2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	49	31	10	6	4	80	10	384
2019	Bisexual	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	41	13	8	2	77	10	85
2018	Heterosexual	40	43	11	6	1	82	7	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	61	0	11	9	81	19	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	37	18	9	2	71	11	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	46	32	11	5	5	0	78	11	384
2019	Bisexual	58	26	5	7	4	0	84	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	36	13	10	4	0	74	13	84
2018	Heterosexual	39	44	11	4	1	1	83	5	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	10	61	10	20	0	0	71	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	32	17	11	4	0	69	14	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	60	28	8	3	1	88	3	381
2019	Bisexual	81	19	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	31	10	3	0	87	3	85
2018	Heterosexual	58	32	8	2	1	90	2	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	56	8	0	0	92	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	31	11	3	4	82	7	58

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	52	31	12	4	2	83	6	383
2019	Bisexual	74	26	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	43	10	6	1	83	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	46	39	10	3	1	85	5	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	46	0	18	0	82	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	34	18	7	4	71	11	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	54	25	12	5	4	0	79	9	383
2019	Bisexual	61	25	7	8	0	0	86	8	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	27	12	9	5	0	74	14	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	32	12	5	2	1	81	7	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	9	38	0	0	0	62	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	28	25	6	6	0	64	12	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	51	30	8	7	4	0	81	11	381
2019	Bisexual	61	25	4	11	0	0	86	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	30	11	7	5	1	77	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	47	36	11	5	2	0	83	6	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	19	20	8	0	0	72	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	34	18	11	6	0	65	17	58

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	Heterosexual	44	24	12	7	9	1	2	71	17	383
2019	Bisexual	49	19	13	10	11	0	0	67	20	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	28	18	7	7	7	0	66	15	86
2018	Heterosexual	41	26	17	9	5	1	1	69	14	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	18	19	0	8	0	0	72	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	19	21	15	14	1	3	48	30	58

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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	Heterosexual	54	24	11	3	2	2	4	83	5	385
2019	Bisexual	69	15	0	4	7	0	6	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	24	19	5	0	2	1	75	5	85

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	Heterosexual	54	29	10	4	2	1	1	85	6	384
2019	Bisexual	54	32	7	0	7	0	0	87	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	32	7	7	4	0	0	82	11	85
2018	Heterosexual	56	33	7	3	0	0	0	89	3	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	43	38	8	0	10	0	0	82	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	20	17	10	8	0	2	65	18	58

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	Heterosexual	55	27	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	382
2019	Bisexual	63	20	0	7	11	0	0	83	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	27	12	7	5	0	1	76	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	52	34	8	5	1	0	0	87	6	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	35	10	0	10	0	0	80	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	22	20	10	5	0	0	64	16	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	59	26	7	6	3	85	9	384
2019	Bisexual	64	25	0	4	7	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	26	11	12	4	73	16	85
2018	Heterosexual	57	28	11	3	2	85	4	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	18	0	18	10	72	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	28	12	12	10	66	21	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	50	30	7	5	6	2	81	11	385
2019	Bisexual	52	27	5	4	0	12	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	26	14	6	5	6	74	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	40	33	11	6	4	5	77	11	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	36	10	10	0	0	80	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	38	12	12	6	7	68	19	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	49	30	9	7	4	1	80	11	385
2019	Bisexual	49	35	7	0	4	6	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	30	11	10	5	3	73	15	85
2018	Heterosexual	38	40	12	6	2	1	80	8	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	37	17	10	0	0	73	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	32	25	13	4	0	58	17	56

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	38	33	14	6	6	3	73	13	385
2019	Bisexual	42	36	11	5	0	6	83	6	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	31	14	10	11	6	63	23	85
2018	Heterosexual	27	38	16	9	3	6	69	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	55	9	18	0	0	73	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	36	18	15	9	7	55	26	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	34	34	13	10	6	3	70	16	384
2019	Bisexual	29	44	11	7	4	6	77	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	28	17	11	10	7	59	22	85
2018	Heterosexual	24	40	19	9	4	3	67	14	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	38	27	18	0	8	51	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	35	20	14	10	4	53	26	58

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	41	38	9	7	4	80	12	384
2019	Bisexual	53	44	0	0	4	96	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	36	13	11	4	71	16	85
2018	Heterosexual	41	37	13	7	2	79	9	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	21	51	20	0	9	71	9	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	30	17	9	5	69	15	58

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	41	38	8	10	3	79	13	382
2019	Bisexual	44	49	0	7	0	93	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	46	14	7	4	75	11	84
2018	Heterosexual	38	44	11	5	2	82	7	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	50	28	11	11	0	79	11	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	30	20	15	5	60	20	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	50	32	10	4	3	1	83	7	382
2019	Bisexual	67	20	0	13	0	0	87	13	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	32	15	11	4	0	70	15	84
2018	Heterosexual	52	32	10	5	1	0	84	6	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	44	0	18	10	0	72	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	32	10	13	4	0	73	16	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	46	35	10	6	2	1	82	8	382
2019	Bisexual	46	43	0	11	0	0	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	39	14	10	2	1	74	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	46	40	8	3	1	1	88	4	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	30	0	0	11	0	89	11	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	39	14	5	3	2	77	9	58

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	Heterosexual	39	31	13	10	4	2	1	72	14	382
2019	Bisexual	57	31	6	7	0	0	0	87	7	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	28	17	12	5	8	0	62	19	86
2018	Heterosexual	37	38	14	6	3	1	1	76	9	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	27	0	18	0	10	0	80	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	34	17	11	10	1	2	61	22	58

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	Heterosexual	29	24	13	14	13	4	4	57	28	384
2019	Bisexual	48	16	19	7	4	7	0	69	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	22	17	18	9	7	2	51	30	86
2018	Heterosexual	24	29	16	15	12	2	3	55	28	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	18	0	18	36	0	10	40	60	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	27	19	12	16	0	9	49	30	58

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	Heterosexual	57	19	11	4	3	0	5	81	8	385
2019	Bisexual	53	19	12	4	0	5	7	82	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	29	10	5	3	2	7	80	9	85

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	Heterosexual	66	8	8	3	4	1	11	84	7	384
2019	Bisexual	75	6	7	0	7	5	0	86	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	12	10	2	3	0	15	82	6	85

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	Heterosexual	61	17	10	4	2	2	4	83	7	382
2019	Bisexual	54	37	4	0	0	5	0	96	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	23	12	5	1	2	5	81	7	85

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	Heterosexual	56	17	10	6	3	3	6	80	9	384
2019	Bisexual	57	25	7	4	0	6	0	88	4	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	19	14	7	1	6	7	75	9	84

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	Heterosexual	62	15	8	3	3	2	8	85	7	384
2019	Bisexual	75	19	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	62	14	5	3	2	6	9	89	6	84

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	Heterosexual	70	14	7	2	1	1	5	89	3	385
2019	Bisexual	75	0	7	7	0	12	0	85	8	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	7	13	1	1	1	6	84	2	85

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	Heterosexual	75	8	5	2	2	3	5	90	4	382
2019	Bisexual	75	13	7	0	0	5	0	93	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	9	5	3	0	6	10	90	4	85

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	Heterosexual	79	6	3	1	0	1	10	95	1	384
2019	Bisexual	77	0	7	9	0	0	7	83	10	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	8	6	1	1	4	12	89	3	84

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	42	35	9	9	5	0	77	14	383
2019	Bisexual	57	32	7	4	0	0	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	38	9	16	3	0	72	19	83
2018	Heterosexual	39	40	12	5	3	1	80	7	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	27	19	8	0	0	73	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	36	14	9	11	0	66	20	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	46	29	11	8	5	76	13	384
2019	Bisexual	48	30	5	13	4	77	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	30	18	9	8	65	17	84
2018	Heterosexual	44	38	9	5	3	82	9	271
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	45	19	8	0	73	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	30	12	15	7	65	22	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	49	32	11	5	3	0	81	8	380
2019	Bisexual	58	25	13	4	0	0	83	4	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	44	13	8	5	1	74	13	84
2018	Heterosexual	42	37	12	7	1	0	80	8	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	9	28	0	0	0	72	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	33	21	8	4	0	67	12	58

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	Heterosexual	32	37	16	8	3	3	0	72	12	385
2019	Bisexual	35	39	13	12	0	0	0	75	12	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	44	19	8	3	2	0	69	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	29	45	16	5	2	3	1	76	8	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	27	37	8	0	0	0	55	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	36	22	16	4	2	2	57	20	58

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	Heterosexual	56	24	9	5	5	1	1	81	10	381
2019	Bisexual	64	13	12	7	4	0	0	77	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	39	17	6	1	1	0	75	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	54	30	7	6	2	0	1	86	7	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	59	20	11	0	11	0	0	78	11	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	20	23	5	4	0	0	68	9	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	45	31	14	6	3	1	77	9	380
2019	Bisexual	52	33	11	4	0	0	86	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	28	21	7	4	0	69	10	85
2018	Heterosexual	49	33	12	3	2	1	82	6	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	34	10	48	8	0	0	44	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	24	20	2	3	0	75	5	58

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	Heterosexual	55	20	8	7	4	2	4	80	12	383
2019	Bisexual	59	19	0	7	16	0	0	77	23	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	26	11	9	5	3	1	75	14	85

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	Heterosexual	33	31	37	385
2019	Bisexual	45	12	43	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	20	49	85
2018	Heterosexual	30	28	42	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	61	10	29	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	19	52	58

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
2019	Heterosexual	15	13	32	1	30	9	123
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	11	44	3	25	18	27
2018	Heterosexual	13	21	39	6	15	6	84
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	19	51	7	6	3	17

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	61	29	5	4	1	90	5	383
2019	Bisexual	76	13	7	4	0	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	35	6	4	0	90	4	85
2018	Heterosexual	60	34	4	1	0	95	1	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	54	0	0	0	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	50	6	3	0	90	3	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	46	40	8	2	3	0	87	5	383
2019	Bisexual	65	30	5	0	0	0	95	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	46	9	4	2	3	84	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	40	43	12	3	1	1	84	3	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	9	30	8	0	0	62	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	47	10	12	4	0	74	16	58

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	Heterosexual	8	18	32	28	12	1	1	40	27	381
2019	Bisexual	7	23	42	10	19	0	0	29	29	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	20	32	18	14	1	3	34	33	85
2018	Heterosexual	5	20	41	24	8	0	1	33	26	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	28	54	0	18	0	0	18	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	24	42	13	9	0	0	22	35	57

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	Heterosexual	7	14	22	30	24	1	2	55	22	382
2019	Bisexual	4	13	23	19	41	0	0	60	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	20	20	25	23	4	3	52	27	85
2018	Heterosexual	6	12	27	29	23	1	2	54	18	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	38	27	0	35	0	0	35	38	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	15	32	25	13	1	4	41	25	57

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	Heterosexual	9	16	33	24	13	2	3	38	26	379
2019	Bisexual	14	12	33	29	6	7	0	37	28	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	23	27	16	18	2	4	37	35	86
2018	Heterosexual	7	18	32	26	14	2	1	41	26	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	16	35	38	10	0	0	48	16	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	28	34	10	11	0	2	22	44	57

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	Heterosexual	5	10	30	31	21	1	2	54	15	379
2019	Bisexual	0	0	37	41	21	0	0	63	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	11	31	30	20	0	1	50	18	86
2018	Heterosexual	4	13	27	33	19	1	3	54	17	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	18	10	46	18	0	0	64	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	5	22	23	32	18	0	0	50	27	57

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	Heterosexual	6	12	25	28	25	2	2	55	19	381
2019	Bisexual	4	0	36	20	40	0	0	60	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	20	27	19	18	5	5	40	30	85
2018	Heterosexual	8	19	26	22	23	1	2	46	28	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	0	27	19	26	0	0	45	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	18	30	23	13	3	4	39	29	58

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	Heterosexual	12	22	21	20	18	4	3	41	36	380
2019	Bisexual	11	17	19	12	41	0	0	53	28	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	23	20	18	19	2	8	42	36	85
2018	Heterosexual	10	21	28	20	16	4	2	38	32	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	10	18	36	18	0	0	54	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	24	25	28	11	3	0	40	34	58

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	Heterosexual	8	12	33	26	15	3	2	43	21	380
2019	Bisexual	11	16	26	27	14	7	0	44	29	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	13	39	20	14	3	3	35	24	85
2018	Heterosexual	8	13	36	26	14	2	1	41	22	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	16	57	0	18	0	0	18	24	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	14	26	31	13	12	2	2	26	41	57

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	Heterosexual	3	5	26	35	27	2	3	64	8	379
2019	Bisexual	4	5	58	10	23	0	0	33	9	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	16	26	33	18	0	3	52	21	86

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	28	38	18	9	5	1	67	15	382
2019	Bisexual	42	29	12	17	0	0	71	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	28	19	20	5	6	53	27	86

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	56	26	8	4	5	0	83	9	383
2019	Bisexual	65	7	11	11	7	0	71	17	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	27	10	8	4	4	77	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	34	7	8	2	1	83	9	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	28	8	0	0	10	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	32	9	5	9	2	76	15	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	58	27	6	5	5	0	85	10	381
2019	Bisexual	58	25	4	6	7	0	84	13	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	34	6	4	0	0	90	4	86
2018	Heterosexual	54	35	7	3	0	1	90	3	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	45	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	50	29	6	9	6	0	80	15	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	52	30	9	6	2	2	84	8	379
2019	Bisexual	53	35	0	13	0	0	87	13	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	41	11	3	1	0	85	4	86
2018	Heterosexual	50	37	9	2	1	0	88	3	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	47	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	34	20	4	4	1	72	8	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	51	32	12	3	2	0	83	5	383
2019	Bisexual	49	29	7	16	0	0	77	16	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	40	13	7	1	0	80	8	86
2018	Heterosexual	50	39	9	1	0	1	90	1	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	45	45	10	0	0	0	90	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	35	22	6	1	6	70	7	58

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
2019	Heterosexual	50	28	12	4	1	3	1	82	6	384
2019	Bisexual	40	34	17	0	4	6	0	78	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	28	13	5	1	7	5	78	7	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	33	11	3	1	4	0	85	4	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	28	10	0	0	8	0	89	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	42	19	4	0	7	0	76	4	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	64	26	5	3	2	89	5	382
2019	Bisexual	61	25	7	8	0	86	8	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	30	12	4	1	82	6	86
2018	Heterosexual	60	32	6	1	1	92	2	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	80	10	10	0	0	90	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	22	17	5	4	75	8	58

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	Heterosexual	37	31	12	6	6	5	4	74	13	383
2019	Bisexual	46	13	18	0	11	12	0	67	12	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	33	22	8	1	1	6	67	10	86
2018	Heterosexual	36	33	11	10	3	3	4	74	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	38	0	18	0	18	0	78	22	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	23	24	7	14	3	7	49	24	58

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	Heterosexual	39	30	14	9	5	2	1	71	15	385
2019	Bisexual	56	13	19	11	0	0	0	69	11	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	28	21	11	7	5	3	58	20	85
2018	Heterosexual	33	38	14	7	6	1	2	73	13	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	35	10	10	8	0	0	72	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	38	24	11	6	1	0	59	17	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	31	16	5	4	0	74	9	383
2019	Bisexual	46	44	7	4	0	0	89	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	35	21	9	3	4	66	12	86
2018	Heterosexual	34	40	16	7	1	2	76	8	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	28	0	18	0	0	82	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	40	18	5	6	0	71	11	58

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	Heterosexual	29	20	17	11	9	10	3	57	23	381
2019	Bisexual	35	13	24	23	4	0	0	49	27	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	14	24	14	9	16	3	43	28	86
2018	Heterosexual	21	25	20	12	8	9	5	53	23	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	27	19	18	0	10	0	59	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	20	16	16	19	11	5	39	42	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	56	34	3	4	3	90	7	385
2019	Bisexual	55	35	0	10	0	90	10	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	41	7	6	3	85	9	86

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	55	27	6	7	5	82	12	385
2019	Bisexual	61	28	0	6	5	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	31	12	10	2	76	12	86

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	58	31	5	3	3	89	6	382
2019	Bisexual	74	11	5	6	4	85	10	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	47	11	1	1	87	2	86

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	59	24	6	10	2	82	12	385
2019	Bisexual	64	30	0	5	0	95	5	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	61	26	8	3	1	87	5	86

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	59	23	6	10	2	1	82	12	384
2019	Bisexual	77	23	0	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	61	18	10	7	2	1	80	10	86

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	80	13	2	4	2	1	93	5	384
2019	Bisexual	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	79	14	4	1	0	1	95	1	85

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	Heterosexual	68	23	6	1	1	1	0	91	2	385
2019	Bisexual	55	33	7	0	5	0	0	88	5	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	20	10	4	1	6	2	84	6	86

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	Heterosexual	31	41	11	10	4	1	2	74	15	384
2019	Bisexual	22	28	13	24	7	0	6	54	32	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	37	14	12	1	3	6	71	14	85

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	Heterosexual	57	24	9	3	0	5	3	87	3	383
2019	Bisexual	50	18	7	0	4	14	6	86	5	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	28	12	2	0	9	5	83	3	85

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 58. 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
2019	Heterosexual	10	90	385
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	86
2018	Heterosexual	11	89	277
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	58

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	39
2018	Heterosexual	62	38	30

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	59	41	39
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	30

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	39
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	30

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	39
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	30

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	45	11
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	30

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	59	11
2018	Heterosexual	44	56	30

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	56	11
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	30

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	39
2018	Heterosexual	54	46	30

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	42	58	39
2018	Heterosexual	41	59	30

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	39

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	56	44	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	58	11
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	30

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	39

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	54	46	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	53	11
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	30

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	39
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	30

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	39
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	39

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	39
2018	Heterosexual	27	73	30

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	29

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	19	81	29

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	29

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	29

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	31	69	29

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	34	66	29

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	36	64	29

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	29

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Prefer not to answer	0	100	11

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	15	85	383
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	83	86

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	Heterosexual	23	12	13	6	4	28	13	60	17	385
2019	Bisexual	27	19	6	13	7	15	13	64	28	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	9	17	6	3	31	17	51	16	85
2018	Heterosexual	18	16	16	6	2	35	7	58	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	9	8	10	0	26	10	72	16	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	19	22	1	6	36	9	47	13	58

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
2019	Heterosexual	39	26	15	5	3	11	1	74	9	382
2019	Bisexual	59	9	15	11	0	7	0	73	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	24	15	9	3	16	3	67	14	86
2018	Heterosexual	31	30	17	6	2	13	1	71	10	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	20	18	10	0	8	0	70	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	34	12	4	6	20	1	73	12	58

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 66. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	6	94	385
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	100	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	90	85
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	100	11

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	38	62	20
2018	Heterosexual	50	50	10

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	71	29	20
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	10

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	20

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	20

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	20

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	20

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	20
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	71	29	20

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	16

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	16
2018	Heterosexual	52	48	10

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	16
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	382
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	89	86

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	Heterosexual	22	11	16	3	3	31	15	60	10	385
2019	Bisexual	25	13	26	0	0	15	20	60	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	9	27	1	1	28	17	48	3	86
2018	Heterosexual	19	17	17	2	0	37	8	65	5	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	9	8	10	0	26	20	67	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	11	22	0	6	43	9	42	12	57

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
2019	Heterosexual	43	24	15	4	2	11	2	77	6	383
2019	Bisexual	51	7	25	4	0	13	0	66	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	27	18	3	1	17	3	73	5	86
2018	Heterosexual	33	31	15	4	0	14	2	77	5	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	49	11	20	11	0	9	0	66	12	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	29	20	2	8	20	1	62	13	57

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	Heterosexual	12	88	383
2019	Bisexual	28	72	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	86	85

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	86	14	43
2019	Prefer not to answer	74	26	12

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
2019	Heterosexual	60	23	6	8	0	2	0	85	9	37

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Workplace well-being

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	Heterosexual	62	23	6	5	2	2	1	87	7	385
2019	Bisexual	76	13	0	11	0	0	0	89	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	25	13	3	4	2	0	80	7	85
2018	Heterosexual	62	24	11	2	1	0	0	86	3	271
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	19	0	8	10	0	10	80	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	23	13	4	6	2	0	77	10	58

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	25	35	20	10	3	4	3	64	14	107
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	34	31	15	5	0	5	46	21	24

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	Heterosexual	30	32	20	8	4	7	1	66	12	383
2019	Bisexual	25	40	12	22	0	0	0	65	22	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	21	19	19	5	12	1	51	28	85
2018	Heterosexual	23	45	19	7	3	4	0	71	10	273
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	36	26	10	0	0	0	64	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	34	31	12	2	6	0	53	14	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	34	34	17	7	5	3	70	13	383
2019	Bisexual	25	48	16	11	0	0	74	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	29	17	15	11	1	56	26	85
2018	Heterosexual	23	46	18	8	2	2	71	11	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	8	48	16	20	8	0	56	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	28	24	12	9	3	53	22	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	24	18	7	6	1	67	14	384
2019	Bisexual	54	30	7	9	0	0	84	9	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	27	15	14	10	1	61	24	86
2018	Heterosexual	39	26	17	8	7	1	66	16	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	44	9	20	0	0	71	20	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	41	14	4	11	2	70	16	57

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	Heterosexual	30	27	22	12	8	1	0	58	20	381
2019	Bisexual	28	26	27	14	0	5	0	57	15	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	19	31	11	11	1	0	46	23	86
2018	Heterosexual	25	26	28	13	6	0	1	52	19	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	28	20	18	8	0	0	54	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	28	29	13	11	0	0	47	24	56

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	Heterosexual	39	28	18	10	4	1	0	67	14	381
2019	Bisexual	40	13	34	7	0	5	0	57	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	34	18	10	6	0	1	66	16	86
2018	Heterosexual	31	31	23	10	4	0	1	62	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	16	29	39	8	8	0	0	45	16	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	31	22	10	8	0	0	60	18	57

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	Heterosexual	35	28	18	11	8	0	0	63	19	380
2019	Bisexual	42	12	29	7	4	5	0	58	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	18	20	11	12	3	1	55	24	86
2018	Heterosexual	32	22	20	16	8	0	1	55	25	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	26	20	20	16	0	0	44	36	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	24	24	10	12	0	2	54	22	58

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	Heterosexual	50	23	13	4	5	1	3	76	10	381
2019	Bisexual	47	27	14	7	0	0	5	78	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	18	20	7	7	1	3	64	14	86
2018	Heterosexual	48	26	15	3	4	0	4	77	8	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	65	0	18	8	0	0	9	71	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	21	19	5	5	0	3	70	10	58

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	Heterosexual	42	23	19	8	7	1	0	66	16	382
2019	Bisexual	35	43	13	0	9	0	0	77	9	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	25	20	9	7	0	1	63	17	86
2018	Heterosexual	36	28	21	8	7	0	1	65	14	277
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	8	18	9	18	0	0	55	27	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	21	23	8	9	3	0	59	18	58

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	Heterosexual	40	31	16	10	2	1	0	72	12	379
2019	Bisexual	47	27	17	0	4	5	0	78	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	22	24	9	7	0	3	59	16	84
2018	Heterosexual	34	32	22	8	2	0	2	68	10	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	47	28	25	0	0	0	0	75	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	27	20	14	10	2	0	56	24	56

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	Heterosexual	38	31	16	9	4	1	1	70	13	379
2019	Bisexual	42	22	13	13	4	5	0	68	18	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	33	28	5	8	0	0	60	12	85
2018	Heterosexual	29	32	24	12	3	0	1	61	15	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	19	36	8	0	0	0	56	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	26	22	24	3	0	0	51	27	56

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	Heterosexual	41	32	12	9	5	1	1	74	14	379
2019	Bisexual	39	39	0	7	11	5	0	82	18	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	30	15	13	13	0	0	60	25	85
2018	Heterosexual	35	29	20	12	3	0	0	65	15	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	29	43	20	8	0	0	0	72	8	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	28	11	19	9	0	3	60	28	56

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	Heterosexual	53	26	10	6	4	0	1	80	10	380
2019	Bisexual	65	13	13	0	4	5	0	82	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	28	13	13	4	0	0	70	17	85

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	Heterosexual	49	30	13	5	2	1	1	80	7	375
2019	Bisexual	43	44	7	0	0	6	0	93	0	16
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	18	27	9	8	1	0	56	17	85
2018	Heterosexual	42	29	20	6	3	0	1	71	9	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	19	9	9	0	0	0	82	9	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	34	19	5	4	0	0	72	9	55

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	Heterosexual	66	15	8	5	3	1	1	83	9	378
2019	Bisexual	71	13	4	6	0	5	0	90	6	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	21	11	7	3	2	4	77	11	85
2018	Heterosexual	66	18	6	4	2	0	3	88	6	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	91	0	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	64	13	13	4	0	3	2	82	4	56

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	Heterosexual	76	9	4	2	1	1	5	92	3	377
2019	Bisexual	77	13	4	5	0	0	0	91	5	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	73	15	6	0	4	2	1	90	4	83
2018	Heterosexual	81	9	3	2	0	0	4	95	2	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	91	0	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	79	8	5	0	3	0	6	92	3	56

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	Heterosexual	77	12	3	2	5	1	2	91	6	381
2019	Bisexual	84	4	0	0	7	0	5	93	7	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	65	17	6	4	0	2	5	89	5	85
2018	Heterosexual	76	13	5	2	2	1	2	91	4	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	80	0	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	73	10	6	4	2	2	4	88	6	56

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	Heterosexual	67	20	8	3	2	0	1	87	5	377
2019	Bisexual	52	33	6	0	4	0	5	90	4	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	28	11	1	1	0	4	87	2	84
2018	Heterosexual	53	33	7	5	2	0	1	86	7	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	72	18	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	18	13	5	4	2	2	77	9	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	70	16	6	4	3	1	86	7	380
2019	Bisexual	60	13	11	4	7	5	78	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	26	14	6	2	3	77	9	84
2018	Heterosexual	59	23	9	5	3	2	83	8	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	64	16	10	10	0	0	80	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	21	18	9	6	2	67	15	58

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	Heterosexual	69	9	3	1	1	0	16	94	2	379
2019	Bisexual	84	0	0	0	0	0	16	100	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	10	8	0	1	1	21	89	1	83
2018	Heterosexual	59	12	6	2	1	0	20	89	3	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	69	11	0	0	0	0	20	100	0	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	5	5	2	0	0	36	89	3	57

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	Heterosexual	78	13	5	1	0	0	2	94	1	379
2019	Bisexual	72	6	11	0	0	0	12	88	0	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	17	6	2	1	1	6	90	3	84
2018	Heterosexual	72	16	6	1	1	0	3	92	2	274
2018	Gay or lesbian	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	70	6	8	2	0	2	13	89	2	58

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	Heterosexual	54	14	12	7	11	0	2	69	18	381
2019	Bisexual	55	0	7	22	11	0	5	58	35	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	17	15	11	12	1	3	60	24	85
2018	Heterosexual	58	16	8	6	9	0	3	76	15	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	73	0	10	9	8	0	0	73	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	11	16	5	16	2	4	61	22	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	62	23	8	3	2	2	86	5	381
2019	Bisexual	45	37	12	5	0	0	82	5	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	24	7	1	2	4	90	3	84
2018	Heterosexual	56	24	13	2	3	2	82	5	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	73	18	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	26	12	4	1	2	84	5	58

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	25	32	31	10	2	0	57	12	385
2019	Bisexual	23	30	36	7	4	0	54	11	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	31	32	14	5	0	50	18	85
2018	Heterosexual	19	38	31	12	1	0	56	13	278
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	18	45	10	0	0	45	10	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	37	33	15	5	2	47	20	58

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	7	14	31	31	17	0	48	21	382
2019	Bisexual	6	26	49	12	7	0	19	32	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	21	37	20	11	0	31	32	85
2018	Heterosexual	6	11	37	30	15	1	46	17	275
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	56	17	17	10	0	27	56	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	26	22	26	17	0	43	35	58

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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	Heterosexual	41	26	15	9	5	4	1	43	57	383
2019	Bisexual	33	20	19	0	11	12	5	40	60	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	29	20	7	5	8	1	33	67	85
2018	Heterosexual	43	30	15	4	5	2	1	44	56	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	36	27	17	10	10	0	0	36	64	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	29	25	3	3	3	0	38	62	58

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":
Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	61	39	207
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	37	52

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":
Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	58	42	206
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	41	51
2018	Heterosexual	67	33	149
2018	Prefer not to answer	71	29	34

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	Heterosexual	48	16	14	5	5	0	10	72	12	381
2019	Bisexual	39	12	23	7	7	0	12	59	15	17
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	20	11	5	8	3	13	72	15	85
2018	Heterosexual	48	21	10	5	6	1	9	77	13	276
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	44	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	16	5	6	13	2	19	71	23	58

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
2019	Heterosexual	23	29	17	12	12	3	5	56	26	205
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	18	18	11	11	8	6	53	26	52
2018	Heterosexual	32	27	16	12	5	2	7	64	18	150
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	34	8	10	6	3	2	75	17	35

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
2019	Heterosexual	15	18	15	13	15	5	19	43	37	206
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	17	19	11	15	6	22	39	35	52
2018	Heterosexual	13	20	13	8	14	4	28	47	33	150
2018	Prefer not to answer	28	6	14	10	9	6	26	51	28	35

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2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Senior management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

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.

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Respectful workplace

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Ethical workplace

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.