2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Heritage by Question 86. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 41 13 10 2 0 1 75 12 355
2018 Female gender 32 48 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 841
2017 Male gender 30 46 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 398
2017 Female gender 37 42 9 9 2 0 1 80 11 862
2014 Male gender 25 40 17 11 5 0 1 65 17 426
2014 Female gender 34 42 11 9 3 0 1 77 12 923
2011 Male gender 27 40 16 12 3 0 2 69 15 406
2011 Female gender 33 38 14 10 4 0 1 72 14 884
2008 Male gender 28 41 14 12 4 1 1 70 16 460
2008 Female gender 37 42 10 7 3 0 1 80 9 998

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 44 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 351
2018 Female gender 46 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 842
2017 Male gender 40 42 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 397
2017 Female gender 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 860
2014 Male gender 35 42 14 6 3 0 1 78 9 427
2014 Female gender 39 38 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 924
2011 Male gender 45 37 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 408
2011 Female gender 41 36 11 6 5 0 0 77 12 886
2008 Male gender 41 43 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 460
2008 Female gender 41 38 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 999

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 38 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 353
2018 Female gender 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 832
2017 Male gender 48 36 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 398
2017 Female gender 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 856
2014 Male gender 45 34 12 6 2 0 1 80 8 427
2014 Female gender 44 37 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 924
2011 Male gender 44 41 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 406
2011 Female gender 42 40 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 884
2008 Male gender 44 43 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 460
2008 Female gender 45 39 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 999

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 36 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 355
2018 Female gender 51 32 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 841
2017 Male gender 46 36 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 398
2017 Female gender 49 33 7 7 4 0 1 83 11 860
2014 Male gender 37 40 11 6 3 1 1 79 9 427
2014 Female gender 46 33 9 7 3 0 1 80 11 924
2011 Male gender 43 35 13 4 2 1 1 80 6 408
2011 Female gender 46 34 10 5 3 0 2 81 8 886

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 46 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 353
2018 Female gender 42 41 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 832
2017 Male gender 34 46 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 398
2017 Female gender 38 44 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 860
2014 Male gender 26 48 14 7 4 0 1 74 12 427
2014 Female gender 32 46 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 924
2011 Male gender 33 42 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 408
2011 Female gender 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 883
2008 Male gender 37 42 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 461
2008 Female gender 38 39 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 992

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 41 14 9 4 0 0 74 12 352
2018 Female gender 38 36 12 8 4 0 0 75 13 841
2017 Male gender 31 40 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 398
2017 Female gender 37 37 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 859
2014 Male gender 26 38 19 11 4 0 1 65 16 427
2014 Female gender 33 39 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 924
2011 Male gender 31 40 14 10 4 0 0 71 14 409
2011 Female gender 30 40 15 10 5 0 0 70 14 885

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 44 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 355
2018 Female gender 34 41 12 9 3 0 0 75 13 840
2017 Male gender 30 45 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 397
2017 Female gender 35 41 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 860

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 40 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 354
2018 Female gender 45 42 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 846
2017 Male gender 43 41 8 5 2 1 0 84 7 398
2017 Female gender 43 42 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 859
2014 Male gender 35 43 14 5 3 0 1 78 8 427
2014 Female gender 40 44 9 5 1 0 0 84 7 924
2011 Male gender 36 44 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 409
2011 Female gender 37 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 887
2008 Male gender 45 38 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 461
2008 Female gender 44 41 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 994

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 45 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 351
2018 Female gender 40 37 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 847
2017 Male gender 32 43 13 6 5 1 0 76 11 397
2017 Female gender 38 38 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 858

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 39 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 351
2018 Female gender 51 36 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 837
2017 Male gender 49 36 10 3 1 1 0 85 5 396
2017 Female gender 53 34 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 858
2014 Male gender 50 34 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 427
2014 Female gender 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 923
2011 Male gender 52 34 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 408
2011 Female gender 53 34 10 3 1 0 0 87 4 885

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 41 12 7 5 0 1 77 12 353
2018 Female gender 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 840
2017 Male gender 35 41 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 396
2017 Female gender 35 39 11 9 4 1 0 75 13 858
2014 Male gender 24 42 14 14 4 0 1 67 19 427
2014 Female gender 27 42 15 11 4 0 1 70 15 924
2011 Male gender 33 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 408
2011 Female gender 30 41 12 11 5 0 0 71 16 886

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 35 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 353
2018 Female gender 42 35 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 840
2017 Male gender 39 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 396
2017 Female gender 42 37 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 859
2014 Male gender 25 39 17 10 8 0 1 65 18 427
2014 Female gender 32 40 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 922

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 38 15 5 4 1 0 76 9 354
2018 Female gender 36 40 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 842
2017 Male gender 33 45 11 7 3 1 0 78 10 396
2017 Female gender 37 42 9 7 3 1 1 80 11 858
2014 Male gender 27 43 17 10 2 0 1 71 12 427
2014 Female gender 36 39 16 6 2 0 0 75 9 922
2011 Male gender 38 41 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 409
2011 Female gender 35 42 11 8 2 0 1 79 10 884

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 44 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 352
2018 Female gender 47 39 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 846
2017 Male gender 44 37 10 6 2 1 0 81 9 396
2017 Female gender 45 38 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 858
2014 Male gender 33 44 13 6 2 0 1 78 9 427
2014 Female gender 41 41 12 4 2 0 0 82 7 922
2011 Male gender 40 43 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 408
2011 Female gender 39 43 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 885
2008 Male gender 44 40 9 5 1 0 0 84 7 461
2008 Female gender 44 39 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 996

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 29 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 356
2018 Female gender 40 30 17 8 4 0 0 70 12 847
2017 Male gender 42 35 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 398
2017 Female gender 37 38 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 862
2014 Male gender 35 40 15 7 2 0 1 75 10 427
2014 Female gender 38 38 14 6 3 0 0 76 10 924
2011 Male gender 36 37 16 7 3 0 1 73 10 409
2011 Female gender 31 37 18 8 4 0 0 69 13 886
2008 Male gender 24 42 18 9 6 1 0 66 16 460
2008 Female gender 26 37 20 10 6 0 0 64 16 996

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 24 37 22 7 1 1 30 32 354
2018 Female gender 8 26 40 19 5 1 1 24 35 843
2017 Male gender 6 23 40 20 6 1 3 28 31 396
2017 Female gender 10 24 36 18 9 1 2 28 35 857
2014 Male gender 7 32 39 14 6 0 2 20 40 425
2014 Female gender 8 27 40 15 8 1 2 24 35 921
2011 Male gender 11 30 36 14 5 0 2 20 43 409
2011 Female gender 14 32 35 13 4 1 2 17 47 885
2008 Male gender 8 32 37 15 6 1 2 21 41 461
2008 Female gender 10 32 36 16 4 1 1 20 43 997

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 13 35 28 16 2 1 46 19 351
2018 Female gender 4 15 32 30 14 3 2 46 20 840
2017 Male gender 4 15 28 30 15 4 3 49 21 397
2017 Female gender 5 11 26 27 20 6 4 53 18 856
2014 Male gender 6 20 29 29 10 2 3 41 28 426
2014 Female gender 6 15 32 27 13 4 4 43 22 920
2011 Male gender 14 23 31 18 9 3 2 29 38 409
2011 Female gender 10 23 36 16 9 3 3 26 35 882
2008 Male gender 7 17 33 27 11 2 3 40 25 459
2008 Female gender 7 18 32 23 13 4 3 39 27 996

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 27 30 18 7 2 0 26 43 353
2018 Female gender 16 28 33 14 5 2 2 20 46 838
2017 Male gender 17 26 33 14 7 1 2 22 44 397
2017 Female gender 16 27 33 13 6 2 2 20 45 858
2014 Male gender 25 33 28 6 5 1 2 11 60 426
2014 Female gender 25 27 28 10 6 1 3 16 55 921
2011 Male gender 24 32 23 11 7 2 2 18 58 409
2011 Female gender 24 30 29 8 4 2 3 12 57 886
2008 Male gender 19 30 30 12 5 1 3 18 50 461
2008 Female gender 18 30 32 11 4 2 2 16 50 997

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 21 32 25 12 1 1 37 31 351
2018 Female gender 7 23 38 22 9 1 1 31 31 838
2017 Male gender 11 19 35 22 10 1 2 33 31 395
2017 Female gender 9 21 35 20 12 1 2 33 31 856
2014 Male gender 6 27 35 22 8 0 2 31 33 425
2014 Female gender 9 22 39 20 8 1 2 29 31 921
2011 Male gender 12 19 38 21 9 1 2 30 31 407
2011 Female gender 14 25 35 16 6 1 3 23 41 884
2008 Male gender 7 26 38 22 6 0 1 28 34 461
2008 Female gender 9 27 37 18 6 1 2 25 37 999

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 24 30 19 10 1 2 30 39 353
2018 Female gender 15 26 28 18 10 2 2 29 43 837
2017 Male gender 16 27 28 13 12 2 2 26 45 396
2017 Female gender 16 25 27 17 8 2 5 27 44 856
2014 Male gender 19 33 27 13 5 1 2 18 54 425
2014 Female gender 18 30 28 12 8 1 3 21 50 921
2011 Male gender 18 29 29 16 5 1 2 22 49 408
2011 Female gender 20 27 31 12 6 1 4 19 49 886
2008 Male gender 8 24 32 21 10 2 2 32 34 460
2008 Female gender 10 21 34 21 9 1 4 32 33 998

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 22 31 24 12 1 2 38 31 354
2018 Female gender 8 22 27 25 12 3 2 39 32 838
2017 Male gender 6 22 26 25 16 2 3 43 30 396
2017 Female gender 9 19 27 22 15 4 5 40 30 855
2014 Male gender 5 23 31 26 9 3 4 37 30 426
2014 Female gender 9 19 29 24 13 2 5 39 29 921
2011 Male gender 10 21 32 22 8 2 5 32 33 409
2011 Female gender 13 24 32 17 7 3 4 26 40 885
2008 Male gender 10 26 31 18 8 3 4 28 39 461
2008 Female gender 14 25 31 16 7 3 4 25 43 996

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 29 36 16 7 1 0 23 40 354
2018 Female gender 14 22 36 15 8 4 1 25 37 843
2017 Male gender 14 29 31 15 8 2 2 24 44 396
2017 Female gender 15 23 31 15 9 4 4 26 41 857
2014 Male gender 18 28 33 12 5 2 2 18 48 426
2014 Female gender 15 26 35 13 7 1 3 21 42 921
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 39 11 6 6 5 3 74 14 356
2018 Female gender 27 35 14 9 5 7 4 69 15 844
2017 Male gender 31 35 12 4 6 8 4 75 12 398
2017 Female gender 31 30 13 9 6 5 6 68 17 856
2014 Male gender 31 36 11 8 5 6 4 74 14 426
2014 Female gender 32 31 15 9 5 3 5 68 16 924

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 52 33 4 5 5 0 0 86 11 355
2018 Female gender 51 33 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 846
2017 Male gender 56 26 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 397
2017 Female gender 51 30 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 859
2014 Male gender 46 33 10 5 4 1 1 81 9 426
2014 Female gender 51 30 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 922

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 28 17 11 7 16 3 58 22 356
2018 Female gender 15 26 18 13 5 17 5 53 24 844
2017 Male gender 12 30 15 12 6 18 5 56 24 397
2017 Female gender 15 23 15 13 8 22 4 51 28 859
2014 Male gender 12 26 24 14 7 13 5 46 25 426
2014 Female gender 13 24 20 14 9 17 5 46 29 922

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 58 32 6 4 1 0 0 90 5 356
2018 Female gender 57 33 6 4 1 0 0 90 5 842
2017 Male gender 51 37 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 397
2017 Female gender 52 34 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 858
2014 Male gender 49 39 8 3 2 0 1 88 4 427
2014 Female gender 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 6 924

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 40 5 3 1 1 0 90 5 354
2018 Female gender 48 39 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 844
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 35 10 3 5 0 1 81 8 352
2018 Female gender 44 33 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 846
2017 Male gender 40 41 9 6 1 1 0 83 8 397
2017 Female gender 45 34 10 8 3 0 0 80 11 861
2014 Male gender 38 38 14 7 2 0 1 76 10 427
2014 Female gender 42 37 10 6 3 1 1 80 9 923
2011 Male gender 41 37 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 409
2011 Female gender 39 35 12 9 4 1 1 76 13 883
2008 Male gender 32 39 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 460
2008 Female gender 40 32 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 999

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 28 5 3 3 4 1 88 6 352
2018 Female gender 51 31 9 4 2 2 1 84 7 843
2017 Male gender 52 32 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 396
2017 Female gender 52 31 8 4 2 2 0 85 7 860
2014 Male gender 47 33 13 3 1 2 2 83 4 427
2014 Female gender 47 32 12 3 2 2 0 82 6 924
2011 Male gender 48 34 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 409
2011 Female gender 46 30 12 6 3 3 0 78 9 886
2008 Male gender 43 35 8 7 5 2 0 80 12 460
2008 Female gender 46 30 11 6 4 2 1 78 11 998

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 49 36 5 4 3 1 1 87 8 351
2018 Female gender 48 33 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 840
2017 Male gender 46 40 8 3 3 0 0 85 6 398
2017 Female gender 49 36 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 861
2014 Male gender 44 33 15 6 1 0 2 78 7 427
2014 Female gender 48 34 10 5 3 1 0 83 8 923
2011 Male gender 43 37 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 409
2011 Female gender 43 35 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 884
2008 Male gender 39 35 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 460
2008 Female gender 45 31 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 999

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 61 27 4 2 3 2 1 90 5 352
2018 Female gender 63 24 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 845
2017 Male gender 60 25 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 398
2017 Female gender 61 23 8 3 4 1 0 85 7 860

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 29 8 3 5 1 1 84 9 354
2018 Female gender 53 28 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 844
2017 Male gender 59 26 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 398
2017 Female gender 56 26 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 861
2014 Male gender 48 30 12 5 3 1 1 80 8 427
2014 Female gender 50 33 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 923
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 33 15 7 2 6 6 73 9 120
2018 Female gender 27 36 15 5 2 4 10 74 8 243
2017 Male gender 25 42 16 2 5 2 7 75 8 142
2017 Female gender 29 35 12 8 4 4 9 73 13 237
2014 Male gender 18 42 18 6 3 5 9 69 10 156
2014 Female gender 29 34 15 10 1 3 7 70 13 254

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 35 14 5 3 7 0 77 8 354
2018 Female gender 35 39 12 5 2 6 0 79 8 844
2017 Male gender 33 39 14 4 4 6 0 76 9 398
2017 Female gender 30 38 14 7 4 7 0 73 11 859
2014 Male gender 25 38 19 7 3 7 1 69 10 427
2014 Female gender 25 38 17 8 3 8 0 69 12 923
2011 Male gender 26 30 20 8 5 10 0 63 15 409
2011 Female gender 24 35 20 9 5 7 0 64 15 886

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 Male gender 30 42 15 6 4 2 0 73 11 354
2018 Female gender 31 41 16 7 3 2 0 73 10 844
2017 Male gender 27 39 19 6 7 3 0 67 13 397
2017 Female gender 27 39 16 9 5 3 0 69 14 861
2014 Male gender 21 39 21 11 4 3 1 62 16 427
2014 Female gender 24 38 21 10 4 3 0 64 15 923
2011 Male gender 18 30 21 19 9 3 0 50 29 409
2011 Female gender 18 36 24 11 7 3 0 55 19 885
2008 Male gender 26 35 18 11 7 3 0 62 19 461
2008 Female gender 26 40 18 8 6 3 0 68 14 996

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 41 21 7 5 6 0 65 13 355
2018 Female gender 22 40 20 9 3 7 0 66 13 840
2017 Male gender 19 35 23 10 6 7 0 59 17 398
2017 Female gender 17 40 20 11 4 7 0 62 16 859
2014 Male gender 14 34 26 15 5 6 1 51 21 427
2014 Female gender 17 36 23 11 5 7 0 57 17 924
2011 Male gender 9 32 25 20 7 6 0 44 29 409
2011 Female gender 11 34 26 15 6 8 0 50 23 885
2008 Male gender 12 36 24 17 5 6 0 51 23 458
2008 Female gender 15 40 23 11 5 7 0 59 17 997

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 Male gender 18 41 18 13 7 3 0 61 20 355
2018 Female gender 22 43 14 14 4 3 0 66 19 844
2017 Male gender 19 40 19 11 7 3 0 62 18 398
2017 Female gender 22 42 15 12 5 3 0 66 18 859
2014 Male gender 18 37 21 16 5 3 1 57 22 426
2014 Female gender 20 41 17 11 7 3 0 63 19 922
2011 Male gender 15 36 19 19 8 2 0 52 28 409
2011 Female gender 16 40 17 17 7 2 0 58 24 885
2008 Male gender 16 42 19 16 6 2 0 58 22 460
2008 Female gender 20 38 18 15 7 2 0 59 22 997
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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 Male gender 27 47 15 8 2 1 0 75 10 354
2018 Female gender 32 50 11 5 1 1 0 82 6 846
2017 Male gender 26 44 17 10 2 2 0 71 12 397
2017 Female gender 33 46 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 859
2014 Male gender 23 43 20 9 2 2 1 68 11 427
2014 Female gender 33 45 14 5 1 2 0 79 7 924
2011 Male gender 20 39 20 14 5 2 0 60 19 409
2011 Female gender 23 46 17 9 3 2 0 70 13 883

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 Male gender 43 39 8 5 4 2 0 83 8 355
2018 Female gender 47 36 6 5 2 2 1 86 8 844
2017 Male gender 43 37 10 5 2 3 0 82 8 398
2017 Female gender 46 36 7 5 2 2 1 85 8 859
2014 Male gender 42 38 9 5 3 3 1 83 8 427
2014 Female gender 48 39 5 3 2 2 1 89 6 924
2011 Male gender 45 34 8 4 4 4 1 82 9 408
2011 Female gender 48 34 8 5 2 2 1 85 8 885
2008 Male gender 43 36 8 7 3 3 0 82 10 459
2008 Female gender 47 34 8 5 3 2 1 83 8 999

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 Male gender 39 44 13 2 1 1 0 84 3 349
2018 Female gender 46 38 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 840

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 Male gender 21 29 17 8 11 11 2 58 22 354
2018 Female gender 20 24 21 14 7 12 2 51 25 844
2017 Male gender 18 22 21 12 10 13 4 48 27 396
2017 Female gender 17 21 19 12 11 14 5 47 29 858
2014 Male gender 14 24 23 12 10 13 5 46 27 427
2014 Female gender 16 22 20 14 11 14 4 46 31 923
2011 Male gender 15 19 22 10 11 18 5 44 28 409
2011 Female gender 14 21 19 14 10 15 6 45 31 886

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 Male gender 18 39 21 13 7 2 0 58 20 355
2018 Female gender 26 41 16 11 4 3 0 68 15 844
2017 Male gender 23 41 15 12 4 4 1 67 17 397
2017 Female gender 32 38 13 8 4 5 0 73 13 859
2014 Male gender 20 35 26 11 6 2 1 56 17 427
2014 Female gender 26 41 14 11 5 2 1 69 17 922
2011 Male gender 18 35 21 15 7 3 1 55 23 406
2011 Female gender 25 37 18 11 6 3 1 64 18 884
2008 Male gender 23 39 19 11 5 2 1 64 16 458
2008 Female gender 28 40 15 10 4 3 0 70 14 998

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 Male gender 19 29 17 18 12 2 3 51 31 355
2018 Female gender 25 30 17 15 9 3 2 57 24 845
2017 Male gender 18 25 15 20 13 5 4 48 36 397
2017 Female gender 21 32 15 15 10 4 3 57 27 859
2014 Male gender 15 23 20 22 16 2 2 39 40 427
2014 Female gender 15 30 16 19 12 4 3 48 34 924
2011 Male gender 11 27 21 19 17 3 2 40 38 406
2011 Female gender 16 29 19 17 15 2 2 47 34 885
2008 Male gender 19 31 16 16 13 2 3 53 30 460
2008 Female gender 20 37 11 16 11 2 2 59 29 998

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 Male gender 26 39 20 6 5 3 0 68 11 355
2018 Female gender 28 43 17 6 2 3 0 74 9 845
2017 Male gender 24 41 20 8 4 3 0 67 12 396
2017 Female gender 25 42 18 6 3 5 1 72 9 856

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 Male gender 43 38 10 4 1 3 0 84 6 352
2018 Female gender 48 38 7 4 1 3 0 88 5 840
2017 Male gender 43 34 14 3 2 4 0 81 5 394
2017 Female gender 42 38 9 3 2 6 0 85 5 861
2014 Male gender 36 37 16 3 1 6 1 78 5 426
2014 Female gender 44 38 11 2 1 4 0 86 3 923

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 Male gender 45 38 9 3 2 2 0 85 6 353
2018 Female gender 47 40 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 841
2017 Male gender 41 43 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 395
2017 Female gender 45 42 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 861
2014 Male gender 41 36 15 2 2 3 1 80 4 427
2014 Female gender 42 42 9 3 1 2 0 85 5 924
2011 Male gender 34 40 14 6 3 4 0 77 9 408
2011 Female gender 35 42 12 5 3 3 0 80 8 886

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 Male gender 52 35 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 352
2018 Female gender 59 33 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 842
2017 Male gender 50 37 8 2 2 1 0 87 4 398
2017 Female gender 53 38 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 861
2014 Male gender 45 41 10 2 2 0 1 86 3 426
2014 Female gender 50 40 7 2 1 0 0 91 2 922
2011 Male gender 39 44 10 3 2 1 0 84 6 408
2011 Female gender 41 41 12 3 2 0 0 83 6 884
2008 Male gender 45 38 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 461
2008 Female gender 42 42 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 996

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 Male gender 50 34 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 352
2018 Female gender 59 29 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 840
2017 Male gender 48 33 11 4 3 0 0 81 7 398
2017 Female gender 53 32 9 3 2 1 0 85 5 854
2014 Male gender 32 43 17 6 1 0 1 75 7 427
2014 Female gender 43 39 12 4 1 1 0 83 5 924
2011 Male gender 25 43 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 408
2011 Female gender 34 38 16 8 3 1 0 72 11 884

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 Male gender 44 40 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 355
2018 Female gender 54 33 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 839
2017 Male gender 43 38 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 397
2017 Female gender 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 861
2014 Male gender 30 45 17 5 2 0 1 76 8 426
2014 Female gender 42 42 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 923
2011 Male gender 21 48 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 409
2011 Female gender 32 41 16 8 3 0 0 74 11 886
2008 Male gender 37 38 14 8 2 0 0 76 11 461
2008 Female gender 44 38 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 998

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 Male gender 45 29 13 7 4 0 1 75 11 354
2018 Female gender 53 23 13 6 3 2 0 77 9 842
2017 Male gender 39 28 17 7 6 3 1 70 13 395
2017 Female gender 45 26 13 7 4 5 0 75 12 856
2014 Male gender 31 31 21 10 4 3 1 64 14 426
2014 Female gender 42 28 15 7 4 4 1 74 11 924
2011 Male gender 30 33 17 11 6 4 0 65 18 409
2011 Female gender 37 27 15 10 6 4 1 67 18 884
2008 Male gender 33 28 17 10 5 5 0 66 16 459
2008 Female gender 40 26 14 9 5 5 1 70 15 998
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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 Male gender 35 35 30 355
2018 Female gender 33 39 28 847
2017 Male gender 37 34 29 397
2017 Female gender 32 38 31 861
2014 Male gender 37 32 31 427
2014 Female gender 32 34 33 922
2011 Male gender 40 32 28 409
2011 Female gender 38 32 29 885

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 Male gender 16 32 32 6 6 9 125
2018 Female gender 13 38 26 4 12 7 276
2017 Male gender 14 27 35 3 10 10 151
2017 Female gender 8 31 28 6 17 10 271
2014 Male gender 8 32 39 10 9999 11 157
2014 Female gender 15 37 31 4 9999 12 298
2011 Male gender 18 26 45 6 9999 5 165
2011 Female gender 16 33 36 5 9999 10 334
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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 Male gender 8 92 355
2018 Female gender 10 90 846

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 31
2018 Female gender 51 88

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 77 31
2018 Female gender 66 88

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 31
2018 Female gender 0 88

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 31
2018 Female gender 33 88

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 31
2018 Female gender 36 88

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 31
2018 Female gender 46 88

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 31
2018 Female gender 34 88

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 31
2018 Female gender 25 88

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 31
2018 Female gender 66 88

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 31
2018 Female gender 30 88

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 31
2018 Female gender 40 88

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 31
2018 Female gender 17 88

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 31
2018 Female gender 16 88

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 Male gender 50 31
2018 Female gender 52 88

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 Male gender 32 31
2018 Female gender 30 88

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 Male gender 15 31
2018 Female gender 11 88

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 Male gender 14 31
2018 Female gender 7 88

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 Male gender 25 31
2018 Female gender 12 88

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 31
2018 Female gender 26 88

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 Male gender 0 29
2018 Female gender 9 88

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 Male gender 32 29
2018 Female gender 23 88

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 Male gender 41 29
2018 Female gender 46 88

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 Male gender 52 29
2018 Female gender 41 88

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 Male gender 16 15 20 5 3 37 5 53 13 353
2018 Female gender 16 16 17 6 3 35 8 54 16 843
2017 Male gender 14 20 18 4 5 30 9 55 14 397
2017 Female gender 13 16 15 6 4 37 9 54 18 860
2014 Male gender 15 17 19 4 4 34 7 55 14 427
2014 Female gender 14 16 16 6 5 34 10 53 18 921

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 Male gender 34 37 13 4 1 9 2 80 6 353
2018 Female gender 33 35 15 4 2 10 1 77 6 844
2017 Male gender 31 35 17 5 3 10 0 74 8 396
2017 Female gender 29 34 15 4 3 14 1 74 9 859
2014 Male gender 28 32 19 3 2 14 2 71 7 427
2014 Female gender 28 30 18 4 3 16 1 70 8 921
2011 Male gender 30 34 16 4 2 12 1 74 7 409
2011 Female gender 30 37 15 7 3 9 0 74 10 885
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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 Male gender 4 96 355
2018 Female gender 5 95 839

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 17
2018 Female gender 33 47

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 47

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 17
2018 Female gender 19 47

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 47

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 47

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 17
2018 Female gender 0 47

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 Male gender 28 17
2018 Female gender 38 47

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 17
2018 Female gender 42 47

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 Male gender 0 16
2018 Female gender 0 46

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 Male gender 52 16
2018 Female gender 24 46

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 Male gender 70 16
2018 Female gender 52 46

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 Male gender 16 17 15 4 2 40 6 62 11 354
2018 Female gender 17 15 17 3 2 39 7 60 9 839
2017 Male gender 16 19 21 2 2 34 7 58 7 398
2017 Female gender 14 17 14 2 2 41 9 63 8 860
2014 Male gender 16 16 20 1 1 41 7 59 4 427
2014 Female gender 14 13 19 2 1 42 10 54 7 923

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 Male gender 35 34 14 2 1 11 3 80 4 354
2018 Female gender 33 33 15 3 1 13 1 78 5 840
2017 Male gender 31 39 14 2 2 11 1 79 5 396
2017 Female gender 32 34 12 2 2 16 2 81 4 859
2014 Male gender 28 33 17 2 1 17 2 75 4 427
2014 Female gender 28 32 15 2 1 20 2 77 4 923
2011 Male gender 34 35 13 2 1 14 1 81 3 409
2011 Female gender 34 38 11 4 1 11 0 81 6 886
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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 Male gender 19 29 22 13 15 0 3 49 29 355
2018 Female gender 20 23 25 15 14 0 2 45 30 845
2017 Male gender 25 20 23 14 16 0 2 46 31 397
2017 Female gender 18 20 21 16 22 1 2 39 39 859

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 Male gender 16 27 33 15 8 0 0 43 23 355
2018 Female gender 15 25 30 18 11 0 0 40 29 842
2017 Male gender 13 30 29 17 10 0 1 44 27 398
2017 Female gender 17 26 29 16 13 0 0 43 29 861

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 Male gender 19 32 24 16 8 0 1 52 24 356
2018 Female gender 18 30 27 16 8 0 1 49 24 842
2017 Male gender 16 29 25 18 10 0 2 47 28 397
2017 Female gender 23 26 24 15 10 0 1 50 26 858

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 Male gender 16 28 22 19 13 0 1 45 33 355
2018 Female gender 20 26 26 16 11 1 1 47 27 843
2017 Male gender 17 24 27 19 10 0 3 42 30 397
2017 Female gender 21 24 24 15 14 1 1 46 30 862

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 Male gender 41 30 12 7 5 0 4 75 13 351
2018 Female gender 43 25 15 8 5 0 5 71 13 840
2017 Male gender 38 29 16 5 4 0 7 72 10 398
2017 Female gender 40 22 15 7 6 1 9 69 14 859

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 Male gender 29 29 23 10 8 0 1 59 18 353
2018 Female gender 29 27 22 11 10 0 1 58 20 842
2017 Male gender 28 32 24 11 4 0 1 61 15 398
2017 Female gender 29 27 22 12 9 0 1 57 22 858

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 Male gender 25 33 25 13 3 0 0 59 16 353
2018 Female gender 27 36 22 9 4 1 1 64 14 845
2017 Male gender 25 34 22 13 4 1 2 60 17 398
2017 Female gender 31 30 20 10 5 1 2 63 16 857

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 Male gender 19 35 32 11 4 1 0 54 14 353
2018 Female gender 22 35 26 11 5 1 1 58 16 845
2017 Male gender 20 32 27 13 6 1 1 53 19 397
2017 Female gender 25 32 20 13 8 1 1 59 21 856

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 Male gender 22 35 24 12 5 0 1 58 17 354
2018 Female gender 27 32 23 12 5 1 1 59 18 842
2017 Male gender 25 31 23 13 7 0 1 57 20 398
2017 Female gender 28 29 21 13 6 0 2 58 20 858

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 Male gender 26 35 23 10 5 0 1 62 14 349
2018 Female gender 31 30 22 10 4 0 2 63 15 840
2017 Male gender 25 35 23 10 4 0 1 61 15 397
2017 Female gender 34 30 19 8 6 1 2 66 14 856

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 Male gender 53 31 10 2 2 0 2 86 4 353
2018 Female gender 53 25 13 4 2 0 3 80 7 842
2017 Male gender 57 27 11 2 1 0 2 85 4 398
2017 Female gender 57 23 11 5 2 0 2 82 7 860

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 Male gender 74 14 4 1 1 0 6 94 2 351
2018 Female gender 72 13 6 1 1 0 6 91 3 845

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 Male gender 75 8 5 3 2 2 4 89 6 351
2018 Female gender 74 12 5 2 3 1 4 89 5 843
2017 Male gender 75 12 4 2 2 1 4 91 4 396
2017 Female gender 76 9 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 860

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 Male gender 61 24 10 3 1 0 1 86 4 353
2018 Female gender 59 25 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 844
2017 Male gender 59 25 10 3 1 0 3 86 3 397
2017 Female gender 58 25 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 861

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 Male gender 60 17 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 352
2018 Female gender 60 18 10 7 3 0 2 79 10 842
2017 Male gender 60 20 8 5 4 0 3 83 9 395
2017 Female gender 61 17 9 5 4 0 3 81 9 858

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 Male gender 55 16 5 2 0 0 22 90 3 350
2018 Female gender 53 12 6 2 1 0 26 88 4 840
2017 Male gender 54 18 3 2 0 0 23 94 3 397
2017 Female gender 57 10 4 2 1 0 26 90 5 857

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 Male gender 66 20 6 2 1 0 5 90 3 352
2018 Female gender 73 15 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 840
2017 Male gender 68 20 5 1 0 1 5 93 1 397
2017 Female gender 69 15 6 1 0 0 8 92 2 853

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 Male gender 69 15 5 1 5 0 4 88 7 354
2018 Female gender 72 12 5 3 4 1 3 87 7 844
2017 Male gender 66 16 5 5 4 0 3 85 9 398
2017 Female gender 66 13 7 5 4 0 6 83 9 861

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 Male gender 44 26 18 6 2 0 3 73 9 352
2018 Female gender 45 28 16 6 3 0 2 74 9 840
2017 Male gender 48 30 12 5 3 0 2 80 7 394
2017 Female gender 51 25 15 4 2 0 3 78 7 857

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 Male gender 14 35 33 13 5 0 0 49 18 355
2018 Female gender 13 33 38 13 3 0 0 46 16 848
2017 Male gender 9 34 39 13 5 0 0 43 18 397
2017 Female gender 10 32 39 12 6 0 0 42 18 861

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 Male gender 6 17 40 25 12 0 0 37 23 349
2018 Female gender 7 19 39 24 11 0 0 35 26 839
2017 Male gender 6 20 38 25 12 0 0 37 25 398
2017 Female gender 7 18 40 22 11 0 0 33 26 859

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 Male gender 43 45 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 353
2018 Female gender 49 39 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 840
2017 Male gender 36 44 10 3 2 5 0 84 6 397
2017 Female gender 41 44 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 857

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 Male gender 31 41 14 10 3 1 0 73 12 354
2018 Female gender 37 40 12 7 3 1 0 78 9 847
2017 Male gender 19 49 16 9 5 2 0 69 15 396
2017 Female gender 26 47 12 9 4 2 0 74 13 862
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Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 30 21 9 8 4 0 30 70 355
2018 Female gender 28 26 21 14 10 1 1 28 72 846
2017 Male gender 31 25 20 7 11 4 2 33 67 398
2017 Female gender 28 22 20 13 13 2 1 29 71 861

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 Male gender 20 238
2018 Female gender 19 600
2017 Male gender 22 250
2017 Female gender 24 579

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 Male gender 36 238
2018 Female gender 41 600
2017 Male gender 35 250
2017 Female gender 42 579

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 Male gender 24 238
2018 Female gender 25 601
2017 Male gender 15 250
2017 Female gender 24 579

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 Male gender 38 238
2018 Female gender 37 600
2017 Male gender 42 250
2017 Female gender 44 579

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 Male gender 6 238
2018 Female gender 9 600
2017 Male gender 9 250
2017 Female gender 10 579

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 Male gender 26 238
2018 Female gender 33 601

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 238
2018 Female gender 37 600
2017 Male gender 39 250
2017 Female gender 39 579

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 Male gender 6 49 22 10 3 10 230
2018 Female gender 3 41 21 12 6 18 566
2017 Male gender 5 50 18 11 7 9 247
2017 Female gender 6 46 21 9 6 11 562

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 63 235
2018 Female gender 31 69 598

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 Male gender 22 26 23 10 9 1 9 54 21 238
2018 Female gender 21 30 17 13 8 1 10 56 24 599
2017 Male gender 16 28 19 17 11 3 7 48 31 252
2017 Female gender 20 24 13 16 13 2 12 51 34 583

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 Male gender 5 9 22 22 34 1 7 15 61 238
2018 Female gender 5 11 11 26 39 1 6 18 70 599
2017 Male gender 5 9 14 22 44 2 5 14 71 252
2017 Female gender 4 6 9 18 51 2 9 11 79 583

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 Male gender 39 16 15 11 10 1 7 60 23 352
2018 Female gender 32 16 18 12 12 1 9 54 26 844
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