2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency by Question 89. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 42 35 7 12 4 0 0 78 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 24 46 15 11 3 0 0 71 14 224
2017 Visible minority 47 37 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 28 47 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 200
2014 Visible minority 27 42 13 18 0 0 0 68 18 22
2014 Non-visible minority 28 43 8 16 4 0 2 72 20 186
2011 Visible minority 31 48 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 19
2011 Non-visible minority 38 43 10 5 2 0 2 82 7 172
2008 Visible minority 19 38 14 19 10 0 0 57 29 21
2008 Non-visible minority 37 37 10 11 4 1 1 75 15 145

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 32 51 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 47 36 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 223
2017 Visible minority 53 35 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 48 39 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 200
2014 Visible minority 36 37 9 13 0 0 5 77 14 22
2014 Non-visible minority 42 38 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 186
2011 Visible minority 36 42 10 5 6 0 0 78 11 19
2011 Non-visible minority 50 38 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 172
2008 Visible minority 29 48 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 21
2008 Non-visible minority 45 40 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 146

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 39 51 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 28
2018 Non-visible minority 48 42 2 6 2 0 0 91 7 223
2017 Visible minority 46 38 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 49 44 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 200
2014 Visible minority 45 41 0 9 0 0 5 90 10 22
2014 Non-visible minority 46 39 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 186
2011 Visible minority 41 37 5 5 11 0 0 78 16 19
2011 Non-visible minority 50 44 3 2 0 0 0 94 3 173
2008 Visible minority 43 43 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2008 Non-visible minority 50 36 10 1 3 0 0 86 4 145

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 39 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 28
2018 Non-visible minority 52 31 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 223
2017 Visible minority 57 27 4 8 4 0 0 84 12 26
2017 Non-visible minority 48 33 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 200
2014 Visible minority 36 27 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 22
2014 Non-visible minority 44 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 185
2011 Visible minority 52 32 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2011 Non-visible minority 47 34 2 11 5 0 1 82 17 173

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 32 58 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 37 43 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 219
2017 Visible minority 56 23 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 43 41 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 200
2014 Visible minority 37 40 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 22
2014 Non-visible minority 30 43 14 10 3 1 0 73 13 186
2011 Visible minority 41 27 21 0 11 0 0 68 11 19
2011 Non-visible minority 40 36 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 173
2008 Visible minority 40 25 20 15 0 0 0 65 15 20
2008 Non-visible minority 37 46 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 145

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 39 0 5 7 0 0 88 12 28
2018 Non-visible minority 32 43 13 10 3 0 0 75 13 224
2017 Visible minority 53 31 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 38 43 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 200
2014 Visible minority 29 54 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 22
2014 Non-visible minority 25 44 12 13 5 1 0 70 18 186
2011 Visible minority 27 58 5 10 0 0 0 84 10 19
2011 Non-visible minority 32 43 10 10 5 0 0 75 14 173

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 53 21 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 28 46 12 11 4 0 0 74 14 224
2017 Visible minority 62 27 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 31 46 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 200

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 71 18 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 27
2018 Non-visible minority 54 36 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 223
2017 Visible minority 61 28 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 50 40 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 200
2014 Visible minority 51 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2014 Non-visible minority 45 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 186
2011 Visible minority 36 58 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 19
2011 Non-visible minority 49 43 2 3 2 0 0 92 6 173
2008 Visible minority 33 48 14 0 0 5 0 85 0 21
2008 Non-visible minority 43 39 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 146

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 60 25 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 38 41 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 223
2017 Visible minority 57 24 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 40 40 12 4 3 0 0 81 8 197

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 51 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 28
2018 Non-visible minority 45 40 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 221
2017 Visible minority 79 8 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 52 36 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 200
2014 Visible minority 59 28 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 22
2014 Non-visible minority 53 33 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 186
2011 Visible minority 57 32 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 19
2011 Non-visible minority 56 37 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 173

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 46 25 7 15 7 0 0 71 22 28
2018 Non-visible minority 31 43 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 221
2017 Visible minority 53 39 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 38 41 11 9 1 0 0 79 10 200
2014 Visible minority 18 40 28 13 0 0 0 58 13 22
2014 Non-visible minority 27 48 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 186
2011 Visible minority 36 33 16 10 5 0 0 69 16 19
2011 Non-visible minority 36 42 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 173

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 61 25 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 28
2018 Non-visible minority 37 42 12 8 2 0 0 78 9 222
2017 Visible minority 46 31 15 4 4 0 0 77 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 41 37 15 5 2 0 0 77 8 200
2014 Visible minority 28 27 19 18 4 0 5 57 23 22
2014 Non-visible minority 28 40 11 14 6 1 1 69 20 185

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 53 25 12 11 0 0 0 78 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 33 41 10 10 4 1 0 76 14 223
2017 Visible minority 62 26 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 26
2017 Non-visible minority 39 42 8 8 1 0 0 82 9 200
2014 Visible minority 36 32 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 22
2014 Non-visible minority 35 38 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 186
2011 Visible minority 37 32 21 10 0 0 0 69 10 19
2011 Non-visible minority 42 38 9 6 4 1 1 80 11 171

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 58 28 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 28
2018 Non-visible minority 40 45 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 222
2017 Visible minority 73 15 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 26
2017 Non-visible minority 43 44 8 2 2 0 0 87 4 200
2014 Visible minority 36 37 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 22
2014 Non-visible minority 39 36 15 9 1 0 0 75 10 186
2011 Visible minority 31 48 10 11 0 0 0 78 11 19
2011 Non-visible minority 48 38 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 173
2008 Visible minority 38 38 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2008 Non-visible minority 45 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 146

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 46 28 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 28
2018 Non-visible minority 29 35 22 8 6 0 0 64 14 223
2017 Visible minority 44 40 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 28 40 23 6 2 0 0 68 8 200
2014 Visible minority 36 37 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 22
2014 Non-visible minority 28 41 18 7 5 0 1 69 12 186
2011 Visible minority 5 69 5 21 0 0 0 74 21 19
2011 Non-visible minority 29 37 19 7 8 0 0 66 15 172
2008 Visible minority 29 33 24 10 5 0 0 62 14 21
2008 Non-visible minority 23 40 20 12 5 0 1 63 17 146

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 11 26 42 14 7 0 0 21 37 28
2018 Non-visible minority 7 22 44 20 7 0 0 26 29 222
2017 Visible minority 4 15 31 22 15 0 13 43 21 26
2017 Non-visible minority 4 23 42 23 6 1 2 30 27 200
2014 Visible minority 9 4 60 13 4 0 9 19 15 22
2014 Non-visible minority 7 18 42 26 5 2 1 32 25 185
2011 Visible minority 5 41 27 22 5 0 0 27 46 19
2011 Non-visible minority 5 21 44 16 12 1 1 29 27 173
2008 Visible minority 19 24 38 5 5 5 5 11 47 21
2008 Non-visible minority 7 21 45 16 8 3 1 24 29 146

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 4 11 22 35 25 0 4 62 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 4 15 32 34 13 1 1 48 19 224
2017 Visible minority 0 8 16 38 25 0 13 73 9 26
2017 Non-visible minority 4 19 32 25 14 3 3 42 24 200
2014 Visible minority 13 19 28 22 9 5 4 34 35 22
2014 Non-visible minority 4 11 35 33 14 2 1 48 16 186
2011 Visible minority 6 0 39 39 11 5 0 53 6 18
2011 Non-visible minority 6 20 25 25 22 1 2 49 26 173
2008 Visible minority 5 30 40 10 15 0 0 25 35 20
2008 Non-visible minority 6 19 26 32 13 4 1 47 26 144

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 11 25 21 14 26 0 4 42 37 28
2018 Non-visible minority 10 23 32 23 11 0 1 34 33 222
2017 Visible minority 11 16 38 22 0 4 9 26 31 26
2017 Non-visible minority 9 29 32 17 11 0 2 29 39 199
2014 Visible minority 22 29 32 4 0 0 13 5 59 22
2014 Non-visible minority 13 27 33 21 5 1 1 26 40 185
2011 Visible minority 26 22 41 0 5 6 0 5 51 19
2011 Non-visible minority 15 16 38 18 10 1 2 29 32 172
2008 Visible minority 24 14 48 10 5 0 0 14 38 21
2008 Non-visible minority 11 20 36 18 8 4 2 28 33 146

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 14 22 32 21 11 0 0 32 37 28
2018 Non-visible minority 8 28 38 19 6 0 0 25 36 221
2017 Visible minority 0 8 54 22 10 0 6 34 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 7 24 41 20 7 0 1 28 31 199
2014 Visible minority 9 23 27 22 9 0 9 35 35 22
2014 Non-visible minority 9 22 38 22 7 1 1 30 31 185
2011 Visible minority 10 16 47 15 11 0 0 27 26 19
2011 Non-visible minority 5 11 44 26 13 0 1 39 17 173
2008 Visible minority 14 19 38 19 10 0 0 29 33 21
2008 Non-visible minority 3 18 32 32 12 1 1 45 22 146

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 4 19 32 18 28 0 0 46 22 28
2018 Non-visible minority 10 24 33 20 10 1 1 31 35 223
2017 Visible minority 8 8 35 27 14 0 9 45 17 26
2017 Non-visible minority 10 21 31 19 12 2 4 34 33 199
2014 Visible minority 13 13 33 18 9 5 9 31 31 22
2014 Non-visible minority 7 22 30 26 10 2 3 38 30 185
2011 Visible minority 21 26 22 15 16 0 0 32 47 19
2011 Non-visible minority 15 17 36 18 12 1 0 31 32 172
2008 Visible minority 14 24 38 14 10 0 0 24 38 21
2008 Non-visible minority 5 16 32 23 17 3 4 43 24 146

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 11 7 18 34 22 7 0 61 20 27
2018 Non-visible minority 5 15 35 29 13 1 2 43 21 221
2017 Visible minority 4 12 16 42 15 0 12 64 18 26
2017 Non-visible minority 10 22 35 19 8 1 4 29 34 200
2014 Visible minority 9 14 23 26 4 4 18 39 30 22
2014 Non-visible minority 8 19 27 29 14 2 1 44 28 185
2011 Visible minority 5 26 26 27 5 11 0 36 35 19
2011 Non-visible minority 12 16 28 21 18 2 3 41 29 173
2008 Visible minority 24 19 33 14 10 0 0 24 43 21
2008 Non-visible minority 6 16 30 28 14 2 3 44 24 146

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 7 7 40 21 21 4 0 44 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 8 17 40 25 9 2 0 34 25 222
2017 Visible minority 3 4 35 23 14 4 16 46 10 26
2017 Non-visible minority 7 19 36 20 13 2 3 35 27 198
2014 Visible minority 9 22 32 14 4 5 13 23 39 22
2014 Non-visible minority 8 21 41 21 8 1 1 29 29 185
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 42 18 14 5 7 14 0 70 14 28
2018 Non-visible minority 26 35 15 10 5 7 3 67 16 222
2017 Visible minority 35 24 11 7 4 12 7 72 14 26
2017 Non-visible minority 31 31 12 11 3 8 4 70 16 200
2014 Visible minority 32 36 5 5 9 9 5 79 16 22
2014 Non-visible minority 31 27 16 10 4 7 4 66 16 185

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 75 14 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 46 31 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 221
2017 Visible minority 73 16 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 26
2017 Non-visible minority 53 33 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 200
2014 Visible minority 56 35 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 22
2014 Non-visible minority 51 30 7 9 3 1 0 82 11 186

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 28 18 11 8 7 25 4 64 21 28
2018 Non-visible minority 15 23 16 10 8 23 5 52 26 222
2017 Visible minority 28 19 12 11 4 18 8 63 20 26
2017 Non-visible minority 14 30 9 15 4 25 3 61 27 200
2014 Visible minority 19 22 22 4 4 19 9 57 12 22
2014 Non-visible minority 12 24 19 21 5 17 2 44 32 186

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 79 7 4 0 11 0 0 86 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 59 28 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 222
2017 Visible minority 70 23 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 61 33 5 0 1 0 0 94 2 200
2014 Visible minority 59 32 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 22
2014 Non-visible minority 54 34 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 184

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 61 25 7 4 4 0 0 86 7 28
2018 Non-visible minority 52 34 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 222
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 60 14 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 41 39 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 224
2017 Visible minority 41 45 0 4 4 0 6 91 9 26
2017 Non-visible minority 41 40 11 3 2 2 1 83 5 200
2014 Visible minority 41 41 9 0 4 5 0 86 5 22
2014 Non-visible minority 41 33 10 11 5 0 1 74 16 186
2011 Visible minority 42 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 19
2011 Non-visible minority 31 44 8 9 6 1 1 77 15 173
2008 Visible minority 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 20
2008 Non-visible minority 32 41 9 12 5 1 1 74 17 146

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 65 18 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 49 32 7 7 2 2 0 83 9 223
2017 Visible minority 48 35 7 0 4 0 6 88 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 53 33 6 4 0 2 0 89 4 200
2014 Visible minority 55 19 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 22
2014 Non-visible minority 50 28 11 6 4 1 0 78 10 186
2011 Visible minority 42 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 19
2011 Non-visible minority 50 29 7 8 5 2 1 81 13 173
2008 Visible minority 38 19 29 0 14 0 0 57 14 21
2008 Non-visible minority 46 32 8 7 3 1 3 81 11 146

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 53 22 11 11 0 4 0 78 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 46 33 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 222
2017 Visible minority 59 27 0 4 4 0 6 91 9 26
2017 Non-visible minority 49 34 8 5 3 2 0 85 8 200
2014 Visible minority 50 42 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 22
2014 Non-visible minority 48 27 13 9 4 0 0 75 12 186
2011 Visible minority 52 22 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19
2011 Non-visible minority 47 32 8 7 5 1 0 79 12 173
2008 Visible minority 43 24 19 5 10 0 0 67 14 21
2008 Non-visible minority 45 34 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 146

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 78 12 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 70 17 8 2 2 0 0 87 5 224
2017 Visible minority 61 31 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 68 22 5 1 2 2 0 91 3 200

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 60 29 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 53 27 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 224
2017 Visible minority 57 28 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 58 26 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 200
2014 Visible minority 45 23 13 4 9 5 0 72 14 22
2014 Non-visible minority 51 26 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 186
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Senior Management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 67 11 8 7 4 4 0 80 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 48 32 10 5 3 3 0 82 8 222
2017 Visible minority 59 22 11 0 4 4 0 84 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 45 37 6 7 0 5 0 87 7 200
2014 Visible minority 32 36 0 13 4 14 0 79 21 22
2014 Non-visible minority 33 38 14 9 3 3 0 74 12 186
2011 Visible minority 37 32 16 10 5 0 0 69 16 19
2011 Non-visible minority 36 32 16 7 3 6 0 72 11 173

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 53 26 4 11 4 4 0 82 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 39 40 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 221
2017 Visible minority 58 23 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 41 41 11 4 1 2 0 84 5 199
2014 Visible minority 34 32 20 4 4 5 0 70 9 21
2014 Non-visible minority 28 41 16 12 2 2 0 70 14 185
2011 Visible minority 31 33 15 16 5 0 0 64 21 19
2011 Non-visible minority 29 36 17 11 5 2 0 66 17 173
2008 Visible minority 10 43 19 5 24 0 0 52 29 21
2008 Non-visible minority 42 32 14 8 5 0 1 74 12 146

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 46 14 19 11 4 7 0 64 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 26 42 18 8 4 2 0 70 12 221
2017 Visible minority 50 24 15 4 4 3 0 77 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 31 40 14 11 2 3 0 73 12 200
2014 Visible minority 18 41 18 18 0 5 0 62 19 22
2014 Non-visible minority 20 37 22 12 5 4 0 59 18 186
2011 Visible minority 31 27 16 10 10 6 0 61 22 19
2011 Non-visible minority 19 44 13 14 5 4 0 66 20 173
2008 Visible minority 14 29 19 19 19 0 0 43 38 21
2008 Non-visible minority 22 42 16 13 4 3 0 66 18 146

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 39 35 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 20 41 16 15 7 1 0 61 22 222
2017 Visible minority 50 35 7 0 4 3 0 88 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 25 41 14 14 5 1 0 66 19 200
2014 Visible minority 18 37 22 18 0 5 0 58 19 22
2014 Non-visible minority 18 32 16 23 10 2 0 51 33 186
2011 Visible minority 20 54 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 19
2011 Non-visible minority 16 44 12 18 10 1 0 60 28 173
2008 Visible minority 19 33 19 10 19 0 0 52 29 21
2008 Non-visible minority 21 45 12 14 7 1 0 67 21 146
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 29 14 4 4 0 0 79 7 28
2018 Non-visible minority 35 47 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 224
2017 Visible minority 53 35 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 34 46 10 9 1 1 0 81 9 200
2014 Visible minority 33 44 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 22
2014 Non-visible minority 27 40 16 12 4 2 0 67 17 186
2011 Visible minority 31 53 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2011 Non-visible minority 29 50 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 173

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 18 7 15 4 4 4 72 20 28
2018 Non-visible minority 38 30 14 9 4 2 2 71 14 224
2017 Visible minority 54 22 9 4 8 3 0 79 12 26
2017 Non-visible minority 39 35 12 9 2 3 0 77 12 200
2014 Visible minority 40 33 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 22
2014 Non-visible minority 42 37 8 9 4 1 0 79 13 186
2011 Visible minority 57 28 10 0 5 0 0 84 5 19
2011 Non-visible minority 47 35 6 6 2 2 1 85 9 173
2008 Visible minority 24 10 29 5 24 5 5 37 32 21
2008 Non-visible minority 37 32 12 8 8 4 0 72 16 145

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 22 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 40 38 16 4 1 2 0 79 5 222

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 32 7 21 15 7 18 0 47 27 28
2018 Non-visible minority 21 26 21 8 7 14 3 56 18 224
2017 Visible minority 42 7 12 11 4 12 12 65 19 26
2017 Non-visible minority 24 20 17 12 9 17 2 54 26 200
2014 Visible minority 9 18 27 5 13 28 0 37 25 22
2014 Non-visible minority 20 19 19 17 11 11 3 46 32 186
2011 Visible minority 26 38 5 26 0 5 0 67 27 19
2011 Non-visible minority 18 24 21 15 6 12 6 50 25 173

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 35 32 14 8 11 0 0 67 19 28
2018 Non-visible minority 25 40 17 11 5 2 0 67 16 222
2017 Visible minority 53 23 8 4 12 0 0 76 16 26
2017 Non-visible minority 29 39 15 11 4 2 0 69 16 199
2014 Visible minority 22 37 23 9 9 0 0 59 18 22
2014 Non-visible minority 22 38 16 15 7 2 1 62 22 186
2011 Visible minority 26 37 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 19
2011 Non-visible minority 31 38 12 9 6 2 2 72 15 173
2008 Visible minority 19 38 10 10 24 0 0 57 33 21
2008 Non-visible minority 29 40 12 14 3 3 0 70 18 146

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 32 32 7 15 11 0 4 66 27 28
2018 Non-visible minority 26 31 16 14 11 2 1 59 25 222
2017 Visible minority 35 17 16 19 8 5 0 55 28 26
2017 Non-visible minority 21 32 10 21 13 3 1 55 35 200
2014 Visible minority 19 27 9 18 18 9 0 51 39 22
2014 Non-visible minority 11 23 14 24 25 2 1 36 50 186
2011 Visible minority 10 27 16 31 16 0 0 37 47 19
2011 Non-visible minority 15 26 19 15 19 2 3 44 36 173
2008 Visible minority 10 20 10 30 30 0 0 30 60 20
2008 Non-visible minority 18 32 17 12 17 3 2 52 30 145

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 25 12 11 4 0 0 74 14 28
2018 Non-visible minority 35 39 15 5 3 3 0 76 9 222
2017 Visible minority 43 34 19 0 4 0 0 77 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 29 43 18 7 1 3 0 73 8 199

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 19 18 4 4 0 0 75 7 28
2018 Non-visible minority 45 36 11 3 1 4 0 85 4 223
2017 Visible minority 68 20 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 40 40 9 4 0 7 0 86 4 200
2014 Visible minority 37 35 14 5 4 5 0 76 10 22
2014 Non-visible minority 47 35 10 1 2 6 0 87 3 186

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 63 22 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 28
2018 Non-visible minority 49 38 7 3 0 3 0 89 4 222
2017 Visible minority 60 20 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 45 42 5 4 1 3 0 90 6 200
2014 Visible minority 32 36 14 9 4 5 0 71 14 22
2014 Non-visible minority 48 41 4 4 2 1 0 90 6 185
2011 Visible minority 42 42 5 5 5 0 0 84 10 19
2011 Non-visible minority 45 40 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 173

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 67 22 0 7 4 0 0 89 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 58 34 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 222
2017 Visible minority 64 28 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 59 32 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 200
2014 Visible minority 59 27 5 0 9 0 0 87 9 22
2014 Non-visible minority 53 38 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 186
2011 Visible minority 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2011 Non-visible minority 50 37 7 3 2 1 0 87 5 173
2008 Visible minority 33 33 10 14 10 0 0 67 24 21
2008 Non-visible minority 53 34 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 146

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 63 15 7 4 11 0 0 79 14 28
2018 Non-visible minority 50 33 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 222
2017 Visible minority 72 16 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 50 38 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 200
2014 Visible minority 36 46 13 0 0 5 0 86 0 22
2014 Non-visible minority 39 35 15 8 2 1 0 74 10 186
2011 Visible minority 31 32 27 10 0 0 0 63 10 19
2011 Non-visible minority 47 28 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 172

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 63 14 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 45 37 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 221
2017 Visible minority 72 16 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 26
2017 Non-visible minority 48 40 10 1 2 0 0 88 3 200
2014 Visible minority 27 51 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 22
2014 Non-visible minority 40 36 15 6 2 0 0 76 9 186
2011 Visible minority 31 32 22 16 0 0 0 63 16 19
2011 Non-visible minority 46 31 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 172
2008 Visible minority 38 24 10 10 19 0 0 62 29 21
2008 Non-visible minority 47 35 7 8 3 1 0 83 10 146

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 60 11 7 8 11 4 0 73 20 28
2018 Non-visible minority 49 21 13 9 6 2 0 72 15 223
2017 Visible minority 53 15 15 4 8 5 0 71 13 26
2017 Non-visible minority 41 26 18 9 2 4 1 69 12 200
2014 Visible minority 9 41 27 14 0 5 5 55 15 22
2014 Non-visible minority 38 20 15 17 6 4 0 60 24 186
2011 Visible minority 20 37 10 22 10 0 0 58 32 19
2011 Non-visible minority 39 22 17 12 8 2 0 63 20 172
2008 Visible minority 19 14 33 5 29 0 0 33 33 21
2008 Non-visible minority 40 26 13 12 5 4 0 69 18 146
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 44 28 28 28
2018 Non-visible minority 25 31 44 224
2017 Visible minority 31 22 47 26
2017 Non-visible minority 26 35 38 199
2014 Visible minority 26 27 46 22
2014 Non-visible minority 36 23 41 185
2011 Visible minority 47 22 31 19
2011 Non-visible minority 32 33 34 173

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 Visible minority 0 16 43 0 40 0 12
2018 Non-visible minority 12 18 44 11 9 7 56
2017 Non-visible minority 22 25 40 4 3 6 52
2014 Non-visible minority 3 19 52 16 9999 9 67
2011 Non-visible minority 4 14 57 12 9999 13 56
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 25 11 8 7 7 28 14 61 24 28
2018 Non-visible minority 18 16 16 7 2 36 5 57 15 224
2017 Visible minority 25 20 12 4 0 31 8 73 7 25
2017 Non-visible minority 19 15 14 6 3 37 7 61 15 200
2014 Visible minority 9 17 27 5 4 33 5 42 15 22
2014 Non-visible minority 10 15 16 5 5 38 11 49 21 186

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 7 15 7 7 7 0 68 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 32 36 15 4 3 8 0 75 8 223
2017 Visible minority 45 19 8 4 4 20 0 79 11 25
2017 Non-visible minority 31 32 17 7 1 11 1 72 9 200
2014 Visible minority 23 36 32 4 0 5 0 62 5 22
2014 Non-visible minority 26 25 17 8 5 18 2 63 15 186
2011 Visible minority 27 53 15 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2011 Non-visible minority 37 31 11 4 3 13 1 79 9 173
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 21 12 11 4 7 35 11 61 20 28
2018 Non-visible minority 19 12 19 2 1 42 6 58 6 223
2017 Visible minority 27 8 19 0 4 30 12 59 7 26
2017 Non-visible minority 15 13 16 1 0 48 8 63 1 200
2014 Visible minority 4 18 22 0 4 47 5 46 9 22
2014 Non-visible minority 13 7 17 1 1 46 15 52 5 186

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 8 25 0 4 7 0 70 4 28
2018 Non-visible minority 33 37 13 3 1 11 1 80 5 222
2017 Visible minority 41 36 4 0 4 15 0 90 5 26
2017 Non-visible minority 34 30 17 1 1 15 1 77 2 200
2014 Visible minority 31 14 22 4 4 24 0 59 11 22
2014 Non-visible minority 30 24 18 2 1 23 2 72 4 186
2011 Visible minority 37 48 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19
2011 Non-visible minority 42 31 12 1 1 13 0 84 3 173
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 18 29 32 7 14 0 0 47 21 28
2018 Non-visible minority 15 30 23 16 14 0 1 46 31 223
2017 Visible minority 12 7 37 20 22 0 3 19 43 26
2017 Non-visible minority 12 25 22 19 21 0 1 37 41 200

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 14 25 40 11 11 0 0 39 21 28
2018 Non-visible minority 7 26 27 26 13 0 1 34 39 223
2017 Visible minority 31 30 23 11 4 0 0 61 15 26
2017 Non-visible minority 7 26 31 24 12 0 0 33 35 200

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 25 14 22 25 11 0 4 40 37 28
2018 Non-visible minority 11 29 28 23 8 0 1 41 31 222
2017 Visible minority 26 24 31 12 8 0 0 50 19 26
2017 Non-visible minority 11 31 29 22 6 0 0 42 28 199

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 18 32 12 32 4 0 4 51 37 28
2018 Non-visible minority 14 24 30 17 14 0 0 38 31 223
2017 Visible minority 34 27 12 16 8 0 3 63 24 26
2017 Non-visible minority 14 26 26 18 14 1 0 40 33 199

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 46 19 7 11 11 0 7 70 23 28
2018 Non-visible minority 34 32 19 11 4 0 1 66 15 223
2017 Visible minority 51 27 12 8 0 0 3 80 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 29 37 18 9 4 0 3 68 13 200

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 28 26 14 18 11 0 4 56 29 28
2018 Non-visible minority 25 29 27 12 7 0 0 54 19 223
2017 Visible minority 34 32 19 7 8 0 0 67 15 26
2017 Non-visible minority 23 35 23 11 8 0 0 58 19 198

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 39 21 25 12 0 0 4 62 12 28
2018 Non-visible minority 28 33 26 7 3 0 2 63 10 220
2017 Visible minority 35 38 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 31 34 23 8 5 0 0 64 13 198

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 21 42 19 11 7 0 0 63 18 28
2018 Non-visible minority 16 43 28 8 3 0 1 60 11 220
2017 Visible minority 38 35 11 8 8 0 0 73 15 26
2017 Non-visible minority 19 35 28 14 4 1 0 55 17 198

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 28 28 19 18 7 0 0 56 25 28
2018 Non-visible minority 22 37 29 6 5 0 1 59 12 221
2017 Visible minority 23 37 25 4 11 0 0 59 15 26
2017 Non-visible minority 29 35 23 8 5 0 1 64 13 198

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 21 44 21 14 0 0 0 65 14 28
2018 Non-visible minority 24 36 23 12 3 0 1 61 15 218
2017 Visible minority 35 37 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 22 40 21 14 3 0 0 62 17 198

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 72 18 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 28
2018 Non-visible minority 53 22 14 5 4 0 1 76 9 220
2017 Visible minority 68 20 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 58 24 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 200

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 68 18 4 0 4 4 4 92 4 28
2018 Non-visible minority 75 14 4 1 1 1 3 93 2 218

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 78 0 8 4 7 4 0 80 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 76 11 4 4 1 2 3 90 5 219
2017 Visible minority 65 15 4 8 4 0 4 83 13 26
2017 Non-visible minority 81 9 5 2 1 1 2 93 3 200

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 58 29 4 0 5 4 0 91 5 27
2018 Non-visible minority 62 24 10 2 0 0 2 87 3 224
2017 Visible minority 69 4 15 9 0 0 4 76 9 26
2017 Non-visible minority 60 24 10 4 0 0 1 85 4 200

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 60 21 4 4 12 0 0 81 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 59 23 9 5 2 0 1 83 8 224
2017 Visible minority 69 11 11 8 0 0 0 80 8 26
2017 Non-visible minority 66 19 10 1 3 0 1 86 4 199

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 44 22 4 4 5 0 22 84 11 27
2018 Non-visible minority 58 13 6 1 0 0 22 91 2 224
2017 Visible minority 66 8 4 0 4 0 18 89 5 26
2017 Non-visible minority 57 14 6 0 1 0 22 91 1 200

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 62 22 12 0 0 0 4 87 0 27
2018 Non-visible minority 59 25 9 4 1 0 3 86 5 223
2017 Visible minority 76 8 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 57 22 14 2 2 0 3 82 3 199

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 62 20 11 0 0 0 7 88 0 27
2018 Non-visible minority 79 11 3 3 1 0 3 93 4 223
2017 Visible minority 66 11 4 7 4 0 8 83 13 26
2017 Non-visible minority 72 11 6 5 2 0 4 86 7 200

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 42 33 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 27
2018 Non-visible minority 47 32 14 3 1 0 2 81 4 224
2017 Visible minority 51 33 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 26
2017 Non-visible minority 46 32 14 5 1 1 2 80 6 200

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 35 28 19 11 7 0 0 63 18 28
2018 Non-visible minority 9 27 45 15 4 0 0 36 19 224
2017 Visible minority 32 32 19 9 8 0 0 64 17 26
2017 Non-visible minority 5 28 45 18 4 0 0 33 22 200

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 4 11 40 21 25 0 0 46 14 28
2018 Non-visible minority 7 22 43 22 7 0 0 29 28 222
2017 Visible minority 11 10 30 28 21 0 0 49 21 26
2017 Non-visible minority 3 27 40 23 7 0 0 30 30 200

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 53 21 11 12 4 0 0 74 15 28
2018 Non-visible minority 37 43 12 4 4 1 0 80 7 223
2017 Visible minority 40 43 4 4 0 9 0 92 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 30 48 12 6 4 0 0 77 10 200

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 18 4 15 4 4 0 77 20 28
2018 Non-visible minority 30 41 14 8 4 2 0 72 13 224
2017 Visible minority 38 46 8 0 4 4 0 88 4 26
2017 Non-visible minority 23 44 17 12 4 0 0 67 16 200
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 29 28 18 14 7 4 0 31 69 28
2018 Non-visible minority 22 26 21 17 12 2 0 23 77 224
2017 Visible minority 7 27 25 15 25 0 0 7 93 26
2017 Non-visible minority 18 21 20 18 17 5 0 19 81 200

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 Visible minority 42 19
2018 Non-visible minority 25 169
2017 Visible minority 32 24
2017 Non-visible minority 28 153

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 Visible minority 42 19
2018 Non-visible minority 37 169
2017 Visible minority 72 24
2017 Non-visible minority 41 153

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 Visible minority 37 19
2018 Non-visible minority 30 169
2017 Visible minority 28 24
2017 Non-visible minority 30 153

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 Visible minority 21 19
2018 Non-visible minority 43 169
2017 Visible minority 44 24
2017 Non-visible minority 59 153

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 Visible minority 0 19
2018 Non-visible minority 10 169
2017 Visible minority 17 24
2017 Non-visible minority 9 153

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 Visible minority 26 19
2018 Non-visible minority 35 169

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 19
2018 Non-visible minority 48 169
2017 Visible minority 23 24
2017 Non-visible minority 40 153

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 Visible minority 24 47 6 0 6 18 17
2018 Non-visible minority 3 35 18 13 4 27 162
2017 Visible minority 0 57 23 4 4 13 24
2017 Non-visible minority 3 44 18 14 8 13 151

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 63 19
2018 Non-visible minority 29 71 168

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 Visible minority 26 21 32 11 11 0 0 47 21 19
2018 Non-visible minority 17 29 10 23 17 2 3 48 41 168
2017 Visible minority 27 25 21 4 9 9 4 60 16 24
2017 Non-visible minority 14 24 13 24 19 2 5 40 46 154

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 Visible minority 0 26 42 11 21 0 0 26 32 19
2018 Non-visible minority 4 9 18 19 44 1 7 13 68 168
2017 Visible minority 16 20 21 14 20 10 0 40 37 24
2017 Non-visible minority 3 9 12 21 50 1 5 12 76 153

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Visible minority 58 14 11 7 4 0 7 77 11 28
2018 Non-visible minority 41 20 13 10 11 0 5 64 22 224
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