2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs by Question 78.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 78)

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 Executive 34 39 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 43 12 19 8 0 0 61 28 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 43 13 13 5 0 1 69 18 767
2018 Administrative Support 36 40 9 14 2 0 0 76 16 58
2018 Other 38 47 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 50

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 Executive 50 36 5 4 5 0 0 86 9 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 44 40 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 40 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 760
2018 Administrative Support 30 32 32 5 2 0 0 61 7 57
2018 Other 31 33 19 15 2 0 0 64 17 50

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 Executive 51 42 1 1 4 0 0 93 5 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 43 4 4 5 0 0 86 10 411
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 763
2018 Administrative Support 32 39 18 9 2 0 0 71 11 56
2018 Other 26 44 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 50

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 Executive 23 35 14 13 14 0 0 58 27 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 38 33 8 13 7 0 0 72 20 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 34 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 761
2018 Administrative Support 55 29 7 5 2 0 2 85 7 56
2018 Other 55 28 9 2 4 2 0 84 6 50

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 Executive 45 35 12 3 5 0 0 81 8 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 40 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 43 12 10 4 0 0 75 14 763
2018 Administrative Support 30 46 16 5 4 0 0 75 9 57
2018 Other 32 42 15 5 6 0 0 74 11 50

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 Executive 25 29 17 12 16 1 0 55 28 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 37 14 11 12 0 0 63 23 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 32 17 11 10 0 0 62 21 764
2018 Administrative Support 32 46 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 57
2018 Other 45 34 9 3 7 2 0 81 10 49

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 Executive 26 39 9 19 6 0 0 65 26 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 41 13 19 10 0 0 58 29 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 37 17 14 6 0 0 63 20 764
2018 Administrative Support 46 28 14 11 2 0 0 74 12 57
2018 Other 25 34 21 13 7 0 0 59 20 50

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 Executive 55 31 8 3 4 0 0 86 6 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 42 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 39 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 761
2018 Administrative Support 43 43 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 58
2018 Other 48 39 2 11 0 0 0 87 11 49

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 Executive 34 38 9 8 12 0 0 71 19 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 40 12 11 11 0 0 66 22 417
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 31 37 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 760
2018 Administrative Support 26 41 17 12 3 0 0 67 16 58
2018 Other 39 40 7 6 7 0 0 79 13 49

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 Executive 56 36 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 41 40 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 37 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 754
2018 Administrative Support 53 23 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 57
2018 Other 37 35 18 11 0 0 0 72 11 49

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 Executive 44 32 8 8 8 0 0 77 16 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 45 10 12 11 0 0 66 23 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 28 37 15 12 8 0 0 66 19 756
2018 Administrative Support 19 41 24 9 5 0 2 61 14 58
2018 Other 28 45 5 11 7 0 4 76 18 49

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 Executive 43 26 12 8 11 0 0 70 18 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 41 12 11 11 0 0 67 21 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 34 15 11 6 0 0 67 17 755
2018 Administrative Support 34 40 14 9 3 0 0 74 12 58
2018 Other 36 36 13 14 1 0 0 72 15 47

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 Executive 29 32 12 14 11 0 3 62 26 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 24 36 13 14 11 1 1 61 25 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 36 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 757
2018 Administrative Support 38 33 16 9 5 0 0 71 14 58
2018 Other 39 36 8 9 5 2 0 78 15 46

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 Executive 43 32 11 11 4 0 0 75 14 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 417
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 44 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 760
2018 Administrative Support 45 31 17 3 3 0 0 76 7 58
2018 Other 33 49 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 48

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 Executive 9 13 31 21 26 0 0 22 47 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 33 19 11 7 0 0 63 18 417
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 31 20 8 8 0 1 64 16 766
2018 Administrative Support 52 30 11 0 4 0 4 85 4 56
2018 Other 65 25 8 0 0 2 0 92 0 50

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 Executive 18 29 27 19 6 0 0 26 47 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 31 35 15 5 0 0 20 45 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 31 32 14 3 1 1 18 50 762
2018 Administrative Support 7 24 33 14 21 0 2 35 32 58
2018 Other 11 21 29 21 15 0 2 37 33 49

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 Executive 21 21 37 14 5 0 1 20 43 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 27 29 16 6 1 1 23 48 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 30 28 13 5 2 1 19 52 761
2018 Administrative Support 11 21 18 18 23 11 0 45 35 57
2018 Other 9 22 26 25 15 2 2 41 32 50

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 Executive 21 32 30 10 6 0 0 17 53 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 28 29 29 10 3 0 0 13 58 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 30 30 10 4 1 1 14 56 762
2018 Administrative Support 14 24 21 19 9 10 3 32 44 58
2018 Other 13 30 24 15 15 2 2 30 45 50

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 Executive 23 40 21 12 4 0 0 16 64 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 16 25 33 19 6 0 1 25 42 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 25 33 20 4 1 1 24 42 759
2018 Administrative Support 7 5 28 26 28 2 5 57 13 58
2018 Other 4 7 18 37 30 2 2 70 12 49

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 Executive 35 29 23 8 5 0 0 13 64 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 27 27 12 6 1 2 19 53 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 24 26 16 5 1 2 22 52 762
2018 Administrative Support 11 11 30 23 23 0 4 47 22 57
2018 Other 7 13 17 29 23 4 6 58 22 50

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 Executive 13 21 37 24 5 0 0 29 34 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 24 31 19 7 1 1 26 43 411
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 25 29 16 5 2 2 22 48 755
2018 Administrative Support 10 22 22 22 12 5 5 38 37 58
2018 Other 3 22 15 19 23 15 4 51 31 50

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 Executive 22 29 34 12 4 0 0 16 51 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 32 26 12 3 0 1 15 58 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 28 30 13 5 1 1 19 51 761
2018 Administrative Support 9 18 26 14 18 9 7 38 31 57
2018 Other 6 27 27 25 10 2 2 37 35 50
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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 Executive 33 39 11 5 9 1 1 74 15 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 30 15 14 12 6 3 54 29 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 35 18 10 8 5 4 61 20 761
2018 Administrative Support 14 43 9 7 4 13 11 74 14 56
2018 Other 27 24 13 10 5 19 2 64 19 50

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 Executive 62 21 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 29 11 12 12 1 0 64 25 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 31 10 11 6 1 0 73 17 757
2018 Administrative Support 46 30 9 11 4 2 0 77 14 57
2018 Other 47 33 3 8 5 4 0 83 14 50

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 Executive 31 33 17 9 7 0 3 66 16 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 16 17 21 17 20 3 30 48 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 21 21 17 13 12 2 40 35 760
2018 Administrative Support 12 23 18 11 7 23 7 50 25 57
2018 Other 19 17 11 11 4 31 6 58 24 50

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 Executive 54 32 7 4 4 0 0 86 8 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 42 33 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 9 7 3 0 0 82 9 756
2018 Administrative Support 59 26 5 9 0 2 0 86 9 58
2018 Other 74 17 5 2 0 2 0 93 2 49

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 Executive 57 26 9 3 5 0 0 83 8 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 40 39 8 7 6 1 0 79 12 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 43 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 758
2018 Administrative Support 35 33 25 4 0 2 2 71 4 57
2018 Other 51 29 6 7 6 0 0 81 13 50
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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 Executive 31 35 13 7 13 1 0 66 20 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 34 35 10 11 8 1 0 70 19 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 37 36 11 8 6 1 1 74 15 760
2018 Administrative Support 43 23 23 2 7 2 0 67 9 56
2018 Other 46 26 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 50

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 Executive 45 26 14 4 9 3 0 72 14 74
2018 Scientific and Professional 47 27 12 7 5 2 0 75 13 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 44 28 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 760
2018 Administrative Support 39 32 13 7 4 4 2 75 11 56
2018 Other 67 19 0 5 6 0 2 88 12 50

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 Executive 48 24 11 8 8 1 0 73 16 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 41 29 10 11 8 0 0 71 19 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 42 28 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 758
2018 Administrative Support 47 25 18 5 4 0 2 73 9 57
2018 Other 50 34 5 4 6 0 0 84 10 50

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 Executive 56 19 7 7 11 1 0 76 18 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 58 24 8 4 5 1 0 83 9 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 25 10 3 5 1 0 81 9 760
2018 Administrative Support 56 28 5 5 2 4 0 87 7 57
2018 Other 77 15 1 2 4 0 0 92 6 50

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 Executive 47 19 16 8 9 1 0 66 18 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 27 8 10 9 1 0 73 20 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 28 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 758
2018 Administrative Support 51 32 9 4 4 2 0 84 7 57
2018 Other 56 28 3 6 6 0 0 84 13 50
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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 Executive 28 34 14 11 7 0 7 66 18 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 28 15 12 12 8 9 52 30 129
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 31 26 11 6 4 5 53 19 235

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 Executive 30 29 16 14 12 0 0 58 26 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 23 33 15 12 8 8 0 61 22 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 23 32 22 11 7 4 0 58 19 765
2018 Administrative Support 33 28 16 5 3 12 3 71 10 58
2018 Other 53 22 5 10 2 8 0 81 14 50

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 Executive 27 30 13 17 13 0 0 57 30 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 32 18 18 11 3 0 51 30 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 30 22 15 10 2 0 52 26 764
2018 Administrative Support 32 33 21 5 4 4 2 69 9 57
2018 Other 44 32 7 4 6 6 0 82 11 50

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 Executive 16 36 16 16 17 0 0 51 33 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 8 27 22 24 14 4 0 37 40 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 27 25 20 11 4 0 43 31 762
2018 Administrative Support 23 26 26 5 4 14 2 58 10 57
2018 Other 38 33 7 10 4 8 0 77 16 50

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 Executive 18 27 17 19 18 0 0 45 38 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 21 19 31 16 2 0 32 48 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 28 21 22 14 1 0 42 37 765
2018 Administrative Support 19 35 16 9 11 9 2 61 22 57
2018 Other 25 28 9 27 6 4 0 56 35 50
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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 Executive 18 36 16 17 13 0 0 55 30 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 43 18 18 8 0 0 56 26 417
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 41 19 13 6 1 0 62 19 761
2018 Administrative Support 24 43 22 7 2 2 0 68 9 58
2018 Other 33 45 7 13 0 2 0 80 13 49

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 Executive 38 38 9 10 5 0 0 75 16 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 40 14 15 7 5 1 61 24 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 35 17 11 7 3 1 64 19 766
2018 Administrative Support 26 31 19 10 2 9 3 65 14 58
2018 Other 26 19 21 17 6 6 4 51 26 49

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 Executive 26 31 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 17 34 26 13 7 4 0 52 21 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 35 24 11 5 2 0 58 17 761
2018 Administrative Support 28 33 26 10 2 2 0 61 12 58
2018 Other 33 38 18 6 0 2 2 74 7 49

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 Executive 21 25 16 10 17 4 8 51 31 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 16 23 14 18 16 2 33 39 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 21 24 16 16 10 2 37 36 763
2018 Administrative Support 12 28 26 5 7 16 5 51 16 57
2018 Other 20 18 14 9 5 26 9 58 21 48

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 Executive 26 30 18 17 8 1 0 57 25 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 16 36 16 17 12 2 0 54 31 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 33 20 12 10 3 0 57 23 765
2018 Administrative Support 26 40 17 10 5 2 0 67 16 58
2018 Other 28 37 17 9 3 6 0 69 13 49

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 Executive 25 26 18 11 12 3 5 56 24 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 33 12 16 19 1 1 52 36 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 29 17 17 15 2 1 50 32 764
2018 Administrative Support 19 34 21 10 10 5 0 56 22 58
2018 Other 28 43 4 6 6 9 4 81 14 49

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 Executive 31 38 19 6 5 0 0 69 12 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 40 21 14 8 3 0 55 23 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 38 24 13 5 4 1 56 19 764
2018 Administrative Support 19 33 28 10 5 5 0 55 16 58
2018 Other 17 39 19 13 3 6 2 61 18 49

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 Executive 34 47 8 5 5 0 0 82 11 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 28 43 13 7 4 5 0 75 11 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 38 14 6 2 3 0 77 8 761
2018 Administrative Support 44 39 5 5 0 7 0 89 6 57
2018 Other 44 34 5 6 0 8 2 88 7 50

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 Executive 37 43 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 27 45 13 8 5 2 0 74 13 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 41 14 5 3 1 0 78 8 761
2018 Administrative Support 43 41 9 3 0 3 0 88 4 58
2018 Other 55 36 3 4 0 2 0 93 4 50

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 Executive 41 33 9 8 9 0 0 74 17 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 36 39 12 9 3 0 0 75 12 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 41 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 761
2018 Administrative Support 56 32 11 2 0 0 0 88 2 57
2018 Other 63 31 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 50

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 Executive 32 24 14 17 13 0 0 55 30 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 33 21 14 11 2 0 54 25 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 31 23 12 7 1 0 58 19 762
2018 Administrative Support 45 25 20 9 0 2 0 71 9 56
2018 Other 45 34 6 9 3 2 0 81 12 49

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 Executive 28 29 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 38 18 16 9 0 0 56 25 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 35 21 12 6 1 0 62 18 761
2018 Administrative Support 54 18 21 5 0 2 0 73 5 57
2018 Other 38 38 13 9 2 0 0 76 11 50

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 Executive 28 12 26 16 18 0 0 39 34 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 22 22 17 14 4 0 44 32 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 28 22 11 9 3 1 56 21 761
2018 Administrative Support 36 23 11 16 7 7 0 63 25 56
2018 Other 24 21 19 17 11 8 0 49 30 50
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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 Executive 64 23 13 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 42 24 34 417
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 39 27 33 767
2018 Administrative Support 33 30 37 57
2018 Other 52 16 32 50

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 Executive 12 29 53 2 0 4 49
2018 Scientific and Professional 6 26 48 8 3 9 175
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 34 38 3 2 11 300
2018 Other 0 8 16 8 64 4 25
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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 Executive 25 75 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 17 83 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 83 763
2018 Administrative Support 14 86 57

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 52 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 128

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 64 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 58 128

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 28 18
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 128

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 Scientific and Professional 0 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 128

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 128

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 128

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 47 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 128

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 42 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 128

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 47 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 66 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 53 128

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 58 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 36 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 32 128

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 42 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 35 128

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 42 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 60 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 59 128

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 37 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 128

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 128

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 128

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 128

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 53 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 46 128

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 32 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 26 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 128

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 128

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 Executive 63 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 64 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 128

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 Executive 37 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 24 128

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 47 19
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 128

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 Scientific and Professional 13 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 128

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 Scientific and Professional 10 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 128

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 Scientific and Professional 18 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 128

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 128

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 23 72
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 128

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 124

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 0 18
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 124

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 124

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 0 18
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 124

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 Executive 0 18
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 124

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 124

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 16 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 124

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 0 18
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 7 124

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 124

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 Executive 50 18
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 124

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 124

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 Executive 67 18
2018 Scientific and Professional 51 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 124

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 0 18

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 Executive 67 18
2018 Scientific and Professional 66 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 61 124

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 70

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 70
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 124

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 Executive 16 24 21 17 13 9 0 43 33 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 13 19 12 12 30 6 32 38 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 18 24 10 9 22 5 41 26 765
2018 Administrative Support 19 10 17 7 2 36 9 53 16 58
2018 Other 11 19 7 2 3 48 10 72 12 50

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 Executive 31 29 19 8 12 1 0 61 20 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 26 19 15 10 15 1 48 29 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 32 22 10 7 8 1 57 18 763
2018 Administrative Support 41 29 14 2 3 10 0 79 6 58
2018 Other 24 29 15 1 0 27 4 77 1 50
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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 Executive 9 91 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 10 90 416
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 8 92 763

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 58

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 86 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 83 58

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 42

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 58

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 36 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 58

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 58

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 58

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 58

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 58

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 12 42

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 58

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 42

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 58

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 42

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 58

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 Scientific and Professional 40 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 58

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 58

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 58

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 58

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 58

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 41 42
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 49 58

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 17 40
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 53

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 Scientific and Professional 0 40

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 53

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 53

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 40
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 11 53

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 40
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 53

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 Scientific and Professional 43 40
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 25 53

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 53

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 Scientific and Professional 57 40
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 45 53

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 40

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Scientific and Professional 55 40
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 54 53

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 17 53

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 Executive 17 24 18 14 7 17 3 51 26 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 13 22 5 8 40 5 37 23 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 13 17 29 4 5 26 6 44 13 765
2018 Administrative Support 21 16 14 0 5 34 10 66 9 58
2018 Other 13 13 9 2 2 54 6 67 11 50

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 Executive 28 39 16 8 8 1 0 68 16 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 29 20 8 8 20 1 54 20 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 21 30 24 5 5 13 2 60 12 762
2018 Administrative Support 35 35 12 0 4 14 0 82 4 57
2018 Other 26 22 15 2 0 31 4 73 3 50
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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 Executive 25 27 18 17 9 0 4 54 27 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 24 25 17 21 0 0 37 38 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 23 22 17 18 0 3 41 36 761
2018 Administrative Support 31 31 12 12 10 3 0 64 23 58
2018 Other 17 33 26 13 11 0 0 50 24 49

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 Executive 7 13 24 29 28 0 0 20 57 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 22 33 18 15 0 0 33 34 411
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 24 30 16 15 0 1 38 31 764
2018 Administrative Support 39 25 21 4 12 0 0 63 16 57
2018 Other 36 21 37 4 2 0 0 57 6 49

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 Executive 11 21 18 26 24 0 0 32 50 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 15 27 27 17 13 0 1 43 30 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 27 26 17 12 0 1 44 30 761
2018 Administrative Support 42 25 12 9 4 4 5 73 13 57
2018 Other 50 26 9 13 0 2 0 78 14 49

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 Executive 6 16 26 23 29 0 0 22 52 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 19 27 20 20 1 1 32 41 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 15 19 24 20 20 0 2 34 41 759
2018 Administrative Support 35 23 11 5 23 2 2 60 29 57
2018 Other 47 19 16 9 7 0 2 67 17 49

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 Executive 12 22 19 25 22 0 0 34 47 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 32 28 17 10 8 0 4 63 19 410
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 41 25 14 8 6 0 5 70 15 759
2018 Administrative Support 61 21 4 2 2 0 11 92 4 57
2018 Other 74 11 9 4 0 0 2 87 4 49

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 Executive 13 24 25 13 25 0 0 37 38 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 27 22 15 14 0 1 48 29 411
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 25 23 11 11 0 1 54 22 763
2018 Administrative Support 53 16 18 5 7 0 2 70 13 57
2018 Other 44 25 17 12 2 0 0 69 14 48

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 Executive 24 26 33 9 8 0 0 50 17 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 32 27 15 12 0 1 46 27 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 33 25 11 7 1 2 56 18 760
2018 Administrative Support 31 40 12 5 3 2 7 77 9 58
2018 Other 44 31 15 5 4 0 0 76 10 50

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 Executive 12 26 28 22 12 0 0 38 34 74
2018 Scientific and Professional 13 26 28 18 14 0 0 39 32 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 16 28 27 19 10 0 1 44 29 758
2018 Administrative Support 40 33 17 3 3 0 3 75 7 58
2018 Other 26 34 23 12 4 0 0 60 16 49

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 Executive 22 29 25 16 8 0 0 51 25 73
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 27 26 20 13 0 0 42 33 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 26 25 16 11 0 1 47 27 760
2018 Administrative Support 55 14 21 2 5 0 3 71 7 58
2018 Other 31 22 24 13 10 0 0 53 24 50

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 Executive 24 32 24 12 7 0 0 57 19 74
2018 Scientific and Professional 24 35 22 12 7 0 0 59 19 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 32 22 11 6 1 1 60 18 754
2018 Administrative Support 43 28 19 2 7 0 2 72 9 58
2018 Other 40 19 26 8 6 0 0 59 15 50

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 Executive 47 21 19 4 8 0 1 69 12 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 35 25 16 15 9 0 0 60 23 411
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 22 12 9 7 0 3 71 17 752
2018 Administrative Support 67 10 5 5 2 0 10 87 8 58
2018 Other 54 27 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 49

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 Executive 67 12 4 1 4 1 11 90 6 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 67 13 7 4 2 0 7 86 7 409
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 17 7 4 4 1 6 85 8 757
2018 Administrative Support 72 18 0 2 2 2 5 96 4 57
2018 Other 80 9 8 1 0 2 0 91 1 50

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 Executive 57 12 11 5 9 1 5 73 15 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 65 11 7 5 7 1 3 80 13 411
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 16 7 4 5 1 5 83 10 754
2018 Administrative Support 74 7 5 4 5 0 5 85 9 57
2018 Other 84 11 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 49

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 Executive 57 30 10 1 1 0 0 87 3 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 52 26 12 4 5 0 1 79 9 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 51 27 12 5 3 0 3 80 8 763
2018 Administrative Support 67 14 11 2 0 0 7 87 2 57
2018 Other 76 19 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 50

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 Executive 48 14 17 10 10 0 0 62 21 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 49 19 14 9 8 0 1 69 18 411
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 50 22 12 6 8 0 2 74 14 759
2018 Administrative Support 64 9 12 7 2 0 7 78 9 58
2018 Other 80 11 1 4 4 0 0 91 8 50

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 Executive 36 31 25 1 6 0 0 68 8 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 12 7 2 3 0 26 83 7 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 54 15 5 1 2 0 23 90 4 759
2018 Administrative Support 68 2 4 0 0 0 26 95 0 57
2018 Other 74 7 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 48

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 Executive 57 21 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 56 21 10 4 1 0 8 83 6 410
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 64 16 8 3 1 0 7 87 4 761
2018 Administrative Support 74 9 2 3 0 0 12 94 4 58
2018 Other 81 17 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 49

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 Executive 80 7 4 3 5 0 1 88 8 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 67 14 5 3 3 0 7 88 7 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 65 15 7 5 3 0 4 84 9 765
2018 Administrative Support 52 7 12 9 14 0 7 63 24 58
2018 Other 39 19 26 6 7 0 2 59 14 49

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 Executive 62 11 22 1 3 0 1 73 4 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 46 27 17 5 2 0 3 75 8 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 47 26 14 7 3 0 2 75 10 762
2018 Administrative Support 57 21 9 2 9 0 3 80 11 58
2018 Other 56 24 17 2 2 0 0 79 4 50

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 Executive 7 20 30 25 17 1 0 27 43 76
2018 Scientific and Professional 7 26 37 22 8 0 0 33 29 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 27 39 16 6 0 0 39 22 766
2018 Administrative Support 22 38 22 9 5 0 3 63 14 58
2018 Other 21 51 24 3 2 0 0 72 5 50

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 Executive 27 23 35 12 4 0 0 16 49 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 16 24 38 16 6 0 0 22 40 412
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 12 20 40 19 8 0 0 28 32 757
2018 Administrative Support 12 12 28 17 28 0 3 46 25 58
2018 Other 2 14 35 30 19 0 0 49 16 48

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 Executive 40 44 5 5 5 0 0 84 10 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 42 19 11 5 1 0 64 16 417
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 26 45 16 7 3 2 0 73 11 760
2018 Administrative Support 31 43 17 5 0 3 0 77 5 58
2018 Other 26 44 11 6 2 10 0 78 9 50

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 Executive 23 30 12 13 22 0 0 53 35 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 30 19 19 16 2 0 45 35 415
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 18 36 21 14 10 2 0 55 24 765
2018 Administrative Support 22 43 22 2 7 3 0 68 9 58
2018 Other 26 35 24 10 1 4 0 64 12 50
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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 Executive 32 30 25 4 6 1 1 33 67 77
2018 Scientific and Professional 19 25 21 15 17 2 1 20 80 414
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 27 28 21 11 11 1 1 28 72 765
2018 Administrative Support 33 34 19 5 5 2 2 34 66 58
2018 Other 33 20 17 15 4 6 4 37 63 50

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 Executive 16 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 323
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 544
2018 Administrative Support 24 37
2018 Other 42 29

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 Executive 36 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 42 323
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 36 544
2018 Administrative Support 41 37
2018 Other 64 29

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 Executive 8 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 323
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 22 544
2018 Administrative Support 16 37
2018 Other 37 29

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 Executive 34 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 323
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 54 544
2018 Administrative Support 41 37
2018 Other 17 29

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 Executive 4 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 8 323
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 6 544
2018 Administrative Support 3 37
2018 Other 0 29

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 Executive 46 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 37 323
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 544
2018 Administrative Support 16 37
2018 Other 30 29

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 36 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 38 323
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 34 544
2018 Administrative Support 30 37
2018 Other 35 29

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 Executive 7 39 22 13 0 20 46
2018 Scientific and Professional 2 30 19 14 7 27 313
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 4 37 20 12 8 19 523
2018 Administrative Support 3 57 23 3 6 9 35
2018 Other 0 65 18 4 4 8 25

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Executive 26 74 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 31 69 320
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 30 70 541
2018 Administrative Support 53 47 36
2018 Other 48 52 29

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 Executive 16 24 12 22 22 0 4 42 46 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 6 15 15 23 36 1 3 22 62 322
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 9 24 20 15 24 2 5 36 43 544
2018 Administrative Support 31 33 8 17 8 0 3 66 26 36
2018 Other 4 44 20 13 8 4 8 54 23 28

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 Executive 4 12 14 18 40 2 10 18 66 50
2018 Scientific and Professional 2 8 12 19 55 1 3 11 77 321
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 3 11 12 18 49 2 4 15 71 544
2018 Administrative Support 14 6 19 17 36 0 8 21 58 36
2018 Other 8 15 20 23 22 8 4 26 51 28

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 Executive 63 11 9 3 7 0 8 80 10 75
2018 Scientific and Professional 33 15 19 12 13 0 7 53 26 413
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 14 16 17 14 1 6 50 33 762
2018 Administrative Support 40 10 16 9 14 2 10 57 25 58
2018 Other 40 19 16 6 2 2 15 71 10 49
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