2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 82. What is your first official language?

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 First official language - English 35 43 5 14 2 0 1 79 16 153
2018 First official language - French 43 36 8 7 4 0 2 81 11 161
2017 First official language - English 50 31 3 12 4 0 1 81 16 159
2017 First official language - French 40 38 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 34 46 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 153
2018 First official language - French 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 162
2017 First official language - English 40 40 5 10 4 0 0 81 14 159
2017 First official language - French 38 42 13 3 4 0 1 80 7 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 153
2018 First official language - French 53 34 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 160
2017 First official language - English 46 33 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 158
2017 First official language - French 50 35 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 52 28 10 4 5 0 1 81 9 154
2018 First official language - French 51 30 10 5 3 1 1 82 7 158
2017 First official language - English 57 30 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 159
2017 First official language - French 48 32 10 5 2 0 2 82 8 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 43 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 154
2018 First official language - French 38 40 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 161
2017 First official language - English 33 46 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 159
2017 First official language - French 35 41 12 6 5 0 0 76 11 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 37 7 10 5 1 0 77 16 154
2018 First official language - French 34 37 13 12 4 0 0 71 16 161
2017 First official language - English 51 28 7 7 7 1 0 79 14 159
2017 First official language - French 33 37 16 5 8 1 0 71 13 193

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 30 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 155
2018 First official language - French 31 44 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 162
2017 First official language - English 52 27 6 9 5 0 0 79 15 159
2017 First official language - French 35 39 10 11 4 1 0 75 15 191

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 63 30 5 1 1 1 0 93 2 156
2018 First official language - French 58 33 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 161
2017 First official language - English 65 25 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 159
2017 First official language - French 45 36 13 3 2 0 0 81 5 193

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 46 34 11 4 5 1 0 80 9 156
2018 First official language - French 37 39 13 5 4 1 0 77 10 160
2017 First official language - English 54 24 9 6 6 1 0 79 12 158
2017 First official language - French 36 38 11 7 8 1 0 74 15 192

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 30 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 154
2018 First official language - French 58 29 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 160
2017 First official language - English 59 29 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 159
2017 First official language - French 51 35 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 46 30 11 7 6 1 0 76 13 155
2018 First official language - French 38 37 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 161
2017 First official language - English 57 22 6 11 4 0 1 80 15 159
2017 First official language - French 32 40 15 7 5 0 1 72 13 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 44 34 11 7 3 1 0 78 11 156
2018 First official language - French 38 34 16 7 4 0 0 72 12 160
2017 First official language - English 56 22 8 6 6 1 1 80 12 159
2017 First official language - French 37 36 14 6 5 1 1 74 11 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 45 32 12 8 3 0 0 77 10 154
2018 First official language - French 40 40 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 158
2017 First official language - English 57 25 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 159
2017 First official language - French 36 40 14 6 3 0 0 76 10 193

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 45 37 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 155
2018 First official language - French 51 33 10 2 3 0 0 84 5 161
2017 First official language - English 57 27 6 5 4 0 0 84 9 157
2017 First official language - French 40 39 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 47 32 13 5 4 0 0 79 8 156
2018 First official language - French 48 26 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 162
2017 First official language - English 51 30 9 2 0 0 8 89 2 159
2017 First official language - French 46 35 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 11 32 30 16 1 2 48 19 154
2018 First official language - French 6 26 27 26 13 0 1 40 33 160
2017 First official language - English 5 12 24 22 27 1 10 54 19 158
2017 First official language - French 8 28 27 18 14 2 3 34 38 193

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 19 20 27 24 1 2 53 26 154
2018 First official language - French 8 14 28 27 17 5 0 47 23 162
2017 First official language - English 7 8 13 25 32 1 13 67 18 158
2017 First official language - French 9 12 32 20 16 4 7 40 24 191

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 3 14 38 23 17 2 3 42 18 155
2018 First official language - French 12 16 29 18 16 6 2 37 30 161
2017 First official language - English 7 7 24 22 26 2 13 56 16 159
2017 First official language - French 14 18 26 18 14 4 5 36 35 194

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 2 6 30 32 27 1 3 61 9 156
2018 First official language - French 4 5 35 32 21 2 1 55 9 161
2017 First official language - English 1 6 31 26 23 1 13 56 8 157
2017 First official language - French 5 7 33 28 21 2 4 53 12 193

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 7 16 29 23 20 3 4 45 24 156
2018 First official language - French 10 24 21 26 16 1 3 43 36 162
2017 First official language - English 5 10 22 19 29 2 14 56 17 158
2017 First official language - French 10 18 23 16 24 2 8 44 30 193

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 12 10 22 26 23 3 4 52 24 154
2018 First official language - French 11 27 25 19 11 5 3 32 41 162
2017 First official language - English 7 4 17 24 32 3 14 67 12 158
2017 First official language - French 9 15 26 20 19 4 6 44 27 192

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

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 6 13 32 25 20 3 1 47 20 155
2018 First official language - French 11 12 36 19 14 4 4 36 25 162
2017 First official language - English 7 10 22 17 30 2 12 55 19 159
2017 First official language - French 11 10 33 19 17 4 7 40 24 194
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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 First official language - English 28 29 18 11 6 5 3 61 19 156
2018 First official language - French 28 35 15 7 3 6 5 72 12 160
2017 First official language - English 48 19 11 7 8 4 4 72 16 159
2017 First official language - French 29 29 16 9 6 6 6 66 17 193

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 48 27 10 9 5 2 0 76 14 156
2018 First official language - French 53 30 7 7 3 0 1 84 9 161
2017 First official language - English 63 17 8 4 6 1 1 82 10 159
2017 First official language - French 49 29 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 17 25 13 14 14 14 3 50 34 154
2018 First official language - French 21 27 11 13 9 12 6 59 27 161
2017 First official language - English 19 17 10 11 9 30 5 54 31 159
2017 First official language - French 17 22 20 12 9 15 6 49 26 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 34 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 156
2018 First official language - French 60 31 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 161
2017 First official language - English 64 22 5 6 2 0 1 87 8 159
2017 First official language - French 53 31 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 194

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 50 33 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 156
2018 First official language - French 52 33 10 2 1 1 2 87 3 161
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 41 37 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 154
2018 First official language - French 42 35 11 4 4 1 3 81 8 159
2017 First official language - English 49 23 7 6 6 1 8 79 13 159
2017 First official language - French 43 32 11 6 6 1 1 76 12 193

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 First official language - English 54 30 6 4 4 3 0 86 8 154
2018 First official language - French 47 30 11 4 4 1 3 80 8 160
2017 First official language - English 66 19 2 5 6 2 0 86 11 159
2017 First official language - French 50 30 8 5 5 1 2 82 10 194

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 First official language - English 45 34 10 7 3 2 0 81 9 153
2018 First official language - French 41 42 9 4 3 1 1 84 8 160
2017 First official language - English 61 19 8 3 7 1 1 82 11 158
2017 First official language - French 47 31 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 194

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 First official language - English 58 27 7 3 2 3 0 88 5 154
2018 First official language - French 57 26 9 2 4 1 2 85 6 160
2017 First official language - English 72 12 7 2 3 3 1 87 5 159
2017 First official language - French 58 21 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 193

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 First official language - English 52 28 10 7 2 1 0 80 9 154
2018 First official language - French 51 27 14 4 4 0 1 78 8 159
2017 First official language - English 69 16 5 5 5 0 0 85 11 159
2017 First official language - French 55 25 11 5 4 0 0 81 9 194
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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 First official language - English 46 34 10 0 6 3 0 83 6 32
2018 First official language - French 28 35 4 10 7 5 10 74 20 43
2017 First official language - English 42 22 11 13 0 0 11 72 15 30
2017 First official language - French 37 27 15 5 3 6 6 73 9 64

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 First official language - English 46 29 11 4 3 6 0 80 8 156
2018 First official language - French 29 38 15 10 2 5 0 71 13 160
2017 First official language - English 54 18 8 7 7 6 0 77 14 159
2017 First official language - French 27 39 11 10 6 7 0 71 17 194

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 First official language - English 38 32 11 9 6 4 0 73 16 156
2018 First official language - French 29 34 18 11 6 2 0 64 18 161
2017 First official language - English 55 20 7 7 7 3 0 78 15 159
2017 First official language - French 26 32 18 10 10 4 0 61 21 193

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 First official language - English 29 30 16 11 7 7 0 64 19 156
2018 First official language - French 21 30 24 15 7 2 0 52 23 159
2017 First official language - English 47 19 11 8 9 5 0 70 18 159
2017 First official language - French 19 28 22 12 9 9 0 52 23 193

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 First official language - English 25 35 10 20 7 2 0 61 28 156
2018 First official language - French 22 36 16 18 7 1 0 58 25 162
2017 First official language - English 40 25 9 12 10 4 0 68 23 159
2017 First official language - French 21 35 16 9 13 5 0 60 23 193
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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 First official language - English 41 41 10 5 3 1 0 83 8 157
2018 First official language - French 37 36 19 4 2 1 1 75 6 162
2017 First official language - English 53 25 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 159
2017 First official language - French 33 39 16 5 3 3 0 74 9 194

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 First official language - English 38 38 8 9 4 3 0 78 14 156
2018 First official language - French 39 30 12 9 5 4 1 73 14 162
2017 First official language - English 52 22 11 5 5 3 1 78 11 158
2017 First official language - French 35 32 14 11 4 2 1 70 16 194

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 First official language - English 34 40 15 5 3 2 0 76 9 157
2018 First official language - French 28 36 25 6 2 2 0 66 8 158

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 First official language - English 22 24 18 11 7 16 2 56 23 155
2018 First official language - French 21 18 19 9 11 17 4 49 26 159
2017 First official language - English 35 11 12 7 11 12 11 61 23 159
2017 First official language - French 18 25 19 8 10 14 7 54 23 193

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 First official language - English 26 35 10 13 11 4 1 64 25 157
2018 First official language - French 33 36 16 10 3 1 0 70 14 159
2017 First official language - English 47 13 6 11 9 12 1 69 24 159
2017 First official language - French 34 31 14 9 7 5 1 68 17 193

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 First official language - English 19 29 10 20 16 4 3 51 39 157
2018 First official language - French 21 30 18 12 12 3 4 54 26 161
2017 First official language - English 23 23 7 15 19 4 9 53 39 159
2017 First official language - French 24 21 16 12 17 2 7 50 32 193

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 First official language - English 27 44 13 9 2 4 0 75 12 156
2018 First official language - French 30 37 18 6 3 3 2 71 10 161
2017 First official language - English 45 27 11 7 5 4 2 76 13 158
2017 First official language - French 27 35 18 6 8 5 1 66 15 194

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 First official language - English 41 28 15 6 2 8 1 75 8 156
2018 First official language - French 42 33 10 1 3 9 1 83 5 157
2017 First official language - English 52 15 11 2 6 6 8 78 9 159
2017 First official language - French 34 31 15 5 4 8 3 73 10 194

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 First official language - English 41 41 9 5 1 3 1 84 6 157
2018 First official language - French 45 37 11 1 3 3 1 85 4 157
2017 First official language - English 59 24 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 159
2017 First official language - French 42 36 12 5 3 3 0 79 8 194

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 First official language - English 60 30 5 2 3 0 0 91 5 155
2018 First official language - French 52 34 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 159
2017 First official language - English 66 21 5 5 3 0 1 88 7 159
2017 First official language - French 47 37 10 1 4 1 0 84 6 194

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 First official language - English 40 37 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 157
2018 First official language - French 40 30 21 6 3 1 0 70 9 158
2017 First official language - English 56 20 9 7 6 1 0 78 14 158
2017 First official language - French 37 31 20 4 8 1 0 68 12 193

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 First official language - English 39 36 11 11 3 1 0 75 14 155
2018 First official language - French 39 34 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 158
2017 First official language - English 57 21 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 159
2017 First official language - French 36 31 20 4 8 0 0 68 12 194

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 First official language - English 32 22 23 12 7 3 1 56 20 157
2018 First official language - French 40 17 24 11 7 1 1 57 18 159
2017 First official language - English 40 17 13 11 9 9 1 64 22 159
2017 First official language - French 33 27 16 9 12 3 0 62 21 194
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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 First official language - English 31 28 41 157
2018 First official language - French 30 38 33 162
2017 First official language - English 33 30 37 159
2017 First official language - French 34 37 29 194

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 First official language - English 7 13 51 16 10 3 48
2018 First official language - French 12 6 72 5 0 4 51
2017 First official language - English 5 9 43 3 30 11 52
2017 First official language - French 14 8 59 6 3 11 68
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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 First official language - English 10 90 155
2018 First official language - French 10 90 162

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 55 15
2018 First official language - French 43 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 57 15
2018 First official language - French 37 16

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 First official language - English 0 15
2018 First official language - French 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 57 15
2018 First official language - French 41 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 15
2018 First official language - French 69 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 45 15
2018 First official language - French 35 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 15
2018 First official language - French 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 15
2018 First official language - French 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 39 15
2018 First official language - French 31 16

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 First official language - English 55 15
2018 First official language - French 56 16

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 15
2018 First official language - French 0 16

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 0 13
2018 First official language - French 40 14

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 First official language - English 0 13
2018 First official language - French 0 14

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 First official language - English 20 15 14 3 5 36 5 61 15 157
2018 First official language - French 21 12 16 4 3 33 10 58 13 161
2017 First official language - English 27 7 11 4 6 32 13 62 18 159
2017 First official language - French 16 15 14 7 5 30 14 54 21 194

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 First official language - English 31 28 19 3 5 14 0 69 9 156
2018 First official language - French 29 29 17 4 4 15 2 70 10 161
2017 First official language - English 38 18 9 6 5 22 2 74 14 158
2017 First official language - French 28 26 19 5 6 13 3 64 13 194
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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 First official language - English 4 96 157
2018 First official language - French 5 95 162

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 First official language - English 22 10 15 2 3 41 8 61 10 154
2018 First official language - French 20 15 15 1 2 39 9 66 5 162
2017 First official language - English 22 4 12 2 2 43 14 60 11 159
2017 First official language - French 20 14 14 3 2 36 11 65 8 193

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 First official language - English 33 25 18 2 4 18 1 71 7 151
2018 First official language - French 31 25 21 1 1 18 2 70 3 161
2017 First official language - English 50 15 9 3 3 19 2 82 7 158
2017 First official language - French 30 29 15 3 2 20 2 75 6 193
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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 First official language - English 40 27 18 5 8 0 2 68 13 156
2018 First official language - French 42 27 14 7 7 0 3 72 14 161
2017 First official language - English 37 24 24 5 8 1 1 62 14 159
2017 First official language - French 37 22 15 7 13 0 5 62 22 194

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 First official language - English 25 32 16 18 8 0 1 58 26 157
2018 First official language - French 21 23 26 15 14 0 1 45 29 161
2017 First official language - English 28 40 19 8 3 0 1 69 12 159
2017 First official language - French 26 25 25 16 5 1 2 53 22 194

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 First official language - English 37 31 21 5 3 0 2 70 9 155
2018 First official language - French 28 29 24 12 7 0 1 58 19 159
2017 First official language - English 47 32 11 8 1 0 1 80 9 158
2017 First official language - French 27 34 23 11 3 0 2 63 14 194

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 First official language - English 28 23 20 17 10 1 0 52 28 157
2018 First official language - French 18 26 20 18 17 1 1 44 35 160
2017 First official language - English 41 30 12 9 6 0 2 72 16 158
2017 First official language - French 28 27 18 15 8 1 3 58 24 194

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 First official language - English 47 28 13 5 3 1 4 79 8 154
2018 First official language - French 48 21 16 5 4 1 5 73 10 161
2017 First official language - English 59 26 7 2 1 1 5 89 3 159
2017 First official language - French 46 21 9 7 1 0 15 79 10 193

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 First official language - English 35 32 17 12 3 0 1 67 16 154
2018 First official language - French 39 25 17 7 8 1 4 67 15 160
2017 First official language - English 40 31 18 7 2 0 2 73 9 157
2017 First official language - French 38 30 15 8 3 1 4 72 12 193

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 First official language - English 44 26 15 8 4 2 1 72 13 156
2018 First official language - French 34 35 17 8 4 1 1 71 12 157
2017 First official language - English 50 23 13 8 4 0 2 75 12 157
2017 First official language - French 34 33 18 7 3 0 5 71 10 193

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 First official language - English 34 32 18 8 4 2 2 69 13 156
2018 First official language - French 29 32 19 13 6 0 1 61 19 158
2017 First official language - English 48 24 14 8 5 0 2 73 13 157
2017 First official language - French 29 29 25 10 3 0 4 60 14 193

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 First official language - English 41 29 17 6 5 2 1 72 11 156
2018 First official language - French 31 37 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 158
2017 First official language - English 53 20 13 8 5 0 1 73 14 157
2017 First official language - French 35 27 17 11 6 1 4 65 17 193

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 First official language - English 45 28 17 5 2 2 2 76 7 155
2018 First official language - French 37 32 18 6 5 0 2 70 11 156
2017 First official language - English 62 20 10 4 2 1 2 84 6 157
2017 First official language - French 45 25 12 10 3 0 4 73 14 191

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 First official language - English 64 19 9 3 2 2 2 85 5 156
2018 First official language - French 68 19 5 5 2 0 2 89 7 155
2017 First official language - English 66 25 4 2 3 0 1 91 5 158
2017 First official language - French 66 19 8 1 2 0 4 89 4 194

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 First official language - English 81 6 4 1 1 2 5 93 2 156
2018 First official language - French 79 11 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 157

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 First official language - English 77 8 4 1 2 3 4 92 4 154
2018 First official language - French 73 10 8 2 1 0 6 88 3 158
2017 First official language - English 87 6 1 2 2 0 1 95 4 158
2017 First official language - French 74 8 6 3 2 2 5 88 5 194

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 First official language - English 59 26 9 2 2 1 1 87 4 155
2018 First official language - French 67 20 6 3 1 0 3 90 4 159
2017 First official language - English 67 17 9 1 2 0 3 87 4 157
2017 First official language - French 61 19 9 4 2 0 4 84 7 194

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 First official language - English 60 22 10 3 3 1 1 84 6 155
2018 First official language - French 59 18 9 6 5 0 3 80 11 159
2017 First official language - English 71 11 7 5 6 0 1 83 11 158
2017 First official language - French 62 18 8 4 4 0 4 84 8 192

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 First official language - English 51 12 4 0 1 1 31 93 2 155
2018 First official language - French 59 11 6 2 1 1 21 90 3 156
2017 First official language - English 64 10 3 2 1 0 20 93 4 159
2017 First official language - French 57 5 9 2 1 0 27 85 3 194

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 First official language - English 69 20 6 1 0 1 4 93 1 155
2018 First official language - French 69 11 7 2 1 0 8 88 4 158
2017 First official language - English 77 14 4 1 1 1 3 94 2 156
2017 First official language - French 70 14 4 2 2 1 7 91 4 193

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 First official language - English 77 8 3 3 5 1 4 89 8 155
2018 First official language - French 84 4 5 3 1 0 5 91 4 159
2017 First official language - English 67 21 3 3 3 0 2 90 6 158
2017 First official language - French 76 9 4 3 2 1 5 90 5 194

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 First official language - English 50 29 14 2 1 0 4 82 3 155
2018 First official language - French 55 26 14 2 1 0 2 82 3 159
2017 First official language - English 59 25 13 2 1 0 0 84 3 158
2017 First official language - French 62 21 7 5 0 0 4 86 6 193

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 First official language - English 23 32 33 10 3 0 0 55 12 157
2018 First official language - French 16 34 34 14 2 0 0 50 16 160
2017 First official language - English 21 36 33 6 3 0 1 58 9 159
2017 First official language - French 13 33 37 11 3 1 1 48 15 194

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 First official language - English 8 16 36 26 13 1 0 39 24 154
2018 First official language - French 5 15 39 24 17 0 0 41 21 158
2017 First official language - English 6 9 30 43 11 0 1 55 15 157
2017 First official language - French 6 14 31 27 19 1 1 47 21 193

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 First official language - English 29 46 10 5 5 5 1 79 11 157
2018 First official language - French 34 43 13 6 2 2 1 79 8 160
2017 First official language - English 27 35 14 7 5 13 0 71 13 158
2017 First official language - French 27 36 17 5 5 9 1 70 11 194

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 First official language - English 31 42 12 8 4 3 0 76 12 154
2018 First official language - French 29 39 15 11 4 1 1 69 15 161
2017 First official language - English 35 38 10 7 7 2 0 76 14 159
2017 First official language - French 23 36 17 13 8 2 0 61 22 194
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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 First official language - English 46 30 10 3 5 4 1 48 52 156
2018 First official language - French 52 26 8 7 5 1 1 53 47 162
2017 First official language - English 44 19 18 5 7 7 1 47 53 159
2017 First official language - French 48 22 13 5 10 1 1 49 51 194

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 First official language - English 22 76
2018 First official language - French 18 74
2017 First official language - English 18 85
2017 First official language - French 20 95

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 First official language - English 28 76
2018 First official language - French 31 74
2017 First official language - English 29 85
2017 First official language - French 29 95

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 First official language - English 15 76
2018 First official language - French 19 74
2017 First official language - English 33 85
2017 First official language - French 15 95

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 First official language - English 35 76
2018 First official language - French 33 74
2017 First official language - English 34 85
2017 First official language - French 46 95

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 First official language - English 0 76
2018 First official language - French 7 74
2017 First official language - English 3 85
2017 First official language - French 10 95

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 First official language - English 24 76
2018 First official language - French 26 74

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 33 76
2018 First official language - French 26 74
2017 First official language - English 30 85
2017 First official language - French 35 95

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 First official language - English 10 57 16 4 5 9 72
2018 First official language - French 7 57 17 5 5 10 71
2017 First official language - English 9 69 11 2 4 6 82
2017 First official language - French 7 47 22 8 3 14 91

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 69 31 75
2018 First official language - French 68 32 73

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 First official language - English 30 24 15 11 13 3 2 58 26 76
2018 First official language - French 36 20 10 16 7 3 8 63 26 73
2017 First official language - English 31 17 17 15 16 0 4 50 32 85
2017 First official language - French 20 31 12 9 14 2 13 59 27 95

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 First official language - English 12 12 12 10 19 5 31 37 45 76
2018 First official language - French 8 20 8 8 22 4 30 42 45 72
2017 First official language - English 18 11 15 14 21 3 18 37 45 85
2017 First official language - French 4 11 10 9 33 0 32 22 63 95

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 First official language - English 51 14 13 8 6 2 6 71 15 154
2018 First official language - French 49 9 16 10 8 0 8 63 20 162
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