2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Indigenous Services Canada by Question 82. What is your first official language?

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 First official language - English 21 42 10 17 9 0 1 64 26 2226
2018 First official language - French 26 44 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 441

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 First official language - English 42 37 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 2218
2018 First official language - French 34 43 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 442

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 First official language - English 46 37 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 2208
2018 First official language - French 44 35 8 9 4 0 0 79 12 440

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 First official language - English 37 34 11 11 6 0 0 71 18 2224
2018 First official language - French 39 35 11 9 4 1 1 75 13 443

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 First official language - English 34 42 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 2214
2018 First official language - French 30 40 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 440

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 First official language - English 26 32 16 14 12 1 0 59 26 2222
2018 First official language - French 25 38 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 443

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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 First official language - English 26 42 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 2219
2018 First official language - French 25 42 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 441

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 43 39 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 2219
2018 First official language - French 34 47 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 442

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 First official language - English 27 38 12 14 10 0 0 65 23 2212
2018 First official language - French 26 39 18 9 8 0 0 66 16 438

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 First official language - English 53 33 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 2203
2018 First official language - French 43 39 12 6 1 0 0 82 6 439

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 40 12 12 9 0 0 68 20 2213
2018 First official language - French 28 40 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 437

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 First official language - English 33 34 15 11 7 0 0 66 18 2213
2018 First official language - French 32 40 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 441

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 35 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 2211
2018 First official language - French 25 43 16 8 8 0 1 68 16 439

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 40 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2220
2018 First official language - French 35 41 14 7 3 0 0 75 10 440

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 First official language - English 30 31 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 2224
2018 First official language - French 38 33 16 6 5 1 1 72 12 443

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 First official language - English 13 26 37 14 7 1 1 22 39 2227
2018 First official language - French 12 30 36 15 6 1 1 21 42 440

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
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 16 24 28 20 10 2 1 30 41 2220
2018 First official language - French 15 33 29 14 8 0 1 22 49 442

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 21 26 26 16 8 1 2 25 48 2215
2018 First official language - French 26 26 31 10 4 2 2 14 53 442

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 9 17 33 25 13 1 2 39 27 2214
2018 First official language - French 12 21 36 21 8 1 1 29 34 439

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
(%)
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 First official language - English 21 24 26 17 9 2 1 27 46 2219
2018 First official language - French 18 22 29 17 10 1 3 28 42 440

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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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 First official language - English 18 22 27 18 10 2 3 29 42 2216
2018 First official language - French 22 33 26 9 7 2 2 17 56 441

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 First official language - English 21 24 30 15 6 2 2 22 47 2227
2018 First official language - French 18 32 30 12 4 3 1 16 52 440
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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 First official language - English 21 29 19 13 11 4 2 54 25 2216
2018 First official language - French 21 35 19 11 7 4 3 60 20 441

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 First official language - English 38 29 10 12 10 1 0 68 22 2209
2018 First official language - French 42 35 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 441

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 First official language - English 12 22 20 16 16 11 3 39 37 2212
2018 First official language - French 10 24 23 15 12 12 5 40 32 442

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

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 First official language - English 39 37 9 10 5 0 0 76 14 2213
2018 First official language - French 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 37 38 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 2211
2018 First official language - French 33 46 14 4 2 1 0 80 6 441
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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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 32 12 10 7 1 0 71 17 2206
2018 First official language - French 33 40 13 8 6 1 0 74 13 441

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 45 28 11 9 6 2 0 74 14 2200
2018 First official language - French 42 33 13 4 4 2 1 77 9 440

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
(%)
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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 First official language - English 42 28 11 10 7 1 0 71 18 2197
2018 First official language - French 40 38 11 8 4 0 0 78 12 439

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 23 11 5 6 1 0 78 11 2200
2018 First official language - French 55 27 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 440

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 26 11 8 7 1 0 74 15 2201
2018 First official language - French 47 30 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 439
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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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 23 33 16 12 10 2 5 60 23 560
2018 First official language - French 22 30 25 15 3 1 4 55 19 122

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 28 30 16 11 10 5 1 61 22 2223
2018 First official language - French 21 36 24 8 6 5 0 60 14 444

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 First official language - English 26 30 15 13 12 2 1 58 26 2225
2018 First official language - French 19 33 26 12 8 2 0 53 20 444

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 28 19 17 14 5 0 48 32 2220
2018 First official language - French 13 28 28 14 9 7 0 45 25 443

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 First official language - English 16 29 15 19 18 3 0 46 38 2226
2018 First official language - French 14 32 25 17 10 2 0 47 27 442
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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 First official language - English 21 41 17 14 7 1 0 62 20 2214
2018 First official language - French 19 46 18 12 4 1 0 66 16 437

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 First official language - English 27 35 14 13 8 2 1 64 22 2221
2018 First official language - French 21 42 16 12 6 2 1 65 18 441

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 First official language - English 23 37 20 11 7 2 0 62 18 2213
2018 First official language - French 21 41 22 10 5 1 0 63 15 440

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 First official language - English 16 23 19 16 17 8 2 43 37 2221
2018 First official language - French 13 24 23 13 12 13 2 44 29 440

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 First official language - English 20 29 17 16 14 3 0 51 31 2221
2018 First official language - French 16 41 21 11 9 3 0 59 20 441

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 First official language - English 19 24 16 17 20 3 1 45 38 2222
2018 First official language - French 15 27 17 16 20 3 3 44 38 442

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 First official language - English 20 35 21 13 8 3 0 57 22 2229
2018 First official language - French 16 41 25 8 5 4 0 60 14 441

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 First official language - English 37 36 14 6 4 2 1 75 11 2216
2018 First official language - French 34 43 15 3 3 1 0 78 6 443

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 First official language - English 35 39 13 7 4 1 0 74 12 2214
2018 First official language - French 33 48 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 441

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 First official language - English 40 37 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 2215
2018 First official language - French 38 45 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 444

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 First official language - English 28 31 19 12 10 1 0 59 22 2211
2018 First official language - French 27 34 20 11 7 0 0 61 19 442

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 First official language - English 27 33 19 13 8 0 0 60 21 2204
2018 First official language - French 27 37 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 441

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 First official language - English 28 23 19 14 12 3 0 53 27 2218
2018 First official language - French 25 26 19 13 12 4 1 53 27 443
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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 First official language - English 32 29 39 2228
2018 First official language - French 37 29 34 441

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 First official language - English 14 25 34 9 9 9 746
2018 First official language - French 14 31 39 4 7 5 165
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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 First official language - English 22 78 2230
2018 First official language - French 15 85 440

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 484
2018 First official language - French 42 66

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 59 484
2018 First official language - French 64 66

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 8 484
2018 First official language - French 16 66

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 16 484
2018 First official language - French 13 66

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 484
2018 First official language - French 43 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 40 484
2018 First official language - French 38 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 484
2018 First official language - French 46 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 484
2018 First official language - French 47 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 484
2018 First official language - French 27 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 484
2018 First official language - French 54 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 484
2018 First official language - French 42 67

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 484
2018 First official language - French 10 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 484
2018 First official language - French 44 67

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 484
2018 First official language - French 18 67

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 484
2018 First official language - French 17 67

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 First official language - English 53 483
2018 First official language - French 60 67

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 First official language - English 27 483
2018 First official language - French 38 67

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 First official language - English 7 483
2018 First official language - French 13 67

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 First official language - English 18 483
2018 First official language - French 8 67

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 First official language - English 8 483
2018 First official language - French 8 67

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 First official language - English 14 483
2018 First official language - French 23 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 10 483
2018 First official language - French 11 67

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 27 483
2018 First official language - French 14 67

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 First official language - English 8 462
2018 First official language - French 17 66

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 First official language - English 17 462
2018 First official language - French 18 66

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 First official language - English 11 462
2018 First official language - French 10 66

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 First official language - English 10 462
2018 First official language - French 16 66

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 First official language - English 9 462
2018 First official language - French 13 66

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 First official language - English 14 462
2018 First official language - French 11 66

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 First official language - English 10 462
2018 First official language - French 16 66

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 First official language - English 31 462
2018 First official language - French 33 66

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 First official language - English 8 462
2018 First official language - French 10 66

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 First official language - English 47 462
2018 First official language - French 41 66

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 First official language - English 63 462
2018 First official language - French 48 66

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 13 462
2018 First official language - French 18 66

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 First official language - English 13 18 25 12 11 17 5 39 29 2221
2018 First official language - French 9 19 21 7 8 28 8 44 23 444

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 First official language - English 23 29 22 10 8 7 1 56 19 2216
2018 First official language - French 22 37 16 8 6 11 1 67 15 444
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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 First official language - English 12 88 2231
2018 First official language - French 11 89 443

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 38 272
2018 First official language - French 30 49

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 68 272
2018 First official language - French 68 49

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 272
2018 First official language - French 13 49

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 11 272
2018 First official language - French 10 49

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 271
2018 First official language - French 31 49

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 24 271
2018 First official language - French 45 49

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 19 271
2018 First official language - French 17 49

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 22 271
2018 First official language - French 14 49

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 First official language - English 0 271
2018 First official language - French 0 49

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 271
2018 First official language - French 17 49

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 First official language - English 26 273
2018 First official language - French 27 49

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 First official language - English 9 273
2018 First official language - French 17 49

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 First official language - English 3 273
2018 First official language - French 0 49

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 First official language - English 3 273
2018 First official language - French 0 49

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 54 273
2018 First official language - French 55 49

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 First official language - English 2 267
2018 First official language - French 0 49

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 First official language - English 9 267
2018 First official language - French 12 49

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 First official language - English 22 267
2018 First official language - French 11 49

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 First official language - English 6 267
2018 First official language - French 11 49

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 First official language - English 41 267
2018 First official language - French 28 49

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 First official language - English 62 267
2018 First official language - French 48 49

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination 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 First official language - English 3 267
2018 First official language - French 0 49

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 15 265
2018 First official language - French 23 49

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 First official language - English 15 18 29 6 6 22 4 44 17 2219
2018 First official language - French 10 17 27 4 5 32 6 43 14 441

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 First official language - English 24 28 24 7 6 9 2 59 14 2220
2018 First official language - French 21 32 22 7 6 11 1 60 15 441
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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 First official language - English 17 23 22 16 21 0 1 41 37 2228
2018 First official language - French 18 14 32 16 18 0 2 33 35 440

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 First official language - English 16 25 28 15 15 0 0 41 31 2226
2018 First official language - French 17 27 27 16 12 0 1 44 28 442

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 First official language - English 23 32 23 13 8 1 1 56 21 2218
2018 First official language - French 15 30 29 14 10 0 1 46 24 435

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 First official language - English 18 21 23 16 20 1 1 40 37 2216
2018 First official language - French 19 22 24 19 16 0 1 41 35 438

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 First official language - English 42 27 14 6 6 1 4 73 13 2220
2018 First official language - French 41 25 16 7 3 0 8 72 11 438

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 First official language - English 27 28 22 11 11 0 1 55 23 2225
2018 First official language - French 31 27 21 10 9 0 1 59 20 440

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 First official language - English 23 33 23 11 7 1 1 58 19 2218
2018 First official language - French 22 36 26 9 6 1 1 59 15 443

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 First official language - English 19 30 25 14 10 1 1 50 24 2215
2018 First official language - French 18 30 31 13 7 1 1 49 20 442

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 First official language - English 23 32 22 12 10 1 1 55 22 2214
2018 First official language - French 23 28 26 13 9 1 1 52 22 444

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 First official language - English 26 32 21 13 7 0 1 59 20 2209
2018 First official language - French 25 28 25 14 6 1 1 54 21 441

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 First official language - English 48 24 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 2200
2018 First official language - French 48 26 15 4 4 0 2 76 8 439

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 First official language - English 66 16 7 3 3 1 4 86 6 2198
2018 First official language - French 64 16 8 2 3 0 6 86 5 442

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 First official language - English 60 17 9 5 5 1 2 80 11 2215
2018 First official language - French 62 16 10 4 4 1 5 82 8 443

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 First official language - English 47 32 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 2221
2018 First official language - French 53 23 14 5 3 0 2 78 7 441

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 First official language - English 50 22 13 7 6 1 1 74 13 2209
2018 First official language - French 61 16 9 8 4 1 1 79 12 440

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 First official language - English 49 12 6 2 1 1 29 87 5 2205
2018 First official language - French 56 11 5 2 1 1 24 88 5 439

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 First official language - English 51 25 12 5 2 1 4 80 7 2213
2018 First official language - French 64 18 8 2 1 0 6 88 3 439

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 First official language - English 61 18 9 4 6 1 2 81 10 2219
2018 First official language - French 67 10 8 5 5 0 4 81 11 441

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 First official language - English 50 29 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 2213
2018 First official language - French 48 28 16 6 2 0 1 76 8 442

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 First official language - English 12 31 36 15 7 0 1 43 21 2231
2018 First official language - French 15 28 37 16 4 0 0 43 20 443

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 First official language - English 12 22 40 20 6 0 0 26 34 2191
2018 First official language - French 8 19 33 24 15 0 1 39 28 439

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 First official language - English 22 42 18 9 5 2 1 66 15 2216
2018 First official language - French 23 47 13 9 5 3 0 72 15 441

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 First official language - English 17 33 19 17 11 2 1 51 30 2224
2018 First official language - French 18 37 19 18 7 2 0 55 25 443
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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 First official language - English 23 26 20 14 14 2 1 23 77 2232
2018 First official language - French 22 24 23 16 12 1 1 23 77 443

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 First official language - English 27 1670
2018 First official language - French 25 338

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 First official language - English 36 1671
2018 First official language - French 35 338

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 First official language - English 24 1670
2018 First official language - French 25 338

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 First official language - English 44 1671
2018 First official language - French 45 338

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 First official language - English 6 1670
2018 First official language - French 9 338

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 First official language - English 32 1671
2018 First official language - French 33 338

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 31 1670
2018 First official language - French 32 338

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 First official language - English 4 38 17 12 6 22 1582
2018 First official language - French 3 40 23 9 7 18 323

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 32 68 1652
2018 First official language - French 31 69 335

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 First official language - English 8 21 18 18 27 2 5 31 49 1663
2018 First official language - French 7 21 19 19 27 1 6 30 50 337

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 First official language - English 3 11 16 18 47 2 4 15 68 1661
2018 First official language - French 3 11 16 20 43 1 6 15 67 338

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 First official language - English 34 18 16 11 12 1 8 57 25 2225
2018 First official language - French 37 18 13 11 12 1 9 61 25 439
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