2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistics Canada by Question 86. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 43 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 1715
2018 Female gender 28 47 10 11 3 0 1 76 14 1804
2018 Gender diverse 0 66 15 5 15 0 0 66 20 19
2017 Male gender 31 38 13 11 5 0 1 70 17 2015
2017 Female gender 31 44 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 2108
2017 Gender diverse 29 42 8 10 10 0 0 71 21 10
2014 Male gender 29 41 14 10 5 0 1 71 15 1882
2014 Female gender 32 42 11 10 3 0 1 75 14 1981
2011 Male gender 30 40 14 8 5 0 2 73 13 2035
2011 Female gender 35 41 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 2152
2008 Male gender 30 39 15 9 4 0 2 70 14 2284
2008 Female gender 33 42 12 8 3 0 1 76 12 2443

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 44 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1711
2018 Female gender 38 43 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 1803
2018 Gender diverse 27 34 21 11 6 0 0 61 17 19
2017 Male gender 39 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 2015
2017 Female gender 41 41 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 2107
2017 Gender diverse 49 21 8 0 22 0 0 70 22 10
2014 Male gender 33 44 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 1884
2014 Female gender 35 43 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 1986
2011 Male gender 36 42 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 2029
2011 Female gender 40 39 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 2154
2008 Male gender 35 42 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 2285
2008 Female gender 37 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 2440

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 42 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1699
2018 Female gender 43 42 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 1797
2018 Gender diverse 32 30 15 4 19 0 0 61 23 19
2017 Male gender 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 2014
2017 Female gender 45 40 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 2105
2017 Gender diverse 29 53 8 0 10 0 0 81 10 10
2014 Male gender 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1884
2014 Female gender 39 43 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1984
2011 Male gender 39 42 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 2034
2011 Female gender 40 43 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2150
2008 Male gender 37 43 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 2287
2008 Female gender 39 44 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 2442

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 32 10 5 3 0 1 81 8 1715
2018 Female gender 50 32 9 6 2 0 1 83 8 1803
2018 Gender diverse 20 37 22 12 9 0 0 57 21 19
2017 Male gender 47 33 9 6 3 1 1 81 9 2015
2017 Female gender 51 31 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 2106
2017 Gender diverse 50 8 10 12 19 0 0 59 31 10
2014 Male gender 43 34 12 5 3 1 2 79 8 1882
2014 Female gender 47 35 9 4 3 0 1 83 7 1983
2011 Male gender 46 35 10 4 3 1 1 82 7 2037
2011 Female gender 49 35 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 2150

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 43 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 1711
2018 Female gender 37 45 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 1796
2018 Gender diverse 22 30 28 6 15 0 0 51 21 19
2017 Male gender 34 44 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 2014
2017 Female gender 37 46 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 2105
2017 Gender diverse 41 29 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Male gender 28 47 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 1887
2014 Female gender 32 48 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 1985
2011 Male gender 32 43 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 2033
2011 Female gender 37 44 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 2149
2008 Male gender 33 42 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 2276
2008 Female gender 38 42 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 2425

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 38 16 9 6 1 0 69 16 1713
2018 Female gender 33 39 13 10 4 0 1 73 14 1803
2018 Gender diverse 21 23 29 11 15 0 0 44 26 19
2017 Male gender 31 38 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 2015
2017 Female gender 34 39 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 2103
2017 Gender diverse 41 19 22 8 10 0 0 59 19 10
2014 Male gender 24 41 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 1885
2014 Female gender 31 41 14 10 5 0 0 72 15 1985
2011 Male gender 24 43 16 10 6 0 0 67 17 2039
2011 Female gender 30 42 13 10 5 1 0 73 14 2148

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 44 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 1714
2018 Female gender 35 43 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 1807
2018 Gender diverse 5 50 30 11 4 0 0 55 15 19
2017 Male gender 34 44 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 2013
2017 Female gender 37 44 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 2103
2017 Gender diverse 20 20 20 19 21 0 0 40 40 10

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 41 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 1713
2018 Female gender 49 41 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1808
2018 Gender diverse 39 34 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 19
2017 Male gender 46 40 8 3 3 0 0 87 6 2010
2017 Female gender 47 41 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 2103
2017 Gender diverse 49 29 11 0 10 0 0 78 10 10
2014 Male gender 43 42 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 1883
2014 Female gender 44 43 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 1986
2011 Male gender 42 42 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 2038
2011 Female gender 43 44 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 2152
2008 Male gender 44 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2282
2008 Female gender 48 39 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 2439

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 41 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 1710
2018 Female gender 35 40 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 1808
2018 Gender diverse 22 24 20 17 17 0 0 46 33 18
2017 Male gender 34 39 13 8 6 0 0 73 13 2011
2017 Female gender 35 41 11 8 4 0 0 77 13 2102
2017 Gender diverse 41 20 10 19 10 0 0 60 29 10

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1703
2018 Female gender 49 39 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 1801
2018 Gender diverse 36 25 28 5 6 0 0 61 11 19
2017 Male gender 50 36 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 2014
2017 Female gender 52 38 6 3 1 0 0 90 3 2105
2017 Gender diverse 32 49 8 0 10 0 0 81 10 10
2014 Male gender 52 35 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 1883
2014 Female gender 57 33 7 2 1 0 0 90 2 1984
2011 Male gender 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 2039
2011 Female gender 59 33 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 2149

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 40 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 1705
2018 Female gender 35 41 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 1802
2018 Gender diverse 20 51 5 10 14 0 0 72 23 19
2017 Male gender 37 40 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 2014
2017 Female gender 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 79 12 2105
2017 Gender diverse 29 50 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
2014 Male gender 29 44 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 1886
2014 Female gender 27 45 13 11 3 1 0 72 14 1984
2011 Male gender 33 42 12 8 5 0 1 75 12 2034
2011 Female gender 32 44 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 2147

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 35 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 1699
2018 Female gender 42 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1803
2018 Gender diverse 26 33 10 22 10 0 0 59 32 19
2017 Male gender 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 2010
2017 Female gender 44 37 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 2101
2017 Gender diverse 41 38 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
2014 Male gender 35 38 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 1884
2014 Female gender 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 1985

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 40 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 1701
2018 Female gender 36 40 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 1803
2018 Gender diverse 16 36 18 20 10 0 0 52 30 18
2017 Male gender 39 39 12 6 3 0 1 78 10 2011
2017 Female gender 39 40 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 2101
2017 Gender diverse 29 24 29 8 10 0 0 52 19 10
2014 Male gender 32 41 16 7 3 1 1 75 10 1886
2014 Female gender 36 40 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 1986
2011 Male gender 38 42 10 6 2 1 1 82 7 2033
2011 Female gender 40 40 11 5 2 1 1 82 7 2146

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 41 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 1710
2018 Female gender 41 44 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1807
2018 Gender diverse 26 48 16 4 6 0 0 74 10 19
2017 Male gender 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 2013
2017 Female gender 44 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 2102
2017 Gender diverse 29 41 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Male gender 35 44 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1885
2014 Female gender 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 6 1984
2011 Male gender 38 44 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 2041
2011 Female gender 42 44 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 2153
2008 Male gender 39 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2283
2008 Female gender 43 42 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 2435

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 32 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 1710
2018 Female gender 47 30 13 7 4 0 1 77 10 1808
2018 Gender diverse 27 14 28 16 10 0 5 44 27 19
2017 Male gender 46 35 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 2018
2017 Female gender 45 34 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 2110
2017 Gender diverse 60 10 10 8 10 0 0 71 19 10
2014 Male gender 46 35 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 1886
2014 Female gender 44 34 13 5 2 0 0 79 7 1986
2011 Male gender 38 39 14 5 3 0 0 77 8 2038
2011 Female gender 40 35 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 2151
2008 Male gender 36 38 16 6 3 0 1 74 9 2283
2008 Female gender 39 36 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 2441

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 20 35 25 10 1 2 36 28 1712
2018 Female gender 8 20 36 23 11 1 2 34 29 1805
2018 Gender diverse 10 25 41 19 0 0 5 20 37 19
2017 Male gender 6 17 35 24 13 2 3 39 25 2006
2017 Female gender 6 19 36 22 12 1 4 36 26 2095
2017 Gender diverse 32 19 20 16 12 0 0 29 51 10
2014 Male gender 7 21 36 25 9 1 2 34 29 1881
2014 Female gender 5 20 39 21 10 1 3 33 27 1982
2011 Male gender 7 22 36 21 10 1 3 33 30 2035
2011 Female gender 7 20 36 21 11 1 4 33 29 2149
2008 Male gender 5 19 37 25 10 1 3 36 25 2282
2008 Female gender 6 20 35 24 11 1 3 37 26 2440

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 12 24 31 24 3 2 58 17 1705
2018 Female gender 3 11 24 34 23 3 2 60 15 1795
2018 Gender diverse 4 27 26 28 5 5 5 37 34 19
2017 Male gender 4 9 24 32 24 3 4 60 14 1998
2017 Female gender 4 9 25 29 22 4 7 58 15 2088
2017 Gender diverse 31 10 30 8 20 0 0 29 41 10
2014 Male gender 5 14 28 29 17 4 3 50 20 1880
2014 Female gender 4 11 29 30 17 4 5 53 16 1971
2011 Male gender 5 15 25 28 19 3 5 51 22 2031
2011 Female gender 5 12 25 29 19 4 6 53 20 2144
2008 Male gender 4 11 21 32 25 3 4 62 16 2277
2008 Female gender 4 9 21 32 25 4 5 63 14 2435

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 21 32 19 12 3 3 33 33 1711
2018 Female gender 8 21 33 21 12 3 3 34 31 1804
2018 Gender diverse 4 15 50 22 5 0 5 28 19 19
2017 Male gender 10 18 30 21 14 3 4 38 30 2004
2017 Female gender 7 17 33 21 12 3 7 37 27 2088
2017 Gender diverse 31 10 47 0 12 0 0 12 41 10
2014 Male gender 13 23 31 17 10 2 3 29 38 1880
2014 Female gender 11 22 32 18 10 2 5 31 35 1977
2011 Male gender 12 22 30 18 10 3 4 30 37 2036
2011 Female gender 11 20 31 18 12 3 6 33 34 2142
2008 Male gender 8 18 30 24 14 3 4 40 28 2278
2008 Female gender 7 17 33 23 12 3 5 38 26 2437

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 12 30 32 20 1 2 53 16 1706
2018 Female gender 5 13 32 30 18 1 1 49 18 1800
2018 Gender diverse 10 39 16 11 19 0 5 32 52 18
2017 Male gender 4 10 30 31 21 1 3 54 15 1996
2017 Female gender 4 11 32 30 18 1 4 51 15 2085
2017 Gender diverse 10 8 50 10 20 0 0 31 19 10
2014 Male gender 4 12 31 32 17 2 3 51 17 1877
2014 Female gender 4 12 34 31 15 1 3 48 16 1973
2011 Male gender 4 11 32 31 16 2 4 50 16 2030
2011 Female gender 4 13 32 29 16 1 4 48 17 2146
2008 Male gender 4 11 31 32 18 1 3 52 15 2284
2008 Female gender 3 11 33 30 18 1 4 51 15 2438

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 21 27 22 16 2 3 40 32 1709
2018 Female gender 11 21 26 22 15 2 3 39 34 1800
2018 Gender diverse 21 4 32 21 18 0 5 41 26 19
2017 Male gender 9 20 28 19 17 2 4 39 31 2004
2017 Female gender 10 19 28 19 16 2 6 38 31 2089
2017 Gender diverse 10 8 32 10 39 0 0 50 19 10
2014 Male gender 12 23 30 18 11 2 3 31 37 1881
2014 Female gender 12 23 30 17 12 2 4 31 37 1976
2011 Male gender 10 21 28 21 13 2 5 36 34 2030
2011 Female gender 11 20 30 19 14 2 5 35 33 2145
2008 Male gender 11 20 27 21 16 2 3 39 32 2278
2008 Female gender 9 20 28 21 16 1 5 40 31 2433

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 12 30 26 19 3 3 48 20 1699
2018 Female gender 7 16 27 26 18 3 3 47 24 1796
2018 Gender diverse 10 31 26 11 5 5 12 19 49 19
2017 Male gender 6 14 27 25 18 4 5 48 23 2005
2017 Female gender 8 14 28 22 17 4 7 44 24 2086
2017 Gender diverse 23 0 38 10 29 0 0 39 23 10
2014 Male gender 6 14 28 27 16 4 4 47 22 1879
2014 Female gender 6 15 29 25 16 4 6 45 23 1979
2011 Male gender 7 15 29 24 15 5 6 44 24 2029
2011 Female gender 8 17 28 23 14 4 8 41 27 2142
2008 Male gender 9 19 28 21 15 3 5 39 31 2281
2008 Female gender 9 19 28 21 14 4 6 38 31 2435

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 19 33 21 12 3 3 35 30 1710
2018 Female gender 7 19 35 20 12 3 3 34 28 1800
2018 Gender diverse 10 21 30 11 5 11 12 21 40 19
2017 Male gender 9 18 32 20 13 3 4 36 30 2006
2017 Female gender 8 16 33 20 13 4 6 37 26 2094
2017 Gender diverse 50 10 28 0 12 0 0 12 60 10
2014 Male gender 10 21 32 20 11 4 3 33 33 1883
2014 Female gender 8 18 34 20 11 4 5 34 29 1981
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 35 13 5 4 7 5 75 10 1710
2018 Female gender 27 33 15 7 4 7 6 69 13 1810
2018 Gender diverse 6 49 24 6 9 6 0 58 16 19
2017 Male gender 37 30 11 5 4 6 7 77 11 2011
2017 Female gender 33 31 12 7 5 6 7 73 13 2108
2017 Gender diverse 39 40 0 10 10 0 0 79 21 10
2014 Male gender 38 32 11 5 3 5 6 78 10 1886
2014 Female gender 36 30 13 7 5 6 5 73 12 1984

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 31 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 1708
2018 Female gender 49 32 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 1805
2018 Gender diverse 46 35 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 19
2017 Male gender 54 28 7 6 4 1 0 83 10 2014
2017 Female gender 53 29 7 6 4 1 1 83 10 2108
2017 Gender diverse 39 40 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
2014 Male gender 52 31 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 1887
2014 Female gender 52 29 7 6 3 1 0 83 10 1986

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 28 18 9 6 17 4 58 19 1705
2018 Female gender 18 25 17 12 6 17 5 55 23 1808
2018 Gender diverse 11 25 42 8 4 10 0 39 14 19
2017 Male gender 18 25 16 11 6 19 4 56 23 2014
2017 Female gender 16 25 14 11 6 22 5 57 24 2107
2017 Gender diverse 8 11 25 23 10 23 0 25 43 10
2014 Male gender 16 27 18 12 6 17 4 55 22 1885
2014 Female gender 15 24 17 12 6 19 6 53 24 1984

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 31 5 3 1 1 0 90 5 1710
2018 Female gender 58 31 5 4 1 0 0 89 6 1801
2018 Gender diverse 51 34 5 5 4 0 0 85 9 18
2017 Male gender 55 34 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 2013
2017 Female gender 56 31 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2105
2017 Gender diverse 60 29 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Male gender 54 35 6 3 1 0 0 90 5 1885
2014 Female gender 53 34 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 1985

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 38 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 1711
2018 Female gender 48 36 10 4 2 1 0 85 6 1809
2018 Gender diverse 28 52 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 18
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 36 10 6 4 0 1 80 9 1711
2018 Female gender 46 33 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 1810
2018 Gender diverse 34 42 4 17 4 0 0 76 21 19
2017 Male gender 46 35 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 2014
2017 Female gender 47 35 8 7 3 1 1 82 10 2105
2017 Gender diverse 32 39 8 10 10 0 0 71 21 10
2014 Male gender 42 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1888
2014 Female gender 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 1987
2011 Male gender 38 39 11 7 4 1 1 78 11 2035
2011 Female gender 44 35 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 2151
2008 Male gender 34 37 13 9 6 0 1 72 15 2287
2008 Female gender 39 35 11 9 6 0 1 74 15 2439

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 28 9 4 3 1 1 84 7 1714
2018 Female gender 54 28 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 1808
2018 Gender diverse 34 41 16 5 4 0 0 75 9 19
2017 Male gender 55 29 8 3 3 2 0 85 6 2015
2017 Female gender 55 28 8 4 3 1 1 84 7 2105
2017 Gender diverse 60 19 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
2014 Male gender 53 30 9 4 2 2 1 85 6 1887
2014 Female gender 53 29 9 4 2 2 1 85 6 1987
2011 Male gender 48 32 9 5 3 2 1 83 8 2037
2011 Female gender 50 28 10 5 3 3 1 82 8 2152
2008 Male gender 46 30 11 5 5 2 1 79 10 2289
2008 Female gender 47 29 10 6 4 3 1 79 10 2441

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 31 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 1710
2018 Female gender 50 31 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 1805
2018 Gender diverse 40 35 5 16 4 0 0 75 20 19
2017 Male gender 51 32 8 5 3 1 0 83 8 2015
2017 Female gender 52 30 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 2105
2017 Gender diverse 60 29 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Male gender 48 34 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1887
2014 Female gender 48 35 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 1986
2011 Male gender 44 36 9 6 3 0 1 81 9 2035
2011 Female gender 47 31 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 2146
2008 Male gender 42 34 10 7 6 1 0 77 13 2288
2008 Female gender 45 31 9 8 5 0 1 77 13 2440

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 58 25 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 1713
2018 Female gender 62 24 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 1804
2018 Gender diverse 46 20 16 18 0 0 0 66 18 18
2017 Male gender 59 25 9 2 2 2 0 86 5 2012
2017 Female gender 63 22 7 3 3 1 0 86 6 2108
2017 Gender diverse 52 29 8 0 10 0 0 81 10 10

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 28 9 4 4 0 0 82 8 1711
2018 Female gender 55 27 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1808
2018 Gender diverse 44 24 17 11 4 0 0 68 15 19
2017 Male gender 57 27 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 2010
2017 Female gender 58 26 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 2101
2017 Gender diverse 48 31 0 10 10 0 0 79 21 10
2014 Male gender 52 31 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1885
2014 Female gender 58 27 7 4 3 0 0 86 8 1987
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 35 15 9 4 4 7 69 15 665
2018 Female gender 28 35 12 8 2 3 12 74 12 644
2017 Male gender 31 37 12 8 2 3 8 76 11 761
2017 Female gender 32 32 11 6 3 4 13 76 11 735
2014 Male gender 28 36 15 7 2 5 8 73 10 745
2014 Female gender 31 34 13 6 2 3 10 76 9 636

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 32 13 6 3 10 0 75 10 1712
2018 Female gender 37 34 13 6 2 8 0 77 9 1813
2018 Gender diverse 12 24 16 10 18 21 0 45 35 19
2017 Male gender 38 31 13 5 4 8 0 76 10 2012
2017 Female gender 38 35 11 5 3 8 0 80 9 2107
2017 Gender diverse 29 19 30 0 10 12 0 54 12 10
2014 Male gender 30 35 15 5 3 12 1 75 9 1886
2014 Female gender 35 36 12 5 2 10 0 79 8 1985
2011 Male gender 27 32 16 7 4 13 1 69 13 2030
2011 Female gender 30 31 19 6 3 11 1 69 10 2145

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 37 14 9 5 3 0 71 15 1703
2018 Female gender 32 37 15 8 4 4 0 72 12 1804
2018 Gender diverse 12 22 38 16 7 5 0 36 24 19
2017 Male gender 35 34 15 8 5 3 0 71 14 2012
2017 Female gender 35 36 13 8 4 3 0 74 12 2106
2017 Gender diverse 20 8 30 19 10 12 0 32 33 10
2014 Male gender 27 35 18 10 5 4 0 65 16 1888
2014 Female gender 31 37 17 9 3 4 0 70 13 1982
2011 Male gender 24 36 18 11 7 3 1 63 18 2029
2011 Female gender 26 36 18 9 5 5 0 66 15 2145
2008 Male gender 28 37 17 9 6 4 1 67 16 2291
2008 Female gender 31 37 17 7 4 4 0 71 11 2436

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 33 19 12 6 8 0 60 19 1708
2018 Female gender 23 34 19 12 4 8 0 62 17 1805
2018 Gender diverse 6 28 35 17 4 11 0 38 23 19
2017 Male gender 25 34 17 11 6 7 0 64 18 2009
2017 Female gender 25 36 17 11 4 8 0 66 16 2102
2017 Gender diverse 20 8 30 19 10 12 0 32 33 10
2014 Male gender 20 32 21 11 5 11 1 58 19 1885
2014 Female gender 22 36 19 10 3 9 0 64 15 1982
2011 Male gender 16 34 20 12 7 10 1 56 21 2039
2011 Female gender 17 37 19 11 4 12 0 61 18 2151
2008 Male gender 16 37 19 12 5 10 0 59 19 2283
2008 Female gender 17 39 19 10 4 10 1 63 15 2436

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 35 19 12 8 4 0 59 21 1713
2018 Female gender 20 37 16 16 7 4 0 59 24 1810
2018 Gender diverse 0 28 20 16 24 11 0 32 46 19
2017 Male gender 25 36 16 12 7 4 0 64 20 2010
2017 Female gender 24 37 14 14 7 5 0 63 22 2107
2017 Gender diverse 20 8 38 0 21 12 0 32 24 10
2014 Male gender 19 37 20 11 7 5 0 59 19 1885
2014 Female gender 22 36 18 14 6 4 0 61 21 1982
2011 Male gender 18 38 19 14 8 4 0 58 22 2036
2011 Female gender 18 40 15 16 6 4 0 61 23 2147
2008 Male gender 20 40 17 11 7 4 0 63 19 2290
2008 Female gender 20 42 13 15 5 4 0 65 22 2436
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 44 15 8 2 1 0 74 10 1709
2018 Female gender 34 45 12 6 1 2 0 81 7 1807
2018 Gender diverse 6 49 20 16 4 5 0 58 21 19
2017 Male gender 33 44 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 2013
2017 Female gender 38 44 10 5 1 2 0 83 7 2102
2017 Gender diverse 29 23 16 22 10 0 0 51 32 10
2014 Male gender 30 43 16 7 2 2 0 75 9 1887
2014 Female gender 36 43 12 5 2 2 0 81 6 1985
2011 Male gender 26 42 17 7 4 3 0 70 12 2034
2011 Female gender 31 43 15 6 2 3 0 76 9 2141

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 40 14 7 3 4 2 74 10 1708
2018 Female gender 33 40 11 9 3 3 2 77 12 1804
2018 Gender diverse 17 30 5 21 10 12 5 57 37 19
2017 Male gender 36 38 12 6 4 3 1 77 10 2011
2017 Female gender 39 36 10 7 3 3 2 79 10 2100
2017 Gender diverse 29 27 0 12 32 0 0 55 45 10
2014 Male gender 34 40 12 6 3 4 1 78 10 1887
2014 Female gender 39 38 10 5 2 4 1 81 8 1987
2011 Male gender 36 36 11 7 3 5 2 77 11 2031
2011 Female gender 41 36 9 6 2 4 2 81 9 2144
2008 Male gender 32 36 12 8 6 4 2 72 15 2289
2008 Female gender 37 34 11 8 4 5 2 76 12 2442

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 40 15 4 2 2 0 79 6 1703
2018 Female gender 39 41 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 1796
2018 Gender diverse 17 32 13 22 4 12 0 55 30 19

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 26 18 10 9 12 3 56 22 1710
2018 Female gender 19 25 19 13 10 11 3 51 27 1808
2018 Gender diverse 0 11 16 32 18 18 5 14 65 19
2017 Male gender 18 24 18 12 10 14 4 52 27 2013
2017 Female gender 17 22 18 15 11 12 4 47 31 2103
2017 Gender diverse 12 19 16 0 30 23 0 40 39 10
2014 Male gender 14 24 20 13 12 15 3 46 30 1888
2014 Female gender 15 22 18 15 11 14 5 45 32 1985
2011 Male gender 15 23 19 12 12 15 5 47 30 2033
2011 Female gender 16 22 19 13 12 14 4 46 31 2146

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 37 16 10 7 2 0 66 17 1711
2018 Female gender 27 40 16 11 5 2 0 68 16 1806
2018 Gender diverse 10 23 10 24 20 12 0 38 51 19
2017 Male gender 30 37 13 11 6 2 0 69 17 2012
2017 Female gender 32 39 12 9 4 3 0 73 14 2098
2017 Gender diverse 12 46 20 12 10 0 0 58 23 10
2014 Male gender 26 36 17 11 6 3 1 65 18 1886
2014 Female gender 31 38 14 10 4 2 1 71 15 1986
2011 Male gender 30 36 15 8 7 2 1 68 16 2031
2011 Female gender 33 36 13 9 5 2 1 72 14 2152
2008 Male gender 30 38 15 9 7 2 0 69 16 2283
2008 Female gender 34 39 13 8 4 2 0 74 12 2438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 32 14 12 11 2 2 61 24 1713
2018 Female gender 27 34 13 13 9 2 2 64 23 1811
2018 Gender diverse 5 26 15 20 21 12 0 36 47 19
2017 Male gender 28 29 13 11 14 2 2 60 26 2008
2017 Female gender 28 32 13 13 9 2 2 63 24 2105
2017 Gender diverse 8 29 29 0 22 0 12 43 25 10
2014 Male gender 21 29 14 15 16 2 3 52 33 1887
2014 Female gender 21 30 15 17 11 2 3 54 30 1987
2011 Male gender 20 27 16 15 18 2 2 49 35 2031
2011 Female gender 19 30 16 16 14 2 3 51 32 2152
2008 Male gender 20 32 13 15 16 1 2 54 32 2278
2008 Female gender 23 33 13 15 11 2 2 59 28 2438

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 40 18 7 4 2 0 69 12 1713
2018 Female gender 27 39 20 7 3 4 1 69 10 1808
2018 Gender diverse 5 49 21 16 9 0 0 54 26 19
2017 Male gender 27 38 18 8 5 4 0 68 13 2010
2017 Female gender 27 41 16 7 3 5 1 72 11 2105

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 35 9 2 1 4 0 87 4 1710
2018 Female gender 51 35 9 2 1 3 0 88 3 1803
2018 Gender diverse 38 40 5 0 4 7 5 90 4 19
2017 Male gender 46 35 10 2 2 5 0 85 4 2012
2017 Female gender 50 34 9 2 1 3 1 87 4 2102
2017 Gender diverse 47 19 11 0 23 0 0 66 23 10
2014 Male gender 49 34 10 2 1 4 0 87 3 1884
2014 Female gender 53 33 7 2 1 4 0 90 2 1987

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 36 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 1712
2018 Female gender 50 37 8 2 1 1 0 88 4 1805
2018 Gender diverse 38 24 23 0 4 7 5 70 4 19
2017 Male gender 48 36 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 2005
2017 Female gender 51 36 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 2106
2017 Gender diverse 47 42 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Male gender 46 36 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 1887
2014 Female gender 50 36 9 3 1 2 0 88 3 1986
2011 Male gender 39 40 11 4 2 4 0 82 7 2039
2011 Female gender 41 40 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 2148

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 32 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 1707
2018 Female gender 59 32 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 1802
2018 Gender diverse 40 34 17 5 4 0 0 75 8 19
2017 Male gender 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 2012
2017 Female gender 57 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 2105
2017 Gender diverse 40 29 20 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2014 Male gender 50 36 9 3 2 1 0 86 4 1884
2014 Female gender 56 34 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 1986
2011 Male gender 44 38 11 4 3 1 0 83 7 2033
2011 Female gender 47 39 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 2145
2008 Male gender 42 38 11 5 3 1 0 80 9 2287
2008 Female gender 45 40 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 2439

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 31 13 5 3 0 0 80 8 1711
2018 Female gender 50 33 11 3 2 0 0 83 5 1799
2018 Gender diverse 23 27 30 16 4 0 0 51 19 19
2017 Male gender 47 32 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 2012
2017 Female gender 51 32 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 2104
2017 Gender diverse 29 61 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Male gender 37 38 15 7 3 0 0 76 10 1888
2014 Female gender 42 37 13 6 2 1 0 80 8 1987
2011 Male gender 42 33 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 2035
2011 Female gender 42 38 13 4 2 1 0 80 7 2148

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 34 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1705
2018 Female gender 48 35 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 1787
2018 Gender diverse 23 37 15 21 4 0 0 60 24 19
2017 Male gender 44 36 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 2012
2017 Female gender 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 2105
2014 Male gender 35 39 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 1888
2014 Female gender 42 38 12 6 2 0 0 80 7 1986
2011 Male gender 38 37 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 2038
2011 Female gender 40 40 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 2139
2008 Male gender 41 38 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 2288
2008 Female gender 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 2433

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 26 16 9 5 2 0 70 14 1710
2018 Female gender 42 27 14 9 4 3 0 72 14 1802
2018 Gender diverse 16 23 30 22 10 0 0 39 31 19
2017 Male gender 40 25 16 9 5 4 0 68 14 2013
2017 Female gender 42 27 13 8 5 5 0 72 14 2102
2017 Gender diverse 32 19 8 10 10 20 0 63 26 10
2014 Male gender 35 27 18 11 6 3 0 64 17 1888
2014 Female gender 37 28 16 9 5 4 0 69 14 1986
2011 Male gender 38 25 16 8 8 4 1 67 16 2035
2011 Female gender 40 26 14 9 5 5 1 71 15 2144
2008 Male gender 36 27 16 10 7 4 1 66 17 2288
2008 Female gender 40 27 14 8 5 5 0 71 14 2431
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 43 32 1715
2018 Female gender 26 42 32 1814
2018 Gender diverse 37 26 37 19
2017 Male gender 25 44 31 2014
2017 Female gender 23 43 34 2109
2017 Gender diverse 32 28 40 10
2014 Male gender 25 42 33 1887
2014 Female gender 23 43 34 1988
2011 Male gender 26 43 31 2038
2011 Female gender 25 46 30 2151

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 38 26 6 13 4 423
2018 Female gender 12 46 22 4 11 5 458
2017 Male gender 12 46 25 4 7 6 502
2017 Female gender 14 47 21 3 9 6 491
2014 Male gender 13 43 24 11 9999 9 455
2014 Female gender 15 47 20 6 9999 12 448
2011 Male gender 14 40 26 7 9999 13 509
2011 Female gender 18 41 21 5 9999 14 521
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 93 1716
2018 Female gender 10 90 1805

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 125
2018 Female gender 48 184

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 66 125
2018 Female gender 56 184

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 125
2018 Female gender 8 184

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 125
2018 Female gender 33 184

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 125
2018 Female gender 29 184

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 125
2018 Female gender 40 184

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 125
2018 Female gender 33 184

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 125
2018 Female gender 27 184

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 125
2018 Female gender 55 184

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 125
2018 Female gender 24 184

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 125
2018 Female gender 5 184

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 125
2018 Female gender 38 184

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 125
2018 Female gender 14 184

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 125
2018 Female gender 14 184

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 125
2018 Female gender 60 183

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 125
2018 Female gender 28 183

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 125
2018 Female gender 6 183

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 125
2018 Female gender 8 183

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 125
2018 Female gender 6 183

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 125
2018 Female gender 12 183

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 125
2018 Female gender 12 183

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 125
2018 Female gender 24 183

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 117
2018 Female gender 13 181

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 117
2018 Female gender 26 181

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 117
2018 Female gender 8 181

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 117
2018 Female gender 10 181

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 117
2018 Female gender 9 181

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 117
2018 Female gender 13 181

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 117
2018 Female gender 11 181

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 117
2018 Female gender 11 181

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 117
2018 Female gender 26 181

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 117
2018 Female gender 11 181

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 117
2018 Female gender 45 181

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 117
2018 Female gender 48 181

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 117
2018 Female gender 12 181

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 18 15 3 3 31 7 66 10 1706
2018 Female gender 18 20 16 6 4 29 7 60 15 1804
2018 Gender diverse 12 10 10 16 15 38 0 35 49 19
2017 Male gender 23 19 14 4 3 30 8 67 10 2010
2017 Female gender 21 18 16 4 4 29 9 62 13 2104
2014 Male gender 19 19 15 4 3 32 9 64 10 1886
2014 Female gender 18 18 14 4 3 32 11 63 12 1987

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 33 12 3 2 9 1 81 6 1709
2018 Female gender 36 34 15 5 2 8 1 77 7 1805
2018 Gender diverse 12 30 22 15 4 17 0 51 23 19
2017 Male gender 39 32 11 3 2 10 2 81 6 2007
2017 Female gender 39 34 11 4 2 9 1 81 7 2102
2014 Male gender 35 32 14 3 1 13 2 79 5 1888
2014 Female gender 33 35 14 3 2 12 2 79 5 1983
2011 Male gender 43 37 8 3 2 6 0 86 5 2030
2011 Female gender 46 35 10 3 1 5 0 85 4 2148
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 95 1715
2018 Female gender 4 96 1806

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 82
2018 Female gender 32 74

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 78 82
2018 Female gender 78 74

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 82
2018 Female gender 16 75

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 82
2018 Female gender 16 75

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 82
2018 Female gender 7 75

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 82
2018 Female gender 33 75

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 82
2018 Female gender 33 75

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 82
2018 Female gender 23 75

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 82
2018 Female gender 17 75

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 82
2018 Female gender 15 75

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 82
2018 Female gender 44 75

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 82
2018 Female gender 14 75

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 82
2018 Female gender 14 75

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 82
2018 Female gender 11 75

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 82
2018 Female gender 41 75

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 77
2018 Female gender 21 73

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 77
2018 Female gender 8 73

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 77
2018 Female gender 12 73

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 77
2018 Female gender 22 73

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 77
2018 Female gender 9 73

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 77
2018 Female gender 45 73

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 77
2018 Female gender 43 73

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 18 13 2 2 35 6 70 7 1713
2018 Female gender 19 19 17 2 2 34 7 65 6 1803
2018 Gender diverse 12 15 20 11 4 38 0 43 24 19
2017 Male gender 23 18 14 2 2 35 7 70 7 2010
2017 Female gender 21 17 15 2 1 35 9 67 6 2105
2014 Male gender 21 19 14 2 1 37 7 70 5 1886
2014 Female gender 18 19 14 2 1 37 10 68 6 1984

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 31 11 2 2 11 1 82 5 1715
2018 Female gender 37 33 14 2 2 10 1 80 4 1807
2018 Gender diverse 17 25 33 5 4 17 0 50 11 19
2017 Male gender 41 31 11 2 2 13 1 83 4 2010
2017 Female gender 41 32 11 2 1 11 2 84 4 2103
2014 Male gender 36 32 14 2 1 14 1 81 3 1885
2014 Female gender 35 35 12 2 1 14 2 83 3 1985
2011 Male gender 45 35 8 2 2 8 0 87 4 2034
2011 Female gender 47 36 9 2 0 6 0 88 2 2150
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 29 16 6 5 1 1 73 11 1709
2018 Female gender 45 28 15 6 4 0 2 75 10 1805
2018 Gender diverse 24 40 24 6 5 0 0 64 11 18
2017 Male gender 42 26 17 7 7 1 2 69 14 2011
2017 Female gender 39 28 16 8 6 0 3 69 15 2102
2017 Gender diverse 20 16 0 12 41 0 10 41 59 10

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 30 27 15 7 1 1 51 22 1710
2018 Female gender 20 29 24 16 10 0 1 50 26 1803
2018 Gender diverse 7 21 31 26 15 0 0 28 41 19
2017 Male gender 22 32 26 13 6 0 1 54 19 2013
2017 Female gender 21 30 25 13 9 0 2 52 23 2104
2017 Gender diverse 43 8 8 11 19 10 0 57 34 10

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 32 22 11 4 1 1 62 15 1708
2018 Female gender 27 31 21 12 6 0 2 60 19 1800
2018 Gender diverse 18 20 25 17 20 0 0 38 37 19
2017 Male gender 30 31 22 11 5 0 2 62 16 2006
2017 Female gender 29 31 20 11 6 0 3 63 17 2095
2017 Gender diverse 32 19 20 8 10 10 0 57 21 10

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 27 25 13 7 1 1 54 20 1703
2018 Female gender 26 24 22 16 9 1 2 52 26 1796
2018 Gender diverse 13 32 21 19 15 0 0 45 34 19
2017 Male gender 26 27 24 13 7 1 2 54 21 2015
2017 Female gender 25 27 21 14 9 1 4 54 24 2099
2017 Gender diverse 43 20 8 8 10 0 10 70 21 10

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 55 22 11 4 2 1 6 81 7 1712
2018 Female gender 51 22 11 4 4 0 7 79 9 1797
2018 Gender diverse 61 5 10 11 10 0 4 69 21 19
2017 Male gender 49 24 10 5 2 1 9 82 7 2011
2017 Female gender 47 23 10 5 3 0 11 79 10 2097
2017 Gender diverse 54 8 10 0 8 0 19 77 10 10

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 28 21 7 5 1 1 66 12 1712
2018 Female gender 33 28 19 11 8 0 0 62 19 1805
2018 Gender diverse 38 11 27 5 20 0 0 48 25 19
2017 Male gender 35 33 19 8 4 0 1 68 12 2010
2017 Female gender 31 31 20 10 6 0 1 63 17 2093
2017 Gender diverse 19 16 12 8 34 10 0 39 47 10

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 34 22 8 4 1 1 66 12 1713
2018 Female gender 30 37 20 7 4 1 2 69 11 1802
2018 Gender diverse 25 35 27 4 9 0 0 60 13 18
2017 Male gender 32 34 19 8 4 1 1 67 13 2004
2017 Female gender 32 34 19 8 4 1 2 68 12 2097
2017 Gender diverse 32 8 20 19 10 10 0 45 33 10

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 34 22 11 5 1 1 61 16 1706
2018 Female gender 25 32 25 11 5 0 1 58 17 1803
2018 Gender diverse 19 34 15 10 22 0 0 53 31 18
2017 Male gender 27 36 19 11 5 1 1 64 16 2009
2017 Female gender 27 34 21 10 5 0 2 63 15 2096
2017 Gender diverse 32 0 16 10 30 10 0 36 45 10

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 33 21 9 5 1 1 64 15 1709
2018 Female gender 30 34 20 10 4 0 1 65 15 1800
2018 Gender diverse 12 22 30 21 15 0 0 34 36 18
2017 Male gender 32 33 19 9 5 1 1 67 14 2008
2017 Female gender 33 33 18 10 5 0 2 67 15 2094
2017 Gender diverse 32 16 20 10 10 10 0 55 23 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 34 19 10 4 1 1 66 14 1702
2018 Female gender 32 35 19 8 4 0 1 68 12 1802
2018 Gender diverse 14 16 40 17 10 0 4 31 28 18
2017 Male gender 34 32 19 8 4 1 2 69 12 2004
2017 Female gender 34 34 17 9 4 0 2 70 13 2088
2017 Gender diverse 42 8 20 10 19 0 0 50 29 10

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 22 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 1709
2018 Female gender 53 23 12 5 3 0 3 79 9 1792
2018 Gender diverse 46 22 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 18
2017 Male gender 56 23 11 4 3 0 2 81 8 2010
2017 Female gender 55 23 11 5 3 0 3 80 8 2101

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 74 12 5 1 1 1 5 93 2 1706
2018 Female gender 74 11 5 2 1 0 6 91 3 1799
2018 Gender diverse 67 12 11 0 4 0 6 84 4 18

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 78 9 4 2 3 1 3 91 5 1708
2018 Female gender 75 11 5 1 3 1 4 91 4 1798
2018 Gender diverse 56 11 29 0 4 0 0 67 4 18
2017 Male gender 77 11 4 2 3 1 3 91 5 2009
2017 Female gender 75 11 4 3 2 1 5 91 5 2099

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 62 24 8 3 1 0 1 87 5 1714
2018 Female gender 60 23 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 1803
2018 Gender diverse 49 15 16 10 10 0 0 64 20 19
2017 Male gender 62 24 8 3 1 0 2 88 4 2009
2017 Female gender 60 22 8 3 2 0 4 86 5 2103

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 21 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 1709
2018 Female gender 61 19 9 5 3 0 2 82 8 1796
2018 Gender diverse 39 31 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 19
2017 Male gender 64 18 8 4 4 0 2 84 8 2010
2017 Female gender 62 18 8 4 4 0 4 84 8 2105

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 15 7 2 1 0 18 89 3 1702
2018 Female gender 55 14 5 3 1 0 22 89 4 1792
2018 Gender diverse 49 10 11 5 0 0 25 79 6 19
2017 Male gender 58 16 5 2 1 1 18 90 4 2004
2017 Female gender 55 14 5 2 1 0 23 89 4 2095

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 70 16 5 1 1 1 6 92 2 1711
2018 Female gender 72 14 5 1 0 0 7 93 2 1800
2018 Gender diverse 67 6 16 0 0 0 12 82 0 19
2017 Male gender 71 15 5 1 1 0 7 93 2 1999
2017 Female gender 71 12 4 1 0 0 10 94 2 2091

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 73 13 6 3 3 1 2 88 5 1712
2018 Female gender 75 11 5 2 3 0 3 89 5 1799
2018 Gender diverse 62 20 5 0 4 0 10 90 4 19
2017 Male gender 68 16 6 2 4 1 3 87 7 2011
2017 Female gender 70 14 4 3 4 1 5 89 7 2101

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 27 14 4 2 1 1 80 6 1708
2018 Female gender 47 30 14 4 2 0 2 79 7 1798
2018 Gender diverse 38 28 22 6 6 0 0 66 12 19
2017 Male gender 52 26 12 5 3 1 2 81 7 2012
2017 Female gender 49 31 11 4 2 0 3 83 6 2097

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 34 31 10 3 0 0 56 13 1713
2018 Female gender 18 35 31 12 3 0 0 53 16 1805
2018 Gender diverse 7 31 36 26 0 0 0 38 26 19
2017 Male gender 15 35 34 11 4 0 0 51 15 2014
2017 Female gender 14 34 37 10 4 0 1 48 15 2109

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 14 37 28 14 0 0 43 20 1703
2018 Female gender 8 18 36 26 11 0 0 37 26 1793
2018 Gender diverse 0 26 34 40 0 0 0 40 26 19
2017 Male gender 5 16 36 28 15 0 0 43 21 2014
2017 Female gender 7 16 39 25 12 0 1 37 23 2105

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 44 15 5 2 3 0 77 7 1713
2018 Female gender 37 43 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 1804
2018 Gender diverse 17 43 21 11 9 0 0 59 20 19
2017 Male gender 23 42 17 7 4 8 0 70 11 2013
2017 Female gender 28 44 13 7 4 4 0 75 11 2107

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 40 15 7 3 3 0 73 11 1715
2018 Female gender 32 38 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 1806
2018 Gender diverse 11 24 26 25 14 0 0 35 39 19
2017 Male gender 25 42 18 8 5 3 0 68 14 2015
2017 Female gender 26 44 14 9 5 2 0 72 14 2106
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 21 9 4 3 3 1 62 38 1713
2018 Female gender 57 24 10 4 2 3 1 60 40 1809
2018 Gender diverse 43 27 30 0 0 0 0 43 57 19
2017 Male gender 52 21 10 4 5 7 1 57 43 2018
2017 Female gender 52 23 11 5 3 5 2 56 44 2109

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 633
2018 Female gender 18 704
2018 Gender diverse 17 11
2017 Male gender 19 793
2017 Female gender 18 863

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 633
2018 Female gender 31 704
2018 Gender diverse 27 11
2017 Male gender 34 793
2017 Female gender 33 863

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 633
2018 Female gender 24 704
2018 Gender diverse 0 11
2017 Male gender 15 793
2017 Female gender 16 863

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 633
2018 Female gender 26 704
2018 Gender diverse 28 11
2017 Male gender 30 793
2017 Female gender 29 863

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 633
2018 Female gender 6 704
2018 Gender diverse 17 11
2017 Male gender 6 793
2017 Female gender 7 863

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 633
2018 Female gender 30 704
2018 Gender diverse 38 11

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 633
2018 Female gender 32 704
2018 Gender diverse 34 11
2017 Male gender 43 793
2017 Female gender 44 863

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 56 16 7 3 5 601
2018 Female gender 7 62 17 7 3 5 661
2018 Gender diverse 21 40 10 10 10 9 10
2017 Male gender 14 60 10 8 2 5 778
2017 Female gender 11 66 14 4 2 3 838

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 71 29 631
2018 Female gender 71 29 694
2018 Gender diverse 73 27 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 30 16 11 8 2 8 60 22 633
2018 Female gender 24 30 15 12 8 1 10 61 23 701
2018 Gender diverse 21 24 26 10 19 0 0 45 28 11
2017 Male gender 16 27 16 15 11 4 11 51 30 806
2017 Female gender 18 25 14 16 12 3 12 51 33 877

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 20 16 12 14 4 23 43 35 632
2018 Female gender 13 20 15 13 13 2 25 44 36 703
2018 Gender diverse 10 0 46 0 27 0 17 13 33 11
2017 Male gender 9 16 15 14 17 5 25 35 44 804
2017 Female gender 8 15 14 15 18 6 24 32 47 876

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 60 13 8 5 4 1 8 81 10 1708
2018 Female gender 56 15 9 4 5 2 10 80 10 1804
2018 Gender diverse 39 26 17 4 11 0 4 67 15 19
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