2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Indigenous Services Canada by Question 83. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

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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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 19 42 10 18 9 0 1 62 28 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 43 11 15 7 0 1 67 22 1442

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Provides services to public 45 35 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 40 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 1436

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Provides services to public 48 35 7 6 4 0 0 84 10 1211
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 38 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 1432

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 31 35 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 1224
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 34 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 1438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Provides services to public 35 40 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 1216
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 43 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1433

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

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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 22 32 16 15 14 0 0 55 29 1222
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 35 16 12 8 1 0 64 20 1437

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 27 41 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 44 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 1432

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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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 Provides services to public 41 39 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 41 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 1436

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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 Provides services to public 23 37 14 15 11 0 0 60 26 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 39 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 1427

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

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 Provides services to public 55 32 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 1210
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 6 1427

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 39 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 41 13 11 6 0 0 70 18 1426

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 30 33 16 13 8 0 0 63 21 1215
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 36 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 1434

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 25 34 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 1217
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 39 15 10 7 0 0 69 17 1428

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 Provides services to public 42 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 40 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 1435

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 31 21 12 9 0 1 57 21 1222
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 1440

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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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 13 28 37 14 6 1 1 20 42 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 25 38 15 8 1 1 23 38 1439

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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Rarely
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 26 28 19 8 1 1 28 43 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 24 27 19 10 2 1 30 42 1438

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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 22 27 26 15 7 1 1 22 51 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 25 28 15 7 1 2 23 48 1434

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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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 9 18 34 24 12 1 2 37 28 1213
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 18 33 25 12 1 1 37 29 1435

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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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 24 25 25 15 9 1 1 24 50 1221
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 22 27 19 10 2 2 31 41 1434

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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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 21 25 27 16 8 2 3 25 47 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 23 27 17 11 3 2 30 42 1433

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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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 24 26 27 14 6 2 2 20 51 1224
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 24 32 16 6 2 2 22 44 1439
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 19 28 22 14 12 3 2 49 28 1217
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 32 17 12 8 6 2 60 22 1436

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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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 Provides services to public 35 30 12 11 12 0 0 65 23 1214
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 30 9 10 7 1 0 73 18 1432

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 10 24 20 18 18 8 2 38 40 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 20 21 14 13 14 4 41 33 1432

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Provides services to public 34 39 11 10 5 0 0 73 16 1216
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 35 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1431

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 Provides services to public 32 39 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 1214
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 39 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 1434
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 35 33 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 1213
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 33 10 9 6 1 1 74 15 1429

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 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 Provides services to public 40 30 12 9 6 1 0 71 16 1212
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 27 10 7 4 2 1 78 12 1423

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Provides services to public 39 30 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 1209
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 29 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 1422

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 49 26 12 5 7 1 0 76 12 1213
2018 Does not provide services to public 60 21 9 4 4 1 0 82 8 1422

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 44 26 13 8 9 0 0 70 16 1213
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 26 9 7 5 1 0 78 12 1422
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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 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 Provides services to public 21 36 17 15 9 1 2 58 24 307
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 29 18 10 8 2 7 61 20 375

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 25 29 17 12 10 4 1 58 24 1224
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 33 17 9 8 5 0 64 18 1439

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 23 29 16 15 14 1 1 54 29 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 33 18 11 10 2 0 61 21 1442

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 15 28 20 18 15 3 1 45 34 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 30 20 15 11 6 0 51 28 1438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 29 16 19 19 2 1 44 39 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 30 18 18 14 3 0 49 33 1440
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 40 18 15 7 1 0 60 22 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 43 16 12 6 1 0 66 18 1429

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 24 36 15 13 9 1 0 62 23 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 37 13 12 6 3 1 67 19 1440

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 22 38 22 10 7 1 0 61 17 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 38 19 11 5 2 0 63 17 1429

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 16 22 20 16 18 7 1 41 37 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 24 19 14 15 10 3 45 33 1438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 18 30 19 16 15 2 0 49 32 1221
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 33 17 15 11 4 0 56 27 1437

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 17 24 18 16 21 3 1 43 38 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 24 14 17 19 4 2 46 38 1438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 17 35 23 13 9 2 0 53 23 1227
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 36 20 11 6 4 0 61 18 1439

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
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 Provides services to public 34 38 16 6 4 2 1 73 10 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 37 13 5 4 2 0 78 10 1438

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 32 40 14 8 4 1 0 73 12 1217
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 40 12 6 4 1 0 78 11 1434

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 37 39 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 37 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 1437

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 31 20 12 10 0 0 58 23 1214
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 32 19 11 9 1 0 61 20 1435

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 25 34 18 14 8 0 0 59 23 1211
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 33 19 11 7 0 0 62 18 1430

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 Provides services to public 27 24 19 14 12 3 1 53 27 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 23 19 15 13 4 0 52 29 1438
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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
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Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 29 32 39 1222
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 26 37 1442

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
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To pursue another position within my department or agency
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To pursue a position in another department or agency
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To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 17 24 33 11 5 11 372
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 27 36 6 12 6 540
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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 Provides services to public 25 75 1226
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 83 1439

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

Survey year Demographic
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Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 45 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 52 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 58 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 8 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 244

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 24 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 244

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 7 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 48 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 44 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 45 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 36 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 37 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 51 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 35 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 6 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 11 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 46 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 27 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 14 306
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 244

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 Provides services to public 52 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 244

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 Provides services to public 30 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 244

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 Provides services to public 7 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 244

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 Provides services to public 18 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 244

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 Provides services to public 8 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 244

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 4 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 244

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 Provides services to public 13 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 8 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 244

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 27 305
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 244

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 Provides services to public 9 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 234

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 Provides services to public 16 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 234

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 6 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 234

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 9 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 234

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 Provides services to public 12 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 234

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 Provides services to public 10 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 234

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 Provides services to public 7 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 234

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 Provides services to public 15 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 234

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 Provides services to public 12 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 234

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 Provides services to public 30 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 234

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 Provides services to public 7 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 234

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 Provides services to public 44 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 234

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 Provides services to public 62 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 60 234

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 5 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 2 234

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 13 293
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 234

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 Provides services to public 12 18 25 12 12 16 5 38 30 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 17 24 10 9 21 6 40 26 1442

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 Provides services to public 22 31 22 9 8 7 1 57 19 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 30 21 9 7 8 1 59 18 1438
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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 Provides services to public 14 86 1227
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 90 1443

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 34 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 140

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 64 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 75 140

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 4 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 140

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 7 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 140

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 26 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 140

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 12 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 140

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 50 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 24 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 141

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 20 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 17 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 18 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 141

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 7 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 141

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 10 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 141

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 Provides services to public 0 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 141

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 8 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 12 178
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 141

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 Provides services to public 23 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 141

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 Provides services to public 11 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 11 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 141

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 Provides services to public 10 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 8 179
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 141

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 57 180
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 141

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 Provides services to public 6 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 139

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 15 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 139

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 Provides services to public 3 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 139

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 4 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 139

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 Provides services to public 8 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 139

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 12 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 139

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 Provides services to public 18 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 139

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 Provides services to public 6 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 139

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 Provides services to public 33 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 139

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 Provides services to public 57 177
2018 Does not provide services to public 64 139

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 19 175
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 139

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 Provides services to public 14 19 31 6 6 19 4 44 17 1221
2018 Does not provide services to public 14 16 27 6 6 27 5 44 16 1435

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 Provides services to public 23 29 25 7 6 8 2 58 15 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 29 24 7 6 9 1 59 14 1437
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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 Provides services to public 15 21 25 17 21 0 1 36 39 1225
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 23 22 14 20 0 1 43 35 1438

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 Provides services to public 14 21 28 19 17 0 0 36 37 1226
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 29 28 13 12 0 0 47 25 1437

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 Provides services to public 21 30 24 15 8 1 2 52 23 1220
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 34 24 11 8 0 1 56 19 1428

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 Provides services to public 16 18 22 17 25 0 1 34 43 1219
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 24 24 16 15 1 1 45 31 1430

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 Provides services to public 39 27 15 7 7 1 4 69 15 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 27 13 5 5 0 6 76 10 1430

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 Provides services to public 24 27 22 13 13 0 1 51 26 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 29 21 9 9 0 1 60 18 1436

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 Provides services to public 22 32 25 12 7 1 1 55 20 1223
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 36 22 9 6 1 1 61 16 1435

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 Provides services to public 17 30 27 16 9 1 1 48 25 1221
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 31 26 13 9 0 1 52 22 1432

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 Provides services to public 23 31 22 13 10 0 1 55 23 1222
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 31 24 11 10 0 1 54 21 1433

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 Provides services to public 24 30 23 16 7 0 1 54 23 1218
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 34 21 10 7 0 1 61 18 1429

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 Provides services to public 42 26 16 7 6 0 2 70 13 1209
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 24 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 1427

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 Provides services to public 60 19 9 4 4 1 4 83 8 1211
2018 Does not provide services to public 71 13 7 2 2 1 5 89 4 1427

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 Provides services to public 56 19 12 5 5 1 2 77 11 1222
2018 Does not provide services to public 65 15 7 4 5 1 3 83 10 1433

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 Provides services to public 43 32 15 5 4 0 1 76 9 1221
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 29 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 1437

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 Provides services to public 49 20 14 9 6 1 1 71 15 1214
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 23 11 6 5 0 1 78 11 1431

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 Provides services to public 49 13 6 2 2 0 28 86 6 1216
2018 Does not provide services to public 52 11 5 2 1 1 28 88 4 1425

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 Provides services to public 43 29 15 6 2 1 4 75 9 1217
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 20 8 3 1 0 5 88 4 1431

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 Provides services to public 62 17 8 4 5 1 3 82 10 1221
2018 Does not provide services to public 61 16 9 4 7 1 3 80 11 1435

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 Provides services to public 49 30 14 4 1 0 2 81 5 1216
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 28 14 4 3 0 1 78 8 1434

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 Provides services to public 11 26 39 17 7 0 0 37 24 1227
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 35 33 13 5 0 1 48 18 1444

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 Provides services to public 13 24 39 17 6 0 1 23 38 1204
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 19 39 23 9 0 0 32 29 1423

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 Provides services to public 19 42 20 10 7 2 0 62 18 1215
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 45 15 9 4 3 0 71 13 1437

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 Provides services to public 15 31 21 18 12 1 1 47 31 1226
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 36 17 17 9 2 0 55 27 1437
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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 Provides services to public 20 26 21 16 14 2 1 21 79 1226
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 25 21 13 14 1 1 26 74 1444

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 Provides services to public 29 949
2018 Does not provide services to public 26 1056

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 Provides services to public 36 950
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 1056

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 Provides services to public 25 949
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 1056

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 Provides services to public 47 950
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 1056

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 Provides services to public 7 949
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 1056

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 Provides services to public 33 950
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 1056

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 31 949
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 1056

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 Provides services to public 3 36 19 12 6 23 900
2018 Does not provide services to public 4 40 18 11 6 20 1004

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Provides services to public 33 67 935
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 69 1050

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 Provides services to public 7 21 18 19 28 2 5 30 50 941
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 21 19 18 26 1 5 32 48 1057

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 Provides services to public 3 12 16 18 46 2 3 16 67 943
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 9 16 19 46 2 5 13 70 1053

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 Provides services to public 33 17 17 10 12 2 9 56 25 1221
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 20 15 11 12 1 7 59 25 1439
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