2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office by Question 87. Are you an Aboriginal person?

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 Aboriginal 21 40 9 15 15 0 0 61 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 11 12 3 0 2 74 15 626
2017 Aboriginal 21 28 22 15 13 0 0 49 28 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 14 11 4 0 1 70 15 692
2014 Aboriginal 37 32 0 25 6 0 0 69 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 33 42 11 9 4 0 1 76 13 614
2011 Aboriginal 43 33 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 42 12 9 3 1 2 75 12 660
2008 Aboriginal 47 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 8 5 0 2 73 13 465

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 Aboriginal 61 24 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 623
2017 Aboriginal 51 28 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 36 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 692
2014 Aboriginal 50 32 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 613
2011 Aboriginal 68 18 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 662
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 467

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 Aboriginal 78 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 56 34 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 620
2017 Aboriginal 43 36 8 8 6 0 0 79 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 691
2014 Aboriginal 68 19 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 31 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 614
2011 Aboriginal 58 22 4 0 15 0 0 81 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 53 32 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 662
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 40 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 465

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 Aboriginal 22 63 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 40 8 6 1 0 0 86 6 622
2017 Aboriginal 35 44 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 39 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 692
2014 Aboriginal 43 44 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 614
2011 Aboriginal 58 36 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 658
2008 Aboriginal 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 40 40 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 467

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 Aboriginal 32 39 0 15 15 0 0 71 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 36 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 625
2017 Aboriginal 14 42 22 15 6 0 0 56 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 35 12 8 5 0 1 75 13 692
2014 Aboriginal 12 39 25 0 24 0 0 51 24 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 15 614
2011 Aboriginal 24 47 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 663

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 Aboriginal 21 49 15 0 15 0 0 71 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 41 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 625
2017 Aboriginal 15 49 22 8 6 0 0 64 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 44 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 692

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 Aboriginal 71 0 15 0 15 0 0 71 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 32 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 627
2017 Aboriginal 21 58 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 691
2014 Aboriginal 44 50 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 613
2011 Aboriginal 48 33 9 4 0 0 5 86 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 33 10 4 3 0 0 84 6 662
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 53 35 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 466

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 Aboriginal 30 40 0 15 15 0 0 71 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 625
2017 Aboriginal 21 36 23 15 6 0 0 56 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 37 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 688

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 Aboriginal 61 24 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 62 29 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 627
2017 Aboriginal 58 36 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 32 6 2 1 0 0 92 2 689
2014 Aboriginal 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 69 22 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 614
2011 Aboriginal 67 22 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 65 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 663

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 Aboriginal 47 24 0 15 15 0 0 71 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 625
2017 Aboriginal 14 43 0 37 6 0 0 57 43 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 36 9 10 3 0 1 78 13 689
2014 Aboriginal 31 31 7 19 12 0 0 62 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 42 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 614
2011 Aboriginal 34 38 14 4 10 0 0 72 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 38 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 661

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 Aboriginal 47 24 0 15 15 0 0 71 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 33 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 624
2017 Aboriginal 29 28 22 15 6 0 0 57 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 31 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 689
2014 Aboriginal 25 50 13 0 12 0 0 76 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 41 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 613

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 Aboriginal 54 17 0 15 15 0 0 71 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 36 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 626
2017 Aboriginal 14 58 22 0 6 0 0 72 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 35 10 5 2 0 1 82 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 38 31 13 6 12 0 0 69 17 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 41 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 614
2011 Aboriginal 52 18 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 47 38 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 660

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 Aboriginal 55 30 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 628
2017 Aboriginal 56 23 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 35 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 687
2014 Aboriginal 39 48 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 51 35 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 613
2011 Aboriginal 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 661
2008 Aboriginal 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 42 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 467

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 Aboriginal 29 17 38 0 15 0 0 46 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 29 21 13 9 0 0 57 22 629
2017 Aboriginal 15 52 26 8 0 0 0 66 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 34 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 690
2014 Aboriginal 30 18 26 6 19 0 0 49 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 18 11 6 0 1 65 17 614
2011 Aboriginal 44 19 9 18 5 0 6 66 24 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 34 18 9 6 0 1 66 15 660
2008 Aboriginal 33 13 13 33 7 0 0 47 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 21 14 11 0 1 54 25 466

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 Aboriginal 18 22 44 0 15 0 0 15 41 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 24 37 20 8 0 1 29 33 628
2017 Aboriginal 29 36 6 14 8 7 0 24 70 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 33 20 8 1 4 30 36 691
2014 Aboriginal 20 25 30 12 6 0 6 20 48 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 24 39 19 9 2 3 29 30 613
2011 Aboriginal 10 14 29 23 15 0 10 42 26 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 24 35 18 9 1 3 28 35 660
2008 Aboriginal 13 40 27 13 7 0 0 20 53 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 25 35 19 6 0 3 26 38 467

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 Aboriginal 0 17 54 0 29 0 0 29 17 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 7 14 25 31 20 1 2 53 21 621
2017 Aboriginal 14 8 21 28 22 7 0 55 23 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 10 25 27 22 3 6 54 18 690
2014 Aboriginal 14 18 38 12 12 0 6 26 34 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 12 25 33 20 2 4 56 17 611
2011 Aboriginal 4 14 34 10 25 0 14 40 21 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 4 11 24 32 22 2 4 58 16 661
2008 Aboriginal 0 27 20 27 27 0 0 53 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 6 15 30 29 16 1 4 47 21 465

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 Aboriginal 9 0 32 30 29 0 0 59 9 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 16 31 28 16 2 2 45 23 627
2017 Aboriginal 21 8 42 22 0 7 0 24 31 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 14 27 24 17 2 7 45 25 686
2014 Aboriginal 19 19 44 19 0 0 0 19 37 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 30 25 15 2 3 42 26 612
2011 Aboriginal 14 23 20 19 20 0 4 40 39 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 16 29 24 17 2 3 44 26 659
2008 Aboriginal 20 27 40 0 13 0 0 13 47 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 31 23 12 1 4 36 31 467

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 Aboriginal 17 8 46 0 29 0 0 29 25 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 23 34 21 13 0 1 34 32 623
2017 Aboriginal 14 14 36 22 7 7 0 32 30 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 9 20 34 21 11 0 4 33 30 682
2014 Aboriginal 12 0 57 25 6 0 0 31 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 6 19 40 22 11 1 2 34 26 611
2011 Aboriginal 9 18 40 14 9 0 10 25 31 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 7 20 37 21 12 1 2 34 28 658
2008 Aboriginal 20 20 13 33 13 0 0 47 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 38 19 8 1 2 28 33 465

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 Aboriginal 0 32 31 0 29 8 0 32 34 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 11 22 32 19 13 1 2 33 34 626
2017 Aboriginal 14 20 30 7 22 7 0 32 36 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 10 19 29 19 15 1 6 37 32 692
2014 Aboriginal 13 44 25 6 12 0 0 19 57 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 13 22 27 19 13 2 4 34 37 611
2011 Aboriginal 14 14 28 15 20 5 4 38 31 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 27 23 14 2 4 39 32 656
2008 Aboriginal 20 20 40 7 13 0 0 20 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 10 16 30 24 14 0 5 40 28 467

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 Aboriginal 9 8 37 17 29 0 0 46 17 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 6 17 35 23 16 2 2 40 23 625
2017 Aboriginal 14 21 21 30 7 7 0 40 38 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 14 29 24 16 3 6 44 24 687
2014 Aboriginal 6 25 44 19 0 0 6 20 33 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 5 16 34 23 15 3 4 41 23 613
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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 Aboriginal 32 25 29 0 15 0 0 56 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 16 8 3 6 5 70 13 627
2017 Aboriginal 15 36 36 0 0 7 6 58 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 28 10 7 4 7 7 74 14 689
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 19 19 0 0 12 57 21 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 29 14 6 5 6 5 71 13 613

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 Aboriginal 49 15 7 15 15 0 0 64 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 7 8 4 0 0 82 12 624
2017 Aboriginal 45 35 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 27 6 6 5 1 0 83 11 690
2014 Aboriginal 38 25 0 14 17 0 6 67 33 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 9 7 6 1 0 79 13 614

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 Aboriginal 15 31 22 0 15 17 0 55 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 22 20 12 6 14 5 53 23 624
2017 Aboriginal 14 23 7 0 0 56 0 84 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 15 26 12 12 6 23 5 57 25 692
2014 Aboriginal 18 19 17 6 32 6 0 41 41 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 18 25 17 12 6 16 6 56 23 613

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 Aboriginal 71 0 15 0 15 0 0 71 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 623
2017 Aboriginal 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 60 29 4 5 1 0 0 89 6 689
2014 Aboriginal 43 38 6 7 6 0 0 81 13 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 54 34 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 613

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 Aboriginal 56 14 0 15 15 0 0 71 29 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 32 10 4 1 1 0 85 4 626
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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 Aboriginal 61 9 15 0 15 0 0 71 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 10 8 1 0 1 81 9 625
2017 Aboriginal 36 36 15 0 0 13 0 83 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 30 8 7 4 1 1 80 11 691
2014 Aboriginal 39 38 0 0 24 0 0 76 24 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 36 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 614
2011 Aboriginal 53 23 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 34 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 661
2008 Aboriginal 53 20 0 20 7 0 0 73 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 11 11 8 0 1 70 19 467

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 Aboriginal 61 9 15 0 15 0 0 71 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 27 8 4 1 1 1 86 6 627
2017 Aboriginal 42 36 7 0 8 7 0 84 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 57 24 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 692
2014 Aboriginal 50 19 0 6 25 0 0 69 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 26 10 4 3 3 1 83 7 614
2011 Aboriginal 55 15 15 5 5 0 5 74 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 49 27 10 6 5 2 0 78 11 662
2008 Aboriginal 40 27 7 7 20 0 0 67 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 8 8 5 3 1 78 14 467

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 Aboriginal 54 17 15 0 15 0 0 71 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 9 7 1 0 1 82 9 624
2017 Aboriginal 36 42 8 7 0 7 0 84 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 27 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 690
2014 Aboriginal 32 32 6 12 19 0 0 63 30 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 8 9 3 0 1 80 12 614
2011 Aboriginal 56 30 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 11 9 5 1 0 74 15 661
2008 Aboriginal 53 27 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 9 10 8 1 0 73 18 466

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 Aboriginal 61 24 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 67 23 5 2 2 1 0 90 4 623
2017 Aboriginal 71 15 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 62 23 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 691

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 Aboriginal 61 9 15 0 15 0 0 71 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 58 28 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 626
2017 Aboriginal 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 23 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 689
2014 Aboriginal 45 19 13 6 18 0 0 63 24 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 612
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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 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 5 4 3 1 8 86 8 171
2017 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 10 3 2 4 6 82 6 178
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 6 7 1 3 7 83 10 153

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 Aboriginal 51 25 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 27 11 6 3 4 0 78 10 631
2017 Aboriginal 43 36 8 0 6 8 0 85 7 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 8 5 3 8 0 84 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 19 49 6 13 7 6 0 72 21 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 10 5 3 6 0 81 8 613
2011 Aboriginal 39 19 24 10 4 4 0 61 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 14 6 6 7 0 72 13 660

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 Aboriginal 51 25 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 29 12 7 5 2 0 76 11 628
2017 Aboriginal 36 43 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 10 6 3 3 0 80 9 690
2014 Aboriginal 31 25 19 18 7 0 0 56 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 12 5 3 2 0 79 8 613
2011 Aboriginal 50 23 9 14 0 4 0 76 15 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 15 5 7 3 0 71 13 660
2008 Aboriginal 53 27 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 36 35 13 8 7 2 0 72 15 465

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 Aboriginal 51 18 22 0 8 0 0 70 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 34 32 14 10 5 4 1 69 16 628
2017 Aboriginal 29 36 15 8 6 7 0 69 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 12 8 3 4 1 75 12 689
2014 Aboriginal 19 25 37 12 7 0 0 43 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 34 37 13 9 3 4 0 74 12 613
2011 Aboriginal 29 39 18 9 0 5 0 72 9 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 25 41 16 7 5 5 0 70 13 662
2008 Aboriginal 47 27 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 25 38 16 10 6 5 0 67 17 466

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 Aboriginal 44 25 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 26 33 15 15 9 2 0 61 24 630
2017 Aboriginal 22 43 22 8 6 0 0 65 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 38 12 13 6 3 0 68 19 690
2014 Aboriginal 12 32 19 12 25 0 0 44 37 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 25 40 15 13 5 2 0 67 18 612
2011 Aboriginal 34 28 24 14 0 0 0 62 14 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 23 39 14 15 7 2 0 63 23 660
2008 Aboriginal 33 33 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 43 12 12 10 2 0 65 22 465
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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 Aboriginal 53 25 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 42 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 625
2017 Aboriginal 35 30 13 8 6 8 0 71 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 37 42 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 691
2014 Aboriginal 32 31 25 7 6 0 0 63 13 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 13 5 1 2 0 81 6 613
2011 Aboriginal 54 33 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 37 40 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 661

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 Aboriginal 53 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 32 12 9 4 3 1 73 14 625
2017 Aboriginal 42 30 0 15 6 7 0 78 22 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 10 7 3 5 1 79 10 691
2014 Aboriginal 43 13 19 6 13 0 6 60 21 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 35 7 7 3 2 2 82 11 614
2011 Aboriginal 40 23 14 18 5 0 0 63 23 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 30 9 8 6 6 1 75 15 661
2008 Aboriginal 47 33 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 34 13 11 6 5 1 68 18 467

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 Aboriginal 53 25 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 15 6 2 1 0 76 9 624

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 Aboriginal 36 26 22 0 8 8 0 67 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 20 18 13 10 12 5 51 27 626
2017 Aboriginal 8 29 21 8 20 15 0 43 32 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 19 18 10 10 16 6 50 26 691
2014 Aboriginal 31 6 12 19 24 6 0 40 47 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 15 20 19 14 11 14 7 44 32 614
2011 Aboriginal 21 19 18 23 5 14 0 46 33 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 17 20 18 11 14 14 6 46 31 662

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 Aboriginal 53 32 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 28 33 15 12 7 4 1 64 20 627
2017 Aboriginal 27 30 22 0 13 8 0 62 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 11 10 7 7 1 69 18 692
2014 Aboriginal 25 25 19 12 19 0 0 50 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 32 36 10 10 7 4 1 71 18 611
2011 Aboriginal 39 28 9 4 15 0 4 70 21 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 36 15 11 8 3 0 65 19 661
2008 Aboriginal 47 33 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 36 14 12 6 1 1 67 19 466

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 Aboriginal 44 17 15 24 0 0 0 61 24 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 22 24 19 14 14 3 3 50 30 629
2017 Aboriginal 34 0 23 22 6 15 0 40 33 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 25 13 16 12 4 4 55 30 690
2014 Aboriginal 0 6 18 19 50 6 0 7 74 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 19 22 15 18 19 4 5 44 40 614
2011 Aboriginal 25 28 6 14 23 4 0 55 39 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 14 27 16 16 22 3 2 43 40 661
2008 Aboriginal 27 13 13 27 20 0 0 40 47 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 15 30 17 17 16 2 3 47 35 464

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 Aboriginal 45 40 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 35 36 19 7 2 2 0 72 9 628
2017 Aboriginal 35 30 15 8 6 7 0 69 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 38 14 6 3 4 1 76 10 690

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 Aboriginal 61 32 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 13 4 2 4 0 80 6 627
2017 Aboriginal 56 30 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 33 12 3 3 7 0 80 7 690
2014 Aboriginal 44 25 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 33 13 3 1 6 1 81 5 614

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 Aboriginal 45 47 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 627
2017 Aboriginal 50 29 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 39 8 3 1 3 0 87 4 692
2014 Aboriginal 44 13 31 12 0 0 0 57 12 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 48 35 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 614
2011 Aboriginal 44 29 14 13 0 0 0 72 13 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 32 14 6 3 3 0 76 9 661

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 Aboriginal 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 57 32 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 628
2017 Aboriginal 64 15 7 8 0 6 0 84 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 32 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 689
2014 Aboriginal 56 13 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 60 29 6 3 1 1 0 89 5 614
2011 Aboriginal 53 28 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 34 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 659
2008 Aboriginal 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 43 39 9 5 4 0 0 82 8 466

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 Aboriginal 53 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 13 6 2 1 0 78 9 628
2017 Aboriginal 21 58 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 28 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 37 38 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 46 33 12 5 2 1 0 80 7 614
2011 Aboriginal 54 27 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 43 32 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 661

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 Aboriginal 51 34 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 34 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 622
2017 Aboriginal 34 45 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 687
2014 Aboriginal 37 38 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 50 31 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 613
2011 Aboriginal 58 32 4 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 46 32 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 658
2008 Aboriginal 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 41 37 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 466

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 Aboriginal 44 34 15 0 0 8 0 84 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 23 15 10 4 2 1 70 15 628
2017 Aboriginal 28 30 15 21 6 0 0 58 27 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 22 15 10 5 3 2 68 16 690
2014 Aboriginal 43 32 0 6 19 0 0 75 25 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 21 18 10 5 3 1 66 15 613
2011 Aboriginal 61 14 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 23 16 10 8 4 1 66 18 659
2008 Aboriginal 47 13 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 29 29 16 12 7 6 2 63 20 465
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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 Aboriginal 53 30 17 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 26 35 631
2017 Aboriginal 50 22 28 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 26 30 692
2014 Aboriginal 44 25 31 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 26 31 614
2011 Aboriginal 33 44 23 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 28 32 662
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Aboriginal 53 17 0 0 0 30 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 16 20 3 3 27 8 60 9 630
2017 Aboriginal 8 43 0 0 8 42 0 87 13 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 15 14 3 3 34 13 64 11 691
2014 Aboriginal 19 19 6 6 7 36 6 66 23 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 16 15 4 3 33 11 60 12 614

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 Aboriginal 53 25 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 36 32 16 3 2 10 1 76 6 630
2017 Aboriginal 29 35 0 8 0 28 0 89 11 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 29 14 3 3 15 2 75 8 690
2014 Aboriginal 32 19 13 0 13 23 0 66 17 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 31 14 4 3 17 3 74 9 614
2011 Aboriginal 24 35 18 10 0 14 0 68 11 21
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 32 17 5 3 12 1 72 9 657
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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 Aboriginal 0 100 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 5 95 630

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 38 34

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 60 34

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 34

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 16 34

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 34

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 34

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 34

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 14 34

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 24 34

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 34

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 18 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 34

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 0 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 24 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 19 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 34

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 34

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Non-Aboriginal 46 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 31 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 14 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 40 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 0 34

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 Non-Aboriginal 51 34

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 Aboriginal 53 17 0 0 0 30 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 16 19 1 1 32 8 65 3 629
2017 Aboriginal 22 23 7 0 8 41 0 75 13 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 15 12 2 1 41 12 69 5 689
2014 Aboriginal 13 19 13 0 0 49 6 71 0 16
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 12 17 1 2 39 13 58 7 614
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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 Aboriginal 37 38 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 21 9 8 0 2 61 17 628
2017 Aboriginal 7 55 22 0 16 0 0 61 16 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 20 11 10 1 3 57 22 691

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 Aboriginal 29 22 24 17 8 0 0 51 25 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 13 24 34 17 12 0 1 37 29 630
2017 Aboriginal 15 21 29 14 21 0 0 36 35 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 25 30 17 10 0 1 42 27 692

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 Aboriginal 29 14 32 25 0 0 0 44 25 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 15 29 29 15 10 0 1 45 26 624
2017 Aboriginal 22 6 28 22 14 0 8 31 39 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 21 27 27 14 9 0 1 50 23 688

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 Aboriginal 36 15 33 15 0 0 0 51 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 17 28 25 14 13 1 1 47 28 629
2017 Aboriginal 8 13 28 23 21 8 0 23 47 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 23 23 17 11 0 2 48 29 690

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 Aboriginal 37 38 9 8 8 0 0 75 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 31 27 21 11 8 0 2 59 19 629
2017 Aboriginal 22 13 36 8 6 7 8 41 16 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 26 20 10 7 0 5 61 18 691

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 Aboriginal 37 29 9 17 8 0 0 66 25 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 23 29 22 15 10 0 0 52 26 631
2017 Aboriginal 29 20 36 0 14 0 0 50 14 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 27 26 14 8 0 1 52 22 691

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 Aboriginal 37 15 47 0 0 0 0 53 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 30 38 21 6 3 0 1 69 9 629
2017 Aboriginal 36 14 21 8 21 0 0 50 29 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 34 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 690

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 Aboriginal 29 14 30 26 0 0 0 44 26 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 26 11 5 1 1 57 17 628
2017 Aboriginal 15 14 21 30 14 7 0 30 47 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 34 21 11 5 0 1 61 17 690

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 Aboriginal 29 22 41 0 8 0 0 51 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 36 17 9 4 0 1 69 13 628
2017 Aboriginal 15 28 15 14 21 7 0 46 38 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 35 33 18 7 4 0 1 69 12 691

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 Aboriginal 51 41 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 50 24 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 626
2017 Aboriginal 50 37 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 22 12 5 3 0 3 80 8 687

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 Aboriginal 59 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 72 14 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 625

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 Aboriginal 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 79 9 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 628
2017 Aboriginal 78 7 0 7 8 0 0 85 15 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 78 9 4 3 1 1 5 92 4 690

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 Aboriginal 61 17 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 61 23 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 627
2017 Aboriginal 78 15 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 65 22 8 2 1 0 3 89 3 690

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 Aboriginal 83 8 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 66 17 9 4 2 1 2 85 6 627
2017 Aboriginal 66 8 6 21 0 0 0 73 21 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 68 15 7 4 3 0 2 85 8 691

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 Aboriginal 54 0 0 15 0 0 31 79 21 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 54 12 4 2 1 1 27 91 3 619
2017 Aboriginal 51 0 0 7 0 0 42 88 12 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 10 4 1 1 0 25 92 2 692

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 Aboriginal 69 15 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 64 22 7 1 1 1 4 90 3 624
2017 Aboriginal 78 0 0 7 0 0 15 92 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 15 6 1 0 0 6 91 2 688

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 Aboriginal 46 39 0 0 15 0 0 85 15 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 76 10 4 3 3 0 4 89 7 627
2017 Aboriginal 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 72 10 7 3 2 1 5 87 5 692

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 Aboriginal 62 22 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 12 3 1 0 2 83 5 628
2017 Aboriginal 57 21 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 10 4 1 1 3 85 5 689

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 Aboriginal 29 22 32 9 8 0 0 51 17 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 12 31 37 13 6 0 0 43 20 627
2017 Aboriginal 8 15 43 27 8 0 0 22 35 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 31 36 14 6 0 1 43 20 690

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 Aboriginal 22 17 32 22 7 0 0 29 39 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 9 21 39 22 9 0 0 31 30 616
2017 Aboriginal 21 36 13 22 7 0 0 29 58 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 22 40 22 10 0 1 32 27 690

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 Aboriginal 54 32 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 12 5 1 1 0 82 7 631
2017 Aboriginal 15 30 13 15 6 21 0 57 26 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 45 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 690

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 Aboriginal 29 18 45 8 0 0 0 47 8 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 14 10 5 1 0 70 16 630
2017 Aboriginal 15 36 22 15 12 0 0 51 27 14
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 39 16 13 5 2 0 65 19 690
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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 Aboriginal 44 9 39 0 0 0 8 48 52 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 33 30 20 9 4 3 1 35 65 630
2017 Aboriginal 40 8 37 7 8 0 0 40 60 13
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 24 20 9 9 4 2 35 65 692

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 Aboriginal 52 9 14 0 17 0 8 66 18 10
2018 Non-Aboriginal 45 20 15 8 7 1 5 68 16 626
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