2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Environment and Climate Change Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 46 8 18 6 0 2 68 24 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 48 10 11 3 0 1 76 14 4244
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 46 18 9 10 0 0 64 18 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 42 11 12 4 0 0 72 16 4413

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 38 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 4237
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 45 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 39 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 4410

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 46 42 6 6 1 0 0 88 6 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 42 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 4209
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 45 3 4 4 0 0 90 7 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 37 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 4404

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 36 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 35 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4234
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 31 10 11 4 1 0 75 15 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 34 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 4406

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 36 11 6 8 1 0 75 14 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 45 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 4222
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 46 11 7 7 0 0 76 13 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 46 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 4413

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 32 18 15 7 0 0 60 21 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 16 11 6 0 0 66 17 4231
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 34 22 15 9 0 1 54 24 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 38 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 4408

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 42 11 14 9 0 0 65 24 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 45 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 4235
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 37 13 15 8 0 0 63 23 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 43 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 4409

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 43 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 42 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 4239
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 45 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 4405

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 38 12 6 9 0 0 73 15 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 42 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 4234
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 43 19 7 9 1 0 66 16 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 40 14 10 6 0 0 71 16 4403

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 131
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 4 4214
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 35 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 37 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 4400

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 44 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 42 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 4224
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 42 14 12 6 0 0 68 19 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 44 11 9 4 0 0 75 14 4397

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 32 16 8 10 0 0 67 17 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 37 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 4214
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 41 16 12 7 0 0 66 18 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 37 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 4400

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 31 20 9 8 0 0 62 18 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 38 16 11 5 0 1 68 16 4219
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 46 16 10 7 1 0 67 18 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 38 16 10 5 0 1 69 15 4398

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 35 11 2 7 0 0 80 9 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 4235
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 41 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 136
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 42 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 4401

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 29 17 9 9 0 1 64 18 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 34 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 4243
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 37 17 9 8 1 0 66 17 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 37 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 4414

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 24 42 19 6 1 0 24 33 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 25 38 20 7 1 1 27 34 4243
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 23 40 19 7 1 0 26 34 136
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 22 39 19 8 1 2 27 32 4389

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 22 29 21 10 4 0 32 38 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 19 31 26 12 2 1 39 28 4223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 21 23 27 12 3 0 40 36 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 30 23 13 3 3 39 29 4383

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 27 25 9 4 3 1 14 59 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 28 27 14 6 2 2 21 51 4238
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 21 30 9 7 2 2 17 52 136
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 28 29 12 6 1 3 19 51 4393

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Rarely
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 10 16 37 22 12 3 0 35 26 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 33 27 10 1 1 38 28 4225
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 16 36 27 10 1 1 38 25 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 17 33 24 13 1 3 39 26 4374

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 26 32 14 4 1 1 19 48 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 25 28 17 9 2 2 27 44 4239
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 21 28 15 8 1 1 24 47 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 25 28 15 10 2 4 26 45 4389

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 20 26 28 10 4 2 40 32 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 19 29 24 12 3 2 38 31 4217
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 16 22 26 17 3 3 46 31 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 17 28 22 15 3 5 40 30 4388

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 33 23 9 5 1 1 15 62 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 26 30 13 8 2 1 22 46 4235
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 22 29 10 7 2 1 17 53 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 24 30 12 7 3 4 21 47 4393
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 37 17 5 6 4 3 70 12 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 35 17 9 5 6 4 65 16 4232
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 35 14 12 9 3 2 62 23 136
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 32 14 9 6 6 5 68 17 4411

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 31 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 33 9 9 4 1 0 77 14 4222
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 35 14 5 9 0 0 72 14 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 31 9 8 5 1 0 77 14 4409

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 16 23 23 10 9 15 3 48 24 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 23 19 15 9 18 4 45 31 4227
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 22 21 17 13 15 2 38 37 136
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 22 18 15 9 20 5 44 32 4409

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 32 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 4233
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 30 7 8 4 0 0 80 12 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 4409

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 37 10 2 2 3 0 85 5 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 41 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 4236
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 24 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 38 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 4224
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 48 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 36 10 8 4 1 0 77 12 4411

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 30 11 3 6 2 0 79 10 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 31 10 6 3 2 1 80 9 4218
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 40 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 33 9 6 3 2 0 81 9 4410

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 32 14 5 6 1 0 75 11 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 35 10 8 4 1 0 77 12 4209
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 40 8 11 8 0 0 73 19 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 35 9 7 4 1 0 80 12 4408

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 60 21 9 4 6 0 0 82 10 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 26 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 4213
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 27 11 3 8 1 0 78 11 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 24 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 4409

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 23 14 6 8 0 0 72 14 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 30 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 4221
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 32 9 6 9 0 0 76 15 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 27 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 4401
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 23 32 4 4 1 13 53 10 45
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 33 19 9 5 5 12 61 17 1235
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 42 13 12 4 4 10 66 19 48
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 33 18 10 5 5 10 61 18 1295

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 34 20 9 7 9 0 61 17 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 33 17 8 5 9 0 67 14 4245
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 35 16 11 11 6 0 60 23 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 34 15 8 5 9 0 68 15 4411

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 34 24 13 13 2 0 50 26 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 34 18 14 8 3 0 58 22 4236
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 33 21 13 16 1 0 50 29 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 34 19 13 8 4 0 58 23 4409

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 21 31 20 17 4 0 30 38 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 29 21 19 10 6 0 47 31 4232
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 27 17 21 18 4 1 41 41 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 29 21 17 11 7 0 47 30 4404

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 10 27 21 28 11 3 0 38 40 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 31 19 21 12 3 0 46 34 4240
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 32 17 16 17 2 1 48 34 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 32 19 18 11 5 0 49 31 4402
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 37 26 16 4 1 0 53 21 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 44 20 11 4 2 0 65 15 4246
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 41 22 12 8 1 0 58 20 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 43 18 11 4 2 0 65 16 4400

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 47 10 4 2 3 0 83 6 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 43 12 8 3 2 1 76 12 4234
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 32 13 7 5 3 0 74 13 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 40 11 7 3 2 1 77 11 4398

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 43 16 7 2 1 0 75 9 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 42 19 5 2 2 0 73 8 4222

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 31 13 10 12 9 0 60 25 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 28 19 13 9 9 3 54 25 4237
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 30 12 15 17 8 3 51 35 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 27 16 13 11 11 3 53 28 4401

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 36 19 16 8 1 0 57 24 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 36 19 15 8 2 0 57 24 4234
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 37 18 14 11 1 0 56 26 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 37 15 14 8 3 1 61 23 4404

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 22 17 16 19 0 2 47 36 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 31 16 16 14 2 2 53 31 4243
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 32 15 17 21 3 1 44 40 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 28 15 16 17 3 3 49 35 4402

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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 39 22 9 6 4 0 62 15 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 40 22 10 4 3 0 62 15 4235
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 40 26 10 4 3 0 58 15 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 41 21 11 5 4 1 62 17 4404

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 Has served in the Canadian military 39 37 11 5 2 5 0 80 8 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 37 14 4 2 5 0 79 6 4229
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 35 19 2 3 6 1 74 5 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 37 15 5 2 6 1 77 7 4407

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 43 11 5 2 2 0 82 7 131
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 41 11 5 2 2 0 82 6 4229
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 47 14 5 1 2 0 79 7 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 42 11 5 2 3 0 81 7 4402

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 34 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4229
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 39 12 6 5 0 0 76 11 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4407

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 27 17 11 7 1 0 65 18 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 36 16 7 3 1 0 74 10 4228
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 37 17 8 7 1 0 68 15 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 37 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 4405

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 39 10 13 7 0 0 70 19 131
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 39 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 4216
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 37 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 40 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 4398

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 28 15 10 10 1 0 66 20 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 29 19 10 5 3 1 65 15 4232
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 24 23 13 11 4 0 51 25 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 28 18 9 6 5 1 65 16 4401
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 48 30 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 40 33 4253
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 36 37 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 40 33 4409

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 21 37 7 3 0 29
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 32 26 5 17 6 1211
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 18 37 9 2 8 37
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 26 28 6 19 5 1163
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 87 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 90 4237

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 449

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 66 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 449

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 449

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 449

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 66 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 449

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 449

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 449

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 449

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 449

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 1 449

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 449

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 55 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 449

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 Has served in the Canadian military 69 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 450

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 450

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 450

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 422

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 422

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 422

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 422

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 Has served in the Canadian military 17 18 25 9 5 21 5 48 18 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 17 20 6 4 32 7 51 16 4231
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 17 27 4 8 21 9 45 17 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 17 18 5 5 31 10 53 17 4408

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 30 27 7 3 5 1 61 10 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 36 19 5 3 10 1 71 9 4235
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 32 24 6 5 7 2 62 12 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 35 17 5 3 11 1 71 10 4406
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 10 90 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 95 4239

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 219

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 219

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 220

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 220

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 220

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 220

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 211

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 211

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 211

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 211

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 Has served in the Canadian military 58 11
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 65 211

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 17 26 2 4 24 3 55 9 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 16 21 3 2 36 7 54 8 4235
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 18 25 1 3 27 8 54 6 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 15 18 2 2 38 9 57 9 4402

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 30 20 3 4 9 0 70 8 130
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 35 19 3 2 12 1 72 6 4233
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 32 22 3 2 8 2 70 5 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 33 17 3 2 15 2 74 6 4404
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 12 25 24 16 23 0 0 36 39 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 25 24 15 19 0 1 41 35 4243
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 15 29 16 27 0 0 28 43 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 24 20 16 22 0 2 40 39 4406

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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 20 28 20 18 0 0 34 37 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 27 30 19 11 0 0 39 30 4230
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 29 23 15 14 0 0 48 29 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 28 29 17 11 0 1 42 28 4402

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 31 28 12 9 0 0 51 21 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 33 25 14 8 0 1 52 22 4223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 36 20 13 10 0 1 57 23 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 33 22 13 8 0 2 56 22 4401

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 Has served in the Canadian military 18 20 24 16 22 0 1 38 38 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 24 26 19 15 0 1 39 34 4218
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 26 20 18 19 1 0 42 38 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 23 24 18 15 1 2 41 35 4408

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 32 17 10 7 0 1 66 17 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 28 16 8 5 0 4 70 14 4230
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 27 18 7 7 2 6 66 14 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 30 15 7 4 0 7 72 12 4404

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 25 20 9 13 0 0 58 22 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 30 24 12 9 0 1 55 21 4242
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 33 25 11 9 0 0 55 21 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 23 11 7 0 1 59 18 4394

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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 33 26 11 4 1 0 59 15 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 36 26 10 5 0 1 58 16 4218
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 29 25 9 7 1 0 59 16 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 33 24 11 5 1 2 59 16 4388

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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 39 16 13 10 1 0 61 23 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 35 26 14 7 1 1 53 21 4216
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 33 20 13 12 0 0 54 26 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 34 24 13 6 1 2 56 20 4391

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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 33 17 14 10 0 0 60 23 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 33 24 13 6 0 1 56 19 4218
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 30 24 9 9 1 0 57 19 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 22 12 6 0 1 60 18 4396

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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 35 23 8 12 1 0 57 20 131
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 24 10 6 0 1 59 16 4200
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 32 22 13 6 1 1 58 19 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 35 22 10 5 1 1 63 15 4391

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 Has served in the Canadian military 49 32 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 27 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 4206
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 27 10 6 3 0 2 80 9 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 25 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 4404

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 Has served in the Canadian military 73 18 6 0 1 0 3 93 1 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 15 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 4212

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 Has served in the Canadian military 78 11 3 0 7 0 1 90 8 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 73 12 5 2 3 1 4 89 6 4213
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 73 13 5 3 4 0 1 88 7 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 75 12 4 3 2 1 3 90 5 4406

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 25 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 27 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 4240
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 30 9 2 2 1 1 87 4 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 28 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 4396

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 Has served in the Canadian military 50 28 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 22 12 5 5 0 1 77 10 4230
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 59 21 8 8 4 0 1 80 12 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 20 9 5 4 0 2 81 10 4403

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 Has served in the Canadian military 57 7 6 6 0 0 25 85 8 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 14 6 2 1 0 23 88 4 4223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 16 5 4 1 0 14 88 5 136
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 14 5 2 1 0 23 90 4 4396

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 Has served in the Canadian military 56 27 12 3 1 0 2 84 3 132
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 20 6 2 1 0 5 91 3 4216
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 18 4 5 1 0 4 90 6 136
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 67 18 5 2 1 0 7 92 3 4380

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 Has served in the Canadian military 73 14 7 3 1 1 2 89 4 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 15 6 3 3 0 3 87 7 4232
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 76 16 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 16 6 4 4 1 4 86 8 4406

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 25 28 4 2 0 1 66 6 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 31 16 4 2 0 2 77 6 4234
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 27 14 7 1 0 0 78 8 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 31 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 4398

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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 31 35 17 8 0 0 39 25 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 33 38 14 4 0 0 44 18 4238
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 36 36 14 8 0 0 42 22 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 32 40 13 5 0 0 41 19 4407

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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 22 40 20 11 0 0 30 30 133
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 20 39 24 9 0 0 33 28 4212
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 14 39 23 11 0 0 34 27 137
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 19 41 24 9 0 0 33 26 4401

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 Has served in the Canadian military 30 45 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 44 14 6 2 3 0 78 8 4242
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 34 22 11 8 3 0 58 19 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 44 17 8 4 5 0 69 13 4408

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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 35 15 14 9 2 0 61 24 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 38 18 12 5 2 0 64 17 4241
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 41 16 14 14 0 0 56 28 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 41 17 13 7 2 0 62 21 4405
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 25 26 14 15 1 0 20 80 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 26 23 14 13 2 1 22 78 4245
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 28 22 14 11 6 0 20 80 138
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 24 21 13 15 4 1 23 77 4412

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 3194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 102
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 3220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 3194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 102
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 3220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 3194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 102
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 3220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 47 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 3194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 102
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 3220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 9 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 3194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 102
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 3220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 3194

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 3194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 102
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 3220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 7 34 19 14 1 25 106
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 37 20 12 5 22 3105
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 39 20 6 8 17 101
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 41 21 11 5 18 3162

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 73 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 71 3175

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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 18 19 26 21 0 8 28 51 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 21 18 22 24 2 5 32 49 3187
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 21 18 26 24 2 3 28 53 103
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 21 16 20 26 2 7 32 51 3239

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 Has served in the Canadian military 2 9 17 21 44 1 6 12 69 107
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 10 15 21 46 2 4 13 71 3187
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 3 8 13 24 47 2 3 11 75 103
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 7 10 17 54 3 7 9 79 3237

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 19 13 14 13 0 7 57 28 134
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 19 13 9 9 1 9 65 20 4233
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