2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - GS

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GS 29 29 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2014 GS-04 29 29 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2011 GS 37 32 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 19
2011 GS-04 37 32 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 19
2008 GS 39 33 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2008 GS-04 44 31 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16

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

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 GS 25 25 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 12
2014 GS 29 29 18 18 6 0 0 59 24 17
2014 GS-04 29 29 18 18 6 0 0 59 24 17
2011 GS 32 21 5 26 16 0 0 53 42 19
2011 GS-04 32 21 5 26 16 0 0 53 42 19
2008 GS 28 50 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2008 GS-04 31 50 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 50 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12
2014 GS 35 35 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17
2014 GS-04 35 35 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17
2011 GS 42 37 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 19
2011 GS-04 42 37 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 19
2008 GS 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2008 GS-04 31 50 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 33 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2014 GS 18 47 23 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2014 GS-04 18 47 23 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2011 GS 33 28 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2011 GS-04 33 28 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2014 GS 24 47 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 17
2014 GS-04 24 47 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 17
2011 GS 47 16 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 19
2011 GS-04 47 16 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 19
2008 GS 22 56 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 18
2008 GS-04 25 50 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16

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
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 33 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2014 GS 12 29 41 18 0 0 0 41 18 17
2014 GS-04 12 29 41 18 0 0 0 41 18 17
2011 GS 32 16 11 37 5 0 0 47 42 19
2011 GS-04 32 16 11 37 5 0 0 47 42 19

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
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GS 29 53 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2014 GS-04 29 53 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2011 GS 37 32 26 0 5 0 0 68 5 19
2011 GS-04 37 32 26 0 5 0 0 68 5 19
2008 GS 56 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2008 GS-04 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 58 25 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2014 GS 59 23 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2014 GS-04 59 23 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2011 GS 47 37 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2011 GS-04 47 37 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 33 33 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2014 GS 24 24 24 23 6 0 0 47 29 17
2014 GS-04 24 24 24 23 6 0 0 47 29 17
2011 GS 37 21 11 11 21 0 0 58 32 19
2011 GS-04 37 21 11 11 21 0 0 58 32 19

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
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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 GS 17 42 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2014 GS 24 18 35 12 12 0 0 41 23 17
2014 GS-04 24 18 35 12 12 0 0 41 23 17

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

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 GS 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GS 12 29 53 6 0 0 0 41 6 17
2014 GS-04 12 29 53 6 0 0 0 41 6 17
2011 GS 32 26 11 16 11 5 0 61 28 19
2011 GS-04 32 26 11 16 11 5 0 61 28 19

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 GS 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 GS 24 41 24 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2014 GS-04 24 41 24 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2011 GS 37 32 5 21 5 0 0 68 26 19
2011 GS-04 37 32 5 21 5 0 0 68 26 19
2008 GS 33 61 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2008 GS-04 38 63 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 50 25 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2014 GS 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2014 GS-04 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2011 GS 58 16 16 5 0 0 5 78 6 19
2011 GS-04 58 16 16 5 0 0 5 78 6 19
2008 GS 50 22 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2008 GS-04 44 25 19 6 0 6 0 73 7 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 0 50 25 17 8 0 0 25 50 12
2014 GS 6 18 53 12 6 0 6 19 25 17
2014 GS-04 6 18 53 12 6 0 6 19 25 17
2011 GS 16 37 21 11 16 0 0 26 53 19
2011 GS-04 16 37 21 11 16 0 0 26 53 19
2008 GS 11 11 39 28 11 0 0 39 22 18
2008 GS-04 13 6 38 31 13 0 0 44 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 0 25 50 17 8 0 0 25 25 12
2014 GS 18 18 41 6 6 6 6 13 40 17
2014 GS-04 18 18 41 6 6 6 6 13 40 17
2011 GS 16 11 32 16 21 5 0 39 28 19
2011 GS-04 16 11 32 16 21 5 0 39 28 19
2008 GS 0 11 33 28 28 0 0 56 11 18
2008 GS-04 0 6 31 31 31 0 0 63 6 16

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
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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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 0 45 36 9 9 0 0 18 45 11
2014 GS 0 41 29 12 6 0 12 20 47 17
2014 GS-04 0 41 29 12 6 0 12 20 47 17
2011 GS 21 26 21 5 21 5 0 28 50 19
2011 GS-04 21 26 21 5 21 5 0 28 50 19
2008 GS 0 22 28 28 17 0 6 47 24 18
2008 GS-04 0 19 25 31 19 0 6 53 20 16

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 0 8 25 42 25 0 0 67 8 12
2014 GS 6 0 47 29 6 6 6 40 7 17
2014 GS-04 6 0 47 29 6 6 6 40 7 17
2011 GS 6 28 22 17 28 0 0 44 33 18
2011 GS-04 6 28 22 17 28 0 0 44 33 18
2008 GS 0 6 50 17 28 0 0 44 6 18
2008 GS-04 0 6 44 19 31 0 0 50 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 0 33 33 8 25 0 0 33 33 12
2014 GS 12 24 41 6 6 0 12 13 40 17
2014 GS-04 12 24 41 6 6 0 12 13 40 17
2011 GS 0 26 37 16 21 0 0 37 26 19
2011 GS-04 0 26 37 16 21 0 0 37 26 19
2008 GS 11 22 33 6 28 0 0 33 33 18
2008 GS-04 13 13 38 6 31 0 0 38 25 16

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 0 8 25 42 25 0 0 67 8 12
2014 GS 6 18 6 41 12 6 12 64 29 17
2014 GS-04 6 18 6 41 12 6 12 64 29 17
2011 GS 5 11 26 32 26 0 0 58 16 19
2011 GS-04 5 11 26 32 26 0 0 58 16 19
2008 GS 0 11 39 28 11 6 6 44 13 18
2008 GS-04 0 13 31 31 13 6 6 50 14 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 8 17 33 17 25 0 0 42 25 12
2014 GS 0 29 29 18 12 0 12 33 33 17
2014 GS-04 0 29 29 18 12 0 12 33 33 17
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2014 GS 24 29 24 12 12 0 0 53 24 17
2014 GS-04 24 29 24 12 12 0 0 53 24 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2014 GS 24 41 12 18 6 0 0 65 24 17
2014 GS-04 24 41 12 18 6 0 0 65 24 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 0 17 33 33 8 8 0 18 45 12
2014 GS 18 18 24 23 12 6 0 38 37 17
2014 GS-04 18 18 24 23 12 6 0 38 37 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GS 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2014 GS 18 53 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17
2014 GS-04 18 53 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
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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
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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 GS 33 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2014 GS 24 35 12 29 0 0 0 59 29 17
2014 GS-04 24 35 12 29 0 0 0 59 29 17
2011 GS 44 17 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 18
2011 GS-04 44 17 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 18
2008 GS 33 33 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18
2008 GS-04 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16

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

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 GS 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 GS 12 24 29 29 6 0 0 35 35 17
2014 GS-04 12 24 29 29 6 0 0 35 35 17
2011 GS 42 16 5 16 21 0 0 58 37 19
2011 GS-04 42 16 5 16 21 0 0 58 37 19
2008 GS 33 44 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18
2008 GS-04 38 50 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 GS 18 12 35 24 12 0 0 29 35 17
2014 GS-04 18 12 35 24 12 0 0 29 35 17
2011 GS 37 16 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19
2011 GS-04 37 16 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19
2008 GS 50 22 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18
2008 GS-04 56 25 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16

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

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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

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 GS 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 GS 12 41 18 18 12 0 0 53 29 17
2014 GS-04 12 41 18 18 12 0 0 53 29 17
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 GS 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2014 GS 0 47 23 18 6 6 0 50 25 17
2014 GS-04 0 47 23 18 6 6 0 50 25 17
2011 GS 26 21 11 5 37 0 0 47 42 19
2011 GS-04 26 21 11 5 37 0 0 47 42 19

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
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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 GS 17 58 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GS 6 24 47 18 6 0 0 29 23 17
2014 GS-04 6 24 47 18 6 0 0 29 23 17
2011 GS 22 17 17 22 22 0 0 39 44 18
2011 GS-04 22 17 17 22 22 0 0 39 44 18
2008 GS 28 17 28 11 6 11 0 50 19 18
2008 GS-04 31 19 31 6 0 13 0 57 7 16

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 GS 9 55 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2014 GS 6 18 35 29 12 0 0 24 41 17
2014 GS-04 6 18 35 29 12 0 0 24 41 17
2011 GS 21 16 26 21 16 0 0 37 37 19
2011 GS-04 21 16 26 21 16 0 0 37 37 19
2008 GS 11 17 28 22 6 17 0 33 33 18
2008 GS-04 13 19 31 13 6 19 0 38 23 16

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 8 42 25 8 8 8 0 55 18 12
2014 GS 6 12 29 35 18 0 0 18 53 17
2014 GS-04 6 12 29 35 18 0 0 18 53 17
2011 GS 26 11 16 21 26 0 0 37 47 19
2011 GS-04 26 11 16 21 26 0 0 37 47 19
2008 GS 17 28 17 28 6 6 0 47 35 18
2008 GS-04 19 31 19 19 6 6 0 53 27 16
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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
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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 GS 33 50 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2014 GS 18 24 29 29 0 0 0 41 29 17
2014 GS-04 18 24 29 29 0 0 0 41 29 17
2011 GS 37 26 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 19
2011 GS-04 37 26 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 19

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
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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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GS 18 41 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 17
2014 GS-04 18 41 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 17
2011 GS 37 21 16 5 16 5 0 61 22 19
2011 GS-04 37 21 16 5 16 5 0 61 22 19
2008 GS 28 44 17 0 6 6 0 76 6 18
2008 GS-04 31 44 13 0 6 6 0 80 7 16

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
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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 GS 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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
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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 GS 25 17 42 8 8 0 0 42 17 12
2014 GS 6 24 29 18 18 6 0 31 37 17
2014 GS-04 6 24 29 18 18 6 0 31 37 17
2011 GS 21 21 26 5 21 5 0 44 28 19
2011 GS-04 21 21 26 5 21 5 0 44 28 19

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 33 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2014 GS 12 29 41 6 12 0 0 41 18 17
2014 GS-04 12 29 41 6 12 0 0 41 18 17
2011 GS 26 26 0 21 26 0 0 53 47 19
2011 GS-04 26 26 0 21 26 0 0 53 47 19
2008 GS 28 39 28 6 0 0 0 67 6 18
2008 GS-04 31 38 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 16

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
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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 GS 17 33 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12
2014 GS 24 12 29 12 12 6 6 40 27 17
2014 GS-04 24 12 29 12 12 6 6 40 27 17
2011 GS 16 21 5 42 16 0 0 37 58 19
2011 GS-04 16 21 5 42 16 0 0 37 58 19
2008 GS 17 39 17 17 0 11 0 63 19 18
2008 GS-04 19 44 13 19 0 6 0 67 20 16

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

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 GS 17 50 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 GS 29 29 35 0 6 0 0 59 6 17
2014 GS-04 29 29 35 0 6 0 0 59 6 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 GS 24 35 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2014 GS-04 24 35 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2011 GS 26 26 26 11 11 0 0 53 21 19
2011 GS-04 26 26 26 11 11 0 0 53 21 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 GS 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2014 GS 24 24 29 24 0 0 0 47 24 17
2014 GS-04 24 24 29 24 0 0 0 47 24 17
2011 GS 37 11 21 5 26 0 0 47 32 19
2011 GS-04 37 11 21 5 26 0 0 47 32 19
2008 GS 28 39 17 6 6 6 0 71 12 18
2008 GS-04 31 44 13 0 6 6 0 80 7 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GS 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 GS 12 41 24 12 12 0 0 53 23 17
2014 GS-04 12 41 24 12 12 0 0 53 23 17
2011 GS 26 32 16 11 16 0 0 58 26 19
2011 GS-04 26 32 16 11 16 0 0 58 26 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 GS 18 47 12 23 0 0 0 65 23 17
2014 GS-04 18 47 12 23 0 0 0 65 23 17
2011 GS 26 32 16 5 21 0 0 58 26 19
2011 GS-04 26 32 16 5 21 0 0 58 26 19
2008 GS 28 44 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18
2008 GS-04 31 44 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2014 GS 18 18 35 23 6 0 0 35 29 17
2014 GS-04 18 18 35 23 6 0 0 35 29 17
2011 GS 26 16 26 21 11 0 0 42 32 19
2011 GS-04 26 16 26 21 11 0 0 42 32 19
2008 GS 44 17 17 11 0 11 0 69 13 18
2008 GS-04 44 19 19 6 0 13 0 71 7 16
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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
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Not Sure
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Total responses
2018 GS 27 45 27 11
2014 GS 23 47 29 17
2014 GS-04 23 47 29 17
2011 GS 42 32 26 19
2011 GS-04 42 32 26 19
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 25 33 8 8 8 17 0 70 20 12
2014 GS 12 12 18 23 12 18 6 31 46 17
2014 GS-04 12 12 18 23 12 18 6 31 46 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 42 25 0 0 8 0 73 0 12
2014 GS 18 41 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 17
2014 GS-04 18 41 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 17
2011 GS 37 21 32 5 5 0 0 58 11 19
2011 GS-04 37 21 32 5 5 0 0 58 11 19
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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 GS 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 25 25 42 0 0 8 0 55 0 12
2014 GS 12 12 47 18 0 12 0 27 20 17
2014 GS-04 12 12 47 18 0 12 0 27 20 17

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 25 33 33 0 0 8 0 64 0 12
2014 GS 18 24 41 12 6 0 0 41 18 17
2014 GS-04 18 24 41 12 6 0 0 41 18 17
2011 GS 42 21 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19
2011 GS-04 42 21 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19
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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
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 18 18 27 18 18 0 0 36 36 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 GS 33 25 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2018 GS 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 GS 17 25 50 8 0 0 0 42 8 12

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
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 GS 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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
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(%)
Don't know
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(%)
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Total responses
2018 GS 8 58 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

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
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Total responses
2018 GS 33 33 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

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
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 GS 33 17 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 12

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
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(%)
Don't know
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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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 GS 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 42 25 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12

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
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
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Positive answers
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(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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
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Don't know
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(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 50 17 0 8 0 0 25 89 11 12

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
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Don't know
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Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 58 17 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Low
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Moderate
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High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 8 8 25 33 25 0 0 58 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 GS 25 42 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 17 58 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
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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
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2018 GS 33 8 58 0 0 0 0 33 67 12

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
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(%)
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Total responses
2018 GS 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
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