2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Correctional Service of Canada by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - Student

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 Student 59 34 1 4 1 0 1 94 6 140
2017 Student 60 33 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 69
2014 Student 61 35 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 35
2011 Student 50 47 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 32

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 Student 76 14 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 140
2017 Student 78 15 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 69
2014 Student 87 3 6 2 0 0 2 92 2 35
2011 Student 81 16 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 63 28 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 140
2017 Student 62 28 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 69
2014 Student 62 28 4 3 0 0 2 92 4 35
2011 Student 65 25 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 32

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 Student 34 37 14 9 4 0 1 72 14 140
2018 Student 30 43 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 47
2017 Student 35 42 7 11 3 0 2 79 14 69
2014 Student 58 24 11 3 0 0 3 85 4 35
2011 Student 38 19 16 9 6 0 12 64 18 32

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 54 32 8 5 1 0 0 86 7 138
2017 Student 62 26 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 69
2014 Student 70 19 8 2 0 0 2 90 2 35

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 60 29 7 1 1 0 1 90 3 139
2018 Student 54 24 11 7 2 2 0 80 9 46
2017 Student 49 38 8 0 0 0 4 91 0 69
2014 Student 60 18 17 0 0 0 5 83 0 35
2011 Student 62 19 3 0 6 3 6 90 7 32

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 Student 46 37 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 138
2018 Student 38 28 15 15 4 0 0 66 19 47
2017 Student 35 42 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 69
2014 Student 46 37 14 2 0 0 2 84 2 35
2011 Student 37 44 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 48 39 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 140
2018 Student 51 26 11 9 4 0 0 77 13 47
2017 Student 40 42 14 3 0 0 1 83 3 69
2014 Student 58 36 4 0 0 0 2 96 0 35
2011 Student 47 31 9 9 0 3 0 81 10 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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 46 38 10 1 4 1 0 85 5 139
2018 Student 48 35 6 10 0 0 0 83 10 48
2017 Student 46 40 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 69
2014 Student 57 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 34
2011 Student 35 50 9 0 3 0 3 87 3 32

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 Student 46 31 16 4 2 0 0 78 6 140
2018 Student 38 31 13 17 2 0 0 69 19 48
2017 Student 45 41 8 4 1 0 0 86 5 69

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 Student 53 32 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 139
2018 Student 42 33 13 10 2 0 0 75 13 48
2017 Student 49 36 10 3 3 0 0 85 5 69
2014 Student 70 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 34
2011 Student 56 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 32

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 37 38 14 5 3 1 3 78 8 139
2018 Student 31 31 15 17 6 0 0 63 23 48
2017 Student 31 41 16 9 1 0 0 73 11 69
2014 Student 15 50 22 11 0 0 2 66 11 34
2011 Student 38 25 18 3 6 3 6 69 10 32

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 Student 47 32 12 5 2 1 1 80 7 140
2018 Student 31 40 23 2 4 0 0 71 6 48
2017 Student 41 30 7 18 3 0 1 72 21 69
2014 Student 40 18 38 4 0 0 0 58 4 34

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 46 41 8 3 1 1 1 88 4 138
2018 Student 33 40 10 10 4 2 0 74 15 48
2017 Student 43 37 11 9 0 1 0 80 9 69
2014 Student 64 25 10 2 0 0 0 89 2 34
2011 Student 53 19 22 0 0 0 6 77 0 32

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 56 34 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 140
2018 Student 40 35 15 2 8 0 0 75 10 48
2017 Student 49 40 6 3 3 0 0 89 5 69
2014 Student 63 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2011 Student 53 38 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 32

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 68 23 9 0 1 0 0 91 1 140
2018 Student 67 23 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 48
2017 Student 55 36 4 3 0 0 1 93 3 69
2014 Student 63 31 4 0 0 2 0 95 0 34
2011 Student 72 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32

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 Student 6 14 24 31 22 1 2 55 21 140
2018 Student 0 10 40 29 19 0 2 49 11 48
2017 Student 3 10 26 34 21 1 5 59 13 69
2014 Student 2 11 25 41 16 4 2 60 14 35
2011 Student 9 16 13 22 34 3 3 60 27 32

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 Student 4 16 14 19 40 3 4 63 22 140
2018 Student 2 25 29 17 25 0 2 43 28 48
2017 Student 1 13 22 27 25 5 7 59 16 69
2014 Student 2 20 14 27 21 14 2 57 26 34
2011 Student 6 6 13 28 40 3 3 73 13 32

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 Student 8 17 17 22 22 9 6 51 29 139
2018 Student 13 17 27 17 23 2 2 41 30 48
2017 Student 14 12 24 11 23 7 9 41 31 69
2014 Student 7 13 12 18 25 15 11 57 27 35
2011 Student 9 22 25 19 18 0 6 40 34 32

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
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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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 1 6 16 29 43 1 4 76 8 140
2018 Student 4 2 19 29 46 0 0 75 6 48
2017 Student 10 1 13 28 37 1 8 72 13 69
2014 Student 4 2 9 50 29 4 2 84 6 34
2011 Student 0 3 16 41 31 3 6 79 3 32

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
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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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 5 8 12 22 45 4 4 73 14 139
2018 Student 6 13 27 13 38 4 0 52 20 48
2017 Student 3 7 21 25 32 1 11 65 11 68
2014 Student 2 6 18 23 36 14 2 70 9 34
2011 Student 3 13 9 25 40 0 9 72 17 32

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
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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 Student 10 11 10 19 36 10 4 64 24 140
2018 Student 15 13 28 6 30 9 0 40 30 47
2017 Student 4 10 21 19 25 9 12 55 18 69
2014 Student 14 11 28 14 25 6 2 42 27 35
2011 Student 6 13 13 22 31 9 6 63 22 32

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 Student 6 11 16 23 33 8 4 63 19 140
2018 Student 10 13 27 19 25 4 2 47 24 48
2017 Student 4 12 33 16 20 8 5 42 19 69
2014 Student 4 6 20 43 21 4 2 69 10 34

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 Student 4 10 21 24 35 2 3 63 15 139
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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
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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 Student 68 16 3 2 1 0 9 93 4 140
2017 Student 69 10 1 4 4 1 10 89 9 69
2014 Student 66 16 4 0 2 4 9 93 2 36
2011 Student 75 3 0 9 0 0 13 89 11 32

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 40 29 14 6 2 4 4 76 9 140
2018 Student 17 37 20 11 2 7 7 63 15 46
2017 Student 33 43 11 1 1 5 5 85 3 69
2014 Student 40 21 18 12 2 4 3 66 15 36

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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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 Student 56 30 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 140
2018 Student 50 27 6 13 4 0 0 77 17 48
2017 Student 52 24 8 11 1 1 1 78 13 69
2014 Student 61 17 13 2 3 4 0 81 5 36

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 Student 66 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 140
2018 Student 54 33 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 48
2017 Student 64 25 4 5 0 0 1 90 5 69
2014 Student 69 17 4 2 2 4 2 92 4 36

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
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 54 32 9 2 2 1 0 86 4 139
2018 Student 46 23 21 8 2 0 0 69 10 48
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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
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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 Student 43 31 14 4 1 2 5 79 5 140

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 46 37 10 4 4 0 0 83 7 139
2018 Student 43 26 11 17 4 0 0 68 21 47
2017 Student 43 31 7 17 1 0 1 75 18 69
2014 Student 67 17 9 2 0 4 0 89 2 36
2011 Student 53 25 9 9 0 3 0 81 10 32

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
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 64 25 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 140
2018 Student 64 19 4 9 2 0 2 85 11 47
2017 Student 59 27 6 3 3 1 1 89 6 67
2014 Student 71 10 13 2 0 4 0 85 2 36
2011 Student 65 19 6 6 0 3 0 87 6 32

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 59 23 10 4 2 1 2 84 6 136
2018 Student 45 32 13 9 0 0 2 78 9 47
2017 Student 52 23 6 14 0 4 1 79 15 69
2014 Student 66 19 9 2 0 4 0 89 2 36
2011 Student 50 28 3 9 0 3 6 86 10 32

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 80 11 2 0 1 1 4 96 2 140
2017 Student 79 8 0 3 3 0 7 94 6 69
2014 Student 73 21 2 0 0 4 0 98 0 36
2011 Student 78 3 6 0 6 0 6 87 7 32

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 64 20 4 1 1 2 7 93 2 140
2017 Student 57 25 6 3 0 4 5 91 3 68
2014 Student 62 21 6 2 0 8 2 92 2 36
2011 Student 72 16 3 3 0 0 6 93 3 32

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
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Total responses
2019 Student 72 22 4 0 2 0 0 93 2 138
2018 Student 68 17 6 4 4 0 0 85 9 47
2017 Student 68 26 1 0 0 3 1 99 0 69

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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 63 27 6 2 1 0 0 90 4 140
2018 Student 64 17 9 6 4 0 0 81 11 47
2017 Student 68 25 1 4 0 0 1 95 4 69
2014 Student 72 14 8 2 0 4 0 90 2 35
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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
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 60 25 4 1 0 7 3 94 1 140
2018 Student 50 29 4 6 2 8 0 86 9 48
2017 Student 37 46 1 3 0 10 3 95 4 69
2014 Student 48 10 8 2 0 28 4 86 3 35
2011 Student 50 25 13 0 3 6 3 83 3 32

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 60 22 9 1 0 5 2 88 2 139
2018 Student 53 13 9 9 4 11 2 76 15 47
2017 Student 37 42 11 2 0 5 3 86 2 69
2014 Student 37 14 17 3 2 23 4 70 7 35
2011 Student 50 28 13 0 6 0 3 81 6 32

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
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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 Student 50 26 8 6 1 7 1 84 8 140
2018 Student 40 21 8 13 4 13 2 71 20 48
2017 Student 32 38 15 7 0 5 3 76 8 69
2014 Student 36 11 13 11 2 23 4 64 17 34
2011 Student 47 25 13 3 6 6 0 77 10 32

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 Student 45 31 11 6 1 4 1 80 8 140
2018 Student 38 29 10 10 2 8 2 74 14 48
2017 Student 31 39 12 7 1 7 3 77 9 69
2014 Student 26 30 18 5 3 12 4 68 10 35
2011 Student 38 37 6 9 3 6 0 80 13 32

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 Student 39 17 10 4 9 18 4 72 15 140
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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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 48 40 8 4 0 1 0 88 4 139
2018 Student 33 56 4 2 2 0 2 91 4 48
2017 Student 26 50 8 9 0 5 1 82 10 68
2014 Student 48 35 9 4 0 3 0 87 4 35
2011 Student 44 47 6 0 0 3 0 94 0 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 37 39 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 138

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
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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 Student 41 32 12 7 4 2 2 76 11 139
2018 Student 33 31 15 8 6 2 4 69 16 48
2017 Student 34 23 11 19 4 5 4 63 25 69
2014 Student 48 28 13 3 0 3 4 82 4 35
2011 Student 50 25 19 3 0 0 3 77 3 32

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 Student 47 36 8 7 0 2 1 85 7 138
2018 Student 52 29 6 6 4 0 2 83 11 48

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
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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 Student 36 21 15 7 4 9 7 68 14 137
2018 Student 31 25 15 4 10 6 8 66 17 48
2017 Student 24 15 16 15 5 12 12 51 27 69
2014 Student 28 19 23 3 3 14 8 61 9 35
2011 Student 31 19 13 3 6 18 9 70 13 32

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

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 Student 49 33 8 4 1 5 0 86 5 138
2018 Student 40 35 13 0 8 2 2 78 9 48
2017 Student 42 30 7 3 1 11 5 87 5 69
2014 Student 43 14 24 9 0 8 2 63 10 34
2011 Student 41 25 16 9 0 9 0 72 10 32

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 Student 43 24 13 6 2 4 7 76 9 139
2018 Student 34 38 6 4 9 2 6 79 14 47
2017 Student 38 21 5 13 6 3 14 71 22 69
2014 Student 34 22 19 5 5 2 13 66 12 34
2011 Student 31 31 6 0 9 9 12 80 12 32

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 Student 62 17 7 1 1 0 11 89 3 140

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 Student 58 10 9 3 2 1 17 83 6 140

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 46 21 15 4 1 1 11 77 6 140

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 Student 44 20 12 4 2 2 16 78 7 139

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 Student 51 15 12 4 1 4 13 79 7 139

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 64 12 4 4 2 1 13 89 7 140

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 80 4 2 0 1 2 10 96 2 137

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 Student 72 7 4 2 0 1 14 93 3 138

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 Student 29 38 14 7 2 8 1 75 10 139
2018 Student 32 30 21 4 6 2 4 66 11 47
2017 Student 28 23 18 17 0 11 3 59 20 69

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 Student 54 39 6 0 1 1 0 93 1 140
2018 Student 63 27 4 2 2 2 0 91 4 48
2017 Student 49 42 3 2 0 3 1 95 2 68
2014 Student 68 21 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 34
2011 Student 53 28 6 3 3 6 0 87 7 32

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 Student 55 24 11 3 1 4 1 84 5 139
2018 Student 52 33 8 0 0 4 2 91 0 48
2017 Student 48 32 9 1 0 7 3 88 1 69
2014 Student 61 20 9 4 0 7 0 87 4 34

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 Student 71 25 4 1 0 0 0 96 1 140
2018 Student 63 29 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 48
2017 Student 68 26 3 0 0 1 1 97 0 69
2014 Student 75 16 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 34
2011 Student 75 16 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 32

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 Student 61 26 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 140
2018 Student 52 31 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 48
2017 Student 54 27 14 1 0 1 1 84 1 69
2014 Student 55 37 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 34
2011 Student 50 31 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 32

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 Student 65 28 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 137
2018 Student 52 35 4 2 6 0 0 88 8 48
2017 Student 53 38 3 1 2 1 1 94 3 69
2014 Student 54 32 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 34
2011 Student 47 35 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 32

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 Student 44 22 14 8 6 4 1 70 15 140
2018 Student 40 23 17 6 8 6 0 67 16 48
2017 Student 37 16 14 7 11 11 4 63 21 69
2014 Student 48 20 15 5 0 2 10 77 6 34
2011 Student 47 19 13 16 3 3 0 68 19 32
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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 Student 40 24 36 140
2018 Student 40 15 46 48
2017 Student 39 26 35 69
2014 Student 61 22 17 36
2011 Student 31 18 50 32

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 Student 0 5 9 2 82 2 56
2018 Student 0 11 5 16 63 5 19
2017 Student 0 9 18 0 73 0 24
2014 Student 7 0 6 20 9999 67 21
2011 Student 0 30 10 30 9999 30 10
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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 Student 27 31 8 9 7 4 14 70 20 140

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 Student 47 20 10 1 0 9 12 85 2 139
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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 Student 5 95 140
2018 Student 13 88 48

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 Student 8 92 140

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 Student 24 15 9 4 2 27 19 73 11 140
2018 Student 29 13 10 6 6 23 13 65 19 48
2017 Student 19 11 12 0 0 38 19 71 0 69
2014 Student 22 11 15 2 0 40 10 67 3 36

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 Student 42 28 10 1 1 14 4 85 3 140
2018 Student 44 25 10 17 0 4 0 72 17 48
2017 Student 40 23 9 0 0 19 8 87 0 69
2014 Student 48 14 20 0 0 15 3 76 0 36
2011 Student 43 31 9 3 0 13 0 86 4 32
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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 Student 5 95 140

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 Student 6 94 139

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 Student 27 16 9 1 1 29 16 79 5 140
2018 Student 28 19 19 0 0 23 11 71 0 47
2017 Student 23 12 10 1 0 40 14 77 3 69
2014 Student 33 5 17 0 0 26 19 69 0 36

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 Student 48 25 9 2 0 11 5 87 3 140
2018 Student 42 31 13 6 0 6 2 80 7 48
2017 Student 44 23 4 0 0 25 4 94 0 69
2014 Student 47 10 16 0 0 25 2 78 0 36
2011 Student 47 38 9 3 0 3 0 87 3 32
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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 Student 27 26 19 18 9 0 1 54 27 140
2018 Student 13 27 25 8 21 4 2 42 31 48
2017 Student 26 14 19 15 25 0 1 41 40 69

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 Student 41 36 13 6 2 0 2 78 9 140
2018 Student 33 38 21 2 4 2 0 72 6 48
2017 Student 35 24 29 7 1 0 4 61 9 67

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 Student 57 27 9 4 1 0 2 86 5 140
2018 Student 44 33 13 6 2 2 0 79 9 48
2017 Student 53 20 11 12 0 0 4 76 12 69

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 Student 53 24 7 6 8 1 1 78 14 140
2018 Student 30 30 23 11 2 2 2 62 13 47
2017 Student 42 18 22 10 4 0 4 63 14 69

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 74 14 4 4 1 0 4 91 5 140
2018 Student 58 17 10 0 4 2 8 84 5 48
2017 Student 60 14 4 0 0 0 22 94 0 69

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 Student 53 21 13 9 4 0 1 75 12 140
2018 Student 42 31 17 8 0 2 0 74 9 48
2017 Student 48 29 14 7 1 0 1 78 8 69

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 Student 52 27 14 2 1 1 3 82 3 139
2018 Student 40 33 15 4 0 4 4 80 5 48
2017 Student 42 28 21 4 1 0 3 73 5 69

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 Student 57 22 12 4 3 0 3 81 7 139
2018 Student 48 25 15 4 2 4 2 78 7 48
2017 Student 52 28 12 1 1 0 5 85 3 69

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 Student 47 23 15 9 4 1 1 72 13 140
2018 Student 40 13 23 10 8 4 2 56 20 48
2017 Student 42 28 15 7 5 0 3 72 12 69

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 Student 65 17 9 3 4 1 1 84 7 138

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 Student 66 20 8 1 3 0 1 88 4 138
2018 Student 52 19 13 4 2 4 6 79 7 48
2017 Student 78 14 4 1 1 0 1 93 3 69

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 Student 84 4 3 1 4 0 4 92 5 140
2018 Student 67 19 4 0 2 4 4 93 2 48
2017 Student 90 6 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 69

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 Student 68 20 5 2 2 0 3 90 4 140
2018 Student 56 29 4 2 4 2 2 89 7 48
2017 Student 74 17 5 0 0 0 4 94 0 68

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 Student 79 11 2 1 3 0 4 94 4 140
2018 Student 65 15 8 4 4 2 2 83 9 48
2017 Student 80 12 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 68

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 Student 77 3 1 1 1 0 18 97 2 139
2018 Student 71 2 2 0 0 2 23 97 0 48
2017 Student 75 1 0 1 0 0 22 98 2 68

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 Student 76 11 5 1 1 0 6 93 2 140
2018 Student 71 10 6 0 0 2 10 93 0 48
2017 Student 79 8 3 3 0 0 7 94 4 68

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 Student 59 21 9 4 4 0 3 82 8 140
2018 Student 63 17 8 6 2 2 2 83 9 48
2017 Student 69 20 7 1 1 0 1 90 3 69

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 Student 36 40 17 3 3 0 1 77 6 140
2018 Student 31 40 23 4 0 2 0 72 4 48
2017 Student 27 38 30 4 0 0 1 66 4 69

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 Student 6 7 26 34 26 1 1 61 13 140
2018 Student 2 15 36 19 28 0 0 47 17 47
2017 Student 1 21 20 34 23 0 1 58 22 69

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 Student 27 42 15 8 1 6 1 74 9 139
2018 Student 19 48 10 10 4 8 0 73 16 48
2017 Student 20 31 15 11 3 18 1 64 18 69

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 Student 32 36 20 9 2 2 0 69 11 138
2018 Student 31 33 8 13 8 6 0 69 22 48
2017 Student 20 47 16 7 3 5 1 72 11 69
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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 Student 6 94 140
2017 Student 7 93 69
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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 Student 36 20 19 11 10 3 1 37 63 140
2018 Student 17 30 26 4 11 11 2 20 80 47
2017 Student 17 29 15 17 19 3 1 17 83 69

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 Student 80 20 83

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 Student 52 48 81
2018 Student 30 70 33

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 Student 28 27 11 19 8 3 5 59 29 79
2018 Student 6 33 21 15 15 3 6 43 33 33
2017 Student 35 23 11 17 11 0 3 60 29 53

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 Student 11 20 15 23 21 3 8 35 49 80
2018 Student 0 12 27 21 18 6 15 15 50 33
2017 Student 3 21 12 18 33 2 10 28 59 54

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 Student 42 15 13 5 2 3 19 74 9 137
2018 Student 36 13 19 9 2 9 13 62 14 47
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