2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 22 38 16 14 9 0 1 61 24 2115
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 45 10 22 9 0 2 58 32 57
2018 Bisexual 24 32 21 22 0 0 0 57 22 22
2018 Other 9 39 34 9 9 0 0 48 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 30 17 23 14 1 1 46 37 499

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 Heterosexual 35 43 12 7 4 0 0 78 10 2117
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 9 14 5 0 0 72 19 57
2018 Bisexual 38 35 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 21
2018 Other 18 45 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 36 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 494

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 Heterosexual 41 41 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 2097
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 23 12 12 5 0 0 70 17 56
2018 Bisexual 62 16 5 9 9 0 0 78 18 22
2018 Other 30 43 18 9 0 0 0 72 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 37 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 494

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 Heterosexual 48 32 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 2103
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 25 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 56
2018 Bisexual 57 31 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 22
2018 Other 38 25 18 18 0 0 0 63 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 32 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 499

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 Heterosexual 29 42 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 2109
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 28 8 12 12 0 0 68 24 57
2018 Bisexual 28 42 21 0 9 0 0 70 9 22
2018 Other 22 20 17 30 10 0 0 43 41 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 38 15 12 11 0 0 62 23 495

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 Heterosexual 29 33 18 11 8 0 0 62 19 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 31 8 20 9 0 0 62 30 57
2018 Bisexual 44 15 25 7 4 5 0 62 12 22
2018 Other 18 36 18 18 9 0 0 54 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 32 19 16 12 0 0 53 28 499

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 Heterosexual 23 38 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 2119
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 24 16 12 16 0 0 57 27 57
2018 Bisexual 28 44 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 22
2018 Other 36 21 15 28 0 0 0 57 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 30 19 18 12 0 0 50 31 498

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 Heterosexual 38 40 13 5 3 1 0 79 9 2108
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 37 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 57
2018 Bisexual 60 28 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 23
2018 Other 45 49 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 39 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 501

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 Heterosexual 30 38 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 2107
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 19 16 10 12 0 0 62 22 57
2018 Bisexual 44 25 15 7 9 0 0 69 16 23
2018 Other 27 30 25 18 0 0 0 57 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 33 18 13 14 1 0 54 27 501

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 Heterosexual 44 36 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 29 13 4 4 0 0 80 7 56
2018 Bisexual 67 17 7 4 4 0 0 84 9 23
2018 Other 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 32 15 5 5 0 0 74 10 498

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 Heterosexual 29 38 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 2101
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 33 14 15 5 0 0 66 20 57
2018 Bisexual 39 42 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 23
2018 Other 38 18 9 25 9 0 0 57 34 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 37 17 14 11 0 0 58 25 497

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 Heterosexual 34 35 17 8 7 0 0 69 15 2094
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 37 11 12 9 0 0 69 20 57
2018 Bisexual 39 36 10 11 4 0 0 74 16 23
2018 Other 38 9 34 18 0 0 0 48 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 34 18 13 10 1 0 60 23 494

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 Heterosexual 29 36 16 10 7 0 0 66 17 2106
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 34 15 14 10 0 0 61 24 57
2018 Bisexual 36 53 0 7 4 0 0 89 11 23
2018 Other 38 18 18 25 0 0 0 57 25 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 31 19 16 12 0 0 53 28 498

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 Heterosexual 36 40 13 7 4 0 0 76 12 2109
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 23 12 10 9 0 0 69 19 57
2018 Bisexual 33 54 0 4 9 0 0 87 13 23
2018 Other 39 18 25 18 0 0 0 57 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 39 16 10 6 0 0 67 17 501

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 Heterosexual 35 33 17 9 5 0 1 68 14 2114
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 21 13 8 6 0 0 72 15 57
2018 Bisexual 34 43 8 11 4 0 0 76 16 23
2018 Other 18 45 0 28 9 0 0 63 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 34 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 503

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 Heterosexual 14 29 36 14 5 1 1 20 44 2112
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 39 29 10 4 2 0 15 56 57
2018 Bisexual 7 43 38 8 4 0 0 12 50 23
2018 Other 37 39 25 0 0 0 0 0 75 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 32 33 11 3 1 1 15 52 502

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 Heterosexual 18 26 30 16 8 2 1 25 45 2105
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 29 28 18 8 0 0 25 47 57
2018 Bisexual 11 23 45 4 12 0 4 17 36 23
2018 Other 9 52 30 0 9 0 0 9 61 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 30 27 12 5 3 0 17 55 500

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 Heterosexual 29 30 24 11 4 1 1 15 60 2108
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 33 27 11 6 0 0 17 56 57
2018 Bisexual 35 19 28 11 8 0 0 18 53 23
2018 Other 52 30 9 0 9 0 0 9 82 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 29 23 8 3 3 1 12 65 498

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 Heterosexual 13 20 33 22 9 1 1 32 34 2100
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 22 31 25 13 0 0 38 32 56
2018 Bisexual 13 27 27 21 12 0 0 33 40 23
2018 Other 28 21 24 18 9 0 0 27 49 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 23 32 22 5 3 1 28 39 500

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 Heterosexual 20 25 28 16 7 2 2 24 47 2113
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 29 30 17 8 0 0 25 45 57
2018 Bisexual 35 22 16 14 13 0 0 27 57 22
2018 Other 28 57 6 0 9 0 0 9 85 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 27 26 16 6 2 1 23 50 500

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 Heterosexual 15 20 29 21 10 3 3 33 37 2098
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 21 20 24 13 2 0 38 41 57
2018 Bisexual 3 51 12 14 21 0 0 34 54 23
2018 Other 18 30 15 27 0 0 9 30 53 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 25 25 17 9 3 4 28 46 499

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 Heterosexual 26 26 29 11 5 1 1 17 54 2113
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 32 28 16 4 0 0 20 52 57
2018 Bisexual 27 21 29 19 4 0 0 23 48 23
2018 Other 37 54 0 0 9 0 0 9 91 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 28 23 9 3 3 1 12 63 502
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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 Heterosexual 28 32 18 7 5 6 4 67 13 2114
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 25 26 8 5 6 7 55 15 57
2018 Bisexual 30 34 15 4 0 15 2 76 5 23
2018 Other 18 24 30 0 9 18 0 52 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 24 9 7 8 4 54 18 499

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 Heterosexual 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 2112
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 39 10 10 2 0 0 78 12 57
2018 Bisexual 68 21 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 23
2018 Other 37 43 12 0 0 9 0 87 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 29 14 8 8 1 1 69 17 496

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 Heterosexual 16 22 23 11 8 15 4 47 24 2112
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 19 23 19 12 11 3 36 36 57
2018 Bisexual 20 44 9 7 0 12 7 80 9 22
2018 Other 9 24 39 0 0 18 9 46 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 18 26 14 11 18 4 35 31 497

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 Heterosexual 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2111
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 46 3 5 0 0 0 91 5 57
2018 Bisexual 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 23
2018 Other 46 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 36 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 496

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 Heterosexual 44 39 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 2115
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 37 12 2 4 1 0 83 5 57
2018 Bisexual 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 23
2018 Other 36 55 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 40 15 5 3 2 0 77 8 499
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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 Heterosexual 41 33 13 7 5 0 0 74 13 2109
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 14 5 9 0 1 72 14 57
2018 Bisexual 43 39 3 11 0 0 4 85 12 23
2018 Other 36 36 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 32 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 501

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 Heterosexual 49 28 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 2105
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 30 18 8 5 2 0 68 14 57
2018 Bisexual 53 28 3 11 0 0 4 85 12 23
2018 Other 55 36 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 26 16 7 6 3 0 69 14 501

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 Heterosexual 45 32 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 2105
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 37 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 57
2018 Bisexual 45 44 3 4 0 0 4 93 5 23
2018 Other 36 36 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 27 15 12 6 1 0 67 18 501

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 Heterosexual 57 26 9 4 4 1 0 84 8 2107
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 26 14 3 7 0 0 76 10 57
2018 Bisexual 65 21 3 7 0 0 4 90 7 23
2018 Other 45 27 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 26 13 5 5 2 0 77 10 497

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 Heterosexual 51 27 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 2111
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 29 14 10 7 0 0 70 17 57
2018 Bisexual 61 21 7 7 0 0 4 85 7 23
2018 Other 48 34 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 23 17 9 6 1 0 68 15 501
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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 Heterosexual 28 30 17 8 5 4 8 66 15 602
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 9 8 25 8 0 9 56 36 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 31 22 9 10 7 6 53 22 136

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 Heterosexual 28 29 19 8 5 10 0 63 15 2122
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 37 19 12 4 7 0 62 17 57
2018 Bisexual 29 49 12 8 0 3 0 80 8 23
2018 Other 22 7 41 0 10 20 0 36 13 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 23 28 8 10 13 0 48 20 500

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 Heterosexual 23 28 21 14 11 3 0 53 26 2115
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 38 18 18 9 0 0 54 28 57
2018 Bisexual 21 46 17 12 4 0 0 67 16 23
2018 Other 22 17 41 0 20 0 0 39 20 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 20 24 17 19 5 0 37 38 499

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 Heterosexual 14 26 24 18 13 6 0 43 32 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 26 35 8 19 0 0 37 28 57
2018 Bisexual 9 30 35 15 12 0 0 38 27 22
2018 Other 22 17 20 10 30 0 0 39 41 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 16 27 18 20 8 0 29 41 499

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 Heterosexual 15 28 21 19 14 3 0 45 33 2118
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 36 19 14 16 0 0 52 29 57
2018 Bisexual 17 29 35 4 16 0 0 45 20 23
2018 Other 10 10 27 0 41 13 0 23 46 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 22 22 21 20 5 0 34 44 499
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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 Heterosexual 20 41 22 11 5 1 0 61 17 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 46 30 10 3 0 0 58 13 57
2018 Bisexual 12 62 7 14 5 0 0 74 19 22
2018 Other 18 12 15 55 0 0 0 29 55 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 29 27 15 11 2 0 46 26 501

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 Heterosexual 30 37 15 9 4 4 1 71 13 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 37 17 8 12 0 0 62 21 57
2018 Bisexual 45 28 14 4 4 4 0 76 9 23
2018 Other 27 28 21 9 9 0 6 58 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 34 18 11 6 5 2 63 18 501

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 Heterosexual 31 38 20 6 3 2 0 71 9 2106
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 35 20 8 6 0 0 65 14 57
2018 Bisexual 38 40 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2018 Other 41 10 20 20 0 10 0 56 22 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 33 27 9 5 3 1 57 15 500

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 Heterosexual 18 25 21 12 10 12 2 49 26 2111
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 31 19 12 14 9 2 49 29 57
2018 Bisexual 19 28 14 12 10 8 8 56 27 23
2018 Other 18 15 18 21 9 18 0 40 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 16 26 14 16 12 3 35 35 502

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 Heterosexual 19 32 20 14 11 3 0 53 26 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 33 23 12 15 0 0 51 26 57
2018 Bisexual 13 40 19 20 4 4 0 55 25 23
2018 Other 18 9 36 9 28 0 0 27 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 27 19 19 18 3 1 42 38 500

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 Heterosexual 21 30 16 14 17 2 1 52 32 2119
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 42 11 17 15 0 2 57 32 57
2018 Bisexual 27 20 13 11 25 4 0 49 37 23
2018 Other 9 39 6 18 28 0 0 48 46 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 19 17 19 25 3 2 35 47 501

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 Heterosexual 21 37 23 10 6 4 0 60 16 2115
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 38 23 12 7 3 0 57 19 57
2018 Bisexual 13 45 28 8 7 0 0 58 15 23
2018 Other 18 39 9 18 9 0 6 61 30 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 27 29 14 10 5 1 43 26 500

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 Heterosexual 37 34 17 3 2 7 0 76 6 2108
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 36 27 5 4 7 0 61 10 57
2018 Bisexual 43 26 24 4 0 3 0 71 4 23
2018 Other 27 39 9 0 0 25 0 88 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 27 23 6 4 8 1 63 11 496

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 Heterosexual 40 37 15 3 2 4 0 80 5 2109
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 40 17 9 1 0 0 73 9 57
2018 Bisexual 44 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 23
2018 Other 38 18 18 9 0 15 0 67 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 33 22 6 3 5 1 66 10 497

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 Heterosexual 44 37 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 2109
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 40 10 3 4 2 0 82 8 57
2018 Bisexual 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 Other 38 25 9 9 9 9 0 69 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 32 21 9 4 2 0 65 13 497

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 Heterosexual 28 30 19 12 10 1 0 58 23 2112
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 28 20 15 9 2 0 54 25 57
2018 Bisexual 37 31 20 4 7 0 0 68 11 23
2018 Other 29 18 25 9 18 0 0 48 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 22 25 14 18 2 0 42 33 499

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 Heterosexual 27 32 18 14 9 1 0 59 23 2107
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 33 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 57
2018 Bisexual 37 32 19 4 9 0 0 68 13 23
2018 Other 29 18 9 25 18 0 0 48 43 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 23 24 15 18 1 0 42 34 499

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 Heterosexual 26 25 20 14 12 3 0 53 27 2117
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 24 19 10 21 3 0 49 31 57
2018 Bisexual 33 37 19 4 7 0 0 70 11 23
2018 Other 38 18 9 15 18 0 0 57 34 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 18 24 17 19 4 0 37 37 499
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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 Heterosexual 29 33 38 2123
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 25 29 57
2018 Bisexual 27 41 32 23
2018 Other 24 48 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 26 43 502

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 Heterosexual 14 32 40 3 4 6 628
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 20 48 7 0 8 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 22 46 7 2 4 161
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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 Heterosexual 10 90 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 56
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 87 501

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 67

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 63 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 73 67

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 210

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 67

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 67

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 67

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 67

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 67

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 67

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 67

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 67

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 67

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 67

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 67

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 67

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 67

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 67

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 67

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 67

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 67

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 67

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 67

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 210

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 67

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 67

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 210
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 67

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 197

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 63

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 197

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 197

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 63

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 197

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 63

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 63

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 63

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 63

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 63

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 63

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 63

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 63

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 197
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 63

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 Heterosexual 19 15 22 4 4 29 7 53 12 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 16 14 2 4 37 12 62 12 56
2018 Bisexual 8 34 15 9 0 27 8 64 13 23
2018 Other 18 9 18 0 0 55 0 60 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 12 31 5 5 27 7 37 16 497

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 Heterosexual 31 30 20 3 3 11 1 69 7 2117
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 32 22 4 4 5 0 69 8 57
2018 Bisexual 25 63 4 0 0 7 0 95 0 23
2018 Other 27 21 28 0 0 25 0 63 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 25 28 6 4 14 1 56 11 498
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 2107
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 55
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 500

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 41

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 77 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 84 41

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 111

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 41

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 41

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 41

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 41

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 41

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 41

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 111

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 111

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 41

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 41

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 41

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 41

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 41

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 110

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 41

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 110

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 110

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 41

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 103

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 41

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 103

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 103

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 41

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 41

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 41

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 41

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 41

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 41

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 41

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 103
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 41

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 Heterosexual 19 15 24 2 3 31 7 54 7 2111
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 17 10 2 3 45 8 69 9 57
2018 Bisexual 4 23 25 9 0 30 8 45 14 23
2018 Other 18 18 9 0 9 45 0 66 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 11 33 4 4 30 7 36 12 499

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 Heterosexual 30 29 21 2 2 14 1 70 6 2112
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 35 17 4 3 7 0 75 6 57
2018 Bisexual 23 59 11 0 0 7 0 88 0 23
2018 Other 27 18 21 0 9 25 0 60 12 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 23 28 5 3 17 2 55 10 500
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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 Heterosexual 22 25 24 12 15 0 2 48 28 2117
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 19 24 20 18 0 0 39 37 57
2018 Bisexual 9 23 33 21 14 0 0 32 36 23
2018 Other 27 39 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 19 26 16 22 0 2 34 39 500

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 Heterosexual 18 28 28 15 10 0 1 47 25 2108
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 26 27 17 9 0 0 47 26 57
2018 Bisexual 17 12 39 25 7 0 0 29 32 23
2018 Other 9 39 43 9 0 0 0 48 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 32 15 12 1 1 40 28 500

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 Heterosexual 20 29 25 15 9 0 1 50 24 2111
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 33 18 19 11 0 0 53 29 57
2018 Bisexual 21 31 24 20 4 0 0 52 25 23
2018 Other 9 27 34 30 0 0 0 36 30 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 26 24 15 14 2 1 46 30 495

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 Heterosexual 17 24 24 19 14 1 1 42 33 2111
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 33 13 15 25 0 0 47 40 57
2018 Bisexual 17 12 19 22 29 0 0 29 52 22
2018 Other 9 9 54 18 9 0 0 18 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 20 23 21 18 1 1 37 40 501

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 Heterosexual 43 27 14 6 4 1 5 75 10 2106
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 34 9 5 4 0 10 79 10 57
2018 Bisexual 21 40 16 12 7 0 4 64 19 23
2018 Other 37 20 34 9 0 0 0 57 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 24 19 6 7 2 6 66 14 500

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 Heterosexual 37 28 17 10 7 1 1 66 17 2109
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 36 14 6 8 0 0 72 14 57
2018 Bisexual 25 33 19 12 12 0 0 57 24 23
2018 Other 18 30 34 0 18 0 0 48 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 26 25 9 10 1 2 55 19 499

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 Heterosexual 25 34 24 11 5 1 1 60 16 2109
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 35 24 7 5 0 2 64 12 57
2018 Bisexual 10 41 24 16 4 0 4 54 21 23
2018 Other 18 39 25 18 0 0 0 57 18 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 25 15 10 1 2 49 26 496

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 Heterosexual 17 30 26 16 9 1 1 48 25 2107
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 22 35 19 8 0 0 38 28 56
2018 Bisexual 13 18 29 40 0 0 0 31 40 23
2018 Other 9 21 33 28 9 0 0 30 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 22 26 18 18 1 1 37 37 494

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 Heterosexual 21 28 26 15 9 1 1 50 24 2100
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 23 32 17 12 0 0 39 29 57
2018 Bisexual 15 37 24 24 0 0 0 52 24 23
2018 Other 9 18 36 18 18 0 0 27 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 24 20 16 2 1 38 37 493

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 Heterosexual 27 31 23 12 6 1 1 59 18 2098
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 29 15 22 8 0 3 53 31 57
2018 Bisexual 27 43 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 23
2018 Other 27 21 43 9 0 0 0 48 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 28 27 11 8 2 1 53 20 493

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 Heterosexual 58 21 11 5 3 0 2 81 9 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 30 17 4 1 0 3 78 5 56
2018 Bisexual 56 23 4 9 8 0 0 79 16 23
2018 Other 57 9 25 0 0 0 9 73 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 22 14 7 5 1 3 73 13 490

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 Heterosexual 67 16 7 3 3 1 4 86 7 2099
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 11 11 2 1 0 10 85 3 56
2018 Bisexual 75 10 4 8 0 0 3 87 8 23
2018 Other 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 16 11 4 4 1 5 80 8 494

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 Heterosexual 75 11 4 3 3 1 4 90 6 2102
2018 Gay or lesbian 77 14 3 0 3 0 3 94 3 57
2018 Bisexual 80 8 9 0 0 0 3 91 0 23
2018 Other 75 0 6 9 0 0 9 83 10 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 14 8 3 4 2 7 83 8 496

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 Heterosexual 65 21 8 3 2 0 2 88 4 2112
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 30 10 7 2 0 2 80 9 57
2018 Bisexual 63 26 8 0 0 0 3 91 0 23
2018 Other 61 18 12 0 0 0 9 87 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 26 8 3 3 1 2 85 6 500

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 Heterosexual 63 18 8 5 4 0 2 82 9 2105
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 24 5 11 3 2 2 81 14 57
2018 Bisexual 50 41 3 0 3 0 3 94 3 23
2018 Other 73 9 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 23 12 6 6 1 2 74 13 498

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 Heterosexual 58 13 5 2 0 0 22 91 3 2092
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 18 3 0 2 2 31 93 2 57
2018 Bisexual 37 18 4 0 0 0 41 93 0 23
2018 Other 64 0 6 0 0 0 30 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 12 4 2 1 1 25 90 4 499

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 Heterosexual 64 19 8 3 1 0 5 88 4 2103
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 16 3 9 3 0 14 82 14 56
2018 Bisexual 54 36 4 0 0 0 5 95 0 23
2018 Other 57 15 9 0 0 0 18 89 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 19 10 2 3 1 8 83 5 497

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 Heterosexual 69 15 7 3 3 1 3 87 6 2111
2018 Gay or lesbian 67 11 5 0 2 0 14 91 3 57
2018 Bisexual 54 13 21 0 8 0 5 70 8 23
2018 Other 73 9 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 19 9 3 4 2 4 83 8 499

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 Heterosexual 53 26 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 2110
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 36 2 5 3 0 7 90 8 57
2018 Bisexual 27 33 28 12 0 0 0 60 12 23
2018 Other 66 18 6 0 0 0 9 93 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 25 13 4 3 1 4 79 7 499

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 Heterosexual 14 34 34 13 4 0 0 49 17 2119
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 26 37 10 8 0 2 44 18 57
2018 Bisexual 19 34 36 12 0 0 0 52 12 23
2018 Other 9 48 34 9 0 0 0 57 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 24 44 15 7 0 0 34 22 501

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 Heterosexual 8 18 37 24 12 0 0 36 26 2090
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 24 28 27 14 0 0 41 31 57
2018 Bisexual 0 30 34 27 9 0 0 35 30 23
2018 Other 0 37 26 18 18 0 0 37 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 23 40 18 8 0 0 26 35 499

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 Heterosexual 26 36 22 7 3 6 0 66 11 2117
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 50 17 7 6 7 0 68 14 57
2018 Bisexual 22 53 17 0 3 4 0 79 3 22
2018 Other 38 18 28 0 0 15 0 67 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 36 22 10 5 7 0 60 16 497

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 Heterosexual 22 36 20 12 6 3 0 60 19 2116
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 32 21 13 4 5 0 59 19 57
2018 Bisexual 23 41 21 12 3 0 0 64 15 22
2018 Other 18 30 9 18 9 15 0 56 33 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 24 17 9 5 0 47 27 502
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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 Heterosexual 31 27 19 11 9 2 1 32 68 2125
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 26 19 7 15 0 0 33 67 57
2018 Bisexual 21 20 32 14 9 4 0 22 78 23
2018 Other 37 39 9 9 6 0 0 37 63 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 25 21 13 14 3 0 25 75 503

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 Heterosexual 18 1413
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 369

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 Heterosexual 33 1413
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 369

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 Heterosexual 17 1413
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 369

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 Heterosexual 53 1413
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 369

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 Heterosexual 6 1413
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 369

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 Heterosexual 26 1413
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 369

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 1413
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 369

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 Heterosexual 4 41 19 12 5 19 1366
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 45 24 8 6 13 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 32 19 12 5 29 340

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 1406
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 71 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 365

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 Heterosexual 9 20 20 18 24 2 7 32 46 1409
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 22 21 16 21 0 5 38 40 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 13 20 16 34 3 7 22 55 365

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 Heterosexual 4 13 15 21 41 2 3 18 66 1405
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 14 13 21 42 0 2 22 65 38
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 8 15 17 51 3 3 12 72 366

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 Heterosexual 38 17 15 11 12 1 6 60 24 2113
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 18 13 25 7 0 7 51 35 57
2018 Bisexual 35 8 24 12 16 0 4 45 29 23
2018 Other 48 0 9 18 15 0 9 53 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 13 17 13 20 2 5 47 35 502
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