2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 89. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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 Visible minority 30 44 10 11 4 0 1 75 15 708
2018 Non-visible minority 27 48 10 11 3 0 1 76 14 3635
2017 Visible minority 31 43 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 733
2017 Non-visible minority 29 42 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 3802
2014 Visible minority 29 41 12 12 4 0 1 71 17 648
2014 Non-visible minority 28 42 12 13 5 0 0 71 17 3950
2011 Visible minority 21 43 13 12 7 1 3 67 20 608
2011 Non-visible minority 24 43 14 13 5 0 1 68 18 3750
2008 Visible minority 24 37 16 12 9 0 2 62 21 488
2008 Non-visible minority 22 40 16 15 6 0 1 63 21 3570

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 Visible minority 40 41 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 707
2018 Non-visible minority 44 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 3628
2017 Visible minority 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 734
2017 Non-visible minority 46 40 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 3798
2014 Visible minority 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 7 649
2014 Non-visible minority 42 41 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 3949
2011 Visible minority 43 36 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 608
2011 Non-visible minority 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3753
2008 Visible minority 40 40 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 489
2008 Non-visible minority 42 42 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 3564

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 Visible minority 43 42 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 701
2018 Non-visible minority 46 42 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 3606
2017 Visible minority 48 35 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 734
2017 Non-visible minority 50 38 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 3793
2014 Visible minority 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 649
2014 Non-visible minority 46 39 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 3950
2011 Visible minority 44 41 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 609
2011 Non-visible minority 46 41 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 3750
2008 Visible minority 45 40 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 489
2008 Non-visible minority 43 45 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 3570

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 Visible minority 43 33 13 5 5 0 0 77 11 703
2018 Non-visible minority 44 35 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3630
2017 Visible minority 46 33 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 734
2017 Non-visible minority 43 34 10 7 4 0 1 78 11 3794
2014 Visible minority 40 34 13 8 4 0 1 74 13 649
2014 Non-visible minority 39 34 12 9 5 1 1 74 14 3947
2011 Visible minority 34 39 13 7 5 1 1 75 12 607
2011 Non-visible minority 35 39 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 3753

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 Visible minority 35 44 11 6 5 0 1 79 10 705
2018 Non-visible minority 34 45 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 3615
2017 Visible minority 36 44 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 734
2017 Non-visible minority 35 46 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3801
2014 Visible minority 35 46 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 649
2014 Non-visible minority 30 47 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 3949
2011 Visible minority 33 42 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 609
2011 Non-visible minority 31 45 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 3753
2008 Visible minority 37 42 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 488
2008 Non-visible minority 32 44 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 3555

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 Visible minority 30 36 16 10 7 0 0 66 18 706
2018 Non-visible minority 27 38 16 11 6 0 0 66 17 3625
2017 Visible minority 30 37 12 11 8 1 0 68 20 733
2017 Non-visible minority 27 39 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 3797
2014 Visible minority 25 37 15 14 8 0 0 62 22 649
2014 Non-visible minority 23 39 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 3949
2011 Visible minority 23 35 16 15 10 1 0 59 25 609
2011 Non-visible minority 20 38 17 15 9 0 0 58 25 3754

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 Visible minority 32 42 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 704
2018 Non-visible minority 28 45 13 11 4 0 0 73 15 3630
2017 Visible minority 37 39 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 733
2017 Non-visible minority 30 44 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 3798

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 Visible minority 52 37 6 3 2 0 0 89 4 707
2018 Non-visible minority 41 43 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 3629
2017 Visible minority 48 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 732
2017 Non-visible minority 39 42 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 3794
2014 Visible minority 44 42 7 4 3 1 0 87 7 648
2014 Non-visible minority 36 42 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 3948
2011 Visible minority 42 40 10 3 3 2 0 83 6 609
2011 Non-visible minority 31 45 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 3755
2008 Visible minority 45 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 489
2008 Non-visible minority 34 42 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 3565

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 Visible minority 36 36 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 707
2018 Non-visible minority 31 42 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 3624
2017 Visible minority 33 38 13 9 7 1 0 71 16 733
2017 Non-visible minority 30 41 14 10 6 0 0 71 15 3790

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 Visible minority 52 34 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 701
2018 Non-visible minority 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 3609
2017 Visible minority 55 32 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 733
2017 Non-visible minority 50 38 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3788
2014 Visible minority 61 29 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 649
2014 Non-visible minority 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3948
2011 Visible minority 57 30 8 3 1 1 0 87 4 608
2011 Non-visible minority 52 36 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 3751

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 Visible minority 33 39 12 10 6 0 0 72 15 706
2018 Non-visible minority 29 43 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 3615
2017 Visible minority 31 42 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 731
2017 Non-visible minority 30 44 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 3787
2014 Visible minority 24 45 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 648
2014 Non-visible minority 23 44 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 3951
2011 Visible minority 27 39 16 9 8 1 0 67 17 607
2011 Non-visible minority 23 45 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 3751

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 Visible minority 35 38 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 704
2018 Non-visible minority 35 37 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 3607
2017 Visible minority 36 37 12 8 7 0 0 73 14 732
2017 Non-visible minority 35 37 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 3789
2014 Visible minority 35 35 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 647
2014 Non-visible minority 31 37 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 3950

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 Visible minority 30 39 16 10 5 0 1 70 14 706
2018 Non-visible minority 29 37 17 11 5 0 1 67 16 3611
2017 Visible minority 33 39 13 9 5 0 1 72 14 732
2017 Non-visible minority 29 39 16 10 5 0 1 68 15 3787
2014 Visible minority 33 38 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 647
2014 Non-visible minority 27 40 16 11 5 0 1 68 16 3948
2011 Visible minority 33 38 14 9 3 2 1 73 13 607
2011 Non-visible minority 28 43 14 10 4 1 1 72 13 3750

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 Visible minority 42 39 11 3 3 0 0 82 6 706
2018 Non-visible minority 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 3627
2017 Visible minority 45 36 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 733
2017 Non-visible minority 40 43 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 3788
2014 Visible minority 45 40 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 648
2014 Non-visible minority 38 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 3948
2011 Visible minority 41 41 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 609
2011 Non-visible minority 38 45 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 3753
2008 Visible minority 44 39 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 488
2008 Non-visible minority 39 44 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 3566

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 Visible minority 35 37 17 7 3 0 0 72 11 708
2018 Non-visible minority 32 33 19 9 6 0 1 65 16 3633
2017 Visible minority 38 40 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 733
2017 Non-visible minority 32 36 18 7 5 0 1 69 13 3804
2014 Visible minority 34 42 16 5 3 0 1 76 8 649
2014 Non-visible minority 30 35 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 3948
2011 Visible minority 31 40 18 6 4 0 1 72 10 609
2011 Non-visible minority 27 36 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 3755
2008 Visible minority 25 38 23 8 6 0 1 63 14 486
2008 Non-visible minority 22 34 22 13 8 0 0 57 21 3569

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 Visible minority 9 22 38 21 7 1 1 29 32 706
2018 Non-visible minority 8 26 39 20 6 1 1 26 34 3636
2017 Visible minority 10 19 38 20 7 1 5 29 31 726
2017 Non-visible minority 9 23 39 18 8 1 2 27 32 3784
2014 Visible minority 9 22 39 19 7 1 2 27 32 648
2014 Non-visible minority 8 28 39 17 5 1 1 23 37 3944
2011 Visible minority 15 24 34 14 6 1 5 21 42 608
2011 Non-visible minority 12 32 36 14 4 1 1 19 45 3745
2008 Visible minority 13 30 36 14 3 1 3 17 45 483
2008 Non-visible minority 13 34 35 12 4 1 1 16 47 3560

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 Visible minority 8 16 29 26 15 3 2 44 26 700
2018 Non-visible minority 9 20 31 25 12 2 1 38 29 3622
2017 Visible minority 8 14 29 22 15 5 7 42 25 728
2017 Non-visible minority 10 19 30 24 12 3 3 38 30 3777
2014 Visible minority 10 15 30 24 14 4 3 40 27 645
2014 Non-visible minority 10 23 32 22 9 3 2 32 34 3944
2011 Visible minority 21 20 29 15 7 4 5 24 45 606
2011 Non-visible minority 19 28 29 14 5 2 2 20 49 3747
2008 Visible minority 18 26 28 15 7 3 3 23 47 488
2008 Non-visible minority 22 30 27 13 5 2 2 19 53 3561

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 Visible minority 21 25 27 15 8 3 2 24 48 705
2018 Non-visible minority 21 29 27 14 5 2 1 20 52 3631
2017 Visible minority 17 24 30 13 8 3 6 23 45 729
2017 Non-visible minority 22 28 29 11 6 1 3 18 52 3785
2014 Visible minority 22 25 28 11 7 4 4 19 50 647
2014 Non-visible minority 30 28 25 9 4 1 2 14 60 3947
2011 Visible minority 23 26 28 10 5 3 5 16 54 605
2011 Non-visible minority 28 31 25 9 4 1 2 14 61 3745
2008 Visible minority 30 29 23 9 2 2 4 12 63 485
2008 Non-visible minority 33 28 22 9 4 1 2 14 64 3560

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 Visible minority 9 14 31 30 14 1 1 45 23 707
2018 Non-visible minority 9 19 34 26 10 1 1 37 29 3616
2017 Visible minority 8 13 30 24 17 2 4 45 23 726
2017 Non-visible minority 8 18 34 24 13 1 2 38 27 3770
2014 Visible minority 7 17 29 28 15 1 3 45 25 646
2014 Non-visible minority 9 21 35 25 8 1 1 34 30 3928
2011 Visible minority 9 15 35 25 9 2 4 37 26 605
2011 Non-visible minority 11 23 34 23 7 0 2 31 35 3742
2008 Visible minority 9 16 35 26 8 1 4 36 27 487
2008 Non-visible minority 13 23 32 21 8 1 1 30 36 3557

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 Visible minority 14 23 28 20 12 2 2 33 38 706
2018 Non-visible minority 18 26 28 16 8 2 2 26 45 3631
2017 Visible minority 15 21 27 17 13 3 5 32 39 728
2017 Non-visible minority 19 25 28 14 9 1 3 24 46 3784
2014 Visible minority 14 25 28 16 11 2 3 28 42 648
2014 Non-visible minority 21 28 26 13 7 2 3 21 52 3940
2011 Visible minority 23 24 26 15 6 2 4 22 51 605
2011 Non-visible minority 25 30 27 10 5 1 2 16 56 3750
2008 Visible minority 18 21 33 17 6 1 5 24 41 486
2008 Non-visible minority 22 27 27 14 6 1 3 21 52 3557

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 Visible minority 10 15 28 23 15 5 3 42 28 701
2018 Non-visible minority 10 20 29 24 12 3 2 38 31 3615
2017 Visible minority 10 13 25 20 16 6 10 43 27 725
2017 Non-visible minority 11 17 28 23 15 3 4 40 30 3785
2014 Visible minority 7 14 24 29 14 5 6 48 24 647
2014 Non-visible minority 8 16 29 28 13 3 4 43 25 3942
2011 Visible minority 11 18 26 20 11 5 9 36 34 605
2011 Non-visible minority 10 18 28 25 12 2 4 40 30 3742
2008 Visible minority 14 19 28 18 7 6 8 30 38 487
2008 Non-visible minority 16 24 27 18 9 2 4 29 42 3562

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 Visible minority 18 19 29 16 11 5 2 29 40 703
2018 Non-visible minority 19 28 31 13 7 2 1 21 48 3631
2017 Visible minority 16 19 26 16 10 5 7 31 40 728
2017 Non-visible minority 21 25 31 12 7 2 3 19 48 3787
2014 Visible minority 16 19 31 16 9 3 5 27 38 647
2014 Non-visible minority 21 27 30 12 5 2 2 18 50 3944
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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 Visible minority 24 33 18 8 5 6 5 64 15 705
2018 Non-visible minority 24 35 17 9 5 6 4 66 16 3626
2017 Visible minority 29 30 13 8 7 7 4 68 17 731
2017 Non-visible minority 28 32 14 9 6 5 5 68 16 3801
2014 Visible minority 34 28 15 8 5 6 5 69 14 648
2014 Non-visible minority 30 33 14 9 6 5 4 69 16 3948

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 Visible minority 43 31 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 704
2018 Non-visible minority 44 33 9 9 4 1 0 77 13 3617
2017 Visible minority 44 29 10 9 7 0 0 73 17 733
2017 Non-visible minority 46 32 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 3799
2014 Visible minority 46 29 9 8 8 1 0 75 16 649
2014 Non-visible minority 45 33 8 8 5 1 0 78 13 3950

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 Visible minority 16 20 22 11 7 20 3 47 24 703
2018 Non-visible minority 11 24 19 16 9 18 4 44 32 3621
2017 Visible minority 14 21 17 11 10 23 4 48 28 733
2017 Non-visible minority 11 22 18 16 9 19 5 43 33 3797
2014 Visible minority 12 25 15 12 10 21 5 51 29 646
2014 Non-visible minority 11 23 18 16 11 17 4 42 35 3950

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 Visible minority 52 34 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 704
2018 Non-visible minority 51 36 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 3628
2017 Visible minority 50 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 734
2017 Non-visible minority 50 35 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 3798
2014 Visible minority 47 34 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 648
2014 Non-visible minority 48 39 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 3947

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 Visible minority 41 41 10 3 3 1 0 83 6 705
2018 Non-visible minority 43 41 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 3629
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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 Visible minority 45 32 11 5 6 1 1 77 11 703
2018 Non-visible minority 38 38 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 3620
2017 Visible minority 45 33 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 732
2017 Non-visible minority 39 38 10 8 4 1 1 77 12 3802
2014 Visible minority 43 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 648
2014 Non-visible minority 36 38 11 8 5 1 0 75 13 3950
2011 Visible minority 36 37 14 7 5 1 1 74 13 608
2011 Non-visible minority 32 39 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 3750
2008 Visible minority 33 33 15 10 9 1 1 66 19 487
2008 Non-visible minority 26 38 13 12 9 1 1 65 22 3568

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 Visible minority 51 27 9 6 4 2 1 80 11 701
2018 Non-visible minority 47 31 11 6 3 2 1 80 9 3616
2017 Visible minority 47 29 8 7 6 1 1 78 13 733
2017 Non-visible minority 47 34 9 6 3 2 0 82 9 3800
2014 Visible minority 44 33 10 7 4 2 1 79 11 647
2014 Non-visible minority 44 32 11 6 4 2 1 79 10 3948
2011 Visible minority 39 33 13 8 4 2 1 74 13 608
2011 Non-visible minority 38 35 12 8 4 2 0 75 12 3753
2008 Visible minority 36 31 11 10 7 4 1 71 17 486
2008 Non-visible minority 37 33 12 9 6 2 1 72 15 3564

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 Visible minority 46 32 8 6 6 1 1 79 12 701
2018 Non-visible minority 42 35 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 3606
2017 Visible minority 48 30 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 732
2017 Non-visible minority 43 36 9 8 4 1 0 80 12 3798
2014 Visible minority 41 36 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 648
2014 Non-visible minority 41 35 11 8 4 1 0 76 13 3951
2011 Visible minority 37 36 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 608
2011 Non-visible minority 35 37 11 11 5 0 0 73 17 3752
2008 Visible minority 36 31 11 11 9 1 1 68 21 486
2008 Non-visible minority 32 37 11 11 8 0 0 69 20 3568

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 Visible minority 56 26 8 4 4 2 0 83 9 701
2018 Non-visible minority 58 26 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 3611
2017 Visible minority 58 23 9 5 5 1 0 82 10 733
2017 Non-visible minority 60 24 8 3 3 1 0 85 7 3800

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 Visible minority 52 27 10 5 6 0 0 79 12 702
2018 Non-visible minority 48 30 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 3618
2017 Visible minority 53 25 10 7 6 0 0 78 12 731
2017 Non-visible minority 53 28 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 3794
2014 Visible minority 48 30 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 649
2014 Non-visible minority 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 3948
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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 Visible minority 16 36 22 7 3 5 10 62 12 142
2018 Non-visible minority 18 32 19 9 5 5 12 60 17 1131
2017 Visible minority 27 29 18 8 5 3 10 64 15 153
2017 Non-visible minority 18 34 18 11 5 5 10 61 18 1184
2014 Visible minority 22 35 19 9 2 2 10 65 13 133
2014 Non-visible minority 21 32 17 10 5 6 11 63 17 1189

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 Visible minority 32 32 15 5 6 9 0 71 12 708
2018 Non-visible minority 27 34 17 9 4 9 0 67 14 3636
2017 Visible minority 32 29 16 6 6 11 0 69 14 734
2017 Non-visible minority 27 35 15 9 5 9 0 68 15 3800
2014 Visible minority 33 29 15 7 4 10 1 70 13 649
2014 Non-visible minority 24 34 16 9 6 11 0 66 16 3947
2011 Visible minority 23 27 20 10 7 11 1 58 20 602
2011 Non-visible minority 18 32 20 12 9 9 0 55 23 3752

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 Visible minority 27 35 17 10 7 4 1 65 17 705
2018 Non-visible minority 22 34 19 15 8 3 0 57 23 3630
2017 Visible minority 28 32 17 9 8 5 1 64 18 732
2017 Non-visible minority 20 34 19 14 9 3 0 56 24 3799
2014 Visible minority 29 29 20 12 6 4 0 61 18 649
2014 Non-visible minority 17 34 20 16 10 3 0 53 26 3946
2011 Visible minority 20 25 25 15 12 3 1 47 28 604
2011 Non-visible minority 12 27 22 20 17 3 0 40 38 3752
2008 Visible minority 20 28 20 13 12 6 1 52 27 488
2008 Non-visible minority 14 27 21 19 17 3 0 42 36 3572

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 Visible minority 19 29 22 13 9 8 0 53 23 705
2018 Non-visible minority 14 29 21 20 11 6 0 45 32 3626
2017 Visible minority 19 29 20 11 10 9 1 54 23 732
2017 Non-visible minority 13 29 21 18 12 6 0 45 32 3795
2014 Visible minority 19 29 22 13 9 8 0 52 24 647
2014 Non-visible minority 10 27 24 20 13 6 0 40 35 3947
2011 Visible minority 12 27 21 18 12 9 0 43 33 604
2011 Non-visible minority 6 24 21 27 16 6 0 31 46 3747
2008 Visible minority 11 22 21 20 16 9 1 37 40 487
2008 Non-visible minority 6 22 19 25 21 6 0 30 49 3565

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 Visible minority 17 34 18 16 9 5 0 54 27 706
2018 Non-visible minority 13 31 19 22 12 3 0 45 35 3633
2017 Visible minority 19 30 19 14 10 6 1 53 26 732
2017 Non-visible minority 14 32 19 19 12 4 0 48 32 3793
2014 Visible minority 19 33 19 16 8 5 0 55 25 648
2014 Non-visible minority 11 33 20 20 13 3 0 45 34 3943
2011 Visible minority 15 30 16 19 14 5 1 49 34 605
2011 Non-visible minority 7 29 20 24 18 2 0 36 43 3744
2008 Visible minority 16 31 18 19 13 4 1 49 33 487
2008 Non-visible minority 9 31 19 24 15 2 0 41 40 3569
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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 Visible minority 27 41 18 9 4 2 0 69 13 710
2018 Non-visible minority 18 44 20 11 4 1 0 64 16 3635
2017 Visible minority 26 42 17 7 5 2 0 70 12 731
2017 Non-visible minority 20 43 19 12 5 1 0 64 17 3792
2014 Visible minority 26 41 17 10 4 2 0 69 14 649
2014 Non-visible minority 17 42 20 14 6 2 0 60 20 3946
2011 Visible minority 18 38 18 13 9 2 0 58 23 609
2011 Non-visible minority 11 37 21 18 10 2 0 50 29 3751

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 Visible minority 31 43 11 7 4 3 2 77 11 707
2018 Non-visible minority 31 43 12 8 3 2 1 76 11 3625
2017 Visible minority 36 37 12 5 4 3 2 77 10 733
2017 Non-visible minority 34 41 11 8 3 2 1 77 12 3788
2014 Visible minority 40 36 12 5 2 4 1 81 7 649
2014 Non-visible minority 39 41 9 6 2 2 1 83 8 3944
2011 Visible minority 30 40 13 6 4 5 2 75 11 608
2011 Non-visible minority 31 40 12 8 5 4 1 74 14 3748
2008 Visible minority 28 34 14 10 7 4 2 67 18 487
2008 Non-visible minority 27 37 14 12 6 3 1 67 19 3568

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 Visible minority 35 36 17 6 3 3 0 73 9 706
2018 Non-visible minority 29 43 19 5 2 1 0 74 8 3615

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 Visible minority 20 30 21 10 8 9 3 56 20 706
2018 Non-visible minority 19 28 18 14 9 9 2 54 26 3629
2017 Visible minority 21 24 16 9 14 11 4 53 27 732
2017 Non-visible minority 18 28 16 14 10 10 3 53 28 3792
2014 Visible minority 17 25 17 12 13 11 4 49 30 649
2014 Non-visible minority 16 26 17 16 12 11 2 48 32 3949
2011 Visible minority 13 23 18 16 14 12 4 43 36 603
2011 Non-visible minority 12 23 18 17 14 13 3 42 37 3750

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 Visible minority 24 34 17 11 10 4 0 60 22 704
2018 Non-visible minority 20 36 19 16 8 2 0 57 24 3629
2017 Visible minority 25 34 15 10 10 5 1 62 22 731
2017 Non-visible minority 21 37 15 15 8 2 0 61 23 3796
2014 Visible minority 23 33 17 14 10 3 1 58 24 648
2014 Non-visible minority 20 36 17 16 9 2 0 57 25 3947
2011 Visible minority 16 35 19 15 13 2 1 52 29 607
2011 Non-visible minority 16 35 19 17 11 1 0 52 29 3751
2008 Visible minority 15 37 15 16 13 2 1 54 30 489
2008 Non-visible minority 14 33 20 18 13 2 0 48 31 3570

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 Visible minority 21 28 16 14 15 3 3 52 31 707
2018 Non-visible minority 20 31 16 16 14 2 2 53 31 3635
2017 Visible minority 18 26 13 16 19 4 5 48 38 733
2017 Non-visible minority 18 29 15 16 16 3 2 50 34 3792
2014 Visible minority 14 26 16 17 20 4 2 42 40 649
2014 Non-visible minority 16 29 15 18 19 2 2 46 38 3948
2011 Visible minority 14 24 15 21 21 3 2 40 44 609
2011 Non-visible minority 12 26 17 21 21 2 2 39 44 3750
2008 Visible minority 18 30 13 14 21 3 1 49 37 488
2008 Non-visible minority 15 33 13 18 18 2 2 49 37 3565

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 Visible minority 20 38 21 7 7 6 1 62 15 706
2018 Non-visible minority 20 41 22 10 4 3 0 62 15 3628
2017 Visible minority 19 35 22 10 6 7 1 59 18 730
2017 Non-visible minority 19 42 20 11 4 3 0 63 16 3797

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 Visible minority 38 34 13 6 4 4 0 76 11 705
2018 Non-visible minority 38 37 15 3 1 5 0 80 5 3622
2017 Visible minority 33 35 14 7 5 6 1 72 13 734
2017 Non-visible minority 34 38 15 4 2 6 1 78 6 3795
2014 Visible minority 40 31 14 5 5 5 0 75 10 648
2014 Non-visible minority 38 37 14 3 1 7 0 81 4 3945

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 Visible minority 41 36 11 6 3 2 0 79 10 703
2018 Non-visible minority 39 42 11 4 1 2 0 83 6 3623
2017 Visible minority 39 37 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 733
2017 Non-visible minority 36 43 11 5 2 3 0 82 7 3793
2014 Visible minority 40 37 12 5 4 2 0 78 9 646
2014 Non-visible minority 37 41 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 3948
2011 Visible minority 27 39 16 7 5 5 0 70 13 606
2011 Non-visible minority 24 43 18 8 4 4 0 70 12 3746

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 Visible minority 49 37 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 706
2018 Non-visible minority 46 39 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 3621
2017 Visible minority 46 37 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 734
2017 Non-visible minority 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3797
2014 Visible minority 47 37 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 648
2014 Non-visible minority 44 39 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 3943
2011 Visible minority 34 40 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 606
2011 Non-visible minority 29 42 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 3748
2008 Visible minority 36 35 17 8 4 1 0 71 12 489
2008 Non-visible minority 28 41 16 10 5 1 0 69 15 3568

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 Visible minority 41 33 17 5 3 1 0 75 8 705
2018 Non-visible minority 37 36 16 7 3 0 0 74 11 3622
2017 Visible minority 39 35 16 5 4 2 0 75 9 731
2017 Non-visible minority 33 37 16 8 4 1 0 71 13 3798
2014 Visible minority 35 36 18 8 3 1 0 71 11 649
2014 Non-visible minority 26 38 18 12 5 1 0 65 17 3949
2011 Visible minority 26 34 22 10 7 1 0 61 17 608
2011 Non-visible minority 18 33 22 16 10 1 0 51 26 3746

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 Visible minority 38 38 15 4 3 1 0 77 8 700
2018 Non-visible minority 34 39 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 3612
2017 Visible minority 37 36 16 6 4 1 0 73 10 730
2017 Non-visible minority 31 41 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 3792
2014 Visible minority 33 37 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 649
2014 Non-visible minority 24 39 18 13 5 0 0 64 19 3946
2011 Visible minority 24 37 19 11 7 1 0 62 18 606
2011 Non-visible minority 17 35 20 18 10 0 0 53 27 3745
2008 Visible minority 24 41 17 12 5 0 0 66 17 488
2008 Non-visible minority 18 38 18 17 9 0 0 57 26 3569

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 Visible minority 31 30 18 9 6 4 1 64 16 706
2018 Non-visible minority 34 29 19 10 5 3 1 66 15 3624
2017 Visible minority 32 27 20 10 7 5 1 61 18 732
2017 Non-visible minority 34 28 18 9 6 5 1 66 16 3793
2014 Visible minority 28 28 18 13 7 5 1 59 21 649
2014 Non-visible minority 29 28 19 11 7 5 1 61 19 3947
2011 Visible minority 27 27 19 11 10 5 1 58 23 608
2011 Non-visible minority 27 27 18 13 8 5 1 57 23 3746
2008 Visible minority 22 31 16 15 11 4 1 56 27 486
2008 Non-visible minority 23 32 18 14 8 5 1 58 23 3568
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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 Visible minority 30 36 33 710
2018 Non-visible minority 27 41 32 3641
2017 Visible minority 30 35 36 733
2017 Non-visible minority 26 42 32 3799
2014 Visible minority 26 38 36 649
2014 Non-visible minority 26 42 32 3947
2011 Visible minority 28 38 34 608
2011 Non-visible minority 25 43 31 3752

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 Visible minority 6 26 27 5 29 7 222
2018 Non-visible minority 17 33 25 4 14 6 1010
2017 Visible minority 6 22 33 4 29 6 213
2017 Non-visible minority 18 27 27 7 16 4 981
2014 Visible minority 7 23 39 8 9999 24 178
2014 Non-visible minority 15 30 30 11 9999 15 1044
2011 Visible minority 7 23 47 12 9999 11 171
2011 Non-visible minority 18 23 38 9 9999 13 968
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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 Visible minority 13 87 707
2018 Non-visible minority 10 90 3629

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 48 89
2018 Non-visible minority 46 366

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 70 89
2018 Non-visible minority 62 366

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 6 89
2018 Non-visible minority 11 366

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 41 88
2018 Non-visible minority 39 367

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 54 88
2018 Non-visible minority 42 367

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 51 88
2018 Non-visible minority 45 367

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 88
2018 Non-visible minority 38 367

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 32 88
2018 Non-visible minority 37 367

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 88
2018 Non-visible minority 52 367

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 33 88
2018 Non-visible minority 33 367

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 9 88
2018 Non-visible minority 5 367

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 13 88
2018 Non-visible minority 12 367

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 52 88
2018 Non-visible minority 39 367

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 19 88
2018 Non-visible minority 23 367

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 13 88
2018 Non-visible minority 14 367

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 Visible minority 51 88
2018 Non-visible minority 55 368

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 Visible minority 31 88
2018 Non-visible minority 29 368

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 Visible minority 8 88
2018 Non-visible minority 12 368

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 Visible minority 24 88
2018 Non-visible minority 18 368

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 Visible minority 10 88
2018 Non-visible minority 11 368

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 Visible minority 6 88
2018 Non-visible minority 7 368

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 Visible minority 16 88
2018 Non-visible minority 11 368

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 8 88
2018 Non-visible minority 12 368

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 26 88
2018 Non-visible minority 26 368

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 Visible minority 10 83
2018 Non-visible minority 9 344

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 Visible minority 27 83
2018 Non-visible minority 21 344

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 Visible minority 9 83
2018 Non-visible minority 8 344

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 Visible minority 7 83
2018 Non-visible minority 8 344

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 Visible minority 12 83
2018 Non-visible minority 10 344

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 Visible minority 10 83
2018 Non-visible minority 9 344

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 Visible minority 20 83
2018 Non-visible minority 11 344

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 Visible minority 11 83
2018 Non-visible minority 8 344

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 Visible minority 7 83
2018 Non-visible minority 9 344

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 Visible minority 33 83
2018 Non-visible minority 29 344

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 Visible minority 5 83
2018 Non-visible minority 9 344

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 Visible minority 44 83
2018 Non-visible minority 47 344

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 Visible minority 56 83
2018 Non-visible minority 54 344

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 8 83
2018 Non-visible minority 14 344

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 Visible minority 15 18 23 6 4 27 8 50 15 707
2018 Non-visible minority 14 17 19 6 4 33 7 51 17 3622
2017 Visible minority 17 14 19 5 5 29 13 51 17 734
2017 Non-visible minority 14 18 18 5 5 31 9 53 17 3797
2014 Visible minority 14 16 18 5 3 31 13 53 15 649
2014 Non-visible minority 12 17 17 6 4 35 8 51 18 3950

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 Visible minority 30 32 18 5 4 11 1 71 9 709
2018 Non-visible minority 27 36 19 5 3 9 1 70 9 3624
2017 Visible minority 29 29 20 5 2 12 3 68 8 733
2017 Non-visible minority 27 36 17 5 4 11 1 71 10 3796
2014 Visible minority 27 27 19 5 3 18 3 67 10 648
2014 Non-visible minority 23 33 19 5 3 15 1 67 10 3948
2011 Visible minority 29 36 16 5 4 11 0 72 10 603
2011 Non-visible minority 25 39 19 6 3 7 0 69 11 3746
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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 Visible minority 9 91 703
2018 Non-visible minority 4 96 3633

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 65
2018 Non-visible minority 35 163

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 83 65
2018 Non-visible minority 83 163

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 Visible minority 0 65
2018 Non-visible minority 0 163

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 50 65
2018 Non-visible minority 5 164

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 34 65
2018 Non-visible minority 14 164

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 21 65
2018 Non-visible minority 30 164

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 18 65
2018 Non-visible minority 31 164

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 11 65
2018 Non-visible minority 20 164

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 Visible minority 0 65
2018 Non-visible minority 0 164

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 11 65
2018 Non-visible minority 23 164

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 Visible minority 27 65
2018 Non-visible minority 35 164

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 Visible minority 13 65
2018 Non-visible minority 19 164

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 Visible minority 18 65
2018 Non-visible minority 16 164

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 8 65
2018 Non-visible minority 4 164

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 53 65
2018 Non-visible minority 46 164

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 Visible minority 24 63
2018 Non-visible minority 20 157

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 Visible minority 12 63
2018 Non-visible minority 8 157

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 Visible minority 11 63
2018 Non-visible minority 10 157

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 Visible minority 10 63
2018 Non-visible minority 11 157

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 Visible minority 30 63
2018 Non-visible minority 25 157

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 Visible minority 10 63
2018 Non-visible minority 11 157

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 Visible minority 33 63
2018 Non-visible minority 46 157

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 Visible minority 59 63
2018 Non-visible minority 66 157

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 12 63
2018 Non-visible minority 10 157

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 Visible minority 18 16 24 4 3 28 7 53 11 708
2018 Non-visible minority 15 16 21 2 2 37 7 55 8 3627
2017 Visible minority 17 16 19 3 3 32 10 57 11 732
2017 Non-visible minority 14 15 18 2 2 39 9 57 8 3793
2014 Visible minority 15 15 19 3 2 36 10 55 10 648
2014 Non-visible minority 13 15 18 2 2 42 8 56 8 3951

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 Visible minority 29 29 20 5 3 13 1 68 9 702
2018 Non-visible minority 29 35 18 3 2 12 1 73 6 3628
2017 Visible minority 28 30 18 4 2 15 3 71 8 731
2017 Non-visible minority 28 34 17 3 2 14 2 74 5 3796
2014 Visible minority 29 24 19 5 2 19 2 67 9 649
2014 Non-visible minority 25 32 16 3 2 20 2 73 6 3949
2011 Visible minority 29 35 16 4 3 13 0 74 8 608
2011 Non-visible minority 29 40 15 4 2 10 0 77 6 3755
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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 Visible minority 20 28 19 12 18 1 2 49 31 708
2018 Non-visible minority 15 25 24 16 20 0 1 40 36 3635
2017 Visible minority 20 26 18 14 17 1 3 48 33 729
2017 Non-visible minority 14 23 21 17 23 0 1 38 41 3798

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 Visible minority 15 30 27 16 11 0 1 45 28 707
2018 Non-visible minority 12 26 31 19 11 0 0 38 31 3622
2017 Visible minority 18 29 27 14 9 0 2 49 24 729
2017 Non-visible minority 13 28 30 17 12 0 1 41 29 3795

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 Visible minority 22 31 22 13 9 1 2 55 23 706
2018 Non-visible minority 18 33 26 14 8 0 1 51 22 3616
2017 Visible minority 28 31 19 11 8 0 3 61 19 730
2017 Non-visible minority 21 33 23 13 8 0 1 54 22 3793

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 Visible minority 18 23 25 16 15 1 2 43 32 704
2018 Non-visible minority 14 24 27 19 15 0 1 38 35 3614
2017 Visible minority 21 24 22 15 13 1 4 47 29 734
2017 Non-visible minority 15 23 25 19 16 1 1 39 36 3797

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 Visible minority 40 25 14 9 5 1 6 70 15 703
2018 Non-visible minority 38 29 16 8 5 0 4 70 14 3625
2017 Visible minority 37 28 13 6 4 1 12 74 11 732
2017 Non-visible minority 37 30 15 7 4 1 7 72 12 3794

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 Visible minority 27 29 21 12 10 1 1 56 22 707
2018 Non-visible minority 24 30 24 12 9 0 0 55 21 3633
2017 Visible minority 27 34 20 9 8 0 2 62 17 726
2017 Non-visible minority 25 33 23 12 7 0 0 58 19 3789

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 Visible minority 24 34 23 9 7 1 1 60 16 704
2018 Non-visible minority 21 36 26 10 5 0 1 58 15 3613
2017 Visible minority 24 32 23 10 7 1 3 58 18 724
2017 Non-visible minority 25 33 24 11 5 0 1 59 16 3786

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 Visible minority 20 36 22 13 8 1 1 57 21 704
2018 Non-visible minority 18 35 26 14 7 1 0 53 21 3612
2017 Visible minority 23 32 24 12 6 1 3 57 18 726
2017 Non-visible minority 20 34 24 13 7 0 1 56 20 3787

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 Visible minority 25 30 23 12 9 0 1 56 21 703
2018 Non-visible minority 23 34 24 13 6 0 1 57 19 3616
2017 Visible minority 23 33 21 11 8 1 3 59 19 728
2017 Non-visible minority 26 33 22 12 6 0 1 60 18 3791

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 Visible minority 26 35 21 9 7 1 1 62 16 697
2018 Non-visible minority 25 33 25 11 6 0 0 59 16 3601
2017 Visible minority 28 35 19 8 5 1 3 67 14 726
2017 Non-visible minority 26 35 22 10 5 1 1 62 16 3788

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 Visible minority 50 26 12 5 3 1 2 78 9 704
2018 Non-visible minority 51 28 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 3602
2017 Visible minority 54 25 11 4 3 1 3 82 6 730
2017 Non-visible minority 56 25 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 3796

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 Visible minority 64 17 7 3 3 1 6 87 6 701
2018 Non-visible minority 72 15 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 3611

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 Visible minority 66 14 6 3 6 1 3 84 10 700
2018 Non-visible minority 75 12 4 2 3 1 3 90 5 3612
2017 Visible minority 66 14 6 5 3 1 5 84 9 731
2017 Non-visible minority 77 11 4 2 2 0 3 91 5 3798

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 Visible minority 56 26 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 705
2018 Non-visible minority 55 28 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 3636
2017 Visible minority 53 28 9 4 2 1 3 84 7 731
2017 Non-visible minority 56 28 9 3 2 0 2 86 4 3789

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 Visible minority 56 19 12 5 7 0 1 76 12 704
2018 Non-visible minority 54 23 12 5 5 0 1 78 10 3628
2017 Visible minority 53 20 9 8 6 1 3 76 14 731
2017 Non-visible minority 59 21 9 5 4 0 2 82 9 3794

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 Visible minority 56 13 6 3 1 1 19 87 6 705
2018 Non-visible minority 53 14 6 2 1 0 24 88 4 3618
2017 Visible minority 59 11 4 3 1 1 22 90 5 730
2017 Non-visible minority 55 14 5 2 1 0 23 90 4 3787

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 Visible minority 66 18 7 2 1 0 7 90 3 700
2018 Non-visible minority 66 21 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 3616
2017 Visible minority 65 18 4 2 1 1 9 92 3 730
2017 Non-visible minority 68 18 5 2 1 0 6 92 3 3772

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 Visible minority 61 17 8 4 6 1 3 81 10 703
2018 Non-visible minority 71 15 5 3 3 0 3 88 6 3631
2017 Visible minority 56 20 6 5 6 1 6 81 12 731
2017 Non-visible minority 68 15 6 3 3 0 3 87 7 3797

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 Visible minority 46 27 17 5 2 1 3 76 7 705
2018 Non-visible minority 45 31 16 4 2 0 2 77 6 3630
2017 Visible minority 47 30 12 5 2 0 3 79 8 729
2017 Non-visible minority 49 31 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 3792

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 Visible minority 14 34 35 12 5 0 0 48 18 707
2018 Non-visible minority 10 33 38 15 4 0 0 43 19 3630
2017 Visible minority 12 32 38 12 6 1 0 44 18 734
2017 Non-visible minority 8 32 40 14 5 0 0 41 19 3796

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 Visible minority 8 18 40 24 10 0 0 34 26 706
2018 Non-visible minority 8 21 39 24 9 0 0 33 28 3606
2017 Visible minority 6 16 43 25 8 0 1 33 23 731
2017 Non-visible minority 6 20 40 24 10 0 0 33 26 3794

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 Visible minority 34 41 12 6 2 4 1 79 8 710
2018 Non-visible minority 31 45 14 5 2 2 0 78 8 3631
2017 Visible minority 25 41 16 7 4 6 0 71 12 734
2017 Non-visible minority 21 45 17 9 4 4 0 68 13 3797

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 Visible minority 29 36 17 9 5 3 0 68 15 710
2018 Non-visible minority 24 39 18 12 5 1 0 64 18 3630
2017 Visible minority 23 40 16 10 6 3 1 66 17 733
2017 Non-visible minority 18 41 17 14 7 2 0 61 22 3796
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 26 25 20 11 15 3 1 27 73 710
2018 Non-visible minority 20 27 24 14 12 2 1 21 79 3634
2017 Visible minority 22 24 21 12 14 5 1 23 77 733
2017 Non-visible minority 22 24 22 13 15 4 1 23 77 3801

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 Visible minority 21 493
2018 Non-visible minority 18 2783
2017 Visible minority 21 521
2017 Non-visible minority 19 2785

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 Visible minority 40 493
2018 Non-visible minority 37 2783
2017 Visible minority 41 521
2017 Non-visible minority 38 2785

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 Visible minority 23 493
2018 Non-visible minority 27 2783
2017 Visible minority 15 521
2017 Non-visible minority 18 2785

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 Visible minority 35 493
2018 Non-visible minority 45 2783
2017 Visible minority 40 521
2017 Non-visible minority 53 2785

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 Visible minority 7 493
2018 Non-visible minority 8 2783
2017 Visible minority 7 521
2017 Non-visible minority 9 2785

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 Visible minority 32 493
2018 Non-visible minority 40 2783

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 36 493
2018 Non-visible minority 35 2783
2017 Visible minority 41 521
2017 Non-visible minority 41 2785

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 Visible minority 5 45 18 11 4 18 470
2018 Non-visible minority 3 35 21 13 5 23 2714
2017 Visible minority 7 51 17 9 4 12 506
2017 Non-visible minority 4 39 22 11 5 19 2741

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 33 67 488
2018 Non-visible minority 28 72 2768

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 Visible minority 12 21 20 19 23 1 4 35 45 490
2018 Non-visible minority 8 21 17 23 24 2 5 31 50 2779
2017 Visible minority 12 25 16 18 19 3 8 41 41 527
2017 Non-visible minority 8 20 16 21 27 2 7 30 53 2799

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 Visible minority 5 11 19 20 40 2 3 17 63 490
2018 Non-visible minority 2 9 14 21 47 2 4 12 72 2779
2017 Visible minority 3 10 16 20 42 4 6 14 68 526
2017 Non-visible minority 1 6 10 17 57 2 7 8 81 2799

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 Visible minority 39 20 11 8 9 2 11 68 19 707
2018 Non-visible minority 39 19 14 9 10 1 9 64 21 3627
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