2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of National Defence by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 42 11 13 7 0 1 69 19 8387
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 40 15 20 4 0 1 61 24 168
2018 Bisexual 22 36 13 19 10 0 0 58 29 134
2018 Other 10 48 12 19 10 0 0 59 29 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 39 14 16 9 0 1 60 26 1578

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 38 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 8354
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 43 12 8 7 0 1 73 15 168
2018 Bisexual 33 46 10 10 2 0 0 79 12 132
2018 Other 40 40 7 5 7 0 0 81 12 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 38 15 6 4 0 0 76 10 1571

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 8307
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 42 10 4 9 0 1 77 13 165
2018 Bisexual 49 37 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 134
2018 Other 47 38 6 7 1 0 0 86 9 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 35 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 1566

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 34 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 8368
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 32 13 7 6 0 2 74 13 168
2018 Bisexual 38 39 13 4 6 0 0 77 10 135
2018 Other 28 35 15 13 7 0 1 65 21 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 32 16 8 7 1 1 69 15 1575

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 41 11 7 5 0 0 76 12 8333
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 36 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 168
2018 Bisexual 32 44 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 134
2018 Other 27 55 8 5 4 0 0 82 10 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 40 14 9 7 0 0 69 16 1568

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 33 19 12 12 0 0 56 24 8365
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 29 23 16 9 0 0 53 25 168
2018 Bisexual 21 31 28 9 11 0 0 51 20 135
2018 Other 19 34 21 16 10 0 0 53 25 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 20 14 17 0 1 49 31 1578

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 8380
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 33 17 18 8 0 0 57 26 167
2018 Bisexual 20 43 16 14 6 1 0 64 20 135
2018 Other 28 43 15 11 4 0 0 70 15 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 19 13 9 0 0 60 22 1569

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 41 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 8420
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 44 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 169
2018 Bisexual 40 45 11 1 2 0 0 85 4 135
2018 Other 48 37 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 40 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 1579

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 38 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 8399
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 21 15 4 0 0 60 19 168
2018 Bisexual 24 35 21 13 6 0 0 60 19 134
2018 Other 36 32 20 8 3 0 0 68 11 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 34 18 12 12 0 0 58 24 1571

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 8360
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 35 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 168
2018 Bisexual 46 38 13 2 0 0 0 84 3 133
2018 Other 37 46 12 4 1 0 0 83 6 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 34 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 1561

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 8393
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 40 16 8 10 0 0 66 18 169
2018 Bisexual 31 26 26 12 5 0 0 57 16 135
2018 Other 24 52 6 12 6 0 0 76 19 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 16 12 12 0 0 61 24 1569

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 34 16 10 8 0 0 66 17 8372
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 28 16 12 10 0 0 62 22 169
2018 Bisexual 28 42 16 6 7 0 0 70 13 134
2018 Other 22 50 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 32 19 10 11 0 0 59 21 1575

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 35 16 11 7 0 0 66 19 8384
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 32 18 11 10 0 0 61 21 166
2018 Bisexual 25 39 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 135
2018 Other 22 50 13 6 9 0 0 72 15 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 33 18 13 11 0 0 58 24 1573

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 37 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 8402
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 37 11 12 2 0 0 75 15 169
2018 Bisexual 46 32 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 134
2018 Other 40 39 17 1 3 0 0 79 4 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 37 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 1577

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 32 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 8459
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 26 23 5 5 0 1 67 10 165
2018 Bisexual 49 23 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 136
2018 Other 36 31 20 7 6 0 0 67 13 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 31 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 1591

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 27 34 19 8 1 1 28 38 8449
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 24 35 15 8 1 3 24 39 168
2018 Bisexual 12 20 33 19 13 2 2 33 33 136
2018 Other 13 22 37 26 3 0 0 28 35 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 26 35 15 7 1 2 23 41 1585

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 21 28 22 14 2 1 37 35 8415
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 18 33 20 13 2 2 35 31 167
2018 Bisexual 15 20 25 17 19 3 1 38 36 137
2018 Other 17 20 27 23 9 1 1 33 39 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 27 20 12 2 2 33 39 1581

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 27 27 13 8 1 2 22 50 8423
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 26 24 11 8 2 2 21 54 166
2018 Bisexual 21 24 26 15 9 4 1 25 47 137
2018 Other 25 19 35 13 8 1 0 21 44 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 24 27 14 6 2 2 20 51 1582

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 15 32 31 15 1 2 47 21 8392
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 19 26 25 14 2 4 42 31 166
2018 Bisexual 4 16 26 29 20 2 1 52 21 136
2018 Other 5 18 30 33 7 3 3 43 25 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 13 33 29 12 1 3 43 22 1582

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 25 26 17 11 1 2 29 44 8439
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 31 24 12 11 2 2 24 51 168
2018 Bisexual 14 20 28 21 14 3 0 36 36 135
2018 Other 24 19 25 21 7 1 3 30 44 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 25 26 14 9 1 2 24 49 1580

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 20 26 23 15 2 2 39 34 8406
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 21 25 23 7 2 4 32 41 168
2018 Bisexual 13 22 21 15 23 4 3 40 37 135
2018 Other 12 25 19 24 16 3 1 41 39 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 20 25 22 13 2 3 36 37 1580

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 25 29 15 9 2 2 24 45 8431
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 30 27 11 7 1 3 19 53 168
2018 Bisexual 19 24 35 11 9 2 1 20 44 137
2018 Other 22 16 41 12 5 1 1 18 39 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 23 29 13 8 2 3 22 47 1586
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 34 21 11 11 3 2 55 23 8433
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 34 26 13 11 2 0 48 25 165
2018 Bisexual 14 33 24 13 10 4 2 50 24 135
2018 Other 19 30 19 12 11 6 3 53 25 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 28 23 14 13 4 1 47 29 1580

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 11 12 10 0 0 67 22 8411
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 14 16 9 0 0 61 25 165
2018 Bisexual 32 33 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 136
2018 Other 34 30 12 15 8 1 0 65 23 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 29 15 14 13 1 0 58 27 1575

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 21 21 19 17 10 2 35 41 8409
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 21 23 21 21 6 2 29 46 164
2018 Bisexual 12 16 17 18 25 12 1 32 49 136
2018 Other 3 25 17 19 20 14 3 33 47 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 17 24 16 21 11 2 29 42 1574

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 77 12 8398
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 42 14 5 5 1 0 75 11 164
2018 Bisexual 34 36 15 10 5 0 1 70 15 136
2018 Other 29 45 13 4 6 3 0 76 11 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 36 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 1574

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 41 14 6 4 1 0 75 11 8419
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 39 20 2 5 0 0 72 7 165
2018 Bisexual 28 43 19 5 5 0 1 71 10 134
2018 Other 26 36 26 4 4 3 0 65 9 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 38 21 7 6 2 0 65 14 1574
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 35 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 8402
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 31 21 9 5 0 1 65 14 164
2018 Bisexual 34 31 13 15 6 0 1 66 21 135
2018 Other 23 42 16 4 12 3 0 67 16 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 32 19 11 9 0 0 61 20 1581

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 31 14 7 6 1 0 72 13 8394
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 25 20 5 6 0 1 68 12 165
2018 Bisexual 43 27 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 135
2018 Other 35 36 13 2 11 5 0 74 13 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 30 17 10 8 2 0 65 18 1574

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 33 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 8369
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 29 22 6 7 0 1 65 13 164
2018 Bisexual 37 33 13 13 4 0 1 70 17 135
2018 Other 22 49 9 9 9 0 2 72 19 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 30 15 13 9 1 0 63 22 1577

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 29 12 5 5 1 0 77 11 8382
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 25 15 7 3 0 2 76 9 165
2018 Bisexual 48 24 18 7 2 2 0 73 9 135
2018 Other 37 36 15 2 8 2 0 74 11 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 28 16 6 8 1 0 69 14 1572

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 29 13 8 7 0 0 72 16 8387
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 28 18 6 8 0 2 68 14 165
2018 Bisexual 41 25 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 135
2018 Other 45 25 11 8 9 1 0 72 17 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 29 17 8 10 0 0 65 17 1575
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 36 17 12 6 3 5 61 20 2225
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 40 16 19 3 3 2 60 23 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 29 21 13 13 3 3 50 28 367

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 32 17 11 8 3 0 62 20 8459
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 32 17 14 11 3 1 57 25 167
2018 Bisexual 26 33 19 13 7 3 0 60 20 135
2018 Other 25 28 18 16 9 3 0 55 26 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 21 12 12 5 0 53 25 1588

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 31 18 14 12 1 0 56 26 8431
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 26 23 14 13 1 1 49 28 166
2018 Bisexual 24 36 14 16 7 2 0 61 24 135
2018 Other 30 31 21 5 14 0 0 60 19 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 27 21 15 17 2 0 46 32 1584

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 30 21 17 13 3 0 47 31 8430
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 27 18 18 17 3 1 44 36 165
2018 Bisexual 18 30 22 16 12 3 0 50 28 135
2018 Other 21 35 17 12 15 1 0 56 27 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 22 24 19 19 4 0 37 39 1583

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 30 19 19 16 2 0 45 36 8441
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 24 15 26 17 1 1 41 44 167
2018 Bisexual 18 27 11 25 16 2 0 46 42 135
2018 Other 21 27 10 23 18 1 0 48 42 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 23 20 20 23 2 0 35 44 1582
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 40 19 12 6 1 0 63 18 8429
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 42 23 13 5 0 0 60 17 167
2018 Bisexual 19 42 24 8 5 1 0 62 14 135
2018 Other 31 37 13 8 11 0 0 69 18 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 33 23 15 11 1 0 50 27 1583

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 15 10 6 1 1 69 16 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 41 12 9 8 2 1 70 18 167
2018 Bisexual 28 35 18 12 6 1 1 64 18 136
2018 Other 28 40 13 9 7 2 0 70 16 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 36 18 10 9 2 1 62 20 1580

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 37 18 8 5 1 0 68 14 8415
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 41 15 10 5 1 1 70 15 168
2018 Bisexual 34 37 15 11 2 1 0 71 14 135
2018 Other 30 38 13 9 9 0 1 68 18 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 23 10 9 1 0 58 19 1580

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 30 19 12 12 5 1 54 25 8425
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 30 18 16 12 5 0 51 29 167
2018 Bisexual 21 28 15 19 10 7 1 52 31 136
2018 Other 22 26 17 13 17 6 0 51 32 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 24 23 16 15 6 1 43 33 1578

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 32 19 13 12 2 0 55 26 8419
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 29 24 16 8 2 1 51 24 168
2018 Bisexual 22 26 19 22 8 2 1 50 31 136
2018 Other 16 28 21 14 21 0 0 44 35 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 21 17 16 2 0 44 34 1579

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 25 17 15 22 1 4 43 39 8428
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 19 18 15 24 2 4 39 42 167
2018 Bisexual 18 22 14 21 20 2 4 42 43 136
2018 Other 9 16 31 11 28 3 3 27 41 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 20 18 16 29 3 2 34 47 1582

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 38 22 10 8 2 0 59 18 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 37 25 7 10 1 1 57 17 168
2018 Bisexual 17 37 29 10 5 2 0 55 15 136
2018 Other 16 38 22 6 11 7 0 58 19 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 33 26 12 12 3 0 48 25 1579

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 37 16 4 3 2 0 77 7 8414
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 17 4 5 1 1 74 9 168
2018 Bisexual 36 33 18 7 2 4 1 73 9 137
2018 Other 34 36 20 4 3 3 0 72 8 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 23 5 5 4 1 66 10 1584

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 39 15 5 3 1 0 77 9 8415
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 44 17 6 2 1 1 74 9 167
2018 Bisexual 34 38 20 5 2 2 0 72 7 137
2018 Other 25 45 16 4 9 1 0 71 13 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 37 19 8 6 2 0 67 14 1583

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 37 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 8410
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 43 13 2 2 0 1 82 4 168
2018 Bisexual 40 44 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 137
2018 Other 42 39 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 38 14 6 6 0 0 73 13 1581

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 32 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 8414
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 36 19 10 6 0 1 64 16 169
2018 Bisexual 31 37 14 12 5 2 0 69 17 137
2018 Other 41 28 17 5 8 2 0 70 13 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 22 11 10 1 0 57 21 1586

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 34 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 8381
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 36 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 168
2018 Bisexual 30 38 16 13 2 1 0 68 16 135
2018 Other 26 44 15 6 8 0 0 70 14 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 22 11 9 0 0 58 20 1580

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 25 19 10 8 2 0 62 19 8423
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 21 27 12 8 2 1 51 21 168
2018 Bisexual 31 29 13 14 10 2 2 62 24 137
2018 Other 26 27 23 8 15 2 0 54 23 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 27 21 10 11 3 0 55 22 1584
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 45 31 8468
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 38 37 167
2018 Bisexual 30 35 35 134
2018 Other 33 44 23 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 36 39 1587

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 28 24 5 7 6 2098
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 34 32 10 7 6 45
2018 Bisexual 13 34 31 1 10 12 45
2018 Other 35 25 17 4 12 8 19
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 22 31 7 6 8 399
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Harassment

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

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 85 8463
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 81 165
2018 Bisexual 26 74 135
2018 Other 16 84 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 1576

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 27
2018 Bisexual 63 35
2018 Other 43 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 266

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 27
2018 Bisexual 56 35
2018 Other 66 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 266

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 266

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 27
2018 Bisexual 0 35

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 266

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 266

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 266

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 27
2018 Bisexual 43 35
2018 Other 53 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 264

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 27
2018 Bisexual 33 35
2018 Other 61 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 264

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 1220
2018 Bisexual 33 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 264

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 1220
2018 Bisexual 48 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 264

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 1220
2018 Bisexual 35 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 264

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 1220
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 27
2018 Bisexual 64 35
2018 Other 38 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 264

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 1220
2018 Bisexual 30 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 264

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 264

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 1220
2018 Bisexual 27 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 264

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 1220
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 264

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 1220
2018 Bisexual 44 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 264

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 1220
2018 Bisexual 38 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 264

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 1220
2018 Bisexual 13 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 264

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 1222
2018 Bisexual 53 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 266

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 1222
2018 Bisexual 28 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 266

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 1222
2018 Other 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 266

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 1222
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 27
2018 Bisexual 32 35
2018 Other 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 266

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 1222
2018 Other 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 266

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 1222
2018 Other 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 266

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 1222
2018 Bisexual 25 35
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 266

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 1222
2018 Other 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 266

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 1222
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 27
2018 Bisexual 16 35
2018 Other 46 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 266

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 1095
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 230

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 230

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 1095
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 230

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 1095
2018 Other 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 230

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 1095
2018 Bisexual 18 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 230

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 1095
2018 Bisexual 0 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 230

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 1095
2018 Bisexual 18 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 230

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 1095
2018 Bisexual 22 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 230

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 1095
2018 Bisexual 13 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 230

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 1095
2018 Bisexual 34 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 230

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 1095
2018 Bisexual 22 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 230

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 1095
2018 Bisexual 50 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 230

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 1095
2018 Bisexual 0 32
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 230

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 25
2018 Bisexual 48 32
2018 Other 53 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 230

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 230

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 1095
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 25 21 8 9 14 3 55 20 8438
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 22 24 12 10 15 2 44 27 168
2018 Bisexual 14 24 14 13 10 20 5 50 31 136
2018 Other 15 24 22 12 8 18 1 48 25 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 20 28 8 10 15 3 42 23 1572

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 33 16 7 6 3 0 70 13 8438
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 37 16 11 4 3 0 67 16 168
2018 Bisexual 29 30 15 12 8 5 1 62 22 137
2018 Other 23 49 15 4 2 7 0 77 7 60
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 30 24 7 8 4 0 59 16 1573
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 8439
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 89 167
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 91 1582

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 138

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 78 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 71 138

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 550
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 138

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 550
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 138

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 138

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 550
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 138

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 552
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 137

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 137

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 137

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 137

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 137

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 137

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 1 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 17

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 1 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 137

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 137

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 137

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 1 551
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 137

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 137

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 551
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 137

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 549
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 137

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 137

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 137

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 137

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 549
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 137

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 137

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 137

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 549
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 137

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 550
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 137

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 124

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 124

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 498

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 124

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 124

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 124

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 124

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 124

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 124

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 124

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 124

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 499
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 124

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 124

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 70 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 124

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 498
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 124

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 498
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 124

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 24 24 4 4 18 3 59 10 8438
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 26 28 6 5 19 3 50 14 163
2018 Bisexual 16 21 23 6 3 28 3 54 13 136
2018 Other 19 25 20 7 4 21 3 58 15 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 18 33 5 5 20 3 45 13 1578

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 32 19 4 4 5 1 72 8 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 38 21 7 2 3 0 68 10 164
2018 Bisexual 27 31 26 6 3 7 0 62 10 136
2018 Other 34 40 10 3 4 8 1 82 7 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 28 27 5 5 7 1 60 11 1578
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 23 21 15 20 0 1 43 35 8478
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 18 25 16 24 0 0 34 41 164
2018 Bisexual 12 21 18 17 32 0 0 34 48 134
2018 Other 20 19 18 13 28 1 1 39 42 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 21 15 23 0 1 40 39 1586

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 29 27 13 8 0 1 51 22 8469
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 21 29 17 9 0 2 45 26 163
2018 Bisexual 21 31 25 10 12 0 0 53 22 136
2018 Other 24 34 19 7 14 1 1 59 22 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 28 15 9 0 1 48 24 1589

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 32 21 10 5 0 1 63 16 8421
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 26 19 18 5 0 3 57 23 164
2018 Bisexual 38 24 22 9 7 0 1 63 16 136
2018 Other 32 35 19 9 4 1 1 68 13 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 31 23 10 6 0 3 59 17 1576

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 23 23 17 16 0 1 44 33 8440
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 20 24 21 17 0 1 37 39 163
2018 Bisexual 25 20 23 13 19 0 0 45 32 135
2018 Other 22 17 32 10 16 1 2 40 27 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 22 21 16 19 1 2 42 36 1584

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 22 11 5 3 0 6 80 8 8454
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 23 9 6 3 0 9 80 10 163
2018 Bisexual 54 24 10 4 2 2 4 83 6 133
2018 Other 48 22 14 7 1 1 6 76 9 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 21 12 5 3 1 10 78 9 1573

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 28 19 9 6 0 1 67 15 8460
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 27 18 9 4 0 1 69 13 165
2018 Bisexual 35 20 25 9 10 0 0 55 19 136
2018 Other 39 19 15 8 12 3 3 62 22 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 28 20 9 9 1 2 61 18 1586

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 33 23 10 6 0 1 61 16 8434
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 37 22 12 5 0 0 61 17 167
2018 Bisexual 28 35 20 12 4 0 1 63 17 135
2018 Other 27 30 24 4 8 1 6 61 13 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 30 23 12 8 1 2 55 21 1572

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 32 24 13 7 0 1 56 20 8420
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 28 21 17 9 0 2 52 27 167
2018 Bisexual 27 29 19 18 6 0 1 57 24 135
2018 Other 22 26 28 12 4 1 6 52 17 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 26 13 10 0 2 51 23 1577

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 31 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 8408
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 30 25 13 8 0 0 54 21 168
2018 Bisexual 34 26 20 14 7 0 0 60 21 135
2018 Other 32 19 26 12 4 1 5 55 17 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 27 22 12 11 1 2 53 24 1574

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 32 19 10 4 0 1 66 15 8405
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 28 16 19 4 0 1 61 23 166
2018 Bisexual 33 28 24 8 6 0 1 62 14 134
2018 Other 24 35 23 9 6 1 3 61 15 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 31 19 10 6 1 2 64 16 1567

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 26 13 5 2 0 2 80 7 8383
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 28 17 3 5 0 2 75 8 165
2018 Bisexual 42 37 14 6 1 0 0 78 8 134
2018 Other 41 34 9 5 7 1 3 78 12 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 25 15 6 4 1 3 73 11 1567

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 67 17 7 2 2 0 3 88 4 8403
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 17 8 2 3 0 7 86 6 167
2018 Bisexual 60 24 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 135
2018 Other 49 29 9 2 4 1 6 84 6 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 17 9 3 3 1 6 84 6 1566

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 69 13 7 4 4 1 2 85 8 8403
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 21 11 0 4 0 4 84 4 166
2018 Bisexual 60 15 12 7 4 0 2 77 11 135
2018 Other 58 15 7 4 5 1 8 82 10 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 15 9 4 5 1 3 81 10 1568

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 28 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 8445
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 34 17 7 4 0 2 72 11 164
2018 Bisexual 46 30 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 133
2018 Other 41 31 14 3 6 1 4 76 9 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 31 12 5 4 0 2 78 9 1579

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 23 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 8422
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 22 20 6 6 0 2 68 12 164
2018 Bisexual 52 19 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 133
2018 Other 46 26 8 8 7 1 4 76 16 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 24 13 8 8 0 2 71 16 1574

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 13 6 2 1 0 24 88 4 8376
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 13 12 3 1 1 33 76 6 164
2018 Bisexual 56 11 4 2 1 0 26 91 3 134
2018 Other 44 18 1 2 1 1 33 94 4 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 13 6 2 1 0 29 86 5 1566

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 63 21 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 8396
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 20 7 2 1 1 11 88 4 163
2018 Bisexual 65 24 6 2 0 0 3 91 2 133
2018 Other 52 20 9 2 5 1 11 82 8 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 20 8 3 2 0 8 86 6 1564

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 71 14 6 3 3 0 3 89 5 8426
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 16 5 4 2 0 5 89 6 163
2018 Bisexual 69 11 11 2 5 1 2 82 6 134
2018 Other 66 22 1 1 5 1 4 92 7 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 15 6 3 3 1 6 87 6 1576

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 27 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 8412
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 35 13 4 1 0 6 81 5 164
2018 Bisexual 36 35 20 5 2 1 0 72 8 134
2018 Other 39 30 16 7 3 1 4 73 10 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 26 11 3 2 0 4 83 6 1569

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 33 32 12 4 0 0 52 16 8486
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 27 35 13 6 0 0 45 19 167
2018 Bisexual 14 41 28 12 5 0 0 55 17 137
2018 Other 14 25 36 13 11 0 1 39 24 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 28 35 13 7 0 1 45 20 1590

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 17 35 25 14 0 0 39 26 8363
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 21 35 25 10 0 0 35 30 164
2018 Bisexual 8 27 29 25 10 0 0 35 35 136
2018 Other 11 22 31 25 10 0 1 35 33 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 21 35 20 10 0 1 31 34 1566

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 18 9 5 2 0 68 14 8437
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 43 16 10 8 0 0 65 19 167
2018 Bisexual 24 36 18 13 5 3 0 62 19 136
2018 Other 18 38 21 18 4 1 0 57 22 62
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 37 21 9 7 4 0 61 16 1585

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 36 18 12 8 1 0 61 21 8457
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 33 24 14 10 1 0 52 24 168
2018 Bisexual 16 33 24 14 12 1 0 50 26 137
2018 Other 25 31 18 16 10 0 0 56 26 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 30 23 15 11 2 0 50 26 1584
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 26 22 13 13 1 0 25 75 8475
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 26 23 21 9 2 0 21 79 164
2018 Bisexual 17 19 21 22 18 0 2 18 82 137
2018 Other 26 12 23 20 17 1 1 26 74 63
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 23 22 13 15 2 1 25 75 1582

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 6145
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 129
2018 Bisexual 34 108
2018 Other 19 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 1138

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 6145
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 129
2018 Bisexual 38 108
2018 Other 42 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 1138

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 6145
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 129
2018 Bisexual 26 108
2018 Other 34 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 1138

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 6145
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 129
2018 Bisexual 36 108
2018 Other 38 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 1138

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 6145
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 129
2018 Bisexual 5 108
2018 Other 6 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 1138

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 6145
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 129
2018 Bisexual 26 108
2018 Other 34 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 1138

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 6145
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 129
2018 Bisexual 41 108
2018 Other 36 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 1138

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 36 18 12 5 25 5961
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 41 17 9 4 26 126
2018 Bisexual 3 34 16 10 8 29 107
2018 Other 4 35 19 14 7 22 44
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 31 19 11 4 30 1067

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 6119
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 72 127
2018 Bisexual 26 74 108
2018 Other 21 79 44
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 1123

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 22 19 18 23 1 6 36 44 6123
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 24 20 16 23 1 5 36 43 130
2018 Bisexual 9 23 22 18 26 0 2 33 45 106
2018 Other 16 15 12 12 43 2 0 31 56 44
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 19 20 17 29 2 5 30 49 1131

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 12 17 19 42 2 4 18 65 6127
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 8 18 16 47 2 4 12 68 130
2018 Bisexual 1 7 17 20 53 1 1 8 75 106
2018 Other 7 4 8 17 65 0 0 10 82 45
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 10 15 18 47 3 4 14 70 1129

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 15 14 10 12 1 7 61 24 8427
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 13 14 12 18 0 7 53 32 165
2018 Bisexual 29 14 19 15 16 0 7 46 33 136
2018 Other 30 12 21 11 11 0 16 50 25 61
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 14 14 12 16 2 8 53 31 1573
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