2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Space Agency by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 44 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 46 10 7 2 0 1 82 8 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 49 39 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 40 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 75 16 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 43 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 23 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 41 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 427

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 69 25 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 45 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 441
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 40 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 31 9 9 0 0 3 82 9 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 38 12 5 2 0 1 80 7 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 45 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 35 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 58 27 6 3 6 0 0 85 9 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 46 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 26 2 9 3 0 0 86 12 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 45 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 41 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 41 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 47 8 14 6 0 0 71 21 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 41 13 13 6 0 0 67 19 428

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 32 49 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 44 18 9 2 0 0 71 12 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 44 2 18 3 0 0 77 20 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 44 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 64 27 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 43 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 34 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 426

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 28 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 42 17 8 3 0 0 73 11 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 29 8 6 9 0 0 77 15 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 38 14 10 5 1 0 70 15 427

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 73 19 6 0 3 0 0 92 3 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 41 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 38 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 53 36 3 3 6 0 0 89 9 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 43 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 28 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 46 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 427

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 38 3 8 6 0 0 82 15 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 39 14 9 3 0 0 73 12 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 41 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 35 11 12 5 0 0 72 16 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 35 15 12 0 0 0 73 12 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 43 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 40 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 39 13 10 4 1 0 73 14 427

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 67 19 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 42 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 25 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 42 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 428

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 25 33 16 14 12 0 0 58 26 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 34 20 12 5 1 0 62 17 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 24 15 28 15 0 0 41 43 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 37 15 12 5 0 0 67 17 428

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 29 42 12 9 0 0 20 38 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 30 39 15 4 1 2 20 40 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 14 47 12 6 0 0 18 35 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 27 40 15 5 0 2 21 38 424

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 23 22 27 22 0 0 49 29 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 17 35 26 11 3 3 39 24 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 14 39 17 22 0 3 40 20 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 19 34 21 12 3 3 35 29 423

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 26 31 22 20 0 0 0 20 58 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 33 26 10 3 2 3 14 59 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 21 38 6 6 3 0 12 48 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 33 25 8 5 1 3 15 60 427

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 35 26 24 6 0 0 30 44 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 25 34 25 5 1 2 31 35 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 33 34 19 8 0 0 27 39 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 22 33 21 12 0 3 34 32 426

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 20 33 23 0 0 9 25 39 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 30 27 14 7 2 3 22 49 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 33 23 24 6 3 0 31 46 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 30 25 14 10 1 5 25 48 425

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 8 39 27 11 0 9 42 15 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 12 31 29 11 4 4 44 23 440
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 3 17 23 28 26 3 0 56 20 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 15 26 27 18 2 7 49 22 426

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 39 26 13 9 3 0 23 50 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 29 34 15 4 3 2 20 45 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 21 33 28 12 0 0 40 27 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 25 39 11 6 1 3 18 42 427
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 52 9 9 6 0 0 75 15 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 39 15 10 2 6 3 70 14 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 42 8 6 9 0 3 76 15 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 35 13 8 6 6 6 70 15 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 64 26 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 36 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 65 27 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 37 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 15 44 11 12 3 12 3 69 18 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 24 19 13 7 20 3 49 26 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 42 18 14 3 3 9 60 20 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 18 21 11 7 26 7 43 26 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 38 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 38 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 44 47 3 0 6 0 0 91 6 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 42 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 447
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 32 11 6 3 0 5 79 10 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 37 11 7 2 0 0 79 9 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 52 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 39 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 54 29 6 6 0 0 5 87 6 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 34 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 442
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 43 34 9 3 0 0 10 86 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 37 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 50 25 11 9 0 0 5 79 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 35 11 5 1 0 0 82 6 442
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 35 9 9 0 0 10 80 10 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 40 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 57 23 9 3 3 0 5 84 7 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 25 11 3 2 0 0 85 5 442
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 33 3 9 0 0 10 87 10 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 30 7 2 3 2 0 88 5 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 48 29 9 6 3 0 5 81 10 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 29 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 20 9 6 3 0 10 80 10 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 30 10 4 3 0 0 83 8 428
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 10 22 5 5 5 16 59 14 18
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 18 5 3 3 12 69 10 138
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 23 19 5 0 0 15 73 6 19
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 33 23 7 3 4 10 62 12 134

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 37 12 11 0 3 0 77 11 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 34 20 11 3 5 0 64 15 448
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 36 5 18 0 6 0 75 19 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 35 20 10 5 7 0 62 16 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 34 8 14 6 3 0 72 20 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 33 24 15 6 1 0 55 21 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 35 15 20 0 0 0 65 20 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 32 25 13 9 4 0 52 22 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 31 22 6 11 9 0 58 19 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 31 25 16 7 5 0 49 24 441
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 32 28 18 0 6 0 51 19 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 30 29 14 9 6 1 43 26 428

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 31 28 11 5 3 0 54 17 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 37 25 16 3 3 0 55 20 448
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 45 21 6 5 3 0 67 12 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 43 18 13 7 3 0 60 21 426
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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
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 49 15 8 5 0 0 72 14 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 42 20 11 5 1 0 64 17 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 39 22 15 0 0 0 63 15 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 43 14 12 7 1 0 66 19 426

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 32 15 3 6 0 0 77 9 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 43 14 9 3 2 1 74 12 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 33 5 9 0 0 0 85 9 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 43 13 7 3 2 0 76 10 427

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 42 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 44 20 5 2 1 0 73 8 446

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 26 16 6 12 9 8 59 22 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 26 24 15 9 11 2 45 27 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 21 12 20 0 3 6 65 23 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 24 19 16 12 11 4 45 33 426

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 29 36 11 12 9 3 0 67 22 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 41 20 12 6 2 0 62 18 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 41 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 40 14 10 7 2 1 69 17 426

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 30 24 14 12 0 8 45 29 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 22 21 24 18 3 1 35 44 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 12 24 14 18 0 6 40 34 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 19 17 25 21 2 5 33 49 427

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 33 41 11 3 6 6 0 79 9 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 40 27 10 4 4 0 59 14 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 41 17 3 6 3 0 74 9 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 42 22 9 6 3 1 61 15 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 55 39 3 0 0 3 0 97 0 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 42 11 2 2 1 0 86 3 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 62 29 0 3 0 6 0 97 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 44 9 2 2 3 0 86 4 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 40 9 0 0 6 0 91 0 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 44 9 3 3 1 0 85 6 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 42 13 3 3 1 0 82 5 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 66 25 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 44 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 35 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 39 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 61 17 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 38 16 7 1 0 0 76 9 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 35 2 9 3 0 0 85 12 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 32 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 35 11 3 6 0 0 80 8 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 39 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 40 2 9 3 0 0 86 12 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 37 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 57 21 11 3 3 3 3 83 6 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 25 19 8 4 2 0 68 12 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 23 8 3 12 3 0 76 15 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 28 17 7 5 2 2 70 12 428
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 30 54 17 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 47 32 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 56 26 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 48 29 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 30 17 20 0 0 10
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 34 36 5 5 3 97
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 29 32 11 8 4 96
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 80 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 89 447

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 30 3 0 9 31 5 82 14 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 15 22 6 4 34 4 48 17 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 20 8 6 6 24 9 70 18 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 16 13 7 5 37 10 54 21 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 39 6 3 6 3 0 85 9 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 37 16 7 2 8 1 73 9 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 52 27 3 12 3 3 0 82 15 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 40 16 5 3 10 1 74 8 428
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 30 14 3 6 0 40 8 84 11 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 17 18 2 2 41 4 59 8 448
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 9 23 0 0 29 9 62 0 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 15 16 2 3 41 8 58 10 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 51 27 5 6 3 8 0 85 9 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 37 17 3 2 10 1 75 5 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 53 29 14 0 0 3 0 85 0 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 37 13 2 2 12 1 80 5 427
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 53 25 17 3 2 0 0 78 5 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 29 14 6 5 1 3 74 12 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 69 14 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 26 12 8 5 1 3 74 13 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 5 27 33 14 20 0 0 33 34 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 26 31 17 14 0 1 38 31 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 21 24 24 18 0 0 35 41 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 26 26 20 14 0 2 38 35 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 3 30 38 11 12 0 5 35 25 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 29 30 14 8 0 1 47 23 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 17 29 14 15 0 0 42 29 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 27 26 19 9 0 2 44 29 424

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 36 30 14 14 0 0 42 28 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 25 27 17 14 1 2 40 32 442
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 15 35 22 9 0 0 33 31 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 21 28 20 14 0 3 37 35 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 23 25 7 15 3 0 52 23 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 30 19 10 4 0 4 66 14 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 25 32 0 18 0 0 49 18 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 33 18 9 3 0 6 67 13 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 29 19 11 17 3 0 52 29 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 35 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 32 20 13 9 0 0 58 22 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 30 29 9 4 0 1 57 14 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 16 45 22 11 6 0 0 61 16 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 34 24 13 4 1 1 59 17 443
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 33 24 26 0 0 0 50 26 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 31 25 12 6 1 1 56 19 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 24 36 9 11 0 0 44 21 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 32 30 15 5 0 1 50 20 441
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 42 24 9 16 0 0 52 24 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 33 23 18 9 0 1 50 27 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 44 23 3 8 0 3 65 12 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 34 24 11 6 0 1 58 18 440
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 28 21 21 6 0 0 52 28 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 33 25 11 7 0 2 56 19 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 22 22 17 6 0 0 56 23 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 33 23 10 6 0 1 60 16 438
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 26 30 3 12 0 0 54 16 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 31 20 12 6 1 3 60 18 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 76 13 9 0 3 0 0 89 3 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 65 23 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 437
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 71 20 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 67 21 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 84 10 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 79 11 4 2 0 0 4 94 2 442

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 Has served in the Canadian military 74 11 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 73 11 6 2 3 0 4 88 6 440
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 71 17 6 3 0 0 3 91 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 72 12 5 3 4 0 3 88 7 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 51 28 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 24 9 3 2 0 1 85 6 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 20 15 5 3 0 0 77 9 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 26 10 4 2 0 3 83 6 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 17 11 5 6 0 0 77 11 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 65 15 9 6 3 0 2 81 9 441
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 18 21 0 6 0 0 73 6 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 17 7 6 4 0 3 82 11 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 61 19 6 3 0 0 11 90 4 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 13 4 2 1 0 26 91 4 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 57 18 8 0 0 0 16 90 0 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 11 5 2 0 0 24 90 3 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 81 11 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 14 4 1 1 0 8 93 2 442
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 76 12 3 6 0 0 3 91 6 31
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 14 5 3 0 1 7 91 3 426

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 Has served in the Canadian military 97 3 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 73 11 5 3 3 0 6 90 6 445
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 91 3 0 0 3 0 3 97 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 12 6 4 4 0 4 86 8 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 72 23 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 27 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 38 9 0 3 0 3 88 3 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 26 13 3 1 0 2 82 5 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 11 27 41 12 9 0 0 38 21 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 29 41 15 4 0 0 40 19 446
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 18 33 25 19 0 0 24 43 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 26 41 18 5 0 0 36 23 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 12 36 32 14 0 0 46 18 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 18 43 27 7 0 0 34 24 444
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 34 20 28 11 0 0 40 40 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 19 41 22 13 0 1 35 24 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 35 20 6 3 0 0 71 9 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 49 12 5 1 3 0 82 6 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 44 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 46 14 6 1 4 1 78 7 427

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 40 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 34
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 41 21 11 3 2 0 65 14 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 25 37 11 20 6 0 0 62 26 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 40 20 14 5 1 0 60 20 427
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 56 10 22 3 2 6 0 60 40 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 27 14 5 4 4 0 48 52 447
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 63 23 3 0 6 6 0 66 34 32
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 20 10 5 3 9 1 58 42 428

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 162

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 Has served in the Canadian military 7 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 162

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 Has served in the Canadian military 8 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 162

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 162

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 162

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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 223

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 223
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 162

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 52 28 8 0 6 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 57 13 5 2 8 206
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 43 29 0 10 0 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 54 14 8 3 4 163

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 43 57 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 59 220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 37 7 0 8 0 8 84 8 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 37 15 4 5 0 8 74 10 221
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 18 17 10 9 0 35 44 30 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 24 16 10 3 0 14 66 15 167

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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 23 6 22 20 8 7 43 50 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 12 15 6 15 6 29 45 31 221
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 10 9 10 0 18 10 44 40 39 11
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 9 15 7 14 5 37 39 36 167

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 Has served in the Canadian military 76 9 0 3 7 0 6 89 11 35
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 63 9 6 5 4 1 11 82 11 446
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