2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 29 45 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 3336
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 52 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 75
2018 Bisexual 33 41 12 6 7 0 0 74 14 59
2018 Other 28 35 11 5 21 0 0 63 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 44 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 909

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 Heterosexual 27 39 15 12 7 0 0 66 20 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 75
2018 Bisexual 28 39 14 11 8 0 0 68 19 59
2018 Other 23 27 24 5 21 0 0 50 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 35 15 18 11 0 0 56 29 917

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 Heterosexual 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 3327
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 43 4 8 0 0 0 89 8 75
2018 Bisexual 51 37 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 58
2018 Other 47 16 26 5 5 0 0 63 10 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 7 911

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 Heterosexual 36 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 3349
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 54 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 76
2018 Bisexual 41 36 10 9 4 0 0 77 14 58
2018 Other 40 23 5 26 0 5 0 67 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 42 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 918

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 Heterosexual 30 35 18 10 6 1 0 65 16 3352
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 35 18 15 5 3 0 61 21 76
2018 Bisexual 33 24 21 13 6 2 0 59 20 59
2018 Other 35 21 11 17 16 0 0 57 33 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 22 14 10 1 0 54 24 916

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 Heterosexual 29 37 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 39 16 20 5 0 0 59 25 74
2018 Bisexual 35 26 13 20 6 0 0 61 27 59
2018 Other 35 23 11 21 10 0 0 58 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34 21 16 8 1 0 54 25 913

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 Heterosexual 26 26 21 14 10 3 0 53 25 3354
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 18 24 16 14 1 1 44 31 76
2018 Bisexual 27 24 23 9 15 2 0 52 24 59
2018 Other 23 30 0 16 21 10 0 59 41 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 24 18 15 4 1 41 34 916
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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 Heterosexual 44 32 12 6 4 1 0 77 11 3344
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 33 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 76
2018 Bisexual 44 38 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 58
2018 Other 34 27 28 0 12 0 0 60 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 32 12 9 5 2 1 73 15 913

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 Heterosexual 42 34 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3340
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 34 10 13 6 0 0 71 19 76
2018 Bisexual 47 38 4 5 6 0 0 85 11 58
2018 Other 23 37 12 12 16 0 0 60 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 33 11 11 6 1 0 72 17 910

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 Heterosexual 47 30 11 7 6 0 0 77 13 3349
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 26 8 10 7 0 0 74 18 76
2018 Bisexual 46 37 3 11 3 0 0 83 14 57
2018 Other 34 32 0 7 22 0 5 69 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 30 15 8 6 0 0 70 15 914

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 Heterosexual 23 32 19 12 7 7 0 59 20 3358
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 38 18 16 9 5 0 56 25 76
2018 Bisexual 34 22 15 14 7 7 2 61 23 59
2018 Other 16 25 23 5 16 16 0 48 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 26 21 14 13 9 0 47 30 918

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 Heterosexual 20 30 22 15 10 2 0 52 26 3354
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 40 13 16 13 2 0 56 30 76
2018 Bisexual 31 18 14 18 12 5 2 52 33 58
2018 Other 5 23 35 11 21 5 0 30 33 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 27 21 19 16 4 0 42 36 919

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 Heterosexual 13 27 25 19 11 5 0 42 32 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 26 31 20 10 5 0 35 32 76
2018 Bisexual 9 37 16 18 11 8 2 50 32 59
2018 Other 5 23 29 16 21 5 0 30 39 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 21 24 17 6 0 34 43 915

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 Heterosexual 13 30 21 20 13 2 0 44 34 3354
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 34 28 14 15 4 0 41 30 76
2018 Bisexual 11 31 17 20 14 5 2 45 36 59
2018 Other 5 28 17 16 28 5 0 36 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 19 23 19 4 0 37 44 918
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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 Heterosexual 24 36 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 3349
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 37 21 19 3 0 0 57 22 75
2018 Bisexual 30 30 17 15 8 0 0 61 22 58
2018 Other 17 39 5 17 21 0 0 56 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 19 18 13 0 0 49 31 917

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 Heterosexual 27 42 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 3352
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 45 11 11 10 0 0 67 22 76
2018 Bisexual 27 39 11 18 4 0 0 66 23 59
2018 Other 41 28 11 11 10 0 0 69 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 41 15 13 6 0 0 65 20 920

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 Heterosexual 12 25 21 17 13 10 2 43 34 3355
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 22 19 19 9 14 4 43 34 74
2018 Bisexual 17 27 21 9 16 9 2 49 28 58
2018 Other 6 22 26 24 11 6 6 31 39 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 20 20 20 17 10 2 35 43 916

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 Heterosexual 38 36 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 3351
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 31 16 14 8 0 0 62 21 75
2018 Bisexual 39 35 6 14 5 0 0 74 20 58
2018 Other 23 32 19 11 16 0 0 55 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 36 13 11 6 1 0 70 17 914

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 Heterosexual 26 33 17 11 4 3 7 64 17 776
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 59 16 11 0 5 0 72 11 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 34 20 12 5 4 7 58 19 198

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 Heterosexual 21 46 10 17 7 0 0 67 24 3356
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 43 13 22 8 0 0 57 30 76
2018 Bisexual 27 44 0 18 11 0 0 71 29 59
2018 Other 28 51 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 41 12 22 9 0 0 57 31 918

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 Heterosexual 35 44 10 7 3 0 0 80 11 3353
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 45 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 73
2018 Bisexual 36 39 9 11 4 0 0 75 16 59
2018 Other 37 17 19 11 16 0 0 54 28 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 40 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 915

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 Heterosexual 40 42 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 3330
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 42 5 5 3 0 0 88 7 75
2018 Bisexual 42 50 1 3 3 0 0 92 6 59
2018 Other 34 28 5 7 26 0 0 62 33 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 39 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 911

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 Heterosexual 14 32 21 19 13 1 0 46 32 3342
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 29 19 18 17 2 1 44 37 73
2018 Bisexual 19 27 19 17 14 4 0 48 32 57
2018 Other 5 16 30 17 31 0 0 21 49 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 26 17 21 22 2 0 38 44 918

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 Heterosexual 16 27 18 19 17 1 2 44 37 3348
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 20 23 20 17 4 4 36 40 75
2018 Bisexual 14 29 9 27 17 4 0 45 45 57
2018 Other 0 16 35 10 38 0 0 16 49 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 22 16 19 28 2 1 35 49 915

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 Heterosexual 25 41 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 52 12 14 3 0 0 71 17 76
2018 Bisexual 23 47 16 5 9 0 0 70 14 59
2018 Other 5 49 7 33 5 0 0 55 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 37 17 16 10 0 0 57 26 912

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 Heterosexual 31 37 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 3332
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 45 12 12 9 0 0 68 20 76
2018 Bisexual 22 45 18 5 11 0 0 66 16 59
2018 Other 18 47 7 17 10 0 0 65 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 38 17 12 10 0 1 61 22 914

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 Heterosexual 28 39 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 37 18 14 5 0 0 63 19 76
2018 Bisexual 25 41 18 6 8 0 2 68 14 59
2018 Other 10 57 7 11 10 5 0 71 22 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 38 18 15 8 0 0 59 23 913

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 Heterosexual 17 36 25 12 6 3 0 55 19 3354
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 34 32 10 6 5 0 49 17 75
2018 Bisexual 19 36 16 15 8 6 0 59 24 57
2018 Other 5 23 21 24 16 11 0 32 44 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 31 28 13 11 4 0 45 25 918

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 Heterosexual 39 34 12 9 6 0 0 74 15 3352
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 40 9 7 6 0 0 79 12 76
2018 Bisexual 39 38 8 6 8 2 0 78 14 58
2018 Other 35 23 10 11 21 0 0 58 32 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 36 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 918

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 Heterosexual 35 33 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 3356
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 31 18 6 6 0 1 69 13 75
2018 Bisexual 36 42 17 3 2 0 0 78 4 59
2018 Other 35 39 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 34 20 9 6 0 0 64 15 920

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 Heterosexual 24 40 37 3362
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 30 43 75
2018 Bisexual 26 33 41 59
2018 Other 31 42 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 32 44 918

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 Heterosexual 18 30 31 5 10 5 787
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 30 33 5 13 10 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 31 38 5 4 9 217
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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 Heterosexual 41 43 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3352
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 46 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 76
2018 Bisexual 43 40 9 7 2 0 0 83 8 59
2018 Other 47 27 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 40 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 918

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 Heterosexual 25 45 17 10 4 1 0 70 13 3342
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 37 15 17 7 1 0 61 24 75
2018 Bisexual 33 42 14 8 4 0 0 74 11 58
2018 Other 23 46 16 5 10 0 0 69 16 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 41 20 11 5 1 0 63 17 917

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 Heterosexual 9 28 35 18 7 0 1 26 38 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 34 34 11 9 0 1 20 45 75
2018 Bisexual 8 23 36 18 13 2 0 31 32 59
2018 Other 10 12 56 16 5 0 0 21 23 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 29 36 16 4 1 1 21 42 915

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 Heterosexual 16 24 28 20 10 1 1 30 41 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 26 19 16 11 1 0 27 54 75
2018 Bisexual 22 16 22 25 13 2 0 39 39 59
2018 Other 22 28 11 28 11 0 0 39 50 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 26 26 17 7 1 2 24 49 911

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 Heterosexual 15 26 32 16 7 2 2 24 43 3336
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 27 33 11 6 1 2 18 48 76
2018 Bisexual 17 24 24 25 6 3 0 32 43 59
2018 Other 16 30 26 12 11 0 5 24 48 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 31 11 6 2 3 18 49 912

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 Heterosexual 6 14 35 30 13 1 1 43 20 3324
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 18 35 29 13 0 0 42 23 76
2018 Bisexual 5 8 30 37 20 0 0 57 13 58
2018 Other 10 5 35 28 11 0 11 43 18 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 18 34 25 10 1 3 37 28 910

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 Heterosexual 19 26 28 16 8 1 1 25 47 3349
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 24 37 13 9 0 0 22 41 75
2018 Bisexual 11 28 27 18 12 0 4 31 41 59
2018 Other 21 21 12 17 23 0 5 43 44 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 27 27 13 6 1 2 19 53 915

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 Heterosexual 12 19 27 24 13 2 2 39 33 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 20 21 31 14 0 2 46 33 76
2018 Bisexual 16 21 22 20 18 3 0 40 38 59
2018 Other 21 28 12 16 18 0 5 36 52 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 23 27 20 10 3 3 31 40 909

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 Heterosexual 12 25 35 17 8 2 2 26 38 3337
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 34 25 17 5 0 1 23 52 76
2018 Bisexual 17 20 22 21 12 7 0 36 40 59
2018 Other 10 26 7 35 10 0 11 51 41 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 24 31 13 8 3 3 23 44 914

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 Heterosexual 40 34 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 3348
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 41 15 4 4 0 0 77 8 74
2018 Bisexual 45 24 11 10 11 0 0 69 20 59
2018 Other 39 33 7 5 16 0 0 72 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 30 11 15 11 1 0 63 25 912

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 Heterosexual 44 38 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 3349
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 44 10 5 1 0 0 84 7 75
2018 Bisexual 47 31 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 58
2018 Other 44 17 11 17 10 0 0 62 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 36 11 9 6 0 0 74 14 918

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 Heterosexual 36 42 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 3353
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 43 14 5 1 0 1 80 7 75
2018 Bisexual 34 43 13 5 5 0 0 77 10 59
2018 Other 23 36 24 11 5 0 0 59 17 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 40 17 9 4 1 0 70 14 918

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 Heterosexual 42 39 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 3352
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 12 6 5 0 0 77 10 76
2018 Bisexual 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 59
2018 Other 51 11 5 7 16 11 0 69 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 36 18 4 4 2 0 73 8 917

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 Heterosexual 40 41 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 3353
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 41 7 13 2 3 0 78 15 75
2018 Bisexual 39 45 3 8 5 0 0 85 13 59
2018 Other 41 32 5 5 17 0 0 72 22 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 38 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 917

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 Heterosexual 43 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 3349
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 45 9 3 4 0 0 85 6 76
2018 Bisexual 45 39 8 4 5 0 0 84 8 59
2018 Other 35 32 11 5 17 0 0 67 22 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 40 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 915

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 Heterosexual 20 35 18 12 9 3 3 59 22 3354
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 26 23 15 5 11 3 49 24 75
2018 Bisexual 22 44 13 8 11 0 3 68 19 59
2018 Other 11 53 5 5 21 0 5 67 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 19 15 11 3 2 52 27 917

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 Heterosexual 33 41 12 8 4 1 0 75 12 3348
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 41 4 17 0 4 3 78 18 75
2018 Bisexual 32 37 11 15 2 3 2 72 17 58
2018 Other 34 28 5 16 17 0 0 62 33 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 41 13 9 5 1 1 72 14 918

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 Heterosexual 31 41 17 6 4 1 0 73 10 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 40 16 10 4 1 0 70 14 75
2018 Bisexual 34 42 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 58
2018 Other 21 41 11 5 17 5 0 65 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 35 23 10 6 1 0 61 16 913

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 Heterosexual 17 29 19 16 12 5 2 49 30 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 32 25 9 15 3 1 49 25 75
2018 Bisexual 21 38 10 10 15 4 2 63 27 58
2018 Other 18 23 5 21 28 5 0 43 52 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 24 18 19 19 6 1 39 41 920

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 Heterosexual 12 88 3359
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 88 76
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 917

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 145

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 61 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 145

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 145

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 Gay or lesbian 0 10

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 145

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 145

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 145

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 144

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 144

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 144

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 144

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 144

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 144

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 144

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 144

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 144

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 144

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 144

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 144

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 Heterosexual 59 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 145

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 Heterosexual 29 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 145

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 145

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 145

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 145

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 Heterosexual 8 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 145

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 416
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 145

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 145

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 416
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 145

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 135

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 Heterosexual 19 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 135

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 135

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 135

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 135

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 135

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 383

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 135

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 135

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 135

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 135

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 Heterosexual 45 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 135

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 Heterosexual 2 383

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 Heterosexual 51 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 135

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 135

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 383
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 135

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 Heterosexual 16 23 21 9 7 19 5 51 22 3351
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 13 31 6 9 22 7 35 21 73
2018 Bisexual 23 20 19 10 7 17 3 55 22 58
2018 Other 25 16 16 5 28 10 0 45 37 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 19 25 12 10 18 4 40 28 922

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 Heterosexual 28 38 17 8 4 5 0 70 13 3350
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 29 28 8 7 2 1 56 15 74
2018 Bisexual 33 21 13 10 9 14 0 63 22 58
2018 Other 25 16 16 21 22 0 0 41 44 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 23 11 6 6 1 57 18 918

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 Heterosexual 7 93 3357
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 91 76
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 914

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 102

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 79 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 84 102

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 256

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 256

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 102

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 102

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 102

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 101

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 101

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 101

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 101

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 101

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 101

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 101

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 101

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 101

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 255

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 255
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 101

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 102

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 102

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 256

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 102

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 256

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 102

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 102

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 102

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 256
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 102

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 242

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 96

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 242

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 242

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 96

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 96

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 96

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 96

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 96

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 242

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 96

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 96

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 96

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 96

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 242
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 96

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 Heterosexual 18 23 22 5 3 24 5 58 11 3353
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 16 31 3 5 29 7 39 12 76
2018 Bisexual 29 17 17 6 5 23 3 62 15 59
2018 Other 5 30 26 11 12 16 0 42 27 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 19 29 7 5 22 4 45 16 919

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 Heterosexual 30 37 18 4 3 7 1 73 8 3351
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 38 25 4 4 8 0 65 8 76
2018 Bisexual 34 31 11 4 6 10 4 75 13 59
2018 Other 5 56 11 5 17 5 0 65 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 31 27 6 4 8 1 59 12 919
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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 Heterosexual 53 28 10 4 4 1 0 82 8 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 31 9 1 7 0 0 82 9 75
2018 Bisexual 56 37 3 2 3 0 0 92 4 58
2018 Other 39 21 12 11 12 0 5 64 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 26 12 7 6 1 0 75 13 913

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 Heterosexual 31 44 14 6 3 1 0 76 10 3342
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 34 20 11 5 0 0 65 15 76
2018 Bisexual 24 42 21 3 7 3 0 68 11 59
2018 Other 21 46 17 10 0 5 0 71 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 41 17 9 5 1 0 68 14 914

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 Heterosexual 22 38 18 14 7 1 0 61 21 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 29 27 17 10 0 0 46 27 76
2018 Bisexual 18 38 22 6 12 5 0 58 19 59
2018 Other 11 28 11 35 16 0 0 39 51 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31 21 17 12 1 0 49 29 917

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 Heterosexual 14 27 24 16 18 0 1 42 34 3355
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 27 23 23 16 0 1 37 40 76
2018 Bisexual 18 14 36 13 16 0 3 33 30 58
2018 Other 24 27 13 10 21 0 5 54 33 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 24 26 14 23 0 1 37 37 918

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 Heterosexual 17 28 28 16 10 0 0 46 27 3350
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 41 28 10 11 0 1 49 22 76
2018 Bisexual 18 28 27 19 8 0 0 46 27 58
2018 Other 23 46 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 32 17 13 0 1 38 30 916

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 Heterosexual 24 33 24 12 6 0 1 58 18 3335
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 37 22 8 8 0 1 61 16 76
2018 Bisexual 31 27 31 4 4 0 2 60 8 58
2018 Other 33 40 21 0 5 0 0 74 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 24 14 8 1 2 53 23 913

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 Heterosexual 17 24 24 18 17 0 1 41 35 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 29 29 16 11 0 1 43 28 75
2018 Bisexual 25 13 30 11 21 0 0 38 32 58
2018 Other 16 28 28 11 17 0 0 44 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 20 24 19 22 0 2 33 42 916

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 Heterosexual 44 26 13 6 5 0 5 74 12 3336
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 33 17 8 3 0 7 70 12 76
2018 Bisexual 50 31 12 3 4 0 0 80 8 58
2018 Other 42 28 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 26 17 8 7 0 6 67 15 914

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 Heterosexual 26 29 24 11 10 0 1 56 21 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 16 15 8 0 1 61 23 76
2018 Bisexual 22 34 19 13 11 0 0 56 24 58
2018 Other 16 40 5 17 21 0 0 56 39 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 23 15 13 0 1 49 28 915

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 Heterosexual 23 37 24 10 4 0 1 60 15 3350
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 33 33 13 4 1 0 49 17 76
2018 Bisexual 25 36 27 9 3 0 0 62 12 59
2018 Other 26 46 7 5 16 0 0 72 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 28 12 9 1 1 51 21 913

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 Heterosexual 19 32 27 14 7 0 0 52 21 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 28 28 25 8 0 0 39 33 76
2018 Bisexual 27 35 17 14 6 2 0 63 20 59
2018 Other 29 40 10 11 10 0 0 69 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 32 26 16 10 1 1 47 27 915

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 Heterosexual 23 33 24 13 6 0 0 56 19 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 33 23 19 10 0 0 49 28 76
2018 Bisexual 23 39 16 14 9 0 0 62 22 59
2018 Other 29 33 0 23 16 0 0 62 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 31 22 15 11 1 2 50 27 914

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 Heterosexual 23 30 25 13 8 0 0 54 21 3332
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 30 23 19 12 0 0 47 30 76
2018 Bisexual 26 29 25 11 8 0 0 56 19 58
2018 Other 23 32 35 0 10 0 0 55 10 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 23 16 12 1 1 49 28 911

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 Heterosexual 49 27 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 29 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 75
2018 Bisexual 52 20 9 14 5 0 0 72 19 58
2018 Other 53 28 0 7 11 0 0 81 19 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 30 16 7 6 0 2 71 13 910

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 Heterosexual 67 17 7 3 2 0 3 88 4 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 21 10 2 4 1 1 85 6 75
2018 Bisexual 64 16 6 3 7 0 3 83 11 59
2018 Other 65 12 5 7 11 0 0 77 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 21 10 4 3 1 4 82 8 916

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 Heterosexual 69 14 7 4 4 1 2 85 8 3340
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 15 6 8 4 1 0 81 12 76
2018 Bisexual 68 14 3 6 9 0 0 82 15 59
2018 Other 44 22 10 5 17 0 0 67 23 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 19 9 6 6 1 3 78 12 911

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 Heterosexual 48 29 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 36 8 5 4 0 1 84 9 75
2018 Bisexual 49 26 13 2 11 0 0 75 12 59
2018 Other 60 24 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 33 13 7 5 0 1 75 12 917

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 Heterosexual 53 24 11 6 5 0 1 77 12 3340
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 20 9 7 7 0 1 76 15 75
2018 Bisexual 59 19 8 6 9 0 0 77 15 59
2018 Other 44 11 19 21 5 0 0 55 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 27 15 9 7 0 1 69 16 914

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 Heterosexual 49 13 5 3 1 0 29 87 5 3321
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 10 7 2 1 0 35 85 5 74
2018 Bisexual 60 5 7 2 6 0 21 81 9 59
2018 Other 62 7 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 14 7 3 2 0 31 83 7 913

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 Heterosexual 59 23 9 3 1 0 4 86 4 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 22 9 3 8 0 6 78 12 74
2018 Bisexual 66 19 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 59
2018 Other 60 0 7 0 0 0 33 90 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 24 11 4 2 0 6 82 6 912

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 Heterosexual 59 19 8 5 6 0 3 80 12 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 12 13 3 11 0 3 73 14 75
2018 Bisexual 52 3 13 12 19 0 2 56 31 59
2018 Other 67 16 0 7 10 0 0 83 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 21 8 6 7 1 4 78 14 916

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 Heterosexual 45 32 15 4 2 0 1 78 7 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 40 10 7 1 0 4 81 9 75
2018 Bisexual 37 34 15 6 6 2 0 72 12 59
2018 Other 63 16 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 32 14 4 2 1 3 79 7 913

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 Heterosexual 11 33 37 14 4 0 0 45 18 3360
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 32 36 15 3 0 0 46 19 76
2018 Bisexual 15 32 42 6 4 0 0 47 11 59
2018 Other 29 17 33 11 10 0 0 46 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 29 39 17 6 1 0 37 24 921

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 Heterosexual 8 19 40 24 10 0 0 33 27 3329
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 15 43 28 6 0 0 34 22 76
2018 Bisexual 9 14 39 25 12 0 0 38 23 59
2018 Other 16 22 37 5 19 0 0 24 39 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 22 41 18 6 0 0 24 35 913
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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 Heterosexual 24 28 23 12 11 1 0 24 76 3361
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 31 29 8 15 0 1 16 84 76
2018 Bisexual 41 18 25 11 5 0 0 41 59 59
2018 Other 21 41 16 5 17 0 0 21 79 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 20 13 13 3 0 22 78 921

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 Heterosexual 20 2519
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 63
2018 Bisexual 21 37
2018 Other 7 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 698

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 Heterosexual 32 2519
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 63
2018 Bisexual 39 37
2018 Other 20 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 698

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 Heterosexual 21 2519
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 63
2018 Bisexual 24 37
2018 Other 29 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 698

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 Heterosexual 53 2519
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 63
2018 Bisexual 52 37
2018 Other 58 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 698

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 Heterosexual 9 2519
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 63
2018 Bisexual 8 37
2018 Other 7 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 698

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 Heterosexual 24 2519
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 63
2018 Bisexual 15 37
2018 Other 7 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 698

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 2519
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 63
2018 Bisexual 43 37
2018 Other 42 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 698

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 Heterosexual 5 39 19 12 6 19 2440
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 31 22 7 7 20 63
2018 Bisexual 3 32 24 8 8 25 35
2018 Other 8 51 26 8 8 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 37 17 11 7 23 661

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 2501
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 61 63
2018 Bisexual 49 51 37
2018 Other 48 52 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 65 691

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 Heterosexual 39 19 15 9 9 1 8 64 20 3342
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 22 18 9 12 0 9 57 23 76
2018 Bisexual 37 16 17 10 5 0 16 63 17 59
2018 Other 46 21 17 0 10 5 0 71 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 18 15 11 15 2 7 55 29 919

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 Heterosexual 11 24 19 20 21 1 6 37 43 2513
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 23 23 13 21 3 5 38 37 62
2018 Bisexual 10 26 21 18 22 0 3 37 41 37
2018 Other 7 31 22 20 13 7 0 41 36 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 21 20 18 25 2 7 32 46 691

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 Heterosexual 4 14 17 22 36 2 5 19 62 2510
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 15 12 17 41 4 6 22 65 63
2018 Bisexual 13 27 5 24 32 0 0 40 56 37
2018 Other 7 25 22 20 14 0 13 36 39 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 13 18 22 38 2 4 17 64 697
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