2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by Question 86. What is your gender?

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 38 6 12 4 0 0 78 16 50
2018 Female gender 40 44 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 75
2017 Male gender 35 34 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 57
2017 Female gender 30 48 7 13 2 0 1 78 15 83
2014 Male gender 37 31 13 10 7 2 0 69 17 60
2014 Female gender 43 36 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 96

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 28 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 50
2018 Female gender 48 39 7 3 4 0 0 87 7 75
2017 Male gender 51 22 18 5 4 0 0 73 9 57
2017 Female gender 44 39 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 83
2014 Male gender 51 34 8 4 2 2 0 86 5 60
2014 Female gender 45 43 5 4 4 0 0 88 8 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 24 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 50
2018 Female gender 51 39 4 3 3 0 0 91 5 74
2017 Male gender 56 28 3 10 3 0 0 84 13 57
2017 Female gender 50 40 4 6 1 0 0 90 7 83
2014 Male gender 58 26 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 60
2014 Female gender 47 45 1 4 1 1 0 94 5 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 30 6 4 2 0 4 87 6 50
2018 Female gender 47 36 7 9 1 0 0 83 11 75
2017 Male gender 54 37 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 56
2017 Female gender 41 32 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 83
2014 Male gender 40 32 12 15 0 2 0 73 15 60
2014 Female gender 46 35 9 5 3 0 2 83 8 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 44 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 50
2018 Female gender 36 47 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 75
2017 Male gender 41 37 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 57
2017 Female gender 34 42 10 12 2 0 0 76 14 83
2014 Male gender 42 46 2 3 5 2 0 90 8 60
2014 Female gender 40 42 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 46 8 6 12 0 0 74 18 50
2018 Female gender 41 39 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 74
2017 Male gender 39 30 14 9 5 2 0 70 15 57
2017 Female gender 34 35 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 83
2014 Male gender 39 36 13 3 7 2 0 77 10 60
2014 Female gender 39 30 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 96

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 40 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 50
2018 Female gender 37 41 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 73
2017 Male gender 43 47 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 57
2017 Female gender 33 42 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 83

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 64 32 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 50
2018 Female gender 47 45 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 75
2017 Male gender 72 19 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 57
2017 Female gender 42 44 6 5 4 0 0 86 8 83
2014 Male gender 59 33 2 2 3 2 0 93 5 60
2014 Female gender 57 34 3 4 1 1 0 92 5 96

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 38 6 10 8 0 0 76 18 50
2018 Female gender 43 39 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 75
2017 Male gender 46 32 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 57
2017 Female gender 31 38 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 83

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 34 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 50
2018 Female gender 44 43 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 75
2017 Male gender 60 25 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 57
2017 Female gender 40 48 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 83
2014 Male gender 75 18 3 2 0 2 0 95 2 59
2014 Female gender 70 18 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 35 36 16 12 0 0 0 71 12 50
2018 Female gender 28 48 15 7 3 0 0 76 9 75
2017 Male gender 44 32 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 57
2017 Female gender 31 42 8 12 6 0 0 74 18 83
2014 Male gender 43 35 8 5 7 2 0 80 12 60
2014 Female gender 38 40 10 6 6 0 0 77 12 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 40 28 14 8 8 2 0 69 16 50
2018 Female gender 40 38 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 75
2017 Male gender 47 29 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 57
2017 Female gender 36 36 4 15 8 0 0 73 23 83
2014 Male gender 46 26 7 17 3 2 0 73 20 60
2014 Female gender 47 31 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 44 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 50
2018 Female gender 40 39 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 75
2017 Male gender 47 33 10 7 2 0 2 81 8 57
2017 Female gender 34 42 5 13 6 0 0 76 19 83
2014 Male gender 38 39 12 9 2 2 0 78 10 60
2014 Female gender 45 36 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 96

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 28 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 49
2018 Female gender 42 39 15 3 1 0 0 81 4 75
2017 Male gender 45 30 11 6 8 0 0 75 14 57
2017 Female gender 33 44 12 10 1 0 0 77 11 83
2014 Male gender 47 40 2 5 5 2 0 88 10 60
2014 Female gender 54 30 11 1 3 1 0 85 4 96

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 26 28 14 4 0 0 54 18 50
2018 Female gender 27 31 27 8 7 0 0 58 15 74
2017 Male gender 25 32 27 8 7 0 0 57 15 57
2017 Female gender 33 30 25 5 7 0 0 63 12 83
2014 Male gender 23 39 24 8 5 2 0 63 13 60
2014 Female gender 38 32 12 8 7 1 2 72 16 96

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 12 44 26 6 0 2 33 22 50
2018 Female gender 11 17 34 26 11 0 1 37 29 75
2017 Male gender 10 16 42 21 9 0 2 31 26 56
2017 Female gender 11 21 35 18 12 2 0 31 33 83
2014 Male gender 3 13 47 18 15 3 0 35 16 60
2014 Female gender 6 11 43 22 16 0 3 38 18 96

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 10 29 26 26 0 4 55 15 50
2018 Female gender 3 13 31 32 18 1 3 51 17 75
2017 Male gender 6 6 19 35 33 0 2 69 12 56
2017 Female gender 5 7 24 34 26 2 1 62 12 83
2014 Male gender 2 3 30 34 26 3 2 64 5 60
2014 Female gender 1 8 20 34 30 3 4 69 10 96

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 18 26 26 12 0 4 39 34 50
2018 Female gender 5 15 29 31 17 1 1 49 21 75
2017 Male gender 10 20 22 21 27 0 0 48 30 56
2017 Female gender 9 13 31 22 21 3 0 45 22 83
2014 Male gender 14 13 30 25 15 4 0 41 28 59
2014 Female gender 7 13 24 26 28 0 2 55 20 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 4 12 30 38 12 0 4 52 17 50
2018 Female gender 3 15 33 31 17 0 1 49 18 75
2017 Male gender 2 24 27 28 18 2 0 46 26 56
2017 Female gender 8 12 35 30 15 0 1 45 20 83
2014 Male gender 0 18 33 33 13 2 2 47 19 60
2014 Female gender 2 12 29 36 20 0 2 57 14 95

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 20 20 22 24 8 2 4 34 42 50
2018 Female gender 17 21 25 20 11 1 4 33 41 75
2017 Male gender 16 18 32 18 15 1 0 33 34 56
2017 Female gender 11 24 32 21 10 0 2 31 36 83
2014 Male gender 11 28 38 13 7 3 0 21 41 60
2014 Female gender 14 21 24 26 9 1 5 37 37 96

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 10 10 35 31 8 2 4 42 21 49
2018 Female gender 3 19 36 24 14 3 3 40 22 75
2017 Male gender 6 13 25 30 23 2 0 55 19 56
2017 Female gender 2 8 36 34 14 5 0 51 11 83
2014 Male gender 3 18 23 36 15 3 2 53 22 60
2014 Female gender 4 10 20 31 21 7 6 61 17 96

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 16 30 40 4 0 4 46 23 50
2018 Female gender 10 15 27 31 15 0 3 47 25 74
2017 Male gender 8 13 33 29 17 0 0 47 21 56
2017 Female gender 9 11 35 35 8 1 1 44 21 83
2014 Male gender 12 7 41 23 10 5 2 36 20 60
2014 Female gender 6 19 32 19 15 3 6 37 28 96
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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 Male gender 36 32 12 12 2 6 0 72 15 50
2018 Female gender 23 30 14 10 6 10 8 65 19 73
2017 Male gender 35 28 12 14 1 4 6 70 17 57
2017 Female gender 32 27 13 14 7 3 5 63 23 83
2014 Male gender 31 32 20 9 2 5 2 67 11 60
2014 Female gender 28 27 16 9 4 9 7 65 16 96

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 Male gender 42 32 12 4 8 2 0 76 12 50
2018 Female gender 40 33 5 14 4 3 0 75 19 72
2017 Male gender 55 27 2 11 5 0 0 82 16 57
2017 Female gender 47 21 17 9 6 0 0 67 15 83
2014 Male gender 52 30 5 4 6 3 0 85 10 60
2014 Female gender 42 29 10 9 7 1 1 73 17 96

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 Male gender 18 24 18 12 12 12 4 50 28 50
2018 Female gender 14 22 17 15 6 21 7 49 29 73
2017 Male gender 10 33 16 9 9 20 4 56 23 57
2017 Female gender 16 22 10 18 12 21 2 49 39 83
2014 Male gender 15 21 17 11 13 18 5 46 32 60
2014 Female gender 19 30 9 13 9 15 4 61 28 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 50
2018 Female gender 52 34 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 73
2017 Male gender 50 39 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 57
2017 Female gender 46 41 1 10 2 0 0 87 12 82
2014 Male gender 54 36 5 4 0 2 0 92 4 60
2014 Female gender 48 38 4 5 3 0 1 88 8 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 29 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 49
2018 Female gender 46 40 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 72
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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 Male gender 53 24 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 49
2018 Female gender 46 32 6 12 4 0 0 78 16 74
2017 Male gender 50 33 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 56
2017 Female gender 48 28 10 5 9 0 0 76 14 83
2014 Male gender 45 43 2 5 3 2 0 90 9 60
2014 Female gender 49 25 13 5 5 0 2 76 11 96

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 Male gender 51 28 14 2 2 2 0 81 4 49
2018 Female gender 57 28 11 1 1 1 0 86 3 74
2017 Male gender 58 29 7 5 0 1 0 88 5 57
2017 Female gender 53 27 10 3 4 2 1 83 7 83
2014 Male gender 58 24 2 5 6 5 0 86 12 60
2014 Female gender 61 16 11 6 3 2 1 79 9 96

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 Male gender 53 26 6 12 2 0 0 80 14 49
2018 Female gender 47 34 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 74
2017 Male gender 53 31 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 57
2017 Female gender 42 37 7 5 9 0 0 79 14 83
2014 Male gender 55 35 2 3 3 2 0 92 7 60
2014 Female gender 54 25 9 6 4 0 1 80 11 96

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 Male gender 59 24 8 4 2 2 0 85 6 49
2018 Female gender 57 29 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 74
2017 Male gender 72 16 5 5 0 2 0 90 5 57
2017 Female gender 64 19 4 6 5 2 0 85 11 83

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 Male gender 58 24 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 49
2018 Female gender 51 29 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 74
2017 Male gender 63 27 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 57
2017 Female gender 53 30 7 4 5 1 0 84 9 83
2014 Male gender 56 25 8 5 5 2 0 81 10 60
2014 Female gender 57 24 8 5 5 0 0 81 11 96
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 33 47 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15
2018 Female gender 45 33 0 11 0 6 6 87 13 18
2017 Male gender 46 15 16 6 0 0 18 74 7 20
2017 Female gender 46 28 9 5 0 4 9 85 5 22
2014 Male gender 56 12 16 6 0 6 5 76 7 18
2014 Female gender 47 27 4 7 7 8 0 80 15 27

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 48 30 8 6 4 4 0 82 10 50
2018 Female gender 49 34 8 3 4 3 0 85 7 75
2017 Male gender 43 30 17 7 0 3 0 75 7 57
2017 Female gender 42 39 6 6 5 1 0 83 11 82
2014 Male gender 39 39 5 7 4 7 0 84 11 60
2014 Female gender 40 36 7 6 6 4 0 79 13 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 34 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 50
2018 Female gender 45 32 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 75
2017 Male gender 42 29 20 5 2 2 0 72 7 57
2017 Female gender 40 30 14 10 6 0 0 70 15 83
2014 Male gender 40 34 11 5 9 2 0 75 14 60
2014 Female gender 43 37 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 54 8 10 4 2 0 78 14 50
2018 Female gender 28 33 19 14 5 1 0 62 20 75
2017 Male gender 22 42 20 7 4 5 0 68 11 57
2017 Female gender 32 32 15 11 3 7 0 69 15 83
2014 Male gender 34 31 18 11 3 3 0 67 15 60
2014 Female gender 33 38 12 7 6 4 0 74 14 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 44 6 12 6 2 0 76 18 50
2018 Female gender 26 40 13 15 3 3 0 68 18 75
2017 Male gender 32 33 21 7 8 0 0 65 15 57
2017 Female gender 19 47 9 15 7 3 0 68 23 83
2014 Male gender 25 47 13 8 5 2 0 73 13 60
2014 Female gender 29 42 11 10 7 1 0 72 18 96
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 28 14 2 0 2 0 84 2 50
2018 Female gender 48 43 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 74
2017 Male gender 33 52 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 56
2017 Female gender 41 46 4 7 1 0 0 87 8 83
2014 Male gender 44 43 7 5 0 2 0 88 5 60
2014 Female gender 50 36 5 5 1 2 0 89 6 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 43 31 10 6 4 6 0 79 11 49
2018 Female gender 40 46 5 3 1 3 1 90 4 75
2017 Male gender 58 25 7 7 2 2 0 84 9 56
2017 Female gender 44 32 13 5 1 3 2 80 7 83
2014 Male gender 45 29 10 9 5 2 0 75 15 60
2014 Female gender 49 29 6 7 6 1 2 81 13 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 36 8 4 6 2 0 82 10 50
2018 Female gender 37 38 19 1 1 3 0 78 3 75

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 26 18 16 6 8 2 56 24 50
2018 Female gender 19 29 17 9 7 16 3 59 20 75
2017 Male gender 19 29 14 6 14 18 0 58 24 56
2017 Female gender 7 29 14 15 12 16 7 47 35 81
2014 Male gender 17 18 18 6 13 22 5 48 27 60
2014 Female gender 16 19 18 10 15 12 10 45 32 96

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 24 18 12 10 4 0 58 23 50
2018 Female gender 30 36 15 10 7 3 0 68 17 74
2017 Male gender 40 34 13 5 7 0 0 74 13 56
2017 Female gender 31 37 14 6 7 3 1 71 14 82
2014 Male gender 42 31 11 5 8 2 0 75 13 60
2014 Female gender 37 37 4 12 4 3 3 79 17 96

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 Male gender 22 22 12 16 24 2 2 45 42 50
2018 Female gender 19 25 13 20 19 3 1 46 40 75
2017 Male gender 23 13 14 14 27 2 8 39 45 57
2017 Female gender 7 19 14 23 30 2 4 29 57 83
2014 Male gender 20 27 11 11 22 6 3 51 37 60
2014 Female gender 10 19 22 19 22 1 6 31 45 96

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 Male gender 30 40 18 4 8 0 0 70 12 50
2018 Female gender 39 38 12 6 1 4 0 80 7 74
2017 Male gender 35 44 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 56
2017 Female gender 25 37 18 12 4 1 3 65 16 83

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 Male gender 48 30 12 8 0 2 0 79 8 50
2018 Female gender 37 40 11 7 1 4 0 80 9 75
2017 Male gender 37 33 18 5 3 3 0 73 9 57
2017 Female gender 35 39 10 8 2 6 0 79 11 83
2014 Male gender 45 26 10 6 3 9 0 79 10 60
2014 Female gender 46 29 14 4 1 7 0 80 6 96

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 Male gender 42 44 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 50
2018 Female gender 38 43 11 4 1 3 0 83 6 74
2017 Male gender 46 43 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 57
2017 Female gender 33 47 7 7 4 2 0 82 11 83
2014 Male gender 46 36 5 6 2 5 0 87 8 60
2014 Female gender 46 35 10 2 3 3 0 84 5 96

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 Male gender 56 32 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 50
2018 Female gender 59 34 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 75
2017 Male gender 61 34 2 4 0 0 0 95 4 57
2017 Female gender 42 44 5 6 4 0 0 86 9 83
2014 Male gender 61 28 3 5 2 2 0 90 7 60
2014 Female gender 60 31 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 96

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 Male gender 56 24 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 50
2018 Female gender 48 31 13 7 1 0 0 78 8 75
2017 Male gender 52 25 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 57
2017 Female gender 45 30 10 10 4 1 0 76 14 83
2014 Male gender 54 27 8 7 3 2 0 82 11 60
2014 Female gender 52 33 12 1 2 1 0 85 3 96

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 Male gender 47 29 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 49
2018 Female gender 45 33 16 4 1 0 0 78 6 75
2017 Male gender 51 24 17 7 1 0 0 75 9 57
2017 Female gender 40 34 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 83
2014 Male gender 50 28 8 6 5 2 0 80 12 60
2014 Female gender 49 39 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 96

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 Male gender 46 28 16 2 8 0 0 74 10 50
2018 Female gender 38 21 21 12 3 4 0 62 16 75
2017 Male gender 46 20 17 7 6 5 0 69 13 57
2017 Female gender 29 29 11 14 13 5 1 61 28 82
2014 Male gender 50 18 13 6 8 5 0 72 15 60
2014 Female gender 43 23 15 11 5 3 0 68 17 96
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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 Male gender 30 32 38 50
2018 Female gender 30 40 31 75
2017 Male gender 31 34 35 57
2017 Female gender 33 26 41 82
2014 Male gender 28 35 37 60
2014 Female gender 30 21 49 96

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 Male gender 14 20 46 20 0 0 15
2018 Female gender 0 5 73 4 9 9 22
2017 Male gender 18 13 43 17 0 9 18
2017 Female gender 0 14 82 0 0 4 27
2014 Male gender 26 5 51 18 9999 0 17
2014 Female gender 19 28 43 3 9999 7 28
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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 Male gender 28 16 18 2 4 28 4 65 9 50
2018 Female gender 12 17 20 4 4 35 8 51 14 75
2017 Male gender 16 18 12 9 3 40 1 58 21 57
2017 Female gender 8 9 25 3 3 41 11 35 14 83
2014 Male gender 20 11 9 2 7 39 12 64 17 60
2014 Female gender 17 18 9 3 8 30 15 62 21 96

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 Male gender 30 30 26 2 2 10 0 66 5 50
2018 Female gender 20 41 19 4 3 13 0 70 8 75
2017 Male gender 33 30 16 13 2 7 0 68 15 57
2017 Female gender 23 36 18 4 3 16 0 70 8 83
2014 Male gender 36 36 8 7 0 10 3 83 8 60
2014 Female gender 29 29 12 7 3 18 2 72 13 96
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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 Male gender 26 14 18 2 2 34 4 64 6 50
2018 Female gender 11 16 20 1 1 43 8 54 5 75
2017 Male gender 16 22 8 3 2 40 9 75 10 57
2017 Female gender 7 12 23 2 2 48 6 40 10 82
2014 Male gender 19 12 16 0 0 43 11 65 0 60
2014 Female gender 16 9 14 1 4 44 11 56 12 96

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 Male gender 30 36 20 2 2 10 0 73 4 50
2018 Female gender 20 32 23 3 1 22 0 66 5 75
2017 Male gender 43 34 13 3 0 4 4 83 3 57
2017 Female gender 25 36 15 5 2 16 1 73 9 83
2014 Male gender 35 33 13 2 0 17 0 82 2 60
2014 Female gender 34 26 11 1 4 22 1 78 7 96
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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 Male gender 43 24 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 50
2018 Female gender 40 28 20 5 7 0 0 68 12 75
2017 Male gender 44 19 20 9 9 0 0 63 18 57
2017 Female gender 38 28 16 7 9 0 1 67 17 82

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 Male gender 12 28 28 24 8 0 0 40 32 50
2018 Female gender 16 22 24 23 14 0 1 38 37 74
2017 Male gender 11 25 23 29 12 0 0 36 41 57
2017 Female gender 16 18 26 22 18 0 0 34 40 83

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 Male gender 20 44 22 8 6 0 0 64 14 50
2018 Female gender 24 24 26 14 9 0 3 49 24 75
2017 Male gender 26 30 21 11 9 1 2 58 20 57
2017 Female gender 19 26 26 14 14 0 1 46 28 83

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 Male gender 14 22 20 24 20 0 0 36 44 50
2018 Female gender 17 20 20 23 17 0 3 39 41 75
2017 Male gender 12 32 16 18 22 0 0 44 39 57
2017 Female gender 19 19 22 21 15 0 4 39 38 83

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 Male gender 42 38 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 50
2018 Female gender 45 24 12 11 3 0 5 73 14 75
2017 Male gender 48 24 14 6 4 1 4 75 10 57
2017 Female gender 40 20 17 6 6 0 11 68 13 83

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 Male gender 28 38 18 12 2 0 2 67 14 50
2018 Female gender 28 27 24 16 4 0 1 55 20 75
2017 Male gender 31 30 27 9 3 0 0 61 12 57
2017 Female gender 29 25 26 9 10 0 0 54 20 82

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 Male gender 27 39 27 6 2 0 0 65 8 49
2018 Female gender 32 34 26 5 3 0 0 66 8 74
2017 Male gender 33 39 17 4 7 0 0 72 11 56
2017 Female gender 33 33 16 7 9 0 1 67 17 82

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 Male gender 27 32 20 14 4 0 2 61 18 49
2018 Female gender 34 32 12 11 10 0 1 67 21 74
2017 Male gender 29 29 23 14 6 0 0 58 20 57
2017 Female gender 26 31 19 10 14 0 0 57 24 82

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 Male gender 22 45 23 8 2 0 0 67 10 49
2018 Female gender 31 33 16 14 6 0 1 64 19 74
2017 Male gender 32 38 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 57
2017 Female gender 31 29 14 11 13 0 2 61 25 82

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 Male gender 39 29 22 8 2 0 0 68 10 49
2018 Female gender 33 28 16 14 6 1 3 63 20 74
2017 Male gender 33 24 24 10 8 0 0 57 19 57
2017 Female gender 33 31 17 6 8 1 3 67 15 82

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 Male gender 65 14 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 49
2018 Female gender 57 16 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 74
2017 Male gender 49 26 13 7 6 0 0 75 13 57
2017 Female gender 44 22 20 7 5 0 2 67 12 83

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 Male gender 85 2 0 4 2 2 4 93 7 48
2018 Female gender 78 11 3 4 0 0 4 93 4 74

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 Male gender 84 8 2 2 0 2 2 96 2 49
2018 Female gender 76 11 3 6 1 1 3 90 7 74
2017 Male gender 80 5 9 2 2 2 0 87 4 57
2017 Female gender 72 13 7 4 2 0 1 86 6 83

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 Male gender 58 24 8 6 0 2 2 85 6 50
2018 Female gender 61 26 10 1 0 0 3 89 1 73
2017 Male gender 61 17 15 5 2 0 0 78 6 57
2017 Female gender 56 25 12 1 4 0 2 83 5 83

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 Male gender 62 14 12 6 4 0 2 78 10 50
2018 Female gender 56 26 6 6 4 0 3 84 10 73
2017 Male gender 72 4 18 3 2 0 0 77 5 57
2017 Female gender 50 22 11 10 5 1 1 74 15 83

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 Male gender 58 12 8 0 0 0 22 90 0 50
2018 Female gender 52 11 3 1 1 0 31 92 4 71
2017 Male gender 66 6 4 0 1 0 23 94 2 57
2017 Female gender 58 10 2 1 1 0 27 94 3 83

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 Male gender 64 12 18 2 2 0 2 78 4 50
2018 Female gender 71 14 7 3 0 0 6 90 3 72
2017 Male gender 60 20 15 2 0 0 3 82 2 57
2017 Female gender 61 26 5 0 1 0 7 93 1 82

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 Male gender 76 6 8 4 0 2 4 87 4 50
2018 Female gender 82 3 7 1 3 0 4 89 4 73
2017 Male gender 75 18 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 57
2017 Female gender 74 13 3 0 3 1 5 94 4 83

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 Male gender 52 32 10 4 0 0 2 85 4 50
2018 Female gender 47 34 8 3 3 0 5 85 6 73
2017 Male gender 52 33 6 7 2 0 2 86 8 57
2017 Female gender 57 28 10 1 2 0 1 87 4 83

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 Male gender 6 38 43 6 8 0 0 44 14 50
2018 Female gender 16 25 28 25 5 0 0 41 31 75
2017 Male gender 11 30 34 18 5 2 0 42 23 57
2017 Female gender 11 26 36 17 10 0 0 37 27 83

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 Male gender 10 18 34 34 4 0 0 38 28 50
2018 Female gender 9 26 22 28 15 0 0 43 35 74
2017 Male gender 7 21 34 28 9 2 0 38 28 57
2017 Female gender 12 22 31 25 9 0 2 35 34 82

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 Male gender 60 30 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 50
2018 Female gender 60 35 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 75
2017 Male gender 67 20 7 3 0 4 0 90 3 57
2017 Female gender 51 39 8 1 0 1 0 91 1 83

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 Male gender 34 34 16 8 2 4 2 72 11 50
2018 Female gender 33 40 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 75
2017 Male gender 23 46 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 57
2017 Female gender 20 50 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 83
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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 Male gender 32 30 20 4 10 4 0 34 66 50
2018 Female gender 38 30 15 8 8 1 0 38 62 74
2017 Male gender 44 27 7 4 14 3 0 45 55 57
2017 Female gender 28 40 8 7 11 6 0 30 70 83

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 Male gender 34 32
2018 Female gender 38 45
2017 Male gender 38 30
2017 Female gender 29 55

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 Male gender 34 32
2018 Female gender 35 45
2017 Male gender 27 30
2017 Female gender 37 55

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 Male gender 25 32
2018 Female gender 29 45
2017 Male gender 20 30
2017 Female gender 25 55

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 Male gender 46 32
2018 Female gender 48 45
2017 Male gender 47 30
2017 Female gender 41 55

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 Male gender 3 32
2018 Female gender 4 45
2017 Male gender 7 30
2017 Female gender 5 55

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 Male gender 31 32
2018 Female gender 18 45

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 32
2018 Female gender 24 45
2017 Male gender 29 30
2017 Female gender 26 55

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 Male gender 9 47 15 9 0 18 32
2018 Female gender 9 58 14 9 0 11 45
2017 Male gender 7 65 5 9 3 10 30
2017 Female gender 8 65 11 12 0 4 52

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 69 31 32
2018 Female gender 51 49 45

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 Male gender 66 13 13 0 3 3 3 83 3 32
2018 Female gender 40 40 4 4 4 0 7 86 9 45
2017 Male gender 47 23 13 11 0 4 2 74 11 30
2017 Female gender 26 39 10 12 7 0 7 70 20 55

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 Male gender 9 3 6 13 18 13 37 25 62 32
2018 Female gender 7 2 11 7 24 7 42 18 61 45
2017 Male gender 14 7 10 9 11 8 41 41 40 30
2017 Female gender 7 11 10 1 12 6 53 44 33 55

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 Male gender 51 8 20 6 6 0 8 64 13 49
2018 Female gender 38 21 14 10 9 1 7 64 21 73
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