2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - IS

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 IS 43 43 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2017 IS 52 43 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 31 59 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 19
2011 IS 37 58 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

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 IS 43 33 10 5 10 0 0 76 14 21
2017 IS 61 25 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 21
2014 IS 36 38 15 5 5 0 0 74 10 19
2011 IS 58 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19

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

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 IS 43 43 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 21
2017 IS 28 48 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 21
2014 IS 15 38 0 36 10 0 0 54 46 19
2011 IS 47 37 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 19

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

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 IS 25 40 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 20
2018 IS 45 40 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2017 IS 47 43 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2014 IS 21 52 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 19
2011 IS 42 37 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 48 48 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2017 IS 71 24 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 46 41 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 19

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 IS 62 29 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 21
2018 IS 40 45 5 5 0 5 0 89 5 20
2017 IS 43 43 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 21
2014 IS 46 33 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 19
2011 IS 37 32 5 16 5 0 5 72 22 19

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 IS 52 29 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 IS 45 30 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20
2017 IS 28 52 10 5 0 5 0 85 5 21
2014 IS 21 48 10 10 10 0 0 69 21 19
2011 IS 26 47 11 5 11 0 0 74 16 19

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 IS 33 33 19 0 14 0 0 67 14 21
2018 IS 30 35 20 10 0 5 0 68 11 20
2017 IS 24 57 5 5 5 5 0 85 10 21
2014 IS 26 28 5 21 21 0 0 54 41 19
2011 IS 16 53 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 19

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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 IS 52 19 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 21
2018 IS 45 40 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IS 47 38 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21

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 IS 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 IS 55 35 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 20
2017 IS 43 48 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 57 17 10 5 5 5 0 78 11 19
2011 IS 42 42 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19

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 IS 48 24 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2018 IS 35 40 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20
2017 IS 38 38 14 5 0 5 0 79 6 21

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 57 24 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 IS 55 25 5 10 0 5 0 84 11 20
2017 IS 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2014 IS 54 31 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 19
2011 IS 37 47 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19

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 IS 19 38 33 10 0 0 0 57 10 21
2018 IS 26 42 21 0 5 5 0 72 6 19
2017 IS 33 43 5 15 0 5 0 80 15 21
2014 IS 15 48 15 15 5 0 0 64 21 19
2011 IS 11 47 21 5 11 0 5 61 17 19

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 IS 33 43 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21
2018 IS 35 35 15 5 5 5 0 74 11 20
2017 IS 28 43 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 21
2014 IS 15 48 15 10 5 0 5 67 16 19

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 IS 38 48 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2018 IS 37 26 26 0 5 5 0 67 6 19
2017 IS 28 52 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2014 IS 36 12 21 26 5 0 0 48 31 19
2011 IS 32 53 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19

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 IS 62 19 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 IS 45 35 5 5 5 5 0 84 11 20
2017 IS 33 57 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 48 21 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 19
2011 IS 37 32 11 5 16 0 0 68 21 19

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 IS 38 29 19 5 5 0 5 70 10 21
2018 IS 35 40 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20
2017 IS 57 34 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21
2014 IS 26 36 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 19
2011 IS 53 21 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 19

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 IS 10 52 10 14 10 0 5 25 65 21
2018 IS 10 25 15 45 0 5 0 47 37 20
2017 IS 0 19 43 14 14 9 0 31 21 21
2014 IS 5 36 33 10 10 5 0 22 44 19
2011 IS 5 11 42 32 5 5 0 39 17 19

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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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 IS 10 29 29 5 19 10 0 26 42 21
2018 IS 10 20 30 20 15 5 0 37 32 20
2017 IS 0 5 24 19 34 14 5 65 6 21
2014 IS 15 26 43 5 5 5 0 11 44 19
2011 IS 11 11 21 26 16 11 5 50 25 19

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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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 IS 29 19 19 10 14 10 0 26 53 21
2018 IS 10 25 30 10 10 5 10 24 41 20
2017 IS 10 5 24 19 24 14 5 52 18 21
2014 IS 15 38 15 5 5 5 15 13 67 19
2011 IS 11 32 16 5 0 5 32 8 67 19

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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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 IS 19 29 24 19 10 0 0 29 48 21
2018 IS 5 30 20 40 0 5 0 42 37 20
2017 IS 5 10 33 24 24 5 0 50 15 21
2014 IS 5 15 48 21 5 5 0 27 22 19
2011 IS 11 26 37 21 0 5 0 22 39 19

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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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 29 14 14 33 10 0 0 43 43 21
2018 IS 11 26 37 11 11 5 0 22 39 19
2017 IS 0 14 38 9 29 9 0 42 16 21
2014 IS 26 21 26 12 10 5 0 24 49 19
2011 IS 11 5 32 26 11 11 5 44 19 19

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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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 IS 38 19 14 14 14 0 0 29 57 21
2018 IS 5 16 32 32 5 5 5 41 24 19
2017 IS 5 10 39 24 14 9 0 42 16 21
2014 IS 5 21 21 33 10 5 5 48 29 19
2011 IS 21 5 37 26 5 5 0 33 28 19

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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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 IS 19 14 33 19 5 10 0 26 37 21
2018 IS 15 15 20 25 15 5 5 44 33 20
2017 IS 0 10 34 19 19 9 9 46 12 21
2014 IS 5 31 48 0 5 10 0 6 40 19

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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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 IS 10 19 33 24 14 0 0 38 29 21
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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
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 IS 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2017 IS 80 10 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 21
2014 IS 69 15 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 19
2011 IS 68 26 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 24 43 14 0 10 5 5 74 11 21
2018 IS 35 35 10 10 0 5 5 78 11 20
2017 IS 19 39 5 5 0 14 19 86 7 21
2014 IS 31 23 26 15 0 5 0 56 16 19

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
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Total responses
2019 IS 62 14 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21
2018 IS 50 30 5 5 5 5 0 84 11 20
2017 IS 43 48 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 52 28 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 19

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

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 IS 67 19 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2018 IS 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2017 IS 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2014 IS 57 23 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 19

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

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 IS 57 29 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 IS 55 25 10 0 5 5 0 84 5 20
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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 IS 62 14 14 0 0 0 10 84 0 21

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
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 57 19 10 0 14 0 0 76 14 21
2018 IS 60 15 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20
2017 IS 61 29 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 36 23 21 5 10 0 5 62 16 19
2011 IS 32 42 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 19

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
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Total responses
2019 IS 62 19 10 5 0 5 0 85 5 21
2018 IS 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 IS 57 33 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2014 IS 36 28 21 5 10 0 0 64 15 19
2011 IS 37 42 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19

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
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Total responses
2019 IS 62 24 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 IS 65 25 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IS 57 34 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 21
2014 IS 41 28 10 10 10 0 0 69 21 19
2011 IS 26 42 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2017 IS 85 10 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 67 23 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 19
2011 IS 79 11 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19

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
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Total responses
2019 IS 76 10 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2017 IS 62 29 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 46 23 10 10 5 0 5 73 16 19
2011 IS 11 37 11 16 11 11 5 56 31 19

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 86 5 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 IS 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 IS 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 IS 48 38 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 IS 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 IS 70 25 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2014 IS 36 28 26 5 5 0 0 64 10 19
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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
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Total responses
2019 IS 19 33 19 10 5 14 0 61 17 21
2018 IS 35 20 25 0 5 15 0 65 6 20
2017 IS 33 39 9 0 0 19 0 88 0 21
2014 IS 10 23 21 15 15 15 0 39 37 19
2011 IS 16 26 32 5 0 21 0 53 7 19

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 14 29 24 19 0 14 0 50 22 21
2018 IS 25 20 30 10 0 15 0 53 12 20
2017 IS 33 48 5 0 0 14 0 95 0 21
2014 IS 5 26 15 23 21 10 0 35 48 19
2011 IS 21 21 37 11 5 5 0 44 17 19

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 IS 19 14 48 10 5 5 0 35 15 21
2018 IS 15 25 30 5 5 20 0 50 13 20
2017 IS 14 38 15 9 0 24 0 68 12 21
2014 IS 0 28 21 15 21 15 0 33 43 19
2011 IS 16 26 32 5 5 16 0 50 13 19

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 19 29 10 24 19 0 0 48 43 21
2018 IS 25 45 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 20
2017 IS 24 38 0 14 5 19 0 76 24 21
2014 IS 5 28 10 15 31 10 0 37 52 19
2011 IS 16 68 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19

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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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 IS 29 24 19 5 10 14 0 61 17 21
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 52 33 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2018 IS 45 45 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 IS 47 29 15 0 0 9 0 84 0 21
2014 IS 36 28 5 21 5 5 0 67 27 19
2011 IS 42 42 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19

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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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 IS 24 29 29 0 19 0 0 52 19 21

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 IS 67 24 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21
2018 IS 75 15 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20
2017 IS 56 29 0 5 0 9 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 31 33 10 10 5 10 0 71 17 19
2011 IS 32 26 21 5 5 5 5 65 12 19

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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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 IS 43 43 10 0 0 5 0 90 0 21
2018 IS 50 40 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20

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
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Total responses
2019 IS 30 30 30 5 5 0 0 60 10 20
2018 IS 40 20 10 10 5 15 0 71 18 20
2017 IS 33 25 14 0 0 24 5 80 0 21
2014 IS 10 26 12 26 10 10 5 43 43 19
2011 IS 11 16 32 21 5 16 0 31 31 19

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 IS 19 38 19 10 10 5 0 60 20 21
2018 IS 35 35 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 20
2017 IS 38 24 19 5 5 9 0 68 11 21
2014 IS 26 31 5 23 10 5 0 60 35 19
2011 IS 11 58 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19

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 IS 24 29 29 10 5 5 0 55 15 21
2018 IS 20 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 20
2017 IS 19 24 24 9 15 9 0 47 27 21
2014 IS 15 21 0 26 23 10 5 43 57 19
2011 IS 5 32 21 26 11 5 0 39 39 19

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 IS 62 14 14 0 0 0 10 84 0 21

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 IS 43 10 10 0 5 0 33 79 7 21

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 IS 38 24 24 0 0 5 10 72 0 21

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 IS 30 15 30 5 0 5 15 56 6 20

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 IS 62 14 0 0 5 5 14 94 6 21

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 IS 71 10 5 0 0 0 14 94 0 21

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 IS 71 14 5 0 0 0 10 95 0 21

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 IS 71 14 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 21

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 IS 24 38 24 10 5 0 0 62 14 21
2018 IS 25 45 20 0 5 5 0 74 5 20
2017 IS 19 53 14 5 0 9 0 79 5 21

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 IS 38 29 24 0 10 0 0 67 10 21
2018 IS 42 47 5 0 0 5 0 94 0 19
2017 IS 57 25 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 21
2014 IS 36 21 10 28 0 5 0 60 29 19
2011 IS 53 26 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 19

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 IS 48 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 IS 40 45 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20
2017 IS 66 10 5 0 0 19 0 94 0 21
2014 IS 36 38 15 5 0 5 0 78 5 19

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 IS 57 29 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 IS 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2017 IS 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 IS 52 17 10 21 0 0 0 69 21 19
2011 IS 47 42 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19

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 IS 48 24 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21
2018 IS 45 35 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2017 IS 43 34 9 5 0 9 0 84 5 21
2014 IS 15 38 10 15 21 0 0 54 36 19
2011 IS 21 47 16 0 16 0 0 68 16 19

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 IS 40 35 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2018 IS 50 35 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2017 IS 43 43 0 5 0 9 0 95 5 21
2014 IS 15 38 5 21 21 0 0 54 41 19
2011 IS 42 32 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 19

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 IS 43 19 19 10 5 5 0 65 15 21
2018 IS 35 20 30 10 5 0 0 55 15 20
2017 IS 28 29 14 9 0 19 0 71 12 21
2014 IS 26 17 0 5 36 15 0 51 49 19
2011 IS 32 21 11 16 16 5 0 56 33 19
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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 IS 29 43 29 21
2018 IS 30 30 40 20
2017 IS 29 33 38 21
2014 IS 41 31 28 19
2011 IS 37 42 21 19
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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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 IS 24 48 14 10 5 0 0 71 14 21

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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 IS 48 29 10 0 0 14 0 89 0 21
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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 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 IS 5 24 19 0 0 43 10 60 0 21
2018 IS 15 30 15 0 0 30 10 75 0 20
2017 IS 14 14 19 0 0 43 9 60 0 21
2014 IS 5 0 15 5 10 52 12 14 43 19

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 IS 14 71 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 IS 30 45 5 5 0 15 0 88 6 20
2017 IS 43 39 14 0 0 5 0 85 0 21
2014 IS 10 31 15 12 10 21 0 52 28 19
2011 IS 21 42 11 16 0 11 0 71 18 19
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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 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 IS 5 19 24 5 0 33 14 45 9 21
2018 IS 11 21 16 0 0 42 11 67 0 19
2017 IS 24 5 19 0 0 43 9 60 0 21
2014 IS 5 10 15 0 5 59 5 43 14 19

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 IS 29 52 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2018 IS 40 35 5 5 0 15 0 88 6 20
2017 IS 47 29 9 0 0 14 0 89 0 21
2014 IS 15 38 21 0 5 21 0 67 7 19
2011 IS 47 21 16 5 0 11 0 76 6 19
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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 IS 24 24 14 10 29 0 0 48 38 21
2018 IS 15 15 5 25 30 5 5 33 61 20
2017 IS 24 14 5 24 29 0 5 39 56 21

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

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 IS 14 19 24 29 10 5 0 35 40 21
2018 IS 10 15 25 30 15 5 0 26 47 20
2017 IS 33 10 29 19 5 5 0 45 25 21

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

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 IS 19 14 24 33 5 5 0 35 40 21
2018 IS 15 15 35 25 5 5 0 32 32 20
2017 IS 28 24 38 0 5 5 0 55 5 21

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 IS 14 19 14 29 19 5 0 35 50 21
2018 IS 15 25 5 35 15 5 0 42 53 20
2017 IS 19 24 38 14 5 0 0 43 19 21

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 IS 33 38 10 5 0 5 10 83 6 21
2018 IS 25 35 20 5 0 5 10 71 6 20
2017 IS 52 19 10 0 0 5 14 88 0 21

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
(%)
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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 IS 38 33 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21
2018 IS 25 20 30 15 5 5 0 47 21 20
2017 IS 20 30 35 5 5 5 0 53 10 20

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 IS 38 29 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 21
2018 IS 30 30 35 0 0 5 0 63 0 20
2017 IS 35 20 25 0 11 5 5 61 12 20

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
(%)
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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 IS 14 24 33 19 10 0 0 38 29 21
2018 IS 10 40 20 25 0 5 0 53 26 20
2017 IS 35 25 25 5 6 5 0 62 11 20

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 IS 57 10 14 14 5 0 0 67 19 21
2018 IS 35 30 15 5 10 5 0 68 16 20
2017 IS 35 30 5 15 5 0 10 71 23 20

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

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 IS 57 14 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

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 IS 52 19 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21
2018 IS 45 15 25 10 0 5 0 63 11 20
2017 IS 53 21 16 0 0 5 5 82 0 19

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 IS 62 14 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2018 IS 50 20 15 10 0 5 0 74 11 20
2017 IS 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20

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 IS 76 14 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 21
2018 IS 85 5 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 20

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 IS 81 5 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 21
2018 IS 60 20 10 0 0 5 5 89 0 20
2017 IS 86 5 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 21

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 IS 57 14 14 5 5 0 5 75 10 21
2018 IS 55 40 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2017 IS 61 24 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21

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
(%)
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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 IS 62 14 5 10 5 0 5 80 15 21
2018 IS 60 15 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20
2017 IS 71 15 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 21

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
(%)
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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 IS 38 5 5 5 0 0 48 82 9 21
2018 IS 35 20 5 0 0 5 35 92 0 20
2017 IS 67 5 5 0 0 0 24 93 0 21

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
(%)
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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 IS 71 14 0 0 5 0 10 95 5 21
2018 IS 55 35 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 20
2017 IS 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 19

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 IS 71 14 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 21
2018 IS 60 15 10 10 0 5 0 79 11 20
2017 IS 81 14 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 IS 33 43 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 IS 30 40 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 20
2017 IS 43 28 24 5 0 0 0 72 5 21

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 IS 10 33 24 24 10 0 0 43 33 21
2018 IS 5 20 65 10 0 0 0 25 10 20
2017 IS 29 24 38 10 0 0 0 52 10 21

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 IS 14 29 19 33 5 0 0 38 43 21
2018 IS 10 25 25 25 10 5 0 37 37 20
2017 IS 0 14 33 39 14 0 0 53 14 21

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 IS 38 43 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2018 IS 47 21 21 5 0 5 0 72 6 19
2017 IS 29 29 14 19 0 9 0 64 21 21

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 IS 19 43 14 19 5 0 0 62 24 21
2018 IS 30 40 15 10 0 5 0 74 11 20
2017 IS 24 43 24 5 0 5 0 70 6 21
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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 IS 33 67 21
2017 IS 29 71 21
2014 IS 28 72 19
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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 IS 24 14 33 14 14 0 0 24 76 21
2018 IS 25 15 15 20 15 10 0 28 72 20
2017 IS 19 24 19 19 20 0 0 19 81 21

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 IS 63 38 16

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 IS 31 69 16
2018 IS 15 85 13

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 IS 6 19 13 31 19 0 13 29 57 16
2018 IS 0 8 31 15 38 0 8 8 58 13
2017 IS 24 24 6 17 18 6 6 54 40 17

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 IS 0 19 6 31 38 6 0 20 73 16
2018 IS 0 0 15 15 54 8 8 0 82 13
2017 IS 6 17 6 12 53 0 6 25 69 17

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 IS 14 5 33 14 19 0 14 22 39 21
2018 IS 10 5 25 10 35 5 10 18 53 20
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