2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistical Survey Operations by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 36 44 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 46 6 9 3 0 0 83 12 934
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 30 14 15 3 0 0 68 18 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 43 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 1224

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 19 41 17 12 12 0 0 59 23 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 34 21 8 7 0 0 64 16 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 29 24 10 6 0 0 60 16 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 34 19 7 6 0 1 68 13 1226

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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 33 12 13 8 0 0 67 21 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 34 13 8 6 0 0 74 13 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 26 13 14 9 0 0 63 24 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 32 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1226

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
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 34 13 10 12 0 0 65 22 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 32 15 12 12 1 1 61 24 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 34 23 9 8 0 0 60 17 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 29 17 12 11 0 1 60 23 1225

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 34 19 14 2 0 0 65 16 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 38 17 8 7 0 0 68 15 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 35 18 18 3 0 0 61 21 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 41 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 1227

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 27 16 23 15 0 0 45 38 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 30 16 17 17 1 0 50 34 935
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 15 18 34 15 0 0 33 49 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 34 16 16 15 0 0 53 31 1226

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 55 2 11 6 0 0 81 16 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 40 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 934
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 27 41 9 15 8 0 0 68 24 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 41 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1225

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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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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 33 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 37 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 934
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 32 20 9 3 0 0 68 12 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 36 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 1224

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 22 26 13 13 0 0 49 26 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 33 19 14 16 0 0 51 30 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 15 26 21 17 0 0 36 38 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 34 19 15 13 0 0 53 28 1227

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 33 24 0 2 0 0 73 2 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 33 13 4 3 0 0 80 8 937
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 38 21 7 0 0 0 73 7 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 31 11 4 2 0 0 83 7 1224

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my 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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 29 16 26 17 0 0 41 43 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 24 22 20 24 1 1 34 44 935
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 15 15 18 17 26 6 3 33 47 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 28 19 19 20 0 1 41 40 1223

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my 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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 29 17 22 9 5 4 47 34 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 24 21 21 22 0 1 36 43 937
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 18 18 27 22 0 3 30 51 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 25 19 19 19 1 1 42 38 1221

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 43 19 9 7 0 0 65 16 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 35 21 15 7 0 0 56 23 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 35 21 9 17 0 0 53 26 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 39 18 12 8 1 0 61 20 1217

Question 14. Overall, I like 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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 31 44 11 5 9 0 0 76 14 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 37 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 935
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 26 21 5 9 0 0 64 15 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 36 14 6 5 0 0 74 11 1222

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 63 12 13 4 0 0 9 82 4 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 24 9 2 1 1 7 88 3 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 21 6 6 0 0 6 87 6 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 24 7 2 0 2 9 90 2 1224

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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Rarely
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 8 26 28 15 12 0 12 30 38 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 15 24 25 20 2 6 49 25 931
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 20 32 18 27 0 3 46 21 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 11 29 25 23 2 5 52 17 1222

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
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Rarely
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 9 31 6 20 23 0 10 48 45 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 18 22 19 24 3 4 45 31 934
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 3 26 24 8 30 9 0 42 32 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 13 23 21 25 4 5 51 23 1218

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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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 14 7 27 10 19 2 21 38 27 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 15 22 19 19 5 10 46 29 928
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 9 14 17 33 9 9 61 21 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 12 22 20 22 6 12 50 23 1219

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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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 7 7 22 29 26 0 9 60 15 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 4 8 21 26 31 1 8 64 13 933
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 8 12 21 45 6 8 77 10 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 6 18 30 32 3 9 70 9 1215

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 7 6 37 16 24 0 9 45 14 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 14 21 22 27 2 7 54 22 931
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 9 23 15 36 5 5 57 17 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 9 19 23 31 3 10 62 16 1220

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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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 27 36 10 9 5 4 21 39 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 16 20 17 19 5 8 42 35 934
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 18 27 15 26 5 3 45 26 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 12 21 19 25 7 8 51 24 1220

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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Rarely
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Never/ Almost never
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 16 22 14 20 19 0 9 42 42 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 19 24 19 18 3 7 41 33 935
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 12 33 6 27 9 5 38 23 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 13 24 19 24 3 8 48 24 1222
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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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 20 26 16 4 12 9 43 25 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 22 22 15 11 10 8 42 32 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 27 32 3 8 9 3 51 12 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 23 19 12 11 8 8 50 27 1225

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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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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 38 7 10 2 4 0 80 13 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 25 13 13 14 3 2 58 28 938
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 27 9 18 6 3 0 66 24 33
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 27 12 12 10 3 2 64 23 1227

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 13 15 22 26 12 0 29 54 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 19 16 18 16 21 2 36 44 938
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 15 26 20 12 18 0 29 39 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 21 16 15 13 22 3 41 38 1225

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

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 44 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 39 11 9 4 2 2 75 14 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 41 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 38 9 8 4 1 1 78 12 1227

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 31 22 7 2 12 2 64 11 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 32 25 8 6 6 4 56 16 942
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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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 44 4 6 6 0 4 84 12 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 36 10 9 7 0 0 73 16 943
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 24 24 8 9 0 0 59 17 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 32 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 1228

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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 35 6 0 6 6 4 87 6 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 29 13 9 7 3 2 70 17 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 33 15 9 5 3 3 69 16 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 29 14 7 5 3 2 72 13 1228

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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 47 26 19 6 4 0 0 72 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 11 11 6 1 0 72 17 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 27 18 13 5 3 0 63 19 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 35 11 10 5 1 1 73 16 1227

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

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 45 27 12 6 8 2 0 74 14 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 29 15 7 8 3 1 69 15 940
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 39 31 19 6 6 0 0 69 12 33
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 28 17 7 7 3 1 68 15 1225

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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 38 9 2 6 0 0 83 8 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 30 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 30 9 15 11 0 0 65 26 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 32 15 8 6 0 0 70 14 1228
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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 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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 37 14 17 2 6 0 64 21 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 27 18 11 11 11 1 55 25 929
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 20 24 12 12 3 0 52 24 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 29 14 10 9 10 1 63 21 1221

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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 30 19 19 20 10 2 0 50 31 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 29 20 16 12 2 0 51 29 931
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 17 21 26 5 3 3 44 34 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 31 16 14 11 2 1 58 25 1219

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
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 22 24 20 18 10 6 0 49 30 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 25 20 19 13 7 0 43 34 932
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 24 18 30 3 5 0 47 34 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 31 18 14 10 8 1 53 27 1223

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 26 9 30 12 5 0 46 44 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 25 18 20 18 4 0 41 40 929
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 8 31 20 23 15 3 0 40 39 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 29 16 17 15 5 0 49 34 1224
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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 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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 47 15 12 4 0 0 70 15 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 37 20 12 8 1 0 59 21 940
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 36 18 20 8 3 0 52 30 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 39 17 12 5 2 1 65 18 1224

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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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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 47 15 4 6 0 0 76 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 14 12 9 4 2 62 23 941
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 29 18 16 5 0 3 59 22 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 33 13 10 7 4 2 67 19 1227

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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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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 44 16 7 4 2 0 73 11 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 31 23 10 9 3 1 57 19 941

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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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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 19 12 21 14 13 4 44 42 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 20 17 15 19 12 1 41 40 941
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 15 12 11 23 16 0 46 41 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 21 15 15 19 12 2 42 40 1228

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

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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 15 21 16 23 6 0 36 42 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 17 23 17 22 9 2 30 43 940
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 12 12 26 27 17 5 0 26 47 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 18 23 14 19 11 4 35 39 1228

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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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 Has served in the Canadian military 15 23 15 13 29 0 5 40 44 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 18 17 18 27 6 6 30 51 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 15 24 14 32 5 0 25 49 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 19 17 24 8 6 31 47 1228

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 9 21 29 23 6 12 0 34 33 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 17 25 22 19 8 2 27 46 945
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 18 25 20 23 5 0 28 45 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 23 22 18 19 8 2 34 41 1229

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 37 15 6 4 0 0 76 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 29 17 7 5 7 1 67 14 944
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 21 26 3 5 5 0 63 9 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 29 15 5 5 7 3 72 11 1228

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 30 28 0 6 4 0 65 6 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 33 16 10 7 4 0 65 18 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 29 27 21 17 5 0 0 57 23 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 13 7 5 4 1 74 12 1225

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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 37 4 12 4 0 0 81 15 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 23 24 15 0 0 0 62 15 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 35 9 7 5 0 0 78 13 1226

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 24 16 13 15 0 0 56 28 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 28 20 12 13 1 0 55 25 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 18 18 26 9 0 0 47 35 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 31 18 10 10 0 1 61 20 1228

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 30 16 19 7 0 0 58 26 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 32 20 12 10 0 0 57 22 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 35 14 24 3 0 0 59 26 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 35 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 1227

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 19 14 13 29 4 2 41 44 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 18 20 17 18 7 2 40 39 944
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 15 15 18 29 5 0 34 50 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 17 22 15 16 7 2 42 34 1226
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 31 34 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 45 31 924
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 41 38 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 47 34 1221

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 20 33 33 7 7 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 9 32 15 7 11 230
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 6 29 17 8 15 225
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 86 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 79 942

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 6 29 4 4 31 4 45 11 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 12 19 8 9 34 6 39 29 927
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 15 15 3 3 45 3 61 10 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 14 17 6 8 34 8 46 25 1225

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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 24 30 4 4 5 0 61 7 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 27 19 6 9 15 2 59 18 923
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 14 18 14 3 15 3 57 21 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 28 15 7 7 15 3 65 17 1224
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Discrimination

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 6 31 0 6 23 6 47 9 31
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 13 19 4 6 39 6 47 19 928
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 21 12 24 0 3 35 5 55 6 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 15 18 3 5 38 8 53 14 1219

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 28 15 0 6 14 0 76 7 31
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 28 16 4 6 19 2 66 13 929
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 29 12 5 3 12 0 76 10 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 29 14 4 4 19 2 72 10 1220
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 25 33 20 11 11 0 0 58 22 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 24 21 12 13 0 1 52 26 945
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 18 17 30 12 0 0 41 42 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 23 22 11 11 1 1 55 23 1226

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 Has served in the Canadian military 32 29 22 10 4 0 4 64 14 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 27 17 6 3 0 4 73 9 943
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 36 19 6 0 0 0 76 6 33
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 25 15 5 2 1 3 77 8 1226

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 Has served in the Canadian military 43 29 13 4 4 4 4 78 8 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 24 14 5 3 1 8 77 9 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 48 26 20 3 0 0 3 77 3 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 23 12 4 3 1 6 80 7 1222

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 24 22 0 6 0 7 70 6 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 21 10 4 3 3 7 81 8 943
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 54 20 12 12 0 0 3 76 12 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 60 19 8 4 2 3 5 85 6 1224

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 16 11 0 0 0 13 88 0 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 16 8 3 2 1 14 85 6 944
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 62 15 6 0 3 0 14 90 3 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 14 6 2 1 0 15 89 4 1220

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 33 18 17 10 0 0 55 26 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 28 20 10 11 0 2 58 21 947
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 35 22 9 9 0 0 60 18 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 29 18 11 9 0 1 61 21 1224

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 30 16 12 10 5 4 59 24 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 22 20 11 11 2 4 55 24 947
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 21 28 15 3 0 3 53 18 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 26 19 12 8 1 3 59 21 1224

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 10 19 10 11 2 6 57 22 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 24 15 10 6 3 6 66 18 944
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 34 24 3 0 3 3 71 3 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 25 16 7 5 1 3 70 13 1224

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 Has served in the Canadian military 37 28 8 13 8 2 4 69 22 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 30 13 7 5 1 3 74 12 943
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 44 30 9 3 14 0 0 74 17 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 27 15 8 5 0 2 72 14 1226

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 Has served in the Canadian military 36 37 12 6 6 0 4 76 12 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 29 13 5 3 0 3 79 8 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 35 47 7 5 0 0 6 87 6 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 26 11 4 3 1 3 81 7 1224

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 Has served in the Canadian military 59 22 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 21 16 6 4 0 4 73 11 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 19 21 6 3 0 0 70 9 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 22 13 6 4 0 5 75 11 1225

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 Has served in the Canadian military 65 10 2 0 0 2 20 97 0 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 61 12 6 3 2 6 12 87 6 936

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 Has served in the Canadian military 65 17 0 0 4 4 11 96 4 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 62 15 7 4 5 2 5 82 10 945
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 70 14 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 14 6 4 3 1 4 87 7 1222

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 Has served in the Canadian military 69 14 7 0 4 0 7 89 4 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 66 17 7 3 2 1 4 87 5 944
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 67 24 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 18 4 2 1 0 3 92 4 1226

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 Has served in the Canadian military 64 22 10 0 0 0 4 89 0 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 22 12 7 7 0 3 73 14 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 62 18 18 3 0 0 0 79 3 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 56 19 11 5 6 0 2 78 11 1222

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 Has served in the Canadian military 44 0 4 0 0 4 49 93 0 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 5 2 0 1 0 51 93 2 939
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 59 3 3 0 0 0 35 95 0 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 6 2 1 0 0 45 95 2 1217

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 Has served in the Canadian military 50 7 26 6 2 0 9 63 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 19 12 7 4 1 13 73 12 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 12 3 5 3 0 9 87 9 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 20 11 5 3 1 10 78 10 1224

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 15 15 17 23 0 0 44 41 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 20 17 14 23 1 2 46 37 946
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 30 14 21 12 23 0 0 44 35 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 20 17 15 20 0 1 47 35 1226

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 Has served in the Canadian military 55 20 12 6 2 0 6 79 9 33
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 26 12 5 4 1 3 77 10 944
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 47 29 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 28 11 5 3 0 3 81 8 1226

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 25 32 17 2 0 4 47 20 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 30 34 12 6 0 0 47 19 940
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 35 33 18 0 0 0 49 18 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 35 31 11 6 0 0 51 17 1225

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 Has served in the Canadian military 14 21 17 26 18 0 4 46 37 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 17 37 22 13 0 1 35 28 942
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 24 35 24 8 0 0 32 32 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 15 34 25 15 0 0 41 25 1223

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 Has served in the Canadian military 17 27 18 24 8 6 0 47 34 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 30 22 13 12 6 1 50 26 940
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 17 27 26 12 18 0 0 44 30 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 29 23 13 14 7 1 46 29 1227

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 Has served in the Canadian military 18 29 26 18 10 0 0 47 27 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 25 20 18 16 3 2 43 36 941
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 20 29 14 18 15 3 0 51 34 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 29 20 16 15 3 2 46 33 1228
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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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(%)
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 Has served in the Canadian military 51 17 6 0 0 26 0 69 31 32
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 18 6 2 2 13 3 66 34 936
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 12 12 3 6 24 3 56 44 34
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 22 10 4 3 15 2 53 47 1222

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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(%)
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 Has served in the Canadian military 66 10 0 0 5 9 11 94 6 31
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 8 4 1 3 6 25 88 6 911
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