2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 23 41 12 13 10 0 1 65 23 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 41 12 13 7 0 1 68 20 9929
2017 Aboriginal 28 33 9 18 12 0 0 61 30 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 12030
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 11 17 11 0 1 61 27 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 37 12 16 11 0 0 61 27 14109
2011 Aboriginal 31 34 9 13 11 0 1 66 25 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 40 12 12 6 0 1 70 18 15571
2008 Aboriginal 27 44 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 41 12 12 7 0 1 69 19 11406

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 Aboriginal 42 33 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 406
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 9887
2017 Aboriginal 45 35 8 8 5 0 0 80 12 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 12014
2014 Aboriginal 44 34 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 14114
2011 Aboriginal 45 35 12 5 4 0 0 80 8 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 36 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 15571
2008 Aboriginal 41 40 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 39 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 11413

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 Aboriginal 51 30 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 405
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 9833
2017 Aboriginal 51 32 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 12012
2014 Aboriginal 50 31 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 34 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 14111
2011 Aboriginal 53 33 7 3 3 0 0 86 7 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 15576
2008 Aboriginal 46 39 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 11411

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 Aboriginal 38 31 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 12 7 5 0 0 76 11 9906
2017 Aboriginal 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 72 17 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 11 8 5 0 1 77 12 12011
2014 Aboriginal 41 27 16 8 8 1 0 68 16 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 35 13 8 6 0 1 73 14 14110
2011 Aboriginal 40 33 12 7 7 0 1 74 14 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 12 8 5 0 1 76 13 15585

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 Aboriginal 36 37 12 7 8 0 0 73 15 406
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 41 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 9865
2017 Aboriginal 33 42 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 43 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 12027
2014 Aboriginal 32 40 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 45 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 14126
2011 Aboriginal 37 39 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 11 15583
2008 Aboriginal 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 399
2008 Non-Aboriginal 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 11359

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 Aboriginal 22 32 16 13 16 0 0 54 30 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 32 20 13 12 0 0 55 25 9905
2017 Aboriginal 24 32 17 12 15 0 0 56 28 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 18 14 11 0 0 57 25 12024
2014 Aboriginal 21 30 13 17 18 0 0 51 35 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 34 19 16 12 0 0 53 28 14118
2011 Aboriginal 21 36 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 560
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 37 16 14 11 0 0 58 25 15610

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 Aboriginal 26 39 15 12 7 1 0 65 19 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 15 12 7 0 0 66 18 9912
2017 Aboriginal 28 38 14 12 9 0 0 66 20 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 18 12021

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 Aboriginal 46 38 10 2 4 1 0 84 6 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 41 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 9960
2017 Aboriginal 43 37 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 12020
2014 Aboriginal 45 32 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 40 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 14112
2011 Aboriginal 41 41 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 11 5 3 1 0 82 8 15602
2008 Aboriginal 46 42 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 11400

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 Aboriginal 27 32 17 14 11 0 0 59 25 410
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 15 11 8 0 0 66 20 9929
2017 Aboriginal 29 33 13 11 14 0 0 62 25 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 11999

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 Aboriginal 55 31 9 1 5 0 0 86 6 406
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 9885
2017 Aboriginal 64 26 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 11979
2014 Aboriginal 68 22 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 64 26 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 14109
2011 Aboriginal 69 22 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 63 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 15598

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 Aboriginal 25 39 12 12 12 0 0 64 24 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 14 11 8 0 0 66 19 9926
2017 Aboriginal 32 37 9 10 12 0 0 69 22 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 11962
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 11 16 11 0 1 61 28 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 14114
2011 Aboriginal 31 37 9 12 10 0 0 69 22 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 41 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 15597

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 Aboriginal 32 30 13 12 13 0 0 62 25 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 9907
2017 Aboriginal 36 30 12 11 10 0 0 66 22 494
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 11974
2014 Aboriginal 33 31 14 12 9 0 0 64 22 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 37 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 14120

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 Aboriginal 28 34 16 12 10 0 0 63 22 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 16 11 8 0 0 64 19 9918
2017 Aboriginal 34 30 13 11 12 0 0 65 22 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 11971
2014 Aboriginal 32 31 13 15 9 0 0 63 24 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 14112
2011 Aboriginal 34 38 12 9 5 1 0 73 14 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 15572

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 Aboriginal 44 32 12 5 7 0 0 77 12 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 9939
2017 Aboriginal 45 35 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 11955
2014 Aboriginal 47 35 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 14107
2011 Aboriginal 45 38 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 15587
2008 Aboriginal 47 40 7 3 3 0 0 88 6 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 11409

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 Aboriginal 39 30 19 5 6 0 1 70 11 413
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 10006
2017 Aboriginal 42 32 16 5 3 1 1 75 9 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 34 15 7 4 0 1 73 11 12033
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 17 6 5 0 2 71 11 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 14119
2011 Aboriginal 38 33 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 35 18 7 4 0 1 70 12 15593
2008 Aboriginal 30 40 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 35 19 9 5 0 0 66 14 11408

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 Aboriginal 14 26 33 16 10 1 0 26 41 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 34 18 8 1 1 27 38 9994
2017 Aboriginal 13 23 35 15 9 1 4 25 38 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 26 34 18 8 1 3 27 38 11960
2014 Aboriginal 12 30 32 17 7 0 2 24 43 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 14092
2011 Aboriginal 11 27 34 17 8 1 2 26 39 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 34 17 7 1 2 24 41 15541
2008 Aboriginal 11 31 37 11 9 0 1 21 42 396
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 33 17 7 1 2 25 41 11367

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 Aboriginal 14 21 29 19 14 2 1 34 36 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 21 28 22 14 2 1 36 35 9955
2017 Aboriginal 16 20 27 17 14 2 4 33 38 494
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 29 20 13 2 3 35 35 11910
2014 Aboriginal 15 24 28 18 11 1 2 31 41 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 30 19 10 2 2 29 39 14088
2011 Aboriginal 14 19 31 18 13 2 3 33 35 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 21 29 22 13 1 3 36 33 15508
2008 Aboriginal 12 19 30 19 16 1 3 36 32 394
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 20 29 23 13 2 3 38 32 11347

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 Aboriginal 20 25 26 15 10 1 2 26 47 410
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 26 27 13 8 1 2 22 50 9963
2017 Aboriginal 22 26 24 12 9 1 5 22 52 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 26 12 8 1 3 21 51 11945
2014 Aboriginal 22 25 27 14 8 1 4 22 49 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 26 12 6 1 2 19 54 14096
2011 Aboriginal 22 22 28 13 10 1 2 25 46 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 26 27 14 7 1 3 22 49 15499
2008 Aboriginal 17 26 29 14 10 1 3 25 45 394
2008 Non-Aboriginal 18 26 29 15 8 2 3 24 46 11349

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 Aboriginal 7 14 29 27 19 1 3 48 22 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 32 31 15 1 2 46 21 9931
2017 Aboriginal 6 16 27 29 16 2 5 48 23 490
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 32 28 16 1 4 46 21 11867
2014 Aboriginal 8 11 32 31 14 0 4 46 20 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 34 30 12 1 2 44 22 14033
2011 Aboriginal 8 13 28 29 17 0 4 48 22 552
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 31 28 14 1 3 43 24 15485
2008 Aboriginal 4 17 30 31 16 0 2 48 21 392
2008 Non-Aboriginal 7 15 32 29 14 1 2 44 23 11347

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 Aboriginal 24 23 21 16 13 2 1 30 49 414
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 27 17 11 1 2 28 45 9972
2017 Aboriginal 23 24 25 15 10 1 3 25 49 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 23 27 17 11 1 3 29 43 11956
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 25 15 8 0 2 23 52 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 27 27 14 7 1 2 22 50 14086
2011 Aboriginal 21 23 27 15 10 1 3 26 46 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 29 17 10 1 3 28 42 15527
2008 Aboriginal 16 23 29 18 12 1 1 31 40 396
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 23 29 19 11 1 3 31 39 11351

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 Aboriginal 14 22 22 24 14 3 2 39 38 415
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 20 26 22 15 2 2 39 34 9938
2017 Aboriginal 15 20 24 16 17 2 6 36 38 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 25 22 15 2 5 39 34 11934
2014 Aboriginal 15 17 26 20 15 2 6 38 34 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 26 23 14 2 4 40 32 14067
2011 Aboriginal 14 21 23 21 15 1 5 39 37 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 25 23 15 2 5 41 32 15510
2008 Aboriginal 17 27 16 22 15 1 3 39 45 393
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 20 25 22 14 2 5 38 35 11359

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 Aboriginal 19 24 30 14 8 2 3 24 45 413
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 29 14 9 2 2 24 45 9971
2017 Aboriginal 21 24 24 16 8 2 5 26 48 494
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 30 13 8 2 4 23 45 11948
2014 Aboriginal 18 21 31 15 8 3 4 25 42 545
2014 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 30 14 7 2 3 22 46 14077
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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 Aboriginal 17 31 23 11 14 2 2 50 27 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 33 21 12 11 3 2 54 24 9970
2017 Aboriginal 22 31 14 13 15 3 1 56 29 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 17 12 11 3 2 58 23 12028
2014 Aboriginal 22 29 16 16 13 3 1 53 30 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 23 33 17 12 11 3 2 59 24 14116

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 Aboriginal 29 27 15 14 15 0 0 56 29 404
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 12 12 10 1 0 66 22 9949
2017 Aboriginal 32 27 10 17 14 1 0 59 31 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 12 11 10 1 0 68 21 12027
2014 Aboriginal 33 25 13 12 17 0 1 58 29 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 11 12 11 1 0 66 23 14110

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 Aboriginal 8 19 20 21 21 9 1 30 47 405
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 22 19 18 10 2 34 41 9943
2017 Aboriginal 12 19 17 19 23 9 1 34 47 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 19 20 18 10 2 34 44 12032
2014 Aboriginal 11 19 18 20 23 8 1 33 47 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 20 19 22 20 9 2 32 47 14120

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 Aboriginal 32 35 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 406
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 9933
2017 Aboriginal 31 36 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 41 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 12009
2014 Aboriginal 31 38 11 13 6 0 1 69 19 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 43 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 14108

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 Aboriginal 27 39 16 7 9 1 0 68 16 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 41 15 6 4 1 0 74 11 9950
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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 Aboriginal 28 37 16 11 7 0 1 66 18 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 35 16 9 7 0 0 68 16 9936
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 13 9 10 0 0 68 19 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 15 9 7 0 0 70 16 12042
2014 Aboriginal 34 31 16 10 8 0 1 65 19 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 37 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 14122
2011 Aboriginal 29 35 15 11 10 1 0 64 21 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 15588
2008 Aboriginal 32 37 10 13 7 1 0 70 20 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 13 11 9 0 1 67 20 11399

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 Aboriginal 36 26 20 11 8 0 0 62 18 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 31 15 7 6 1 0 71 14 9925
2017 Aboriginal 39 28 13 8 10 1 1 69 19 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 14 8 6 2 1 72 14 12041
2014 Aboriginal 39 24 15 11 9 1 1 65 20 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 14 8 6 2 1 71 15 14123
2011 Aboriginal 33 28 16 12 8 2 0 63 21 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 32 14 9 6 2 0 71 15 15581
2008 Aboriginal 36 31 13 10 8 2 0 69 18 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 32 13 9 7 2 0 70 17 11400

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 Aboriginal 33 33 15 9 9 0 0 66 19 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 33 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 9903
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 11 9 11 1 1 68 21 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 34 12 9 6 1 0 72 16 12037
2014 Aboriginal 36 25 13 14 9 1 1 62 24 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 14125
2011 Aboriginal 33 30 14 11 10 0 0 64 22 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 15580
2008 Aboriginal 36 35 9 13 7 0 0 71 20 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 11397

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 Aboriginal 42 30 15 5 7 0 0 73 12 406
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 13 5 6 1 0 76 11 9913
2017 Aboriginal 45 27 13 5 7 2 1 74 13 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 28 13 5 5 1 0 76 10 12018

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 Aboriginal 36 32 15 9 8 0 0 68 16 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 28 13 8 8 0 0 71 16 9918
2017 Aboriginal 46 25 13 6 8 0 1 72 15 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 11982
2014 Aboriginal 44 27 11 8 10 1 0 71 18 545
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 31 12 8 7 0 0 72 15 14110
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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 Aboriginal 21 37 14 11 10 3 4 62 23 97
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 35 18 13 7 3 5 59 21 2564
2017 Aboriginal 27 33 11 13 11 2 3 64 25 110
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 38 16 12 6 2 5 63 19 3155
2014 Aboriginal 30 31 20 12 6 1 0 62 18 94
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 36 16 11 8 2 4 63 20 3511

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 Aboriginal 27 31 16 9 13 4 0 60 23 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 31 18 11 9 4 0 61 21 10007
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 17 10 12 3 0 59 23 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 17 11 9 4 0 62 20 12046
2014 Aboriginal 26 28 17 13 14 3 0 55 27 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 34 17 12 10 5 0 59 23 14111
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 18 12 14 5 1 53 28 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 31 19 12 10 4 0 57 23 15581

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 Aboriginal 25 29 19 10 15 2 0 55 26 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 18 14 12 1 0 55 26 9972
2017 Aboriginal 24 29 15 15 15 1 0 54 31 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 31 18 15 12 2 0 55 27 12044
2014 Aboriginal 22 28 18 13 17 1 0 50 31 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 19 16 14 2 0 50 31 14113
2011 Aboriginal 21 30 19 11 18 2 0 51 29 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 20 32 19 13 14 2 0 53 28 15577
2008 Aboriginal 27 28 18 15 9 2 0 57 25 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 17 12 11 2 0 58 24 11396

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 Aboriginal 18 27 19 17 16 3 0 46 34 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 28 22 17 14 3 0 46 32 9968
2017 Aboriginal 18 28 20 15 17 2 0 47 33 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 20 18 14 4 0 46 33 12042
2014 Aboriginal 15 25 21 17 19 3 0 41 37 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 27 21 19 16 3 0 41 37 14108
2011 Aboriginal 14 27 19 21 15 4 0 43 38 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 11 32 21 19 13 4 0 45 33 15569
2008 Aboriginal 11 32 20 23 10 3 0 45 35 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 33 19 18 12 5 0 47 32 11401

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 Aboriginal 15 27 19 18 19 1 0 43 38 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 29 19 20 17 2 0 44 37 9982
2017 Aboriginal 16 27 15 19 19 3 0 44 40 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 30 18 19 16 2 0 46 36 12018
2014 Aboriginal 15 25 16 19 23 2 0 41 43 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 29 18 21 17 2 0 42 39 14108
2011 Aboriginal 14 29 16 19 21 1 0 43 41 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 18 21 15 2 0 45 37 15561
2008 Aboriginal 14 36 14 20 13 3 0 52 34 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 36 16 20 12 2 0 51 33 11398
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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 Aboriginal 22 35 20 13 9 0 0 57 22 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 39 20 12 7 1 0 61 19 9975
2017 Aboriginal 23 35 19 14 8 1 0 59 22 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 39 19 12 7 1 0 62 19 12024
2014 Aboriginal 25 32 17 14 9 3 0 59 24 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 38 19 13 8 2 0 58 22 14119
2011 Aboriginal 24 39 18 10 8 2 0 64 18 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 22 42 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 15577

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 Aboriginal 29 39 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 15 10 6 1 1 68 16 9969
2017 Aboriginal 36 33 12 8 9 1 1 70 18 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 39 13 8 5 2 1 73 13 12005
2014 Aboriginal 40 34 8 6 9 3 1 77 15 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 39 12 8 5 2 1 74 13 14121
2011 Aboriginal 39 35 11 5 5 5 0 78 11 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 12 8 5 3 1 75 13 15562
2008 Aboriginal 38 35 9 8 5 3 1 77 14 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 12 8 6 3 1 73 15 11397

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 Aboriginal 29 34 20 7 10 0 0 63 17 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 19 8 6 1 0 66 14 9955

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 Aboriginal 19 30 18 13 17 3 1 51 31 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 29 20 13 12 5 1 53 26 9964
2017 Aboriginal 24 24 16 13 16 5 1 51 32 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 17 13 12 6 1 55 27 11993
2014 Aboriginal 23 28 11 15 19 5 0 53 35 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 17 14 14 6 1 51 30 14111
2011 Aboriginal 18 28 16 12 19 7 1 49 33 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 19 28 18 14 13 7 1 51 30 15585

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 Aboriginal 19 30 18 15 17 1 0 49 32 410
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 31 19 14 13 2 0 53 27 9957
2017 Aboriginal 23 28 14 15 17 2 0 53 33 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 22 33 17 14 11 2 1 57 26 12038
2014 Aboriginal 20 27 17 14 19 1 2 49 34 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 31 17 16 15 2 1 50 32 14115
2011 Aboriginal 26 30 13 11 18 2 1 57 30 558
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 34 16 14 11 1 1 58 26 15575
2008 Aboriginal 23 32 16 13 12 2 1 57 26 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 17 14 11 1 0 58 25 11400

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 Aboriginal 16 22 17 11 31 1 3 39 43 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 17 15 23 2 4 42 40 9974
2017 Aboriginal 15 21 14 14 29 2 4 39 46 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 15 16 21 2 5 43 41 12040
2014 Aboriginal 13 18 14 17 31 1 6 34 52 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 21 16 17 28 2 5 35 48 14122
2011 Aboriginal 13 18 17 16 31 2 3 33 50 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 24 16 16 24 2 4 39 43 15576
2008 Aboriginal 17 24 14 15 25 1 5 44 42 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 27 15 17 21 2 4 45 40 11403

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 Aboriginal 18 37 20 10 13 2 0 56 23 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 37 23 10 8 2 0 58 19 9969
2017 Aboriginal 20 37 18 10 12 3 0 59 22 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 21 11 7 3 0 60 19 12045

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 Aboriginal 36 33 17 7 5 1 1 71 12 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 36 17 4 3 3 0 75 7 9959
2017 Aboriginal 37 31 18 5 6 3 1 70 12 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 36 18 5 3 3 1 73 8 12031
2014 Aboriginal 39 31 14 7 4 5 2 75 11 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 17 4 3 4 1 75 7 14121

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 Aboriginal 33 35 16 8 6 1 0 70 14 408
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 15 6 3 1 0 75 9 9959
2017 Aboriginal 34 35 14 8 7 1 0 71 15 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 41 15 6 3 2 0 76 9 12009
2014 Aboriginal 35 32 16 8 6 2 1 69 14 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 16 6 3 3 0 74 10 14118
2011 Aboriginal 26 33 19 10 9 3 0 61 19 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 39 18 7 5 3 0 69 13 15572

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 Aboriginal 39 36 12 5 7 0 0 75 13 410
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 37 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 9952
2017 Aboriginal 40 39 9 4 6 1 0 80 11 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 39 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 12025
2014 Aboriginal 43 30 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 14108
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 11 8 9 0 0 73 16 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 15554
2008 Aboriginal 39 36 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 401
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 11391

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 Aboriginal 31 31 22 6 10 0 0 62 16 410
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 32 18 8 7 1 0 67 15 9961
2017 Aboriginal 32 35 13 9 10 2 0 67 20 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 33 17 9 6 0 0 67 16 12013
2014 Aboriginal 29 32 16 10 12 1 0 61 22 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 37 17 10 8 1 0 64 19 14125
2011 Aboriginal 30 33 19 9 9 0 0 63 18 555
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 37 17 8 6 1 0 68 14 15588

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 Aboriginal 30 30 22 6 12 0 0 60 18 403
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 34 17 9 6 0 0 67 16 9927
2017 Aboriginal 30 38 12 9 10 0 0 69 19 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 12015
2014 Aboriginal 27 34 16 11 11 1 0 62 22 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 16 11 8 0 0 64 19 14125
2011 Aboriginal 28 34 17 10 10 0 0 62 20 554
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 40 16 9 6 0 0 68 15 15576
2008 Aboriginal 32 39 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 40 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 11395

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 Aboriginal 33 22 16 13 12 3 1 58 26 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 26 19 10 9 3 0 61 20 9969
2017 Aboriginal 34 23 15 11 13 3 1 59 25 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 27 18 11 8 3 1 62 20 12017
2014 Aboriginal 30 21 15 15 14 4 1 54 31 545
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 27 18 12 10 3 0 59 22 14119
2011 Aboriginal 30 24 17 12 14 3 0 56 26 556
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 16 11 9 4 0 63 21 15584
2008 Aboriginal 32 24 13 13 10 7 1 61 25 402
2008 Non-Aboriginal 33 28 15 10 8 4 1 64 20 11389
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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 Aboriginal 24 41 35 414
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 44 32 10012
2017 Aboriginal 28 42 30 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 46 30 12046
2014 Aboriginal 25 37 38 548
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 46 31 14116
2011 Aboriginal 21 48 31 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 21 50 28 15595

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 Aboriginal 22 25 27 6 7 13 106
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 27 25 5 7 6 2497
2017 Aboriginal 26 27 27 9 5 6 142
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 26 25 5 6 7 2939
2014 Aboriginal 25 19 34 10 9999 12 142
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 24 25 9 9999 11 3392
2011 Aboriginal 15 26 36 10 9999 12 126
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 27 6 9999 9 3592
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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 Aboriginal 22 78 410
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 84 10000

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 54 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 1474

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 69 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 1474

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 1474

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 Aboriginal 0 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 1474

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1474

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 7 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 1474

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 1472

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 1472

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 51 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 1472

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 1472

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 35 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 1472

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 57 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 1472

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 37 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 1472

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 12 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 10 1472

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 1472

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 1472

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 40 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 1472

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 13 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 1472

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 Aboriginal 55 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 48 1476

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 Aboriginal 30 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 1476

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 Aboriginal 30 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 1476

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 Aboriginal 12 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1476

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 Aboriginal 7 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1476

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 Aboriginal 22 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 1476

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 8 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 1476

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 81
2018 Non-Aboriginal 25 1476

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 Aboriginal 9 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 1314

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 Aboriginal 11 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 1314

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 Aboriginal 10 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 1314

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 Aboriginal 17 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1314

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 Aboriginal 15 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1314

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 Aboriginal 11 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 8 1314

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 Aboriginal 11 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1314

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 Aboriginal 17 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1314

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 Aboriginal 19 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 1314

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 Aboriginal 9 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 1314

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 Aboriginal 55 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 1314

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 Aboriginal 59 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 1314

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 76
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 1314

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 Aboriginal 18 23 19 10 14 11 4 48 29 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 24 22 8 9 14 3 53 20 9968
2017 Aboriginal 21 25 22 7 12 10 2 54 22 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 26 20 9 8 14 4 56 20 12041
2014 Aboriginal 19 21 22 8 12 14 3 49 25 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 21 8 9 16 3 53 21 14122

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 Aboriginal 32 28 17 9 10 2 0 62 20 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 17 7 6 4 0 69 13 9965
2017 Aboriginal 34 32 16 6 9 3 0 68 15 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 15 7 5 3 1 71 13 12018
2014 Aboriginal 29 30 18 9 9 5 0 61 19 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 18 8 6 6 1 65 15 14105
2011 Aboriginal 33 33 15 7 7 4 0 69 15 557
2011 Non-Aboriginal 33 37 15 6 4 3 0 73 11 15566
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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 Aboriginal 14 86 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 93 9980

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 50 51
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 665

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 66 51
2018 Non-Aboriginal 77 665

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 16 51
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 665

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 14 51
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 665

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 51
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 665

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 29 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 667

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 666

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 31 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 666

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 23 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 666

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 Aboriginal 9 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 2 666

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 10 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 666

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 24 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 666

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 19 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 666

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 Aboriginal 25 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 665

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 Aboriginal 16 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 665

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 Aboriginal 0 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 665

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 Aboriginal 18 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 665

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 Aboriginal 12 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 665

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 47 50
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 666

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 Aboriginal 11 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 603

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 Aboriginal 9 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 603

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 Aboriginal 11 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 603

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 Aboriginal 13 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 603

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 Aboriginal 25 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 603

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 Aboriginal 16 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 603

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 Aboriginal 41 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 41 604

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 Aboriginal 14 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 3 603

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 Aboriginal 70 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 603

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 9 47
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 603

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 Aboriginal 21 25 23 6 9 13 2 54 18 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 23 26 4 4 19 3 57 10 9975
2017 Aboriginal 25 22 23 5 6 17 3 58 13 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 25 22 4 4 19 5 61 9 12024
2014 Aboriginal 21 20 25 6 5 18 5 53 15 547
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 24 23 4 3 22 5 58 10 14115

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 Aboriginal 34 31 16 5 9 4 1 68 15 406
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 20 4 4 6 1 70 8 9964
2017 Aboriginal 37 29 18 4 6 5 1 70 11 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 34 17 4 3 7 1 74 8 12016
2014 Aboriginal 30 29 21 7 4 8 1 64 12 546
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 33 20 4 3 10 1 69 9 14101
2011 Aboriginal 37 35 13 5 5 6 0 76 10 559
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 15 4 2 5 0 78 7 15582
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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 Aboriginal 19 20 17 20 23 0 1 39 44 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 19 23 22 15 20 0 1 42 36 10015
2017 Aboriginal 21 22 19 15 21 1 1 44 37 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 22 20 15 21 0 1 43 36 12005

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 Aboriginal 26 29 22 12 10 0 1 55 22 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 29 27 14 8 0 1 51 22 10011
2017 Aboriginal 28 26 22 12 9 1 2 55 22 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 29 24 13 9 0 1 53 22 12013

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 Aboriginal 33 30 15 13 7 0 2 65 20 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 22 10 5 0 1 62 16 9948
2017 Aboriginal 35 26 18 10 6 1 3 64 17 491
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 20 10 5 0 2 63 16 11974

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 Aboriginal 22 19 18 17 22 1 1 42 40 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 23 16 16 0 1 43 33 9974
2017 Aboriginal 21 19 21 17 19 1 3 41 38 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 23 21 17 16 1 2 44 34 12001

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 Aboriginal 58 18 9 2 4 1 9 85 6 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 22 11 5 3 0 7 79 8 9978
2017 Aboriginal 48 18 13 4 3 1 14 78 8 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 23 11 4 3 1 10 80 8 11972

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 Aboriginal 38 27 17 7 7 0 3 68 14 414
2018 Non-Aboriginal 37 28 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 9999
2017 Aboriginal 40 30 15 8 6 0 2 71 14 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 31 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 11959

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 Aboriginal 29 32 18 10 9 1 1 62 19 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 23 10 6 1 1 60 16 9961
2017 Aboriginal 29 31 18 14 7 0 2 61 21 496
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 21 10 5 1 1 63 16 11957

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 Aboriginal 26 28 21 15 8 1 1 55 24 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 32 24 13 7 0 1 55 20 9952
2017 Aboriginal 27 28 22 11 10 0 2 56 22 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 32 23 13 7 0 1 56 21 11958

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 Aboriginal 28 31 20 10 9 1 1 60 20 412
2018 Non-Aboriginal 29 30 21 12 7 0 1 59 19 9939
2017 Aboriginal 31 28 16 14 9 0 2 60 23 497
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 31 19 11 7 0 1 62 18 11963

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 Aboriginal 41 30 13 9 5 1 1 72 14 410
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 32 20 10 4 0 1 65 15 9928
2017 Aboriginal 40 27 16 8 6 0 2 69 14 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 19 9 5 1 2 67 14 11912

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 Aboriginal 52 22 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 26 13 5 3 0 2 79 8 9904
2017 Aboriginal 51 24 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 53 27 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 12011

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 Aboriginal 61 17 9 5 5 0 4 81 10 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 18 7 2 2 1 4 88 4 9925

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 Aboriginal 61 12 8 9 7 1 3 76 17 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 68 14 7 4 4 1 2 84 8 9926
2017 Aboriginal 64 16 9 4 5 0 2 82 9 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 15 6 4 3 1 2 87 7 12013

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 Aboriginal 47 27 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 9976
2017 Aboriginal 48 27 12 6 4 0 2 77 10 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 10 4 3 0 1 82 7 12001

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 Aboriginal 47 24 11 9 9 0 1 71 18 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 51 23 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 9949
2017 Aboriginal 54 21 9 7 7 0 1 76 14 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 23 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 12011

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 Aboriginal 52 11 4 4 1 0 27 87 7 403
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 13 6 2 1 0 25 88 4 9904
2017 Aboriginal 54 14 4 3 3 0 21 86 8 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 14 5 2 1 0 22 89 4 12000

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 Aboriginal 65 16 7 5 2 0 5 85 8 405
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 21 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 9915
2017 Aboriginal 63 20 7 3 3 0 5 86 6 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 64 19 6 2 1 0 6 90 3 11946

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 Aboriginal 70 11 7 4 3 0 5 86 7 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 71 15 6 3 3 0 3 89 5 9953
2017 Aboriginal 68 14 6 3 4 1 4 87 7 500
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 17 6 3 2 1 3 89 5 12015

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 Aboriginal 51 24 14 4 3 1 2 78 7 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 9935
2017 Aboriginal 53 29 10 4 3 0 2 83 7 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 28 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 11986

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 Aboriginal 18 32 31 13 7 0 0 49 20 413
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 32 32 12 5 0 0 51 17 10033
2017 Aboriginal 17 29 31 15 7 1 1 47 22 501
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 31 35 12 5 0 0 48 17 12049

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 Aboriginal 13 19 31 23 13 0 0 37 32 407
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 18 35 24 13 0 0 38 27 9897
2017 Aboriginal 11 19 37 19 12 0 1 32 30 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 18 38 24 12 0 1 36 25 11974

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 Aboriginal 24 39 14 10 11 2 0 64 22 409
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 39 19 9 5 2 0 67 14 9985
2017 Aboriginal 23 37 16 9 11 3 1 62 20 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 39 19 9 6 3 0 65 16 12006

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 Aboriginal 20 32 20 12 16 1 0 52 28 411
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 36 19 13 8 1 0 59 21 10004
2017 Aboriginal 16 35 18 14 14 3 1 53 28 499
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 37 19 13 9 2 0 58 23 12025
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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 Aboriginal 24 21 21 15 19 1 0 24 76 415
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 26 22 13 13 2 0 25 75 10013
2017 Aboriginal 24 21 23 11 16 3 1 25 75 498
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 23 21 13 15 3 1 27 73 12039

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 Aboriginal 25 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 7260
2017 Aboriginal 18 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 8300

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 Aboriginal 34 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 7260
2017 Aboriginal 28 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 8300

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 Aboriginal 23 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 20 7260
2017 Aboriginal 14 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 14 8300

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 Aboriginal 46 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 7260
2017 Aboriginal 50 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 8300

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 Aboriginal 5 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 7260
2017 Aboriginal 2 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 8300

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 Aboriginal 37 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 7260

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 44 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 7260
2017 Aboriginal 50 348
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 8300

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 Aboriginal 5 30 12 10 6 37 293
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 35 18 12 5 26 7007
2017 Aboriginal 8 35 15 13 4 25 342
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 41 18 11 4 19 8185

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 30 70 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 69 7213

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 Aboriginal 12 19 21 15 29 1 3 32 46 304
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 19 18 23 1 5 35 44 7231
2017 Aboriginal 15 19 16 16 27 1 6 37 46 351
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 17 17 25 2 8 34 47 8373

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 Aboriginal 4 11 18 18 44 1 4 16 66 305
2018 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 17 19 43 2 4 17 66 7230
2017 Aboriginal 2 9 13 17 49 2 7 12 73 349
2017 Non-Aboriginal 3 9 13 17 49 2 6 13 72 8367

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 Aboriginal 35 11 15 15 17 1 6 50 34 413
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 15 14 10 13 1 7 60 25 9956
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