9 5 3 1 0 6 91 4 108

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 Executive 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 65 10 5 5 15 0 0 75 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 69 12 6 1 5 0 6 86 7 109
2017 Executive 82 9 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 84 5 0 5 0 0 5 94 6 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 79 9 5 1 3 1 2 90 4 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 Executive 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 60 25 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 26 11 5 1 0 4 83 6 111
2017 Executive 63 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 62 27 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 66 21 5 3 2 0 2 89 5 97

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 Executive 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 60 15 5 5 15 0 0 75 20 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 19 14 5 6 0 5 73 12 110
2017 Executive 55 9 8 18 9 0 0 64 28 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 79 11 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 72 14 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 97

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 Executive 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 68 11 0 0 0 5 16 100 0 19
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 9 5 1 1 0 24 92 2 108
2017 Executive 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 56 5 6 0 0 0 32 91 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 10 3 1 0 0 32 94 1 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 Executive 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 85 5 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 61 15 10 3 2 1 9 84 5 110
2017 Executive 64 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 67 16 11 0 0 0 5 88 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 75 15 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 97

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 Executive 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 15 5 6 8 0 6 79 16 110
2017 Executive 64 8 18 9 0 0 0 72 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 64 16 0 4 5 5 5 90 10 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 62 12 12 3 6 0 5 78 10 97

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 Executive 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 65 20 5 0 10 0 0 85 10 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 23 13 3 0 1 6 83 3 110
2017 Executive 64 17 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 68 16 11 0 0 0 5 89 0 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 54 29 15 1 0 0 1 84 1 97

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 Executive 10 0 60 10 20 0 0 10 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 30 35 5 20 0 0 40 25 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 30 32 16 5 0 0 47 22 110
2017 Executive 9 9 37 18 26 0 0 18 45 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 16 25 27 11 22 0 0 40 32 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 12 31 46 8 3 0 0 43 11 97

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 Executive 30 0 50 20 0 0 0 20 30 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 15 30 30 5 0 0 35 35 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 17 39 17 15 0 0 32 29 109
2017 Executive 9 54 18 18 0 0 0 18 63 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 21 16 22 29 11 0 0 40 38 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 4 16 40 32 8 0 0 40 20 97
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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 Executive 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 50 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 35 30 5 0 0 0 30 70 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 31 11 7 1 4 1 47 53 111
2017 Executive 45 18 9 18 0 9 0 49 51 11
2017 Scientific and Professional 52 22 5 4 5 11 0 58 42 19
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 38 35 15 4 2 3 2 41 59 97

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 Scientific and Professional 0 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 22 55

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 Scientific and Professional 29 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 33 55

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 Scientific and Professional 14 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 13 55

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 Scientific and Professional 36 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 37 55

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 Scientific and Professional 0 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 2 55

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 Scientific and Professional 43 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 56

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 41 55

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 Scientific and Professional 0 64 29 0 7 0 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 59 11 13 0 9 54
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 19 62 11 3 0 4 56

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 43 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 54 46 56

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 Executive 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 10 5 5 5 0 20 81 13 20
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 58 12 6 6 7 2 9 78 15 111

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 Scientific and Professional 14 21 14 29 7 0 14 42 42 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 31 11 13 9 0 7 65 24 55
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 24 16 9 8 0 7 64 18 56

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 Scientific and Professional 7 14 0 14 21 0 43 38 63 14
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 2 13 11 13 14 4 45 28 52 56
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 11 2 10 4 11 4 59 33 39 56
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