2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 89. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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 Visible minority 18 44 14 18 6 0 0 63 24 16
2018 Non-visible minority 41 41 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 420
2017 Visible minority 18 44 19 12 6 0 0 63 19 16
2017 Non-visible minority 40 40 7 10 2 0 0 80 12 460
2014 Visible minority 20 39 41 0 0 0 0 59 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 40 39 7 10 3 0 0 79 14 477
2011 Visible minority 46 25 13 4 8 4 0 74 13 24
2011 Non-visible minority 49 35 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 574
2008 Visible minority 30 30 19 19 4 0 0 59 22 27
2008 Non-visible minority 47 36 9 7 2 0 1 83 8 593

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 Visible minority 36 40 12 7 6 0 0 76 13 17
2018 Non-visible minority 55 35 5 3 1 0 0 91 5 419
2017 Visible minority 51 25 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 56 32 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 461
2014 Visible minority 48 46 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2014 Non-visible minority 52 32 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 477
2011 Visible minority 67 8 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 24
2011 Non-visible minority 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 579
2008 Visible minority 44 33 4 11 7 0 0 78 19 27
2008 Non-visible minority 49 38 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 593

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 Visible minority 46 47 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2018 Non-visible minority 62 32 3 2 2 0 0 94 4 414
2017 Visible minority 63 31 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 461
2014 Visible minority 61 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2014 Non-visible minority 58 32 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 477
2011 Visible minority 63 24 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 24
2011 Non-visible minority 59 34 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 577
2008 Visible minority 44 44 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 27
2008 Non-visible minority 57 34 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 593

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 Visible minority 49 41 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 67 26 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 419
2017 Visible minority 44 30 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 16
2017 Non-visible minority 64 27 3 3 2 1 0 92 5 460
2014 Visible minority 40 39 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 15
2014 Non-visible minority 54 29 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 476
2011 Visible minority 41 38 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2011 Non-visible minority 54 33 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 576

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 Visible minority 29 46 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 52 35 5 5 3 0 0 87 9 415
2017 Visible minority 31 52 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 47 38 6 5 4 0 0 84 10 458
2014 Visible minority 20 66 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 41 38 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 477
2011 Visible minority 59 29 4 8 0 0 0 87 8 24
2011 Non-visible minority 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 574
2008 Visible minority 56 22 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 27
2008 Non-visible minority 47 36 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 589

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 Visible minority 36 17 12 17 12 0 6 57 31 17
2018 Non-visible minority 40 37 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 420
2017 Visible minority 25 6 18 31 20 0 0 31 51 16
2017 Non-visible minority 40 31 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 459
2014 Visible minority 13 33 34 13 7 0 0 46 20 15
2014 Non-visible minority 32 36 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 476
2011 Visible minority 29 33 13 9 16 0 0 62 25 24
2011 Non-visible minority 34 36 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 576

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 Visible minority 36 47 12 0 6 0 0 83 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 41 42 8 6 4 0 0 83 9 419
2017 Visible minority 25 36 14 6 18 0 0 62 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 41 38 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 460

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 Visible minority 48 34 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 60 33 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 419
2017 Visible minority 45 26 11 12 6 0 0 70 18 16
2017 Non-visible minority 54 35 6 2 2 0 0 89 5 458
2014 Visible minority 40 46 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 52 35 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 476
2011 Visible minority 58 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2011 Non-visible minority 50 38 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 575
2008 Visible minority 56 33 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 27
2008 Non-visible minority 58 32 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 593

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 Visible minority 30 39 12 13 6 0 0 70 19 17
2018 Non-visible minority 44 36 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 416
2017 Visible minority 18 26 25 24 6 0 0 45 30 16
2017 Non-visible minority 41 36 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 459

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 Visible minority 42 39 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 68 25 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 412
2017 Visible minority 51 37 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2017 Non-visible minority 66 26 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 458
2014 Visible minority 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 70 21 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 477
2011 Visible minority 79 17 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2011 Non-visible minority 69 26 4 1 0 0 0 95 2 578

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 Visible minority 18 38 6 25 12 0 0 57 37 16
2018 Non-visible minority 44 36 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 419
2017 Visible minority 13 31 12 31 12 0 0 44 44 16
2017 Non-visible minority 45 36 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 458
2014 Visible minority 27 53 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2014 Non-visible minority 35 41 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 477
2011 Visible minority 39 35 4 17 4 0 0 74 22 23
2011 Non-visible minority 42 39 7 9 2 0 0 81 12 575

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 Visible minority 29 35 30 6 0 0 0 64 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 50 33 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 412
2017 Visible minority 12 27 24 19 18 0 0 39 37 16
2017 Non-visible minority 48 33 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 459
2014 Visible minority 40 33 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2014 Non-visible minority 43 34 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 476

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 Visible minority 36 39 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 49 37 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 420
2017 Visible minority 12 46 11 25 6 0 0 57 31 16
2017 Non-visible minority 49 35 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 459
2014 Visible minority 40 33 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 43 33 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 476
2011 Visible minority 49 33 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2011 Non-visible minority 52 36 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 574

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 Visible minority 38 43 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 16
2018 Non-visible minority 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 419
2017 Visible minority 34 46 6 7 0 0 7 86 7 15
2017 Non-visible minority 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 458
2014 Visible minority 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 52 30 11 5 2 0 0 81 7 477
2011 Visible minority 63 29 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2011 Non-visible minority 55 36 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 577
2008 Visible minority 56 30 0 7 7 0 0 85 15 27
2008 Non-visible minority 54 37 5 4 1 0 0 91 5 592

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 Visible minority 31 57 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 43 36 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 419
2017 Visible minority 50 19 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 39 40 12 6 2 0 0 79 8 460
2014 Visible minority 39 27 20 14 0 0 0 66 14 15
2014 Non-visible minority 34 39 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 477
2011 Visible minority 34 35 27 0 0 0 4 72 0 23
2011 Non-visible minority 38 36 19 5 1 0 0 74 7 577
2008 Visible minority 26 41 19 11 4 0 0 67 15 27
2008 Non-visible minority 33 38 20 5 4 0 1 71 9 593

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 Visible minority 0 12 51 30 7 0 0 37 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 7 22 38 23 9 0 0 32 30 416
2017 Visible minority 12 25 36 13 6 0 7 21 41 16
2017 Non-visible minority 9 20 41 19 9 1 1 29 30 459
2014 Visible minority 0 27 60 13 0 0 0 13 27 15
2014 Non-visible minority 5 21 37 24 10 1 2 35 27 477
2011 Visible minority 4 17 34 33 8 4 0 42 22 24
2011 Non-visible minority 5 22 37 22 12 0 2 35 27 577
2008 Visible minority 19 7 52 11 7 0 4 19 27 27
2008 Non-visible minority 6 19 38 24 11 1 1 36 25 593

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 Visible minority 0 12 28 42 7 12 0 55 13 17
2018 Non-visible minority 5 14 27 30 21 1 0 53 20 416
2017 Visible minority 12 13 25 18 31 0 0 50 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 7 10 29 29 22 1 1 53 18 455
2014 Visible minority 14 34 26 20 6 0 0 27 48 15
2014 Non-visible minority 7 15 28 31 16 1 2 48 23 477
2011 Visible minority 0 17 13 34 33 4 0 69 17 24
2011 Non-visible minority 5 11 29 27 23 1 3 53 17 573
2008 Visible minority 15 22 22 26 7 0 7 36 40 27
2008 Non-visible minority 5 10 23 36 22 1 2 60 16 592

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 Visible minority 0 40 48 6 7 0 0 13 40 17
2018 Non-visible minority 13 24 34 18 9 0 1 28 37 417
2017 Visible minority 38 27 24 0 5 0 7 6 69 16
2017 Non-visible minority 21 27 31 13 8 0 1 21 48 458
2014 Visible minority 36 15 36 7 0 0 6 8 53 14
2014 Non-visible minority 15 24 34 15 9 1 2 25 40 477
2011 Visible minority 8 17 58 9 4 0 4 13 26 24
2011 Non-visible minority 11 20 37 18 12 0 2 31 32 573
2008 Visible minority 19 30 26 11 11 0 4 23 50 27
2008 Non-visible minority 10 21 33 23 10 0 3 34 33 593

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 Visible minority 0 12 30 47 6 6 0 56 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 4 12 34 36 15 0 0 51 15 416
2017 Visible minority 12 24 12 26 18 7 0 47 39 16
2017 Non-visible minority 7 13 37 30 12 0 1 43 20 460
2014 Visible minority 0 15 58 28 0 0 0 28 15 14
2014 Non-visible minority 5 11 41 29 12 1 1 41 17 475
2011 Visible minority 8 4 29 47 12 0 0 59 13 24
2011 Non-visible minority 5 13 37 29 13 0 2 44 18 574
2008 Visible minority 11 19 26 30 11 0 4 42 31 27
2008 Non-visible minority 5 14 35 30 14 0 2 45 19 591

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 Visible minority 16 17 17 24 13 6 6 42 38 17
2018 Non-visible minority 11 21 32 23 13 1 0 36 32 417
2017 Visible minority 12 32 31 7 18 0 0 25 44 16
2017 Non-visible minority 13 21 32 22 10 1 2 33 35 459
2014 Visible minority 34 7 34 20 6 0 0 26 40 15
2014 Non-visible minority 17 27 31 15 8 1 1 23 45 475
2011 Visible minority 9 17 33 29 12 0 0 41 25 24
2011 Non-visible minority 11 21 31 20 13 0 3 34 33 573
2008 Visible minority 11 33 15 22 11 4 4 36 48 27
2008 Non-visible minority 8 16 31 27 14 0 2 42 25 592

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 Visible minority 6 23 18 26 14 12 0 45 34 16
2018 Non-visible minority 6 15 26 32 19 0 1 52 21 414
2017 Visible minority 19 12 12 38 5 7 7 50 36 16
2017 Non-visible minority 5 10 28 31 21 2 3 55 16 458
2014 Visible minority 14 26 27 20 6 7 0 28 43 15
2014 Non-visible minority 5 13 26 30 22 1 3 54 19 477
2011 Visible minority 0 4 25 38 28 0 4 69 4 24
2011 Non-visible minority 4 8 26 33 24 1 4 60 13 572
2008 Visible minority 19 15 33 15 11 4 4 28 36 27
2008 Non-visible minority 6 14 24 30 21 1 4 54 21 591

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 Visible minority 0 35 34 13 13 6 0 27 37 17
2018 Non-visible minority 10 21 39 19 11 0 0 30 31 417
2017 Visible minority 39 19 18 17 0 7 0 18 62 16
2017 Non-visible minority 15 21 33 21 8 1 2 29 37 457
2014 Visible minority 7 34 20 27 6 7 0 35 44 15
2014 Non-visible minority 15 21 34 17 10 1 2 28 37 477
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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 Visible minority 17 16 20 12 6 23 6 47 25 17
2018 Non-visible minority 31 33 15 9 5 4 3 69 15 417
2017 Visible minority 13 25 25 6 19 12 0 43 29 16
2017 Non-visible minority 35 31 14 8 5 5 2 72 14 461
2014 Visible minority 20 27 26 7 7 13 0 54 16 15
2014 Non-visible minority 39 28 14 9 5 2 4 70 15 476

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 Visible minority 52 17 13 0 17 0 0 70 17 17
2018 Non-visible minority 53 28 7 7 5 1 0 81 12 416
2017 Visible minority 32 25 6 24 13 0 0 57 37 16
2017 Non-visible minority 52 31 6 6 6 0 0 83 12 460
2014 Visible minority 27 53 0 6 14 0 0 80 20 15
2014 Non-visible minority 51 26 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 476

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 Visible minority 12 12 26 5 17 23 6 32 31 17
2018 Non-visible minority 19 29 14 16 8 12 3 56 27 418
2017 Visible minority 0 13 31 6 26 24 0 17 43 16
2017 Non-visible minority 19 24 14 15 9 15 4 53 29 460
2014 Visible minority 7 0 34 13 7 39 0 11 33 15
2014 Non-visible minority 18 25 15 16 12 10 3 49 33 477

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 Visible minority 58 23 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 17
2018 Non-visible minority 60 30 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 414
2017 Visible minority 31 39 5 25 0 0 0 70 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 57 32 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 459
2014 Visible minority 40 46 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2014 Non-visible minority 54 32 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 477

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 Visible minority 42 36 11 6 0 6 0 83 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 54 33 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 418
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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 Visible minority 48 17 11 7 17 0 0 65 24 17
2018 Non-visible minority 54 31 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 420
2017 Visible minority 31 32 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 16
2017 Non-visible minority 50 34 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 460
2014 Visible minority 40 33 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 15
2014 Non-visible minority 46 30 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 476
2011 Visible minority 47 22 22 4 4 0 0 70 9 23
2011 Non-visible minority 46 31 10 10 4 0 0 77 13 578
2008 Visible minority 41 26 4 4 26 0 0 67 30 27
2008 Non-visible minority 42 34 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 592

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 Visible minority 59 19 11 6 6 0 0 78 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 63 22 7 5 2 1 1 86 7 420
2017 Visible minority 31 50 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2017 Non-visible minority 59 24 7 5 2 2 0 85 8 461
2014 Visible minority 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 55 25 10 5 2 1 1 82 8 476
2011 Visible minority 41 38 4 13 0 0 4 82 13 24
2011 Non-visible minority 55 24 10 6 3 2 0 80 9 576
2008 Visible minority 30 41 4 7 15 4 0 73 23 27
2008 Non-visible minority 52 26 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 592

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 Visible minority 53 22 7 6 12 0 0 76 17 17
2018 Non-visible minority 60 26 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 417
2017 Visible minority 32 43 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 52 31 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 460
2014 Visible minority 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 52 26 9 10 3 1 0 78 13 475
2011 Visible minority 33 42 9 8 8 0 0 75 17 24
2011 Non-visible minority 48 30 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 578
2008 Visible minority 26 37 11 4 22 0 0 63 26 27
2008 Non-visible minority 45 31 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 593

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 Visible minority 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 71 19 5 2 2 1 0 90 5 416
2017 Visible minority 48 32 13 6 0 0 0 80 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 67 21 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 461

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 Visible minority 59 22 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 61 23 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 419
2017 Visible minority 31 31 25 14 0 0 0 61 14 16
2017 Non-visible minority 63 24 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 461
2014 Visible minority 53 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 58 24 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 476
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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-visible minority 42 29 12 7 1 2 7 79 8 124
2017 Non-visible minority 43 32 5 8 2 2 7 83 11 131
2014 Non-visible minority 40 32 11 7 4 1 5 77 11 138

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 Visible minority 48 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 42 35 9 8 4 1 0 78 12 420
2017 Visible minority 18 39 6 25 6 5 0 61 33 16
2017 Non-visible minority 42 34 9 6 6 2 0 78 12 461
2014 Visible minority 20 47 20 6 7 0 0 66 13 15
2014 Non-visible minority 38 32 12 9 7 2 0 71 16 477
2011 Visible minority 20 47 13 16 4 0 0 67 21 24
2011 Non-visible minority 35 35 13 9 6 2 0 71 15 576

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 Visible minority 36 42 6 6 6 5 0 82 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 42 35 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 420
2017 Visible minority 25 44 0 12 19 0 0 69 31 16
2017 Non-visible minority 40 37 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 459
2014 Visible minority 27 40 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 15
2014 Non-visible minority 36 34 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 477
2011 Visible minority 29 38 21 4 4 4 0 69 8 24
2011 Non-visible minority 35 35 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 575
2008 Visible minority 19 50 8 12 12 0 0 69 23 26
2008 Non-visible minority 39 35 11 8 7 1 0 74 15 593

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 Visible minority 13 52 19 6 6 5 0 68 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 30 41 13 10 5 2 0 72 15 420
2017 Visible minority 12 32 12 32 12 0 0 43 44 16
2017 Non-visible minority 28 38 14 10 7 3 0 68 18 460
2014 Visible minority 14 33 34 13 7 0 0 46 20 15
2014 Non-visible minority 27 34 16 15 7 2 0 62 22 476
2011 Visible minority 16 54 13 13 0 4 0 74 13 24
2011 Non-visible minority 22 39 17 15 5 3 0 63 20 573
2008 Visible minority 22 33 19 11 11 4 0 58 23 27
2008 Non-visible minority 24 44 11 12 6 3 0 70 18 593

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 Visible minority 30 35 19 0 12 5 0 68 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 26 39 12 13 9 1 0 65 22 420
2017 Visible minority 5 38 12 19 25 0 0 44 44 16
2017 Non-visible minority 29 34 13 14 9 1 0 64 23 459
2014 Visible minority 7 47 27 0 13 7 0 57 14 15
2014 Non-visible minority 25 33 14 18 8 2 0 59 27 476
2011 Visible minority 12 50 9 25 4 0 0 63 29 24
2011 Non-visible minority 19 39 15 17 8 2 0 59 26 578
2008 Visible minority 15 41 11 15 19 0 0 56 33 27
2008 Non-visible minority 23 40 12 15 8 1 0 65 23 593
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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 Visible minority 30 52 6 6 6 0 0 83 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 37 46 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 419
2017 Visible minority 25 44 6 13 12 0 0 69 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 39 41 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 461
2014 Visible minority 27 66 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2014 Non-visible minority 39 39 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 477
2011 Visible minority 24 63 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 24
2011 Non-visible minority 36 43 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 575

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 Visible minority 48 30 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 45 36 7 7 2 1 0 83 10 419
2017 Visible minority 25 37 6 6 19 6 0 66 27 16
2017 Non-visible minority 48 36 7 6 2 1 1 85 8 461
2014 Visible minority 19 54 7 7 7 7 0 78 15 15
2014 Non-visible minority 50 30 8 6 3 2 1 82 10 477
2011 Visible minority 34 35 18 5 8 0 0 69 13 23
2011 Non-visible minority 50 29 7 6 4 3 0 82 11 576
2008 Visible minority 19 41 15 7 11 7 0 64 20 27
2008 Non-visible minority 43 34 10 6 5 2 1 79 11 593

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 Visible minority 42 35 6 6 12 0 0 77 17 17
2018 Non-visible minority 45 34 15 3 3 1 0 79 6 420

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 Visible minority 24 12 36 6 12 11 0 40 19 17
2018 Non-visible minority 25 25 17 11 11 8 2 56 25 420
2017 Visible minority 11 38 0 18 25 7 0 53 47 16
2017 Non-visible minority 24 20 16 15 14 8 4 50 32 459
2014 Visible minority 0 6 40 20 20 14 0 7 47 15
2014 Non-visible minority 20 26 16 15 15 6 2 50 32 475
2011 Visible minority 17 21 29 17 8 4 4 41 28 24
2011 Non-visible minority 20 21 20 16 14 8 2 45 33 572

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 Visible minority 23 36 12 13 16 0 0 59 29 17
2018 Non-visible minority 42 33 11 9 4 1 0 76 13 419
2017 Visible minority 18 38 19 12 12 0 0 57 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 44 36 7 7 4 2 0 82 11 461
2014 Visible minority 20 26 34 6 14 0 0 46 20 15
2014 Non-visible minority 38 33 11 10 6 2 1 73 16 477
2011 Visible minority 45 30 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 24
2011 Non-visible minority 48 33 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 579
2008 Visible minority 33 41 7 4 11 4 0 77 15 27
2008 Non-visible minority 50 33 7 6 4 0 0 83 9 593

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 Visible minority 17 19 12 24 28 0 0 36 52 17
2018 Non-visible minority 28 27 15 12 16 0 2 56 28 419
2017 Visible minority 20 0 19 21 33 0 7 21 58 15
2017 Non-visible minority 28 25 12 17 13 2 3 56 31 461
2014 Visible minority 7 46 7 14 20 7 0 57 36 15
2014 Non-visible minority 23 24 13 16 19 1 2 49 37 476
2011 Visible minority 21 25 21 16 17 0 0 46 33 24
2011 Non-visible minority 18 28 14 17 19 1 2 47 38 578
2008 Visible minority 7 37 26 4 22 4 0 46 27 27
2008 Non-visible minority 20 32 11 19 16 1 1 53 36 592

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 Visible minority 24 30 22 12 12 0 0 55 23 17
2018 Non-visible minority 40 35 14 6 4 1 0 75 10 420
2017 Visible minority 18 13 12 25 25 7 0 34 54 16
2017 Non-visible minority 34 40 13 5 4 3 1 77 10 460

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 Visible minority 23 30 34 7 6 0 0 53 13 17
2018 Non-visible minority 49 37 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 419
2017 Visible minority 27 20 26 13 14 0 0 47 27 15
2017 Non-visible minority 49 31 11 3 2 2 1 83 5 461
2014 Visible minority 27 19 27 7 13 7 0 49 21 15
2014 Non-visible minority 51 30 11 4 1 3 0 83 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 Visible minority 42 36 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 54 34 4 5 2 1 0 89 7 418
2017 Visible minority 18 32 30 13 6 0 0 50 20 16
2017 Non-visible minority 51 36 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 460
2014 Visible minority 20 33 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2014 Non-visible minority 54 29 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 477
2011 Visible minority 25 46 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 24
2011 Non-visible minority 45 37 10 4 1 2 0 84 6 576

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 Visible minority 56 32 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2018 Non-visible minority 65 25 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 418
2017 Visible minority 32 50 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 60 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 7 461
2014 Visible minority 40 40 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2014 Non-visible minority 60 28 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 476
2011 Visible minority 54 25 13 4 4 0 0 79 9 24
2011 Non-visible minority 54 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 577
2008 Visible minority 41 30 11 7 11 0 0 70 19 27
2008 Non-visible minority 51 37 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 593

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 Visible minority 48 35 12 0 6 0 0 83 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 61 25 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 417
2017 Visible minority 25 49 14 6 6 0 0 74 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 59 28 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 460
2014 Visible minority 40 33 14 6 7 0 0 73 13 15
2014 Non-visible minority 52 28 10 7 3 0 0 80 9 476
2011 Visible minority 51 29 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 24
2011 Non-visible minority 53 31 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 573

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 Visible minority 47 35 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 59 26 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 417
2017 Visible minority 31 38 11 13 6 0 0 69 20 16
2017 Non-visible minority 60 26 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 460
2014 Visible minority 40 40 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 15
2014 Non-visible minority 50 30 9 8 2 0 0 80 10 477
2011 Visible minority 46 29 17 4 4 0 0 75 9 24
2011 Non-visible minority 51 33 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 574
2008 Visible minority 46 27 4 12 12 0 0 73 23 26
2008 Non-visible minority 53 32 6 7 2 0 0 84 9 592

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 Visible minority 36 22 17 13 6 6 0 62 20 17
2018 Non-visible minority 55 19 12 7 5 2 0 75 12 420
2017 Visible minority 24 32 13 13 19 0 0 56 32 16
2017 Non-visible minority 53 18 14 5 5 5 0 75 11 461
2014 Visible minority 20 52 14 0 7 7 0 78 7 15
2014 Non-visible minority 51 19 12 9 6 3 0 72 15 476
2011 Visible minority 33 29 26 12 0 0 0 62 12 24
2011 Non-visible minority 51 24 11 6 5 3 0 77 11 576
2008 Visible minority 31 23 15 8 19 4 0 56 28 26
2008 Non-visible minority 45 21 14 12 5 3 0 69 17 593
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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 Visible minority 24 42 34 17
2018 Non-visible minority 21 45 35 419
2017 Visible minority 39 24 36 16
2017 Non-visible minority 23 45 31 461
2014 Visible minority 7 40 53 15
2014 Non-visible minority 21 43 35 477
2011 Visible minority 17 38 45 24
2011 Non-visible minority 16 54 30 577
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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 Visible minority 6 17 19 5 12 29 13 40 28 17
2018 Non-visible minority 22 17 20 5 6 25 6 56 16 418
2017 Visible minority 6 13 27 13 6 30 6 30 29 16
2017 Non-visible minority 22 14 19 4 5 28 8 56 13 460
2014 Visible minority 0 7 34 7 7 40 6 13 25 15
2014 Non-visible minority 23 16 19 4 6 25 7 58 15 476

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 Visible minority 36 17 18 0 12 18 0 65 14 17
2018 Non-visible minority 45 30 14 5 2 5 0 78 7 417
2017 Visible minority 12 31 25 13 6 13 0 49 22 16
2017 Non-visible minority 41 30 12 4 4 7 1 78 9 460
2014 Visible minority 19 34 27 0 14 7 0 57 15 15
2014 Non-visible minority 38 30 15 4 4 9 0 74 10 476
2011 Visible minority 25 37 25 4 4 4 0 65 9 24
2011 Non-visible minority 41 38 9 5 2 4 0 83 7 575
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 6 17 24 0 6 34 13 43 11 17
2018 Non-visible minority 24 13 22 2 3 31 5 58 8 418
2017 Visible minority 6 19 13 0 13 49 0 50 25 16
2017 Non-visible minority 21 13 17 2 2 39 6 63 6 459
2014 Visible minority 13 14 20 0 7 47 0 50 13 15
2014 Non-visible minority 24 13 19 2 0 34 7 64 4 477

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 Visible minority 38 18 19 0 0 25 0 75 0 16
2018 Non-visible minority 46 26 14 4 2 7 0 79 6 418
2017 Visible minority 12 26 37 0 13 13 0 43 15 16
2017 Non-visible minority 42 32 12 1 2 10 1 82 4 458
2014 Visible minority 27 33 20 6 7 7 0 64 14 15
2014 Non-visible minority 43 24 16 4 0 11 2 77 5 477
2011 Visible minority 37 33 21 4 4 0 0 71 9 24
2011 Non-visible minority 46 32 12 2 1 6 0 84 3 577
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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 Visible minority 60 22 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 56 26 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 418
2017 Visible minority 42 33 12 6 7 0 0 74 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 51 23 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 457

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 Visible minority 29 20 40 12 0 0 0 49 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 17 38 27 10 7 0 1 55 17 417
2017 Visible minority 12 39 18 31 0 0 0 51 31 16
2017 Non-visible minority 22 31 29 12 6 0 0 54 18 460

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 Visible minority 35 25 29 12 0 0 0 59 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 29 36 23 9 4 0 0 65 12 417
2017 Visible minority 13 32 25 19 5 0 5 48 26 16
2017 Non-visible minority 28 37 21 9 5 0 0 65 14 460

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 Visible minority 36 13 23 28 0 0 0 49 28 17
2018 Non-visible minority 27 29 23 12 8 1 0 57 20 415
2017 Visible minority 13 24 32 19 12 0 0 37 31 16
2017 Non-visible minority 29 28 22 13 6 0 1 58 19 458

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 Visible minority 60 22 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 58 24 10 4 1 0 3 85 5 417
2017 Visible minority 30 51 7 0 0 0 12 93 0 16
2017 Non-visible minority 53 26 11 3 2 0 5 83 5 458

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 Visible minority 30 30 22 17 0 0 0 60 17 17
2018 Non-visible minority 40 35 15 6 3 0 0 75 9 416
2017 Visible minority 12 50 25 13 0 0 0 62 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 35 35 19 5 5 0 0 70 10 457

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 Visible minority 17 36 23 18 0 0 6 57 19 17
2018 Non-visible minority 31 39 19 8 3 0 1 70 11 420
2017 Visible minority 20 35 26 13 6 0 0 55 19 16
2017 Non-visible minority 33 32 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 458

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 Visible minority 30 30 28 6 0 0 6 64 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 23 36 26 10 4 0 0 60 14 419
2017 Visible minority 19 13 55 12 0 0 0 33 12 16
2017 Non-visible minority 23 38 19 12 7 0 0 62 19 457

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 Visible minority 37 6 51 6 0 0 0 43 6 16
2018 Non-visible minority 32 31 22 8 4 1 1 64 13 420
2017 Visible minority 25 45 11 19 0 0 0 70 19 16
2017 Non-visible minority 33 33 18 9 6 1 0 67 15 458

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 Visible minority 39 19 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 28 38 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 417
2017 Visible minority 26 33 29 13 0 0 0 58 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 32 34 22 8 4 0 0 66 12 458

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 Visible minority 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 70 17 8 2 2 0 1 87 5 419
2017 Visible minority 37 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2017 Non-visible minority 70 16 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 459

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 Visible minority 78 12 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 83 10 2 1 0 0 3 96 2 418

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 Visible minority 77 6 6 6 6 0 0 83 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 80 9 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 418
2017 Visible minority 62 32 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 78 10 5 2 1 2 1 92 3 460

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 Visible minority 53 23 18 6 0 0 0 77 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 60 29 6 3 1 0 1 89 4 419
2017 Visible minority 38 50 6 7 0 0 0 88 7 16
2017 Non-visible minority 63 26 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 460

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 Visible minority 58 30 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 61 21 9 6 2 0 1 83 9 418
2017 Visible minority 68 26 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 64 18 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 459

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 Visible minority 58 11 6 0 0 0 26 92 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 48 14 7 1 0 0 30 89 1 416
2017 Visible minority 37 13 6 0 0 0 43 89 0 16
2017 Non-visible minority 53 12 5 1 0 0 28 91 2 459

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 Visible minority 64 17 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 68 20 7 1 0 0 3 91 2 416
2017 Visible minority 61 20 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2017 Non-visible minority 71 19 3 2 1 0 4 93 4 456

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 Visible minority 71 12 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 75 15 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 419
2017 Visible minority 44 38 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 16
2017 Non-visible minority 72 18 5 1 2 0 1 91 3 460

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 Visible minority 49 28 18 0 6 0 0 77 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 54 29 11 4 0 0 1 84 4 415
2017 Visible minority 35 40 0 12 7 0 6 80 20 16
2017 Non-visible minority 54 28 12 3 2 0 1 83 5 460

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 Visible minority 17 41 24 18 0 0 0 58 18 17
2018 Non-visible minority 20 44 26 8 2 0 0 63 10 420
2017 Visible minority 0 38 56 0 6 0 0 38 6 16
2017 Non-visible minority 15 44 31 7 3 0 0 59 10 461

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 Visible minority 0 12 35 36 17 0 0 54 12 17
2018 Non-visible minority 6 14 39 28 13 0 0 41 20 417
2017 Visible minority 13 19 45 23 0 0 0 23 32 16
2017 Non-visible minority 5 15 43 27 10 0 0 37 20 461

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 Visible minority 42 41 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 17
2018 Non-visible minority 59 29 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 415
2017 Visible minority 24 36 13 14 6 7 0 65 21 16
2017 Non-visible minority 50 39 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 459

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 Visible minority 36 30 17 0 6 11 0 74 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 45 34 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 419
2017 Visible minority 25 37 26 7 6 0 0 61 13 16
2017 Non-visible minority 35 42 11 7 4 1 0 78 12 460
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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 Visible minority 59 18 12 0 6 6 0 63 37 17
2018 Non-visible minority 59 25 9 3 2 2 1 60 40 419
2017 Visible minority 56 6 6 0 13 19 0 68 32 16
2017 Non-visible minority 48 27 12 5 3 5 0 50 50 461

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 Visible minority 71 0 17 0 6 0 6 75 6 17
2018 Non-visible minority 67 10 9 3 4 1 6 83 7 418
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