2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

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.

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	45	10	14	6	1	70	20	161510
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	31	55	7	7	0	0	86	7	154
2017	Public Service	26	40	12	14	8	0	66	23	174231
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	44	9	7	4	1	80	11	172
2014	Public Service	24	39	12	16	9	0	63	25	181873
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	24	44	13	13	4	1	70	17	167

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	39	11	6	3	80	10	161032
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	42	47	8	2	1	90	3	153
2017	Public Service	41	39	10	6	3	80	10	174121
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	43	40	9	6	2	83	8	172
2014	Public Service	39	39	11	7	4	78	11	181902
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	38	37	13	7	5	75	12	166

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	45	38	8	6	3	84	9	160117
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	42	5	1	1	93	2	153
2017	Public Service	47	37	7	6	3	84	9	173994
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	34	7	8	1	85	9	172
2014	Public Service	44	38	8	6	3	82	10	181804
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	48	33	6	8	4	81	13	166

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	42	33	11	8	5	0	76	13	161141
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	54	36	7	2	1	0	90	3	154
2017	Public Service	41	33	10	9	6	1	74	15	174019
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	31	9	5	4	0	82	9	172
2014	Public Service	36	34	12	10	7	1	71	16	181787
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	47	29	11	8	4	1	76	12	166

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	34	42	12	8	5	75	13	160671
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	40	45	9	4	2	85	6	155
2017	Public Service	33	44	11	8	5	77	13	174203
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	37	43	10	5	4	81	9	172
2014	Public Service	30	44	12	9	5	74	14	181850
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	41	11	9	5	75	14	166

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	26	34	17	13	10	0	60	23	161141
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	35	39	14	9	4	0	73	13	153
2017	Public Service	25	35	16	13	10	0	61	24	174142
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	37	36	9	10	8	0	73	18	172
2014	Public Service	21	35	17	15	11	0	57	26	181788
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	30	36	16	11	7	1	67	18	166

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	41	13	11	5	71	16	161312
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	33	42	12	11	3	75	14	155
2017	Public Service	29	42	12	11	5	72	16	174083
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	36	46	6	8	4	82	12	171

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	43	40	9	5	2	0	84	7	161313
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	62	29	5	3	1	0	91	4	155
2017	Public Service	40	40	10	6	4	0	81	9	173996
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	52	36	6	4	2	0	88	7	171
2014	Public Service	38	40	12	6	4	1	79	10	181765
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	32	8	7	2	1	84	8	166

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	37	14	11	9	66	20	160988
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	44	38	8	7	4	81	11	155
2017	Public Service	28	37	14	11	10	65	21	173998
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	38	34	12	9	6	73	15	172

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	50	35	9	3	2	85	5	160125
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	57	36	5	2	1	93	3	154
2017	Public Service	52	35	9	3	2	87	5	173795
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	58	32	8	2	0	90	2	171
2014	Public Service	59	29	8	2	2	88	4	181719
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	57	32	10	1	0	89	1	166

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	38	14	12	9	0	65	21	160686
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	40	40	6	11	2	1	81	13	154
2017	Public Service	28	39	13	12	8	0	67	20	173615
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	35	40	15	7	2	1	75	9	171
2014	Public Service	21	40	14	14	10	0	62	25	181784
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	32	38	11	13	5	1	70	18	166

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	31	34	16	10	8	0	66	18	160340
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	49	30	11	8	2	0	79	11	152
2017	Public Service	32	35	15	11	8	0	67	18	173681
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	39	37	13	7	4	0	77	11	171
2014	Public Service	27	36	16	12	9	0	63	21	181760
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	42	31	11	10	5	1	73	15	166

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	37	15	11	7	0	0	67	18	160685
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	41	42	7	7	3	0	0	83	10	155
2017	Public Service	31	38	14	10	6	0	0	69	17	173677
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	43	12	5	5	1	1	78	9	171
2014	Public Service	28	38	16	11	7	0	0	66	18	181718
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	38	41	10	7	4	0	0	79	12	165

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	39	11	6	3	0	80	9	161156
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	32	11	4	1	1	84	5	155
2017	Public Service	40	40	11	6	3	0	80	9	173510
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	44	40	11	2	3	0	84	5	171
2014	Public Service	39	40	11	6	4	0	79	9	181673
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	43	34	14	4	4	0	78	8	166

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	37	32	17	8	5	1	70	13	161699
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	40	33	17	7	4	0	72	11	155
2017	Public Service	37	35	16	7	4	1	73	11	174272
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	40	37	12	10	1	0	77	11	172
2014	Public Service	35	34	18	7	5	1	70	12	181779
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	32	39	21	4	3	1	71	7	166

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	26	35	18	8	1	1	27	37	161147
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	11	18	38	20	12	0	1	32	30	153
2017	Public Service	11	24	35	17	9	1	3	27	37	173451
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	5	16	43	22	12	0	2	34	21	172
2014	Public Service	12	28	36	16	7	1	2	23	40	181277
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	4	24	38	23	7	1	2	31	29	164

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	12	20	28	23	13	2	2	37	33	160571
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	9	20	29	25	17	0	1	42	29	152
2017	Public Service	12	19	28	21	14	3	4	37	33	173005
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	8	14	25	28	17	5	3	49	24	172
2014	Public Service	13	22	29	20	11	2	3	32	37	181116
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	8	15	29	27	17	2	2	45	24	164

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	24	29	17	9	2	3	26	43	160643
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	7	32	28	24	6	1	3	30	41	154
2017	Public Service	17	23	29	15	9	2	4	26	43	173286
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	11	26	36	17	6	3	2	24	39	172
2014	Public Service	21	25	27	14	7	2	3	23	48	181132
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	24	34	18	9	2	2	27	38	164

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	16	32	27	14	1	2	42	25	160266
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	6	18	33	31	12	1	1	43	24	153
2017	Public Service	8	15	31	25	14	1	4	42	25	172593
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	2	14	36	32	14	1	1	47	16	172
2014	Public Service	9	17	33	25	12	1	3	38	27	180699
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	4	12	38	32	12	0	1	44	17	164

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	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	23	27	18	11	1	2	30	42	160843
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	24	33	18	13	0	1	31	36	155
2017	Public Service	17	22	27	17	12	2	4	30	41	173223
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	21	35	16	14	1	1	30	35	171
2014	Public Service	21	25	27	15	9	1	3	24	48	181145
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	20	27	27	13	8	2	2	22	50	165

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	20	27	22	13	3	3	37	35	160300
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	7	25	31	24	9	2	1	34	34	154
2017	Public Service	12	18	26	21	14	3	5	39	33	173264
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	9	26	27	24	10	2	2	36	36	172
2014	Public Service	11	18	27	24	13	3	5	40	31	181040
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	10	21	31	21	13	2	1	36	32	163

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	16	24	31	16	9	2	2	25	42	161001
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	7	19	42	22	9	1	1	32	26	154
2017	Public Service	16	22	31	15	9	3	4	26	41	173340
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	5	18	48	18	9	1	1	28	23	172
2014	Public Service	18	24	31	14	8	2	3	23	44	181146
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	9	20	39	20	7	4	2	28	31	165

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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	21	32	19	11	9	5	3	59	21	161064
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	20	41	17	6	7	6	2	66	15	155
2017	Public Service	26	31	16	11	9	5	4	62	21	174143
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	31	35	12	9	6	4	3	70	16	172
2014	Public Service	28	32	15	10	8	4	3	64	20	181579
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	35	31	15	8	5	3	4	71	14	166

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	31	10	10	8	1	72	18	160757
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	46	31	6	10	5	1	78	16	152
2017	Public Service	41	30	10	10	8	1	73	17	174130
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	41	34	9	9	6	0	75	15	172
2014	Public Service	41	30	10	10	7	1	73	18	181550
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	45	30	11	8	7	0	74	15	166

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	22	19	16	14	13	2	41	36	160747
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	25	21	15	8	18	1	46	28	154
2017	Public Service	11	21	18	17	14	16	3	40	38	174082
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	15	20	19	16	9	18	2	43	33	172
2014	Public Service	11	22	19	18	15	13	2	38	40	181465
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	11	21	17	19	16	14	1	38	41	166

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	44	36	9	7	4	81	11	160773
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	49	35	8	4	4	84	8	153
2017	Public Service	41	38	9	8	4	80	12	173904
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	53	32	5	5	5	85	9	172
2014	Public Service	39	40	9	8	3	80	11	181417
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	55	36	3	3	2	92	5	166

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	37	40	13	5	3	1	0	77	9	161015
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	44	38	8	6	3	1	0	83	9	154

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	37	35	12	9	6	1	0	73	15	160726
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	49	34	7	5	5	0	0	83	10	154
2017	Public Service	37	35	12	9	6	1	0	73	15	174253
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	45	37	7	6	4	0	1	82	11	172
2014	Public Service	36	36	12	9	6	1	0	72	15	181472
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	48	32	9	4	5	1	0	81	10	165

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	45	30	12	7	5	2	1	76	12	160474
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	49	36	7	5	1	1	0	87	6	154
2017	Public Service	44	31	11	6	5	2	1	77	12	174211
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	50	31	9	3	5	1	1	83	8	172
2014	Public Service	42	31	12	7	5	2	1	75	12	181447
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	46	27	11	6	4	4	1	77	11	166

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	42	32	11	8	5	1	0	75	14	160177
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	45	38	7	5	5	0	0	83	10	154
2017	Public Service	42	33	10	8	5	1	0	76	14	174142
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	54	31	6	4	5	1	1	86	8	172
2014	Public Service	40	34	11	9	6	1	0	75	15	181437
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	44	34	7	8	4	2	0	80	13	166

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	52	26	10	5	5	1	0	80	10	160320
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	58	29	7	2	2	2	0	89	4	154
2017	Public Service	53	25	10	4	5	2	0	80	9	174119
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	57	28	7	2	4	1	1	86	7	172

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	47	28	11	7	6	0	0	75	13	160605
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	50	31	8	7	4	0	0	80	11	154
2017	Public Service	49	27	10	7	6	0	0	77	12	173871
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	56	25	11	3	4	0	1	82	7	172
2014	Public Service	46	30	11	7	6	0	0	77	13	181293
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	57	26	7	5	4	1	1	84	9	166

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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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	34	16	10	6	3	6	65	18	36684
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	36	31	9	4	2	2	16	81	8	45
2017	Public Service	25	36	14	11	6	3	5	66	18	38833
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	31	33	17	5	2	4	9	73	8	56
2014	Public Service	25	36	15	10	6	3	5	66	18	40406
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	42	38	2	4	2	11	0	90	8	45

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	28	31	17	9	8	6	0	63	19	161481
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	37	42	9	5	5	2	1	81	10	155
2017	Public Service	27	32	16	10	8	7	0	64	19	174230
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	35	34	12	8	4	6	1	75	13	171
2014	Public Service	24	32	17	10	8	8	0	62	20	181131
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	30	36	15	8	5	4	1	70	14	165

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	31	18	13	11	2	0	58	24	161089
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	32	42	15	6	5	1	1	75	11	155
2017	Public Service	24	31	17	13	11	3	0	57	25	174174
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	28	45	11	6	6	3	1	76	12	171
2014	Public Service	21	31	19	15	12	3	0	53	27	181126
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	28	41	12	12	5	2	0	71	17	165

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	29	21	16	12	5	0	48	30	160960
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	29	35	17	11	5	3	1	66	16	155
2017	Public Service	17	29	20	17	12	6	0	49	31	174040
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	18	44	18	7	4	8	1	68	12	171
2014	Public Service	14	28	21	18	13	5	0	45	33	181064
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	21	36	16	14	7	6	0	61	22	165

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	16	30	18	18	14	3	0	48	33	161278
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	34	18	22	5	0	1	54	28	155
2017	Public Service	17	31	17	17	14	3	0	50	32	173985
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	45	16	14	8	4	1	61	22	171
2014	Public Service	14	31	18	19	14	3	0	47	34	181026
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	17	41	15	16	9	2	0	59	25	165

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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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	24	42	18	10	5	1	0	67	15	161017
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	45	15	4	1	0	1	80	5	154
2017	Public Service	25	41	17	10	6	1	0	67	16	173974
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	38	41	15	5	1	0	0	79	6	172
2014	Public Service	24	40	18	10	6	2	0	65	16	181189
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	41	43	9	6	0	1	0	85	6	166

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	31	38	14	9	5	2	1	71	15	161068
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	38	39	10	5	3	4	1	81	8	154
2017	Public Service	35	37	12	8	5	3	1	74	14	173795
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	30	43	15	6	3	2	1	75	9	172
2014	Public Service	36	37	11	7	4	3	1	77	12	181015
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	43	35	7	8	3	2	1	81	11	166

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	38	18	8	5	1	0	69	13	160645
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	31	46	17	5	1	1	0	77	6	154

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	18	25	19	14	14	8	2	48	31	161057
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	15	29	19	17	8	11	1	50	28	153
2017	Public Service	18	25	17	14	14	9	3	48	32	173820
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	18	24	19	11	13	10	6	49	28	172
2014	Public Service	16	24	18	16	15	9	2	45	35	180995
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	17	22	16	11	16	12	6	48	33	166

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	32	18	15	12	2	0	53	28	161004
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	27	38	14	12	7	1	0	66	20	154
2017	Public Service	22	32	16	14	11	3	0	57	27	173983
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	25	36	13	15	9	2	0	62	24	172
2014	Public Service	19	31	17	16	13	3	1	52	30	180900
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	24	27	15	20	11	2	1	53	32	166

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	19	27	16	16	18	2	2	48	35	161071
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	26	26	14	19	13	1	1	53	33	153
2017	Public Service	19	27	15	16	18	3	3	48	36	174011
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	18	20	12	25	21	4	1	40	48	171
2014	Public Service	16	25	15	18	22	2	2	42	42	180943
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	14	17	10	30	24	2	2	33	56	166

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	35	22	11	8	3	0	57	20	161226
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	25	45	17	9	4	1	0	71	13	153
2017	Public Service	20	35	21	12	8	4	1	58	21	174027
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	23	40	20	12	4	1	0	64	16	172

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	36	14	4	3	3	0	78	7	160822
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	41	38	11	8	1	1	0	80	9	154
2017	Public Service	37	35	15	4	3	4	1	76	8	173916
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	33	34	16	11	4	2	0	69	15	172
2014	Public Service	40	35	14	4	3	4	1	79	7	180799
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	47	26	11	5	4	7	1	79	10	166

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	39	38	13	6	3	2	0	78	9	160801
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	44	37	11	7	1	0	0	81	7	154
2017	Public Service	37	40	12	6	3	2	0	78	9	173976
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	39	16	8	1	2	0	75	8	172
2014	Public Service	38	37	13	6	3	3	0	78	9	180874
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	47	33	11	4	2	3	1	83	6	166

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	44	36	10	5	4	0	81	9	160659
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	55	32	6	6	1	0	87	7	153
2017	Public Service	43	37	10	6	4	0	80	10	174074
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	50	35	8	6	2	0	84	8	172
2014	Public Service	42	37	11	6	4	0	79	10	180763
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	57	31	9	1	1	1	89	2	166

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	35	32	17	9	7	1	67	16	160754
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	47	37	9	5	3	0	83	8	154
2017	Public Service	33	32	16	9	8	1	66	17	173925
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	43	37	11	4	5	0	81	9	172
2014	Public Service	28	35	17	11	8	1	63	19	180897
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	41	34	11	8	5	1	76	13	166

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	33	34	16	10	7	0	68	16	160146
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	47	37	8	6	3	0	83	9	152
2017	Public Service	32	35	15	10	7	0	68	17	173991
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	40	41	9	6	4	0	81	10	172
2014	Public Service	27	36	17	12	7	0	64	20	180844
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	39	36	14	8	4	1	75	12	166

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	31	25	19	12	9	3	0	59	22	161050
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	37	29	15	10	5	3	1	69	16	154
2017	Public Service	30	26	18	11	9	4	1	59	22	173970
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	21	24	12	6	2	0	56	19	172
2014	Public Service	28	26	19	13	10	4	1	57	24	180861
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	29	29	19	10	8	5	1	61	19	166

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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	39	35	161647
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	23	35	41	154
2017	Public Service	26	40	34	174196
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	28	31	41	172
2014	Public Service	26	40	34	180859
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	36	27	37	166

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	17	33	30	6	8	6	43390
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	5	23	54	3	2	13	36
2017	Public Service	18	30	29	6	10	6	45785
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	6	21	50	6	4	12	48
2014	Public Service	18	32	30	10	9999	11	47681
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	0	18	45	20	9999	16	60

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	85	161503
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	17	83	155

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	51	22721
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	66	26

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	62	22735
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	50	26

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	22696

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	22696
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	0	26

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	6	22696

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	22712

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	22694
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	0	26

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	22709
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	42	26

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	40	22697

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	46	22698
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	35	26

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	41	22706
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	35	26

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	33	22690

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	56	22722
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	66	26

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	36	22699
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	35	26

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	22678
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	0	26

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	22693
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	0	26

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	22689

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	48	22704
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	31	26

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	22702
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	23	26

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	22687
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	26

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	51	22718
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	69	26

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	22701
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	27	26

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	22688

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	22699
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	27	26

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	22689

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	22692
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	0	26

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	14	22692

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	22688

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	22709
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	26

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	21200

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	19	21197
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	26

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	21191

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	21189

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	21189

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	21189

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	21188
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	0	26

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	21193

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	12	21192

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	21199
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	43	26

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	21189

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	47	21214
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	46	26

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	21187

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	56	21220
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	54	26

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	21191

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	21192
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	23	26

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	16	19	21	8	8	23	5	48	22	161102
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	10	25	18	10	8	26	4	49	26	154
2017	Public Service	16	18	19	7	8	24	7	50	22	174189
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	9	19	18	10	7	29	8	44	27	172
2014	Public Service	16	19	20	7	7	24	7	50	22	180780
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	14	14	16	7	7	34	8	48	24	166

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	31	18	7	6	7	1	66	14	161060
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	30	33	18	8	3	8	1	68	12	154
2017	Public Service	28	31	17	7	6	9	1	66	15	173958
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	29	31	16	12	4	8	1	65	17	172
2014	Public Service	26	30	19	7	6	11	1	64	14	180720
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	33	22	15	6	6	17	2	67	15	166

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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	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	92	161188
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	6	94	154

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	36	11806

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	77	11826

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11797

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11797

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	11798

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11802

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	11798

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	25	11790

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	20	11790

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	11786

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	6	11784

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	26	11787

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	11792

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11783

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	11782

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	8	11785

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	11787

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	1	11782

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	11791

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	0	11783

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	19	11797

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	11822

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	15	11810

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	11809

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	17	11817

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11805

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	6	11807

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11806

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11808

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	49	11821

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	11053

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	11052

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	3	11049

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	11050

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	3	11051

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11049

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	11051

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	11053

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	11055

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	27	11058

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	9	11054

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	45	11069

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	2	11050

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	64	11072

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	4	11051

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	11050

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	18	18	24	4	4	26	5	53	12	161075
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	15	19	21	5	4	30	5	53	14	154
2017	Public Service	17	18	20	4	4	30	7	56	12	174058
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	11	18	20	5	4	34	8	50	15	172
2014	Public Service	17	18	21	4	3	31	7	55	11	180669
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	16	12	18	2	4	42	6	55	10	165

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	31	19	5	4	10	1	69	10	161053
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	32	32	19	4	3	10	0	71	9	155
2017	Public Service	31	31	17	4	4	12	2	72	9	173835
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	26	33	17	6	2	14	2	70	10	172
2014	Public Service	28	30	18	4	3	15	2	70	9	180578
2014	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	36	22	12	3	3	22	1	76	8	165

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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	Organization	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	Public Service	21	24	22	14	18	0	1	46	32	161369
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	41	36	17	2	3	0	1	78	5	155
2017	Public Service	22	24	19	14	19	0	2	46	34	173880
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	33	39	16	6	4	1	2	73	10	172

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	18	27	28	16	11	1	45	27	161255
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	11	27	32	20	11	0	38	31	155
2017	Public Service	19	27	26	15	11	1	47	26	173933
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	28	27	25	9	0	39	34	172

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	25	29	24	13	8	0	2	55	21	160603
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	30	26	18	7	0	0	49	25	153
2017	Public Service	26	29	22	12	8	1	3	57	21	173555
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	38	23	15	5	0	1	57	20	172

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	20	23	23	17	15	1	1	44	32	160732
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	16	25	24	21	14	0	0	42	35	153
2017	Public Service	21	23	22	16	15	1	2	45	32	173886
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	16	26	28	16	14	1	0	42	30	172

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	46	23	13	6	4	0	6	75	11	160698
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	45	25	16	7	3	1	3	73	11	154
2017	Public Service	44	23	13	6	4	1	9	75	11	173618
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	43	26	16	5	2	1	7	75	8	172

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	30	27	21	11	9	1	58	20	161068
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	33	34	18	10	5	0	67	15	155
2017	Public Service	29	30	22	11	8	1	59	19	173457
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	25	34	21	13	7	1	60	20	172

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	Organization	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	Public Service	25	33	23	10	6	1	1	59	17	160799
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	29	33	28	6	3	1	0	63	9	152
2017	Public Service	27	32	22	11	6	1	2	60	18	173337
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	29	35	24	8	2	1	1	65	11	172

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	21	31	25	14	8	1	1	53	22	160760
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	36	29	11	5	0	0	55	16	153
2017	Public Service	22	31	23	14	8	1	2	54	22	173363
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	24	34	28	10	3	0	1	59	13	172

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	27	31	22	12	7	0	1	59	19	160624
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	28	29	25	11	7	0	1	57	18	153
2017	Public Service	28	31	20	12	7	1	2	60	19	173428
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	35	19	9	2	0	1	69	12	172

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	27	31	22	12	7	0	1	59	18	160191
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	23	42	25	8	3	0	0	65	10	153
2017	Public Service	28	31	21	11	7	1	2	61	18	173041
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	27	40	18	14	1	0	1	67	15	171

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	50	25	13	6	4	0	2	76	10	160099
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	62	24	10	1	1	1	1	87	3	152
2017	Public Service	52	24	13	6	4	0	2	77	9	173936
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	63	26	7	2	1	0	1	90	3	172

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	16	7	3	3	1	5	87	6	160330
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	78	13	4	1	0	1	3	95	1	152

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	67	14	7	4	4	1	3	84	9	160420
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	64	18	9	3	3	1	2	85	6	152
2017	Public Service	69	14	6	4	4	1	3	86	8	173910
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	68	14	10	3	2	1	2	85	5	170

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	52	27	11	4	3	1	81	7	160968
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	44	32	15	5	3	1	77	8	154
2017	Public Service	53	28	10	4	3	2	83	7	173810
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	49	32	12	3	2	2	83	5	171

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	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	53	22	11	6	6	1	76	12	160500
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	55	23	14	4	3	1	78	7	153
2017	Public Service	57	20	10	6	5	2	79	11	173819
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	65	20	9	2	3	1	86	5	172

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	Organization	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	Public Service	52	13	6	2	1	0	26	88	4	159765
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	11	6	1	0	1	30	89	2	154
2017	Public Service	53	13	5	2	1	0	25	89	4	173685
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	50	17	8	3	1	0	21	86	4	172

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	Organization	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	Public Service	61	20	9	3	2	0	6	86	4	160250
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	56	29	8	3	1	0	3	88	3	154
2017	Public Service	62	19	7	2	1	1	7	88	4	172926
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	56	25	10	2	1	1	6	86	3	171

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Organization	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	Public Service	64	15	7	4	5	0	4	83	10	160852
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	63	18	6	4	4	0	5	85	9	154
2017	Public Service	61	17	8	5	5	1	4	82	10	174018
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	59	18	9	5	6	0	2	79	12	172

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Organization	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	48	29	14	4	2	2	79	7	160646
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	31	12	6	0	1	82	6	154
2017	Public Service	49	29	12	4	2	3	81	6	173693
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	51	29	14	4	1	1	81	5	172

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year	Organization	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	13	31	36	14	5	0	45	19	161633
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	38	37	11	3	1	50	13	154
2017	Public Service	12	30	38	14	6	0	42	20	174252
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	12	30	41	14	4	0	42	17	172

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Organization	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	10	20	38	22	10	0	32	30	159815
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	5	20	42	26	7	1	34	24	155
2017	Public Service	9	20	39	22	10	0	32	29	173657
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	4	18	43	25	10	0	35	21	172

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	29	40	16	8	4	2	71	13	161108
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	42	42	12	3	1	1	85	3	154
2017	Public Service	24	40	16	9	6	4	67	15	173983
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	33	44	14	5	2	2	78	7	172

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	23	35	18	13	10	2	59	23	161341
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	34	37	16	8	5	1	71	12	155
2017	Public Service	18	37	17	14	11	2	56	26	174038
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	25	50	14	8	4	0	75	12	172

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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	Organization	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	Public Service	29	26	20	11	11	2	1	30	70	161576
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	54	32	8	2	2	1	1	55	45	155
2017	Public Service	30	24	19	11	12	4	1	31	69	174272
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	53	27	12	3	2	2	0	55	45	172

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	23	109172
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	23	68
2017	Public Service	22	111807
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	28	74

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	35	109188
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	19	68
2017	Public Service	34	111807
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	16	74

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	23	109138
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	22	68
2017	Public Service	18	111807
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	30	74

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	44	109210
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	17	68
2017	Public Service	47	111807
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	23	74

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	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	7	109103
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	9	68
2017	Public Service	6	111807
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	8	74

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	33	109160
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	22	68

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year	Organization	(%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	34	109157
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	31	68
2017	Public Service	40	111807
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	39	74

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	Organization	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	Public Service	6	41	19	11	5	19	104045
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	5	78	11	3	2	2	63
2017	Public Service	7	48	18	10	4	14	109569
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	8	76	10	1	1	3	76

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Organization	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	35	65	108456
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	72	28	68

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	11	22	18	18	23	2	6	36	44	108900
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	36	33	9	12	5	0	7	73	17	68
2017	Public Service	11	21	16	17	24	2	9	36	46	112619
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	28	30	12	16	8	3	3	62	25	76

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	Organization	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2018	Public Service	5	13	16	19	39	2	7	19	63	108928
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	15	16	13	3	7	3	43	57	19	68
2017	Public Service	4	10	12	17	45	3	9	16	70	112563
2017	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	9	12	17	7	6	5	43	41	25	76

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	Organization	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	Public Service	42	16	13	9	11	1	8	63	22	161026
2018	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council	47	15	14	7	4	1	13	71	13	155

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2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Survey Themes

My Job

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

My Work Unit

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

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

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

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

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

My Immediate Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Management

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

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

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

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

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

My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

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.

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

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

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

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

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

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

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

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

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

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

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)

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

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