2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 77. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 40 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 427
2018 Term 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 40 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 450
2017 Term 24 43 8 24 0 0 0 68 24 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 40 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 564
2011 Term 35 40 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 35 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 604
2008 Term 22 44 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 37 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 427
2018 Term 62 25 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 32 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 451
2017 Term 42 41 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 27 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 569
2011 Term 55 30 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 38 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 604
2008 Term 44 39 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 34 3 2 2 0 0 94 4 421
2018 Term 69 13 7 6 6 0 0 82 11 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 28 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 451
2017 Term 59 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 32 4 4 3 0 0 90 6 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 33 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 567
2011 Term 45 41 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 34 3 4 2 0 0 90 7 604
2008 Term 61 28 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 28 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 427
2018 Term 64 31 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 27 4 3 3 1 0 90 6 450
2017 Term 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 29 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 34 6 5 1 0 0 87 7 566
2011 Term 55 35 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 36 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 423
2018 Term 57 31 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 38 6 6 5 0 0 84 11 448
2017 Term 60 32 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 10 8 3 0 0 79 12 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 564
2011 Term 36 54 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 600
2008 Term 33 50 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 35 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 428
2018 Term 43 51 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 30 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 449
2017 Term 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 36 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 36 12 12 6 0 0 69 19 566
2011 Term 20 55 10 14 0 0 0 75 14 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 42 8 6 4 0 0 82 9 427
2018 Term 43 44 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 39 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 450
2017 Term 41 35 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 4 427
2018 Term 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 35 6 3 3 0 0 89 5 448
2017 Term 41 35 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 35 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 37 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 565
2011 Term 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 32 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 604
2008 Term 61 28 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 36 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 424
2018 Term 43 51 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 10 10 6 0 0 75 15 450
2017 Term 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 26 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 420
2018 Term 57 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 26 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 448
2017 Term 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 21 7 2 0 0 0 92 2 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 26 4 1 0 0 0 95 2 568
2011 Term 56 39 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 9 7 5 0 0 80 11 426
2018 Term 44 32 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 37 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 448
2017 Term 52 31 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 41 10 10 4 0 0 77 13 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 40 7 9 2 0 0 81 12 564
2011 Term 25 45 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 419
2018 Term 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 33 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 449
2017 Term 51 33 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 477

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 428
2018 Term 44 43 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 35 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 449
2017 Term 49 43 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 11 10 3 0 0 76 12 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 37 7 4 1 1 0 88 4 564
2011 Term 51 39 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 30 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 427
2018 Term 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 447
2017 Term 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 30 11 6 2 0 0 82 7 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 36 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 567
2011 Term 51 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 37 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 603
2008 Term 50 33 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 37 13 6 3 0 0 79 8 428
2018 Term 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 40 12 6 2 0 0 79 8 450
2017 Term 49 34 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 36 21 6 1 0 0 72 7 565
2011 Term 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 20 5 4 0 0 71 9 604
2008 Term 39 44 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 21 39 22 9 0 0 32 29 425
2018 Term 0 32 51 17 0 0 0 17 32 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 21 40 19 9 1 1 28 31 449
2017 Term 0 8 59 15 18 0 0 33 8 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 21 39 23 10 0 2 33 27 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 22 37 22 11 0 2 34 28 567
2011 Term 5 14 31 30 15 0 5 47 20 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 19 39 23 11 1 1 35 26 603
2008 Term 17 6 39 22 11 6 0 35 24 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 15 28 30 20 1 0 51 21 424
2018 Term 0 14 25 25 25 11 0 56 15 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 11 29 30 21 1 1 52 19 445
2017 Term 0 0 25 8 58 0 10 73 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 14 29 31 16 0 2 48 22 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 11 30 28 23 1 2 53 17 563
2011 Term 5 10 25 30 26 5 0 58 16 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 11 23 36 21 1 2 59 17 602
2008 Term 6 0 28 44 17 6 0 65 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 26 35 18 9 0 1 27 38 425
2018 Term 14 12 51 6 11 6 0 18 28 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 27 30 12 7 0 1 20 49 448
2017 Term 8 26 43 8 15 0 0 23 34 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 25 34 15 8 0 2 24 42 476
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 20 38 16 12 0 2 29 33 563
2011 Term 5 20 30 41 5 0 0 46 24 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 33 22 10 0 3 33 33 603
2008 Term 22 22 6 28 17 6 0 47 47 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 12 36 35 13 0 0 48 15 424
2018 Term 6 19 7 32 31 6 0 66 26 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 12 37 30 12 0 1 43 20 450
2017 Term 0 17 25 32 26 0 0 58 17 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 12 42 29 11 0 1 40 17 474
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 13 37 29 13 0 2 43 19 564
2011 Term 0 5 30 55 10 0 0 65 5 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 14 35 30 14 0 2 44 20 601
2008 Term 6 17 17 33 22 6 0 59 24 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 33 22 11 1 0 33 33 425
2018 Term 11 7 12 26 32 11 0 65 21 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 32 22 9 1 1 31 36 449
2017 Term 0 10 41 17 32 0 0 49 10 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 27 32 15 7 0 1 22 46 476
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 22 33 20 12 0 2 33 34 563
2011 Term 20 10 10 35 15 5 5 56 33 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 17 31 27 14 0 2 42 27 602
2008 Term 6 11 22 33 22 6 0 59 18 18

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 17 27 31 18 1 0 50 23 422
2018 Term 0 0 26 34 22 6 12 68 0 15
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 11 27 32 20 2 2 55 17 448
2017 Term 8 17 0 15 49 0 10 72 28 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 14 26 31 21 1 3 53 19 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 9 26 35 24 0 3 61 13 562
2011 Term 5 5 44 25 11 0 11 40 11 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 14 25 29 21 0 3 52 22 601
2008 Term 6 17 11 39 17 6 6 63 25 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 22 41 18 11 0 0 29 30 424
2018 Term 13 18 25 20 18 6 0 41 33 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 33 21 7 1 2 28 38 447
2017 Term 0 8 27 32 17 8 8 58 10 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 34 17 9 1 2 27 38 477
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 32 16 10 5 5 3 67 16 425
2018 Term 38 39 6 0 0 18 0 93 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 31 15 8 6 5 2 70 15 451
2017 Term 41 34 9 0 0 16 0 89 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 29 14 9 6 2 3 70 15 477

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 28 7 6 6 1 0 80 12 424
2018 Term 50 31 13 7 0 0 0 81 7 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 30 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 450
2017 Term 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 28 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 477

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 27 15 16 9 12 3 54 29 426
2018 Term 13 57 13 0 0 18 0 85 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 24 15 14 10 15 3 51 30 450
2017 Term 25 34 0 17 0 24 0 77 23 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 25 16 17 12 10 3 48 33 478

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 31 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 423
2018 Term 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 33 5 5 2 0 0 88 8 449
2017 Term 76 8 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 478

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 34 6 4 2 0 0 87 7 426
2018 Term 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 16
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 31 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 428
2018 Term 44 33 6 6 0 6 6 87 6 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 450
2017 Term 40 52 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 30 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 567
2011 Term 40 25 20 10 5 0 0 65 14 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 34 8 9 7 1 0 76 16 603
2008 Term 50 33 0 6 6 0 6 88 12 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 22 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 428
2018 Term 61 32 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 25 8 5 2 2 0 85 8 451
2017 Term 57 35 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 26 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 25 10 6 3 2 0 80 9 566
2011 Term 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 27 10 6 4 1 0 79 11 603
2008 Term 67 22 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 25 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 425
2018 Term 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 31 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 450
2017 Term 66 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 26 9 10 3 0 0 79 13 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 31 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 569
2011 Term 43 31 0 10 10 6 0 78 22 19
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 31 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 604
2008 Term 61 17 6 6 11 0 0 78 17 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 19 6 2 2 1 0 89 5 424
2018 Term 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 22 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 451
2017 Term 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 23 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 428
2018 Term 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 25 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 451
2017 Term 76 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 24 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 477
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Senior Management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 429
2018 Term 71 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 10 7 6 2 0 76 14 451
2017 Term 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 33 12 9 7 1 0 71 16 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 35 13 10 6 2 0 70 16 566
2011 Term 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 428
2018 Term 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 11 6 7 0 0 75 13 449
2017 Term 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 36 15 9 6 1 0 71 14 565
2011 Term 40 30 14 5 5 5 0 74 11 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 36 11 8 7 1 0 73 15 602
2008 Term 72 17 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 41 13 10 5 2 0 71 16 428
2018 Term 43 39 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 38 14 12 8 2 0 66 20 450
2017 Term 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 34 16 15 7 1 0 61 23 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 41 17 15 5 2 0 63 20 563
2011 Term 35 10 20 20 5 11 0 50 27 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 43 11 12 6 3 0 70 19 604
2008 Term 28 39 17 6 6 6 0 71 12 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 37 14 13 10 1 0 63 23 428
2018 Term 36 58 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 34 13 15 10 1 0 61 25 449
2017 Term 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 34 15 18 9 1 0 58 27 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 40 15 17 8 1 0 59 25 568
2011 Term 20 25 10 35 10 0 0 45 45 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 41 12 15 9 1 0 64 24 604
2008 Term 44 11 11 11 11 11 0 63 25 18
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 46 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 427
2018 Term 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 451
2017 Term 42 42 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 41 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 45 8 9 3 1 0 80 11 565
2011 Term 35 35 10 10 5 5 0 74 16 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 427
2018 Term 43 39 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 36 7 6 2 1 1 84 9 451
2017 Term 57 25 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 30 9 6 4 2 1 81 10 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 30 8 6 4 3 0 82 11 564
2011 Term 50 25 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 34 10 6 5 2 0 78 12 604
2008 Term 50 33 0 0 11 6 0 88 12 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 14 4 4 1 0 78 7 428
2018 Term 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 24 18 11 13 7 2 54 27 429
2018 Term 18 38 18 0 0 25 0 76 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 20 15 15 16 8 3 49 34 449
2017 Term 32 34 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 25 17 17 15 5 2 48 34 476
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 22 21 16 13 7 2 44 32 563
2011 Term 30 20 5 5 20 21 0 63 31 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 34 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 427
2018 Term 50 25 18 0 0 7 0 81 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 8 8 5 1 0 80 13 451
2017 Term 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 32 12 10 7 1 0 71 17 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 34 7 7 3 1 0 82 10 569
2011 Term 45 20 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 7 5 4 0 0 83 9 604
2008 Term 28 33 11 22 6 0 0 61 28 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 27 15 13 17 0 1 54 30 427
2018 Term 42 12 26 14 0 0 6 58 14 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 25 12 17 14 2 2 54 33 450
2017 Term 57 8 18 17 0 0 0 65 17 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 25 14 17 19 1 2 48 37 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 29 15 17 20 1 1 47 38 568
2011 Term 20 30 11 25 15 0 0 50 40 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 31 12 19 16 1 1 52 36 603
2008 Term 11 44 22 11 11 0 0 56 22 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 34 16 7 5 1 0 73 12 428
2018 Term 57 25 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 40 13 6 5 3 1 74 12 450
2017 Term 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 37 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 427
2018 Term 51 37 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 11 3 3 2 1 81 7 450
2017 Term 52 23 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 29 12 4 2 3 0 81 6 477

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 34 5 5 2 1 0 87 8 426
2018 Term 72 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 36 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 450
2017 Term 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 29 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 39 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 566
2011 Term 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 26 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 427
2018 Term 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 30 5 5 3 0 0 88 7 451
2017 Term 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 30 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 34 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 566
2011 Term 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 37 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 604
2008 Term 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 26 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 425
2018 Term 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 28 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 450
2017 Term 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 28 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 563
2011 Term 55 35 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 27 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 425
2018 Term 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 27 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 450
2017 Term 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 30 10 8 2 0 0 80 11 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 33 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 563
2011 Term 51 40 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 602
2008 Term 56 33 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 20 14 7 5 2 0 73 13 428
2018 Term 75 14 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 18 14 6 6 5 0 73 12 451
2017 Term 68 8 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 20 14 8 6 3 0 72 14 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 25 12 6 5 3 0 76 12 566
2011 Term 45 29 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20
2008 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 22 14 11 6 3 0 68 18 603
2008 Term 56 17 6 11 6 6 0 76 18 18
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 45 34 428
2018 Term 14 35 51 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 46 32 451
2017 Term 10 40 50 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 44 37 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 55 30 567
2011 Term 15 30 55 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 30 27 5 0 4 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 27 3 1 5 100
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 40 28 13 9999 8 91
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 33 2 9999 4 87
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 428
2018 Term 0 100 16

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 48

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 48

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 48

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 48

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 48

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 48

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 48

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 48

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 48

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 48

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 48

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 48

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 48

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 48

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 48

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 48

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 48

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 48

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 48

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 48

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 48

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 48

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 48

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 47

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 47

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 47

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 47

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 47

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 47

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 47

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 47

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 16 20 5 7 25 6 53 17 426
2018 Term 31 32 11 0 0 19 7 85 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 14 20 5 5 28 7 54 15 450
2017 Term 24 16 9 0 0 51 0 82 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 17 20 4 6 26 7 56 15 477

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 29 15 5 4 5 0 76 9 426
2018 Term 51 31 6 0 0 13 0 93 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 30 13 4 5 8 1 76 10 450
2017 Term 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 16 5 5 7 0 72 10 477
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 39 11 5 2 3 0 82 7 565
2011 Term 40 20 5 10 5 21 0 75 18 20
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 428
2018 Term 0 100 16

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 25

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 25

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 25

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 25

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 25

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 25

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 12 23 2 4 31 5 55 9 426
2018 Term 31 32 6 0 0 25 7 92 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 13 17 2 2 39 5 62 7 449
2017 Term 17 26 0 0 0 50 8 100 0 12
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 13 20 2 0 35 6 63 4 478

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 26 16 4 2 7 0 76 7 426
2018 Term 51 37 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 31 13 2 3 10 1 80 5 449
2017 Term 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 25 16 4 1 11 1 76 5 478
2011 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 33 12 2 1 5 0 83 3 567
2011 Term 40 20 25 5 0 11 0 67 5 20
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 26 9 5 2 0 2 84 7 427
2018 Term 38 32 25 0 0 0 6 74 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 25 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 447
2017 Term 57 17 18 8 0 0 0 74 8 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 38 28 10 7 0 1 55 17 426
2018 Term 25 31 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 33 28 12 6 0 0 54 18 450
2017 Term 49 15 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 23 10 3 0 0 64 13 427
2018 Term 39 22 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 15
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 37 21 9 4 0 0 65 14 450
2017 Term 51 31 0 10 0 0 8 89 11 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 23 13 8 1 1 56 21 424
2018 Term 24 33 31 12 0 0 0 57 12 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 28 23 12 7 0 1 57 20 448
2017 Term 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 25 10 5 1 0 3 84 5 426
2018 Term 69 12 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 26 11 3 2 0 5 83 5 448
2017 Term 67 25 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 425
2018 Term 57 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 35 20 6 5 0 0 69 11 447
2017 Term 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 39 19 8 4 0 1 69 12 428
2018 Term 42 45 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 448
2017 Term 50 31 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 37 26 10 5 0 0 60 14 427
2018 Term 23 33 39 6 0 0 0 56 6 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 38 20 13 7 0 0 61 19 447
2017 Term 33 51 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 30 23 9 4 1 1 63 13 428
2018 Term 42 26 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 33 18 9 7 1 0 66 16 448
2017 Term 44 49 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 38 21 9 3 0 1 66 12 426
2018 Term 31 32 32 6 0 0 0 62 6 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 33 23 9 4 0 0 64 13 448
2017 Term 50 34 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 18 8 2 2 0 1 87 5 428
2018 Term 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 17 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 449
2017 Term 84 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 11 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 427
2018 Term 81 14 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 9 5 3 2 0 3 89 6 427
2018 Term 89 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 11 5 2 2 2 1 91 4 450
2017 Term 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 29 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 428
2018 Term 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 27 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 450
2017 Term 74 16 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 21 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 427
2018 Term 60 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 18 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 449
2017 Term 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 14 7 1 0 0 30 89 1 425
2018 Term 50 6 6 0 0 0 39 91 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 13 5 1 1 0 29 90 3 449
2017 Term 74 0 0 0 0 0 26 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 20 8 2 0 0 3 90 2 425
2018 Term 69 12 13 0 0 0 6 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 19 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 446
2017 Term 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 15 4 1 1 0 2 93 2 428
2018 Term 6 18 38 32 7 0 0 24 39 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 73 19 5 1 2 0 1 93 3 450
2017 Term 26 32 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 29 13 4 1 0 1 82 5 426
2018 Term 46 41 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 28 12 3 2 0 1 83 6 450
2017 Term 57 27 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 42 28 9 2 0 0 61 11 429
2018 Term 23 52 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 43 33 7 3 0 0 57 11 451
2017 Term 16 68 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 15 40 28 12 0 0 39 21 426
2018 Term 6 18 25 40 11 0 0 51 24 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 14 44 27 9 0 0 36 20 451
2017 Term 0 8 25 59 8 0 0 66 8 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 29 7 3 1 1 0 88 4 424
2018 Term 44 31 19 0 0 6 0 79 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 449
2017 Term 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 33 10 6 5 1 0 78 11 427
2018 Term 36 51 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 42 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 450
2017 Term 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
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Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 26 8 3 2 2 1 60 40 428
2018 Term 56 6 32 0 0 7 0 60 40 16
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 28 12 4 3 5 0 50 50 451
2017 Term 68 8 8 8 0 8 0 74 26 12

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 168
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 211

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 168
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 211

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 168
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 211

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 168
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 211

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 168
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 211

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 168

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 168
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 211

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 56 17 6 3 6 157
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 62 14 3 0 3 206

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 25 165

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 22 8 10 3 0 8 77 14 167
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 27 11 10 8 2 7 68 20 213

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 14 8 11 13 5 38 44 41 167
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 12 11 9 14 5 41 36 42 213

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 9 9 3 4 0 6 83 8 427
2018 Term 57 6 31 0 0 0 7 67 0 16
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