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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 46 8 15 4 1 0 73 19 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 43 11 0 0 8 0 88 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 40 27 16 8 0 0 49 24 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 39 17 5 5 0 0 74 9 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 44 11 8 2 0 0 80 10 59

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 Heterosexual 42 32 9 12 4 0 1 74 16 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 25 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 37 24 15 5 0 0 57 20 59

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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 37 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 44 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 41 13 8 11 0 0 67 20 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 34 11 13 5 1 0 71 18 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 25 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 34 28 17 6 0 0 49 24 59

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 42 11 14 6 0 0 70 19 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 42 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 42 18 12 13 0 0 57 25 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 37 4 4 2 1 0 90 6 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 45 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 60

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 Heterosexual 38 35 8 12 6 0 0 73 18 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 50 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 34 21 20 7 0 0 53 26 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 33 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 34 13 5 7 0 0 76 11 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 39 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 27 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 29 18 18 8 0 0 56 26 59

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

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 Heterosexual 39 29 15 10 6 0 0 68 16 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 45 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 22 27 16 11 0 0 46 27 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 30 18 11 6 1 1 64 18 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 26 27 0 0 8 0 70 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 28 31 10 9 0 0 51 18 60

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 35 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 36 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 33 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 60

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 28 23 11 13 0 0 53 24 225
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 8 28 11 9 0 0 51 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32 23 16 13 0 0 48 29 60

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 32 34 15 4 0 1 20 46 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 20 28 27 17 0 0 44 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 36 29 16 3 0 2 19 51 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 32 26 13 9 2 2 23 50 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 27 28 19 17 0 0 36 36 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 39 14 11 3 5 0 15 70 60

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 20 34 20 10 3 0 31 34 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 29 41 31 0 0 0 31 29 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 25 36 17 4 2 4 22 40 60

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 27 37 15 5 1 0 21 42 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 28 27 17 8 0 0 25 48 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 34 18 15 4 0 3 19 63 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 26 30 15 6 2 3 21 48 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 25 49 17 0 0 0 17 34 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 43 16 9 8 0 0 17 66 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 29 24 8 5 2 2 14 61 220
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 38 19 8 8 0 9 17 61 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 25 15 7 0 1 4 7 77 59

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 24 35 17 7 2 1 25 38 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 35 28 19 17 0 0 36 35 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 46 21 18 2 1 2 20 58 60
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 32 15 9 5 6 5 67 16 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 9 0 0 0 17 89 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 36 12 15 7 6 5 62 25 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 26 7 10 4 1 0 78 15 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 20 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 28 13 9 7 0 0 70 16 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 25 14 15 8 16 6 52 30 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 28 16 17 0 0 0 67 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 24 22 13 9 20 3 44 28 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 32 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 28 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 59

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 Heterosexual 49 34 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 45 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 35 14 6 7 0 0 73 13 60
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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
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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 Heterosexual 43 30 9 11 7 1 0 73 18 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 33 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 30 18 13 7 2 2 60 21 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 30 7 4 6 3 0 82 11 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 18 5 7 2 2 69 12 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 31 7 7 5 1 0 80 13 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 36 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 26 20 10 9 0 2 61 19 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 20 7 4 6 1 0 83 10 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 25 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 27 15 6 10 2 2 68 16 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 27 5 7 8 1 1 80 15 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 26 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 23 20 8 10 0 2 61 19 60
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 29 10 9 4 1 11 74 14 73
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 31 52 0 0 4 4 43 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 36 13 10 2 5 0 74 12 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 26 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 27 22 13 5 3 0 59 18 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 29 17 15 4 2 0 63 20 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 37 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 34 19 18 8 0 0 55 26 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 32 20 15 7 3 0 57 23 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 27 26 8 0 0 0 66 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 28 27 17 13 0 0 43 31 58

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 43 12 17 7 1 0 63 25 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 27 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 28 21 21 16 0 0 43 36 60
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 45 12 11 1 1 0 76 13 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 39 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 48 21 11 2 0 0 67 12 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 33 13 19 3 2 1 64 22 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 30 0 17 0 8 0 81 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 38 8 23 12 7 0 54 38 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 39 23 8 1 2 0 66 10 220
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 26 37 19 3 2 0 40 23 58

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 23 22 13 9 14 4 47 26 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 37 11 16 0 8 0 70 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 10 22 23 27 8 3 18 57 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 30 20 14 7 4 0 57 21 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 28 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 26 24 27 15 2 0 33 43 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 30 15 18 12 1 1 54 31 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 9 19 0 16 0 8 62 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 23 17 23 22 4 0 35 46 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 40 20 10 3 2 0 67 13 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 34 11 8 0 8 0 79 9 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 37 29 10 12 0 0 49 22 60

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 39 12 3 1 3 0 84 4 220
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 28 11 0 0 15 0 87 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 52 10 7 2 7 0 80 10 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 42 11 4 1 2 0 84 5 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 49 10 13 3 2 0 73 17 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 40 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 40 11 10 3 0 0 75 13 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 34 18 8 6 2 0 68 14 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 0 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 34 21 13 15 0 0 52 28 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 32 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 31 24 17 11 0 0 48 28 60

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 23 19 15 11 3 0 54 27 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 36 11 0 0 8 0 88 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 18 24 19 2 0 39 43 60
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 22 37 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 37 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 12 30 59

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 20 61 4 8 5 94
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 17 56 0 0 11 34
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 225
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 60

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 67 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 30

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 30

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 30

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 30

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 30

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 30

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 30

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 30

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 30

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 34 30
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 10

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 30

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 12 24 4 2 35 7 47 11 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 18 0 0 0 54 8 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 10 26 11 6 35 7 26 29 60

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 36 22 3 3 12 0 69 7 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 28 19 0 0 23 0 75 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 26 30 10 5 11 5 46 18 60
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 12 24 2 2 40 5 51 6 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 18 0 0 0 54 8 100 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 12 26 0 4 45 10 34 8 59

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 30 21 1 3 15 0 70 5 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 28 19 0 0 23 0 75 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 31 24 4 3 17 7 60 9 59
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 30 22 11 8 0 1 59 19 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 49 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 33 18 13 15 0 3 54 28 60

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 18 37 21 15 0 0 28 35 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 16 39 36 9 0 0 16 45 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 16 28 21 25 0 0 26 47 60

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 25 29 21 14 0 0 36 34 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 27 36 9 28 0 0 27 37 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 24 19 30 21 0 0 30 51 59

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 22 25 24 17 0 0 33 42 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 28 23 34 8 0 0 35 42 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 21 23 21 32 0 0 24 53 60

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 30 21 12 9 1 2 58 21 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 33 19 20 0 0 8 57 22 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 24 14 15 0 3 45 30 60

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 25 25 13 10 0 0 52 23 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 27 19 29 0 0 0 51 29 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 20 28 18 19 0 0 35 37 60

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 31 27 9 5 1 0 58 14 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 45 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 34 33 19 5 0 1 42 24 59

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 29 29 20 7 0 0 44 27 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 38 25 11 9 0 0 55 20 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 18 30 12 0 1 39 43 60

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 29 22 13 9 1 0 55 22 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 36 16 20 8 0 0 56 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 27 23 27 9 0 1 39 38 60

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 36 23 10 5 0 0 61 16 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 56 25 11 8 0 0 56 19 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 22 39 12 7 0 0 43 18 59

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 63 17 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 48 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 21 19 4 5 0 2 73 8 60

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 80 9 3 3 1 0 3 93 4 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 81 11 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 11 9 2 4 0 8 85 6 60

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 79 8 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 222
2018 Gay or lesbian 85 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 14 8 8 4 0 5 79 12 60

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 21 12 5 1 0 1 82 6 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 48 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 21 12 6 3 0 2 78 9 60

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 21 10 5 6 0 0 78 11 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 73 8 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 20 17 14 3 0 0 67 17 60

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 15 6 3 0 0 24 89 4 221
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 18 19 0 0 0 16 77 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 11 7 2 2 0 27 85 5 59

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 72 15 5 2 0 0 5 93 2 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 19 5 0 2 0 4 92 2 60

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 74 11 5 3 3 0 4 89 6 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 84 8 4 0 2 0 2 94 2 60

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 29 14 4 1 0 3 80 6 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 31 16 0 8 0 0 77 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 21 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 60

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 31 38 17 4 0 0 40 22 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 16 37 28 0 0 0 35 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 19 43 30 5 0 0 22 35 60

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 26 36 20 9 0 0 29 35 218
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 20 54 18 0 0 0 18 28 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 37 37 14 2 0 0 16 47 60

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 43 13 9 3 3 0 74 12 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 40 20 10 5 4 1 63 16 60

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 34 15 18 7 1 0 59 25 223
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 36 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 25 29 19 13 4 0 36 34 60
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 29 25 6 6 1 1 32 68 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 39 33 9 0 0 0 19 81 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 34 27 11 10 0 0 17 83 60

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 50

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 50

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 50

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 50

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 50

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 50

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 150
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 50

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 50 22 10 3 9 141
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 45 16 5 10 16 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 149
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 50

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 23 21 17 12 1 9 45 32 148
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 27 18 16 22 2 2 41 40 50

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 16 15 20 23 4 13 31 51 149
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 13 20 12 31 4 12 25 51 50

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
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 17 14 13 8 0 6 63 22 224
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 16 36 8 0 0 0 56 8 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 17 20 12 16 2 6 49 30 60
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