2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs by Question 86. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Male gender 25 41 16 12 5 0 0 66 18 466
2018 Female gender 26 43 10 15 5 0 1 69 20 900

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 40 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 463
2018 Female gender 42 38 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 894

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 41 7 4 4 0 0 86 8 463
2018 Female gender 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 891

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 34 9 8 6 1 0 77 14 465
2018 Female gender 43 33 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 893

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 45 14 5 8 0 0 73 13 464
2018 Female gender 34 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 895

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 36 18 8 11 0 0 63 20 464
2018 Female gender 30 34 14 11 9 0 0 65 21 894

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 39 18 13 9 0 0 60 22 465
2018 Female gender 27 37 14 16 6 0 0 64 22 897

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 464
2018 Female gender 44 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 893

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 41 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 463
2018 Female gender 31 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 894

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 457
2018 Female gender 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 41 10 10 10 0 0 69 20 462
2018 Female gender 26 39 15 12 7 0 1 65 19 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 37 15 10 9 0 0 67 19 457
2018 Female gender 33 36 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 888

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 34 15 12 9 0 1 64 21 459
2018 Female gender 29 37 14 13 6 0 0 67 20 890

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 Male gender 32 42 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 462
2018 Female gender 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 893

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 31 19 8 9 0 1 65 17 465
2018 Female gender 34 30 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 899

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 27 34 14 5 0 1 19 46 464
2018 Female gender 15 30 31 16 7 0 1 23 46 893

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 29 27 13 8 1 2 22 50 461
2018 Female gender 18 27 28 15 7 3 1 23 47 892

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 32 27 10 6 1 1 17 56 465
2018 Female gender 24 28 29 12 4 1 1 16 54 895

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 26 29 21 8 1 2 29 41 461
2018 Female gender 16 22 32 20 8 1 1 29 39 891

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 25 26 14 8 1 1 23 51 464
2018 Female gender 24 22 26 16 8 1 3 25 48 893

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 23 34 16 9 2 2 26 39 462
2018 Female gender 21 24 26 18 7 3 2 26 47 885

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 26 30 12 6 1 2 18 51 464
2018 Female gender 20 28 28 15 6 2 2 21 50 892
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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 Male gender 24 36 15 10 7 4 4 65 19 465
2018 Female gender 20 32 16 12 9 7 4 59 24 889

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 27 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 464
2018 Female gender 41 31 9 10 8 1 0 72 18 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 24 22 15 12 10 4 43 31 461
2018 Female gender 12 18 18 18 12 18 3 39 38 890

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 34 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 464
2018 Female gender 45 35 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 886

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 39 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 465
2018 Female gender 38 40 12 5 4 1 0 78 9 889
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 35 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 463
2018 Female gender 37 33 11 9 8 1 1 72 17 890

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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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 Male gender 47 27 14 6 5 2 0 75 11 463
2018 Female gender 46 28 11 8 5 2 1 75 13 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 30 12 9 5 1 1 74 14 463
2018 Female gender 43 27 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 888

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 26 7 3 5 1 0 84 8 463
2018 Female gender 57 24 9 4 5 1 0 82 10 890

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 31 9 7 7 1 0 77 14 462
2018 Female gender 48 26 11 9 7 0 0 74 16 890
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 29 22 11 8 5 7 54 21 187
2018 Female gender 17 33 20 11 8 4 6 56 21 249

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 35 18 10 7 6 0 63 18 466
2018 Female gender 27 30 19 12 6 6 1 60 20 897

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 34 18 15 11 2 0 55 27 464
2018 Female gender 24 30 20 15 8 2 0 55 24 893

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 30 22 20 13 4 0 43 34 460
2018 Female gender 16 27 23 19 10 5 0 45 30 897

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 28 19 24 15 2 0 41 39 466
2018 Female gender 15 26 20 24 13 3 0 42 38 896
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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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 40 19 16 9 1 0 56 25 463
2018 Female gender 21 43 18 13 5 0 0 64 18 896

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 36 18 13 5 3 1 63 19 464
2018 Female gender 25 34 15 12 7 4 2 63 21 895

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 35 25 11 7 3 0 57 18 464
2018 Female gender 23 35 23 12 5 2 0 59 18 893

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 21 23 11 15 11 3 42 31 465
2018 Female gender 11 20 22 16 15 13 3 37 37 889

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 35 18 15 10 3 0 56 26 465
2018 Female gender 22 34 18 13 9 3 0 58 23 896

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 30 16 16 16 2 1 50 34 465
2018 Female gender 20 32 16 15 14 3 1 54 30 892

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 43 21 12 6 2 0 60 18 464
2018 Female gender 16 36 24 12 6 5 1 56 19 895

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 39 14 6 3 4 0 76 9 460
2018 Female gender 36 41 11 6 2 3 0 80 9 893

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 42 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 461
2018 Female gender 37 42 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 892

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 463
2018 Female gender 44 38 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 893

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 33 20 11 10 1 0 58 22 461
2018 Female gender 29 31 20 13 6 2 0 60 19 892

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 35 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 460
2018 Female gender 29 35 19 12 5 1 0 64 17 894

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 24 22 13 13 3 0 50 27 462
2018 Female gender 26 26 21 13 10 4 1 54 24 894
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 26 31 466
2018 Female gender 41 25 34 899

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 27 45 4 5 8 205
2018 Female gender 9 29 36 5 10 11 365
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 87 464
2018 Female gender 18 82 893

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 62
2018 Female gender 50 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 71 62
2018 Female gender 56 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 62
2018 Female gender 13 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 62
2018 Female gender 6 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 62
2018 Female gender 40 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 62 62
2018 Female gender 40 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 62
2018 Female gender 57 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 62
2018 Female gender 34 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 46 62
2018 Female gender 39 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 50 62
2018 Female gender 59 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 62
2018 Female gender 33 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 62
2018 Female gender 14 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 62
2018 Female gender 42 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 62
2018 Female gender 24 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 62
2018 Female gender 15 168

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 67 62
2018 Female gender 58 168

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 62
2018 Female gender 29 168

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 Male gender 14 62
2018 Female gender 11 168

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 16 62
2018 Female gender 10 168

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 62
2018 Female gender 6 168

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 62
2018 Female gender 12 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 62
2018 Female gender 14 168

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 62
2018 Female gender 27 168

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 Male gender 0 57
2018 Female gender 8 167

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 Male gender 8 57
2018 Female gender 12 167

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 Male gender 17 57
2018 Female gender 18 167

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 Male gender 8 57
2018 Female gender 12 167

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 57
2018 Female gender 36 167

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 Male gender 15 57
2018 Female gender 11 167

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 57
2018 Female gender 50 167

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 62 57
2018 Female gender 64 167

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 57
2018 Female gender 13 167

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 21 23 8 8 21 6 46 22 464
2018 Female gender 11 15 20 11 10 28 6 38 31 897

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 33 19 9 7 8 1 62 17 465
2018 Female gender 19 29 22 10 7 12 1 55 20 896
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 7 93 465
2018 Female gender 8 92 894

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 36
2018 Female gender 36 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 78 36
2018 Female gender 80 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 36
2018 Female gender 7 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 36
2018 Female gender 19 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 57 36
2018 Female gender 38 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 36
2018 Female gender 16 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 36
2018 Female gender 7 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 36
2018 Female gender 30 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 36
2018 Female gender 33 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 36
2018 Female gender 12 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 15 36
2018 Female gender 16 76

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 36
2018 Female gender 30 76

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 Male gender 14 36
2018 Female gender 17 76

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 36
2018 Female gender 0 76

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 Male gender 12 36
2018 Female gender 7 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 36
2018 Female gender 13 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 36
2018 Female gender 47 76

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 29
2018 Female gender 8 76

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 29
2018 Female gender 33 76

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 29
2018 Female gender 49 76

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 Male gender 62 29
2018 Female gender 52 76

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 19 29
2018 Female gender 15 76

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 20 25 4 6 26 6 49 15 465
2018 Female gender 12 14 24 5 5 34 6 44 16 896

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 32 21 4 5 13 1 65 12 465
2018 Female gender 20 29 22 6 5 17 2 60 13 891
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Stress and Well-Being

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 26 21 17 17 0 1 45 34 462
2018 Female gender 17 23 23 17 17 0 2 42 35 894

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 12 22 35 18 12 0 0 34 30 461
2018 Female gender 18 23 28 15 16 0 0 42 30 893

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 27 24 20 11 0 1 44 32 462
2018 Female gender 21 27 24 15 12 0 1 48 27 890

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 19 25 21 20 0 1 34 41 461
2018 Female gender 19 19 23 18 20 1 1 39 38 889

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 28 16 8 5 0 6 69 14 460
2018 Female gender 42 23 13 9 8 0 5 68 18 889

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 25 24 12 10 0 1 53 23 461
2018 Female gender 29 25 21 12 12 0 1 55 24 891

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 33 26 12 7 0 1 54 19 460
2018 Female gender 23 32 24 11 8 1 2 56 19 893

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 27 29 19 10 0 0 41 29 460
2018 Female gender 19 28 25 16 10 0 1 48 27 889

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 28 25 17 8 0 1 48 26 459
2018 Female gender 22 24 25 15 12 0 1 47 27 891

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 23 35 24 12 6 0 1 58 18 456
2018 Female gender 31 30 21 10 6 0 1 62 17 890

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 20 16 12 6 0 2 65 19 457
2018 Female gender 46 23 11 9 7 0 3 72 17 885

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 70 15 6 2 2 0 4 89 5 457
2018 Female gender 63 16 6 4 3 1 7 86 8 889

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 72 11 7 3 4 1 3 86 8 460
2018 Female gender 60 15 7 5 6 1 5 81 12 884

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 58 25 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 462
2018 Female gender 51 26 12 4 4 0 3 80 8 894

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 21 11 6 8 0 0 75 14 460
2018 Female gender 52 18 12 8 7 0 3 72 15 892

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 55 19 6 1 2 0 16 88 4 462
2018 Female gender 53 11 5 1 2 0 26 88 4 889

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 59 19 10 5 1 0 5 82 7 458
2018 Female gender 66 16 7 2 1 0 8 89 3 894

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 17 6 6 4 0 3 84 9 461
2018 Female gender 64 13 8 4 4 0 6 82 9 897

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 22 13 6 3 0 2 78 9 462
2018 Female gender 46 27 16 6 3 0 2 75 9 895

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 29 38 16 6 0 0 40 22 465
2018 Female gender 13 28 35 17 7 0 0 41 24 898

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 11 19 41 19 10 0 0 29 30 458
2018 Female gender 14 21 37 19 10 0 0 28 35 888

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 43 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 464
2018 Female gender 27 45 15 7 4 3 0 74 10 895

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 35 23 13 10 1 0 53 24 463
2018 Female gender 18 34 19 14 11 2 0 54 26 899
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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 Male gender 28 29 19 10 11 2 1 29 71 466
2018 Female gender 25 27 22 12 12 1 1 26 74 895

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 26 323
2018 Female gender 24 656

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 323
2018 Female gender 39 656

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 323
2018 Female gender 24 656

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 47 323
2018 Female gender 50 656

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 323
2018 Female gender 6 656

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 34 323
2018 Female gender 30 656

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 323
2018 Female gender 36 656

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 42 21 10 3 20 310
2018 Female gender 3 36 20 12 8 20 629

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 60 321
2018 Female gender 29 71 651

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 8 27 18 16 26 1 4 37 44 323
2018 Female gender 10 22 17 19 26 2 5 34 48 653

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 5 11 14 18 46 1 4 18 68 321
2018 Female gender 3 9 13 19 50 2 4 14 73 653

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 15 17 12 12 1 5 56 26 463
2018 Female gender 33 14 16 14 13 1 9 52 31 892
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