2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Heritage by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat 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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 49 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 46 10 9 2 0 0 78 11 1192
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 29 19 3 5 0 0 74 7 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 44 10 9 2 0 1 79 11 1239

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 48 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 40 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 1189
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 53 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 39 11 5 2 0 0 82 8 1236

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 57 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1181
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 42 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 36 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1233

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 65 22 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 34 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1192
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 33 5 2 5 0 3 88 7 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 34 7 7 3 0 1 83 10 1236

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from 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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 29 31 0 4 0 0 65 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1181
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 44 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 45 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1237

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

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 52 9 8 9 0 0 74 17 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 38 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 1189
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 31 8 14 5 0 0 74 18 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 38 14 9 5 0 0 73 13 1236

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 33 21 5 4 0 0 70 9 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 42 12 9 4 0 0 76 13 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 30 13 5 3 0 0 80 7 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 43 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 1236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 37 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 41 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 1197
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 28 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 42 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 1236

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 Has served in the Canadian military 47 27 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 39 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1195
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 32 11 5 7 0 0 77 12 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 40 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1234

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 Has served in the Canadian military 53 23 14 5 4 0 0 76 10 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 37 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 1186
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 41 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 86 4 1234

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 40 21 8 4 0 0 67 12 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1190
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 34 9 5 5 0 3 81 10 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 40 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 1234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 41 4 9 4 0 0 82 13 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 35 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 30 8 8 2 0 3 82 10 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 38 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 1235

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 48 21 27 0 4 0 0 69 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 40 13 7 3 0 0 76 10 1193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 41 7 2 5 0 0 86 7 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 43 10 7 3 1 1 80 10 1234

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 47 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 1195
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 37 2 5 2 0 0 90 7 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 37 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 1234

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 35 9 0 13 0 0 78 13 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 30 16 8 4 0 0 71 12 1199
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 38 8 10 0 0 0 82 10 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 37 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 1239

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 18 38 10 4 4 9 16 41 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 26 39 20 6 1 1 26 34 1192
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 30 33 8 13 7 3 22 41 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 24 38 19 8 1 2 28 33 1232

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 4 4 33 26 16 9 9 50 10 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 15 33 30 14 3 1 46 20 1187
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 10 26 18 26 7 8 52 17 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 13 27 28 18 5 4 51 19 1232

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 23 27 21 4 4 0 26 46 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 28 32 15 6 2 2 22 45 1188
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 29 37 8 13 0 3 22 40 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 27 33 13 6 2 3 21 45 1234

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 19 22 35 4 4 9 45 30 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 22 36 22 10 1 1 32 31 1185
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 15 31 14 19 7 6 38 26 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 20 35 21 11 1 2 33 31 1231

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 13 14 27 34 4 0 9 41 29 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 25 28 18 10 2 2 29 42 1186
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 18 31 13 14 7 3 30 36 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 26 27 16 9 2 4 26 45 1231

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 17 9 32 22 8 4 9 34 30 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 22 28 25 12 3 2 39 31 1188
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 2 23 23 26 14 7 6 46 29 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 20 26 23 15 4 5 41 30 1230

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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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 17 13 40 17 5 8 0 23 33 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 24 36 15 8 3 1 24 38 1193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 29 23 14 13 0 8 30 45 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 25 31 15 9 3 3 25 42 1232
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 39 18 16 9 9 10 0 63 19 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 36 13 8 5 6 4 71 15 1196
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 21 4 12 10 10 5 70 25 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 32 13 7 6 6 5 70 15 1233

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 29 0 14 8 0 0 78 22 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 33 6 6 4 0 0 85 10 1196
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 24 9 16 2 0 0 73 19 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 29 7 6 4 1 0 83 10 1234

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

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 5 17 13 9 18 0 54 26 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 27 18 12 6 17 4 54 23 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 27 15 17 2 19 5 55 25 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 26 15 12 8 21 5 53 27 1235

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 28 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 32 6 4 1 0 0 90 5 1193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 32 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 35 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 1233

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 34 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 40 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 1193
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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 disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 40 4 0 8 0 0 88 8 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 33 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 1193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 39 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 36 10 7 2 1 0 81 10 1237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 65 18 9 0 4 5 0 87 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 30 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 64 27 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 32 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 1235

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my 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 Has served in the Canadian military 65 23 5 0 8 0 0 87 8 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 34 8 6 4 1 1 83 9 1187
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 37 0 2 7 0 0 90 10 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 37 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 1238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 65 20 10 0 4 0 0 85 4 19
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 25 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 19 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 24 8 3 3 1 0 85 6 1237

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 56 26 10 4 4 0 0 83 8 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 28 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 61 18 11 7 2 0 0 80 10 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 26 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 1238
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Senior Management

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 5 18 8 5 21 0 61 16 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 38 13 5 2 6 0 78 8 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 26 17 2 2 2 0 78 5 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 39 14 6 4 7 0 74 11 1236

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

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 22 21 4 9 4 0 64 13 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 41 16 7 3 2 0 73 10 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 19 17 7 5 0 0 72 12 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 39 17 8 5 3 0 68 14 1237

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 30 27 17 8 9 9 0 63 18 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 40 20 9 3 6 0 66 13 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 26 19 12 0 9 0 66 13 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 39 21 11 5 7 0 61 17 1236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 33 26 8 9 4 0 56 18 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 42 15 14 5 3 0 65 19 1195
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 26 11 15 0 7 0 72 16 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 42 17 12 6 3 0 64 18 1236
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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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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 Has served in the Canadian military 30 37 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 49 12 6 1 1 0 80 7 1197
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 44 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 45 13 8 2 1 0 77 10 1235

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 35 9 4 9 0 0 79 13 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 37 7 5 3 2 1 85 8 1196
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 30 11 9 0 7 0 78 10 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 36 8 5 2 2 1 84 8 1236

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 34 9 4 9 0 0 79 13 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 40 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 1186

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 34 18 13 5 13 14 4 63 21 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 26 20 12 8 12 2 53 24 1195
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 23 19 9 7 9 7 58 20 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 21 20 13 11 14 5 47 29 1233

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 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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 25 23 13 4 4 0 58 17 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 40 18 11 5 2 0 65 17 1196
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 40 5 10 5 9 0 79 16 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 39 14 9 4 5 1 71 14 1235

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 17 18 27 12 4 0 40 41 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 30 17 16 10 2 2 55 27 1197
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 11 29 14 15 9 16 5 51 31 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 15 17 11 4 3 54 30 1235

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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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 51 14 5 4 4 0 77 9 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 42 18 6 3 3 0 71 10 1196
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 49 18 5 2 0 0 75 7 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 42 19 6 3 4 0 70 10 1231

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 25 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 39 8 4 1 3 0 87 5 1188
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 33 8 2 2 7 0 87 5 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 37 11 3 2 5 0 84 5 1235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 32 19 4 5 0 0 71 10 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 39 7 4 1 2 0 87 5 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 35 2 7 2 0 0 88 9 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 43 8 3 1 1 0 87 5 1235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 61 18 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 34 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 1190
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 33 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 38 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 1238

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 61 17 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 31 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1188
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 28 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 32 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 1230

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 25 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 36 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 1190
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 32 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 37 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 26 9 14 4 0 0 73 18 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 25 14 6 3 2 0 77 10 1192
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 17 15 8 9 5 0 67 18 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 27 14 7 4 5 0 73 12 1230
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 33 28 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 38 29 1198
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 25 40 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 37 30 1238
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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 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 13 9 9 9 18 0 68 21 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 15 18 6 3 35 7 53 15 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 15 15 5 7 34 3 57 19 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 17 16 5 4 35 9 54 17 1236

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 31 4 9 9 8 0 77 19 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 35 15 4 1 10 1 78 6 1193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 27 11 7 5 8 0 75 13 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 34 16 4 3 13 1 73 8 1234
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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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 4 9 9 4 27 0 71 17 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 16 17 3 2 40 7 60 9 1187
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 11 15 5 5 42 3 57 17 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 17 16 2 2 39 9 61 7 1237

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 13 9 5 4 17 0 79 10 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 34 15 3 1 12 2 78 4 1190
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 22 5 2 3 22 0 88 6 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 36 14 2 2 14 2 80 4 1235
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 32 42 5 9 0 0 44 14 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 25 24 15 14 0 2 46 30 1196
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 21 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 20 22 16 20 0 2 41 37 1236

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 13 40 26 13 8 0 0 53 21 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 25 31 17 10 0 0 41 28 1193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 26 23 17 7 0 0 53 24 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 27 29 16 12 0 1 43 28 1238

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 18 35 26 13 8 0 0 53 21 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 31 26 16 8 0 1 50 24 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 24 15 7 15 0 0 63 22 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 27 25 16 10 0 2 49 26 1234

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 31 29 14 8 0 9 43 25 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 26 24 17 11 1 1 47 29 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 7 23 15 14 0 0 48 29 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 24 25 17 13 1 2 44 30 1238

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 39 18 5 4 0 9 71 10 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 26 14 7 5 0 4 72 13 1187
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 22 17 5 7 0 10 67 14 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 24 16 6 5 1 8 70 13 1236

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 25 40 17 14 4 0 0 66 18 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 27 22 10 9 0 1 58 20 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 29 16 15 2 0 0 66 18 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 29 23 12 8 0 1 57 20 1236

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 35 17 23 4 0 0 56 27 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 35 23 10 4 1 1 63 14 1195
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 26 15 16 0 0 0 68 16 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 31 21 11 5 1 2 62 16 1235

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 29 28 13 8 0 0 51 21 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 35 27 11 4 0 1 57 15 1195
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 22 26 17 5 0 3 50 23 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 32 22 13 7 1 1 57 20 1233

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 19 31 13 8 0 0 48 21 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 23 12 5 0 1 59 18 1193
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 17 26 10 8 0 3 56 18 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 30 22 13 6 0 2 58 20 1237

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 17 30 9 5 0 0 56 14 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 32 22 10 4 0 2 63 15 1186
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 22 17 8 12 0 3 62 21 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 32 20 9 6 1 2 65 14 1233

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 26 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 1192
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 33 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 24 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 1237

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 61 26 5 4 0 0 4 91 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 73 13 5 1 1 0 6 92 2 1193

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 72 5 10 4 5 0 4 80 10 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 74 11 5 3 3 1 4 89 5 1192
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 76 10 0 7 0 2 5 92 8 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 76 10 5 2 3 0 4 90 5 1235

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 65 17 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 25 9 3 1 0 1 86 5 1191
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 22 17 3 2 0 3 77 5 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 25 9 3 2 0 3 86 5 1237

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 66 13 9 5 4 0 4 81 9 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 18 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 1190
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 22 9 12 2 0 3 76 15 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 18 9 5 4 0 3 82 9 1233

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 57 9 5 0 0 0 29 93 0 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 13 6 2 1 0 24 89 4 1186
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 7 5 0 3 0 32 88 4 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 13 3 2 1 0 24 92 4 1234

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 24 5 5 0 0 13 88 6 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 16 5 1 1 0 5 92 2 1189
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 24 5 0 2 0 14 92 2 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 17 6 1 0 0 7 92 1 1229

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 70 17 4 0 4 0 4 92 4 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 13 5 3 4 0 4 87 7 1194
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 14 7 8 8 0 7 76 17 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 14 6 4 4 0 5 84 9 1238

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 27 19 5 5 0 13 66 12 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 28 17 6 3 0 2 74 9 1190
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 29 6 3 2 0 5 88 6 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 27 14 4 2 0 3 78 7 1231

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 39 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 33 37 13 4 0 0 47 17 1199
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 32 43 12 0 0 0 44 12 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 33 39 13 6 0 0 42 18 1237

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 4 23 31 30 12 0 0 42 27 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 18 39 24 11 0 0 35 25 1183
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 25 25 20 25 0 0 45 30 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 19 40 23 11 0 0 34 26 1237

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 42 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 1189
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 30 21 2 0 5 0 75 3 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 45 8 3 2 3 0 86 5 1233

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 26 5 13 5 4 0 77 18 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 41 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 1197
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 48 10 12 2 2 0 75 15 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 47 13 9 4 2 0 72 14 1237
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 21 28 28 14 5 4 0 21 79 21
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 27 21 12 10 2 0 29 71 1196
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 31 37 12 3 11 7 0 33 67 35
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 22 20 11 13 3 1 30 70 1238

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 835
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 818

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 835
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 818

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 836
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 16 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 818

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 835
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 818

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 835
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 818

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 836

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 835
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 818

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 25 34 0 17 24 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 44 21 12 5 15 791
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 45 25 9 4 4 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 48 20 10 7 11 796

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 51 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 68 830

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 21 24 11 12 0 0 52 24 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 28 19 13 9 1 10 55 24 833
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 25 22 4 4 9 8 64 10 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 25 14 17 12 2 11 50 34 824

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 7 17 30 40 0 0 13 70 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 10 14 25 37 1 7 17 67 833
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 8 22 15 33 9 0 23 53 20
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 7 10 19 50 2 8 11 77 824

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 9 8 19 18 9 0 50 40 20
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 17 17 11 11 1 8 56 25 1194
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