2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 43 11 8 11 1 0 71 19 140
2017 Other 22 35 13 17 13 0 1 57 30 215
2014 Other 18 29 18 20 15 0 0 47 34 147
2011 Other 26 42 11 12 8 0 1 69 20 181
2008 Other 26 42 9 12 9 0 3 69 22 194

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 45 31 12 6 5 0 0 76 12 139
2017 Other 53 31 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 212
2014 Other 42 31 15 5 7 0 0 73 12 148
2011 Other 44 33 14 6 2 1 1 78 8 181
2008 Other 40 41 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 196

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 54 27 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 139
2017 Other 55 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 213
2014 Other 50 25 14 4 6 0 0 75 10 148
2011 Other 45 35 11 6 3 0 1 81 8 181
2008 Other 47 40 6 5 3 1 0 87 7 194

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 34 30 18 7 8 1 2 66 16 139
2017 Other 46 30 13 6 5 1 1 77 11 213
2014 Other 27 43 13 8 8 0 0 70 16 148
2011 Other 34 33 15 10 7 0 2 68 17 181

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 34 39 14 5 9 0 0 73 14 139
2017 Other 36 42 10 9 2 1 0 79 11 215
2014 Other 34 33 16 9 8 0 0 66 18 148
2011 Other 33 39 12 12 3 0 1 72 16 181
2008 Other 38 38 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 196

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 24 31 20 11 14 0 0 55 25 140
2017 Other 18 34 21 13 13 1 0 53 26 215
2014 Other 13 32 21 14 20 0 0 45 34 148
2011 Other 20 31 12 22 13 0 1 52 36 181

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 32 37 14 8 9 0 1 70 17 139
2017 Other 30 39 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 214

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 42 35 13 5 3 1 0 78 8 144
2017 Other 36 42 14 4 2 2 0 80 6 215
2014 Other 27 44 18 5 4 1 0 72 9 148
2011 Other 35 38 18 4 4 0 1 73 8 181
2008 Other 42 41 7 6 2 2 1 85 8 196

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 24 33 17 13 12 1 0 57 26 142
2017 Other 24 35 19 11 9 1 0 60 21 215

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 141
2017 Other 66 25 5 3 0 1 1 92 3 213
2014 Other 67 22 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 147
2011 Other 60 27 9 3 1 0 1 87 3 181

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 35 11 12 14 0 1 63 26 144
2017 Other 30 41 13 9 7 1 0 71 16 213
2014 Other 21 32 18 12 16 1 0 54 28 148
2011 Other 26 35 17 10 10 0 2 62 21 181

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 29 27 23 6 13 0 1 57 20 143
2017 Other 35 35 17 9 5 1 0 70 14 213
2014 Other 24 34 19 12 11 1 0 58 23 148

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 31 22 22 11 11 1 1 55 23 143
2017 Other 30 35 16 10 7 1 0 66 17 213
2014 Other 20 35 18 15 10 2 0 57 26 148
2011 Other 31 40 13 8 7 1 1 72 15 181

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 49 30 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 143
2017 Other 52 31 11 2 3 0 1 84 5 213
2014 Other 47 30 14 4 3 1 0 78 8 148
2011 Other 44 38 11 6 1 1 1 82 7 181
2008 Other 46 42 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 195

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 48 34 8 6 2 0 1 83 8 147
2017 Other 36 39 19 3 1 1 0 77 4 213
2014 Other 40 41 10 4 3 1 1 82 7 148
2011 Other 46 27 15 8 3 0 1 74 11 181
2008 Other 38 37 19 4 2 1 1 76 5 196

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 20 39 20 9 0 3 30 30 145
2017 Other 11 24 36 16 7 2 4 24 37 211
2014 Other 9 31 31 18 7 2 3 26 42 148
2011 Other 14 25 33 15 9 1 5 25 41 176
2008 Other 11 20 39 21 8 1 2 29 31 194

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
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 12 20 26 19 19 1 3 39 34 145
2017 Other 14 18 29 22 10 2 6 35 34 210
2014 Other 9 28 27 17 12 2 4 31 40 148
2011 Other 15 24 23 19 12 2 4 34 42 172
2008 Other 6 16 26 30 17 2 4 50 22 193

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 19 24 24 19 8 3 4 28 46 144
2017 Other 23 23 27 10 6 3 7 18 51 211
2014 Other 21 31 21 12 9 2 4 22 55 148
2011 Other 22 23 22 19 7 3 4 28 49 172
2008 Other 16 22 26 19 14 2 3 34 39 192

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 5 8 27 33 21 0 6 58 13 146
2017 Other 6 9 29 31 17 2 6 52 16 209
2014 Other 6 11 29 32 15 3 4 51 18 148
2011 Other 7 15 22 33 15 1 7 52 24 171
2008 Other 2 7 29 33 26 1 3 62 9 192

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 12 24 26 18 14 1 5 34 39 145
2017 Other 16 19 30 17 12 3 2 31 37 212
2014 Other 20 25 28 10 12 2 3 23 47 148
2011 Other 15 22 28 18 11 0 6 30 40 176
2008 Other 8 12 28 26 20 1 5 49 21 193

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 8 10 21 29 19 4 8 56 21 144
2017 Other 7 12 22 28 22 1 7 55 21 210
2014 Other 9 16 20 21 25 5 4 51 28 147
2011 Other 10 14 20 24 22 2 7 51 27 174
2008 Other 6 12 23 29 21 4 6 55 20 192

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
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 16 16 25 18 17 1 6 38 35 144
2017 Other 16 19 33 12 9 3 7 24 39 213
2014 Other 20 25 23 13 11 4 4 26 49 147
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 22 24 18 12 19 4 1 49 32 144
2017 Other 21 30 22 8 17 1 1 52 26 212
2014 Other 19 33 21 10 11 4 2 55 22 148

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 29 31 13 11 15 0 1 60 26 143
2017 Other 28 32 16 10 13 0 0 61 23 212
2014 Other 29 33 9 10 15 2 0 64 26 148

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 12 20 19 24 19 5 2 34 46 143
2017 Other 9 20 20 26 21 4 0 30 49 214
2014 Other 3 24 15 22 25 10 2 30 53 148

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 29 34 14 12 10 0 1 63 23 143
2017 Other 27 30 21 15 7 0 0 57 22 213
2014 Other 21 41 19 10 7 1 1 63 17 148

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 24 35 23 9 8 0 1 60 17 144
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 38 24 24 6 8 0 1 62 14 146
2017 Other 29 37 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 214
2014 Other 27 34 17 9 11 1 1 62 20 148
2011 Other 30 35 14 10 9 1 1 67 19 181
2008 Other 29 40 13 9 7 1 1 70 17 192

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 38 22 18 9 10 3 1 62 19 145
2017 Other 35 31 15 9 9 1 0 67 18 214
2014 Other 31 30 19 6 11 2 2 63 17 148
2011 Other 32 39 10 8 8 0 2 73 17 180
2008 Other 38 34 12 7 7 2 0 73 15 191

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 37 24 19 12 6 0 1 62 18 147
2017 Other 32 35 13 10 9 1 0 68 19 213
2014 Other 32 32 15 10 10 1 1 64 20 148
2011 Other 36 32 13 7 10 1 1 69 18 181
2008 Other 32 33 13 13 7 3 0 67 20 192

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 44 25 19 3 7 1 0 70 11 147
2017 Other 40 32 15 6 7 1 0 72 13 213

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 39 29 16 5 10 0 0 69 16 147
2017 Other 41 31 13 6 8 1 0 73 15 213
2014 Other 41 25 14 6 10 2 1 69 17 148
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Senior Management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 26 29 20 6 14 6 0 58 20 145
2017 Other 27 29 20 10 11 2 1 58 22 215
2014 Other 18 31 18 12 14 6 1 53 28 147
2011 Other 19 25 19 14 20 2 1 46 35 181

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 24 30 17 12 15 2 0 55 27 145
2017 Other 23 25 19 15 15 2 1 49 31 215
2014 Other 18 23 20 16 19 5 0 43 36 148
2011 Other 20 29 15 14 20 2 1 50 34 181
2008 Other 27 33 13 9 14 4 0 63 24 194

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 16 31 18 13 17 4 0 50 31 143
2017 Other 15 23 20 23 17 2 1 39 40 212
2014 Other 16 23 19 13 23 7 0 41 38 147
2011 Other 15 23 23 15 18 5 1 41 35 180
2008 Other 13 30 16 17 14 8 1 48 34 194

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 14 31 14 18 19 2 1 47 38 145
2017 Other 12 28 18 22 16 4 1 42 40 213
2014 Other 17 21 16 16 22 7 1 41 42 148
2011 Other 17 23 17 18 24 1 1 40 42 180
2008 Other 19 34 16 17 11 3 0 54 29 194
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 38 21 11 11 1 0 56 22 146
2017 Other 17 36 24 14 7 1 1 54 21 214
2014 Other 17 36 19 13 12 3 0 55 26 148
2011 Other 22 32 23 13 7 2 1 55 21 180

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 31 34 17 9 8 1 1 66 17 145
2017 Other 31 32 18 7 6 4 2 67 13 213
2014 Other 24 42 12 6 8 6 2 72 16 148
2011 Other 32 34 11 8 11 3 1 69 20 180
2008 Other 33 32 15 9 5 5 1 69 14 194

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 26 37 20 10 8 0 0 63 17 146

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 19 29 21 12 12 6 0 51 26 145
2017 Other 21 28 21 14 12 3 0 51 27 213
2014 Other 15 26 13 19 22 5 0 43 43 146
2011 Other 17 26 14 20 19 3 1 45 41 181

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 22 32 26 10 10 0 1 54 20 146
2017 Other 19 41 14 12 11 1 2 62 24 215
2014 Other 12 32 21 13 17 2 2 46 32 147
2011 Other 25 27 18 10 17 2 1 53 28 181
2008 Other 22 34 20 8 12 5 1 59 21 194

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 21 22 18 14 18 5 2 46 35 146
2017 Other 16 35 17 13 10 2 7 56 25 214
2014 Other 11 21 19 13 25 5 6 36 43 147
2011 Other 16 21 23 10 23 1 6 40 36 181
2008 Other 20 32 14 9 15 4 7 57 27 194

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 19 35 25 7 13 2 0 55 20 144
2017 Other 18 35 21 13 6 5 1 57 21 212

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 34 32 21 5 6 1 0 67 12 146
2017 Other 34 36 21 3 2 3 2 73 5 215
2014 Other 33 33 20 4 4 4 2 70 9 148

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 30 40 18 5 5 1 1 72 10 146
2017 Other 36 36 18 3 3 2 1 75 6 213
2014 Other 30 35 18 7 5 3 2 68 13 148
2011 Other 27 35 22 7 7 1 1 63 15 180

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 44 33 13 3 7 0 0 78 10 147
2017 Other 39 40 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 212
2014 Other 41 30 14 6 6 1 1 73 12 148
2011 Other 42 29 12 11 5 1 1 72 16 180
2008 Other 43 38 10 6 3 1 0 82 8 195

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 38 25 22 8 7 0 0 64 14 146
2017 Other 33 33 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 214
2014 Other 28 37 19 6 8 2 1 66 14 148
2011 Other 29 34 15 12 6 1 2 66 18 181

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 35 31 16 11 7 0 0 65 18 147
2017 Other 31 34 18 10 8 1 0 65 17 213
2014 Other 27 34 20 8 9 2 0 62 18 148
2011 Other 27 35 18 11 8 1 1 62 20 181
2008 Other 35 40 11 9 6 0 0 75 14 195

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 Other 38 22 15 12 9 2 1 63 22 147
2017 Other 31 27 20 10 8 4 0 61 19 214
2014 Other 31 24 20 9 11 4 1 59 21 148
2011 Other 34 27 15 8 11 4 1 64 20 181
2008 Other 33 30 14 8 9 5 2 67 18 195
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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 Other 19 51 29 146
2017 Other 14 59 27 215
2014 Other 15 57 27 148
2011 Other 17 58 26 180

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 Other 37 30 22 0 4 7 27
2017 Other 48 15 13 4 8 12 31
2014 Other 30 14 12 20 9999 23 24
2011 Other 37 10 17 13 9999 23 30
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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 Other 19 81 147

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 52 27

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 63 27

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 Other 0 27

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 27

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 29 28

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 29 28

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 29 28

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 46 28

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 29 28

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 46 28

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 32 28

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 28

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 46 28

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 32 28

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 18 28

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 Other 63 27

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 Other 41 27

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 Other 19 27

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 19 27

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 Other 22 23

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 Other 22 23

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 Other 0 23

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 Other 22 23

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 Other 30 23

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 Other 0 23

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 Other 57 23

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 Other 20 24 22 7 11 12 3 52 22 148
2017 Other 26 27 22 9 6 6 3 58 17 215
2014 Other 19 24 20 8 12 11 6 52 24 147

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 Other 31 30 19 7 9 2 2 64 16 148
2017 Other 36 28 20 8 5 3 0 66 13 213
2014 Other 21 37 16 12 5 6 2 64 19 148
2011 Other 30 32 17 7 11 2 1 64 18 179
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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 Other 8 92 145

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 55 11

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 Other 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 11

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 11

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 11

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 11

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 Other 0 11

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 11

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 Other 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 0 11

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 45 11

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 Other 28 15 27 5 6 15 3 53 14 147
2017 Other 28 21 27 2 5 12 5 59 8 214
2014 Other 18 20 22 9 2 19 9 54 15 147

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 Other 33 28 23 3 7 4 1 65 10 145
2017 Other 37 29 20 5 3 5 2 70 8 214
2014 Other 25 27 20 10 4 12 2 61 16 147
2011 Other 35 35 15 4 4 5 1 75 9 180
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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 Other 23 27 21 10 17 1 1 51 27 145
2017 Other 24 20 20 19 16 0 1 44 36 212

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 Other 34 30 20 8 6 1 2 65 14 145
2017 Other 33 35 18 9 3 0 1 69 12 214

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 Other 45 26 21 2 2 1 3 74 4 143
2017 Other 45 27 19 4 2 0 3 74 7 211

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 Other 30 16 22 15 12 1 3 48 29 145
2017 Other 26 25 18 17 10 1 2 53 28 213

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 Other 66 14 11 1 1 1 7 86 2 144
2017 Other 56 23 5 2 2 1 10 89 5 211

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 Other 40 25 21 4 5 1 4 68 10 142
2017 Other 42 34 12 3 6 0 2 78 10 212

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 Other 31 30 21 8 5 1 5 65 13 145
2017 Other 32 33 19 10 5 1 1 66 15 212

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 Other 36 30 17 10 3 1 3 69 14 145
2017 Other 28 33 21 9 6 1 2 63 15 213

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 Other 42 26 14 13 4 1 1 68 18 144
2017 Other 33 33 20 7 5 0 1 67 12 213

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 Other 51 28 13 4 1 2 1 81 6 144
2017 Other 39 36 15 6 2 1 3 77 8 213

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 Other 55 17 15 6 4 2 1 74 11 143
2017 Other 53 26 11 6 1 1 2 82 7 214

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 Other 62 15 8 3 3 3 6 85 6 144

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 Other 62 15 7 5 7 3 1 81 12 145
2017 Other 67 16 7 3 3 2 1 87 6 214

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 Other 46 24 15 5 6 1 3 72 12 142
2017 Other 48 34 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 215

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 Other 50 20 12 6 8 1 2 73 15 142
2017 Other 57 23 10 5 2 1 1 82 8 214

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 Other 61 11 4 0 1 1 23 94 1 142
2017 Other 63 18 2 3 1 1 13 94 4 214

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 Other 66 15 9 1 4 1 5 86 5 141
2017 Other 60 22 7 4 2 1 6 87 6 213

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 Other 63 18 4 3 6 1 6 86 10 142
2017 Other 60 21 7 4 3 1 4 86 7 215

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 Other 52 32 7 3 2 1 3 87 5 139
2017 Other 58 26 8 3 3 1 1 85 7 215

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 Other 23 35 27 8 5 1 1 59 14 147
2017 Other 24 33 28 8 4 1 1 58 13 215

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 Other 6 15 36 28 15 0 1 43 21 143
2017 Other 6 13 39 25 16 1 0 41 19 209

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 Other 23 40 18 10 8 2 0 64 18 144
2017 Other 24 28 19 14 10 4 1 55 25 214

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 Other 25 30 19 14 10 2 0 56 25 145
2017 Other 22 29 18 18 10 3 1 53 29 213
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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 Other 26 26 14 15 15 2 3 28 72 144
2017 Other 19 22 24 14 14 2 6 21 79 214

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 Other 27 98
2017 Other 15 160

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 Other 27 98
2017 Other 25 160

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 Other 14 98
2017 Other 7 160

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 Other 41 98
2017 Other 45 160

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 Other 5 98
2017 Other 4 160

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 Other 31 98

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 44 98
2017 Other 47 160

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 Other 12 31 13 10 8 27 93
2017 Other 9 38 14 15 2 22 159

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 37 63 97

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 Other 9 24 22 13 24 2 6 36 40 97
2017 Other 10 25 15 17 20 3 9 40 43 160

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 Other 1 17 24 8 42 4 4 19 55 96
2017 Other 6 14 16 16 40 3 5 22 61 161

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 Other 42 14 6 13 14 1 9 63 30 144
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