2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans 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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 60 31 3 5 1 1 0 92 6 157
2017 Student 57 33 3 5 1 0 2 91 6 94
2014 Student 44 30 2 19 6 0 0 74 24 31
2011 Student 59 30 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 46

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 77 10 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 157
2017 Student 70 15 1 4 6 0 4 88 11 94
2014 Student 54 24 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 31
2011 Student 89 4 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 46

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 Student 61 25 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 157
2017 Student 53 36 3 4 2 0 2 91 6 94
2014 Student 50 41 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 31
2011 Student 65 26 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 46

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 52 31 7 5 4 0 0 83 10 157
2018 Student 44 34 4 10 6 1 0 79 17 77
2017 Student 39 34 13 3 7 0 4 76 10 94
2014 Student 37 34 11 17 0 0 2 72 17 31
2011 Student 50 30 11 7 0 0 2 82 7 46

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 69 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 3 156
2017 Student 57 32 3 2 3 0 2 91 6 93
2014 Student 68 15 13 2 0 0 2 85 2 31

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 Student 62 24 10 1 1 1 1 88 3 157
2018 Student 52 28 5 3 8 3 1 83 11 75
2017 Student 56 21 12 4 5 0 2 79 9 94
2014 Student 46 32 16 6 0 0 0 79 6 31
2011 Student 54 24 13 7 0 0 2 80 7 46

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 62 25 6 4 3 0 0 87 6 156
2018 Student 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 77
2017 Student 44 38 9 2 5 0 2 83 8 94
2014 Student 43 46 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 31
2011 Student 59 33 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 46

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 Student 52 34 6 6 1 0 0 86 8 157
2018 Student 39 38 9 5 4 5 0 81 10 77
2017 Student 40 36 14 3 5 0 2 78 8 94
2014 Student 50 38 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 31
2011 Student 41 41 11 4 0 2 0 84 4 46

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 Student 41 36 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 157
2018 Student 32 38 10 14 4 1 0 71 18 77
2017 Student 33 39 17 7 3 0 2 73 10 94

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 60 26 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 157
2018 Student 43 40 4 6 3 4 0 86 9 77
2017 Student 44 37 9 5 3 0 2 82 8 94
2014 Student 44 44 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 31
2011 Student 61 28 6 2 0 2 0 91 2 46

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 57 31 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 157
2018 Student 38 39 12 5 5 1 0 78 11 77
2017 Student 43 39 6 3 8 0 2 83 11 94

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 68 23 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 155
2018 Student 53 32 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 77
2017 Student 52 31 10 3 2 0 2 85 6 94
2014 Student 54 44 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 31
2011 Student 74 15 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 46

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 50 33 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 156
2018 Student 34 36 17 4 5 4 0 73 9 77
2017 Student 41 30 9 12 5 0 3 73 17 93
2014 Student 29 34 22 2 2 0 11 71 4 31
2011 Student 41 46 4 7 0 0 2 89 7 46

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 53 30 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 157
2018 Student 47 30 6 10 3 4 0 80 14 77
2017 Student 47 27 12 4 5 0 4 78 10 94
2014 Student 31 53 11 4 0 2 0 85 4 31

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
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Total responses
2019 Student 54 33 8 3 2 0 1 88 5 156
2018 Student 44 31 10 9 3 3 0 77 12 77
2017 Student 51 28 9 6 5 0 2 80 11 94
2014 Student 34 49 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 31
2011 Student 67 26 2 2 0 0 2 96 2 46

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 62 29 2 5 3 0 0 90 8 157
2018 Student 47 34 6 8 1 3 1 84 9 77
2017 Student 56 29 3 5 2 3 2 89 7 94
2014 Student 48 48 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 31
2011 Student 72 22 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 46

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 66 28 3 1 0 0 1 95 1 155
2018 Student 51 31 8 5 1 3 1 85 7 77
2017 Student 54 34 7 1 3 0 1 89 4 94
2014 Student 46 35 14 3 0 0 2 83 3 31
2011 Student 57 30 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 46

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 3 8 27 26 29 4 3 59 12 156
2018 Student 6 10 30 25 19 5 4 49 19 77
2017 Student 6 15 24 23 17 3 11 46 25 94
2014 Student 7 2 36 26 26 0 4 53 10 31
2011 Student 2 22 17 37 9 4 9 53 27 46

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 1 5 12 31 40 5 6 80 7 156
2018 Student 5 13 13 25 32 8 4 65 21 77
2017 Student 5 11 11 23 33 10 8 68 19 94
2014 Student 2 6 28 20 34 4 7 60 8 31
2011 Student 2 15 11 30 20 9 13 64 22 46

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 8 9 26 26 22 3 6 53 19 156
2018 Student 13 21 21 13 19 6 6 37 39 77
2017 Student 7 20 28 16 17 7 6 38 31 93
2014 Student 11 26 14 13 17 11 7 36 46 31
2011 Student 9 22 15 26 11 7 11 45 37 46

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
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Total responses
2019 Student 0 1 12 33 46 4 4 86 1 156
2018 Student 3 8 17 26 39 5 3 70 11 77
2017 Student 0 5 18 17 44 7 9 72 7 94
2014 Student 0 0 17 44 36 0 4 83 0 31
2011 Student 2 4 11 30 41 2 9 81 7 46

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 2 6 12 24 42 8 6 76 10 156
2018 Student 6 8 13 32 30 6 4 70 16 77
2017 Student 3 6 12 19 40 7 13 73 11 94
2014 Student 2 15 20 20 24 0 20 55 21 31
2011 Student 2 13 17 26 26 0 15 62 18 46

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 1 6 12 26 37 7 10 76 9 156
2018 Student 3 9 12 22 37 8 9 71 14 76
2017 Student 6 4 15 13 31 11 19 64 14 94
2014 Student 7 9 15 14 28 7 20 58 22 31
2011 Student 4 6 13 22 26 17 11 67 15 46

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 5 10 18 23 33 6 6 64 16 155
2018 Student 14 10 25 14 21 9 6 42 29 77
2017 Student 8 13 22 16 21 10 11 47 26 94
2014 Student 11 17 18 15 15 9 15 39 37 31

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 3 10 29 24 28 3 3 55 14 156
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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 73 7 5 5 3 1 6 86 8 157
2017 Student 64 12 3 7 4 1 9 84 12 94
2014 Student 72 4 13 4 0 0 7 82 4 31
2011 Student 87 6 2 2 0 0 2 96 2 46

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 49 24 8 5 2 8 4 83 8 157
2018 Student 36 31 8 4 3 14 4 83 8 77
2017 Student 37 24 3 8 7 7 13 77 19 94
2014 Student 36 29 2 5 6 2 20 84 14 31

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 Student 66 18 4 8 3 1 0 85 11 157
2018 Student 62 22 4 8 1 3 0 86 9 76
2017 Student 56 20 13 4 5 0 2 77 9 93
2014 Student 62 21 4 9 0 0 4 87 10 31

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 73 18 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 157
2018 Student 73 21 3 1 1 1 0 95 3 77
2017 Student 57 26 6 8 0 0 2 85 8 94
2014 Student 65 20 2 2 6 2 4 90 8 31

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 Student 56 28 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 157
2018 Student 52 34 8 0 4 3 0 88 4 77
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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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 53 22 12 4 2 3 4 80 7 158

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 49 31 6 9 3 1 0 81 12 158
2018 Student 45 35 4 5 8 3 0 83 13 77
2017 Student 41 32 11 5 8 0 2 75 13 94
2014 Student 61 34 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 31
2011 Student 46 39 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 46

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 61 25 4 5 3 2 1 88 8 158
2018 Student 61 21 8 5 3 1 1 84 8 77
2017 Student 51 23 11 5 7 2 2 77 12 94
2014 Student 72 25 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 31
2011 Student 61 20 9 7 2 2 0 82 9 46

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 Student 56 24 10 6 3 1 1 81 9 156
2018 Student 53 28 11 1 4 3 1 84 5 76
2017 Student 48 29 6 9 6 0 3 79 15 94
2014 Student 64 25 4 2 0 0 6 94 2 31
2011 Student 54 28 9 4 2 0 2 84 7 46

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 82 5 5 2 0 1 5 93 2 158
2017 Student 75 9 2 4 4 1 4 89 9 92
2014 Student 87 6 6 2 0 0 0 93 2 31
2011 Student 91 6 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 46

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 Student 59 18 3 2 3 0 15 91 5 158
2017 Student 53 17 3 6 5 1 15 83 13 94
2014 Student 60 18 2 0 2 0 18 96 2 31
2011 Student 48 24 11 2 4 0 11 80 7 46

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 Student 78 15 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 158
2018 Student 62 21 8 1 5 3 0 85 7 77
2017 Student 56 23 10 6 4 1 0 79 10 94

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 64 23 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 158
2018 Student 57 21 8 8 4 3 0 80 12 77
2017 Student 51 24 7 7 10 0 1 76 17 94
2014 Student 70 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 31

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 24 35 18 12 6 6 0 63 19 17
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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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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 54 24 6 3 2 8 1 87 6 156
2018 Student 58 25 5 1 3 8 0 90 4 77
2017 Student 49 30 4 5 3 7 2 87 8 94
2014 Student 51 25 13 0 0 9 2 85 0 31
2011 Student 48 30 4 9 0 9 0 86 10 46

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 57 22 5 5 3 6 2 86 9 157
2018 Student 44 40 5 1 4 5 0 89 5 77
2017 Student 45 30 6 5 5 8 1 83 11 94
2014 Student 44 24 19 0 4 7 2 75 4 31
2011 Student 57 20 13 4 0 4 2 81 5 46

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
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Total responses
2019 Student 44 28 8 6 4 9 1 80 11 158
2018 Student 36 30 9 6 5 13 0 76 13 77
2017 Student 38 28 9 7 6 12 1 75 15 93
2014 Student 31 25 13 16 5 7 2 62 24 31
2011 Student 35 30 22 9 2 2 0 67 11 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 35 27 14 10 5 8 1 68 17 158
2018 Student 30 34 12 6 9 9 0 70 17 77
2017 Student 37 24 8 7 10 12 2 71 19 94
2014 Student 37 22 20 8 2 9 2 67 11 31
2011 Student 30 28 22 15 0 4 0 61 16 46

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 15 11 6 6 16 8 69 17 158
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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 49 38 6 5 1 1 0 88 6 158
2018 Student 40 39 12 4 0 5 0 83 4 75
2017 Student 44 36 13 2 5 0 0 80 8 94
2014 Student 47 34 18 2 0 0 0 80 2 31
2011 Student 37 43 15 2 0 2 0 82 2 46

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Student 32 35 13 8 4 8 1 73 13 158

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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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 44 28 10 9 3 3 3 77 13 158
2018 Student 36 35 6 12 5 3 3 75 18 77
2017 Student 32 30 15 9 7 6 2 67 17 94
2014 Student 54 18 9 0 4 8 7 85 4 31
2011 Student 46 28 9 4 0 11 2 85 5 46

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 49 35 10 3 1 2 1 86 4 156
2018 Student 52 27 10 4 1 4 1 84 5 77

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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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 40 30 14 3 3 7 4 78 6 158
2018 Student 41 32 7 3 5 9 4 83 9 76
2017 Student 28 22 11 4 8 20 8 68 17 94
2014 Student 37 14 24 4 2 7 13 63 7 31
2011 Student 37 13 13 15 2 13 7 62 22 46

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 Student 46 36 8 6 1 3 1 85 7 157
2018 Student 43 25 16 7 1 8 0 74 9 76
2017 Student 43 29 11 8 0 5 5 79 9 94
2014 Student 55 23 4 2 2 13 2 92 4 31
2011 Student 47 27 11 7 0 9 0 80 7 45

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 37 27 15 6 1 6 9 75 8 158
2018 Student 34 32 5 4 6 9 9 81 13 77
2017 Student 36 27 9 9 2 6 11 76 13 93
2014 Student 35 14 11 9 4 2 26 67 18 31
2011 Student 28 24 17 6 9 4 11 62 18 46

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 53 24 8 1 1 2 11 89 2 158

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 59 8 6 1 1 4 21 90 3 158

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 Student 63 16 6 3 1 3 8 88 5 158

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 60 16 5 3 3 4 9 88 6 158

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 66 8 7 2 2 3 11 87 4 157

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 Student 75 8 3 3 1 1 9 92 4 157

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 Student 84 3 1 1 1 1 9 98 1 158

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 78 6 3 0 1 2 9 96 1 158

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 28 44 11 9 3 4 2 77 12 158
2018 Student 39 36 10 4 3 8 0 82 7 77
2017 Student 36 29 9 4 8 8 6 76 14 94

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 50 36 4 4 3 3 0 88 7 157
2018 Student 63 29 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 76
2017 Student 58 28 4 4 1 3 2 90 5 94
2014 Student 53 31 15 0 0 0 2 85 0 31
2011 Student 46 41 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 46

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 53 30 8 3 1 3 1 87 5 158
2018 Student 49 31 5 4 3 8 0 87 7 77
2017 Student 43 34 10 6 3 1 2 80 10 94
2014 Student 72 18 7 0 0 2 2 92 0 31

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 76 18 1 2 3 0 0 94 4 158
2018 Student 69 25 1 1 1 1 1 96 3 77
2017 Student 66 21 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 94
2014 Student 69 27 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 31
2011 Student 63 26 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 46

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 72 19 4 4 2 0 0 91 6 158
2018 Student 62 24 7 1 4 3 0 88 5 76
2017 Student 60 24 5 5 6 0 0 84 11 94
2014 Student 55 22 19 4 0 0 0 78 4 31
2011 Student 63 28 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 46

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 68 22 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 156
2018 Student 58 32 1 1 4 3 0 93 5 77
2017 Student 57 26 6 3 8 0 0 83 11 93
2014 Student 52 23 13 10 0 2 0 76 11 31
2011 Student 61 30 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 46

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 53 15 17 8 3 4 1 71 11 158
2018 Student 44 19 17 4 4 6 5 72 9 77
2017 Student 35 28 16 6 7 2 5 68 14 94
2014 Student 18 23 11 14 2 22 9 61 23 31
2011 Student 41 22 15 11 0 4 6 71 12 46
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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 59 18 23 157
2018 Student 39 37 24 76
2017 Student 41 31 27 94
2014 Student 54 16 31 30
2011 Student 48 26 26 46

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 1 3 2 92 1 92
2017 Student 0 2 5 5 83 5 42
2014 Student 0 3 26 9 9999 61 17
2011 Student 5 18 5 36 9999 36 22
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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 33 33 3 13 7 6 5 73 23 156

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 54 19 5 0 2 13 7 92 2 154
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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 4 96 158

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 11 89 157

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 27 16 8 6 1 22 19 74 12 157
2018 Student 27 21 8 1 1 27 14 82 4 77
2017 Student 16 15 6 3 5 38 17 69 18 94
2014 Student 17 12 4 0 2 36 30 84 5 31

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 44 29 11 3 1 12 1 83 4 157
2018 Student 47 31 5 4 1 12 0 88 6 77
2017 Student 34 26 9 5 2 20 4 79 10 93
2014 Student 41 18 13 0 0 20 9 82 0 31
2011 Student 52 25 11 7 0 5 0 81 7 44
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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 6 94 157

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 50 50 10

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 50 50 10

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 50 50 10

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 0 100 10

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Student 6 94 156

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 32 13 6 2 1 31 15 83 5 154
2018 Student 26 18 5 1 0 34 14 87 3 76
2017 Student 27 16 3 7 0 34 14 81 14 94
2014 Student 18 14 5 0 0 42 20 86 0 31

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 52 21 8 1 2 12 3 87 3 154
2018 Student 51 25 7 3 0 12 3 89 3 76
2017 Student 36 23 9 3 0 23 7 83 4 94
2014 Student 31 17 17 0 0 25 10 74 0 30
2011 Student 53 24 13 2 0 7 0 83 2 45
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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 32 32 18 9 9 0 1 64 18 158
2018 Student 24 25 24 13 12 3 0 50 26 76
2017 Student 26 21 29 12 9 1 2 48 22 94

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 50 32 13 4 1 0 0 82 4 158
2018 Student 30 39 12 1 11 4 3 75 13 76
2017 Student 37 28 22 7 4 0 2 66 11 94

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 68 22 6 1 1 1 2 92 2 158
2018 Student 49 24 12 3 5 4 4 79 9 76
2017 Student 49 26 16 5 0 0 3 78 6 94

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 69 12 11 4 1 1 3 83 6 156
2018 Student 53 24 9 7 0 4 4 83 7 76
2017 Student 45 27 13 4 2 1 8 79 6 94

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 Student 64 22 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 158
2018 Student 51 18 11 5 5 4 5 77 12 76
2017 Student 56 17 15 4 2 0 5 78 6 94

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 44 28 21 1 4 1 1 73 5 156
2018 Student 36 24 14 11 9 5 1 63 21 76
2017 Student 41 25 14 11 7 0 2 68 18 94

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 51 30 11 4 3 1 1 83 6 158
2018 Student 36 32 16 3 5 5 4 74 9 76
2017 Student 41 27 15 7 5 1 4 71 13 94

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 56 25 9 5 2 1 2 84 7 158
2018 Student 33 29 18 4 7 7 3 68 12 76
2017 Student 38 29 18 7 2 2 4 71 10 92

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 43 26 20 4 5 1 1 70 10 158
2018 Student 36 25 18 8 8 4 1 64 17 76
2017 Student 29 32 21 8 6 0 4 64 14 94

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 64 24 4 4 1 1 1 90 6 157

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 Student 63 28 6 1 1 0 1 92 2 155
2018 Student 28 36 28 1 4 3 1 66 5 76
2017 Student 43 32 16 6 0 0 3 77 6 94

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 68 13 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 158
2018 Student 59 17 7 4 5 5 3 83 10 75
2017 Student 70 14 6 4 1 0 4 88 5 93

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 Student 85 8 2 2 0 1 3 96 2 157
2018 Student 68 16 8 0 1 4 3 90 1 76

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 88 6 2 1 2 0 2 95 3 158
2018 Student 75 9 4 1 3 4 4 91 4 76
2017 Student 76 10 8 1 0 1 3 90 1 93

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 70 18 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 158
2018 Student 73 13 6 0 3 3 3 90 3 77
2017 Student 64 19 10 4 0 0 2 86 4 94

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 4 3 2 0 1 90 5 157
2018 Student 72 9 4 5 4 3 3 86 10 75
2017 Student 65 15 3 5 9 0 3 83 14 94

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 79 3 1 1 0 0 15 97 2 156
2018 Student 66 1 3 3 0 3 25 93 4 77
2017 Student 71 4 3 0 0 1 21 96 0 93

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 78 13 6 0 1 0 3 93 1 157
2018 Student 68 17 3 3 0 3 8 94 3 77
2017 Student 83 8 1 0 2 0 5 97 2 93

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 Student 61 15 10 5 4 0 4 80 9 157
2018 Student 57 13 9 5 6 3 6 77 13 77
2017 Student 56 14 11 13 2 0 3 72 16 93

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 65 17 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 158
2018 Student 60 23 9 5 0 3 0 85 5 77
2017 Student 59 28 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 93

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 26 44 26 3 2 0 0 70 4 158
2018 Student 34 42 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 77
2017 Student 23 43 24 3 6 0 1 66 9 94

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 5 6 37 29 22 1 1 51 11 157
2018 Student 8 11 25 29 25 3 0 55 19 76
2017 Student 9 3 27 31 29 1 0 61 12 94

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 34 34 16 11 3 2 1 69 14 158
2018 Student 30 34 14 9 4 8 0 70 14 76
2017 Student 17 34 16 9 11 11 2 58 23 94

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 39 41 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 158
2018 Student 37 26 18 11 5 3 0 65 16 76
2017 Student 30 36 15 5 11 3 0 68 16 94
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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 9 91 158
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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 40 23 17 10 5 4 1 42 58 155
2018 Student 35 22 17 8 5 10 3 40 60 77
2017 Student 29 21 31 14 5 1 0 29 71 94

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 76 24 86

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 55 45 83
2018 Student 47 53 38

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 22 36 9 10 14 2 6 63 27 86
2018 Student 25 30 18 13 10 3 3 58 24 40
2017 Student 27 24 13 15 9 0 12 57 28 62

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 12 23 12 13 17 13 10 45 39 86
2018 Student 13 10 10 26 21 3 18 29 58 39
2017 Student 6 15 19 18 20 4 17 27 49 62

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 46 19 8 2 3 3 18 83 6 157
2018 Student 38 10 10 4 6 5 26 70 15 77
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