2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 41 42 3 12 3 0 0 83 15 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 61 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 15

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 Heterosexual 69 23 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 37 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 20 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 15

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 Heterosexual 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 32 7 27 7 0 0 59 34 15
2018 Heterosexual 42 42 4 10 1 0 1 84 11 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 43 9 25 7 0 0 58 32 12

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 Heterosexual 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 35 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 15

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 26 4 4 3 0 1 89 7 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 15 7 7 0 0 5 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 61 24 5 8 1 1 1 86 9 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 0 15 9 0 9 0 74 10 12

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 33 5 3 2 0 0 91 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 49 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 15
2018 Heterosexual 48 41 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 9 9 7 0 0 74 17 12

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 Heterosexual 49 29 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 49 12 14 7 0 0 68 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 49 29 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 44 0 18 15 0 0 68 32 12

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 Heterosexual 41 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 9 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 42 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 39 35 10 14 2 1 0 74 16 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 55 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 12

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 Heterosexual 59 34 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 61 31 5 2 2 0 0 92 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 19 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 31 10 1 4 0 0 85 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 47 7 14 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 49 33 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 39 9 10 16 0 0 65 26 11

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 Heterosexual 67 27 4 1 2 0 0 94 3 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 22 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 62 30 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 Heterosexual 46 42 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 27 7 20 14 0 0 59 34 15
2018 Heterosexual 53 32 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 47 0 18 8 0 0 74 26 11

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 26 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 61 28 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 37 28 18 0 0 0 54 18 11

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 45 40 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 27 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 48 38 6 7 1 0 0 85 8 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 54 10 8 8 0 0 74 16 11

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 40 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 27 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 55 31 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 47 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 11

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 Heterosexual 40 27 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 32 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 35 15 9 4 1 1 71 14 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 27 18 6 15 0 0 62 21 12

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 Heterosexual 6 17 35 30 11 1 0 41 24 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 20 51 15 14 0 0 28 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 8 28 28 21 12 1 3 34 37 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 18 13 25 35 0 0 60 27 12

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 11 23 31 29 1 1 61 16 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 14 32 27 27 0 0 54 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 4 18 31 26 17 3 1 45 23 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 16 28 22 26 0 0 48 24 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 4 12 23 40 19 2 0 60 16 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 20 34 12 12 8 0 26 37 15
2018 Heterosexual 1 12 33 35 17 3 0 53 13 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 0 41 18 31 9 0 54 0 12

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 2 5 26 40 27 0 1 67 6 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 7 14 40 39 0 0 80 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 3 7 26 32 29 3 0 63 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 7 9 49 34 0 0 83 7 12

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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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 13 17 30 26 12 0 3 39 30 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 26 20 19 20 8 0 43 35 15
2018 Heterosexual 18 22 26 20 12 1 1 33 41 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 17 33 18 17 9 0 38 26 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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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 Heterosexual 5 10 24 30 28 3 0 59 16 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 0 38 22 34 0 0 56 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 4 12 25 38 17 3 1 58 16 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 0 42 15 25 9 0 44 9 12

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 Heterosexual 4 10 35 30 19 2 0 49 15 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 14 54 5 19 8 0 26 15 15
2018 Heterosexual 3 13 35 25 20 3 1 47 16 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 0 69 9 22 0 0 31 0 12

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 Heterosexual 12 19 30 21 18 0 0 39 31 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 20 27 20 19 0 0 39 34 15
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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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 76 16 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 68 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 31 11 11 1 4 3 75 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 12 0 20 7 7 15 65 35 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 27 13 9 4 8 4 70 15 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 9 18 18 23 8 9 30 49 12

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 Heterosexual 55 34 3 5 2 1 0 90 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 26 7 14 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 55 25 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 17 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 12

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
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 66 26 4 5 0 0 0 92 5 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 14 0 14 7 0 0 80 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 63 25 10 1 0 1 0 89 1 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 22 9 16 7 0 0 68 23 12

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
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 60 35 2 2 1 1 0 95 3 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 32 15 7 7 0 0 72 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 57 32 6 3 2 1 0 90 4 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 43 7 9 7 0 0 76 17 12
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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 Heterosexual 61 25 7 4 0 1 2 89 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 14 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 38 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 27 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 52 33 8 4 2 2 0 86 5 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 42 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 12

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
(%)
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 Heterosexual 54 35 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 22 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 63 27 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 12

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 32 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 34 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 57 31 4 6 1 1 0 89 7 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 59 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 84 12 2 3 0 0 0 96 3 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 67 22 5 4 0 1 2 92 4 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 Heterosexual 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 14 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2018 Heterosexual 75 18 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 24 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 61 27 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 63 26 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 23 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 12

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
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 55 11 6 0 3 0 83 6 31
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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 Heterosexual 47 30 12 7 2 3 0 79 9 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 7 7 20 14 0 0 59 34 15
2018 Heterosexual 51 28 14 3 3 3 0 81 6 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 8 34 7 0 0 0 58 7 12

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 30 13 10 3 2 0 74 13 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 20 14 20 7 0 0 59 27 15
2018 Heterosexual 33 42 14 7 3 1 1 76 10 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 18 18 24 0 17 0 49 29 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 37 16 11 3 4 0 69 14 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 14 27 20 14 8 0 33 37 15
2018 Heterosexual 22 32 26 14 1 4 0 57 16 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 18 35 16 0 17 0 39 19 12

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 33 18 13 4 3 0 63 18 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 14 14 27 20 0 0 39 48 15
2018 Heterosexual 23 36 17 16 5 3 0 61 21 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 30 36 16 9 9 0 33 27 12

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
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 28 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 41 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
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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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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 42 7 9 1 1 0 83 10 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 66 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 43 12 7 2 1 0 78 9 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 43 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 28 32 13 20 3 4 0 63 23 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 41 27 14 7 0 0 53 20 15

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 32 8 11 0 1 2 80 11 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 20 14 14 0 0 7 71 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 43 30 16 7 2 2 1 74 9 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 34 0 9 15 0 18 71 29 12

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 38 11 4 1 1 1 84 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 27 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 37 41 16 4 1 2 0 79 5 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 28 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 25 13 12 5 11 3 66 19 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 28 27 0 14 0 7 56 15 15
2018 Heterosexual 29 25 21 9 3 9 4 62 13 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 17 9 15 18 9 45 33 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 31 32 18 9 7 3 1 66 16 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 19 14 34 14 0 0 39 48 15
2018 Heterosexual 31 31 16 15 4 2 1 64 20 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 25 8 25 9 0 36 37 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 25 15 17 9 4 4 55 29 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 0 20 32 0 0 47 53 15
2018 Heterosexual 18 14 20 29 8 4 6 36 42 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 8 8 18 33 18 0 27 63 12

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 60 22 10 5 1 0 3 84 6 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 20 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 15

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 67 8 8 2 4 1 10 84 7 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 7 0 7 14 7 15 74 26 15

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 18 9 6 0 2 3 83 7 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 20 7 20 0 7 0 71 22 15

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 18 12 5 3 2 5 79 8 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 14 20 7 7 7 8 60 16 15

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 63 14 6 8 3 3 4 82 11 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 0 7 0 14 7 0 78 15 15

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 78 10 3 0 2 1 6 95 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 84 7 2 0 2 2 4 96 2 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 0 0 7 0 7 7 92 8 15

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 88 3 2 0 0 0 6 98 0 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 86 0 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 48 12 3 1 4 0 84 4 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 39 29 7 0 0 0 65 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 37 39 11 8 2 3 0 78 10 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 34 27 0 7 7 0 63 8 12

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 Heterosexual 63 31 2 3 0 1 0 95 3 110
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 20 22 7 0 0 0 72 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 63 23 7 4 0 2 0 88 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 41 9 0 7 0 9 82 8 12

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 57 28 6 3 3 2 1 87 6 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 20 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 65 24 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 37 18 0 8 0 0 74 8 11

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 Heterosexual 71 24 3 2 0 1 0 95 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 30 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 Heterosexual 69 23 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 Heterosexual 60 23 12 5 0 0 0 84 5 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 15 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 58 27 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 18 16 17 0 8 0 65 18 12

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 Heterosexual 60 27 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 22 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 26 16 9 7 0 0 68 17 12

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 23 13 6 3 1 0 77 9 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 20 19 7 14 0 0 61 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 51 22 13 8 3 3 0 75 11 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 17 8 17 17 9 0 54 37 12
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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 Heterosexual 12 49 40 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 12 59 15
2018 Heterosexual 14 43 43 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 14 70 12

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 0 56 0 0 9 12
2018 Heterosexual 24 13 43 0 0 19 16
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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 Heterosexual 37 43 5 5 0 1 9 89 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 74 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 60 21 4 0 1 4 9 94 1 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 27 14 0 0 8 0 85 0 15
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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 Heterosexual 6 94 113
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 12

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 113

Question 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 29 9 18 5 4 28 7 59 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 5 27 7 0 28 7 48 10 15
2018 Heterosexual 27 18 9 4 3 31 7 74 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 14 18 0 15 44 9 31 32 12

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 19 14 5 2 5 2 78 7 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 26 14 14 7 7 0 64 22 15
2018 Heterosexual 50 25 12 3 2 9 0 82 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 26 27 15 0 0 0 58 15 12
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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 Heterosexual 5 95 113
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 112

Question 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 10 17 3 3 26 6 67 8 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 7 32 0 0 35 7 44 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 40 12 13 3 0 25 6 76 5 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 16 18 0 7 44 9 46 16 12

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 19 8 4 1 7 3 86 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 14 26 0 7 7 0 65 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 59 26 9 2 0 4 1 89 2 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 42 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 12
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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 Heterosexual 31 30 24 5 10 0 1 61 15 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 31 20 8 14 0 0 58 22 15
2018 Heterosexual 32 25 17 16 8 0 1 57 25 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 47 18 9 7 0 0 66 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 21 28 24 17 10 0 0 49 27 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 20 34 14 12 0 0 41 26 15
2018 Heterosexual 20 26 22 20 13 0 0 46 33 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 9 14 24 0 0 53 38 12

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 31 19 8 4 0 2 68 13 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 24 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 31 16 13 4 0 2 67 17 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 27 0 8 24 0 8 65 35 12

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 21 24 26 8 1 0 42 34 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 27 20 7 19 0 0 54 26 15
2018 Heterosexual 19 23 19 24 14 0 1 42 39 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 17 8 6 32 0 0 54 38 12

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 23 11 9 4 1 3 76 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 83 5 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 15
2018 Heterosexual 49 25 10 5 5 0 5 78 11 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 17 0 15 0 0 9 84 16 11

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 39 29 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 39 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 38 23 15 12 9 0 2 62 22 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 9 31 7 0 0 53 38 12

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 41 35 16 5 0 2 1 78 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 56 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 35 38 16 9 1 1 0 74 10 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 28 18 8 9 0 0 65 17 11

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 41 24 5 2 0 1 69 7 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 32 20 14 7 0 0 59 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 26 31 23 15 5 0 0 57 20 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 19 20 9 8 0 0 63 17 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 31 16 7 1 0 1 76 8 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 22 20 14 7 0 0 59 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 36 36 15 10 3 0 0 72 12 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 38 28 0 8 0 0 64 8 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 20 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 35 7 0 14 0 0 80 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 29 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 111
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 32 39 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 18 35 9 0 0 0 56 9 11

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 69 18 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 67 22 5 4 2 0 1 90 5 108
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 37 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 11

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 82 11 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 85 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 Heterosexual 82 10 2 2 0 0 5 96 2 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 83 9 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 11

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 88 4 2 1 4 0 1 93 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 7 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 84 5 5 2 0 0 4 92 2 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 19 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 11

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 71 16 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 60 27 6 2 4 0 1 88 6 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 17 0 24 0 0 0 76 24 12

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 Heterosexual 73 14 10 1 2 0 1 87 3 112
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 42 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 15
2018 Heterosexual 73 15 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 16 0 8 9 0 0 82 18 12

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 71 5 7 2 0 0 15 90 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 56 14 4 2 1 1 22 91 4 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 6 0 7 0 0 33 89 11 12

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 68 16 8 2 3 0 4 87 5 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 27 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 60 24 10 2 3 0 2 85 5 110
2018 Prefer not to answer 74 7 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 87 4 4 0 2 0 3 94 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 65 20 8 0 0 0 7 91 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 85 7 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 109
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 12

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 Heterosexual 63 22 13 1 1 0 0 85 2 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 14 7 0 0 0 14 92 0 15
2018 Heterosexual 44 29 22 3 2 0 0 73 5 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 48 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 12

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 Heterosexual 19 42 26 12 1 0 0 61 13 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 34 39 14 0 0 7 44 15 15
2018 Heterosexual 14 37 26 17 4 1 0 52 22 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 26 14 0 24 0 0 62 24 12

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 Heterosexual 8 11 38 33 10 0 0 43 19 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 19 41 20 14 0 7 36 20 15
2018 Heterosexual 9 20 37 25 8 0 0 33 29 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 13 26 26 18 0 0 44 30 12

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 29 9 4 0 2 0 87 4 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 34 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 56 35 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 111
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 67 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 Heterosexual 43 33 13 9 1 1 0 77 10 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 49 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2018 Heterosexual 40 35 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 18 27 16 7 0 0 50 23 12
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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 Heterosexual 36 64 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 94 6 41

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 65 22 2 11 0 0 0 87 11 38
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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 Heterosexual 28 32 20 8 10 2 0 29 71 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 47 14 7 7 7 0 20 80 15
2018 Heterosexual 29 32 22 13 4 0 1 29 71 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 42 33 0 7 0 0 18 82 12

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 47 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 46 11

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 38 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 37 11
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 35 10

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 20 16 16 10 0 4 56 28 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 18 0 29 18 0 0 53 47 11
2018 Heterosexual 36 21 15 14 10 1 4 60 24 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 38 10 0 18 11 0 69 20 10

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 9 9 11 9 17 5 39 32 47 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 9 0 11 18 0 53 39 61 11
2018 Heterosexual 10 8 11 10 20 5 37 31 50 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 11 0 10 9 11 49 53 47 10

Question 87. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 14 13 8 11 0 8 65 21 113
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 0 0 0 20 0 14 76 24 15
2018 Heterosexual 44 14 14 9 11 0 8 63 22 112
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 35 17 0 0 0 8 82 0 12
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