2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 36 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2017 Other 38 32 0 7 23 0 0 70 30 11
2014 Other 5 50 0 5 39 0 0 56 44 17
2011 Other 35 43 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2017 Other 71 21 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2014 Other 46 18 10 22 5 0 0 63 27 17
2011 Other 43 35 4 13 0 0 4 82 14 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2017 Other 71 7 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 11
2014 Other 46 26 5 17 5 0 0 72 23 17
2011 Other 32 50 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2017 Other 23 53 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 11
2014 Other 37 29 24 0 9 0 0 67 9 17
2011 Other 48 35 9 0 4 4 0 86 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 27 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2017 Other 39 38 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 11
2014 Other 32 27 10 5 27 0 0 58 32 17
2011 Other 35 39 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 27 27 0 36 0 0 36 36 11
2017 Other 23 47 7 0 23 0 0 70 23 11
2014 Other 26 17 11 19 27 0 0 43 46 17
2011 Other 43 22 17 9 9 0 0 65 17 23

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 50 20 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10
2017 Other 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 27 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2017 Other 43 40 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2014 Other 21 57 0 5 16 0 0 78 22 17
2011 Other 39 26 17 17 0 0 0 65 17 23

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 36 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11
2017 Other 34 16 17 8 24 0 0 50 33 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 55 9 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Other 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 Other 48 21 22 5 4 0 0 69 10 17
2011 Other 61 26 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 36 9 0 36 0 0 55 36 11
2017 Other 51 34 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2014 Other 4 54 4 5 27 0 5 61 34 17
2011 Other 50 27 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 36 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2017 Other 55 31 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 11
2014 Other 25 28 10 5 27 0 5 56 34 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 36 18 0 27 0 0 55 27 11
2017 Other 46 32 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 11
2014 Other 8 46 10 10 27 0 0 54 36 17
2011 Other 35 35 22 0 0 0 9 76 0 23

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 27 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2017 Other 59 25 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2014 Other 50 13 10 22 5 0 0 63 28 17
2011 Other 39 39 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 45 36 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2017 Other 23 45 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 11
2014 Other 55 14 10 9 12 0 0 69 21 17
2011 Other 43 30 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 23

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 27 45 9 9 0 0 18 36 11
2017 Other 0 39 30 8 0 8 15 10 50 11
2014 Other 10 38 26 20 0 5 0 21 51 17
2011 Other 9 13 22 26 9 4 17 44 28 23

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 18 45 9 9 9 0 20 30 11
2017 Other 7 24 31 7 8 15 8 20 40 11
2014 Other 19 20 25 24 0 12 0 27 44 17
2011 Other 5 14 32 9 14 18 9 31 25 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 18 36 9 0 0 0 9 55 11
2017 Other 7 15 40 16 7 0 15 27 26 11
2014 Other 36 27 23 8 0 5 0 9 67 17
2011 Other 9 18 50 14 5 0 5 19 29 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 27 18 18 18 0 9 40 40 11
2017 Other 0 30 24 24 7 0 15 37 35 11
2014 Other 22 10 28 40 0 0 0 40 32 16
2011 Other 5 5 32 27 23 5 5 55 10 22

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 10 30 0 20 10 20 10 43 57 10
2017 Other 15 8 31 16 15 0 15 37 26 11
2014 Other 30 16 22 8 12 7 5 23 52 17
2011 Other 14 14 27 23 14 0 9 40 30 22

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 0 18 18 18 18 27 0 50 25 11
2017 Other 8 15 39 23 7 0 8 32 25 11
2014 Other 0 4 52 17 17 0 10 38 5 16
2011 Other 5 5 14 23 14 23 18 62 15 22

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 27 64 11
2017 Other 0 32 0 34 9 9 16 57 43 10
2014 Other 31 16 23 13 12 0 5 26 50 17
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 36 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2017 Other 23 56 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 11
2014 Other 11 39 15 23 6 7 0 54 31 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 18 27 27 18 0 0 27 45 11
2017 Other 47 32 0 15 7 0 0 78 22 11
2014 Other 24 44 0 10 17 5 0 71 29 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 9 18 18 9 27 18 0 33 44 11
2017 Other 39 8 30 8 7 8 0 51 16 11
2014 Other 4 26 17 24 19 5 4 34 48 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 36 18 0 27 0 0 55 27 11
2017 Other 67 26 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2014 Other 29 22 21 11 12 5 0 54 24 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 18 45 9 9 9 9 0 70 20 11
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 27 9 9 27 0 0 55 36 11
2017 Other 78 15 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11
2014 Other 36 26 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 17
2011 Other 39 35 13 4 9 0 0 74 13 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 18 36 0 18 0 0 45 18 11
2017 Other 38 31 24 0 7 0 0 69 7 11
2014 Other 24 49 0 11 12 4 0 76 24 17
2011 Other 48 35 9 0 4 4 0 86 5 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 18 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11
2017 Other 38 31 0 24 7 0 0 69 31 11
2014 Other 24 41 0 10 22 4 0 67 33 17
2011 Other 50 41 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 45 9 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2017 Other 47 46 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 55 9 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2017 Other 54 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 11
2014 Other 32 36 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 17
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 20 50 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 Other 25 16 34 16 0 9 0 45 17 10
2014 Other 10 32 19 5 5 28 0 59 15 17
2011 Other 48 13 22 4 9 4 0 64 14 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 10 40 20 10 10 10 0 56 22 10
2017 Other 38 15 16 16 15 0 0 53 31 11
2014 Other 4 30 7 15 27 17 0 41 50 17
2011 Other 35 26 13 13 9 4 0 64 23 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 0 30 40 0 10 20 0 38 13 10
2017 Other 23 22 0 16 24 15 0 53 47 11
2014 Other 10 20 16 11 27 17 0 35 46 17
2011 Other 22 35 13 13 9 9 0 62 24 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2017 Other 30 23 16 7 24 0 0 53 31 11
2014 Other 5 4 48 16 21 5 0 10 39 17
2011 Other 26 39 13 9 9 4 0 68 18 23
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 45 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2017 Other 31 15 7 23 24 0 0 46 47 11
2014 Other 10 36 26 12 4 12 0 52 18 17
2011 Other 22 39 26 0 4 4 4 67 5 23

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 36 18 0 27 9 9 0 60 40 11
2017 Other 30 54 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 11
2014 Other 16 37 8 22 12 4 0 55 36 17
2011 Other 35 30 13 13 0 9 0 71 14 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Other 27 18 9 27 9 9 0 50 40 11

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 9 27 9 36 18 0 0 36 55 11
2017 Other 8 46 24 7 8 0 8 58 16 11
2014 Other 5 16 19 4 28 16 12 29 45 17
2011 Other 35 26 13 9 9 9 0 67 19 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 18 9 55 9 9 0 0 27 18 11
2017 Other 24 22 0 31 23 0 0 46 54 11
2014 Other 15 10 10 10 39 16 0 30 58 17
2011 Other 22 48 22 0 4 0 4 73 5 23

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 9 36 18 9 18 9 0 50 30 11
2017 Other 24 23 23 7 23 0 0 47 30 11
2014 Other 5 20 16 10 33 16 0 30 51 17
2011 Other 22 22 0 26 4 4 22 59 41 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 9 36 36 9 9 0 0 45 18 11
2017 Other 24 38 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 11

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 27 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 11
2017 Other 34 26 15 8 0 17 0 72 10 10
2014 Other 24 33 21 12 0 4 4 63 13 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Other 38 40 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 11
2014 Other 24 39 16 17 0 4 0 65 18 17
2011 Other 43 39 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Other 46 40 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 11
2014 Other 34 29 15 17 0 4 0 66 18 17
2011 Other 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 27 55 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Other 46 31 0 0 23 0 0 77 23 11
2014 Other 10 54 4 5 23 4 0 66 29 17
2011 Other 30 35 22 4 4 0 4 68 9 23

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 36 45 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Other 46 23 0 24 7 0 0 69 31 11
2014 Other 14 44 9 11 17 4 0 61 29 17
2011 Other 35 39 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 45 18 0 18 18 0 0 64 36 11
2017 Other 38 31 0 24 7 0 0 69 31 11
2014 Other 26 26 11 5 23 9 0 57 31 17
2011 Other 35 13 22 13 0 9 9 58 16 23
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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
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No
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Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Other 20 40 40 10
2017 Other 8 39 53 11
2014 Other 15 45 40 17
2011 Other 39 35 26 23
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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 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Other 18 0 27 45 0 9 0 20 50 11
2017 Other 23 47 0 8 7 8 7 83 17 11
2014 Other 5 14 9 12 12 43 4 37 45 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Other 27 9 45 18 0 0 0 36 18 11
2017 Other 39 40 0 15 7 0 0 78 22 11
2014 Other 19 10 16 5 19 31 0 42 35 17
2011 Other 22 43 17 9 0 9 0 71 10 23
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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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

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2018 Other 18 9 45 9 9 9 0 30 20 11
2017 Other 30 24 0 0 7 32 7 89 11 11
2014 Other 5 14 9 5 0 61 4 57 16 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2018 Other 27 9 36 27 0 0 0 36 27 11
2017 Other 30 48 0 7 0 8 7 92 8 11
2014 Other 15 20 4 5 7 48 0 68 24 17
2011 Other 35 43 9 4 0 9 0 86 5 23
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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

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2018 Other 18 27 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 11
2017 Other 16 7 38 8 24 0 7 24 34 11

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

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2018 Other 36 0 55 9 0 0 0 36 9 11
2017 Other 24 15 23 23 8 0 7 42 33 11

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

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2018 Other 27 18 45 9 0 0 0 45 9 11
2017 Other 46 0 23 23 8 0 0 46 30 11

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

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2018 Other 27 9 36 27 0 0 0 36 27 11
2017 Other 39 7 31 15 8 0 0 46 22 11

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

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2018 Other 55 18 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
2017 Other 42 8 43 0 0 0 7 54 0 10

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

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2018 Other 18 27 36 9 9 0 0 45 18 11
2017 Other 23 45 8 16 8 0 0 68 24 11

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

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2018 Other 9 27 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11
2017 Other 23 30 40 7 0 0 0 54 7 11

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

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2018 Other 18 27 45 0 9 0 0 45 9 11
2017 Other 46 7 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 11

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

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2018 Other 27 18 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2017 Other 46 7 39 8 0 0 0 53 8 11

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

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2018 Other 36 18 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2017 Other 42 9 26 24 0 0 0 51 24 10

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

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2018 Other 36 18 27 0 9 0 9 60 10 11
2017 Other 62 14 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 11

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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2018 Other 36 27 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 11

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

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2018 Other 20 20 20 20 0 20 0 50 25 10
2017 Other 55 24 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 11

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

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2018 Other 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2017 Other 33 51 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

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2018 Other 27 36 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11
2017 Other 38 48 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 11

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

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2018 Other 20 20 10 10 20 0 20 50 38 10
2017 Other 58 16 0 0 0 0 26 100 0 10

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)

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2018 Other 82 0 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11
2017 Other 58 16 0 17 0 0 8 81 19 10

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
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2018 Other 45 18 9 18 0 0 9 70 20 11
2017 Other 46 31 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 11

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

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2018 Other 55 36 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Other 61 24 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 11

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
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2018 Other 9 36 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2017 Other 8 15 47 7 15 0 8 25 24 11

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Other 0 18 64 18 0 0 0 18 18 11
2017 Other 23 8 51 0 8 0 9 9 35 10

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

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2018 Other 9 36 18 9 18 9 0 50 30 11
2017 Other 31 62 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11

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
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2018 Other 9 27 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11
2017 Other 23 62 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 11
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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?

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2018 Other 27 18 36 18 0 0 0 27 73 11
2017 Other 23 17 34 26 0 0 0 23 77 10

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
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2018 Other 36 55 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
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