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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 48 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 3344
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 43 8 19 5 0 1 67 25 97
2018 Bisexual 25 49 10 13 3 0 0 74 16 81
2018 Other 31 33 11 12 8 4 0 67 22 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 48 12 13 5 0 1 69 18 787

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 41 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 3339
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 38 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 97
2018 Bisexual 27 47 8 15 4 0 0 74 18 81
2018 Other 38 20 22 21 0 0 0 58 21 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 784

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 42 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 3319
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 42 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 95
2018 Bisexual 34 47 5 13 1 0 0 81 14 81
2018 Other 26 42 17 16 0 0 0 68 16 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 43 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 779

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 39 14 9 2 0 1 76 11 96
2018 Bisexual 48 31 12 3 6 0 0 79 9 81
2018 Other 31 35 24 6 4 0 0 66 10 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 37 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 785

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 45 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3330
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 43 15 2 2 0 0 81 4 97
2018 Bisexual 25 46 19 7 4 0 0 71 10 79
2018 Other 19 50 10 10 0 0 11 77 11 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 47 14 8 5 0 0 74 12 781

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 3335
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 30 21 12 4 0 0 63 17 97
2018 Bisexual 37 33 19 7 5 0 0 70 11 80
2018 Other 31 27 13 14 15 0 0 58 29 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 35 22 15 9 1 0 55 24 785

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 45 12 9 3 0 0 75 13 3337
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 42 11 14 3 0 0 72 17 97
2018 Bisexual 21 47 19 7 5 0 0 68 13 81
2018 Other 21 45 20 6 8 0 0 66 14 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 43 15 13 5 0 0 66 19 785

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 42 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 43 5 2 2 0 0 90 4 97
2018 Bisexual 44 43 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 81
2018 Other 32 49 6 7 0 0 6 86 8 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 43 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 783

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 42 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 3335
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 38 17 2 3 0 0 78 5 97
2018 Bisexual 34 37 20 5 3 0 0 72 8 81
2018 Other 31 22 18 4 19 0 6 57 25 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 40 17 13 8 0 0 63 21 784

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 37 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 3316
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 36 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 96
2018 Bisexual 41 36 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 81
2018 Other 12 54 17 6 0 0 11 74 6 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 42 11 3 2 0 0 83 5 783

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 43 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 3329
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 52 8 9 2 0 1 82 11 96
2018 Bisexual 26 40 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 81
2018 Other 19 22 24 29 6 0 0 41 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 40 16 14 7 0 0 63 21 781

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 38 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3324
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 27 11 14 3 0 0 72 17 95
2018 Bisexual 34 37 11 11 6 0 0 71 17 81
2018 Other 13 33 10 16 14 0 13 53 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 36 17 13 6 0 0 65 19 778

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 39 15 10 4 0 1 70 15 3322
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 39 18 9 3 1 0 70 12 97
2018 Bisexual 32 32 19 7 7 1 1 66 14 81
2018 Other 13 28 12 27 6 0 13 48 38 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 35 21 14 7 0 1 58 21 784

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 41 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 36 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 96
2018 Bisexual 28 42 21 7 2 0 0 70 9 81
2018 Other 36 36 17 0 0 0 11 81 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 44 14 6 3 0 0 76 9 781

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 34 18 9 5 0 1 67 14 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 35 18 5 3 1 0 73 9 96
2018 Bisexual 45 32 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 80
2018 Other 31 20 23 16 10 0 0 51 26 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 21 10 8 0 1 61 18 785

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 24 39 20 7 1 1 28 32 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 20 42 24 5 2 1 30 27 97
2018 Bisexual 14 24 32 22 6 0 1 28 39 80
2018 Other 10 48 24 0 12 0 6 13 62 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 29 36 17 4 1 1 22 42 786

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 18 31 26 13 2 1 41 27 3331
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 14 28 35 11 4 1 49 21 97
2018 Bisexual 7 18 29 30 12 3 0 44 26 79
2018 Other 12 15 35 18 6 7 6 28 31 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 24 31 22 8 3 1 30 38 782

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 28 28 15 6 2 1 22 49 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 28 25 19 6 2 1 26 48 97
2018 Bisexual 22 24 32 13 6 0 2 19 48 81
2018 Other 22 34 23 6 7 7 0 15 61 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 29 24 11 4 2 2 16 58 783

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 18 33 28 11 1 1 40 26 3333
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 23 26 29 14 2 1 44 29 97
2018 Bisexual 8 18 23 36 14 1 0 50 26 80
2018 Other 4 28 25 23 13 0 6 39 34 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 20 36 22 7 2 1 30 33 780

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 25 29 18 10 2 2 29 42 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 27 22 20 11 2 3 33 44 97
2018 Bisexual 15 20 25 19 15 4 1 36 38 80
2018 Other 28 34 7 0 13 0 17 16 75 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 27 27 14 5 2 2 20 52 785

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 19 29 25 13 3 2 40 30 3325
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 12 34 33 11 2 1 45 19 95
2018 Bisexual 7 19 31 22 15 4 2 39 28 80
2018 Other 14 21 32 6 13 7 6 22 41 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 19 30 22 9 3 2 32 36 781

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 26 31 14 8 2 1 23 45 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 29 31 20 5 4 1 27 41 97
2018 Bisexual 18 14 37 18 12 0 1 30 32 80
2018 Other 17 45 17 0 13 7 0 15 67 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 26 11 6 2 1 18 55 785
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 34 16 8 5 6 4 67 15 3332
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 40 15 7 4 5 6 71 12 96
2018 Bisexual 22 36 16 9 2 12 2 68 13 81
2018 Other 12 16 15 28 6 18 6 36 44 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 36 20 10 8 7 4 57 20 788

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 33 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 3326
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 30 10 7 2 1 0 79 10 96
2018 Bisexual 42 30 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 80
2018 Other 39 12 4 30 6 10 0 56 39 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 34 12 13 6 1 0 69 19 785

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 24 19 14 9 18 4 47 29 3328
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 19 19 16 10 22 4 40 34 95
2018 Bisexual 14 12 21 17 9 24 3 36 36 80
2018 Other 6 0 18 41 6 29 0 8 66 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 22 22 17 10 17 3 38 35 787

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 36 5 5 1 0 0 90 5 95
2018 Bisexual 47 35 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 81
2018 Other 41 20 12 13 0 4 11 71 15 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 788

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 41 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 38 7 3 1 1 0 89 3 96
2018 Bisexual 31 44 19 3 0 1 1 77 3 81
2018 Other 35 51 4 0 6 4 0 90 6 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 40 14 6 3 1 0 76 9 789
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 37 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 3331
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 28 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 96
2018 Bisexual 39 33 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 80
2018 Other 21 32 16 21 4 7 0 56 27 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 38 15 10 5 1 0 69 16 784

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 30 10 5 3 2 1 82 8 3327
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 24 11 4 5 1 0 80 9 95
2018 Bisexual 47 33 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 80
2018 Other 35 19 9 33 0 4 0 56 35 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 32 12 8 4 2 1 75 12 783

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 34 9 7 4 1 0 79 11 3317
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 35 10 6 6 0 1 78 12 96
2018 Bisexual 44 29 14 6 6 0 1 74 12 80
2018 Other 35 11 12 42 0 0 0 45 42 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 36 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 782

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 25 7 3 3 1 0 86 7 3324
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 28 7 1 3 4 0 89 4 96
2018 Bisexual 59 25 7 7 1 0 0 84 9 79
2018 Other 53 16 19 11 0 0 0 69 11 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 28 11 5 5 2 0 78 10 781

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 29 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 3332
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 23 12 7 6 0 0 74 14 96
2018 Bisexual 48 26 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 78
2018 Other 35 23 11 25 6 0 0 58 32 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 32 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 782
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 34 18 8 4 5 12 64 14 969
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 15 37 3 4 8 0 51 8 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 27 22 11 9 4 12 50 23 256

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 34 16 8 4 9 0 70 13 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 35 14 2 6 11 0 75 9 97
2018 Bisexual 34 36 7 13 2 8 0 76 16 81
2018 Other 18 11 23 4 19 25 0 38 31 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 32 21 11 6 12 0 56 19 786

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 35 18 13 7 3 0 61 20 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 36 16 6 10 3 0 68 16 97
2018 Bisexual 35 27 14 14 8 1 1 63 23 81
2018 Other 12 23 29 6 23 7 0 38 31 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 30 22 20 11 4 0 46 32 785

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 31 22 18 9 5 0 49 28 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 28 18 15 9 11 0 53 27 97
2018 Bisexual 24 18 18 21 11 9 0 46 35 81
2018 Other 12 11 12 12 29 25 0 30 54 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 24 23 23 16 6 0 34 41 782

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 33 19 20 10 3 0 49 31 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 30 22 17 10 8 0 46 30 97
2018 Bisexual 18 30 15 15 15 7 0 52 33 81
2018 Other 6 6 17 22 29 20 0 15 64 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 25 20 25 17 4 0 34 44 784
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 45 19 10 3 1 0 67 14 3350
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 45 24 9 4 3 0 61 14 97
2018 Bisexual 25 44 16 12 1 2 0 70 13 79
2018 Other 31 17 10 8 17 17 0 58 30 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 37 24 15 7 2 0 52 23 785

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 43 12 7 3 2 1 77 10 3337
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 42 13 1 3 4 0 82 4 96
2018 Bisexual 32 35 11 11 1 5 4 74 14 79
2018 Other 14 36 22 11 7 10 0 56 20 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 44 13 9 5 3 2 71 16 786

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 42 17 4 2 1 0 76 7 3336
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 38 18 5 1 5 0 75 6 95
2018 Bisexual 26 41 20 7 3 3 0 69 11 77
2018 Other 13 26 21 22 0 18 0 47 27 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 41 23 8 3 2 0 64 12 781

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 30 19 12 8 9 2 56 23 3342
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 27 20 12 4 14 0 58 19 97
2018 Bisexual 30 22 13 14 5 13 3 61 23 78
2018 Other 12 24 21 26 4 13 0 41 34 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 20 15 15 9 3 43 34 784

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 37 19 14 7 2 0 60 21 3339
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 33 20 15 6 1 1 58 22 97
2018 Bisexual 24 36 14 10 11 5 1 63 22 79
2018 Other 13 12 16 25 15 20 0 31 49 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 33 19 19 12 2 1 48 32 785

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 32 16 15 13 2 2 55 28 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 30 19 15 12 1 2 53 28 97
2018 Bisexual 25 29 14 12 14 3 5 57 28 79
2018 Other 6 12 10 25 41 6 0 19 71 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 26 17 18 21 3 2 41 41 786

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 42 21 9 4 3 0 65 13 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 35 25 8 5 2 1 61 13 97
2018 Bisexual 24 31 24 12 6 2 1 57 18 79
2018 Other 6 31 20 25 11 7 0 40 38 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 35 25 15 6 5 0 52 22 784

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 37 14 3 1 5 0 81 5 3335
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 34 12 5 2 6 0 81 7 97
2018 Bisexual 44 31 9 9 0 7 0 81 10 79
2018 Other 12 11 24 13 11 29 0 33 34 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 38 18 6 3 7 0 71 9 782

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 41 10 4 1 2 0 84 6 3330
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 33 7 4 2 5 0 87 5 97
2018 Bisexual 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 80
2018 Other 12 38 35 10 0 6 0 53 11 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 42 16 8 2 3 0 73 11 784

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 38 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 31 9 3 2 1 0 87 4 96
2018 Bisexual 56 29 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 80
2018 Other 36 24 18 0 15 7 0 64 16 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 44 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 782

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 36 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 3335
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 36 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 97
2018 Bisexual 36 35 12 16 1 0 0 71 17 79
2018 Other 18 29 42 0 11 0 0 47 11 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 32 26 10 5 1 0 58 15 782

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 40 13 7 3 0 0 78 10 3324
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 39 16 6 2 1 0 76 8 97
2018 Bisexual 38 35 12 13 2 0 0 73 15 80
2018 Other 31 35 12 6 15 0 0 67 21 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 36 25 11 5 1 0 59 16 778

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 30 17 9 5 2 1 68 14 3339
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 33 18 11 3 1 2 66 15 97
2018 Bisexual 31 25 17 17 3 7 0 60 22 80
2018 Other 19 23 16 0 23 19 0 52 28 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 25 24 13 8 5 1 52 23 780
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 43 32 3352
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 33 27 96
2018 Bisexual 40 23 37 81
2018 Other 23 34 43 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 33 36 788

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 33 26 4 17 5 895
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 40 17 2 22 5 39
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 28 28 5 13 12 249
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 3339
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 93 97
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 786

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 329
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 106

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 63 329
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 106

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 329
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 106

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 106

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 329
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 106

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 329
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 106

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 329
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 106

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 106

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 106

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 106

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 106

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 106

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 106

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 106

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 1 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 106

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 106

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 106

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 106

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 106

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 328
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 106

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 105

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 105

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 105

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 105

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 105

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 105

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 105

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 105

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 330
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 105

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 304

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 101

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 101

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 101

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 101

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 101

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 101

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 101

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 101

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 101

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 101

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 101

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 304

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 101

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 304

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 304
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 101

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 17 20 5 4 32 7 53 15 3333
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 16 14 9 1 36 7 59 17 97
2018 Bisexual 16 9 15 4 8 40 7 48 24 81
2018 Other 0 20 25 0 0 55 0 45 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 18 23 8 6 31 7 41 22 786

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 36 18 4 3 9 1 72 8 3337
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 39 16 5 1 11 0 75 7 97
2018 Bisexual 25 33 17 1 10 15 0 68 13 81
2018 Other 6 32 19 0 4 38 0 62 7 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 34 23 7 4 12 1 61 12 786
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 3338
2018 Bisexual 6 94 81
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 93 786

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 161
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 57

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 82 161
2018 Prefer not to answer 87 57

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 Heterosexual 0 161
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 161

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 161

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 57

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 57

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 57

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 162

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 57

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 57

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 57

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 57

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 57

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

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 57

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 57

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 57

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 162

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 57

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 162

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 57

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 162
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 57

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 57

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 152

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 57

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 152

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 152

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 57

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 57

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 57

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 57

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 64 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 57

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 152
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 16 21 2 2 36 7 57 7 3336
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 14 13 1 3 42 6 68 7 97
2018 Bisexual 15 17 13 3 2 41 8 62 11 81
2018 Other 8 18 25 11 0 38 0 42 18 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 15 26 4 3 34 8 43 12 785

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 34 18 3 2 11 1 74 5 3330
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 38 12 2 2 13 0 82 4 97
2018 Bisexual 24 39 13 2 2 19 0 78 6 81
2018 Other 13 6 36 0 4 41 0 32 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 33 23 5 3 15 2 63 9 786
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 26 24 14 18 0 1 43 32 3346
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 23 24 19 21 0 3 33 42 97
2018 Bisexual 13 12 24 17 33 0 1 25 50 81
2018 Other 22 12 12 16 33 0 6 36 52 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 23 23 19 23 0 0 35 42 784

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 27 30 18 11 0 0 40 29 3337
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 31 29 12 14 0 1 45 26 97
2018 Bisexual 24 28 19 16 13 0 0 52 30 80
2018 Other 18 35 6 23 18 0 0 53 41 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 23 32 22 13 0 0 32 35 782

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 33 25 13 8 0 1 53 21 3334
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 36 23 10 9 0 0 57 20 96
2018 Bisexual 34 29 14 16 8 0 0 63 24 80
2018 Other 24 38 11 12 10 0 6 66 23 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 31 28 15 11 0 1 45 27 779

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 24 27 19 13 0 1 40 32 3327
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 27 22 21 15 0 0 43 35 97
2018 Bisexual 25 24 19 16 15 0 0 50 31 80
2018 Other 23 13 24 10 30 0 0 36 40 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 24 20 21 0 2 33 42 781

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 29 15 8 4 0 4 71 13 3340
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 24 18 11 3 0 5 66 15 96
2018 Bisexual 43 21 17 11 5 0 3 66 16 79
2018 Other 44 43 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 27 17 10 7 1 5 63 18 779

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 30 23 12 8 0 0 56 20 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 39 25 10 5 0 0 60 15 97
2018 Bisexual 26 28 20 16 10 0 0 54 26 81
2018 Other 24 20 16 34 0 0 6 47 36 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 25 13 12 0 1 49 26 785

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 37 25 9 5 0 1 61 14 3325
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 32 30 13 3 0 3 53 16 97
2018 Bisexual 24 23 31 17 6 0 0 46 23 80
2018 Other 28 12 38 16 6 0 0 40 22 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32 29 13 8 0 1 49 22 782

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 36 26 12 6 1 1 56 18 3327
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 37 14 19 5 0 1 62 24 95
2018 Bisexual 24 26 21 21 8 0 0 50 29 81
2018 Other 19 20 25 27 9 0 0 39 36 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 32 26 18 10 1 1 45 28 781

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 35 23 11 6 0 1 59 17 3327
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 25 27 11 7 0 1 55 18 97
2018 Bisexual 20 25 24 22 9 0 0 45 31 81
2018 Other 12 19 15 41 6 0 6 33 50 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 28 16 9 0 1 47 25 782

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 34 24 10 5 0 0 61 15 3311
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 33 18 13 5 0 2 63 19 96
2018 Bisexual 27 36 21 10 7 0 0 63 17 81
2018 Other 51 15 12 10 6 0 6 69 17 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 31 28 13 8 0 1 51 21 778

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 27 12 4 2 0 1 81 6 3319
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 19 13 6 9 0 2 71 15 96
2018 Bisexual 46 29 8 12 4 0 1 76 16 80
2018 Other 45 32 13 0 4 0 6 82 5 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 29 14 8 5 0 2 72 13 778

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 72 15 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 3323
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 15 6 2 2 0 9 89 5 97
2018 Bisexual 70 13 7 4 2 1 3 87 6 81
2018 Other 76 8 0 10 0 0 6 89 11 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 19 6 2 2 1 6 89 4 778

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 76 11 4 2 3 1 3 90 5 3323
2018 Gay or lesbian 76 10 3 1 2 1 8 94 3 97
2018 Bisexual 74 9 8 5 1 1 3 86 6 80
2018 Other 71 12 0 11 0 0 6 88 12 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 16 7 3 5 1 4 85 8 780

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 27 10 4 2 0 1 85 6 3342
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 22 13 5 4 0 2 78 9 97
2018 Bisexual 54 27 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 81
2018 Other 48 23 13 6 10 0 0 71 16 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 30 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 786

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 22 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 3335
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 22 10 1 5 0 2 84 6 97
2018 Bisexual 50 24 14 9 2 0 0 74 12 81
2018 Other 33 26 14 21 6 0 0 59 27 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 24 16 8 6 0 2 70 14 784

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 14 6 2 1 0 22 89 4 3329
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 13 5 1 1 0 28 90 3 96
2018 Bisexual 57 5 5 3 0 0 30 89 5 81
2018 Other 36 6 8 4 4 0 41 72 14 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 14 7 3 1 0 25 84 6 782

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 68 20 6 1 1 0 4 91 2 3322
2018 Gay or lesbian 71 17 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 95
2018 Bisexual 65 19 9 2 0 0 5 88 2 80
2018 Other 50 6 21 4 0 0 19 69 5 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 22 9 3 1 0 6 86 4 785

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 71 15 5 3 3 0 2 88 6 3338
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 13 1 3 6 0 2 90 9 97
2018 Bisexual 65 13 8 5 5 0 4 82 10 80
2018 Other 56 5 19 0 14 0 6 65 15 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 18 7 5 4 0 4 84 8 784

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 30 16 4 2 0 1 77 6 3337
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 36 16 0 1 0 1 83 1 96
2018 Bisexual 25 29 30 6 7 0 3 55 14 81
2018 Other 33 23 30 0 8 0 6 60 9 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 32 15 4 3 0 3 78 7 787

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 34 37 13 4 0 0 46 17 3341
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 36 37 14 4 0 0 45 18 96
2018 Bisexual 9 35 37 15 3 0 0 45 19 81
2018 Other 12 24 29 24 11 0 0 36 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 28 40 19 6 0 0 34 25 785

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 19 39 25 10 0 0 35 26 3319
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 19 42 27 5 0 0 32 26 97
2018 Bisexual 10 21 38 26 5 0 0 31 31 81
2018 Other 22 25 22 23 7 0 0 30 47 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 23 41 18 5 0 0 23 36 784

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 45 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 39 22 4 2 2 0 72 6 97
2018 Bisexual 20 56 12 7 2 3 0 79 9 81
2018 Other 6 37 36 0 4 17 0 51 5 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 45 18 8 3 4 0 70 11 786

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 39 17 10 5 1 0 67 15 3343
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 43 15 16 2 2 0 66 18 97
2018 Bisexual 25 42 10 12 10 0 0 68 22 80
2018 Other 0 37 30 11 12 11 0 42 25 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 36 21 17 8 3 0 52 26 787
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Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 27 23 13 12 2 1 23 77 3349
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 21 31 17 12 5 1 14 86 96
2018 Bisexual 18 18 25 22 12 3 1 19 81 81
2018 Other 28 4 26 18 12 13 0 32 68 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 26 23 16 15 2 1 18 82 785

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 2477
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 78
2018 Bisexual 25 63
2018 Other 20 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 626

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 2477
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 78
2018 Bisexual 46 63
2018 Other 42 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 626

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 2477
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 78
2018 Bisexual 34 63
2018 Other 10 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 626

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 2477
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 78
2018 Bisexual 36 63
2018 Other 37 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 626

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 2477
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 78
2018 Bisexual 0 63
2018 Other 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 626

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 2477
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 78
2018 Bisexual 39 63
2018 Other 53 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 626

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 2477
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 78
2018 Bisexual 43 63
2018 Other 66 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 626

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 38 21 13 5 20 2418
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 37 26 15 4 15 75
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 32 18 11 5 31 602

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 2465
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 68 77
2018 Bisexual 23 77 63
2018 Other 7 93 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 619

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 21 18 22 22 2 5 32 48 2473
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 26 8 25 24 0 5 40 51 76
2018 Bisexual 10 23 11 26 18 0 11 38 50 63
2018 Other 0 30 7 36 27 0 0 30 63 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 18 17 22 31 1 5 26 56 625

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 10 16 21 44 2 4 14 69 2474
2018 Gay or lesbian 3 13 7 22 43 6 5 18 73 76
2018 Bisexual 1 8 7 31 44 3 6 10 82 63
2018 Other 0 0 17 20 63 0 0 0 83 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 1 8 15 19 52 1 4 9 75 624

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 19 13 9 8 1 9 67 19 3339
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 13 12 6 8 2 8 71 16 95
2018 Bisexual 26 22 14 14 12 0 12 54 30 81
2018 Other 42 12 6 21 8 6 5 61 32 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 19 14 10 14 1 10 57 27 785
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