2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 106. Are you an Aboriginal person?

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). 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.

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Employee engagement

Question 7. 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
2017 Aboriginal 32 39 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 43 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 418
2014 Aboriginal 19 32 19 0 29 0 0 51 29 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 45 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 407
2011 Aboriginal 35 41 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 41 15 8 6 0 0 72 13 397
2008 Aboriginal 53 20 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 46 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 246

Question 11. 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
2019 Aboriginal 48 45 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 33 11 6 5 0 0 77 11 493
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 28 10 0 0 0 62 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 419

Question 12. 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
2019 Aboriginal 82 11 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 29 8 2 1 0 0 88 3 492
2017 Aboriginal 32 59 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 34 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 418
2014 Aboriginal 62 25 0 6 6 0 0 87 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 61 29 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 407
2011 Aboriginal 83 11 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 52 36 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 398

Question 16. 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
2019 Aboriginal 81 12 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 50 33 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 495
2017 Aboriginal 44 37 0 0 10 9 0 89 11 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 418
2014 Aboriginal 23 39 25 6 6 0 0 62 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 408
2011 Aboriginal 39 39 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 398
2008 Aboriginal 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 53 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 247

Question 51. 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
2019 Aboriginal 48 12 17 24 0 0 0 59 24 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 25 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 495
2017 Aboriginal 22 50 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 417
2014 Aboriginal 0 26 29 32 13 0 0 26 45 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 42 15 9 5 1 0 71 13 407
2011 Aboriginal 17 28 17 11 28 0 0 44 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 18 10 5 1 0 66 16 395

Question 52. 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
2019 Aboriginal 48 33 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 29 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 493
2017 Aboriginal 41 40 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 40 41 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 417
2014 Aboriginal 0 36 19 38 6 0 0 36 44 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 43 11 11 3 1 0 74 14 406
2011 Aboriginal 11 39 11 28 11 0 0 50 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 399
2008 Aboriginal 20 53 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 18 12 6 0 0 64 18 247

Question 53. 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
2019 Aboriginal 28 32 21 7 12 0 0 60 19 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 43 24 12 8 9 2 1 70 18 495
2017 Aboriginal 22 19 28 21 10 0 0 41 31 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 23 20 10 5 4 1 63 17 418
2014 Aboriginal 10 13 26 25 19 6 0 25 47 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 26 17 12 12 5 1 57 25 407
2011 Aboriginal 22 11 11 33 22 0 0 33 56 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 24 19 14 12 3 1 54 26 399
2008 Aboriginal 40 20 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 28 18 18 11 3 0 51 31 247
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019 Aboriginal 69 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 24 12 3 2 2 4 81 5 496

Question 26. 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
2019 Aboriginal 58 30 0 0 0 12 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 29 10 4 2 0 1 84 7 495
2017 Aboriginal 43 28 0 20 0 9 0 78 22 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 37 10 5 2 0 1 83 6 419
2014 Aboriginal 17 39 13 25 6 0 0 56 31 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 9 5 4 3 1 81 9 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 33 22 0 28 0 0 50 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 29 12 6 7 2 1 75 13 400
2008 Aboriginal 67 7 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 33 16 10 8 2 1 65 18 247

Question 27. 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
2019 Aboriginal 46 42 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 10 5 4 1 1 81 9 493
2017 Aboriginal 43 37 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 81 11 418
2014 Aboriginal 23 32 13 18 13 0 0 56 31 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 33 17 11 22 0 0 50 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 35 8 10 8 1 1 75 17 400
2008 Aboriginal 60 7 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 27 33 14 16 9 1 0 61 25 247

Question 31. 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
2017 Aboriginal 43 18 10 19 10 0 0 61 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 29 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 415
2014 Aboriginal 23 38 13 12 13 0 0 62 25 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 33 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 407

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 Aboriginal 49 29 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 48 29 8 5 6 3 0 80 11 496
2017 Aboriginal 31 29 19 9 12 0 0 60 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 35 14 9 4 4 0 72 14 419
2014 Aboriginal 26 30 13 19 13 0 0 55 32 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 26 38 15 11 6 4 0 67 17 406
2011 Aboriginal 6 33 28 11 17 6 0 41 29 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 15 11 6 5 1 65 18 399

Question 35. 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
2019 Aboriginal 38 40 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 30 9 7 5 2 0 79 12 496
2017 Aboriginal 31 29 19 9 12 0 0 60 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 41 16 9 4 1 0 70 14 419
2014 Aboriginal 10 45 7 32 6 0 0 55 38 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 42 17 8 7 2 0 67 15 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 17 28 17 22 6 0 29 41 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 29 35 16 11 7 1 1 66 18 398
2008 Aboriginal 40 20 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 32 15 10 9 3 0 64 20 247

Question 36. 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
2019 Aboriginal 38 50 0 0 0 12 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 33 14 7 7 4 0 71 14 496
2017 Aboriginal 22 9 30 30 0 9 0 34 33 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 17 40 18 12 7 5 0 60 21 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 43 13 12 32 0 0 43 44 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 36 21 15 7 4 0 55 23 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 11 39 22 17 0 0 22 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 41 19 14 6 4 0 59 21 399
2008 Aboriginal 20 33 13 33 0 0 0 53 33 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 16 37 17 18 8 4 0 55 27 246

Question 37. 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
2019 Aboriginal 38 32 18 0 0 12 0 80 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 14 11 6 3 0 68 18 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 20 38 16 16 6 3 1 61 23 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 13 19 44 23 0 0 13 67 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 17 35 18 19 9 3 0 53 28 406
2011 Aboriginal 6 17 22 22 33 0 0 22 56 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 15 36 19 19 9 2 0 52 28 399
2008 Aboriginal 27 20 13 33 7 0 0 47 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 30 18 24 13 2 0 43 39 245
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. 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
2019 Aboriginal 42 40 0 12 0 0 7 87 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 40 38 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 495
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 19 10 9 0 0 62 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 38 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 419
2014 Aboriginal 7 26 7 44 17 0 0 33 61 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 28 37 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 6 11 33 0 0 50 44 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 27 43 11 13 5 0 0 71 18 398

Question 9. 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
2019 Aboriginal 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 39 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 492
2017 Aboriginal 13 56 10 21 0 0 0 69 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 417

Question 25. 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
2019 Aboriginal 48 33 0 7 12 0 0 81 19 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 31 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 492
2017 Aboriginal 43 18 19 20 0 0 0 61 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 41 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 419
2014 Aboriginal 17 33 25 6 19 0 0 49 26 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 36 11 10 4 1 1 75 14 408
2011 Aboriginal 28 28 11 11 22 0 0 56 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 37 7 9 7 0 1 78 15 399
2008 Aboriginal 47 20 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 41 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 247

Job fit and development

Question 4. 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
2019 Aboriginal 38 51 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 44 36 10 7 2 0 1 81 9 494
2017 Aboriginal 22 78 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 38 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 418
2014 Aboriginal 19 45 22 0 13 0 0 65 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 56 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 40 39 10 6 3 0 2 81 9 398
2008 Aboriginal 33 27 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 21 36 21 13 7 1 0 58 21 247

Question 44. 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
2019 Aboriginal 48 11 19 12 0 10 0 66 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 31 13 10 5 3 1 72 15 493
2017 Aboriginal 34 19 29 9 0 9 0 58 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 43 35 9 6 3 4 0 81 10 417
2014 Aboriginal 30 19 13 32 0 7 0 52 34 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 33 9 7 7 3 2 77 14 408
2011 Aboriginal 11 22 33 22 11 0 0 33 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 36 37 12 8 5 1 2 75 13 398
2008 Aboriginal 7 40 27 20 7 0 0 47 27 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 20 19 15 1 0 45 34 247

Question 45. 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
2019 Aboriginal 27 33 7 10 12 12 0 67 25 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 24 13 15 11 4 3 57 28 496
2017 Aboriginal 22 10 10 39 19 0 0 32 58 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 23 28 12 15 14 3 4 55 32 419
2014 Aboriginal 7 17 13 32 32 0 0 23 64 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 16 24 15 16 23 4 3 42 42 408
2011 Aboriginal 0 24 12 6 59 0 0 24 65 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 17 21 25 2 4 33 49 399
2008 Aboriginal 7 27 27 0 40 0 0 33 40 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 27 13 19 26 1 2 39 47 247

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
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
2019 Aboriginal 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 21 11 4 3 1 6 80 8 496

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language
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
2019 Aboriginal 57 10 11 0 12 10 0 75 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 9 8 2 3 1 13 84 7 495

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
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
2019 Aboriginal 48 30 0 12 0 10 0 87 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 19 10 4 2 1 5 83 6 493

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs
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
2019 Aboriginal 48 18 0 12 0 22 0 85 15 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 18 11 5 3 3 6 79 9 493

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region
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
2019 Aboriginal 55 0 23 0 0 10 12 71 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 62 15 7 3 2 3 8 86 6 494

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education
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
2019 Aboriginal 45 23 0 0 10 10 12 87 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 70 11 9 2 1 1 5 88 3 496

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Aboriginal 57 11 10 0 0 10 12 87 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 74 9 5 2 1 3 6 91 4 493

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Aboriginal 78 0 10 0 0 0 12 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 77 6 4 1 1 2 11 94 2 494

Empowerment

Question 13. 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
2019 Aboriginal 39 42 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 8 10 5 0 0 77 15 491
2017 Aboriginal 32 37 12 10 10 0 0 68 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 36 40 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 33 7 31 29 0 0 33 61 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 29 43 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 33 11 22 11 0 0 56 33 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 32 43 11 8 6 0 1 75 13 396

Question 14. 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
2017 Aboriginal 34 19 18 19 10 0 0 53 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 36 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 416
2014 Aboriginal 0 39 19 28 13 0 0 39 41 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 37 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 408

Question 15. 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
2019 Aboriginal 48 45 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 489
2017 Aboriginal 44 28 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 39 38 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 418
2014 Aboriginal 7 33 7 31 23 0 0 39 54 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 44 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 39 22 17 0 0 0 61 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 400

Question 47. 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
2019 Aboriginal 20 68 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 32 37 17 8 3 3 0 71 12 496
2017 Aboriginal 22 19 18 19 10 12 0 47 33 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 26 43 19 5 4 2 1 71 9 418

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. 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
2019 Aboriginal 46 43 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 11 5 4 1 1 79 9 493
2017 Aboriginal 32 50 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 44 34 11 7 3 1 0 79 11 418
2014 Aboriginal 7 25 20 19 30 0 0 32 48 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 35 39 13 6 3 2 2 77 10 407
2011 Aboriginal 22 33 17 11 17 0 0 56 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 39 41 12 6 2 0 1 80 8 397

Question 17. 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
2019 Aboriginal 45 32 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 31 15 5 3 0 0 76 8 491
2017 Aboriginal 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 45 35 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 419
2014 Aboriginal 30 26 26 12 7 0 0 56 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 38 37 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 408
2011 Aboriginal 47 41 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 15 6 3 0 0 77 8 398
2008 Aboriginal 13 53 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 31 40 16 10 3 0 0 72 13 247

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
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
2019 Aboriginal 61 28 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 20 8 7 5 2 4 78 13 494
2017 Aboriginal 40 0 32 9 10 0 9 44 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 49 25 8 5 3 3 7 82 10 417
2014 Aboriginal 19 32 20 12 0 0 17 62 15 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 25 9 4 4 4 8 80 10 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 17 6 22 0 6 53 29 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 27 11 6 8 2 4 73 15 397

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 19 42 39 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 34 28 38 496
2017 Aboriginal 37 42 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 36 36 419
2014 Aboriginal 55 19 26 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 33 408
2011 Aboriginal 39 22 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 26 36 397

Question 55. 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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 11 19 43 3 16 9 118
2014 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 54 3 9999 13 150
2011 Non-Aboriginal 9 13 62 6 9999 11 151
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. 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
2019 Aboriginal 58 35 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 60 30 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 494
2017 Aboriginal 29 41 9 12 9 0 0 70 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 419
2014 Aboriginal 36 39 0 12 6 6 0 81 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 408
2011 Aboriginal 39 33 6 0 22 0 0 72 22 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 40 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 400
2008 Aboriginal 53 27 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 48 34 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 246

Question 39. 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
2019 Aboriginal 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 45 40 8 3 2 1 0 86 5 495
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 47 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 68 7 25 0 0 0 68 25 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 30 48 11 7 2 1 0 80 10 408
2011 Aboriginal 11 50 11 17 11 0 0 61 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 30 48 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 400

Organizational performance

Question 18a. 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
2019 Aboriginal 0 21 34 17 19 0 10 40 23 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 19 33 26 12 1 1 39 28 492
2017 Aboriginal 9 9 63 9 9 0 0 18 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 5 22 41 17 10 0 5 28 29 418
2014 Aboriginal 29 32 26 7 7 0 0 13 61 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 27 39 17 6 1 1 24 36 407
2011 Aboriginal 17 22 44 17 0 0 0 17 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 22 40 17 7 0 4 25 33 399
2008 Aboriginal 13 33 27 20 7 0 0 27 47 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 31 34 13 6 1 2 20 45 247

Question 18b. 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
2019 Aboriginal 0 12 23 26 30 0 10 62 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 7 16 22 28 25 1 2 54 24 493
2017 Aboriginal 0 18 50 32 0 0 0 32 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 28 25 14 3 6 43 27 416
2014 Aboriginal 25 36 13 7 13 7 0 21 65 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 9 22 29 22 11 4 3 35 33 405
2011 Aboriginal 17 28 28 22 6 0 0 28 44 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 30 26 12 2 5 41 27 398
2008 Aboriginal 14 29 29 14 7 7 0 23 46 14
2008 Non-Aboriginal 14 25 27 21 10 1 2 32 40 247

Question 18c. 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
2019 Aboriginal 0 24 40 10 7 10 10 21 30 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 9 17 32 23 13 2 3 38 28 491
2017 Aboriginal 12 9 56 23 0 0 0 23 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 38 19 12 1 4 32 28 418
2014 Aboriginal 37 36 7 13 7 0 0 20 74 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 24 33 17 10 2 3 28 37 407
2011 Aboriginal 22 28 22 11 11 6 0 24 53 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 31 22 9 3 5 34 33 398
2008 Aboriginal 7 33 33 13 7 7 0 21 43 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 13 27 32 16 9 1 3 26 41 247

Question 18d. 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
2019 Aboriginal 0 0 43 24 23 0 10 52 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 5 10 31 31 21 1 1 53 16 491
2017 Aboriginal 0 9 9 82 0 0 0 82 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 15 31 29 17 1 3 48 20 414
2014 Aboriginal 19 17 19 33 13 0 0 46 35 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 4 18 34 27 13 2 1 41 23 406
2011 Aboriginal 0 17 39 28 17 0 0 44 17 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 3 14 32 34 13 1 4 49 18 398
2008 Aboriginal 13 7 40 33 7 0 0 40 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 38 28 6 1 2 35 26 247

Question 18e. 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
2019 Aboriginal 0 21 10 41 19 0 10 66 23 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 6 12 27 25 24 3 3 52 20 492
2017 Aboriginal 0 0 31 51 0 0 18 62 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 8 17 29 22 16 1 6 41 27 417
2014 Aboriginal 42 13 13 19 13 0 0 32 55 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 11 24 30 18 10 2 4 30 38 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 28 22 33 6 0 0 39 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 10 20 31 21 13 1 5 36 32 398
2008 Aboriginal 7 27 60 0 7 0 0 7 33 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 11 18 33 25 9 1 4 35 30 245

Question 18f. 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
2019 Aboriginal 10 12 62 17 0 0 0 17 21 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 11 23 20 19 20 4 4 42 36 491
2017 Aboriginal 0 31 42 9 9 0 9 20 34 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 23 22 21 12 4 5 36 40 418
2014 Aboriginal 25 13 19 30 13 0 0 43 38 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 8 19 27 25 12 6 3 41 30 407
2011 Aboriginal 11 11 33 17 11 0 17 33 27 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 6 14 27 27 15 4 7 47 22 396
2008 Aboriginal 13 20 27 20 7 7 7 31 38 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 12 32 23 16 10 2 5 28 47 247

Question 18g. 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
2019 Aboriginal 0 12 69 7 0 12 0 8 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 13 33 25 16 3 2 43 22 491
2017 Aboriginal 12 22 20 37 9 0 0 47 34 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 6 20 38 20 10 3 4 32 28 418
2014 Aboriginal 25 42 13 13 0 7 0 14 72 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 19 35 16 13 3 3 31 32 406

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 0 19 42 23 17 0 0 40 19 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 3 7 27 33 25 2 2 61 11 491

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019 Aboriginal 7 83 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 35 18 12 5 2 0 64 17 494

Respectful workplace

Question 21. 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
2019 Aboriginal 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 26 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 495
2017 Aboriginal 71 9 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 31 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 26 20 12 23 0 6 42 37 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 32 8 9 6 0 0 77 14 407

Question 22. 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
2017 Aboriginal 62 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 36 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 39 31 6 10 0 0 52 17 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 407

Question 23. 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
2019 Aboriginal 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 9 5 2 1 0 83 7 491

Question 48. 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
2019 Aboriginal 27 40 10 12 0 12 0 75 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 495
2017 Aboriginal 34 28 28 0 0 10 0 69 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 42 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 417
2014 Aboriginal 0 62 19 6 12 0 0 62 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 37 39 13 5 3 4 0 79 8 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 28 17 22 17 0 0 44 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 38 39 14 4 2 2 1 80 6 398

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
2017 Aboriginal 34 38 9 10 9 0 0 72 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 14 4 2 3 1 79 7 418
2014 Aboriginal 17 39 26 6 12 0 0 56 18 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 41 35 11 5 2 5 0 80 8 408

Question 50. 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
2019 Aboriginal 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 494
2017 Aboriginal 53 28 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 37 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 49 13 19 6 0 0 62 25 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 45 41 8 3 3 0 0 86 7 408
2011 Aboriginal 11 33 28 17 11 0 0 44 28 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 45 37 10 5 3 1 0 82 7 397
2008 Aboriginal 33 27 7 20 7 0 7 64 29 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 35 40 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 245

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 Aboriginal 42 33 7 0 0 12 7 92 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 36 30 14 6 5 4 4 72 13 495
2017 Aboriginal 34 48 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 32 30 13 8 5 6 6 71 15 419
2014 Aboriginal 6 26 19 19 23 7 0 35 45 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 31 31 11 11 6 4 5 68 19 407

Question 41. 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
2019 Aboriginal 28 39 10 23 0 0 0 67 23 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 37 30 15 9 5 3 1 70 15 494
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 35 15 10 4 4 2 69 15 417
2014 Aboriginal 10 39 13 25 6 6 0 53 34 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 27 35 16 11 7 3 2 65 19 408
2011 Aboriginal 17 22 22 28 11 0 0 39 39 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 34 35 13 7 6 3 2 73 14 400
2008 Aboriginal 33 27 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 30 29 18 13 8 3 1 61 21 247

Question 42. 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
2019 Aboriginal 17 33 39 12 0 0 0 49 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 32 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 495

Question 43. 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
2019 Aboriginal 17 7 31 22 0 24 0 31 29 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 19 18 12 8 10 3 55 24 493
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 25 17 12 11 14 6 51 28 419
2014 Aboriginal 7 13 7 26 41 7 0 21 72 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 19 20 17 15 13 4 39 37 405
2011 Aboriginal 11 17 11 17 33 11 0 31 56 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 16 21 19 15 12 13 5 44 33 398

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2019 Aboriginal 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 35 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 497
2017 Aboriginal 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 42 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 419
2014 Aboriginal 30 39 13 18 0 0 0 69 18 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 36 48 5 8 2 0 0 84 10 408
2011 Aboriginal 22 50 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 44 48 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 398
2008 Aboriginal 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 47 42 4 6 2 0 0 89 7 247

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
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
2019 Aboriginal 66 28 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 53 28 7 8 5 0 0 81 12 497
2017 Aboriginal 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 33 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 419
2014 Aboriginal 13 13 6 38 30 0 0 26 68 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 33 6 10 7 0 0 77 17 408
2011 Aboriginal 33 50 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 48 31 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 396

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety 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
2019 Aboriginal 51 27 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 55 33 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 494
2017 Aboriginal 48 40 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 52 37 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 418
2014 Aboriginal 33 55 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 47 40 8 4 1 0 1 88 4 407

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
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
2019 Aboriginal 76 0 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 58 25 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 497
2017 Aboriginal 29 32 0 9 18 0 12 69 31 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 10 7 3 0 1 81 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 55 20 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 52 30 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 408
2011 Aboriginal 44 44 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 61 22 6 9 2 0 0 84 11 396
2008 Aboriginal 40 20 7 20 13 0 0 60 33 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 55 28 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 247

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
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
2019 Aboriginal 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 59 22 7 9 2 0 1 82 12 496
2017 Aboriginal 63 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 21 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 418
2014 Aboriginal 49 19 12 20 0 0 0 68 20 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 62 22 5 7 2 0 1 86 9 408
2011 Aboriginal 35 29 18 6 6 6 0 69 13 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 62 24 4 8 3 0 0 86 11 399
2008 Aboriginal 53 33 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 52 25 6 11 4 0 2 79 15 247

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
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
2019 Aboriginal 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 80 12 2 3 1 0 1 93 5 495
2017 Aboriginal 91 0 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 82 14 2 1 0 0 0 96 1 418
2014 Aboriginal 62 13 12 13 0 0 0 75 13 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 75 17 1 4 1 0 1 93 5 405
2011 Aboriginal 61 11 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 82 13 2 3 1 0 1 95 4 399
2008 Aboriginal 87 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2008 Non-Aboriginal 79 11 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 247

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 67 22 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 497

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
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
2019 Aboriginal 32 43 7 12 0 0 7 80 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 30 40 12 11 4 1 3 72 15 495

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
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
2019 Aboriginal 52 35 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 54 25 9 2 0 7 3 87 3 493

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 64. 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
2019 Aboriginal 10 21 10 0 24 29 7 48 37 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 12 14 6 3 28 14 59 17 496
2017 Aboriginal 25 19 18 0 10 19 9 61 14 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 17 7 2 33 11 54 16 418
2014 Aboriginal 13 13 25 19 7 23 0 34 33 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 18 20 5 6 29 9 50 18 407

Question 65. 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
2017 Aboriginal 22 32 28 0 0 18 0 66 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 31 17 7 3 15 3 67 13 418
2014 Aboriginal 20 20 19 19 17 6 0 42 38 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 22 32 20 3 6 15 1 65 11 407
2011 Aboriginal 6 29 29 24 12 0 0 35 35 17
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 34 14 4 3 5 0 79 7 397

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 72. 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
2019 Aboriginal 20 11 10 0 12 41 7 58 23 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 22 11 18 3 2 29 15 58 9 497
2017 Aboriginal 25 10 28 0 0 10 28 56 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 16 15 16 3 2 37 11 59 10 418
2014 Aboriginal 0 26 30 12 13 13 7 32 31 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 14 15 20 3 2 39 7 53 9 407

Question 73. 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
2017 Aboriginal 34 30 18 0 0 9 9 78 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 30 14 4 3 19 3 73 9 417
2014 Aboriginal 7 39 19 16 13 6 0 49 30 15
2014 Non-Aboriginal 24 30 19 3 3 20 2 69 7 406
2011 Aboriginal 22 39 6 22 6 0 6 65 29 18
2011 Non-Aboriginal 42 35 12 2 1 7 0 83 4 397

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), 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. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Aboriginal 22 78 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 13 87 494
2017 Aboriginal 0 100 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 418
2014 Non-Aboriginal 12 88 403

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-Aboriginal 77 23 50
2014 Non-Aboriginal 80 20 49

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 47 39 2 8 0 0 3 89 9 38
2014 Non-Aboriginal 44 38 7 8 2 0 0 82 10 39
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A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. 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
2019 Aboriginal 54 35 0 0 0 12 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 61 23 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 496
2017 Aboriginal 61 19 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 28 9 3 3 0 0 85 7 419

Question 77. 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
2019 Aboriginal 10 39 12 12 11 17 0 58 27 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 20 10 3 7 1 63 15 494
2017 Aboriginal 9 44 9 0 19 19 0 65 24 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 35 22 11 5 8 1 58 17 419

Question 78. 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
2019 Aboriginal 20 40 22 12 0 7 0 64 13 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 33 33 17 8 6 3 0 68 15 494
2017 Aboriginal 30 32 9 19 0 10 0 69 21 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 18 43 20 10 6 3 0 63 17 416

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
2019 Aboriginal 50 38 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 25 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 495
2017 Aboriginal 51 9 0 31 9 0 0 60 40 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 27 28 18 13 12 0 2 56 26 418

Question 74b. 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
2019 Aboriginal 44 24 0 33 0 0 0 67 33 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 29 25 24 12 8 1 0 55 20 494
2017 Aboriginal 18 32 31 10 9 0 0 50 19 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 27 25 14 9 0 1 52 23 418

Question 74c. 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
2019 Aboriginal 34 54 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 27 19 10 5 1 0 66 15 493
2017 Aboriginal 32 32 9 0 9 9 9 77 11 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 28 30 23 10 8 0 1 59 18 418

Question 74d. 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
2019 Aboriginal 14 66 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 25 19 11 8 1 1 61 20 492
2017 Aboriginal 31 32 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 24 28 21 15 11 1 2 53 26 417

Question 74e. 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
2019 Aboriginal 44 24 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 49 22 15 5 5 1 3 74 11 493
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 0 9 0 0 18 89 11 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 46 28 12 5 4 0 5 78 9 416

Question 74f. 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
2019 Aboriginal 36 20 34 11 0 0 0 55 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 41 24 18 8 8 1 1 66 16 494
2017 Aboriginal 44 28 9 9 9 0 0 72 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 34 31 19 10 5 0 1 66 15 419

Question 74g. 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
2019 Aboriginal 27 42 19 12 0 0 0 69 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 29 18 9 3 1 1 69 13 489
2017 Aboriginal 31 9 31 20 9 0 0 40 29 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 29 32 23 8 5 0 2 63 14 418

Question 74h. 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
2019 Aboriginal 17 60 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 35 31 19 9 5 1 0 67 13 490
2017 Aboriginal 22 40 10 0 28 0 0 62 28 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 25 28 28 13 5 0 1 54 18 418

Question 74i. 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
2019 Aboriginal 38 43 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 39 32 12 9 6 1 0 72 16 490
2017 Aboriginal 22 30 10 29 9 0 0 52 38 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 30 30 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 416

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
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
2019 Aboriginal 60 28 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 26 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 490

Question 74k. 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
2019 Aboriginal 56 21 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 46 29 15 6 3 1 1 76 9 485
2017 Aboriginal 41 31 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 38 30 20 7 3 1 1 69 11 417

Question 74l. 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
2019 Aboriginal 71 10 12 0 0 0 7 87 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 63 17 8 5 3 1 2 83 9 489
2017 Aboriginal 53 9 19 9 0 0 10 69 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 63 21 8 3 2 0 2 86 6 419

Question 74m. 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
2019 Aboriginal 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 76 10 5 2 2 1 5 92 3 487

Question 74n. 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
2019 Aboriginal 55 33 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 75 12 4 2 4 1 2 91 6 492
2017 Aboriginal 81 9 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 71 13 5 4 3 1 3 88 7 415

Question 74o. 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
2019 Aboriginal 68 20 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 64 22 8 2 2 0 2 87 5 487
2017 Aboriginal 62 29 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 51 31 9 3 4 0 2 83 7 417

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) 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
2019 Aboriginal 65 11 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 66 18 8 5 3 0 1 85 8 490
2017 Aboriginal 61 10 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 59 21 10 3 5 0 3 82 9 418

Question 74q. 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
2019 Aboriginal 54 12 22 0 0 0 12 75 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 68 9 4 1 1 0 17 93 2 488
2017 Aboriginal 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 56 14 7 2 2 1 18 87 5 416

Question 74r. 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
2019 Aboriginal 55 33 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 77 13 5 1 1 0 3 92 2 489
2017 Aboriginal 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 70 15 7 1 1 1 6 91 2 415

Question 74s. 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
2019 Aboriginal 48 10 12 7 23 0 0 58 30 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 52 14 13 8 11 0 3 68 19 492
2017 Aboriginal 31 31 10 9 19 0 0 62 28 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 50 19 11 6 9 0 4 73 16 418

Question 74t. 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
2017 Aboriginal 52 20 9 9 0 0 10 80 10 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 55 27 10 4 1 1 2 84 5 416

Question 75. 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
2019 Aboriginal 10 37 42 11 0 0 0 47 11 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 23 32 31 10 3 0 0 56 13 496
2017 Aboriginal 0 31 51 18 0 0 0 31 18 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 13 35 35 11 5 0 0 49 16 419

Question 76. 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
2019 Aboriginal 0 30 22 37 12 0 0 48 30 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 8 16 33 27 16 0 0 44 24 493
2017 Non-Aboriginal 4 17 36 27 15 0 0 42 22 416
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. 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
2019 Aboriginal 61 10 7 12 0 10 0 68 32 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 38 27 17 8 5 5 1 40 60 494
2017 Aboriginal 53 20 9 0 9 0 9 58 42 10
2017 Non-Aboriginal 33 23 23 8 6 5 2 35 65 419

Question 87. 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
2019 Aboriginal 39 12 19 20 0 0 10 57 22 10
2019 Non-Aboriginal 47 17 14 5 6 1 11 72 12 490

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. 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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 19 36 11 14 9 2 9 63 25 253

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. 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
2017 Non-Aboriginal 7 17 14 12 21 2 27 34 47 254
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