2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transportation Safety Board of 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
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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 Heterosexual 33 35 8 14 10 0 0 68 24 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 15 11 17 0 4 55 29 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 64 30 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 28 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 32

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 Heterosexual 66 29 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 27 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 31

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

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 40 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 29 14 8 3 0 3 73 12 31

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my 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 Heterosexual 51 27 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 43 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 31

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
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 Heterosexual 35 28 15 13 10 0 0 63 22 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 24 21 8 20 0 0 51 29 32

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 40 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 14 8 14 0 0 64 22 32

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 63 26 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 116
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 39 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 32

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 32 14 10 11 0 0 66 21 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 27 20 7 17 0 0 57 23 32

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 64 26 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 37 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 32

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my 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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 35 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 20 15 6 26 0 0 53 32 32

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my 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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 30 18 9 8 0 0 65 17 116
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 8 23 18 19 0 0 39 37 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 30 17 11 7 0 0 66 17 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 26 20 16 17 0 0 47 33 31

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 35 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 36 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 32

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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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 Heterosexual 32 31 20 15 2 0 0 63 17 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 33 14 6 13 0 4 66 19 31

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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Often
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Sometimes
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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 Heterosexual 8 23 38 21 7 1 3 28 32 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 13 55 14 3 0 0 17 28 30

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 18 29 25 17 2 2 44 26 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 29 32 18 8 3 0 27 39 30

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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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 Heterosexual 13 22 24 22 14 2 3 38 37 116
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 10 32 21 4 3 4 27 38 30

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 17 30 29 12 1 3 42 27 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 10 38 26 3 0 0 29 33 31

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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Often
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Sometimes
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 27 32 9 9 1 2 19 49 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 27 24 17 0 0 4 18 57 30

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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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
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 Heterosexual 13 20 24 26 13 2 3 40 35 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 23 39 16 0 0 4 17 43 30

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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Often
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Sometimes
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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
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 19 30 24 8 2 2 33 35 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 26 24 14 7 6 0 22 52 30
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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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 24 11 14 14 3 7 57 31 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 17 11 14 27 4 3 44 44 32

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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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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 21 7 13 11 1 0 69 24 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 25 14 10 26 0 0 50 36 32

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

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 24 11 13 13 13 3 55 31 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 7 24 16 31 13 0 19 53 31

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

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 31 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 115
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 28 8 17 14 0 0 61 31 32

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

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 32 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 27 15 0 13 0 4 71 13 32
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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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 28 12 4 7 1 0 77 11 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 21 18 8 20 3 8 48 32 32

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 23 12 5 6 1 0 77 11 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 22 21 12 12 0 11 49 27 32

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 30 5 7 6 0 0 81 14 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 21 12 19 11 0 8 54 33 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 20 8 4 9 2 0 79 13 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 32 15 10 7 0 8 66 18 31

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 23 9 7 8 0 1 76 15 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 18 11 9 16 0 11 59 29 32
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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 35 40 0 10 3 0 13 85 15 31

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 22 15 13 10 5 1 60 24 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 22 16 21 20 7 0 39 43 32

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 28 25 12 15 17 2 1 55 33 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 19 25 15 22 0 0 38 37 32

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 22 26 13 20 12 6 2 52 34 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 26 22 21 20 4 0 35 42 32

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 26 33 11 12 15 3 1 61 28 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 23 23 21 29 0 0 27 50 32
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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 46 31 11 7 5 1 0 77 11 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 33 27 15 3 0 0 54 18 32

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 37 35 9 7 8 4 0 74 16 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 31 21 19 12 0 3 46 33 32

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 32 37 13 9 7 1 0 70 17 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 34 31 12 14 3 0 42 27 32

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 28 20 17 13 8 10 4 55 25 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 8 24 22 20 15 3 20 51 32

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 25 24 20 10 16 5 0 52 27 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 23 8 23 26 10 3 34 56 32

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 11 17 21 17 26 1 7 31 47 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 13 8 15 47 3 11 19 71 32

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 24 33 20 13 7 2 0 59 21 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 17 17 19 19 7 3 39 42 32

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 42 34 13 2 3 5 1 81 6 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 29 25 9 0 20 3 57 11 32

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 41 37 11 2 5 3 1 81 8 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 39 24 7 11 3 0 58 18 32

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 50 33 8 3 6 0 0 83 9 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 39 11 7 14 0 0 69 20 32

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 47 18 20 5 10 0 0 65 15 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 28 17 10 14 3 0 59 24 32

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 40 27 17 7 9 0 0 67 16 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 34 18 15 7 0 0 60 22 32

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 42 22 15 10 7 2 2 67 18 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 18 21 9 12 3 4 54 23 32
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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 16 46 38 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 38 45 32

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 48 0 12 20 10 10 19
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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 16 84 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 32

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 20

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 20

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 20

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 20

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 20

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 20

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 20

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 20

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 20

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 20

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 64 20

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 20

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 20

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 20

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 71 20

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 36 20

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 46 20

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 0 17

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 0 17

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 0 17

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 0 17

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 13 22 8 10 16 26 5 51 37 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 16 12 19 23 20 8 23 60 32

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 33 28 14 14 8 4 0 63 22 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 25 25 9 20 12 3 37 34 32
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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 4 96 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 79 32

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 16 15 23 3 4 35 5 50 12 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 11 25 5 10 44 0 28 27 32

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 33 30 21 4 4 8 0 69 8 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 22 28 0 16 29 0 39 22 32
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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 32 26 20 11 10 0 2 59 21 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 34 25 14 15 0 0 47 29 32

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 15 33 26 16 10 0 1 49 25 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 32 25 14 22 0 0 39 36 32

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 27 35 18 11 8 1 1 63 19 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 18 30 13 21 0 0 36 34 32

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 16 28 26 16 13 1 1 44 29 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 14 31 11 29 3 4 24 43 32

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 58 24 7 5 4 0 3 84 8 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 34 21 7 3 0 4 68 10 31

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 36 31 17 9 4 0 2 69 14 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 21 25 6 10 0 6 56 17 32

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 35 27 18 10 8 1 1 63 19 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 34 14 19 17 0 0 50 36 32

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 28 33 19 12 5 1 2 63 17 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 44 20 11 15 0 0 53 27 32

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 41 26 13 13 5 0 2 68 18 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34 25 5 14 3 0 55 20 32

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 37 35 16 7 3 0 2 73 10 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 33 18 16 6 0 0 60 22 32

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 63 22 8 1 3 0 3 88 4 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 31 18 12 7 0 3 62 20 32

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 80 10 2 2 1 0 6 96 3 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 19 10 0 0 0 3 90 0 32

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 61 17 7 3 7 0 4 82 10 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 15 18 4 17 3 3 59 22 32

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 61 19 9 3 4 0 3 83 7 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 24 20 0 12 0 3 66 13 32

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 51 20 9 10 6 0 4 74 17 117
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 17 18 13 19 0 3 48 34 32

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 50 12 6 4 1 0 28 86 7 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 15 4 0 9 0 31 81 14 32

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 75 16 3 2 0 0 3 95 2 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 21 8 4 3 0 9 83 7 32

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 72 19 2 2 3 0 3 93 4 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 12 4 7 7 0 5 82 14 32

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 54 25 13 5 1 0 3 81 6 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 31 13 7 7 0 3 73 14 32

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 16 36 32 10 6 0 0 51 16 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 42 26 12 16 0 0 46 28 32

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 7 17 32 30 12 0 1 43 25 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 29 30 22 8 3 0 30 38 32

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 41 39 11 6 2 1 0 82 7 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 35 17 25 4 0 0 54 29 32

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 30 29 14 14 11 1 0 60 25 119
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 17 23 22 21 3 0 32 44 32
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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 30 37 16 7 7 2 2 31 69 118
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 23 8 14 11 11 0 37 63 32

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 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 19

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 27 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 19

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 24 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 19

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 36 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 19

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 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 19

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 38 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 19

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 19

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 51 12 13 8 12 74
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 28 20 28 6 18 18

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 44 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 40 19

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 26 35 8 11 9 3 8 69 23 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 12 10 15 19 0 5 53 36 19

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 6 19 18 17 13 6 20 34 42 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 22 10 15 35 7 0 36 53 19

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 58 9 7 5 6 1 14 79 13 120
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 0 6 14 20 0 7 57 37 31
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