2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistics Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 46 10 10 3 0 1 77 13 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 38 15 11 4 0 2 70 15 91
2018 Bisexual 26 47 11 10 4 0 2 75 14 69
2018 Other 19 45 6 21 9 0 0 64 30 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 42 13 14 6 0 1 66 21 490

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 44 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 40 7 9 5 0 0 80 14 89
2018 Bisexual 31 48 11 9 1 0 0 79 11 69
2018 Other 21 37 14 18 10 0 0 58 28 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 490

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 42 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 2828
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 40 9 4 5 0 0 83 8 89
2018 Bisexual 39 44 11 7 0 0 0 83 7 69
2018 Other 47 25 6 13 9 0 0 72 22 28
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 487

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 32 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 34 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 91
2018 Bisexual 41 39 12 4 2 3 0 82 5 69
2018 Other 47 21 8 17 4 3 0 70 21 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 34 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 490

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 45 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 2832
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 46 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 91
2018 Bisexual 32 52 6 7 2 0 0 84 10 68
2018 Other 27 42 14 14 4 0 0 69 17 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 41 15 9 5 0 0 72 14 490

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 39 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 31 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 90
2018 Bisexual 26 48 11 13 2 0 0 74 16 69
2018 Other 30 36 16 14 3 0 0 67 17 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 490

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 45 11 7 2 0 0 79 9 2844
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 44 6 9 6 0 0 80 14 91
2018 Bisexual 26 43 20 8 2 0 0 70 10 69
2018 Other 18 65 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 38 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 491

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 41 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 32 11 1 3 0 0 85 4 90
2018 Bisexual 50 43 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 69
2018 Other 51 40 2 3 4 0 0 91 7 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 41 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 493

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 42 12 7 3 0 0 78 11 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 31 11 4 8 0 0 77 12 91
2018 Bisexual 36 38 14 11 1 0 0 74 12 69
2018 Other 36 34 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 35 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 492

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 38 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 35 2 2 4 0 0 91 7 91
2018 Bisexual 45 41 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 68
2018 Other 38 37 13 4 7 0 0 76 11 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 37 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 490

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2830
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 31 12 7 6 0 0 76 12 91
2018 Bisexual 37 29 16 11 6 0 0 67 17 69
2018 Other 32 46 7 8 7 0 0 79 14 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 38 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 491

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 32 9 8 4 0 0 78 12 91
2018 Bisexual 43 37 7 9 1 0 2 82 11 67
2018 Other 40 36 9 3 11 0 0 76 14 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 34 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 490

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 32 15 4 7 0 0 74 11 91
2018 Bisexual 34 31 23 10 1 0 1 66 11 69
2018 Other 35 30 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 37 18 10 6 0 1 66 16 489

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 43 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 2838
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 39 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 91
2018 Bisexual 36 46 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 69
2018 Other 38 31 17 8 7 0 0 69 14 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 42 14 7 4 0 0 76 10 493

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 12 6 3 0 0 79 8 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 32 17 8 7 0 0 68 15 91
2018 Bisexual 53 29 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 69
2018 Other 47 24 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 28 16 7 6 0 1 71 13 491

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 19 36 25 10 1 2 36 27 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 20 32 28 12 0 2 41 26 91
2018 Bisexual 7 20 41 21 8 0 3 30 28 69
2018 Other 9 23 32 33 0 3 0 34 33 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 24 34 20 9 1 1 30 35 491

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 10 24 34 24 3 2 61 14 2827
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 17 22 25 29 3 1 57 21 90
2018 Bisexual 1 10 24 39 19 4 1 62 12 69
2018 Other 0 17 30 34 16 3 0 51 18 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 18 24 30 16 3 3 49 25 488

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 20 33 21 12 3 3 35 31 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 22 33 12 14 5 1 28 37 91
2018 Bisexual 7 20 38 19 9 3 5 30 29 69
2018 Other 16 18 22 29 8 6 0 39 37 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 24 32 17 7 3 5 26 39 491

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 12 30 32 20 1 2 53 16 2831
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 12 38 23 18 1 0 42 20 91
2018 Bisexual 7 11 22 43 16 0 1 59 18 69
2018 Other 7 11 31 34 18 0 0 52 18 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 16 34 26 14 1 2 41 24 490

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 20 26 23 17 2 3 41 31 2834
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 27 31 15 15 2 0 31 38 91
2018 Bisexual 7 18 20 30 16 4 4 50 28 69
2018 Other 3 18 28 28 11 3 8 45 24 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 28 19 10 1 3 30 41 490

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 14 29 26 19 3 3 48 21 2821
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 11 31 27 18 1 1 47 22 91
2018 Bisexual 1 11 28 23 28 5 3 56 14 69
2018 Other 0 19 24 40 9 3 4 53 21 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 16 27 25 14 3 4 42 29 489

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 18 34 21 13 3 2 36 28 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 14 37 15 14 2 1 30 32 91
2018 Bisexual 6 20 34 24 11 3 3 37 27 68
2018 Other 10 13 41 21 4 7 4 28 25 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 32 18 10 3 4 30 35 490
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 35 14 6 3 7 6 74 10 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 29 11 5 7 10 9 71 15 90
2018 Bisexual 23 27 16 11 4 10 8 62 19 69
2018 Other 30 35 19 7 6 3 0 67 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 33 17 8 8 6 5 63 17 493

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 31 6 6 3 1 0 84 10 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 25 10 9 6 1 0 74 15 90
2018 Bisexual 43 37 3 10 4 3 0 83 14 69
2018 Other 54 29 11 6 0 0 0 82 6 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 33 10 8 5 1 1 75 14 492

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 27 18 10 5 17 5 58 20 2838
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 28 14 8 10 19 3 59 22 91
2018 Bisexual 15 15 17 13 7 28 4 45 30 69
2018 Other 17 21 22 9 16 14 0 45 30 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 26 20 12 8 17 4 49 25 490

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 31 5 3 1 0 0 91 5 2833
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 29 0 4 3 1 0 92 8 90
2018 Bisexual 53 33 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 69
2018 Other 56 33 5 3 3 0 0 89 7 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 33 7 6 3 0 1 85 9 493

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 37 8 3 2 1 0 87 4 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 31 6 5 3 1 0 85 9 91
2018 Bisexual 40 49 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 69
2018 Other 57 25 7 7 0 5 0 86 7 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 37 16 6 2 1 1 75 9 491
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 35 10 5 3 1 1 82 8 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 30 8 5 8 1 0 78 14 91
2018 Bisexual 45 32 6 9 4 0 4 80 14 69
2018 Other 41 41 5 6 6 0 0 82 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 34 13 8 5 0 1 74 13 492

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 29 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 2844
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 25 6 5 6 1 0 82 11 91
2018 Bisexual 61 23 4 6 1 1 3 88 7 69
2018 Other 58 28 4 3 6 0 0 87 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 28 13 6 5 2 2 76 11 492

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 32 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 24 13 9 3 1 0 74 12 91
2018 Bisexual 56 23 4 15 3 0 0 79 17 69
2018 Other 61 33 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 32 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 492

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 24 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 30 6 1 8 0 0 85 9 91
2018 Bisexual 73 13 10 1 3 0 0 87 4 69
2018 Other 52 23 8 11 0 6 0 80 11 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 28 11 4 4 2 0 80 9 489

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 27 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 20 11 7 6 1 0 76 14 91
2018 Bisexual 59 27 3 8 3 0 0 86 11 69
2018 Other 50 28 9 9 3 0 0 78 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 30 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 491
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 35 13 8 3 4 9 72 13 1052
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 55 14 3 8 0 10 73 12 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34 15 10 6 5 10 64 18 194

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 33 13 5 2 8 0 78 8 2848
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 32 11 9 8 13 0 68 19 90
2018 Bisexual 31 30 5 7 1 25 0 81 12 69
2018 Other 31 34 9 9 0 17 0 78 11 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 33 16 9 5 9 0 67 15 492

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 38 14 8 4 3 0 74 12 2832
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 32 16 11 9 3 0 64 20 90
2018 Bisexual 24 36 15 13 3 9 0 67 17 69
2018 Other 31 32 13 14 7 3 0 65 21 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 32 20 13 7 4 0 59 20 491

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 34 19 11 4 7 0 64 16 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 26 25 15 10 8 0 46 27 91
2018 Bisexual 13 40 13 17 3 14 0 62 23 69
2018 Other 25 31 19 14 3 8 0 60 19 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 21 15 9 9 1 51 26 490

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 37 17 14 7 4 0 60 21 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 30 22 12 15 2 0 49 28 91
2018 Bisexual 8 39 15 20 4 13 0 54 28 69
2018 Other 25 32 11 20 9 3 0 59 29 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 19 17 12 5 0 49 30 491
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 45 13 7 2 1 0 79 8 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 37 23 8 3 1 0 66 11 89
2018 Bisexual 27 48 13 4 3 5 0 79 7 68
2018 Other 29 53 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 42 17 9 1 2 1 71 11 490

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 41 12 7 3 3 2 77 10 2838
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 42 15 8 7 0 1 70 15 88
2018 Bisexual 32 31 12 17 3 2 4 66 21 69
2018 Other 31 22 6 19 9 8 4 61 32 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 15 11 3 6 2 69 15 491

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 40 12 3 1 2 0 83 5 2826
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 48 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 91
2018 Bisexual 28 39 20 9 1 3 0 69 10 69
2018 Other 28 28 13 12 7 12 0 64 22 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 40 17 7 3 3 0 72 11 485

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 26 19 11 8 12 3 56 23 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 31 18 15 14 7 1 48 32 91
2018 Bisexual 17 28 11 22 10 7 5 52 36 68
2018 Other 16 9 19 15 25 15 0 30 48 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 23 21 13 14 11 3 44 32 492

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 16 10 5 2 0 69 15 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 40 10 8 13 3 0 68 22 91
2018 Bisexual 28 34 17 13 2 0 6 66 16 69
2018 Other 25 22 26 9 6 12 0 54 17 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 35 19 16 10 1 1 54 26 491

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 34 14 12 9 2 2 64 22 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 29 13 12 13 1 1 62 25 91
2018 Bisexual 35 28 13 10 6 5 4 68 17 69
2018 Other 25 22 23 6 16 8 0 51 24 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 14 15 17 2 3 52 34 491

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 40 19 6 3 3 0 71 10 2844
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 46 11 9 10 1 0 70 19 91
2018 Bisexual 28 42 13 7 4 5 1 74 12 68
2018 Other 28 21 30 15 0 5 0 52 16 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 37 23 10 6 5 1 57 18 492

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 35 8 2 1 3 0 90 2 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 36 15 1 5 5 0 78 7 91
2018 Bisexual 42 32 14 5 1 6 0 78 7 68
2018 Other 48 35 13 0 0 4 0 87 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 36 13 4 3 4 0 80 7 492

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 36 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 42 7 2 7 2 0 84 9 90
2018 Bisexual 44 39 7 7 1 1 0 84 9 68
2018 Other 42 32 10 8 3 4 0 78 11 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 40 12 5 3 2 0 78 9 493

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 31 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 2832
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 40 5 2 4 2 0 89 7 91
2018 Bisexual 59 32 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 67
2018 Other 45 28 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 39 12 5 3 1 0 81 8 493

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 32 11 4 2 0 0 84 6 2831
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 10 5 8 1 0 78 12 91
2018 Bisexual 42 40 17 1 0 0 0 81 1 68
2018 Other 39 19 22 20 0 0 0 58 20 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 32 18 5 6 1 0 71 11 493

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2821
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 41 8 6 5 1 0 80 11 90
2018 Bisexual 42 40 14 4 0 0 0 81 4 67
2018 Other 32 29 13 26 0 0 0 61 26 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 35 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 487

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 26 14 8 4 3 0 73 13 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 29 13 9 5 3 0 71 15 90
2018 Bisexual 30 33 19 13 3 2 0 64 16 68
2018 Other 31 20 10 30 6 3 0 52 37 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 26 18 14 7 3 0 60 22 492
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 43 32 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 55 18 91
2018 Bisexual 34 30 35 69
2018 Other 46 16 38 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 41 33 493

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 44 22 4 13 4 696
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 38 29 9 0 7 24
2018 Bisexual 5 45 12 8 22 8 23
2018 Other 5 23 23 7 29 13 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 33 33 6 5 6 127
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 89 91
2018 Bisexual 7 93 69
2018 Other 18 82 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 491

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 57

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 57

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 232

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 232
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 57

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 57

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 57

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 232
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 57

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 232
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 57

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 57

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 232
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 57

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 57

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 232
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 57

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 232
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 57

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 232
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 57

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 232
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 57

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 231
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 231
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 57

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 231

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 231
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 57

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 231

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 231

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 231
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 57

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 231
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 57

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 231
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 57

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 224

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 54

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 224

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 224

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 54

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 224

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 224

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 54

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 54

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 54

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 54

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 54

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 54

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 54

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 224
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 54

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 19 15 4 3 30 7 65 11 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 20 13 2 9 34 3 62 17 91
2018 Bisexual 14 17 10 4 6 40 9 61 19 67
2018 Other 21 6 10 3 27 32 0 41 44 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 18 18 7 5 27 8 53 19 490

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 34 13 3 2 8 1 80 6 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 40 14 4 6 3 0 76 10 91
2018 Bisexual 28 38 11 8 1 14 0 76 11 69
2018 Other 21 18 20 10 10 21 0 50 25 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 17 6 3 9 1 71 10 489
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 2848
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 95 90
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 94 490

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 32

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 79 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 83 32

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 117

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 32

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 117

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 117

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 32

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 118

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 118

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 32

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 32

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 118

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 32

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 118

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 32

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 32

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 32

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 32

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 32

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 118

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 118

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 118

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 32

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 118

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 118

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 118

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 32

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 113

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 113
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 31

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 31

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 31

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 113

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 113

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 113

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 113
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 31

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 113
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 31

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 113
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 31

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 113
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 31

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 113

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 18 15 2 2 34 6 69 6 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 20 15 1 5 36 3 64 11 91
2018 Bisexual 11 19 12 0 3 46 8 67 6 69
2018 Other 22 12 19 4 10 33 0 51 20 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 20 18 3 3 31 8 60 11 489

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 32 12 2 2 10 1 82 4 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 15 1 6 4 1 76 8 91
2018 Bisexual 29 37 11 4 1 18 0 80 7 69
2018 Other 31 25 19 0 7 18 0 69 8 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 32 17 3 3 12 2 73 8 489
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 28 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 25 22 7 6 0 0 66 12 91
2018 Bisexual 44 26 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 68
2018 Other 41 32 16 3 3 4 0 76 7 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 30 18 7 3 0 2 71 11 490

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 30 25 15 8 0 1 52 23 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 26 27 16 13 1 1 42 30 91
2018 Bisexual 22 30 30 9 7 2 0 53 17 69
2018 Other 27 6 35 20 12 0 0 33 32 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 29 26 17 12 0 1 45 29 490

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 32 21 11 5 1 1 62 16 2835
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 31 21 16 11 1 0 51 27 91
2018 Bisexual 31 31 24 5 6 0 2 64 11 68
2018 Other 28 22 31 10 6 0 4 51 16 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 31 24 13 8 0 2 54 22 489

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 26 23 13 8 1 1 55 21 2827
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 19 22 16 15 2 1 46 32 91
2018 Bisexual 19 22 39 12 6 0 2 42 19 69
2018 Other 29 24 22 12 13 0 0 52 25 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 26 23 18 12 1 1 47 30 487

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 21 11 4 3 1 7 81 8 2835
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 30 10 7 5 0 8 77 12 91
2018 Bisexual 63 19 7 5 0 0 6 87 6 69
2018 Other 52 26 8 6 4 0 4 81 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 24 12 5 4 0 6 77 10 489

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 29 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 23 21 9 11 1 1 59 20 90
2018 Bisexual 35 29 20 10 7 0 0 63 16 69
2018 Other 30 30 9 13 18 0 0 60 31 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 27 23 11 8 0 0 59 18 492

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 36 21 6 4 1 1 69 10 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 32 23 8 8 0 1 61 16 91
2018 Bisexual 25 42 20 10 2 0 0 68 13 69
2018 Other 33 31 23 10 0 3 0 66 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 23 12 5 1 2 59 18 492

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 34 23 10 4 0 1 62 15 2834
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 25 33 12 9 1 0 45 22 91
2018 Bisexual 22 34 32 6 5 0 2 57 11 68
2018 Other 19 36 30 13 2 0 0 55 15 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 25 15 10 1 1 50 25 490

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 33 20 9 4 0 1 66 14 2834
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 27 23 13 9 2 0 54 23 91
2018 Bisexual 17 44 30 7 2 0 0 61 9 69
2018 Other 22 25 39 13 0 0 0 48 13 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 32 19 13 9 0 1 58 23 489

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 35 19 9 3 0 1 68 13 2831
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 32 29 6 10 0 0 56 16 90
2018 Bisexual 32 33 21 10 2 0 1 67 12 69
2018 Other 39 26 28 3 4 0 0 65 7 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 32 22 10 6 0 2 61 16 487

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 22 11 5 3 0 2 80 8 2825
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 28 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 91
2018 Bisexual 52 22 13 9 3 0 1 75 12 69
2018 Other 66 6 18 3 7 0 0 72 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 27 12 7 7 1 3 73 14 488

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 76 11 5 1 1 1 6 93 2 2828
2018 Gay or lesbian 74 11 7 1 3 0 4 88 4 91
2018 Bisexual 73 16 4 3 1 0 3 91 5 69
2018 Other 75 9 7 2 3 0 4 87 6 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 14 6 2 3 1 7 88 5 488

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 78 10 4 2 3 1 3 92 4 2827
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 10 6 4 5 0 1 84 10 91
2018 Bisexual 78 13 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 69
2018 Other 76 3 13 0 7 0 0 79 7 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 12 7 2 4 2 5 86 7 490

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 63 22 9 3 1 0 1 86 5 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 26 13 3 1 0 1 82 4 91
2018 Bisexual 53 33 8 2 0 0 3 90 3 69
2018 Other 43 29 20 4 3 0 0 73 7 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 27 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 491

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 63 20 8 4 3 0 1 84 8 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 13 10 8 5 0 1 77 13 91
2018 Bisexual 55 25 13 2 1 0 3 83 4 69
2018 Other 51 15 15 16 4 0 0 66 20 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 19 13 6 6 1 2 74 12 489

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 14 6 2 1 0 20 89 4 2819
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 16 6 1 1 0 27 89 3 91
2018 Bisexual 38 15 6 1 0 0 40 88 2 69
2018 Other 50 13 7 3 0 0 26 86 4 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 16 7 2 1 0 19 88 3 488

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 73 14 5 1 0 0 6 93 2 2834
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 14 5 2 0 0 11 92 2 91
2018 Bisexual 62 19 7 0 0 0 12 92 0 69
2018 Other 66 6 18 2 0 0 7 78 2 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 15 5 1 1 1 10 92 3 490

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 75 12 6 2 2 0 3 89 5 2833
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 14 5 4 2 0 3 88 7 91
2018 Bisexual 70 10 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 69
2018 Other 56 22 10 0 12 0 0 78 12 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 14 7 2 4 0 4 86 6 491

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 29 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 2831
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 24 12 5 4 0 0 78 10 91
2018 Bisexual 32 33 21 8 3 0 3 67 11 69
2018 Other 32 18 24 7 19 0 0 50 25 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 26 16 4 2 0 3 77 6 489

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 36 31 10 2 0 0 56 13 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 29 30 12 8 1 0 50 20 91
2018 Bisexual 13 47 30 7 3 0 0 61 10 69
2018 Other 16 24 28 29 4 0 0 40 33 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 31 34 16 4 0 0 46 20 492

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 14 37 29 13 0 0 42 21 2822
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 20 30 26 13 0 0 39 31 91
2018 Bisexual 7 27 27 28 11 0 0 39 34 69
2018 Other 24 25 18 29 4 0 0 33 48 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 22 37 21 9 0 1 30 32 489

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 43 13 5 2 3 0 80 7 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 52 13 3 4 1 0 79 8 91
2018 Bisexual 30 42 15 7 4 1 0 73 11 69
2018 Other 24 42 12 16 3 3 0 68 19 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 44 13 5 3 4 0 77 9 490

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 40 15 7 3 2 0 74 10 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 36 14 12 8 0 0 67 20 91
2018 Bisexual 24 43 14 12 3 3 0 69 16 69
2018 Other 25 18 16 28 10 3 0 44 39 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 36 18 11 6 2 0 63 18 489
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Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 59 23 9 4 2 3 1 61 39 2844
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 29 9 6 2 6 2 50 50 90
2018 Bisexual 60 19 9 3 1 7 0 65 35 69
2018 Other 52 25 9 0 3 11 0 58 42 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 22 12 3 2 5 2 58 42 493

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 41
2018 Bisexual 26 23
2018 Other 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 193

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 41
2018 Bisexual 23 23
2018 Other 43 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 193

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 41
2018 Bisexual 31 23
2018 Other 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 193

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 41
2018 Bisexual 17 23
2018 Other 56 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 193

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 41
2018 Bisexual 0 23
2018 Other 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 193

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 41
2018 Bisexual 23 23
2018 Other 16 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 193

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 41
2018 Bisexual 44 23
2018 Other 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 193

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 60 16 7 3 4 1031
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 51 15 3 3 14 39
2018 Bisexual 13 50 19 4 0 14 22
2018 Other 12 46 21 0 0 20 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 56 16 6 5 7 170

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 71 29 1073
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 38 40
2018 Bisexual 68 32 22
2018 Other 69 31 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 72 28 187

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 30 15 11 8 2 8 61 22 1074
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 22 17 13 10 2 17 51 28 41
2018 Bisexual 21 21 9 31 5 0 13 49 41 23
2018 Other 34 7 45 15 0 0 0 41 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 31 14 10 11 2 9 60 24 191

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 21 16 13 13 2 23 44 35 1074
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 10 12 17 20 5 34 20 61 41
2018 Bisexual 12 9 4 18 13 0 44 37 55 23
2018 Other 8 8 46 15 9 8 6 19 28 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 18 16 11 14 5 23 42 35 192

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 59 13 9 4 4 1 9 81 9 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 23 7 3 3 0 10 85 7 90
2018 Bisexual 53 20 4 4 3 3 12 86 9 69
2018 Other 49 18 13 6 3 4 6 75 10 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 16 8 6 7 2 10 77 14 489
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