2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 76. Are you currently a shift worker

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 Shift worker 35 37 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 299
2017 Shift worker 27 56 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 35 42 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 329

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 Shift worker 23 41 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 42 37 11 5 5 1 0 80 9 300
2017 Shift worker 59 18 18 3 3 0 0 77 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 44 32 9 7 7 1 0 76 14 327

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 Shift worker 29 45 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 58 29 11 2 1 0 0 86 3 298
2017 Shift worker 76 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 21
2017 Non-shift worker 54 33 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 330

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 Shift worker 29 59 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 49 34 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 300
2017 Shift worker 69 12 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 47 35 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 328

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 Shift worker 39 26 24 11 0 0 0 65 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 40 34 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 299
2017 Shift worker 70 9 13 0 8 0 0 79 8 21
2017 Non-shift worker 45 26 15 6 7 1 0 72 13 329

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 Shift worker 39 19 37 6 0 0 0 57 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 39 36 13 10 3 0 0 75 13 297
2017 Shift worker 68 8 16 0 7 0 0 77 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 45 27 14 6 6 0 0 73 13 330

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 Shift worker 39 15 28 11 0 7 0 58 12 15
2018 Non-shift worker 35 20 23 11 7 1 1 57 19 300
2017 Shift worker 63 8 12 8 10 0 0 71 18 22
2017 Non-shift worker 34 23 15 10 10 7 1 62 22 330
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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 Shift worker 52 31 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 50 30 9 4 4 2 1 83 8 298
2017 Shift worker 72 13 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 57 25 4 5 6 2 1 84 11 330

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 Shift worker 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 43 37 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 297
2017 Shift worker 74 8 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 53 27 8 5 6 1 1 81 12 329

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 Shift worker 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 51 27 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 298
2017 Shift worker 74 9 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 61 21 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 330

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 Shift worker 29 42 23 6 0 0 0 72 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 38 33 12 7 3 6 0 76 11 300
2017 Shift worker 65 19 8 0 7 0 0 84 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 39 29 9 9 6 7 0 73 17 330

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 Shift worker 29 49 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 33 32 15 10 6 3 0 67 17 301
2017 Shift worker 71 9 8 0 10 2 0 81 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 38 28 13 9 8 4 0 68 18 329

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 Shift worker 29 33 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 15
2018 Non-shift worker 24 30 20 13 7 5 0 57 21 299
2017 Shift worker 63 14 9 3 10 2 0 78 13 21
2017 Non-shift worker 30 25 17 11 9 7 0 60 22 330

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 Shift worker 23 33 18 11 14 0 0 56 26 15
2018 Non-shift worker 23 36 13 19 7 2 0 60 27 302
2017 Shift worker 68 6 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 27 32 12 11 12 5 0 62 25 329
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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 Shift worker 30 28 28 14 0 0 0 58 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 37 38 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 299
2017 Shift worker 59 24 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 32 11 6 8 1 0 74 15 329

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 Shift worker 33 35 12 20 0 0 0 68 20 15
2018 Non-shift worker 37 37 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 301
2017 Shift worker 71 19 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 21
2017 Non-shift worker 42 34 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 328

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 Shift worker 21 27 10 23 6 7 7 55 33 15
2018 Non-shift worker 18 26 12 13 12 14 5 55 31 299
2017 Shift worker 15 3 20 8 3 50 0 36 23 22
2017 Non-shift worker 18 21 14 12 9 19 6 53 28 330

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 Shift worker 27 51 13 0 0 0 9 86 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 43 35 11 6 3 1 1 79 10 297
2017 Shift worker 24 17 12 8 0 0 39 67 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 48 29 9 5 7 1 1 79 12 329

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-shift worker 39 27 14 7 0 5 8 76 8 89

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 Shift worker 33 38 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 14
2018 Non-shift worker 39 40 6 10 3 0 2 81 13 299
2017 Shift worker 70 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 43 36 6 10 5 0 1 80 15 330

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 Shift worker 20 63 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 38 42 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 299
2017 Shift worker 24 53 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 39 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 330

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 Shift worker 52 20 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 50 37 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 297
2017 Shift worker 36 11 50 3 0 0 0 47 3 22
2017 Non-shift worker 49 36 5 6 4 0 0 85 9 329

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 Shift worker 32 18 23 11 9 7 0 53 21 15
2018 Non-shift worker 29 36 13 11 7 3 1 68 19 300
2017 Shift worker 24 15 6 8 4 42 0 68 21 22
2017 Non-shift worker 43 22 10 10 9 5 1 69 20 329

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 Shift worker 14 17 24 22 15 0 7 34 41 15
2018 Non-shift worker 20 30 14 16 14 4 3 53 32 302
2017 Shift worker 22 46 10 6 7 6 3 74 15 21
2017 Non-shift worker 24 20 12 14 19 3 9 49 37 330

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 Shift worker 14 25 38 0 14 0 9 43 16 15
2018 Non-shift worker 44 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 300
2017 Shift worker 60 11 18 5 3 0 3 73 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 44 32 9 10 5 0 1 76 14 330

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 Shift worker 23 27 31 19 0 0 0 50 19 15
2018 Non-shift worker 42 34 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 300
2017 Shift worker 64 11 20 3 0 0 3 76 3 22
2017 Non-shift worker 45 31 10 6 6 1 1 77 12 330

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 Shift worker 29 36 14 14 6 0 0 66 20 15
2018 Non-shift worker 43 36 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 296
2017 Shift worker 63 24 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 21
2017 Non-shift worker 46 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 330

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 Shift worker 23 28 29 11 0 0 9 56 12 15
2018 Non-shift worker 29 41 15 7 3 4 1 74 11 301
2017 Shift worker 60 14 10 6 7 0 3 76 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 34 32 15 7 6 5 1 71 14 329

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 Shift worker 40 37 12 6 6 0 0 76 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 53 29 9 4 4 1 1 82 8 296
2017 Shift worker 60 14 22 2 0 0 3 76 2 22
2017 Non-shift worker 52 32 6 5 2 0 1 86 7 330

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 Shift worker 43 34 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 47 28 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 302
2017 Shift worker 69 16 6 0 4 4 0 90 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 47 34 10 3 1 0 5 85 4 330

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 Shift worker 30 30 40 15
2018 Non-shift worker 30 33 37 303
2017 Shift worker 22 26 52 22
2017 Non-shift worker 35 34 31 330

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-shift worker 8 8 53 4 18 9 113
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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 Shift worker 36 53 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 62 30 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 301
2017 Shift worker 71 16 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 54 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 329

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 Shift worker 14 40 23 6 0 9 9 66 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 40 38 14 4 2 1 0 79 7 303
2017 Shift worker 68 14 6 6 4 2 0 83 11 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 34 14 5 4 2 0 77 9 330

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 Shift worker 0 29 41 24 5 0 0 30 29 15
2018 Non-shift worker 7 19 29 28 15 1 2 44 26 298
2017 Shift worker 4 13 21 8 53 0 0 61 18 22
2017 Non-shift worker 7 20 25 21 17 2 8 42 30 328

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 Shift worker 6 17 21 13 33 10 0 51 26 14
2018 Non-shift worker 7 17 24 28 19 3 1 49 25 301
2017 Shift worker 4 9 18 9 56 0 3 68 14 22
2017 Non-shift worker 9 10 22 24 21 3 11 52 22 326

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 Shift worker 11 21 19 10 21 17 0 38 39 15
2018 Non-shift worker 8 15 34 21 16 3 3 40 24 300
2017 Shift worker 4 9 18 9 50 0 9 66 15 22
2017 Non-shift worker 12 12 25 22 17 3 9 44 27 330

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 Shift worker 0 11 13 40 27 9 0 74 12 15
2018 Non-shift worker 3 5 34 32 23 1 2 57 9 301
2017 Shift worker 4 3 24 11 54 0 3 67 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 2 7 32 29 19 2 9 53 10 327

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 Shift worker 0 18 32 19 23 0 9 45 20 15
2018 Non-shift worker 9 20 25 24 17 2 3 43 31 302
2017 Shift worker 7 3 14 10 62 0 3 75 11 22
2017 Non-shift worker 7 15 23 18 23 2 11 48 26 328

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 Shift worker 12 21 21 0 24 14 7 31 42 15
2018 Non-shift worker 12 18 24 24 16 3 3 42 32 300
2017 Shift worker 10 8 17 17 42 3 3 63 19 22
2017 Non-shift worker 8 9 22 23 24 3 11 54 20 327

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 Shift worker 6 12 35 9 21 9 9 36 22 15
2018 Non-shift worker 9 12 34 23 16 3 2 41 22 301
2017 Shift worker 7 0 20 9 51 6 6 69 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 9 11 28 19 21 3 10 45 23 330

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 Shift worker 45 11 19 24 0 0 0 56 24 15
2018 Non-shift worker 50 30 8 7 4 1 1 81 11 301
2017 Shift worker 72 11 11 3 0 3 0 85 3 22
2017 Non-shift worker 55 24 9 6 6 0 1 80 12 330

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 Shift worker 51 27 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 58 33 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 301
2017 Shift worker 69 21 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 58 26 5 8 2 0 1 85 10 330

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 Shift worker 27 45 19 0 0 0 9 79 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 52 32 10 3 1 1 1 86 5 301

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 Shift worker 40 24 23 0 0 13 0 73 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 41 31 12 4 3 8 1 80 7 297
2017 Shift worker 70 14 6 3 4 2 0 86 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 24 13 4 5 8 6 74 10 330

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 Shift worker 33 41 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 43 39 9 3 2 3 1 85 5 299
2017 Shift worker 71 14 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 48 31 10 6 2 2 0 82 8 330

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 Shift worker 54 28 13 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 56 33 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 298
2017 Shift worker 74 9 13 0 4 0 0 82 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 55 30 7 3 3 0 1 86 7 330

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 Shift worker 23 31 25 6 0 7 9 64 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 28 32 16 10 5 6 4 67 16 300
2017 Shift worker 63 7 12 8 0 0 9 78 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 36 26 13 8 7 6 4 68 17 330

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 Shift worker 37 14 38 11 0 0 0 51 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 38 36 9 9 5 4 0 77 14 302
2017 Shift worker 60 14 14 6 4 2 0 75 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 42 28 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 329

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 Shift worker 23 35 36 6 0 0 0 58 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 31 38 19 6 3 2 0 71 9 299

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 Shift worker 15 12 6 16 0 41 10 56 32 14
2018 Non-shift worker 21 21 19 10 10 16 3 52 24 299
2017 Shift worker 56 7 22 6 0 3 6 70 6 21
2017 Non-shift worker 24 19 15 7 12 14 9 56 25 330

Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Shift worker 23 13 19 0 0 29 15 65 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 20 14 15 4 5 35 8 60 15 302
2017 Shift worker 63 8 5 0 7 11 6 85 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 18 11 13 6 5 33 14 54 22 330

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 Shift worker 23 32 25 6 0 14 0 64 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 30 28 17 4 5 14 1 70 10 301
2017 Shift worker 29 9 8 0 7 44 3 71 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 34 23 15 6 5 15 3 69 14 329

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 Shift worker 0 100 15
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 303

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 40 14

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 Non-shift worker 0 14

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 14

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 14

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 33 14

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 33 14

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 14

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 14

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 14

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 Non-shift worker 39 14

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 14

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 54 14

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 Non-shift worker 0 12

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 Non-shift worker 0 12

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 Non-shift worker 0 12

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 12

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 Non-shift worker 0 12

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 Non-shift worker 36 12

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 Non-shift worker 0 12

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 Shift worker 23 4 21 0 0 29 22 56 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 20 13 14 2 3 41 8 64 8 300
2017 Shift worker 26 7 6 0 0 53 9 84 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 21 9 14 3 2 38 13 61 10 329

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 Shift worker 35 18 20 6 0 21 0 67 8 14
2018 Non-shift worker 32 25 19 2 2 18 2 71 5 297
2017 Shift worker 71 3 9 0 4 10 3 85 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 38 23 12 3 2 20 2 78 7 328
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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 Shift worker 58 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 58 26 8 3 3 2 1 86 6 298
2017 Shift worker 76 7 11 3 0 3 0 86 3 22
2017 Non-shift worker 64 17 9 3 4 2 0 84 7 329

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 Shift worker 14 57 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 32 44 11 5 3 4 1 79 9 301
2017 Shift worker 24 13 14 3 4 39 3 64 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 28 37 16 6 5 8 0 71 12 329

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 Shift worker 14 68 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 30 39 14 9 4 2 0 72 14 299
2017 Shift worker 59 22 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 22
2017 Non-shift worker 26 38 15 10 8 2 0 66 19 330

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 Shift worker 34 27 9 9 15 0 7 65 26 15
2018 Non-shift worker 41 27 17 6 7 0 2 70 13 301
2017 Shift worker 36 39 5 4 11 0 6 80 16 22
2017 Non-shift worker 37 22 22 7 11 0 2 60 18 330

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 Shift worker 20 20 30 15 6 0 9 44 23 15
2018 Non-shift worker 23 28 21 16 11 0 0 51 28 302
2017 Shift worker 21 53 9 11 4 0 3 76 15 22
2017 Non-shift worker 28 31 23 12 4 0 1 60 17 330

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 Shift worker 21 33 31 0 6 0 9 59 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 33 30 22 9 5 0 1 64 14 298
2017 Shift worker 63 17 10 8 0 0 3 82 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 35 34 17 10 2 0 1 70 12 329

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 Shift worker 21 23 23 21 12 0 0 44 33 15
2018 Non-shift worker 23 24 20 18 14 1 1 48 32 301
2017 Shift worker 57 11 9 15 6 0 3 70 21 22
2017 Non-shift worker 33 30 15 12 7 1 3 65 20 329

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 Shift worker 46 25 14 9 0 6 0 76 9 15
2018 Non-shift worker 47 25 15 5 4 1 5 76 9 299
2017 Shift worker 77 8 2 6 0 0 6 91 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 50 25 8 5 1 0 10 84 6 329

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 Shift worker 31 20 19 9 6 0 15 60 17 15
2018 Non-shift worker 37 29 17 9 6 0 2 67 15 298
2017 Shift worker 63 14 9 8 0 0 6 82 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 37 33 17 8 3 0 2 71 11 327

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 Shift worker 32 25 35 0 0 0 9 62 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 39 31 15 8 4 1 1 71 13 297
2017 Shift worker 60 11 17 2 0 0 9 79 2 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 29 15 8 4 0 3 72 12 327

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 Shift worker 20 22 31 12 0 0 16 49 15 15
2018 Non-shift worker 32 32 18 11 5 1 1 65 16 298
2017 Shift worker 58 13 15 6 0 0 9 78 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 36 27 20 9 5 0 2 65 14 327

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 Shift worker 27 24 34 7 0 0 9 56 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 36 33 16 7 6 1 1 71 13 298
2017 Shift worker 66 10 12 3 3 0 6 81 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 42 24 15 10 6 0 2 68 16 327

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 Shift worker 28 33 19 6 0 0 14 71 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 42 30 18 6 3 1 1 73 9 295
2017 Shift worker 63 8 22 3 0 0 3 74 3 21
2017 Non-shift worker 53 24 10 7 3 0 3 79 10 326

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 Shift worker 46 32 7 6 0 0 9 86 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 67 18 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 295
2017 Shift worker 77 11 7 0 2 0 3 91 2 22
2017 Non-shift worker 65 23 6 2 3 0 2 90 4 329

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 Shift worker 68 11 0 7 6 0 9 86 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 81 8 4 1 1 2 4 94 2 297

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 Shift worker 72 7 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 75 9 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 296
2017 Shift worker 90 2 5 0 0 0 3 94 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 80 8 3 3 3 1 3 91 5 329

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 Shift worker 52 41 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 63 23 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 299
2017 Shift worker 77 10 3 7 0 0 3 91 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 63 19 10 2 3 0 3 85 5 328

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 Shift worker 57 21 6 0 0 0 16 93 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 59 20 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 299
2017 Shift worker 81 5 5 6 0 0 3 89 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 66 15 8 4 5 0 2 83 10 327

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 Shift worker 48 16 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 55 11 5 1 1 1 26 90 3 296
2017 Shift worker 83 3 3 0 4 0 8 93 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 58 8 6 2 0 0 25 89 4 330

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 Shift worker 52 26 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 70 15 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 298
2017 Shift worker 89 0 0 3 4 0 5 93 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 72 15 4 2 1 1 5 93 3 326

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 Shift worker 61 0 6 17 0 0 16 73 20 14
2018 Non-shift worker 81 6 4 2 3 1 4 91 5 299
2017 Shift worker 47 42 0 5 3 0 3 91 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 74 12 4 3 2 0 4 90 5 329

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 Shift worker 30 27 37 6 0 0 0 57 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 53 28 13 2 1 0 3 84 3 299
2017 Shift worker 74 13 3 7 0 0 3 90 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 59 24 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 328

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 Shift worker 14 32 54 0 0 0 0 46 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 19 33 33 13 2 0 0 52 15 301
2017 Shift worker 7 55 21 6 4 4 3 67 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 19 33 36 9 3 0 1 52 12 330

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 Shift worker 0 0 78 22 0 0 0 22 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 7 17 36 25 15 1 0 40 24 297
2017 Shift worker 4 9 21 53 9 0 3 64 14 22
2017 Non-shift worker 7 12 31 34 16 0 1 50 18 327
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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 Shift worker 32 44 0 14 10 0 0 32 68 15
2018 Non-shift worker 50 28 10 4 5 3 1 51 49 302
2017 Shift worker 67 9 5 11 9 0 0 67 33 22
2017 Non-shift worker 43 22 17 4 9 5 1 46 54 330

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 Shift worker 23 10
2018 Non-shift worker 20 141
2017 Shift worker 38 11
2017 Non-shift worker 18 170

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 Shift worker 14 10
2018 Non-shift worker 31 141
2017 Shift worker 41 11
2017 Non-shift worker 28 170

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 Shift worker 24 10
2018 Non-shift worker 17 141
2017 Shift worker 25 11
2017 Non-shift worker 24 170

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 Shift worker 16 10
2018 Non-shift worker 35 141
2017 Shift worker 60 11
2017 Non-shift worker 38 170

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 Shift worker 8 10
2018 Non-shift worker 3 141
2017 Shift worker 14 11
2017 Non-shift worker 6 170

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 Shift worker 8 10
2018 Non-shift worker 26 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Shift worker 53 10
2018 Non-shift worker 28 141
2017 Shift worker 19 11
2017 Non-shift worker 34 170

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2017 Shift worker 20 31 27 6 0 15 10
2017 Non-shift worker 8 59 15 5 3 9 164

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 Shift worker 37 6 25 11 0 0 21 54 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 50 12 14 9 7 1 6 67 18 300

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 Shift worker 10 42 0 21 15 13 0 59 41 10
2018 Non-shift worker 35 21 13 13 10 3 5 61 24 140
2017 Shift worker 8 18 6 17 41 0 10 29 64 11
2017 Non-shift worker 27 24 15 12 13 1 9 56 27 170

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 Shift worker 10 34 13 8 14 13 8 55 29 10
2018 Non-shift worker 11 14 10 9 21 3 32 38 47 139
2017 Shift worker 10 17 6 0 47 0 20 34 59 11
2017 Non-shift worker 11 10 13 13 26 2 26 30 53 170
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