2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Household Survey Methods Division

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.

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	45	10	14	6	0	1	70	20	161510
2018	Statistics Canada	29	45	11	11	4	0	1	75	14	3625
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	35	45	9	9	2	0	1	80	11	558
2018	Methodology Branch	40	44	8	6	1	0	0	85	8	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	40	39	13	5	1	1	0	80	6	88

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	39	11	6	3	0	80	10	161032
2018	Statistics Canada	36	44	11	7	3	0	80	10	3621
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	39	44	9	6	2	1	82	8	556
2018	Methodology Branch	38	47	7	5	1	1	86	6	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	36	51	8	4	0	1	88	5	88

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	45	38	8	6	3	0	84	9	160117
2018	Statistics Canada	42	42	9	6	2	0	84	8	3602
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	45	42	7	4	1	1	87	5	556
2018	Methodology Branch	46	45	4	2	1	1	92	4	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	43	48	7	1	0	1	92	1	88

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	42	33	11	8	5	0	0	76	13	161141
2018	Statistics Canada	49	32	10	6	3	0	1	82	8	3625
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	55	32	7	4	1	1	1	88	5	556
2018	Methodology Branch	56	34	4	3	1	1	0	92	4	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	52	34	4	4	1	4	0	90	6	88

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	34	42	12	8	5	0	75	13	160671
2018	Statistics Canada	35	44	11	7	3	0	79	9	3614
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	36	46	10	6	2	1	82	8	552
2018	Methodology Branch	35	47	11	5	1	1	83	7	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	31	50	11	7	0	1	82	7	88

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	26	34	17	13	10	0	0	60	23	161141
2018	Statistics Canada	31	38	15	9	5	0	1	70	15	3623
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	33	40	15	8	3	1	1	74	11	555
2018	Methodology Branch	33	41	16	5	3	1	1	76	8	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	28	45	19	3	1	1	2	76	4	87

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	41	13	11	5	0	71	16	161312
2018	Statistics Canada	33	44	12	8	3	0	77	11	3628
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	38	44	8	8	1	0	82	9	557
2018	Methodology Branch	46	41	6	5	1	1	87	7	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	44	43	5	4	2	1	88	7	88

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	43	40	9	5	2	0	84	7	161313
2018	Statistics Canada	47	41	7	3	1	0	89	5	3628
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	46	42	7	3	1	1	89	3	557
2018	Methodology Branch	45	43	6	3	0	2	90	4	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	46	41	8	2	1	1	89	3	87

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	37	14	11	9	0	66	20	160988
2018	Statistics Canada	34	40	13	8	4	0	75	12	3624
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	35	42	13	7	1	0	78	9	557
2018	Methodology Branch	38	41	12	7	1	1	80	8	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	40	39	13	6	0	1	81	6	87

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	50	35	9	3	2	0	85	5	160125
2018	Statistics Canada	48	38	9	3	1	0	86	5	3610
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	47	39	8	4	2	0	87	5	556
2018	Methodology Branch	43	45	7	3	1	1	89	4	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	42	46	8	3	0	1	89	3	87

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	38	14	12	9	0	0	65	21	160686
2018	Statistics Canada	35	40	12	7	4	0	0	76	12	3614
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	38	42	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	554
2018	Methodology Branch	36	45	12	5	2	1	0	82	6	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	32	46	14	6	0	1	1	80	6	87

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	31	34	16	10	8	0	0	66	18	160340
2018	Statistics Canada	41	36	12	7	4	0	0	78	10	3609
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	44	38	10	5	2	1	0	83	7	555
2018	Methodology Branch	45	39	9	4	2	1	0	85	6	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	42	41	10	2	2	1	1	85	5	87

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	37	15	11	7	0	67	18	160685
2018	Statistics Canada	35	40	13	7	4	0	76	11	3610
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	37	42	13	6	2	1	79	8	556
2018	Methodology Branch	40	43	11	3	2	1	84	5	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	42	41	11	2	2	1	84	5	87

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	39	11	6	3	0	80	9	161156
2018	Statistics Canada	40	42	11	5	2	0	82	7	3624
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	41	43	9	4	2	1	85	6	557
2018	Methodology Branch	39	47	8	3	2	1	87	5	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	34	50	11	2	1	1	85	3	87

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	37	32	17	8	5	0	1	70	13	161699
2018	Statistics Canada	46	31	13	6	3	0	0	78	10	3625
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	50	29	11	7	2	1	1	80	9	557
2018	Methodology Branch	47	29	13	7	2	1	0	77	9	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	52	24	17	5	1	1	0	77	6	88

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	26	35	18	8	1	1	27	37	161147
2018	Statistics Canada	7	20	35	24	10	1	2	35	28	3623
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	5	17	37	24	13	1	4	38	23	555
2018	Methodology Branch	4	16	36	25	14	1	3	41	21	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	2	20	36	24	11	1	4	38	24	88

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	12	20	28	23	13	2	2	37	33	160571
2018	Statistics Canada	4	11	24	33	23	3	2	59	16	3604
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	2	8	22	34	27	3	4	66	11	554
2018	Methodology Branch	2	10	23	30	29	3	3	62	13	257
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	1	13	26	27	26	2	5	57	15	86

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	24	29	17	9	2	3	26	43	160643
2018	Statistics Canada	9	21	32	20	11	3	3	33	32	3622
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	6	19	31	23	13	3	5	40	27	556
2018	Methodology Branch	7	20	31	21	15	2	5	38	28	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	7	21	31	16	13	6	7	33	32	88

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	16	32	27	14	1	2	42	25	160266
2018	Statistics Canada	4	12	31	31	19	1	2	51	17	3611
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	3	9	28	34	23	1	3	59	13	556
2018	Methodology Branch	4	11	28	33	21	1	2	56	15	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	4	9	25	40	18	1	2	61	14	88

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	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	23	27	18	11	1	2	30	42	160843
2018	Statistics Canada	11	21	26	22	15	2	3	39	33	3615
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	8	19	25	24	18	2	4	45	29	555
2018	Methodology Branch	7	23	22	25	16	2	3	44	32	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	9	12	24	35	14	2	3	51	23	88

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	20	27	22	13	3	3	37	35	160300
2018	Statistics Canada	7	15	28	26	18	3	3	47	23	3601
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	2	9	27	28	25	3	5	58	12	552
2018	Methodology Branch	2	10	33	23	25	2	5	51	13	256
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	0	6	36	27	22	2	7	54	6	87

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	16	24	31	16	9	2	2	25	42	161001
2018	Statistics Canada	9	19	34	20	12	3	3	35	29	3617
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	6	12	35	25	15	4	4	43	19	556
2018	Methodology Branch	6	13	37	22	15	4	4	40	20	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	7	10	39	21	12	4	7	37	19	88

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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	21	32	19	11	9	5	3	59	21	161064
2018	Statistics Canada	29	34	14	6	4	7	6	72	12	3627
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	33	28	15	4	2	10	7	74	8	554
2018	Methodology Branch	37	26	11	3	1	10	11	81	5	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	37	26	10	3	0	11	12	82	4	88

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	31	10	10	8	1	72	18	160757
2018	Statistics Canada	50	32	7	7	4	1	82	11	3618
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	55	27	6	6	3	2	85	10	555
2018	Methodology Branch	61	26	4	4	3	2	89	7	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	64	25	6	2	1	1	91	4	88

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	22	19	16	14	13	2	41	36	160747
2018	Statistics Canada	18	26	18	10	6	17	4	56	21	3620
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	19	25	15	10	3	21	8	62	17	555
2018	Methodology Branch	20	24	13	8	1	23	10	67	14	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	20	28	13	6	1	21	10	71	10	88

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	44	36	9	7	4	0	81	11	160773
2018	Statistics Canada	58	31	5	4	1	0	89	5	3617
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	67	25	4	2	1	1	93	3	556
2018	Methodology Branch	75	20	2	1	1	1	95	2	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	83	12	1	2	0	1	97	2	88

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	37	40	13	5	3	1	77	9	161015
2018	Statistics Canada	47	37	9	3	2	1	85	5	3625
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	53	33	9	2	2	1	87	4	556
2018	Methodology Branch	57	32	8	1	1	1	89	2	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	59	31	7	1	0	1	92	1	88

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	37	35	12	9	6	1	0	73	15	160726
2018	Statistics Canada	45	34	10	6	3	1	1	80	9	3627
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	48	34	9	5	2	1	1	83	7	557
2018	Methodology Branch	48	38	6	5	1	1	1	87	7	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	53	36	6	3	0	2	0	91	3	88

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	45	30	12	7	5	2	1	76	12	160474
2018	Statistics Canada	54	28	9	4	3	1	1	84	7	3628
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	60	26	8	2	2	1	1	88	4	558
2018	Methodology Branch	66	23	6	2	2	1	0	90	4	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	64	28	4	0	2	1	0	93	2	88

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	42	32	11	8	5	1	0	75	14	160177
2018	Statistics Canada	50	31	9	6	3	1	0	82	9	3621
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	53	33	7	4	2	1	0	87	7	554
2018	Methodology Branch	59	29	4	4	2	1	1	89	6	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	64	25	4	5	2	1	0	90	7	87

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	52	26	10	5	5	1	80	10	160320
2018	Statistics Canada	60	25	8	3	3	1	86	6	3622
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	63	23	9	2	2	1	87	4	558
2018	Methodology Branch	64	24	6	4	2	1	88	5	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	71	20	2	4	1	1	92	6	88

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	47	28	11	7	6	0	75	13	160605
2018	Statistics Canada	54	27	9	5	3	0	82	9	3625
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	57	28	8	4	2	1	85	6	557
2018	Methodology Branch	61	24	7	6	2	1	85	8	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	62	26	6	3	2	1	89	6	88

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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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	34	16	10	6	3	6	65	18	36684
2018	Statistics Canada	26	35	14	9	3	4	10	71	14	1357
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	27	34	7	6	3	5	17	79	12	216
2018	Methodology Branch	26	29	8	8	3	6	21	74	15	111
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	23	23	13	13	0	6	23	64	18	31

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	28	31	17	9	8	6	63	19	161481
2018	Statistics Canada	36	33	13	6	3	9	76	10	3631
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	39	31	11	5	1	13	81	7	555
2018	Methodology Branch	38	32	10	5	2	13	81	8	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	38	34	8	6	1	14	83	8	88

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	31	18	13	11	2	58	24	161089
2018	Statistics Canada	31	37	15	9	4	3	71	14	3613
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	32	39	14	7	2	5	75	10	549
2018	Methodology Branch	31	38	15	9	2	4	72	12	255
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	32	31	20	11	1	4	66	13	88

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	29	21	16	12	5	48	30	160960
2018	Statistics Canada	23	33	19	12	5	8	61	18	3619
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	21	38	18	9	3	11	66	14	552
2018	Methodology Branch	18	36	22	11	4	8	59	16	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	19	37	20	13	4	6	59	19	88

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	16	30	18	18	14	3	48	33	161278
2018	Statistics Canada	20	36	18	14	8	4	58	23	3629
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	20	37	18	14	5	5	60	21	555
2018	Methodology Branch	21	32	23	15	6	3	55	21	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	21	35	19	14	8	4	58	22	88

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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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	24	42	18	10	5	1	67	15	161017
2018	Statistics Canada	31	45	13	7	2	2	77	9	3622
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	31	45	13	7	1	3	78	8	555
2018	Methodology Branch	26	49	13	8	2	2	76	10	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	27	46	16	8	2	1	74	10	88

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	31	38	14	9	5	2	1	71	15	161068
2018	Statistics Canada	32	40	13	8	3	4	2	75	11	3618
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	32	43	12	6	2	4	2	79	8	552
2018	Methodology Branch	30	41	14	7	2	4	2	75	10	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	31	40	18	3	1	3	3	76	5	88

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	38	18	8	5	1	69	13	160645
2018	Statistics Canada	38	40	13	4	2	2	80	6	3604
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	41	42	12	2	1	3	85	3	554
2018	Methodology Branch	41	42	11	2	1	2	85	4	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	38	46	11	2	1	1	86	3	88

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	18	25	19	14	14	8	2	48	31	161057
2018	Statistics Canada	20	25	19	12	10	12	3	53	25	3624
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	21	25	20	11	6	14	3	56	20	556
2018	Methodology Branch	23	27	17	10	6	14	3	60	20	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	31	21	28	7	3	9	1	58	12	88

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	32	18	15	12	2	53	28	161004
2018	Statistics Canada	27	38	16	11	6	2	67	17	3623
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	31	38	17	9	3	2	71	12	556
2018	Methodology Branch	33	40	16	7	2	2	74	9	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	33	38	23	4	1	1	72	5	88

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	19	27	16	16	18	2	2	48	35	161071
2018	Statistics Canada	26	33	14	13	10	2	2	62	24	3629
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	28	33	15	13	6	2	2	65	20	556
2018	Methodology Branch	31	32	16	13	6	1	1	64	19	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	33	38	17	9	1	1	1	72	10	88

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	35	22	11	8	3	0	57	20	161226
2018	Statistics Canada	27	39	19	7	4	3	1	69	11	3627
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	30	41	19	5	2	3	0	73	7	556
2018	Methodology Branch	33	36	22	6	2	2	0	69	8	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	32	40	22	3	2	1	0	72	6	88

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	36	14	4	3	3	78	7	160822
2018	Statistics Canada	49	35	9	2	1	3	87	3	3619
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	54	33	8	1	0	3	90	1	556
2018	Methodology Branch	56	36	5	1	0	3	94	1	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	53	36	8	0	0	3	92	0	88

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	39	38	13	6	3	2	78	9	160801
2018	Statistics Canada	49	37	8	3	2	2	87	4	3623
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	55	34	6	2	1	3	91	3	556
2018	Methodology Branch	56	34	4	3	1	2	92	4	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	52	35	8	2	0	3	90	2	88

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	44	36	10	5	4	0	81	9	160659
2018	Statistics Canada	56	32	7	2	1	0	89	4	3615
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	63	30	4	1	1	1	93	2	557
2018	Methodology Branch	65	28	3	2	1	1	94	3	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	62	31	3	2	0	1	94	2	88

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	35	32	17	9	7	1	67	16	160754
2018	Statistics Canada	49	32	12	4	3	0	81	7	3616
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	56	30	10	2	1	1	87	3	555
2018	Methodology Branch	59	30	7	3	1	1	89	4	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	62	26	9	1	1	1	88	2	87

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	33	34	16	10	7	0	68	16	160146
2018	Statistics Canada	46	35	11	5	2	0	82	8	3597
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	53	34	9	3	1	1	87	4	554
2018	Methodology Branch	55	34	6	3	1	1	89	5	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	56	32	8	1	1	1	90	2	88

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	31	25	19	12	9	3	59	22	161050
2018	Statistics Canada	42	27	15	9	5	3	70	14	3618
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	50	24	12	8	3	3	76	11	556
2018	Methodology Branch	53	25	10	5	3	4	81	8	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	54	27	11	3	1	3	84	5	88

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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	39	35	161647
2018	Statistics Canada	26	42	32	3636
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	26	49	25	557
2018	Methodology Branch	20	57	23	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	20	51	29	88

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	17	33	30	6	8	6	43390
2018	Statistics Canada	12	42	24	5	12	5	912
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	12	48	14	3	19	4	136
2018	Methodology Branch	10	60	11	4	12	2	50
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	6	68	6	0	21	0	17

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	85	161503
2018	Statistics Canada	9	91	3627
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	6	94	555
2018	Methodology Branch	5	95	259

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	51	22721
2018	Statistics Canada	45	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	54	34
2018	Methodology Branch	50	14

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	62	22735
2018	Statistics Canada	59	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	49	34
2018	Methodology Branch	42	14

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	22696
2018	Statistics Canada	7	323
2018	Methodology Branch	0	14

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	22696
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	34
2018	Methodology Branch	0	14

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	6	22696
2018	Statistics Canada	3	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	34
2018	Methodology Branch	0	14

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	22712
2018	Statistics Canada	2	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	34
2018	Methodology Branch	0	14

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	22694
2018	Statistics Canada	6	323

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	22709
2018	Statistics Canada	38	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	36	34

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	22697
2018	Statistics Canada	33	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	26	34

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	46	22698
2018	Statistics Canada	41	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	41	34

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	41	22706
2018	Statistics Canada	37	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	49	34
2018	Methodology Branch	49	14

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	33	22690
2018	Statistics Canada	29	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	35	34
2018	Methodology Branch	44	14

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	56	22722
2018	Statistics Canada	52	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	45	34
2018	Methodology Branch	36	14

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	36	22699
2018	Statistics Canada	29	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	30	34

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	22678
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	34
2018	Methodology Branch	0	14

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	22693
2018	Statistics Canada	8	323

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	22689
2018	Statistics Canada	9	323

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	48	22704
2018	Statistics Canada	43	323
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	38	34

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	22702
2018	Statistics Canada	17	323

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	22687
2018	Statistics Canada	15	323

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	51	22718
2018	Statistics Canada	55	322
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	64	33
2018	Methodology Branch	58	14

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	22701
2018	Statistics Canada	28	322
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	43	33

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	22688
2018	Statistics Canada	6	322

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	22699
2018	Statistics Canada	12	322

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	22689
2018	Statistics Canada	6	322

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	22692
2018	Statistics Canada	4	322

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	14	22692
2018	Statistics Canada	12	322

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	22688
2018	Statistics Canada	11	322
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	15	33

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	22709
2018	Statistics Canada	28	322
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	27	33
2018	Methodology Branch	35	14

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	21200
2018	Statistics Canada	12	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	17	30

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	19	21197
2018	Statistics Canada	23	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	26	30
2018	Methodology Branch	41	12

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	21191
2018	Statistics Canada	11	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	26	30
2018	Methodology Branch	41	12

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	21189
2018	Statistics Canada	7	311

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	21189
2018	Statistics Canada	10	311

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	21189
2018	Statistics Canada	9	311

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	21188
2018	Statistics Canada	12	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	17	30

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	21193
2018	Statistics Canada	12	311

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	12	21192
2018	Statistics Canada	12	311

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	21199
2018	Statistics Canada	26	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	20	30

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	21189
2018	Statistics Canada	12	311
2018	Methodology Branch	0	12

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	47	21214
2018	Statistics Canada	45	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	23	30

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	21187
2018	Statistics Canada	3	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	30
2018	Methodology Branch	0	12

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	56	21220
2018	Statistics Canada	49	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	43	30

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	21191
2018	Statistics Canada	3	311
2018	Methodology Branch	0	12

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	21192
2018	Statistics Canada	12	311
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	24	30

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	16	19	21	8	8	23	5	48	22	161102
2018	Statistics Canada	20	19	16	5	4	30	7	62	13	3615
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	21	16	11	3	2	38	9	70	8	554
2018	Methodology Branch	20	14	7	3	2	46	9	75	10	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	18	14	8	3	1	45	10	72	10	86

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	31	18	7	6	7	1	66	14	161060
2018	Statistics Canada	38	34	14	4	2	8	1	78	7	3619
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	42	35	10	3	1	7	1	85	4	555
2018	Methodology Branch	43	38	7	3	1	8	0	88	5	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	41	38	9	3	0	9	0	86	4	87

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	92	161188
2018	Statistics Canada	5	95	3627
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	3	97	558
2018	Methodology Branch	2	98	260

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	36	11806
2018	Statistics Canada	30	166
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	49	14

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	77	11826
2018	Statistics Canada	78	166
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	64	14

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11797
2018	Statistics Canada	6	166

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11797
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	11798
2018	Statistics Canada	7	166
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11802
2018	Statistics Canada	3	166
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	11798
2018	Statistics Canada	7	166

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	11790
2018	Statistics Canada	22	167

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	11790
2018	Statistics Canada	20	167

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	11786
2018	Statistics Canada	8	167

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	6	11784
2018	Statistics Canada	6	167

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	26	11787
2018	Statistics Canada	31	167

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	11792
2018	Statistics Canada	22	167

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11783
2018	Statistics Canada	3	167
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	11782
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	11785
2018	Statistics Canada	5	167

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	11787
2018	Statistics Canada	17	167

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	1	11782
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	11791
2018	Statistics Canada	19	167

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	0	11783
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	19	11797
2018	Statistics Canada	19	167

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	11822
2018	Statistics Canada	33	167
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	34	15

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	11810
2018	Statistics Canada	12	167

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	11809
2018	Statistics Canada	7	167
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	11817
2018	Statistics Canada	13	167

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11805
2018	Statistics Canada	4	167
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	6	11807
2018	Statistics Canada	4	167

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11806
2018	Statistics Canada	7	167
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11808
2018	Statistics Canada	9	167
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	15

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	49	11821
2018	Statistics Canada	44	167
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	54	15

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	11053
2018	Statistics Canada	7	160

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	11052
2018	Statistics Canada	16	160
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	3	11049
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	11050
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	3	11051
2018	Statistics Canada	4	160
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11049
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	11051
2018	Statistics Canada	13	160

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	11053
2018	Statistics Canada	9	160
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	11055
2018	Statistics Canada	10	160

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	11058
2018	Statistics Canada	25	160
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11054
2018	Statistics Canada	12	160
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	45	11069
2018	Statistics Canada	47	160
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	44	14

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	11050
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	64	11072
2018	Statistics Canada	53	160

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11051
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	0	14

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	11050
2018	Statistics Canada	10	160

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	18	18	24	4	4	26	5	53	12	161075
2018	Statistics Canada	21	19	16	2	2	34	7	67	7	3619
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	22	15	10	1	1	42	8	75	4	558
2018	Methodology Branch	20	12	7	1	2	50	8	76	7	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	18	15	7	2	1	48	9	76	8	88

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	31	19	5	4	10	1	69	10	161053
2018	Statistics Canada	39	32	13	2	2	11	1	80	5	3624
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	43	34	10	1	1	9	1	86	3	558
2018	Methodology Branch	44	35	8	2	2	9	0	87	5	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	45	34	6	4	1	10	0	88	6	88

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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	Organization	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	Public Service	21	24	22	14	18	0	1	46	32	161369
2018	Statistics Canada	43	29	15	6	5	0	2	73	11	3617
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	46	29	16	4	2	0	2	77	7	552
2018	Methodology Branch	47	31	15	2	3	1	1	80	5	256
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	35	37	19	3	1	1	2	76	5	86

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	18	27	28	16	11	0	1	45	27	161255
2018	Statistics Canada	20	30	26	15	8	0	1	50	24	3618
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	20	31	26	14	8	1	1	52	22	552
2018	Methodology Branch	19	29	27	15	7	1	2	49	23	256
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	18	28	30	11	9	1	2	48	21	86

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	25	29	24	13	8	0	2	55	21	160603
2018	Statistics Canada	28	31	22	11	5	1	1	60	17	3613
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	31	34	17	11	4	1	2	66	16	551
2018	Methodology Branch	28	31	21	12	4	2	2	62	17	256
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	33	28	17	12	6	1	3	64	18	85

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	20	23	23	17	15	1	1	44	32	160732
2018	Statistics Canada	26	26	23	14	8	1	1	53	23	3604
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	26	28	24	13	6	2	2	56	20	550
2018	Methodology Branch	23	31	22	13	5	2	3	57	19	255
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	23	41	16	9	8	1	2	66	18	86

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	46	23	13	6	4	0	6	75	11	160698
2018	Statistics Canada	53	21	11	5	3	1	7	80	8	3613
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	56	18	12	4	3	1	6	79	7	552
2018	Methodology Branch	48	21	13	5	3	1	8	76	9	256
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	49	21	12	5	2	1	10	79	8	85

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	30	27	21	11	9	0	1	58	20	161068
2018	Statistics Canada	35	28	20	9	7	0	1	64	16	3622
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	35	31	19	8	6	1	0	67	14	551
2018	Methodology Branch	33	36	18	7	5	1	0	70	12	256
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	33	36	16	7	6	1	1	71	13	86

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	Organization	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	Public Service	25	33	23	10	6	1	1	59	17	160799
2018	Statistics Canada	30	36	21	7	4	1	1	67	11	3619
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	34	38	18	6	2	1	1	74	8	555
2018	Methodology Branch	36	39	15	7	2	1	1	76	9	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	37	38	14	7	2	1	1	77	9	87

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	21	31	25	14	8	1	1	53	22	160760
2018	Statistics Canada	26	33	24	11	5	1	1	59	17	3612
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	29	33	23	8	4	1	1	63	13	552
2018	Methodology Branch	30	32	23	9	4	2	1	63	13	257
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	30	35	18	11	3	1	1	66	15	87

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	27	31	22	12	7	0	1	59	19	160624
2018	Statistics Canada	30	33	21	10	5	0	1	64	15	3612
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	32	37	17	9	4	1	1	70	13	555
2018	Methodology Branch	34	36	20	5	3	1	1	71	8	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	43	25	22	6	2	1	1	70	8	87

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	27	31	22	12	7	0	1	59	18	160191
2018	Statistics Canada	32	34	19	9	4	1	1	67	13	3607
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	33	36	17	9	3	1	1	71	12	551
2018	Methodology Branch	32	36	17	10	1	2	2	70	12	255
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	35	36	18	7	1	1	2	73	8	87

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	50	25	13	6	4	0	2	76	10	160099
2018	Statistics Canada	54	22	12	5	4	0	2	79	9	3605
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	53	23	11	7	4	0	2	78	11	554
2018	Methodology Branch	51	26	10	7	4	1	2	79	11	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	55	26	8	7	0	1	3	85	7	87

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	16	7	3	3	1	5	87	6	160330
2018	Statistics Canada	74	12	5	1	1	1	6	92	3	3607
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	77	12	3	1	1	1	6	95	2	553
2018	Methodology Branch	80	7	3	0	1	1	8	95	2	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	83	3	5	0	0	2	7	95	0	87

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	14	7	4	4	1	3	84	9	160420
2018	Statistics Canada	76	10	4	2	3	1	4	91	5	3608
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	81	8	4	1	1	1	4	94	2	553
2018	Methodology Branch	82	8	3	1	1	1	4	95	2	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	82	9	2	2	0	1	3	95	2	87

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	52	27	11	4	3	0	1	81	7	160968
2018	Statistics Canada	61	23	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	3621
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	64	21	8	3	1	1	2	88	4	555
2018	Methodology Branch	65	20	9	2	0	1	2	88	3	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	72	17	8	0	0	1	2	92	0	88

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	Organization	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	Public Service	53	22	11	6	6	0	1	76	12	160500
2018	Statistics Canada	61	20	9	5	4	1	1	82	8	3609
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	64	19	9	3	3	1	2	85	6	555
2018	Methodology Branch	70	13	8	3	2	1	2	86	5	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	71	15	7	3	2	1	1	87	6	88

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	Organization	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	Public Service	52	13	6	2	1	0	26	88	4	159765
2018	Statistics Canada	56	15	6	2	1	0	20	89	4	3598
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	57	14	4	3	1	1	20	90	4	552
2018	Methodology Branch	57	13	5	2	0	1	21	90	3	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	57	16	2	0	0	1	24	97	0	88

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	Organization	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	Public Service	61	20	9	3	2	0	6	86	4	160250
2018	Statistics Canada	71	15	5	1	1	0	7	93	2	3614
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	75	13	4	1	0	1	6	95	1	555
2018	Methodology Branch	76	13	2	0	0	1	7	97	0	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	80	15	0	0	0	1	4	100	0	88

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	64	15	7	4	5	0	4	83	10	160852
2018	Statistics Canada	74	12	6	2	3	0	3	89	5	3616
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	77	12	6	2	1	0	2	91	3	556
2018	Methodology Branch	83	9	3	1	1	1	3	95	2	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	81	11	2	2	0	1	2	95	2	88

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	48	29	14	4	2	0	2	79	7	160646
2018	Statistics Canada	49	28	14	4	2	0	2	79	6	3610
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	49	29	15	4	1	1	2	79	5	555
2018	Methodology Branch	51	30	10	5	1	1	2	83	6	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	53	27	7	9	0	1	3	84	9	88

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year	Organization	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	31	36	14	5	0	45	19	161633
2018	Statistics Canada	19	35	31	11	3	0	54	14	3625
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	24	34	29	10	2	1	58	12	556
2018	Methodology Branch	28	30	27	11	2	1	59	13	258
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	32	26	28	10	2	1	59	12	88

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	20	38	22	10	0	32	30	159815
2018	Statistics Canada	7	16	37	27	12	0	40	23	3602
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	6	14	35	31	13	0	44	20	551
2018	Methodology Branch	6	12	36	31	15	0	46	18	259
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	6	16	38	30	9	1	39	22	87

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	40	16	8	4	2	71	13	161108
2018	Statistics Canada	34	43	13	5	2	3	79	7	3623
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	37	45	12	3	1	2	83	4	557
2018	Methodology Branch	36	50	10	2	1	2	87	3	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	34	48	15	1	1	1	82	2	88

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	23	35	18	13	10	2	59	23	161341
2018	Statistics Canada	32	39	16	8	4	2	72	12	3627
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	35	41	13	7	2	2	77	9	558
2018	Methodology Branch	35	46	10	5	3	1	82	8	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	30	51	11	4	2	1	82	7	88

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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	Organization	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	Public Service	29	26	20	11	11	2	1	30	70	161576
2018	Statistics Canada	58	23	9	4	2	3	1	60	40	3630
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	56	27	10	3	1	4	1	58	42	558
2018	Methodology Branch	52	35	6	2	1	4	0	54	46	260
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	52	30	12	2	0	4	0	55	45	88

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	23	109172
2018	Statistics Canada	17	1389
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	11	226
2018	Methodology Branch	11	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	11	38

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	35	109188
2018	Statistics Canada	32	1389
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	33	226
2018	Methodology Branch	38	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	49	38

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	23	109138
2018	Statistics Canada	24	1389
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	23	226
2018	Methodology Branch	17	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	18	38

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	44	109210
2018	Statistics Canada	26	1389
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	15	226
2018	Methodology Branch	11	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	3	38

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	109103
2018	Statistics Canada	5	1389
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	5	226
2018	Methodology Branch	6	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	10	38

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	33	109160
2018	Statistics Canada	29	1389
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	27	226
2018	Methodology Branch	33	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	37	38

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	34	109157
2018	Statistics Canada	31	1389
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	35	226
2018	Methodology Branch	31	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	27	38

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	Organization	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	Public Service	6	41	19	11	5	19	104045
2018	Statistics Canada	10	59	16	7	3	5	1307
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	9	63	14	6	5	3	218
2018	Methodology Branch	11	63	16	5	4	2	112
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	8	68	16	5	3	0	38

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	35	65	108456
2018	Statistics Canada	71	29	1374
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	75	25	224
2018	Methodology Branch	80	20	114
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	78	22	38

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	22	18	18	23	2	6	36	44	108900
2018	Statistics Canada	24	29	16	12	8	2	9	60	23	1385
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	25	34	16	10	5	0	10	65	17	225
2018	Methodology Branch	29	32	16	5	4	1	12	71	11	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	34	24	25	3	3	0	13	66	6	38

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	13	16	19	39	2	7	19	63	108928
2018	Statistics Canada	12	20	16	13	13	3	24	43	36	1386
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	13	17	18	10	11	1	30	43	30	225
2018	Methodology Branch	11	14	18	8	9	3	37	41	29	115
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	8	18	26	3	3	3	41	46	9	38

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	Organization	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	Public Service	42	16	13	9	11	1	8	63	22	161026
2018	Statistics Canada	58	14	9	5	4	1	9	80	10	3619
2018	Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure Field	60	16	9	3	3	2	9	84	6	551
2018	Methodology Branch	69	12	5	2	2	2	9	91	4	257
2018	Household Survey Methods Division	70	12	7	2	0	2	7	90	2	87

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2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Household Survey Methods Division

Survey Themes

My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

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

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

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

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

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

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

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

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

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.

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

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

My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

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

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

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

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

Senior Management

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

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.

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

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

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

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

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

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

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)

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

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

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

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