2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Employment and Social Development Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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 27 48 9 11 4 0 1 76 15 11107
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 47 9 13 6 0 0 73 19 409
2018 Bisexual 24 46 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 255
2018 Other 25 35 7 19 12 0 1 61 32 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 44 10 14 7 0 1 68 22 2567

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 40 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 11068
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 43 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 406
2018 Bisexual 32 39 13 12 5 0 0 71 17 255
2018 Other 33 39 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 36 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 2563

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 42 40 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 11021
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 42 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 405
2018 Bisexual 41 39 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 253
2018 Other 41 34 7 13 6 0 0 74 19 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 38 10 8 5 0 0 77 12 2541

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 42 35 10 7 4 0 1 78 12 11078
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 36 10 8 5 1 1 76 14 409
2018 Bisexual 40 37 6 11 5 1 0 78 16 255
2018 Other 35 25 16 11 13 0 0 59 25 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 35 13 10 7 0 0 69 18 2560

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 34 43 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 11057
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 41 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 405
2018 Bisexual 29 44 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 253
2018 Other 27 41 16 10 7 0 0 68 16 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 41 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 2556

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 27 36 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 11096
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 33 15 16 7 0 0 63 22 408
2018 Bisexual 25 33 17 13 12 0 0 58 25 255
2018 Other 16 27 15 21 17 1 2 45 39 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 19 14 14 0 0 53 28 2565

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 33 43 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 11101
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 43 15 13 3 0 0 70 15 407
2018 Bisexual 33 38 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 254
2018 Other 35 31 10 9 15 0 0 66 24 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 41 14 10 7 0 0 70 17 2563

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 45 41 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 11082
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 41 7 4 0 1 0 89 4 409
2018 Bisexual 40 44 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 255
2018 Other 40 40 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 38 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 2565

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 30 39 15 10 7 0 0 69 16 11052
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 33 15 12 7 0 0 67 19 404
2018 Bisexual 31 34 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 255
2018 Other 23 35 10 17 15 0 1 58 32 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 34 16 14 11 0 0 58 25 2559

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 50 36 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 10981
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 33 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 405
2018 Bisexual 45 38 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 255
2018 Other 39 36 12 7 5 0 1 75 12 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 34 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 2540

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 36 17 13 8 0 0 61 22 11035
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 36 15 16 7 0 1 62 23 407
2018 Bisexual 23 35 15 17 10 0 1 58 27 254
2018 Other 15 37 11 12 22 2 1 53 35 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 32 17 16 13 0 0 54 29 2559

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 29 33 17 12 7 0 1 63 20 11023
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 31 20 12 10 0 1 58 22 407
2018 Bisexual 30 27 15 18 7 0 3 59 26 255
2018 Other 22 28 12 16 17 3 2 53 35 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 29 20 14 13 0 1 53 27 2554

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 32 40 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 11030
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 38 16 12 4 0 0 68 16 409
2018 Bisexual 32 30 17 12 7 1 1 64 19 255
2018 Other 24 32 15 15 12 0 1 57 27 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 35 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 2551

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 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 11073
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 43 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 408
2018 Bisexual 34 38 14 11 2 0 0 73 13 255
2018 Other 28 42 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 14 7 4 0 0 74 12 2557

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 43 30 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 11112
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 31 16 6 4 0 2 74 10 409
2018 Bisexual 43 34 8 8 4 0 2 79 13 256
2018 Other 40 28 19 5 6 1 1 70 11 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 29 18 7 5 0 2 69 13 2577

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 10 24 34 20 9 1 2 30 35 11090
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 24 33 18 9 1 2 27 39 410
2018 Bisexual 14 19 37 20 8 2 2 28 34 257
2018 Other 13 22 40 17 5 2 1 23 36 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 26 31 16 8 1 3 24 43 2549

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 8 16 28 26 16 3 2 44 26 11037
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 20 28 21 16 3 2 38 32 409
2018 Bisexual 12 16 24 27 15 4 1 44 30 255
2018 Other 10 23 24 21 16 2 3 39 35 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 20 27 21 13 3 4 36 35 2546

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 22 28 18 11 3 4 31 40 11045
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 24 25 17 10 3 5 29 44 409
2018 Bisexual 17 22 24 21 10 1 5 33 42 256
2018 Other 12 17 26 23 11 5 5 38 33 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 21 27 16 9 3 5 28 43 2545

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 9 16 30 24 15 1 3 42 27 11018
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 15 28 24 16 2 5 42 28 406
2018 Bisexual 10 12 32 24 17 1 4 43 23 256
2018 Other 9 15 32 23 18 1 2 42 25 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 16 31 21 12 2 5 36 31 2537

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 13 20 27 21 14 2 4 37 35 11052
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 21 26 19 15 2 4 36 36 410
2018 Bisexual 18 18 21 21 14 3 5 38 38 255
2018 Other 19 12 26 21 16 2 4 40 33 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 22 26 16 10 2 5 29 43 2543

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 20 27 20 14 3 3 36 34 11018
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 26 22 18 12 3 3 32 44 409
2018 Bisexual 15 22 21 18 14 6 4 36 41 252
2018 Other 15 19 20 19 18 4 5 40 38 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 21 25 19 11 4 5 32 41 2535

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 16 24 32 14 9 2 2 25 42 11084
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 25 29 13 8 3 1 22 48 409
2018 Bisexual 18 26 32 12 6 4 2 20 46 256
2018 Other 18 20 35 12 9 3 2 22 41 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 24 27 14 7 3 3 23 48 2553
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My Work Unit

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 23 32 19 9 6 7 4 62 17 11053
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 31 18 10 8 7 5 59 21 408
2018 Bisexual 23 25 18 10 9 10 5 56 22 256
2018 Other 20 27 14 12 14 9 4 54 29 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 28 22 11 11 7 4 51 25 2565

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 44 32 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 11016
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 31 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 408
2018 Bisexual 43 32 9 7 6 2 1 77 13 256
2018 Other 37 23 14 10 15 2 0 61 25 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 11 11 9 2 0 67 21 2558

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 14 23 19 15 11 17 3 45 31 11046
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 23 16 18 14 15 3 41 39 407
2018 Bisexual 12 20 14 18 15 19 2 40 42 255
2018 Other 12 17 17 11 19 22 3 38 40 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 18 21 16 16 17 2 36 39 2547

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 48 36 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 11037
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 39 7 8 2 0 0 82 10 407
2018 Bisexual 49 35 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 254
2018 Other 34 38 9 9 8 2 0 73 17 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 37 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 2555

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 37 39 14 5 2 2 1 79 7 11065
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 40 13 5 2 2 1 79 8 407
2018 Bisexual 38 39 14 5 2 1 2 80 6 255
2018 Other 24 42 14 6 10 3 1 69 17 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 36 18 6 4 3 1 70 11 2564
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My Immediate Supervisor

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 39 36 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 11064
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 34 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 406
2018 Bisexual 35 31 13 12 6 1 1 68 19 256
2018 Other 31 32 8 10 15 1 2 66 26 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 33 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 2554

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 48 31 10 5 3 2 0 81 9 11048
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 32 8 8 3 2 0 81 11 404
2018 Bisexual 48 28 10 6 5 3 1 78 11 256
2018 Other 39 20 11 11 10 8 2 65 23 97
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 29 13 8 6 2 1 72 14 2550

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 46 33 10 6 3 1 0 80 10 11021
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 33 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 407
2018 Bisexual 41 28 11 12 6 1 1 71 18 256
2018 Other 44 22 11 10 8 3 1 69 19 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 32 12 9 6 1 1 72 16 2540

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 55 26 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 11034
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 30 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 407
2018 Bisexual 55 27 8 4 4 1 1 84 8 255
2018 Other 48 25 11 3 9 1 2 76 12 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 27 12 6 6 2 0 76 12 2553

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 50 29 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 11056
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 29 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 406
2018 Bisexual 47 27 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 256
2018 Other 41 31 11 7 9 1 0 73 16 97
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 27 15 7 7 1 0 71 14 2551
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Senior Management

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 31 38 12 9 4 1 4 73 15 1855
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 38 10 17 3 1 3 68 21 69
2018 Bisexual 20 31 11 11 8 11 8 62 23 26
2018 Other 9 47 18 0 18 0 9 61 19 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 35 17 13 4 2 4 63 18 337

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 33 31 16 7 5 9 0 70 12 11102
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 29 18 6 7 9 1 66 14 408
2018 Bisexual 31 30 13 11 5 10 0 68 18 255
2018 Other 28 29 4 11 11 18 0 69 27 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 20 8 9 10 0 59 18 2566

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 30 33 17 10 6 3 0 65 17 11068
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 32 17 11 8 2 1 63 20 409
2018 Bisexual 29 33 14 13 7 4 0 65 21 256
2018 Other 31 29 12 5 15 7 1 65 22 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 20 14 11 4 0 54 25 2551

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 21 31 20 13 7 7 0 56 22 11057
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 32 20 15 8 6 1 53 25 407
2018 Bisexual 15 32 19 16 10 8 0 51 28 254
2018 Other 22 21 18 7 16 16 0 52 27 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 25 22 15 12 8 0 47 30 2554

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 20 34 18 15 9 3 0 56 25 11092
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 33 17 19 10 4 1 53 30 409
2018 Bisexual 16 33 16 19 12 4 0 51 32 254
2018 Other 17 28 20 10 18 7 0 48 30 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 27 19 19 14 4 0 46 34 2563
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 27 46 16 8 2 1 0 74 10 11077
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 43 17 12 3 1 0 67 16 408
2018 Bisexual 25 44 15 12 4 0 0 69 16 253
2018 Other 21 42 14 12 10 2 0 63 22 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 40 19 10 5 1 0 65 15 2556

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 35 40 12 7 4 2 1 76 11 11066
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 38 12 8 5 2 1 74 13 408
2018 Bisexual 34 33 12 13 6 1 1 68 19 253
2018 Other 30 25 13 14 12 1 5 59 28 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 38 15 9 6 2 1 69 16 2564

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 35 40 16 6 3 1 0 75 9 11031
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 40 17 8 3 0 0 72 10 407
2018 Bisexual 33 33 17 9 5 2 0 68 14 254
2018 Other 25 30 15 13 11 4 1 59 25 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 36 20 8 6 2 0 65 14 2554

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 20 26 20 13 11 9 2 51 26 11065
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 23 13 17 14 11 3 48 36 410
2018 Bisexual 19 26 16 10 18 9 1 51 31 255
2018 Other 16 18 18 17 19 8 5 38 41 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 22 20 16 16 9 3 41 36 2563

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 23 35 17 13 9 3 0 60 23 11077
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 35 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 406
2018 Bisexual 26 29 17 14 11 3 0 57 26 255
2018 Other 20 27 15 13 19 5 1 50 34 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 20 15 15 3 0 48 32 2563

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 22 30 15 14 14 2 2 54 30 11076
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 32 12 13 14 2 2 60 28 407
2018 Bisexual 22 27 19 13 16 2 1 50 31 253
2018 Other 18 22 17 10 25 4 5 43 38 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 24 16 16 21 3 2 44 39 2565

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 20 35 23 11 7 4 0 58 18 11089
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 34 22 13 8 4 0 55 23 410
2018 Bisexual 17 30 24 15 10 5 0 49 26 256
2018 Other 13 30 21 10 17 7 2 47 30 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 29 23 14 11 5 1 48 27 2565

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 46 36 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 11059
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 36 14 4 2 2 1 79 7 409
2018 Bisexual 46 34 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 255
2018 Other 40 29 8 8 12 2 0 71 21 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 35 16 4 3 3 1 75 8 2558

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 45 37 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 11052
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 39 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 410
2018 Bisexual 41 36 10 8 4 1 0 77 13 256
2018 Other 30 37 5 9 16 3 0 69 25 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 36 16 6 4 2 0 73 11 2559

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 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 11046
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 35 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 408
2018 Bisexual 50 32 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 256
2018 Other 37 30 9 8 14 2 1 69 22 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 36 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 2552

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 39 34 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 11058
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 33 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 409
2018 Bisexual 39 27 16 8 8 1 0 67 17 255
2018 Other 34 23 17 11 14 3 0 58 25 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 29 20 11 8 1 0 61 19 2554

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 37 36 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 10982
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 38 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 407
2018 Bisexual 37 34 10 12 6 0 0 71 19 256
2018 Other 31 25 14 13 15 2 0 57 28 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 20 11 8 0 0 61 19 2548

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 29 25 20 13 9 4 0 56 23 11068
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 23 20 15 12 5 1 51 28 409
2018 Bisexual 27 21 16 16 16 3 1 50 34 254
2018 Other 26 17 20 12 17 7 1 47 31 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 22 22 14 13 5 1 49 28 2565
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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 30 35 35 11128
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 29 34 410
2018 Bisexual 42 28 30 256
2018 Other 35 25 40 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 32 39 2574

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 13 38 34 5 5 5 3312
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 40 35 9 5 5 151
2018 Bisexual 0 29 49 5 11 6 106
2018 Other 3 29 42 9 11 6 33
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 38 5 4 7 746
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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 11119
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 85 409
2018 Bisexual 17 83 256
2018 Other 21 79 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 2568

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 61
2018 Bisexual 49 45
2018 Other 66 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 426

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 61
2018 Bisexual 50 45
2018 Other 51 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 426

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 426

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 61
2018 Bisexual 0 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 426

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 1353
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 426

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 15 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 61
2018 Bisexual 27 45
2018 Other 41 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 426

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 1353
2018 Other 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 426

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 61
2018 Bisexual 40 45
2018 Other 52 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 426

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 61
2018 Bisexual 41 45
2018 Other 47 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 426

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 61
2018 Bisexual 44 45
2018 Other 53 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 426

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 61
2018 Bisexual 43 45
2018 Other 58 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 426

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 61
2018 Bisexual 29 45
2018 Other 42 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 426

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 61
2018 Bisexual 62 45
2018 Other 70 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 426

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 61
2018 Bisexual 46 45
2018 Other 48 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 426

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 1 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 426

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 61
2018 Bisexual 23 45
2018 Other 38 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 426

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 426

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 61
2018 Bisexual 44 45
2018 Other 53 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 426

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 61
2018 Bisexual 35 45
2018 Other 33 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 426

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 1354
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 61
2018 Bisexual 18 45
2018 Other 21 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 426

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 52 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 61
2018 Bisexual 60 45
2018 Other 47 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 425

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 26 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 61
2018 Bisexual 33 45
2018 Other 33 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 425

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 4 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 425

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 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 425

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 10 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 425

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 6 1353
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 425

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 14 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 425

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 61
2018 Bisexual 11 45
2018 Other 31 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 425

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 27 1353
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 61
2018 Bisexual 24 45
2018 Other 35 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 425

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 13 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 394

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 20 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 394

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 11 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 394

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 8 1272
2018 Other 0 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 394

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 12 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 394

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 9 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 394

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 11 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 58
2018 Bisexual 14 41
2018 Other 0 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 394

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 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 394

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 11 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 394

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 26 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 58
2018 Bisexual 27 41
2018 Other 49 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 394

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 8 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 58
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 394

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 42 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 58
2018 Bisexual 41 41
2018 Other 60 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 394

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 1 1272
2018 Prefer not to answer 1 394

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 49 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 58
2018 Bisexual 34 41
2018 Other 56 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 394

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 4 1272
2018 Bisexual 0 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 394

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 14 1272
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 58
2018 Bisexual 17 41
2018 Other 22 20
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 394

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 17 17 21 5 5 27 7 52 16 11082
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 16 21 8 8 25 7 46 23 409
2018 Bisexual 14 19 17 6 10 28 7 50 24 256
2018 Other 13 15 12 13 13 29 6 42 40 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 15 26 7 9 24 7 40 23 2563

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 32 32 17 5 4 8 1 71 10 11086
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 30 18 9 5 8 1 65 15 409
2018 Bisexual 29 32 15 6 6 10 1 70 14 256
2018 Other 22 22 17 10 14 13 2 53 28 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 22 7 7 11 1 59 16 2565
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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 6 94 11085
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 408
2018 Bisexual 9 91 256
2018 Other 22 78 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 2564

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 41
2018 Bisexual 39 23
2018 Other 60 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 264

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 76 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 78 264

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 264

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 Gay or lesbian 0 41
2018 Bisexual 0 23
2018 Other 0 22

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 643
2018 Bisexual 22 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 264

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 12 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 264

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 643
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 264

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 40
2018 Bisexual 21 23
2018 Other 27 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 263

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 263

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 642
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 263

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 642
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 263

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 40
2018 Bisexual 30 23
2018 Other 27 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 263

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 40
2018 Bisexual 38 23
2018 Other 21 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 263

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 1 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 263

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 Heterosexual 1 642
2018 Other 29 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 263

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 263

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 263

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 Heterosexual 1 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 40
2018 Bisexual 0 23

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 40
2018 Bisexual 23 23
2018 Other 36 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 263

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 40
2018 Bisexual 0 23
2018 Other 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 263

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 642
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 263

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 32 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 41
2018 Bisexual 56 23
2018 Other 46 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 265

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 14 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 41
2018 Bisexual 30 23
2018 Other 22 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 265

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 3 643
2018 Other 0 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 265

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 18 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 265

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 4 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 265

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 6 643
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 265

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 9 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 41
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 265

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 643
2018 Bisexual 21 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 265

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 46 643
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 41
2018 Bisexual 22 23
2018 Other 46 22
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 265

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 6 603
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 244

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 12 603
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 244

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 4 603
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 244

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 2 603
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 244

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 Heterosexual 4 603
2018 Other 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 244

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 4 603
2018 Other 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 244

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 9 603
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 244

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 13 603
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 244

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 11 603
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 244

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 26 603
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 40
2018 Bisexual 32 21
2018 Other 41 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 244

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 8 603
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 244

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 45 603
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 40
2018 Bisexual 51 21
2018 Other 49 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 244

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 1 603
2018 Bisexual 0 21
2018 Other 0 21

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 58 603
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 40
2018 Bisexual 55 21
2018 Other 57 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 244

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 4 603
2018 Other 0 21
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 244

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 14 603
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 40
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 244

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 19 17 21 3 3 30 6 57 9 11098
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 17 24 4 3 29 7 52 12 410
2018 Bisexual 18 17 16 6 5 30 8 56 18 255
2018 Other 18 11 14 9 12 31 5 45 32 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 15 27 4 5 27 6 44 15 2559

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 34 31 18 3 3 10 1 74 6 11107
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 34 17 5 3 8 1 72 9 410
2018 Bisexual 33 28 14 6 4 11 2 72 12 256
2018 Other 24 23 17 7 12 18 0 57 22 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 27 23 5 5 13 2 61 11 2565
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Stress and Well-Being

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 16 22 21 16 23 0 1 39 39 11107
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 19 15 20 28 0 1 36 49 408
2018 Bisexual 15 26 17 10 31 1 1 41 42 256
2018 Other 12 19 23 13 27 2 3 33 42 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 19 21 17 27 0 2 34 45 2566

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 18 25 29 16 11 0 1 43 28 11090
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 25 29 16 10 0 2 44 26 409
2018 Bisexual 19 23 27 20 10 0 1 42 30 256
2018 Other 17 22 28 16 12 2 2 40 30 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 23 29 18 13 0 2 39 32 2560

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 26 23 14 9 0 3 52 24 11050
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 25 23 16 7 0 4 51 25 406
2018 Bisexual 26 25 23 12 9 1 3 53 23 254
2018 Other 26 21 23 18 7 2 3 50 27 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 23 24 15 12 1 4 47 28 2555

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 22 23 24 16 12 1 2 46 29 11050
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 26 23 21 12 1 2 43 33 409
2018 Bisexual 20 21 22 19 15 0 2 42 35 256
2018 Other 23 25 20 12 15 3 2 51 28 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 23 18 17 2 2 40 36 2556

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 52 22 11 4 3 1 8 80 8 11061
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 25 10 5 3 0 8 81 8 408
2018 Bisexual 56 20 10 4 2 1 7 83 7 256
2018 Other 46 20 12 5 6 2 10 75 12 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 21 12 4 4 1 11 77 9 2561

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 30 27 22 11 9 0 1 58 20 11093
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 26 24 9 6 0 1 60 16 408
2018 Bisexual 29 25 21 12 12 0 1 54 24 256
2018 Other 27 19 20 13 20 2 0 46 34 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 26 22 12 12 0 2 53 25 2565

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 25 33 24 10 6 1 2 59 16 11060
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 32 24 10 7 1 2 59 17 407
2018 Bisexual 23 27 26 14 8 1 1 51 23 257
2018 Other 21 25 27 12 13 1 1 47 25 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 26 12 9 1 3 51 22 2562

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 23 31 24 13 6 1 2 55 20 11069
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 31 25 12 11 0 1 53 23 407
2018 Bisexual 21 28 26 12 10 0 3 51 22 257
2018 Other 20 28 23 13 13 2 1 50 26 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 28 24 15 11 1 2 48 27 2565

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 29 31 22 11 6 0 2 61 17 11064
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 23 13 7 0 1 57 20 406
2018 Bisexual 26 31 21 9 10 0 2 59 20 257
2018 Other 22 30 22 11 12 2 0 54 24 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 27 23 13 9 1 2 54 23 2561

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 24 30 24 13 8 0 1 54 21 11020
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 29 23 16 11 0 0 50 27 407
2018 Bisexual 23 28 24 13 11 0 0 52 24 254
2018 Other 22 26 26 12 11 1 2 49 24 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 27 25 15 11 1 2 47 27 2557

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 24 14 6 4 0 2 75 11 11018
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 24 13 9 5 0 2 72 15 409
2018 Bisexual 40 23 15 10 9 0 2 66 20 257
2018 Other 39 23 13 12 10 1 3 64 22 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 24 17 7 8 0 4 66 16 2555

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 65 16 7 3 3 1 6 86 6 11045
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 18 7 4 1 1 5 87 6 406
2018 Bisexual 59 17 11 1 5 1 5 81 7 255
2018 Other 49 16 13 4 11 2 5 70 17 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 18 10 4 5 1 8 79 10 2556

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 70 12 6 3 3 1 4 87 7 11034
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 16 4 4 3 1 3 88 8 409
2018 Bisexual 63 13 9 4 5 2 4 80 10 256
2018 Other 53 15 10 6 10 3 3 72 18 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 15 8 4 6 1 6 80 11 2562

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 57 24 10 4 3 0 2 83 6 11079
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 28 11 4 5 0 2 80 9 407
2018 Bisexual 56 23 12 3 4 0 2 81 7 255
2018 Other 44 24 12 10 5 2 3 72 15 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 26 12 4 4 0 3 80 8 2564

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 59 19 10 6 4 0 2 80 10 11043
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 21 10 7 5 0 1 77 13 408
2018 Bisexual 52 22 11 6 6 0 3 77 12 255
2018 Other 39 21 16 4 15 2 2 63 20 97
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 21 12 7 7 1 3 73 14 2564

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 51 10 5 2 1 0 31 88 4 11015
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 6 7 2 2 0 30 84 6 403
2018 Bisexual 52 8 4 1 0 0 35 93 2 254
2018 Other 45 3 7 0 3 2 40 84 5 97
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 10 4 2 1 1 34 89 5 2538

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 60 19 9 3 2 0 7 85 6 11043
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 18 11 5 2 0 6 81 8 407
2018 Bisexual 59 14 10 6 5 0 7 78 11 254
2018 Other 47 17 15 7 3 3 9 72 12 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 19 12 4 3 1 9 79 8 2549

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 61 16 8 5 6 0 4 80 11 11081
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 19 10 4 7 0 4 77 12 409
2018 Bisexual 53 12 7 10 12 0 5 69 24 255
2018 Other 44 18 13 4 12 2 7 68 18 98
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 17 10 5 8 1 7 75 14 2564

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 44 29 16 5 3 0 2 75 9 11066
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 32 19 3 5 0 0 72 8 407
2018 Bisexual 31 34 17 6 7 0 4 68 14 255
2018 Other 22 31 21 13 8 1 3 55 23 97
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 28 16 6 3 0 4 74 9 2562

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 14 31 36 14 5 0 0 46 18 11116
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 28 39 15 5 0 0 41 20 408
2018 Bisexual 8 32 35 18 7 0 0 40 26 256
2018 Other 8 25 33 16 15 1 1 34 32 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 26 40 16 7 0 0 37 23 2576

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 11 20 39 21 9 0 0 30 31 10995
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 23 38 20 8 0 0 28 34 406
2018 Bisexual 17 25 37 14 6 0 0 21 42 253
2018 Other 23 23 31 17 5 1 0 22 47 96
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 24 38 15 6 0 1 21 41 2544

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 32 42 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 11092
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 39 15 11 5 2 0 69 16 408
2018 Bisexual 22 39 17 12 6 4 0 64 18 256
2018 Other 20 36 12 13 16 3 0 58 30 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 38 17 9 6 3 0 67 15 2564

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 24 38 17 12 7 1 0 63 20 11103
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 33 15 16 11 2 0 57 28 409
2018 Bisexual 19 34 16 17 11 2 0 54 29 254
2018 Other 21 27 14 16 21 2 0 49 37 100
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 32 19 16 12 2 0 51 29 2561
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Compensation

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 25 24 21 14 14 1 1 26 74 11117
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 21 22 13 18 2 1 24 76 409
2018 Bisexual 19 24 23 16 15 3 1 20 80 256
2018 Other 20 27 18 11 19 4 2 21 79 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 23 22 14 17 2 1 22 78 2575

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 22 8101
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 301
2018 Bisexual 28 200
2018 Other 36 72
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 1958

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 36 8101
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 301
2018 Bisexual 39 200
2018 Other 38 72
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 1958

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 28 8101
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 301
2018 Bisexual 34 200
2018 Other 31 72
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 1958

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 44 8101
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 301
2018 Bisexual 45 200
2018 Other 40 72
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 1958

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 8 8101
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 301
2018 Bisexual 9 200
2018 Other 10 72
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 1958

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 28 8101
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 301
2018 Bisexual 30 200
2018 Other 32 72
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 1958

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 8101
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 301
2018 Bisexual 37 200
2018 Other 45 72
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 1958

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 4 44 19 11 5 17 7805
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 35 19 13 5 23 291
2018 Bisexual 3 41 24 11 7 14 195
2018 Other 10 30 8 19 6 27 68
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 38 19 12 7 21 1853

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 8064
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 74 300
2018 Bisexual 28 72 197
2018 Other 31 69 71
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 1943

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 10 21 17 19 25 1 7 34 48 8076
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 20 12 20 31 1 7 32 55 301
2018 Bisexual 10 19 12 21 29 2 7 32 55 200
2018 Other 7 16 16 18 31 3 8 26 55 73
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 17 18 17 31 1 6 28 53 1950

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 10 13 20 46 2 5 15 71 8085
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 8 10 19 52 2 6 13 77 300
2018 Bisexual 2 10 10 23 46 2 6 14 75 199
2018 Other 3 14 14 13 50 2 4 18 67 73
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 10 13 18 49 2 5 14 71 1951

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 36 17 16 11 12 1 8 58 25 11100
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 16 18 13 14 1 8 50 30 409
2018 Bisexual 31 15 16 11 17 1 9 51 32 256
2018 Other 27 16 16 12 19 3 8 48 34 99
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 15 15 12 17 2 8 52 31 2576
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