2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Revenue Agency by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Other occupational group

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 50 39 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 108
2017 Other occupational group 29 53 3 9 6 0 0 81 16 32
2014 Other occupational group 34 44 4 7 7 4 0 82 15 57
2011 Other occupational group 49 42 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 154
2008 Other occupational group 39 54 1 6 0 0 0 93 6 69

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 71 12 7 4 1 0 5 87 5 107
2017 Other occupational group 70 15 3 3 3 0 6 90 7 32
2014 Other occupational group 66 11 14 4 2 2 2 80 5 57
2011 Other occupational group 76 14 4 4 1 0 1 91 5 155
2008 Other occupational group 64 16 4 9 6 0 1 81 15 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 55 31 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 106
2017 Other occupational group 47 25 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 32
2014 Other occupational group 40 32 12 4 11 2 0 73 14 57
2011 Other occupational group 50 40 5 4 2 0 0 90 6 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 36 37 9 13 5 0 0 73 18 107
2018 Other occupational group 32 40 10 8 9 0 1 73 17 145
2017 Other occupational group 34 38 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 32
2014 Other occupational group 24 37 10 12 14 2 0 62 27 57
2011 Other occupational group 28 43 14 12 3 1 1 72 14 155
2008 Other occupational group 30 39 13 12 3 1 1 72 15 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 60 28 4 7 1 1 0 89 8 107
2017 Other occupational group 50 35 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 32
2014 Other occupational group 36 37 7 12 5 2 0 75 18 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 42 33 11 7 5 1 2 77 12 107
2018 Other occupational group 50 24 16 4 3 0 2 76 8 145
2017 Other occupational group 29 37 6 15 9 0 3 68 26 32
2014 Other occupational group 38 34 12 2 11 2 2 75 13 57
2011 Other occupational group 48 31 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 156

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 44 35 14 5 3 0 0 79 7 108
2018 Other occupational group 41 34 12 8 3 0 1 76 11 145
2017 Other occupational group 37 44 9 3 6 0 0 81 9 32
2014 Other occupational group 38 37 14 3 5 2 0 77 9 57
2011 Other occupational group 33 41 15 5 6 0 0 74 11 155
2008 Other occupational group 29 45 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 29 34 15 16 6 1 0 64 21 108
2018 Other occupational group 33 31 17 9 10 1 1 64 19 144
2017 Other occupational group 22 54 9 6 9 0 0 75 16 32
2014 Other occupational group 24 39 10 12 13 2 0 64 25 57
2011 Other occupational group 31 40 12 9 8 0 0 71 17 156

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 45 35 14 3 3 0 0 81 6 108
2018 Other occupational group 35 46 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 145
2017 Other occupational group 28 50 6 6 9 0 0 78 16 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 57 31 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 108
2018 Other occupational group 49 35 8 6 1 1 1 85 6 145
2017 Other occupational group 34 46 6 4 6 3 0 83 10 32
2014 Other occupational group 45 32 12 0 4 5 2 83 4 57
2011 Other occupational group 45 37 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 156
2008 Other occupational group 43 46 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 69

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 34 33 15 8 8 1 0 68 17 108
2018 Other occupational group 36 34 12 7 9 1 0 71 16 145
2017 Other occupational group 24 47 10 9 9 0 0 71 19 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 58 30 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 108
2018 Other occupational group 58 31 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 143
2017 Other occupational group 53 38 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 32
2014 Other occupational group 59 28 9 2 0 2 0 89 2 57
2011 Other occupational group 56 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 156

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 31 25 21 12 8 2 1 57 21 108
2018 Other occupational group 33 29 17 10 10 1 1 63 20 145
2017 Other occupational group 19 41 19 9 9 0 3 61 19 32
2014 Other occupational group 19 32 21 9 16 2 2 52 26 57
2011 Other occupational group 26 40 16 10 6 0 1 67 17 156

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 32 20 29 9 7 2 0 54 17 108
2018 Other occupational group 37 28 20 5 8 0 1 66 14 146
2017 Other occupational group 28 32 19 9 9 0 3 61 19 32
2014 Other occupational group 28 33 14 7 14 2 2 63 22 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 42 30 17 4 8 0 0 72 11 106
2018 Other occupational group 42 36 10 6 5 0 0 78 12 146
2017 Other occupational group 41 31 12 12 3 0 0 72 15 32
2014 Other occupational group 35 27 18 9 9 4 0 63 18 57
2011 Other occupational group 43 34 11 8 2 2 1 79 10 156

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 55 34 5 3 4 0 0 89 7 106
2018 Other occupational group 51 32 8 3 4 0 1 85 7 145
2017 Other occupational group 37 50 3 3 6 0 0 88 9 32
2014 Other occupational group 54 20 19 3 2 2 0 75 5 57
2011 Other occupational group 42 39 13 2 4 0 0 81 6 156
2008 Other occupational group 32 52 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 69

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 55 23 16 2 3 1 1 79 5 108
2018 Other occupational group 51 31 9 6 2 1 1 83 8 145
2017 Other occupational group 44 31 15 3 3 0 3 78 6 32
2014 Other occupational group 49 31 9 3 2 2 4 85 6 57
2011 Other occupational group 54 33 6 2 3 1 1 89 5 155
2008 Other occupational group 45 36 13 3 1 1 0 82 4 69

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 12 13 27 24 18 2 4 45 27 107
2018 Other occupational group 13 16 33 19 10 2 8 32 32 144
2017 Other occupational group 16 26 38 7 6 3 3 14 45 31
2014 Other occupational group 18 17 23 21 17 2 2 40 36 57
2011 Other occupational group 6 20 30 15 19 3 8 38 29 155
2008 Other occupational group 10 20 35 30 3 1 0 34 31 69

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 8 9 25 22 23 8 3 52 20 107
2018 Other occupational group 10 15 18 21 25 2 8 52 28 143
2017 Other occupational group 10 19 22 24 16 6 3 44 32 31
2014 Other occupational group 20 17 28 10 19 4 2 31 39 57
2011 Other occupational group 7 16 22 22 22 6 5 49 26 156
2008 Other occupational group 7 12 19 39 16 3 4 59 20 69

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 10 10 21 21 24 6 7 53 24 107
2018 Other occupational group 7 10 27 26 17 5 8 49 19 142
2017 Other occupational group 10 22 16 23 17 10 3 46 36 31
2014 Other occupational group 25 11 25 16 14 7 4 33 39 57
2011 Other occupational group 10 19 19 17 21 6 9 44 33 155
2008 Other occupational group 7 16 29 28 13 3 4 44 25 69

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 7 7 20 27 30 4 7 64 15 107
2018 Other occupational group 6 8 20 27 26 3 10 61 16 143
2017 Other occupational group 13 10 15 23 17 13 10 51 29 31
2014 Other occupational group 13 12 20 22 25 5 4 51 28 56
2011 Other occupational group 6 12 19 24 26 3 10 57 20 154
2008 Other occupational group 6 4 26 41 19 1 3 62 11 69

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
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 7 9 20 26 35 2 2 63 16 105
2018 Other occupational group 6 10 26 26 22 2 8 53 18 144
2017 Other occupational group 0 22 26 20 16 10 6 43 26 31
2014 Other occupational group 18 17 19 16 23 2 5 41 38 57
2011 Other occupational group 10 14 19 18 25 3 11 50 28 156
2008 Other occupational group 4 13 16 36 23 3 4 64 19 69

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 9 13 18 22 25 8 5 54 26 106
2018 Other occupational group 9 9 20 20 25 11 6 54 22 142
2017 Other occupational group 6 16 18 22 12 13 12 47 29 32
2014 Other occupational group 16 17 16 16 21 7 7 43 39 57
2011 Other occupational group 9 13 24 13 24 7 10 45 26 156
2008 Other occupational group 10 17 17 23 17 10 4 47 32 69

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 11 13 22 16 27 5 6 48 27 106
2018 Other occupational group 7 13 26 22 20 4 9 48 23 143
2017 Other occupational group 6 25 19 20 16 0 13 41 37 31
2014 Other occupational group 19 23 12 12 19 9 5 36 49 57

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 4 14 28 21 28 2 3 52 19 107
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My Work Unit

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 70 12 8 2 1 4 3 88 3 107
2017 Other occupational group 75 16 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 32
2014 Other occupational group 64 20 2 2 4 4 5 92 6 57
2011 Other occupational group 75 10 4 3 3 1 5 90 6 155
2008 Other occupational group 58 17 6 7 4 3 4 81 13 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 30 27 17 8 6 9 3 64 17 108
2018 Other occupational group 32 29 17 6 6 5 6 68 13 143
2017 Other occupational group 33 35 19 3 6 3 0 70 10 31
2014 Other occupational group 33 39 7 0 12 2 7 79 13 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 50 23 12 7 6 2 0 74 13 107
2018 Other occupational group 55 26 8 3 5 2 1 84 8 144
2017 Other occupational group 50 34 12 3 0 0 0 84 3 32
2014 Other occupational group 33 32 9 4 14 4 5 71 19 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 52 31 7 6 4 1 0 83 9 108
2018 Other occupational group 61 26 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 143
2017 Other occupational group 47 34 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 30
2014 Other occupational group 44 34 7 7 4 2 3 81 11 57

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 42 23 17 4 6 7 2 71 10 108
2018 Other occupational group 43 35 13 3 3 1 3 81 6 143
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 34 21 21 5 6 3 12 64 12 107

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 51 27 11 6 3 1 1 79 9 108
2018 Other occupational group 51 29 9 3 7 0 1 80 10 144
2017 Other occupational group 37 43 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32
2014 Other occupational group 38 25 16 7 5 4 5 69 14 57
2011 Other occupational group 43 35 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 156
2008 Other occupational group 38 38 7 7 6 4 0 79 14 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 58 22 13 3 2 1 1 82 5 108
2018 Other occupational group 58 25 8 3 4 1 1 84 7 144
2017 Other occupational group 47 35 12 3 0 3 0 84 3 32
2014 Other occupational group 47 28 9 2 7 5 2 81 10 57
2011 Other occupational group 54 24 12 5 3 3 1 80 8 156
2008 Other occupational group 42 28 10 9 6 4 1 74 15 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 61 22 7 5 3 2 0 85 8 108
2018 Other occupational group 55 26 8 4 5 1 1 82 9 143
2017 Other occupational group 50 35 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 32
2014 Other occupational group 49 21 9 2 9 7 4 78 12 57
2011 Other occupational group 56 25 7 10 2 1 0 81 12 156
2008 Other occupational group 51 25 6 10 6 3 0 78 16 69

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 81 8 5 1 1 1 4 93 2 108
2017 Other occupational group 75 16 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 32
2014 Other occupational group 70 11 7 0 2 4 7 90 2 57
2011 Other occupational group 81 9 3 1 3 0 3 93 4 156
2008 Other occupational group 75 10 3 4 3 3 1 89 8 69

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 56 18 11 0 5 5 6 82 5 108
2017 Other occupational group 47 16 15 6 0 3 12 75 7 32
2014 Other occupational group 58 23 7 5 2 4 2 85 7 57
2011 Other occupational group 54 21 10 4 4 4 4 81 8 156

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 64 16 11 5 2 2 1 82 7 108
2018 Other occupational group 61 23 7 3 4 1 1 86 7 144
2017 Other occupational group 56 22 9 3 0 9 0 86 3 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 60 19 12 4 3 2 0 81 7 108
2018 Other occupational group 58 24 8 4 6 0 1 83 10 144
2017 Other occupational group 47 38 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 32
2014 Other occupational group 49 32 10 0 7 2 0 82 7 57
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 44 20 14 6 6 9 1 71 13 108
2018 Other occupational group 44 27 10 4 6 8 1 78 11 146
2017 Other occupational group 35 42 6 0 6 6 3 86 7 31
2014 Other occupational group 28 32 11 4 10 12 4 71 17 57
2011 Other occupational group 37 28 14 5 5 10 2 74 11 154

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 37 28 12 5 7 9 2 73 14 108
2018 Other occupational group 42 28 12 6 6 6 1 74 13 145
2017 Other occupational group 32 35 6 10 10 4 3 73 21 31
2014 Other occupational group 29 28 7 12 18 3 2 61 32 57
2011 Other occupational group 33 32 15 7 6 6 0 70 14 156
2008 Other occupational group 25 42 13 9 3 7 1 73 13 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 33 24 15 11 7 9 1 63 20 105
2018 Other occupational group 32 33 15 7 5 7 1 71 13 143
2017 Other occupational group 19 33 19 16 6 4 3 56 24 31
2014 Other occupational group 28 18 11 14 18 12 0 52 36 57
2011 Other occupational group 17 37 19 10 8 9 1 59 20 156
2008 Other occupational group 14 38 9 10 7 22 0 67 22 69

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 33 25 12 12 7 10 1 65 21 107
2018 Other occupational group 37 32 10 8 7 5 1 73 16 145
2017 Other occupational group 29 48 7 3 10 0 3 80 13 31
2014 Other occupational group 25 27 14 11 18 5 0 55 30 56
2011 Other occupational group 19 45 13 12 6 5 0 68 18 156
2008 Other occupational group 23 35 14 16 3 9 0 63 21 69

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 36 12 5 8 6 30 3 72 21 107
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 41 34 15 3 5 2 1 77 8 107
2018 Other occupational group 50 27 17 6 0 0 1 77 6 143
2017 Other occupational group 34 37 19 6 0 3 0 74 6 32
2014 Other occupational group 31 42 14 5 3 4 0 76 9 57
2011 Other occupational group 34 42 10 6 3 4 0 79 10 155

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 Other occupational group 27 34 18 7 6 6 2 66 15 108

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 Other occupational group 46 23 16 4 4 5 3 75 8 107
2018 Other occupational group 41 30 15 9 2 2 1 74 11 141
2017 Other occupational group 37 32 0 9 12 10 0 76 24 32
2014 Other occupational group 42 37 9 4 5 4 0 82 9 57
2011 Other occupational group 47 29 10 4 3 6 1 81 8 154
2008 Other occupational group 30 33 17 6 3 7 3 71 10 69

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 Other occupational group 47 26 14 5 4 2 3 76 9 107
2018 Other occupational group 47 29 17 3 4 0 1 76 6 140

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 Other occupational group 32 19 18 6 13 8 3 58 22 108
2018 Other occupational group 35 22 19 10 8 4 2 61 19 143
2017 Other occupational group 34 16 9 6 19 9 6 60 29 32
2014 Other occupational group 19 32 10 11 18 9 2 57 32 57
2011 Other occupational group 21 23 18 11 7 12 8 55 23 156

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 Other occupational group 35 22 20 7 10 5 2 61 18 107
2018 Other occupational group 37 31 11 9 8 3 1 71 18 142
2017 Other occupational group 38 37 6 6 6 3 3 80 13 32
2014 Other occupational group 24 35 7 12 14 5 2 64 28 57
2011 Other occupational group 29 35 15 9 8 3 1 67 17 156
2008 Other occupational group 28 35 17 9 4 3 4 67 14 69

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 Other occupational group 34 22 13 11 10 5 5 62 24 107
2018 Other occupational group 32 25 17 10 8 5 3 62 20 142
2017 Other occupational group 22 32 15 16 6 6 3 59 24 32
2014 Other occupational group 21 26 12 16 14 9 2 53 33 57
2011 Other occupational group 25 23 13 15 16 4 4 52 34 156
2008 Other occupational group 23 26 13 12 12 1 13 58 27 69

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 Other occupational group 54 20 13 5 1 3 5 80 6 107

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 Other occupational group 63 4 2 2 4 6 19 90 8 108

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 Other occupational group 44 19 15 6 5 7 4 71 13 108

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 Other occupational group 45 12 15 5 7 11 5 68 14 108

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 Other occupational group 46 17 10 3 6 12 7 77 10 107

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 Other occupational group 57 10 8 2 2 13 7 85 5 108

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 Other occupational group 72 6 4 3 2 9 4 90 5 108

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 Other occupational group 75 3 3 4 0 8 8 92 4 106

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 Other occupational group 24 27 22 9 4 13 1 59 15 106
2018 Other occupational group 32 22 24 6 6 8 2 59 14 142
2017 Other occupational group 31 22 13 9 12 9 3 60 25 32

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 Other occupational group 51 24 13 6 2 5 0 79 8 108
2018 Other occupational group 59 27 8 1 3 0 1 87 4 143
2017 Other occupational group 56 23 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 32
2014 Other occupational group 38 35 11 5 3 7 0 79 9 57
2011 Other occupational group 47 34 12 3 3 2 1 83 5 156

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 Other occupational group 56 25 6 3 2 8 1 89 5 106
2018 Other occupational group 60 24 13 1 1 0 1 85 2 144
2017 Other occupational group 44 43 9 0 0 3 0 90 0 32
2014 Other occupational group 38 33 18 5 2 4 0 74 7 57

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 Other occupational group 57 25 7 6 4 1 0 83 9 108
2018 Other occupational group 58 26 8 2 6 0 1 85 8 144
2017 Other occupational group 56 25 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 32
2014 Other occupational group 47 30 7 4 9 4 0 80 13 57
2011 Other occupational group 56 34 5 2 3 1 0 91 5 154
2008 Other occupational group 49 32 7 7 0 4 0 85 8 69

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 Other occupational group 54 29 7 4 6 1 0 84 9 107
2018 Other occupational group 49 26 13 3 7 0 1 77 11 144
2017 Other occupational group 49 29 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 32
2014 Other occupational group 35 30 18 9 7 2 0 66 16 57
2011 Other occupational group 34 43 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 155

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 Other occupational group 50 30 9 5 6 1 0 80 10 107
2018 Other occupational group 45 33 9 5 7 0 1 79 12 143
2017 Other occupational group 46 35 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 32
2014 Other occupational group 35 30 23 7 4 2 0 66 11 57
2011 Other occupational group 33 42 11 10 4 0 0 74 15 156
2008 Other occupational group 32 39 10 14 1 3 0 73 16 69

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 Other occupational group 31 21 19 11 9 6 2 57 22 108
2018 Other occupational group 37 20 21 5 11 5 1 61 17 143
2017 Other occupational group 29 32 16 6 9 6 0 66 17 31
2014 Other occupational group 31 25 12 14 4 14 0 65 20 57
2011 Other occupational group 31 24 13 12 10 8 1 61 24 156
2008 Other occupational group 28 19 26 12 7 3 6 51 21 69
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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 Other occupational group 18 41 42 108
2018 Other occupational group 17 41 41 145
2017 Other occupational group 6 50 44 32
2014 Other occupational group 9 47 44 57
2011 Other occupational group 28 37 35 156

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 Other occupational group 16 26 26 5 16 11 19
2018 Other occupational group 21 29 29 4 13 4 24
2011 Other occupational group 7 30 23 16 9999 25 44
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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 Other occupational group 28 40 13 8 4 4 4 73 13 108

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 Other occupational group 52 17 15 2 1 11 2 80 3 107
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Harassment

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

Question 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 Other occupational group 19 81 108
2018 Other occupational group 10 90 146

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 65 35 20
2018 Other occupational group 50 50 14

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 50 50 20
2018 Other occupational group 57 43 14

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 0 100 20

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 Other occupational group 0 100 20
2018 Other occupational group 0 100 14

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 0 100 20

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 Other occupational group 0 100 20
2018 Other occupational group 0 100 14

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 25 75 20

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 55 45 20
2018 Other occupational group 43 57 14

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 55 45 20
2018 Other occupational group 50 50 14

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 50 50 20
2018 Other occupational group 50 50 14

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 0 100 20
2018 Other occupational group 0 100 14

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 50 50 20
2018 Other occupational group 64 36 14

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 25 75 20

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 Other occupational group 30 70 20

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 0 100 20

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 Other occupational group 45 55 20
2018 Other occupational group 36 64 14

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 Other occupational group 19 81 108

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 Other occupational group 21 12 15 8 5 30 9 54 22 107
2018 Other occupational group 32 18 18 2 3 21 6 69 7 143
2017 Other occupational group 23 21 23 3 3 17 10 60 9 30
2014 Other occupational group 21 21 16 9 7 23 4 57 22 57

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 Other occupational group 51 18 12 5 1 13 1 80 6 108
2018 Other occupational group 48 29 14 1 1 6 1 82 3 143
2017 Other occupational group 39 29 15 3 0 10 3 78 4 31
2014 Other occupational group 28 37 11 10 7 5 2 70 19 57
2011 Other occupational group 47 33 11 3 2 4 0 84 5 156
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Discrimination

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

Question 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 Other occupational group 7 93 107
2018 Other occupational group 7 93 146

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 Other occupational group 8 92 108

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 Other occupational group 24 13 17 2 5 30 9 62 11 107
2018 Other occupational group 37 13 21 1 3 19 6 67 6 144
2017 Other occupational group 31 19 18 0 0 25 6 74 0 32
2014 Other occupational group 17 21 16 5 4 35 2 61 14 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 Other occupational group 48 22 12 2 1 14 1 82 3 107
2018 Other occupational group 49 19 19 2 1 8 1 75 4 146
2017 Other occupational group 40 28 9 3 0 16 3 85 4 32
2014 Other occupational group 29 27 14 7 7 16 0 66 17 57
2011 Other occupational group 50 33 10 0 2 5 1 88 2 156
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Stress and Well-Being

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 Other occupational group 49 21 7 8 10 2 2 73 19 107
2018 Other occupational group 38 23 19 8 8 1 3 63 18 142
2017 Other occupational group 38 23 13 16 10 0 0 61 26 31

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 Other occupational group 38 21 19 10 6 2 5 63 17 108
2018 Other occupational group 31 25 21 12 8 0 3 58 20 142
2017 Other occupational group 42 26 19 6 6 0 0 68 13 31

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 Other occupational group 40 25 9 10 6 4 6 72 18 108
2018 Other occupational group 37 23 15 13 5 1 7 64 20 142
2017 Other occupational group 49 14 19 6 6 0 6 67 13 31

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 Other occupational group 48 24 6 7 6 4 6 80 14 103
2018 Other occupational group 40 24 13 8 7 2 6 69 16 143
2017 Other occupational group 56 6 28 6 3 0 0 62 10 31

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 Other occupational group 71 13 0 2 2 3 9 96 4 106
2018 Other occupational group 63 14 9 2 3 1 7 85 5 142
2017 Other occupational group 62 22 3 0 0 0 13 96 0 31

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 Other occupational group 47 21 16 7 7 1 2 69 14 107
2018 Other occupational group 45 22 18 6 6 1 2 69 12 143
2017 Other occupational group 44 19 22 3 12 0 0 63 15 32

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 Other occupational group 42 24 13 4 6 4 7 74 11 108
2018 Other occupational group 39 31 13 7 4 2 4 75 12 143
2017 Other occupational group 56 19 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 32

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 Other occupational group 39 27 12 5 9 4 5 72 15 108
2018 Other occupational group 27 29 22 7 7 0 7 61 15 143
2017 Other occupational group 22 35 18 15 6 0 3 59 22 32

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 Other occupational group 52 15 15 5 8 3 3 71 14 108
2018 Other occupational group 38 35 13 5 4 1 5 77 9 141
2017 Other occupational group 31 47 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 32

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 Other occupational group 52 16 9 7 8 4 4 73 17 108

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 Other occupational group 32 23 20 10 10 3 2 58 22 107
2018 Other occupational group 23 35 20 14 6 0 3 59 20 142
2017 Other occupational group 33 16 22 19 10 0 0 49 29 31

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 Other occupational group 67 17 5 2 2 3 6 91 4 108
2018 Other occupational group 55 22 13 2 3 1 4 81 6 143
2017 Other occupational group 59 19 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 32

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 Other occupational group 74 9 4 1 2 3 7 93 3 107
2018 Other occupational group 67 10 11 3 2 1 6 82 5 141

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 Other occupational group 73 8 5 6 5 0 5 84 11 106
2018 Other occupational group 71 9 6 3 3 3 6 88 6 140
2017 Other occupational group 78 19 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 32

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 Other occupational group 71 18 4 3 1 0 4 92 4 106
2018 Other occupational group 63 20 6 4 1 1 4 87 6 142
2017 Other occupational group 69 16 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 32

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 Other occupational group 71 9 7 4 5 0 5 84 9 106
2018 Other occupational group 64 15 7 4 4 2 4 84 8 142
2017 Other occupational group 74 13 6 3 0 3 0 90 3 31

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 Other occupational group 62 3 3 1 1 3 28 93 3 105
2018 Other occupational group 63 10 1 1 1 1 23 96 2 142
2017 Other occupational group 69 7 0 3 0 3 18 96 4 32

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 Other occupational group 73 8 6 4 1 0 9 88 5 103
2018 Other occupational group 67 12 5 4 1 1 9 88 6 139
2017 Other occupational group 68 13 7 3 0 0 9 89 3 32

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 Other occupational group 37 8 21 13 15 1 5 48 30 106
2018 Other occupational group 36 16 14 15 14 0 4 55 30 141
2017 Other occupational group 44 15 15 12 13 0 0 59 26 32

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
2019 Other occupational group 54 25 9 1 5 0 6 84 6 106
2018 Other occupational group 51 23 13 7 2 0 4 77 10 142
2017 Other occupational group 49 26 16 0 9 0 0 75 9 32

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 Other occupational group 28 26 30 13 3 1 0 54 16 108
2018 Other occupational group 19 34 28 11 4 1 3 55 16 146
2017 Other occupational group 12 34 41 9 3 0 0 47 12 32

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 Other occupational group 11 16 37 19 17 0 0 37 27 104
2018 Other occupational group 11 15 38 21 13 0 3 34 27 144
2017 Other occupational group 9 12 34 25 16 0 3 42 22 32

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 Other occupational group 33 30 17 6 5 9 1 70 11 108
2018 Other occupational group 45 32 12 5 3 3 1 79 8 146
2017 Other occupational group 27 38 9 6 6 10 3 75 14 32

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 Other occupational group 35 32 11 7 10 3 1 70 18 108
2018 Other occupational group 41 28 13 10 6 1 1 70 16 145
2017 Other occupational group 20 52 10 3 3 6 6 82 7 31
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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 Other occupational group 18 82 108
2017 Other occupational group 22 78 32
2014 Other occupational group 19 81 57

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational group 89 11 19
2014 Other occupational group 81 19 11

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 Other occupational group 53 24 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
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Compensation

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 Other occupational group 38 30 12 6 4 8 3 43 57 108
2018 Other occupational group 38 27 16 5 3 7 3 43 57 143
2017 Other occupational group 27 25 29 3 3 9 3 31 69 32

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 Other occupational group 67 33 55

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 Other occupational group 67 33 55
2018 Other occupational group 58 42 72

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 Other occupational group 16 24 15 13 13 5 15 50 32 55
2018 Other occupational group 22 30 26 5 11 0 5 55 17 73
2017 Other occupational group 15 37 15 5 17 0 10 59 24 19

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 Other occupational group 16 15 22 9 18 9 11 39 34 55
2018 Other occupational group 15 25 26 8 16 4 5 44 27 73
2017 Other occupational group 10 17 21 10 27 0 15 32 44 19

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 Other occupational group 66 9 6 0 2 7 10 91 2 108
2018 Other occupational group 59 12 5 3 3 6 11 86 8 143
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